The Jim Rome Podcast

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28 - Bernard Hopkins - 3/14/2018
Episode 28 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with former American professional boxer Bernard Hopkins, where he opens up about a lot of different topics like how he attributes his success to being blessed, being athletic and having a good work ethic. He also talks about why people think his discipline is extraterrestrial, what he learned in prison that changed his life forever, and what he hears when someone tells an athlete to "shut up and dribble." And as always, there's a new collection of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
39 min
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27 - David Wise - 3/7/2018
This is Episode 27 of The Jim Rome Podcast with 2-time Olympic gold medalist David Wise. He talks about the adversity he overcame on his Olympic run as well as in his personal life, which included his sister losing a leg in a tragic accident and his son suffering a seizure while he was on the other side of the globe. David also talks about the role his wife plays in his success, his new Olympic ink, and how so many people get caught up in an "if, then" mentality. And of course we have some more of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
53 min
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26 - Sklar Brothers - 2/27/2018
In Episode 26 of The Jim Rome Podcast, comedians Randy and Jason Sklar come in studio to talk about their latest project, a documentary film called Poop Talk. They also discuss how they got their start in comedy, why social media is changing the scene of comedy, how they’ve handled their approach to politics, and they also tackle an even more sensitive subject… parenting. Plus, your voicemails have somehow made it back onto this episode. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
73 min
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25 - David Goggins - 2/19/2018
Episode 25 of The Jim Rome Podcast with David Goggins has dropped. Goggins is the only member of the Armed Forces ever to complete Navy Seal Training, Army Ranger Training, and Air Force Tactical Air Control training. He is also now one of the best ultramarathon runners in the world despite the fact that he hates running. You might think it's his body that gets him to these finish lines, but he'll tell you it's his mind. Get ready for a lifetime of inspiration in just one hour of listening. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
80 min
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24 - Molly Bloom - 2/13/2018
Episode 24 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with Molly Bloom, the subject of Aaron Sorkin's newest film Molly's Game. Molly breaks down her wild ride of nearly competing in the Olympic Games to running one of Hollywood's biggest underground poker games, and having it all come crashing down when 17 FBI agents with assault rifles raided her apartment. Plus, a fresh batch of your voicemail messages have survived another week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
42 min
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23 - Thomas Jones - 2/7/2018
Episode 23 of The Jim Rome Podcast has dropped with actor and former Pro Bowl running back Thomas Q. Jones. He talks about what it was like growing up with both of his parents working as coal miners, how his body feels after a grueling 12-year NFL career, how football compares to acting, and what it was like filming a sex scene with Dwyane Wade's wife, Gabrielle Union. And your voicemail messages have lived to see another week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
74 min
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22 - Dan Shaughnessy and Dave Spadaro - 1/31/2018
Episode 22 of The Jim Rome Podcast comes to you from Minneapolis, Minnesota, site of Super Bowl LII. This episode is a Super Bowl Special featuring both Dan Shaughnessy, a sports columnist for the Boston Globe, and Dave Spadaro, the editor of PhiladelphiaEagles.com. We dig deep into Sunday's matchup with two of the best from their respective cities. And don’t worry, we made sure to pack the voicemail on the flight to Minneapolis. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
46 min
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21 - Jay Williams - 1/23/2018
Episode 21 of The Jim Rome Podcast has dropped with former NBA guard and current ESPN Basketball Analyst Jay Williams. Jay talks about his new YouTube Red DocuSeries "Best Shot," what his first impressions of the NBA were, his reaction to Jalen Rose calling him a "choke artist," and his recollection of the night of June 19, 2003, and why that was the day his life started. Plus, your voicemail messages have returned. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
54 min
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20 - Chris Herren - 1/16/2018
Episode 20 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with former NBA guard and current motivational speaker Chris Herren. Chris opens up about his harrowing story of life with addiction. He not only talks about his own story but shares why it's important to focus on where addiction starts rather than the end goal. He also talks about the "why?" of addiction, how parenting can impact early addiction, how his wife gave up her entire life for him, what the turning point was for him to go sober, and why August 1st is his favorite day of the year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
