<description>Steve interviews Sean McDonough (00:32:03) from ESPN. Sean joins us to talk about his difficult journey through last year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sean also talks about criticism of announcers on twitter, the problem baseball has with its broadcasts, and the low energy vs. high energy debate. Sean also talks about his call during of the Atlanta Braves walk-off hit to win game seven of the 1992 NLCS, the NHL's upcoming 4 Nations Face-off, and calling Boston Red Sox games. 

Steve starts the show with First Things First and discusses the upcoming World Series, MLB payrolls, and the interest Ohtani has created in Japan. Also, some thoughts on Francesco Camarda, the Deshaun Watson injury, and LeBron and Bronny playing together in an NBA game. The show ends with one last thing celebrating 34 years of Pearl Jam.

For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com</description>

Steve interviews Sean McDonough (00:32:03) from E…

Steve interviews Sean McDonough (00:32:03) from ESPN. Sean joins us to talk about his difficult journey through last year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sean also talks about criticism of announcers on twitter, the problem baseball has with its broadcasts, and the low energy vs. high energy debate. Sean also talks about his call during of the Atlanta Braves walk-off hit to win game seven of the 1992 NLCS, the NHL's upcoming 4 Nations Face-off, and calling Boston Red Sox games. 

Steve starts the show with First Things First and discusses the upcoming World Series, MLB payrolls, and the interest Ohtani has created in Japan. Also, some thoughts on Francesco Camarda, the Deshaun Watson injury, and LeBron and Bronny playing together in an NBA game. The show ends with one last thing celebrating 34 years of Pearl Jam.

For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Season 14 Episode 16- Sean McDonough

<description>On the 54th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 9), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the house show from Madison Square Garden on 02-23-1992. On this night, Hulk Hogan wrestles in a 20-man over the top battle royal against 19 of the biggest wrestlers in the world. 

At the top, it's just Paula and Steve. We learned Paula has many boyfriends, won a cheerleading competition, and has a very unusaul Halloween costume. 

After the break, Steve catches up with Davey Caffeine or Hollywood (FL) Dave as some know him. After some jibber jabber, Steve and Dave play a few rounds of a game called. blind rankings. Following the fun we go over the bio of Sid Justice. Last, Dave tells us what the Hulkster was up to in February of 1992. 

Steve reads the news from February of 1992 while Dave cracks wise and adds his thoughts on a month filled with news from some of he biggest trials of the decade, a major movie debuts in theaters the day before a huge announcement from Motley Crue, and the Winter Olympics. 

Steve and Dave break down the entire card from MSG on February 23, 1992, including a match between Roddy Piper and the Repo Man, a weird outing from Hercules, and a match featuring Warlord who is jacked out of his skull. 

Finally, Steve and Dave break down the huge 20-man over the top Battle Royal. 

Also on this episode, Steve and Dave read listener emails and comments from our facebook page and announce the topic for the 55th episode of the podcast. 

Intro: 00:01:43
History of: 00:10:11
The News/Matches: 00:59:16
Plugs/Emails: 01:39:53

For more information follow us on twitter @24InchPodcast
Email us: 24InchPodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: 24_inch_podcast</description>

On the 54th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Seaso…

On the 54th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 9), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the house show from Madison Square Garden on 02-23-1992. On this night, Hulk Hogan wrestles in a 20-man over the top battle royal against 19 of the biggest wrestlers in the world. 

At the top, it's just Paula and Steve. We learned Paula has many boyfriends, won a cheerleading competition, and has a very unusaul Halloween costume. 

After the break, Steve catches up with Davey Caffeine or Hollywood (FL) Dave as some know him. After some jibber jabber, Steve and Dave play a few rounds of a game called. blind rankings. Following the fun we go over the bio of Sid Justice. Last, Dave tells us what the Hulkster was up to in February of 1992. 

