This episode is presented by Swet Tailor. Use the promo code FRIENDS for 25% off your whole order! Martin Brodeur, the winningest goalie in NHL history, is the special guest for this episode. An in-depth discussion on his new role as Executive Vice President of Business Development, Marty discusses his illustrious career. He gives poignant thoughts on the Cup victories, the finals defeats, the Meadowlands Arena vs. Prudential Center, and his relationship with fans both then and now. He...

Ray Negron's story is the stuff of legend. It began decades ago when he was 16, he was caught spraying graffiti on a wall at Yankee Stadium by NY Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner decided against putting Ray in jail and instead, offered him a second chance making him the batboy for the Yankees from the mid 70's through the 1990's. From there his career evolved into a front office position with the Yankees as the Community Affairs Advisor. He is also the author of a number of...

Ray Negron's story is the stuff of legend. It began decades ago when he was 16, he was caught spraying graffiti on a wall at Yankee Stadium by NY Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner decided against putting Ray in jail and instead, offered him a second chance making him the batboy for the Yankees from the mid 70's through the 1990's. From there his career evolved into a front office position with the Yankees as the Community Affairs Advisor. He is also the author of a number of...

June 12th marks twenty-five years since the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Now, Kim Goldman, sister of Ron Goldman, is going back to the vicious crime that changed her life forever. Finally, Kim gets answers to the questions that have been haunting her since the not-guilty verdict was read. Listen now at wondery.fm/swf

In what was shocking to his many fans, former Red Sox star David Ortiz was shot at a club Sunday in Santo Domingo and underwent emergency surgery to repair damage done by the bullet to both his intestines and his liver. He was stabilized and then flown to Boston and taken by ambulance, with police escort, to Massachusetts General Hospital. In this episode, former MLB Security Agent and Investigator, 30+ police vet Eddie Dominguez outlines his investigations and reveals what he learned about...

On this 200th episode of Sports with Friends, New York Giants QB Eli Manning makes his 5th appearance on the show. He addresses his new teammate, Daniel Jones, and what are his expecations of the 2019 season. Also, he discusses how he is making his 14th appearance at the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic, which will take place on June 10, 2019. For more info, log on to guidingeyes.org In addition, the episode celebrates the milestone of 200 episodes. Hear clips from the 1st ever...

Former NBA shooting guard turned broadcaster Doug Christie joins the show. Christie played in the NBA for 15 years, and is currently a broadcaster for Sacramento Kings' games on NBC Sports California. He also hosts a radio show on Sports 1140am KHTK with Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear. Christie is also a native of Seattle, and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1992. In this episode, he discusses doing both a radio show and the TV broadcasts. Also, they lament what the...

Michael McCarthy is a sports business and sports media journalist for the Sporting News. He is an award-winning journalist who has been in the business for over 20 years. In this episode, the focus is on today's media. On the television front, the discussion centers on cord-cutting and the viability of sports in the broadcasting space. Then, the conversation moves to radio vs. podcasts, and how the two entities can co-exist. Plus, how the sports media covers the NBA, NFL, and...

Former MLB Outfielder and longtime broadcaster Billy Sample was also a co-host of Seth's on MLB Radio. They did a show together in 2001, and remained friends ever since. On this episode, Billy went through his playing career, which ended in 1987 during the MLB Collusion Controversy. Then, he transitioned to broadcasting. The show also gets his takes on the current state of Major League Baseball. Plus, the stories from their broadcasting days were never ending. Billy produced his own...

This episode features longtime radio broadcaster JT The Brick. 20+ years in the business, he has quite a story to tell. How he left a successful career to join sports radio. Also, his longtime relationship with the Oakland Raiders. They discuss how to be a fan of a team, while being objective on the air. Also, what he looks for in the future of sports radio. Plus, he discusses the Raiders' move to Las Vegas, and the issues facing the Oakland A's and their stadium wishes. Follow JT on...

Acclaimed broadcaster John Kincade joins the show this week. He has hosted middays on 680 the FAN in Atlanta since 2000. He has also been on many national networks including ESPN and his current position at CBS Sports Radio. He also hosted the Big Podcast with Shaq with NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal. John tells the story of his upbringing and introduction to the broadcasting industry in Philadelphia. He worked under the great Howard Eskin (another guest on this podcast). He also tells...

Lucas Di Grassi was the winner of the first-ever Formula E race - the 2014 Beijing E-Prix - and is the most successful driver in the history of the Championship. He has a fascinating background. He grew up in Brazil, has Italian roots, and lives in Monaco. di Grassi was the first driver to commit to the series, playing a founding role in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship from the very beginning. Recorded at the Formula-E Race in Rome, Italy, in this episode he discusses why he chose to...

