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Thursday, May 9th, 2019

NBC SPORTS PODCAST PREVIEW: THIS WEEK’S LINEUP

NBC Analysts Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey & Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman Join The Mike Tirico Podcast To Discuss Last Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Drama

PGA TOUR Sensation Tony Finau Joins GOLF Channel’s David Feherty Podcast

Chip Ganassi, Owner and CEO of Chip Ganassi Racing & Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Member, Joins NASCAR on NBC Podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 9, 2019 – NBC Sports presents a new slate of podcasts this week featuring special guests and athletes, including NBC Analysts Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey, Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman, Chicago Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky, PGA TOUR golfer Tony Finau, owner of Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Chip Ganassi, and more.

New episodes of 16 podcasts will be available for download on all major podcast platforms including: NBC Sports’ Scores App, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart.

Following is a sport-by-sport look at what’s on tap:

 

 HORSE RACING

  • The Mike Tirico Podcast: This weekly podcast features Mike Tirico’s takes on the biggest news across the sports landscape, as well as interviews with sports commentators and athletes.
    • On this week’s episode: Randy Moss, Jerry Bailey, & Jay Privman join Mike Tirico to discuss the drama at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. Topics include why the length of the review mattered, whether Maximum Security’s jockey could have prevented the horse from changing his running lane, and why the reaction to the drama has spread so far and wide. They also look ahead to discuss the Preakness Stakes, next Saturday, May 18 at 5 p.m. on NBC.
    • When: Monday, May 6

 

SOCCER

 

  • The 2 Robbies: Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines. 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: On Monday’s podcast, Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe are joined by former USMNT and Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden, to get his thoughts on the Premier League title race and Champions League as both competitions near the final stages. On Thursday, Earle and Mustoe review the second legs of the Champions League and Europa League.
    • When: Monday, May 6, and Thursday, May 9

 

NFL

 

  • Chris Simms Unbuttoned: NBC Sports’ Chris Simms examines everything happening in the NFL and around the sports world. Joined by a rotation of NBC Sports hosts Ahmed Fareed, Paul Burmeister and Liam McHugh, Unbuttoned features in-depth Xs and Os analysis; one-on-one interviews with players, coaches, executives, and draft prospects; game recaps and previews; gambling segments; extensive player analysis leading into the NFL Draft; and much more.
    • On this week’s episodes: Topics include the future of free agents, the NFL’s most optimistic fan bases, teams that Simms and Burmeister are most excited about, and top picks for the next QB who will win his first Super Bowl.
    • When: Multiple times a week

 

  • 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.
    • On this week’s episodes: On Tuesday, Mike reviews his NFL Offseason Notes. On last Friday’s episode, Chicago Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky joined Florio & Big Cat to discuss dealing with high expectations, his advice for new Giants QB Daniel Jones, the Bears kicking situation, and more.
    • When: Friday, May 3, and Tuesday, May 7

 

  • The Next Pats Podcast: Hosted by NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry, The Next Pats Podcast will spend the offseason looking at free-agency, the NFL Draft, and comings and goings within the organization.
    • On this week’s episode:  Senior Bowl Director Jim Nagy joins the show to talk about the Patriots draft picks.
    • When: Monday, May 6

 

GOLF

 

  • GOLF Channel’s David Feherty Podcast: Described as “golf’s iconoclast,” by Rolling Stone, and “golf’s wisecracking, maverick interviewer,” by Esquire, Emmy Award-nominated host David Feherty sits down with celebrity guests from across sports, entertainment and politics on his self-titled interview series, Feherty. The Feherty Podcast features the audio of the full episodes in their entirety.