36 min
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19 - Tom Tolbert - 1/9/2018
The Jim Rome Podcast is back after a small hiatus and it's firing on all cylinders with Episode 19 guest Tom Tolbert, former NBA forward, current KNBR host, and close personal friend of Rome's. He shares a personal story of his time playing for former Clippers owner Donald Sterling, his love for drinking beer, his appearance in the first Smackoff, his recent health scare, what it was like to play golf with Steve Elkington, and whether or not anyone can beat the Warriors. And of course... new year, same voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
48 min
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18 - Keegan-Michael Key - 12/19/17
Episode 18 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with the very funny Keegan-Michael Key (actor, writer, producer, comedian). He gives an update on the projects he's currently working on, what the odds of his Detroit Lions making the playoffs are, his Netflix show Friends From College, and he gives his thoughts on what the new rules of comedy are given the current social climate. As always, this episode also features a fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
43 min
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17 - Christopher Goffard - 12/12/17
In Episode 17 of The Jim Rome Podcast, Christopher Goffard, a 20-year reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner who is now writing for the LA Times, joins to talk about his latest project, Dirty John, a six-part article and podcast about a guy named John Meehan. Goffard has said Meehan scares him unlike any other subject. By listening to this conversation, you will not only learn why, but you will also understand how his podcast grew to be the 2nd most downloaded new podcast of 2017. And of course, this episode includes another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
55 min
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16 - Gary Vaynerchuk - 12/5/17
Episode 16 of The Jim Rome Podcast features Gary Vaynerchuk, venture capitalist, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur and CEO of VaynerMedia. He talks about the origins of his story, why no one is too old to do whatever they want, the launch of his new K-Swiss shoe, and about his plans to one day purchase the New York Jets. Also, this episode features a new fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
43 min
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15 - Daryl Morey - 11/28/17
Here’s Episode 15 of The Jim Rome Podcast which features Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. He talks about why he thinks his team can give the Warriors a series in the playoffs, whether or not the Warriors could beat the ’95-96 Chicago Bulls, how James Harden is even better than last season, why the voters screwed up the MVP voting last season, and how Mike D’Antoni makes the Chris Paul-James Harden marriage work. Plus, executive producer Adam Hawk sits down for a few minutes to recap his first year on the job and give a look behind the curtain of working for The Jim Rome Show. Plus, there's another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
44 min
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14 - Michael Franzese - 11/21/17
Episode 14 of The Jim Rome Podcast features an in-studio interview with Michael Franzese, a reformed mob boss of the Colombo crime family in New York. Franzese shares his story from becoming a "made man" to walking away from the mafia altogether. From beating racketeering charges that could've put him away for 100 years, to serving time, to finding God, to then finally quitting the mob. It's like any mafia movie you've seen, only this was Franzese's real life. And, of course, we've got another fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
64 min
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13 - Bryan Fogel - 11/14/2017
Episode 13 of The Jim Rome Podcast has dropped and it features an in-studio interview with Bryan Fogel, the filmmaker and director of the movie Icarus. Fogel gives an in-depth look into the journey of making the film and how he went into the production of it making one movie and realized midway through that he had unearthed an entirely different beast. What does cheating look like for the future of sports as a whole? And if Russia is capable of getting by with cheating in the Olympics, what else are they capable of? Also, yet again, we have another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
67 min
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12 - Nate Boyer - 11/7/17
Episode 12 of The Jim Rome Podcast features a conversation with Green Beret, former Texas Longhorn long snapper, and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer, where he talks about how he went from being a failed actor to doing relief work in Darfur to becoming a member of the Special Forces. He also talks about why he walked-on to the University of Texas football team at age 30 with no football experience, what it felt like to play a preseason game for the Seahawks, why he's fighting for the rights of those he disagrees with, and what his message is to America right now. And as always, we have more of your voicemails to play. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
44 min
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11 - Dana White - 10/31/17
