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Thursday, January 17th, 2019

NBC SPORTS PODCAST PREVIEW: THIS WEEK’S LINEUP

On Her Turf Podcast Features Award-Winning Sports Journalist Hannah Storm

Former #1 PGA TOUR Player David Duval joins The Mike Tirico Podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 17, 2019 – NBC Sports presents a new slate of podcasts this week featuring special guests and athletes, including award winning journalist, producer, and director Hannah Storm, former #1 PGA TOUR player and Golf Channel analyst David Duval, and many more.

New episodes of 14 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:

GOLF

  • 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: David Duval joins Mike to discuss the 20th anniversary of Duval’s historic final round 59 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and his thoughts on the PGA TOUR today. Mike also makes his NFL Conference Championship picks.
    When: Thursday, Jan. 17

 

NFL

  • 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: Kathryn and Hannah Storm talk about the importance of sports for young girls, her dad’s strong influence on her life, and her experience so far as one-half of the first all-female NFL broadcast team.
    When: Wednesday, Jan. 16
  • 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’s show, Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay, Los Angeles Rams RB CJ Anderson, and Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson join Mike on the show. On Wednesday, two new head coaches, Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers and Adam Gase of the New York Jets join Mike to discuss their new roles.
    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: Pabst and Perloff ask the big questions, like is the two-sport athlete still in play and what sporting event in 2019 is the best to attend?
    When: Thursday, Jan. 17
  • 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 discuss what went wrong in the Eagles’ season-ending loss in New Orleans. Which plays stick out most that contributed most in the loss? Nick Foles was not good enough. Also, a very early look at the offseason.
    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: Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap the Premier League weekend highlighted by Tottenham v. Manchester United and will also look back on Cesc Fabregas’ Premier League career.
    When: Monday, Jan. 14
  • 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: Kyle Martino dives in on the fallout from Manchester United’s 1-0 win at Tottenham. Is Mauricio Pochettino still the favorite to land the full-time Manchester United job or did Ole Gunnar Solskjaer take a huge step forward in staking his claim for the position? Kyle will give his take and say goodbye to two Premier League legends.
    When: Thursday, Jan. 17

 

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: Christopher Bell, a rising NASCAR star for Joe Gibbs Racing, joins this week’s podcast ahead of his trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he will attempt to win his third consecutive Chili Bowl. Bell recounts his recent trip to New Zealand, where he won several races and pulled off one of the most memorable passes of his career, his friendly rivalry with NASCAR star Kyle Larson, his outlook for the NASCAR 2019 season, and more.
    When: Monday, Jan. 14


BASKETBALL

  • The Habershow: NBC Sports national NBA 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: NBA insiders join Tom to talk the biggest stories this week in the NBA.
    When: Friday, Jan 18
  • 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: James Harden or Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP? The podcast crew breaks down all the major NBA awards at the season’s midpoint.
    When: Thursday, Jan. 17
  • 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.
    On this week’s episodes: On Monday, Travis Hines will join the show.
    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!
    On this week’s episodes: On Monday, “Dr. A” Steve Alexander breaks down the top waiver wire pickups in fantasy basketball right now, including Josh Jackson and Richaun Holmes of the Suns, as well as Atlanta Hawks rookie Kevin Huerter. Jared Johnson joins Wednesday’s episode to highlight 15 players to consider who are owned in less than 25 percent of fantasy leagues. On Friday’s episode, Mike Gallagher will have his weekly DFS preview.
    When: Monday, Jan. 14, Wednesday, Jan. 16 & Friday, Jan. 18
    Available here: http://www.rotoworld.com/podcasts/NBA


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.
    On this week’s episodes: The “Manny Watch” continues as the podcast crew discusses the team’s continued pursuit of Manny Machado, along with an interview with last season’s rookie standout Daniel Palka. Plus, Chuck Garfien will have a discussion with Ryan McGuffey who’s in the Dominican Republic this week prepping a number of special features on the team’s involvement with players and the entire community.
    When: Tuesday, Jan. 15 & Thursday, Jan. 17
    Available here: NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts or the MyTeams app 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 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.
    On this week’s episodes: It’s Cubs Convention Week and the podcast team will have a pair of special episodes focusing on 2019’s Top Storylines heading into spring training, along with a scheduled interview with Cubs legend/Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins.
    When: Wednesday, Jan. 16 & Fri, Jan. 18
    Available here: NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts or the MyTeams app by NBC Sports app

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