 

  • 1Up Podcast with Gary Williams presented by Peter Millar: Morning Drive co-host Gary Williams hosts a weekly conversation-based podcast where some of the biggest names in sports and beyond share their love for the game of golf.
    • On this week’s episode: Gary continues his conversation with Billy Andrade and Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo. They discuss several questions including if skill is being rewarded as much as it should be in today’s game, if golf is missing something in the way it’s being presented in the media, and if Tiger Woods is the most compelling athlete in sports today.
    • When: Monday, May 6
    • Available Here: GOLF Channel Digital: 1Up Podcast with Gary Williams presented by Peter Millar

 

  • GOLF Channel Podcast: Golf Channel Digital’s team of writers and insiders interview some of the brightest stars in golf and discuss the latest news in the golf world.
    • On this week’s episode: On the latest edition of the Golf Channel Podcast, host Will Gray catches up with LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan to discuss scheduling challenges, Lexi Thompson’s decision to take a break from social media, a new team event coming to the LPGA this year, and more.
    • When: Thursday, May 9
    • Available here: GOLF Channel Digital: GOLF Channel podcast

 

NASCAR

 

  • NASCAR on NBC: Host Nate Ryan interviews NASCAR stars and insiders each week. Nate also discusses the latest NASCAR news, including a weekly recap of races, and looks ahead to what’s next in the sport.
    • On this week’s episode: Chip Ganassi, CEO of Chip Ganassi Racing and member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, discusses his relationship with Roger Penske, the importance of Indianapolis Motor Speedway in his life and the chances of NASCAR and IndyCar working together.
    • When: Tuesday, May 7

 


BASEBALL

 

  • 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 discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking news all year long. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with White Sox players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
    • On this week’s episodes: Among the offerings this week, the “White Sox Talk” podcast takes an in-depth look at 5-foot-7 Class A-Advanced standout Nick Madrigal, the team’s top draft pick a year ago, who may be eyeing a spot on the big league roster this season.
    • When: Tuesday, May 7, and Sunday, May 12
    • Available here: The “White Sox Talk presented by Wintrust” podcast will now be presented cross-platform (TV/Live Streaming/”MyTeams” app) as fans will be able to “see” the show’s hosts in action every Sunday night – all year long – at 7:00 PM CT; https://art19.com/shows/cubs-talk-podcast, NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts or via the new MyTeams by NBC Sports app

 

  • 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 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.
  • On this week’s episodes: Fans can look forward to three editions of the “Cubs Talk presented by Wintrust” podcast which includes a very special look back at Kerry Wood 20-K game from 1998 that incorporates all the big calls from that game with commentary from Wood. Cubs standouts Ben Zobrist & David Bote join the podcast, and former Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro also joins to discuss his return to Wrigley in a Marlins uniform. Friday’s episode will be a preview of this weekend’s big homestand against the rival Milwaukee Brewers

 


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: Kurt Helin and Dan Feldman of NBC Sports break down all the series, from the back and forth series between Philadelphia and Toronto to the exciting series between the Celtics and the Bucks. Plus, they talk a little Monty Williams and Tyronn Lue.
    • When: Tuesday, May 7

 

  • The Habershow: 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 ad biggest moments in the league.
    • On this week’s episode: Tom talks to Marc Stein of the New York Times about Stephen Curry’s popcorn addiction, how Houston’s referee controversy will impact more than their series against Golden State and the Lakers’ future post-Magic Johnson.
    • When: Friday, May 3

 


ROTOWORLD

 

  • 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: With the focus on the 254 rookies entering the NFL following the 2019 NFL Draft, the podcast team looks back to forgotten 2018 picks that could make a big impact in their second season.
    • When: Multiple times a week
    • Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/nfl

 

  • Rotoworld Baseball: Rotoworld’s D.J. Short, Drew Silva, and Matt Stroup  detail everything happening in fantasy baseball and what’s happening in MLB.
    • On this week’s episode: Matt Stroup and Nate Grimm discuss the immediate success of Reds arrival Nick Senzel, the emergence of future Braves ace Mike Soroka, and what to expect from Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson as they return from injury.
    • When: Tuesday, May 7

 

  • 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!
    • On this week’s episode: Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander break down a draft strategy of punting the “sub-zero” categories — field goal percentage, free throw percentage and turnovers — and discuss which players would be valuable, including Russell Westbrook, Luka Doncic and Ben Simmons.
    • When: Wednesday, May 8
    • Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/NBA

 

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