Steve reads the news from February of 1992 while Dave cracks wise and adds his thoughts on a month filled with news from some of he biggest trials of the decade, a major movie debuts in theaters the day before a huge announcement from Motley Crue, and the Winter Olympics. 

Steve and Dave break down the entire card from MSG on February 23, 1992, including a match between Roddy Piper and the Repo Man, a weird outing from Hercules, and a match featuring Warlord who is jacked out of his skull. 

Finally, Steve and Dave break down the huge 20-man over the top Battle Royal. 

Also on this episode, Steve and Dave read listener emails and comments from our facebook page and announce the topic for the 55th episode of the podcast. 

Intro: 00:01:43
History of: 00:10:11
The News/Matches: 00:59:16
Plugs/Emails: 01:39:53

For more information follow us on twitter @24InchPodcast
Email us: 24InchPodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: 24_inch_podcast

24 Inch Podcast 54: MSG Battle Royal, 1992

<description>Steve interviews Chad Finn (00:17:29) from the Boston Globe. Chad makes his debut and kicks it off by telling stories about covering the 1992-93 Maine hockey team that featured Paul Kariya and ended with a National Championship. Chad talks about his journey to achieving his dream of becoming a columnist for the Boston Globe. Chad also discusses announcers during the baseball playoffs, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, and the book he helped put together that features hundreds of columns about the Celtics from the Globe.

Also, author Daniel Bukszpan makes his debut on the podcast (01:15:25) to chat about his new book, Rush 50. Daniel talks about how he became a Rush fan, discusses his favorite deep tracks, and gives his personal hot takes about Rush. Daniel also explains how the book came together and what goes into creating a beautiful coffee table book. 

Steve starts the show with First Things First and tears into the New Orleans Saints and their coach, Dennis Allen. Also, Italy's triumphs during the Nations League, the Braves fire some coaches and the Sabres still stink.  The book club has two books on the way out and several more on the way in including two books by, John Feinstein. The show ends with one last thing about Drew Brees being inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. 

For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com</description>

Steve interviews Chad Finn (00:17:29) from the Bo…

Steve interviews Chad Finn (00:17:29) from the Boston Globe. Chad makes his debut and kicks it off by telling stories about covering the 1992-93 Maine hockey team that featured Paul Kariya and ended with a National Championship. Chad talks about his journey to achieving his dream of becoming a columnist for the Boston Globe. Chad also discusses announcers during the baseball playoffs, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, and the book he helped put together that features hundreds of columns about the Celtics from the Globe.

Also, author Daniel Bukszpan makes his debut on the podcast (01:15:25) to chat about his new book, Rush 50. Daniel talks about how he became a Rush fan, discusses his favorite deep tracks, and gives his personal hot takes about Rush. Daniel also explains how the book came together and what goes into creating a beautiful coffee table book. 

Steve starts the show with First Things First and tears into the New Orleans Saints and their coach, Dennis Allen. Also, Italy's triumphs during the Nations League, the Braves fire some coaches and the Sabres still stink.  The book club has two books on the way out and several more on the way in including two books by, John Feinstein. The show ends with one last thing about Drew Brees being inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. 

For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Season 14 Episode 15- Chad Finn, Daniel Bukszpan

<description>Steve interviews Joe Posnanski (00:14:54) from joeblogs.joeposnanski.com. Joe is back to promote his sixth book to be featured in The Sports-Casters book club. Why We Love Football is the next in a line of books Joe has written dating back to the Baseball 100. Joe talks about making the list, leaving out Tracy Porter's pick-six, Steve Gleason's punt block, and Joe Theismann's leg running into Lawrence Taylor. Joe also gives his thoughts on the 2024 Braves, Max Fried, and the Greg Maddux documentary. 

Also, Marco Messina from IFTV and Paramount+ makes his debut on the podcast (00:54:52) to chat about Italian football (calcio). Steve and Marco talk about young talent in Italy, the future of the Italian National team, and Serie A's place in European football. Marco also explains what Italy needs to do to win the 2026 World Cup, discusses the future of IFTV, and goes over his role at Paramount+.

