<description>Steve interviews Jon Wertheim  (00:24:10) from Sports Illustrated and 60 Minutes returns to the show for the first time in three years. Mr Wertheim returns to discuss making pieces for 60 Minutes, profiling Lamine Yamal, and working on stories that don't involve sports. Jon also talks about Sports Illustrated's biggest comeback, covering tennis, and doing a podcast with Andy Roddick. Jon and Steve agree Jannik SInner is the greatest to ever pick up a racket, discuss an underrated idea for a sports book, and look ahead to what 2026 might bring Jon and his career. 

Steve starts the show with First things First and immediately  gushes about Tyler Shough. Also, Kevyn Adams is fired, the Atlanta Braves are having an incredible offseason, and podcasts are going to be on Netflix.. The show ends with one last thing all about season 15. Steve looks back on the biggest guests, the debuts, the best books, and looks ahead on the upcoming fifteenth year of The Sports-Casters. 

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

Steve interviews Jon Wertheim  (00:24:10) from Sp…

Steve interviews Jon Wertheim  (00:24:10) from Sports Illustrated and 60 Minutes returns to the show for the first time in three years. Mr Wertheim returns to discuss making pieces for 60 Minutes, profiling Lamine Yamal, and working on stories that don't involve sports. Jon also talks about Sports Illustrated's biggest comeback, covering tennis, and doing a podcast with Andy Roddick. Jon and Steve agree Jannik SInner is the greatest to ever pick up a racket, discuss an underrated idea for a sports book, and look ahead to what 2026 might bring Jon and his career. 

Steve starts the show with First things First and immediately  gushes about Tyler Shough. Also, Kevyn Adams is fired, the Atlanta Braves are having an incredible offseason, and podcasts are going to be on Netflix.. The show ends with one last thing all about season 15. Steve looks back on the biggest guests, the debuts, the best books, and looks ahead on the upcoming fifteenth year of The Sports-Casters. 

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

Season 15 Episode 30- Jon Wertheim

<description>Steve interviews Andrew Bucholtz  (00:28:17) who returns to the podcast for the first time in years as the proud owner of AndrewBucholtz.com. Andrew joins us to discuss his new venture and to talk about his project for Awful Announcing that ranks the best broadcaster booths in a variety of categories. Andrew and I discuss the best NFL booths, how scarcity of voice can make games feel bigger, and various other sports media topics. 

Steve starts the show with First things First and immediately  gushes about Tyler Shough. Also, some complaining about the Buffalo Sabres, discussing the  start of the Atlanta Braves offseason, and looking ahead to Italy's group if they make the World Cup. The show ends with one last thing about getting a new pair of jeans. 

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

Steve interviews Andrew Bucholtz  (00:28:17) who …

Steve interviews Andrew Bucholtz  (00:28:17) who returns to the podcast for the first time in years as the proud owner of AndrewBucholtz.com. Andrew joins us to discuss his new venture and to talk about his project for Awful Announcing that ranks the best broadcaster booths in a variety of categories. Andrew and I discuss the best NFL booths, how scarcity of voice can make games feel bigger, and various other sports media topics. 

Steve starts the show with First things First and immediately  gushes about Tyler Shough. Also, some complaining about the Buffalo Sabres, discussing the  start of the Atlanta Braves offseason, and looking ahead to Italy's group if they make the World Cup. The show ends with one last thing about getting a new pair of jeans. 

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

Season 15 Episode 29- Andrew Bucholtz

<description>Steve interviews James Horncastle  (00:29:53) from The Athletic and the author of a new book called, The Soccer 100. James is making his debut on the podcast and he is there to plug a new book about the 100 best players in soccer history. Before we get to that, Steve and James have a long discussion about Italian football. Why are Italy struggling to qualify? How can young Italian players get playing time in Serie A sooner? Who is better for Italian football, Cagliari or Como? How great is Francesco Camarda? Finally, we do get to the book. Why isn't Maldini the highest rated defender? Why isn't Buffon the highest rated goalkeeper? Also, a discussion about Francesco Totti. 

Steve starts the show with first things first. Tyler Shough looks pretty good and the national media is starting to notice. The Sabres are healthy again, but why do they have three goalies?  Also, college football stinks, Lane Kiffin is a jerk, and the Awful Announcing rankings of the best broadcast booths in sports. The show ends with one last thing about Steve scoring his first goal in a hockey game in over eight years and Paula being there to see it. 

