Filmmaker Gabe Polsky sits down to discuss his new documentary In Search of Greatness, a film where he sat down with Wayne Gretzky, Pele, and Jerry Rice as he tried to figure out what it takes to make a transcendent athlete. Plus, another batch of listener voicemails.
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51 min
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56 - Sean Casey - 10/24/2018
Episode 56 of the Jim Rome podcast features MLB Network analyst and 12-year big leaguer Sean Casey talking about the World Series, his colorful career, getting thrown out at first base from left field, taunting an entire bar of Chicago Cubs fans after eliminating the team from the postseason, plus much, much more. Your voicemails also return to the pod.
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50 min
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55 - David Feherty - 10/17/2018
Jim Rome is joined by golf broadcaster, best-selling author, television host, and stand-up comedian David Feherty for a wide-ranging conversation about golf, life, sobriety and the tragic loss of David’s son Shey.
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44 min
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54 - Pat McAfee - 10/10/2018
On Episode 54 former Colts punter turned documentarian and media mogul, Pat McAfee joins Jim Rome to talk about his new film, his best moments as a punter, and how Troy Polamalu ruined one of his dreams. All of that plus your voicemails.
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40 min
280
53 - C. J. McCollum - 10/3/2018
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum joins Jim Rome to talk about his eventful summer, last season's postseason disappointment, going viral with Kevin Durant on Twitter, and living the podcast life. All that, plus your voicemails.
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38 min
281
52 - Eric Byrnes - 9/26/2018
Eleven-year MLB veteran and 12-time Ironman finisher Eric Byrnes joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 52. Topics include Byrnes' relationship with Pat Tillman, playing high school sports with Tom Brady, and nearly getting into a bar brawl with former UFC champion Chuck Liddell. That, plus another batch of listener voicemails.
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53 min
282
51 - Jermichael Finley - 9/19/2018
The former Green Bay Packer and Super Bowl champion joined Jim Rome for Episode 51 to discuss Aaron Rodgers, the injury that ended his career, and what he's been doing since retiring at the age of 27. That conversation, along with another batch of listener voicemails.
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26 min
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50 - Ron Cey - 9/12/2018
For the 50th episode of the Jim Rome Podcast, Jim was joined in-studio by his childhood idol, former Dodger great Ron Cey. The man known as The Penguin talked about his 1981 World Series title, coming up in the Dodger organization, and being traded to the Cubs. Jim remembered tailing Cey in his car through the San Fernando Valley as a teenager, until Cey eventually shook one of his biggest fans. That, and another batch of listener voicemails.
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49 min
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49 - DeAngelo Hall - 9/4/2018
Former Pro Bowler DeAngelo Hall joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 49, discussing his 14-year career in the NFL, why he loves talking trash about Jay Cutler, the greatness of Sean Taylor, getting cut by Al Davis, and Jalen Ramsey's trash talk. That, plus another batch of your voicemails.
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51 min
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48 - Dan Wetzel - 8/28/2018
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 48 to discuss Urban Meyer and Ohio State, covering the downfall and death of Aaron Hernandez, and the emotional court room scene at Larry Nassar's trial. Dan defends his favorite beer, Busch Light, plus another batch of listener voicemails.
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73 min
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47 - Cliff Avril - 8/21/2018
Recently retired Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 47 to discuss life after football, the changes that are taking place with the Seahawks, and a variety of storylines around the NFL heading into the 2018 season. That, plus another batch of listener voicemails.
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42 min
287
46 - Stephen A. Smith - 8/14/2018
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 46 to discuss his start as a beat reporter, his transition from print to TV, working with Skip Bayless, and how he retooled his career to become one of ESPN's most prominent personalities.
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47 min
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45 - Daniel Carcillo - 7/24/2018
Former NHL player and Stanley Cup winner Daniel Carcillo joined the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 45 to discuss his career after hockey, and his work as a mental health and concussion advocate. Carcillo spoke candidly about former teammates Steve Montador and Ray Emery, and how their deaths could have been prevented.
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53 min
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44 - Armen Keteyian - 7/17/2018
New York Times best-selling author and 11-time Emmy Award winner Armen Keteyian joined the Jim Rome podcast for Episode 44 to discuss his new biography "Tiger Woods." Armen detailed the three years of reporting and research he and co-author Jeff Benedict did, the impact parents Earl and Kultida had on Tiger, and his rise, fall and return.
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77 min
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43 - Jim Abbott - 7/10/2018
Former pitcher Jim Abbott joined The Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 43 and shared his thoughts on his decade in the Big Leagues, life growing up with a disability, and how he's still using his platform to help others in need.
Plus more of your voicemails.
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52 min
291
42 - Charles Barkley - 6/26/2018
NBA on TNT's Charles Barkley joined the podcast for episode 42 and shared his thoughts on Bill Russell giving him the finger, why he thinks the Warriors are bad for basketball, and how hosting SNL comes together.
