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Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

NBC SPORTS PODCAST PREVIEW: THIS WEEK’S LINEUP

Host of NBC Sports’ Golf Coverage Dan Hicks Joins Kathryn Tappen for the On Her Turf podcast

Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Pete Thamel of Yahoo! Sports Join The Mike Tirico Podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 12, 2018 – NBC Sports presents a new slate of podcasts this week featuring special guests and athletes — including host of NBC Sports’ golf coverage Dan Hicks, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Kurt Warner, and Pete Thamel of Yahoo! Sports — across numerous sports, shows, and properties.

New episodes of 16 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:

GOLF

  • 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: Dan Hicks joins Kathryn to discuss two of the greatest calls he has been a part of, how he and his wife Hannah Storm balance broadcast careers with family, and advice for his daughters.
    When: Wednesday, Dec. 12
  • 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 chats with GolfChannel.com editorial director Jay Coffin about the top stories of 2018
    When: Tuesday, Dec. 11


FOOTBALL

  • 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: Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner; Pete Thamel of Yahoo! Sports discusses Urban Meyer and more college football.
    When: Thursday, Dec. 13
  • 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: The episode will break down the first five bowl games on Saturday.
    When: Tuesday, Dec. 11
  • 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: Florio covers the latest news and storylines from around the NFL
    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: The athlete you wish you saw in person; pro teams marketing uniforms for kids
    When: Thursday, Dec. 13
  • 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
  • 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: Thursday’s episode of the podcast with Summerlin and Hribar will preview one of the best TNF matchups of the season, as the Chargers take on the Chiefs. Then on Friday Patrick Daugherty highlights the pivotal points in his rankings heading into the weekend.
    When: Multiple times per week
    Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/nfl


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: Earle and Mustoe will provide a variety of content throughout the week starting off with reaction to the final round of fixtures in the UEFA Champions League group stage which saw all four Premier League clubs advance to the Round of 16. Plus, they recap the top stories from this weekend’s Premier League fixtures highlighted by Liverpool v. Manchester United on Sunday.
    When: Wednesday, Dec. 12
  • 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 Liverpool and Tottenham finding a way to advance to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 and examines the fallout from Chelsea’s 2-0 win over defending Premier League Champions, Manchester City.
    When: Wednesday, Dec. 12

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 White Sox 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. New episodes of the White Sox Talk podcast debut every Tuesday & Thursday and can be found at com/podcasts or via the new MyTeams by NBC Sports app.
    On this week’s upcoming episodes: On Tuesday, the podcast crew is at the MLB Winter Meetings with focused discussion about Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. Interviews include discussions with White Sox Executive VP Ken Williams, ESPN veteran baseball expert Tim Kurkjian, along with a special interview with newly inducted Hall of Famer/White Sox legend Harold Baines. On Thursday, the hosts discuss the latest news, rumors, interviews and more from the MLB Winter Meetings in Vegas.
    When: Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Thurs, Dec. 13
  • 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. New episodes of the Cubs Talk podcast debut every Wednesday & Friday and can be found at com/podcasts or via the new MyTeams by NBC Sports app.
    On this week’s upcoming episodes: Former Cubs fan favorite/current free agent Matt Szczur joins the podcast team to discuss his memories being a part of the 2016 World Series champions, along with his acclaimed artwork depicting the clinching moment. In addition, the crew will also be at the MLB Winter Meetings and will be delivering the latest news, rumors, interviews and more from Vegas throughout the week.
    When: Wednesday, Dec. 12 & Fri, Dec. 14
  • Rotoworld Baseball: Rotoworld’s J. Short and Drew Silva detail everything happening in fantasy baseball and what’s happening in MLB.
    On this week’s episode: Winter Meetings wrap-up episode, discussing all the signings, trades, and rumors going on in baseball during the busy week.
    When: Friday, Dec. 14

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 episodes: Rob Dauster from the college basketball beat at NBC Sports joins Kurt for an early look at the NBA draft.
    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: Gary Parrish of CBS Sports
    When: Multiple times per week
  • 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: Monday, Steve Alexander joins Matt to break down the top waiver wire pickups of the week, including some players with big opportunities ahead of them in Miami and Denver. Wednesday, by the Rotoworld hoops crew joins Matt to analyze some recent trends, and check in on the latest fantasy developments for the top NBA rookies — including Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton and Jaren Jackson Jr. Fri will be hosted by Mike Gallagher with his weekly DFS preview episode.
    When: Monday, Dec. 10, Wednesday, Dec. 12 & Friday, Dec. 14
    Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/NBA

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