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

The Sports-Casters

Steve Bennett

Season 15 Episode 30- Jon Wertheim

DEC 20, 202569 MIN
The Sports-Casters

Season 15 Episode 30- Jon Wertheim

DEC 20, 202569 MIN

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: [email protected]