FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

NBC SPORTS PODCAST PREVIEW: THIS WEEK’S LINEUP

WNBA Superstar Candace Parker Joins Kathryn Tappen for the On Her Turf podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – November 20, 2018 – NBC Sports presents a new slate of podcasts this week featuring special guests and athletes — including WNBA superstar Candace Parker — across numerous sports, shows, and properties.

New episodes of 14 podcasts will be available for download on all major podcast platforms including: Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart. Following is a sport-by-sport look at what’s on tap: 

BASKETBALL

  • On Her Turf: Hosted by NBC Sports’ Kathryn Tappen, the On Her Turf podcast welcomes a powerhouse guest each week who is a champion on and off the field and who motivates others to be the best versions of themselves. They talk about careers, what motivates them, how sports has impacted their lives, and lessons they’ve learned along the way.
    –  On this week’s episode: Candace Parker
    –  When: Wednesday, Nov. 21
  • The Haberstroh Show: NBC Sports national NBC Insider Tom Haberstroh sits down with some of the biggest names in the NBA to share the stories and the numbers behind the bigger games and biggest moments in the league.
    –  On this week’s episode: Haberstroh talks to former Cavs GM David Griffin about the Kevin Durant-Draymond Green beef, how Kendrick Perkins used to keep LeBrown James in line and the Eastern Conference landscape after the Jimmy Butler trade.
    –  When: Tuesday, Nov. 20

    NFL

  • PFT PM: Mike Florio has conversations with top names and newsmakers in the NFL, while updating his fans on breaking news and story lines that take place during the day and preparing listeners for what is coming next.
    –  Among this week’s guests: Monday weekly roundtable with Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, and Rodney Harrison
    –  When: Multiple times per week
  • The Leisuremen: The Leisuremen podcast features popular personalities/producers Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff, who bring their entertaining brand of humor, fun, and passion to listeners each week. The show touches on a wide range of topics that go wildly beyond sports – from food, drink, cars, travel, and money to how to properly wear plaid pants.
    –  On this week’s episode: NFL homestretch; How To Do The Leisuremen Thanksgiving.
    –  When: Wednesday, Nov. 21
  • Washington D.C.: Redskins Talk with J.P. Finlay: Led by Redskins Insider JP Finlay, along with Pete Hailey and Mitch Tischler, Redskins Talk provides a unique brand of expert analysis, casual conversation and humorous banter for Washington football fans.
    –  Among this week’s guests: Exclusive one-on-one interview with Redskins head coach Jay Gruden.
    –  When: Multiple times per week
    –  Available here: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/RedskinsTalk
  • Boston: Quick Slants: NBC Sports Boston Patriots Insider Tom E. Curran is joined by former Pro Bowl linebacker and Patriots defensive captain Jerod Mayo to break down every game, plus talk about the issues on and off the field with the team.
    –  On this week’s episode: A lookahead to Sunday’s game following the bye week; what to make of the AFC playoff situation
    –  When: Tuesday, Nov. 20
    –  Available here: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/podcast/quickslants
  • Philadelphia: Eagle Eye: NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles’ reporter Derrick Gunn is joined by former Eagle and Super Bowl Champion Barrett Brooks, as they break down the key matchups, and discuss the key topics and issues surrounding the defending Super Bowl Champions.
    –  On this week’s episodes: Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro join the podcast to recap the debacle in New Orleans. They discuss who should own the most responsibility for the loss? Are the Eagles’ coaches already on the hot seat?  Frank lays out some rather forgettable stats.
    –  When: New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
    –  Available here: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/podcasts

    SOCCER

  • The 2 Robbies: Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines of every match. Together, the former Premier League players and current NBC Sports analysts provide fans with top-class punditry on the most exciting soccer league in the world.
    –  On this week’s episode: Mustoe and Earle will get stuck into a massive “Big 6” clash as Tottenham host Chelsea in a fiercely contested London derby rivalry; wrap up all the other action from a busy Saturday in the Premier League
    –  When: Saturday, Nov.24

    NASCAR

  • Monday Morning Donuts: NASCAR on NBC host Carolyn Manno and analyst Parker Kligerman break down each NASCAR race and examine the news of the weekend.
    –  On this week’s episode: Manno leads a discussion recapping the Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Who walked away with the title and what can we expect to see in 2019?
    –  When: Tuesday, Nov. 20

    BASEBALL

  • Chicago: White Sox Talk: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s trio of White Sox experts Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka, the White Sox Talk podcast provides fans with in-depth White Sox discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking news all year long.
    –  Among this week’s guests: On Tuesday, reliever Zach Thompson joins the show to discuss his transition from starter to reliever after getting a message “from above.” On a special “Black Friday” edition, our experts share what should be the team’s holiday wishlist.
    –  When: Tuesday, Nov. 20 and Friday, Nov. 23
    –  Available here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/podcast
  • Chicago: Cubs Talk: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s Luke Stuckmeyer, Cubs digital reporter/producer Tony Andracki, along with special appearances by David Kaplan and Kelly Crull, the Cubs Talk podcast provides die-hard Cubs fans with detailed discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking Cubs news throughout the year.  In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with Cubs players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
    –  Among this week’s guests: With Thanksgiving Day coming up, the Cubs Talk podcast team will discuss “what we’re thankful for” in regards to what has taken place on the northside over the past few years, along with taking a deep dive on the “best deals” heading into the Winter Meetings
    –  When: Wednesday, Nov. 21
    – Available here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/podcast

    ROTOWORLD

  • Rotoworld College Football: Rotoworld’s podcast with Thor Nystrom and Mark Lindquist covering the landscape of college football, with a specific focus on ATS and DFS.
    –  On this week’s episode: Five favorite college football games against the spread
    –  When: Thursday, Nov. 22
    –  Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/cfb
  • Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball: Matt Stroup and Mike Gallagher have you covered from every angle. Joined by Steve “Dr. A” Alexander, Ryan Knaus and the rest of the Rotoworld crew three times a week they cover everything from the latest injuries, waiver wire pickups, DFS strategies and much more.
    –  Among this week’s guests: On Monday, Dr. A joins Stroup to break down the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy hoops; On Wednesday, the Rotoworld basketball crew previews a huge night of games on Thanksgiving Eve; Gallagher’s weekly DFS rundown on Friday.
    –  When: Multiple times per week
    –  Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/NBA
  • Rotoworld Football: From fantasy implications to NFL draft analysis to major events, the Rotoworld Football staff has the NFL landscape covered. Listen as Josh Norris, Evan Silva, Roto Pat, Rich Hribar and Ray Summerlin meet three times each week to give their analysis and opinions on everything happening in the NFL.
    –  On this week’s episodes: Discussion on the waiver wire heading into the final two weeks of the fantasy regular season; preview of Thanksgiving Day games and the most pivotal matchups of the weekend.
    –  When: Multiple times per week
    –  Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/nfl

-NBC SPORTS-