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

Steve interviews James Horncastle  (00:29:53) fro…

Steve interviews James Horncastle  (00:29:53) from The Athletic and the author of a new book called, The Soccer 100. James is making his debut on the podcast and he is there to plug a new book about the 100 best players in soccer history. Before we get to that, Steve and James have a long discussion about Italian football. Why are Italy struggling to qualify? How can young Italian players get playing time in Serie A sooner? Who is better for Italian football, Cagliari or Como? How great is Francesco Camarda? Finally, we do get to the book. Why isn't Maldini the highest rated defender? Why isn't Buffon the highest rated goalkeeper? Also, a discussion about Francesco Totti. 

Steve starts the show with first things first. Tyler Shough looks pretty good and the national media is starting to notice. The Sabres are healthy again, but why do they have three goalies?  Also, college football stinks, Lane Kiffin is a jerk, and the Awful Announcing rankings of the best broadcast booths in sports. The show ends with one last thing about Steve scoring his first goal in a hockey game in over eight years and Paula being there to see it. 

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

Season 15 Episode 28- James Horncastle

<description>Steve interviews Mark Hebscher (00:34:37) the author of a new book called, "Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media." Mark is making his debut on the podcast and he starts off with a bang. Mark and Steve disagree with the outlook of Blue Jay's fans after a devastating World Series. Mark proclaims he knows more about baseball than anyone else to appear on the podcast. Mark talks about the state of sports media in Canada, the control teams have acquired over the narrative since COVID, and gives his Mt. Rushmore of Canadians in the sports media. Mark and Steve also talk about Canadian rock music and eating Chinese food in Fort Erie. 

Steve starts the show with First things First and his thoughts on the Italian National Team, the yo-yo that is the 2025-26 Sabres, and a few pieces of Atlanta Braves news. The sports media story of the week looks at Donald Trump's appearances on  the Pat McAfee Show and inside the booth during an NFL game on Fox. The show ends with one last thing about red sauce just not being the same since Nonna and Bisnonna died.

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

Steve interviews Mark Hebscher (00:34:37) the aut…

Steve interviews Mark Hebscher (00:34:37) the author of a new book called, "Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media." Mark is making his debut on the podcast and he starts off with a bang. Mark and Steve disagree with the outlook of Blue Jay's fans after a devastating World Series. Mark proclaims he knows more about baseball than anyone else to appear on the podcast. Mark talks about the state of sports media in Canada, the control teams have acquired over the narrative since COVID, and gives his Mt. Rushmore of Canadians in the sports media. Mark and Steve also talk about Canadian rock music and eating Chinese food in Fort Erie. 

Steve starts the show with First things First and his thoughts on the Italian National Team, the yo-yo that is the 2025-26 Sabres, and a few pieces of Atlanta Braves news. The sports media story of the week looks at Donald Trump's appearances on  the Pat McAfee Show and inside the booth during an NFL game on Fox. The show ends with one last thing about red sauce just not being the same since Nonna and Bisnonna died.

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

Season 15 Episode 27- Mark "Hebsy" Hebscher

<description>Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:37:26) who returns to the podcast with a list of topics that he is anxious to sound off on. Jay talks about the phenomenal World Series, the dominance of the Dodgers and the momentum that baseball has. Jay also gives his opinions on the Heisman Trophy, the rest of the NFL season, and the Winter Olympics in Milan. 

Steve starts the show with a visit from the beautiful, Paula Bennett. First things First is loaded with Steve's thoughts on Italy, the Braves, the Sabres, and Tyler Shough. The sports media story of the week in a takedown of the obnoxious standoff between ESPN and YouTube. The show ends with one last thing about the golden era of television and why it isn't now. 

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

Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:37:26) who retu…

Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:37:26) who returns to the podcast with a list of topics that he is anxious to sound off on. Jay talks about the phenomenal World Series, the dominance of the Dodgers and the momentum that baseball has. Jay also gives his opinions on the Heisman Trophy, the rest of the NFL season, and the Winter Olympics in Milan. 

Steve starts the show with a visit from the beautiful, Paula Bennett. First things First is loaded with Steve's thoughts on Italy, the Braves, the Sabres, and Tyler Shough. The sports media story of the week in a takedown of the obnoxious standoff between ESPN and YouTube. The show ends with one last thing about the golden era of television and why it isn't now. 

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

Season 15 Episode 26- Jay Mariotti

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