Steve starts the show with First Things First and gives a eulogy to the 2024 Braves. Also, some thoughts on Dennis Allen, the Sabres, and the rest of the MLB playoffs.  The book club has a new baseball book and a new hockey book by Scott Morrison. The show ends with one last thing about how ridiculous DirecTV is. 

For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com</description>

Steve interviews Joe Posnanski (00:14:54) from jo…

Steve interviews Joe Posnanski (00:14:54) from joeblogs.joeposnanski.com. Joe is back to promote his sixth book to be featured in The Sports-Casters book club. Why We Love Football is the next in a line of books Joe has written dating back to the Baseball 100. Joe talks about making the list, leaving out Tracy Porter's pick-six, Steve Gleason's punt block, and Joe Theismann's leg running into Lawrence Taylor. Joe also gives his thoughts on the 2024 Braves, Max Fried, and the Greg Maddux documentary. 

Also, Marco Messina from IFTV and Paramount+ makes his debut on the podcast (00:54:52) to chat about Italian football (calcio). Steve and Marco talk about young talent in Italy, the future of the Italian National team, and Serie A's place in European football. Marco also explains what Italy needs to do to win the 2026 World Cup, discusses the future of IFTV, and goes over his role at Paramount+.

Steve starts the show with First Things First and gives a eulogy to the 2024 Braves. Also, some thoughts on Dennis Allen, the Sabres, and the rest of the MLB playoffs.  The book club has a new baseball book and a new hockey book by Scott Morrison. The show ends with one last thing about how ridiculous DirecTV is. 

For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Season 14 Episode 14- Joe Posnanski, Marco Messina

<description>Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:16:12) from jaymariotti.substack.com. Jay is back on the podcast and of fire after having just returned from a trip to Chicago to watch the pathetic White Sox. Jay goes off on poor ownership in baseball, the Chicago Bears, and the first few weeks of the NFL season. After Steve is fooled by a pinned article, Jay does speak on a column he wrote two years ago about life after ESPN.

Also, Christopher "Bulldog" Parker returns (01:08:48) to chat about being on the radio in 2024, his relationship with Mike Schopp, and the upcoming Sabres season. The guys spent a lot of time talking about The Tragically Hip's new documentary on Amazon, "No Dress Rehearsal." Chris also talks about the Bills hot start, looks back at being on location for big Sabres games.

Steve starts the show with First Things First and covers the latest disaster facing the 2024 Braves, the incredible Italia victory over France, and the 2-1 start by the New Orleans Saints. The book club has a new baseball book about busts and a new Joe Posnanski book. The show ends with one last thing about an amazing night at Fenway Park watching Pearl Jam. 

For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com</description>

Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:16:12) from jay…

Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:16:12) from jaymariotti.substack.com. Jay is back on the podcast and of fire after having just returned from a trip to Chicago to watch the pathetic White Sox. Jay goes off on poor ownership in baseball, the Chicago Bears, and the first few weeks of the NFL season. After Steve is fooled by a pinned article, Jay does speak on a column he wrote two years ago about life after ESPN.

Also, Christopher "Bulldog" Parker returns (01:08:48) to chat about being on the radio in 2024, his relationship with Mike Schopp, and the upcoming Sabres season. The guys spent a lot of time talking about The Tragically Hip's new documentary on Amazon, "No Dress Rehearsal." Chris also talks about the Bills hot start, looks back at being on location for big Sabres games.

Steve starts the show with First Things First and covers the latest disaster facing the 2024 Braves, the incredible Italia victory over France, and the 2-1 start by the New Orleans Saints. The book club has a new baseball book about busts and a new Joe Posnanski book. The show ends with one last thing about an amazing night at Fenway Park watching Pearl Jam. 

For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters
Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Season 14 Episode 13- Jay Mariotti, Christopher Parker

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