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Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

NBC SPORTS PODCAST PREVIEW: THIS WEEK’S LINEUP

Cris Collinsworth Joins The Mike Tirico Podcast on Thursday, Nov. 29

USWNT Captain and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd Joins Kathryn Tappen for the On Her Turf podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – November 28, 2018 – NBC Sports presents a new slate of podcasts this week featuring special guests and athletes – including  Sunday Night Football’s Cris Collinsworth and USWNT Captain and two-time Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd — across numerous sports, shows, and properties.

Among the events and topics covered on this week’s podcasts are:

  • NBC’s Sunday Night Football analyst Cris Collinsworth previews this Sunday’s Chargers-Steelers SNF matchup and discusses the increased offensive productivity around the league.
  • Premier League’s Triple Derby Day this Sunday, starting at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN.
  • Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd shares her top highlights from this year and reasons for writing her memoir.

SOCCER

  • 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: Carli Lloyd joins Tappen to talk about her legendary career, leadership, and her advice to young girls – both on and off the field.
    – When: Wednesday, Nov. 28
  • 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 recap the key fixtures from this week’s Champions League including important matches involving Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham. Plus, they’ll get ready for a huge Derby Day in the Premier League with the North London Derby (Arsenal-Tottenham) and Merseyside Derby (Liverpool-Everton) on Sunday.
    – When: Thursday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 2

  • That’s a Dive with Kyle Martino: Kyle Martino of NBC Sports takes a deep dive into some of the most debated topics bouncing around the soccer community.
    – On this week’s episode: Martino dives in on the latest Champions League matchups, PSG-Liverpool and Tottenham-Inter Milan, as well as the fallout from Chelsea’s Premier League unbeaten run coming to an end.
    – When: Wednesday, Nov. 28

NFL

  • The Mike Tirico Podcast: This weekly podcast features Mike Tirico’s takes on the biggest news across the sports landscape, including the NFL and college football, as well as interviews with sports commentators and athletes.
    – Among this week’s guests: Cris Collinsworth and Steve Palazzolo of ProFootball Focus
    – When: Thursday, Nov. 29
  • 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 teams… like or love? Plus discussion of the new college football structure.
    – When: Wednesday, Nov. 28
  • 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 and former Redskin and current NFL Network analyst Will Blackmon
        – When: Multiple times per week
    – Available here: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/RedskinsTalk
  • 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: Derrick and Barrett discuss the Eagles win over division rival the New York Giants. Despite it being a season-saving victory, can a win over the Giants be considered “a big win?” Also, what happens when you commit to the run? Will that trend continue? Barrett is concerned it won’t next Monday night.
    – When: New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
    – Available here: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/podcasts

GOLF

  • Golf Channel Podcast: Golf Channel Podcast is a weekly show where GolfChannel.com writers and editors review the past week in golf and preview upcoming events.
    – On this week’s episode: Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee
        – When: Friday, Nov. 30

BASKETBALL

  • Pro Basketball Talk on NBC Sports: Kurt Helin and the team from ProBasketballTalk at NBCSports.com talk all things NBA basketball: news, analysis and even the ridiculous. Regular guests include NBA players and media members.
    – On this week’s episode: A quarter season NBA review (surprises, early award leaders) with NBC Sports Dan Feldman. Plus, an interview with Serena Winters, the Sixers sideline reporter.
    – When: Multiple times per week
  • College Basketball Talk on NBC Sports: Robert Dauster takes a look at everything happening across college basketball, including a weekly recap of action across the country and each conference, recruiting and looking ahead to the future of the sport. 
    –     Among this week’s guests: Sam Vecenje of The Athletic
    –     When: Multiple times per week

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, USA Today’s veteran baseball reporter Bob Nightengale discusses everything free agency and how it pertains to the White Sox with the Winter Meetings just two weeks away. On Thursday, White Sox prospect Micker Adolfo talks recovery from Tommy John surgery, along with his thoughts on the talent level he sees in the loaded White Sox farm system.
    – When: Tuesday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 30
    – 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: On Wednesday, the crew will cover the ripple effects of the recent Josh Donaldson signing and the Addison Russell scenario with his non-tender deadline approaching later this week. Special guest NBC Sports Chicago’s multi-platform Cubs expert Doug Glanville. Former Cubs standout infielder/current MLB Network co-host Mark DeRosa joins on Friday to offer up his thoughts on who the Cubs should be targeting via free agency heading into the upcoming Winter Meetings.
      – When: Wednesday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 30
      – 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: Breaking down all 10 college football conference championship games and making picks against the spread.
    – When: Thursday, Nov. 29
    – 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, Raphielle Johnson joins Matt to sort through the top waiver wire pickups. Wednesday, Matt and guests will preview a big night of NBA games from a fantasy perspective, and take a look at some slumping players and determine whether or not we should be concerned. Friday, Gallagher will preview the evening of games from a DFS perspective.
    – 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: On Thursday’s episode, Summerlin and Hribar are joined by Nick Mensio to outline the best starts and sits of the week. On Friday, Norris is joined by Daughtery and Silva to preview the top games of the weekend.
    – When: Multiple times per week
    – Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/nfl

-NBC SPORTS-