This is Episode 11 of The Jim Rome Podcast with UFC President Dana White, who joins to talk why UFC 217 is a can't miss card, what's next for Conor McGregor, why he's going to promote boxing next year, his candid thoughts on boxing promoter Bob Arum, and his thoughts on how Vegas came together after the tragic mass shooting. Plus, the voicemail segment hasn't been canned just yet. We've got another week of your calls. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
35 min
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10 - Chris Archer - 10/24/17
We've reached Episode 10 of The Jim Rome Podcast with Tampa Bay Rays ace and 2-time All-Star Chris Archer. On this episode, he talks about the 2017 World Series, who he wants to win, his desire to be a broadcaster after his baseball career is done, his extremely unique family dynamic, what he's currently reading, and how the sport of baseball is rewriting itself as we speak. Also, yet again, we've got more of your voicemails from the week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
35 min
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9 - Bill Cowher & Kevin Millar - 10/17/17
This is Episode 9 of The Jim Rome Podcast with former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and current NFL Today on CBS analyst Bill Cowher talking about why he left coaching at 49, Marty Schottenheimer's impact on his career, and what he likes most about living in Manhattan. Also, special guest Kevin Millar, former Boston Red Sox first baseman and current host of MLB Network's Intentional Talk, joins to talk about his life on the links, the 2004 Red Sox shooting Jack Daniel's before games, his home run this past summer with the Saint Paul Saints, and his thoughts on the unwritten rules of baseball. And we have more of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
52 min
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8 - Kurt Warner & Ike Taylor - 10/12/17
A bonus, mid-week Episode 8 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner talking about the characteristics of Aaron Rodgers' game that he wishes he had when he played, what true leadership means, and why he might not have loved his journey, but how he now loves his story. Also, special guest Ike Taylor, former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback and current NFL Network Analyst, joins to talk about his life since retirement, the ultimate goal of his post-playing career, why Ben Roethlisberger is struggling, and why he loves Josh Norman. Plus, your voicemails live to see another episode. A fresh batch is ready. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
41 min
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7 - Harvey Levin - 10/10/17
Episode 7 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with TMZ founder and managing editor Harvey Levin talking about his new show OBJECTified, Harvey Weinstein, why he refuses to publish certain stories, the purpose and evolution of TMZ Sports, some early memories of his time at UC Santa Barbara, and an absolutely bone-chilling firsthand story about O.J. Simpson from the time surrounding his double-murder trial. And, of course, we've got another batch of your voicemails from this week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
39 min
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6 - Damian Lillard & Brian Koppelman - 10/3/17
It's time for Episode 6 of The Jim Rome Podcast with Portland Trailblazers point guard Damian Lillard. He talks about the release of his second hip-hop album, working with Lil' Wayne, his vegan diet, and if he'd ever leave Portland to join a team that beat him. Also, special guest Brian Koppelman, director, producer, writer of Rounders, Ocean's 13, and the showrunner for Billions on Showtime, talks about the tragedy in Las Vegas, what it's like to have great actors read his writing on screen, his love for the U.S. Open, and the moment he realized he needed to leave the music industry. And yet again, we've got more of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
115 min
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5 - Bob Myers & Kevin Frazier - 9/26/17
Episode 5 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers. He talks about playing hoops in the yard at San Quentin State Prison, why Kevin Durant is not a problem, and what his team's reaction was to President Trump uninviting them to the White House. Also, special guest Kevin Frazier, host of Entertainment Tonight, gets real talking about the Kardashian's and whether or not Tom Cruise should be doing his own stunts. Plus, LeBron's potential in Hollywood and what it was like during the days of Jim and Kevin's TV show, The FX Sports Show, which lasted all of one season. And of course, we’ve got even more of your voicemails... again. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
55 min
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4 - Dirk Nowitzki & Willie McGinest - 9/19/17
In Episode 4 of The Jim Rome Podcast, NBA superstar Dirk Nowitzki drops in for an incredible interview where he talks tennis, getting blocked by Vince Carter, his bachelor party with Mark Cuban, his "fake" family, who he thinks is the NBA GOAT, and what it was like to EAT GOAT at his wedding. Also, special guest Willie McGinest, former New England Patriots linebacker and current NFL Network analyst, talks life growing up in Long Beach, Junior Seau, where he watched O.J. Simpson's infamous Bronco chase, and his best Bill Belichick story. And of course we’ve got more of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
54 min