Plus another batch of your voicemails.
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47 min
292
41 - Mike Moore - 6/19/2018
The 41st episode of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with NFL linebacker, Charmeachealle Moore. The 25-year old shares his story on overcoming adversity to make it to the NFL.
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48 min
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40 - Chad Millman - 6/5/2018
The 40th episode of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with the head of media for The Action Network, Chad Millman. He talks about how he got together with former Major League catcher Paul Lo Duca, gives a breakdown of the NBA Finals through the eyes of sports gambling, and he talks about how the legalization of sports gambling will the change the way sports are covered from a media standpoint. Chad also talks about betting the National Spelling Bee and the ethics behind it, what it was like writing a book about Baba-Booey from The Howard Stern Show, and he shares a fantastic story of a sex-fueled weekend with Chuck Liddell.
And as always, we have a new batch of your voicemails.
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50 min
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39 - Inky Johnson - 5/29/2018
In Episode 39 of The Jim Rome Podcast, former college football star and current inspirational speaker and communicator Inky Johnson joins to share his story. He talks about his upbringing in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, what going to college meant for him and his family, how much of an impact his mom had on his journey, and all about the injury that changed his entire life. Inky goes in depth explaining what he calls "the scariest moment of his life” and why when a doctor told him he’d never use his right arm again, he responded by saying, “Physically.”
Plus, we have yet another batch of your voicemails this week.
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49 min
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38 - Metta World Peace - 5/22/2018
Episode 38 of The Jim Rome Show is here with 17-year NBA veteran and 2010 NBA World Champion Metta World Peace. He joins to talk about his new book 'No Malice: My Life in Basketball' and what the process was like to write a book. He also talks about his experiences of growing up and playing basketball in the Queensbridge projects, what it was like to hit the Lakers’ final shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals and why he thanked his psychologist immediately after. Metta also opens up about the night of the Malice in the Palace, and he reveals how much that night cost him and who was the first person to reach out to him after.
Also, we have a new set of your voicemails waiting to be played.
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48 min
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37 - Keyon Dooling - 5/15/2018
In Episode 37 of The Jim Rome Podcast, former NBA guard and mental health advocate Keyon Dooling joins the podcast to share his story. He talks about the moment that changed his life at the age of 7, why he felt like he couldn’t talk about it with anyone, how that moment came back to haunt him more than 20 years later, how his wife’s advice gave him the strength to begin sharing his journey with others and what the reception to revealing his story has been like thus far.
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37 min
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36 - Bruce Arians - 5/8/2018
In Episode 36 of The Jim Rome Podcast, former NFL head coach and current CBS NFL analyst Bruce Arians joins the show to talk about what he’s looking forward to in his new gig broadcasting football games in the booth. He also shares a story from his book The Quarterback Whisperer about eating paint. Bruce also shares his thoughts on his former player Ben Roethlisberger saying he wants to play 3 to 5 more years, which quarterbacks in the league have grit, which quarterbacks from this year’s draft have the best chance to succeed, and he shares examples of the work he’s doing with the Arians Family Foundation.
And we’ve got another fresh batch of your voicemails.
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40 min
298
35 - Arian Foster - 5/2/2018
Episode 35 of The Jim Rome Show has dropped with former NFL running back Arian Foster. He joins to talk about his new podcast and why he has a standing invitation for Texans owner Bob McNair. Arian also talks about his budding hip-hop career and how he landed on his stage name Bobby Feeno. Plus, he shares what it’s been like to go back to school, how a certain drug got him into golf, and what his thoughts are on whether or not the NFL will lighten their stance on marijuana and how the problem lies in “old people making rules.”
Also, we have a new set of your voicemails waiting to be played.
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47 min
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34 - Mike Smith - 4/25/2018
In Episode 34 of The Jim Rome Podcast, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith joins ahead of the Kentucky Derby where he’ll be riding Justify. He talks about his early start in horse racing, what it was like to ride Zenyatta, and if running in her final race was the most pressure he’s ever felt in a race before. Also, Jim and Mike reminisce on collecting 7 Grade 1 Stakes wins, his thoughts on Jim’s late horse Shared Belief, and what a cheat meal for him includes.
And of course, there is another fresh batch of your voicemails.
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49 min
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33 - Kobe Bryant - 4/16/2018
Episode 33 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with former Los Angeles Lakers guard and Academy Award winner Kobe Bryant. He updates us with what life has been like in his two years of retirement and reveals whether he would trade his 5th ring for a second Oscar. Kobe also shares his thoughts on Master P’s claim that they nearly fought at the Lakers facility, what he thought of Paul Pierce getting wheeled off the court on a wheelchair during the 2008 NBA Finals, and his advice to LeBron and other free agents on what to look for in a potential landing spot.
Plus, your voicemails jumped the week and made the podcast.
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