Sports With Friends

551. Seattle Mariners Retiring Broadcaster Rick Rizzs

Rick Rizzs recently ended his longtime role as the Seattle Mariners ' longest-tenured broadcaster. Rizzs began calling Mariners’ games in 1983. He left to work for the De

550. Miami Marlins Retiring Broadcaster Tommy Hutton

Tommy Hutton recently ended his longtime role as the Miami Marlins TV analyst. Hutton is the longest-tenured broadcaster in Marlins history. Hutton played baseball from 1

549. The LSU-SEC Controversy w/Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich

The 2026 College Football season is underway, and controversy between Louisiana State University and the Southeastern Conference came to a head when members of the confer

548. Elise Woodward, the New Voice UW Football

Elise Woodward was named the new radio voice of Washington Huskies College Football in July 2026. She is believed to be the first full-time female radio play-by-play voic

547. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dan Issel

Hall of Famer Dan Issel is the all-time leading scorer at the University of Kentucky, the second-leading scorer of all time for the NBA's Denver Nuggets, and the second-l

546. Arsenal’s 2025-2026 Premier League Championship

On May 19, 2026, Arsenal were crowned the 2025-2026 Premier League champions. It was Arsenal's first league title since the 2003–04 season. They held a parade in North Lo

545. The NY Knicks 25-26 NBA Title w/MSG’s Alan Hahn

On June 13, 2026, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4 games to 1 to claim their first title since the 1972-1973 season. The championship captivated New Y

544. ESPN Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas

Longtime ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas has been with the network since 1995. He is featured on ESPN’s game and studio coverage and calls the top men’s college basketb

543. Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz Returns

First-ballot Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz first came on this podcast on Episode 450. The eight-time All-Star and National League Cy Young Award winner is currently FOX MLB’s

542. Joe Theismann (4th Appearance)

Legendary college and NFL quarterback Joe Theismann rejoins the show for his fourth appearance. Theismann was an all-pro quarterback for the then-Washington Redskins from

541. A Tribute to Bobby Cox

Bobby Cox was a Baseball Hall of Fame manager who led the Atlanta Braves to five National League pennants and a World Series championship in the 1990s and was ranked No.

540. A Tribute to John Sterling

Legendary Yankees play-by-play announcer John Sterling died on May 4th, 2026. His broadcasting career began in the 1970s, but in 1989, he was hired as the radio voice of

539. Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues

14-year NBA veteran Muggsy Bogues is now the general manager of a new Baltimore team in the Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League. Bogues is best known for

538. 2026 Masters Recap with SI’s Bob Harig

Rory McElroy is the 2026 Masters Champion. It's his 6th major victory and his second straight Masters title. After squandering a record six-stroke lead in Saturday's thir

537. 2026 MLB Preview with Jayson Stark

2026 is most likely going to be a significant season both on the field and off. Popularity for the sport is on the rise, yet an impending labor negotiation hangs over the

536. NJ Devils TV Host Rachel Herzog

Sports with Friends celebrates Women’s History Month, continuing with a long line of amazing female guests. Rachel Herzog is the Pre/Post Game host of the New Jersey Devi

535. The Business of 2026 Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball is undergoing a broadcasting metamorphosis in 2026. 22 of 30 teams have in-market, blackout-free streaming subscriptions available, while 8 remain b

534. Pittsburgh Sports with Tim Benz

Longtime Pittsburgh sportscaster and Syracuse alum Tim Benz discusses his career and issues facing the Steel City. Benz has been covering Pittsburgh sports since 2001. In

533. Super Bowl 60 Preview

On February 8th, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. This preview features two special guests. Dave Wyma

532. Minnesota Wild Radio Host Kevin Falness

Kevin Falness is the executive producer and pre/post-game host of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. He joined the Wild as exec producer before their inaugural season in 2000-2001