Sports rivalries can fuel fans and athletes to fight and argue for years. But what's the real story behind these epic rivalries? From Wondery, the company behind "Business Wars" and "American Scandal" comes Sports Wars, an electric new series that offers an immersive, courtside look at some of the greatest athletic rivalries of all time: starting with Aaron Rodgers vs. Brett Favre. Subscribe to Sports Wars at wondery.fm/friends

Kepner joins the show upon the release of his new book entitled, "K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches." Kepner has been covering baseball for over 25 years. He has been The Times's national baseball writer since 2010. He joined The Times in 2000 and covered the Mets for two seasons, then covered the Yankees from 2002 to 2009. Before that, he covered the Angels and Mariners. This episode talks about the process of writing this book, and how Kepner's love affair has continued despite the...

Fellow Syracuse University 1996 graduate, Andrew Siciliano joins the show for a fun episode. Siciliano details his career path, and how it was intertwined with Seth Everett in 2001. Plus, he discusses the Red Zone, now in its 15th year. The episode also focuses on the NFL's young quarterback crop, and how this sport is always the highest rating of all American Sports.

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the playoff hunt in the NBA's Eastern Conference. As the playoffs approach, the owners invited me to spend some with the Sixers. The idea for the episode is that they are relevant after a long rebuilding process. With that, the city is responding quite positively. Tobias Harris and Ben Simmons discuss what that means for the team. Then, Team President Business Operations Chris Heck sits down to go over what the success has meant for the brand, but also how...

Dave Mahler has known Seth Everett since 1998. He hosts the afternoon drive show on KJR with Dick Fain. Known as Softy, he talks about how his show has evolved, and how he feels about the digital space affecting his radio show. They run through all their stories from over the years. They also touch on all the Seattle sports teams, including the since-departed Seattle SuperSonics.

March Madness is upon us!  To preview the "Big Dance" guests are the hosts of the Sharp Edge podcast, Brandon Lang and Scott Seidenberg. Brandon is a noted sports handicapper.  Scott is an NBC Sports Radio host that has been on the podcast before (See episode 177 - 2 Jews hanging out on Christmas).Their show, the Sharp Edge can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts.  Odds used in this episode were pulled from Bovada Sportsbook.

As a follow-up episode to Episode 171 about the recent book Baseball Cop, Nick Francona joins the show. Francona is a former MLB executive who worked for the Angels, Dodgers, and Mets. He has a lot of information about the FBI investigation into Human Trafficking charges involving Cuban baseball players. He also discusses circumstances that lead to his dismissal from the Dodgers, which ties into these allegations. Nick is the son of current Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona. Make...

This episode is Part 2 of a Syracuse Basketball legends podcast. This episode features Syracuse stars Billy Owens, Sherman Douglas, and Roosevelt Bouie. Owens and Douglas talk about their time as Orangemen and their NBA careers. Bouie talked about the beginning of Jim Boeheim's coaching career and his time with Louis Orr. On February 23rd, 2019, ESPN Syracuse and Galaxy Broadcasting hosted a day-long Orange Out Pep Rally at the Destiny USA Mall in Syracuse, New York before the Syracuse...

On February 23rd, 2019, ESPN Syracuse and Galaxy Broadcasting hosted a day-long Orange Out Pep Rally at the Destiny USA Mall in Syracuse, New York before the Syracuse vs. Duke game at the Carrier Dome that same evening. On the broadcast, Seth hosted with Paulie Scibilia. On this episode, 2 segments from that show are presented where Syracuse legends, Derrick Coleman and John Wallace both came on the show. Both had long NBA careers, and have become part of Syracuse sports lore.

Sam Bird of Envision Virgin Racing in the FIA Formula-E circuit joins the show. He is a British professional racing driver who is the only driver to win at least one race in each of Formula E's five seasons. In this episode, we talk about how Bird ascended to the top of his sport. Also, he discusses how this sport is more than just a competition, and that the technology advances used to win can actually impact consumer cars in the not-to-distant future. Plus, Bird drives for Virgin, and...

Every great collaboration is a love story. It's intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brilliance. This is One Plus One, the show about the spark that drives two original thinkers to ultimate success. We'll unearth the stories of Paul McCartney & John Lennon, Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera, Beyonce & Jay-Z, Shaq & Kobe, and many more, and learn what it is about their chemistry that led them to greatness. Subscribe to One...

As 2019 Spring Training commences, there are still 100 unsigned free agents, including superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. Maury Brown wrote a compelling article in Forbes called Inside The Numbers: The Player Salary Battle Lines Between MLB And The MLBPA. Maury joins the show to talk about the information reported in that piece and to understand the correlation between the changes on the field and its impact off the field. It's more of a debate than an interview. A great...

Recorded in Los Angeles, Jason Smith of FOX Sports Radio joins the show (begrudgingly, because its Episode 183). The longtime radio host has successful stints at both FSR and ESPN Radio.  He tells stories from both jobs, as well as his take on the industry.  Plus, they walk during the recording to look at dead cockroaches.  Yep, Jason Smith is an entertaining episode.