Historically Speaking Sports

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Historically Speaking Sports is a dynamic sports history podcast that explores the stories, moments, athletes, and cultural shifts that helped shape the world of sports. Hosted by Dana Auguster and Charles Combs, the show goes beyond statistics and highlight reels to examine the deeper meaning behind legendary games, iconic rivalries, unforgettable performances, and defining eras across multiple sports. Each episode combines thoughtful analysis, historical perspective, and engaging storytelling to give listeners a richer understanding of the events and personalities that continue to influence sports today. From professional basketball dynasties and championship boxing eras to groundbreaking athletes and overlooked moments in history, Historically Speaking Sports connects the past to the present in a way that is both informative and entertaining. The podcast also weaves in subtle elements of classic hip-hop, pop culture, and social commentary, creating a conversational atmosphere that feels authentic, relatable, and engaging. Whether discussing Hall of Fame careers, controversial moments, or the cultural impact of sports, Dana and Charles bring personality, humor, and insight to every episode. Historically Speaking Sports is perfect for listeners who love sports history, meaningful conversation, and the intersection of athletics and culture.

  1. Jun 1

    1976 Cleveland Cavaliers: The Miracle at Richfield

    Over the years the Cleveland sports scene has had to endure some painful and heartbreaking losses, more then its fair share. From "The Fumble", to "The Drive", to coming oh so close with their baseball team in several instances in the fall classic. Yet the Cleveland Cavaliers finally answered the prayers of all northeast Ohio in 2016, erasing a 3-1 deficit in the NBA finals to give the city along Lake Erie its much needed and delayed championship, the city's first in several generations. Yet during the down years of Cleveland sports in the mid 1970s, it was their basketball team that filled the void, climbing from an obscure NBA expansion team to not only capturing the hearts of Cleveland fans but captured the attention of the entire basketball world. In this episode co hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs are heading back to the 1976 NBA playoffs to revisit one of basketball's most remarkable Cinderella stories—the "Miracle at Richfield." Just five years after joining the league as an expansion franchise, the Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world by defeating the heavily favored Washington Bullets and capturing the imagination of an entire city. We'll examine how a team of overlooked players, a passionate fan base, and a little bit of playoff magic combined to create one of the greatest upsets in NBA history. To contact the show please drop us a line at HIstorically.Speaking.Sports@Gmail.com.

    1h 54m

  2. May 12

    HSS Special Bulletin: While the Knicks were waiting...

    It has been 53 long years since the New York Knicks have win the NBA's biggest prize. Now as they await their opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals, Historically Speaking Sports co-host Dana Auguster talks about the legacy of the New York Knicks and their long wait for their next NBA title and the number of championships the other metro New York franchises have won since the Knicks last reigned as NBA champions. To contact the show, please contact us at HIstorically.Speaking.Sports@Gmail.com.

    9 min

  3. May 11

    HSS Special Bulletin: NCAA Basketball Tournament expansion

    Last week the men's and women's NCAA tournament expanded to 76 teams from it current 68 team format to take effect next season. In this short bulletin, podcast co-host Dana Auguster takes you a trip through history as he illustrates how the tournament which began in 1939 expanded from an 8-team, mostly regional tournament, to the cultural phenomenon that is "March Madness". To contact the show, please drop us a e-mail at Historically.Speaking.Sports@Gmail.com

    10 min

  4. May 4

    HSS NBA All-Star selection show.

    A few months back we did this for major League Baseball. Then during the NFL Playoffs we did this for the best players that we have seen in pro football. And now during the height of the NBA playoffs, it is basketball's turn. In this all new episode co-hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs have put together a special NBA All-Star Selection show built entirely on firsthand experience. This isn’t about stats alone or reputation—it’s about the greatest players we've personally watched from 1980 to today. In this episode, Dana Auguster will be selecting his All-Star team from the Western Conference, highlighting exciting playmakers, high-scoring athletic legends, and dominant big men who defined that side of the league. On the other side, co-host Charles Combs will be selecting his All-Star roster from the Eastern Conference, focusing on the dominant physical style of the stars of that conference and iconic players that shaped that part of the league in what we call the NBA's golden era. Together, this episode blends basketball history, personal perspective, and honest debate as we build our ultimate All-Star lineups. Also the guys are not putting together just a hypothetical all-star game but we will also construct an all-star weekend format three players from the east and three from the west for a Slam Dunk Contest and a Three point shoot out respectively. Then later on they well send a shout out to a television program which this past week marked 65 years since it made its debut. During their most formative years as Sports fans, Charles and Dana will reminisce about this ground breaking sports show in which we witnessed first hand the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. To contact the show, please email us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com HSS All-Time Pro Bowl Selection Show: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/58d6a6a0-dbf5-4dc7-ba90-05b74dd4ac79/ HSS MLB All Time All-Time Selection Show: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2f43aa2a-047e-4701-b93f-262b72a760fd/

    2h 18m

  5. Apr 20

    Sonic Echo: Rise, Reign and Relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics

    There are teams that gain success with championships and superstar players. Yet very few teams become ingrained in the culture and identity of a city. From their debut in 1967 with the backdrop of the city's aerospace industry which gave Seattle its "supersonic" name to the rise of players such as Fred Brown, Dale Ellis, and Nate McMillian. Still others with colorful nicknames such as "Slick" and "The X-Man". This team from the "Emerald City" also had "The Wizard, "The Reign Man" and "The Glove". Throughout their history, the Seattle SuperSonics weren't just a team based in the Pacific northwest, they were a vibe. In this episode of the podcast, Dana Auguster and Charles Combs will take a look back at one of the most beloved franchises in NBA history which in a few years, may be making a triumphant return. The Seattle SuperSonics, the first pro sports team in the city of Seattle, was one of the most successful franchises in the NBA whos history is filled with a myriad of all star players and hall of famers including a star point guard that played in the teams early years that would eventually lead them to their only championship while serving as their head coach. Also we will talk about the team owner who not only threatened the NBA by taking his team to join with the American Basketball Association but also talked openly about leaving Seattle all together to be a direct rival to the Lakers in Los Angeles. Speaking of leaving town, we will also talk about the heartbreaking and controversial move in 2008 as the sonics left the pacific northwest to find literal greener pastures in Oklahoma City. Leaving an empty shell in the coffee Capital of the world and fans still waiting, still hoping and still holding onto the Green and Gold. Rounding out the episode we will send a shout out to the Sonics first bonified superstar. In the fall of 1970, a young player arrived in Seattle from the ABA named Spencer Haywood. He not only he took on the best of the NBA on the court, but he took on the league itself off the court and then -- in court. Paving the way for college underclassmen to be eligible for the NBA draft. To contact the show, please drop us a line at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com.

    2h 22m

  6. Apr 6

    HSS Alumni College Basketball Tournament Part II

    Which school had the best overall collection of individual talent in the history of college basketball? That is a question that have sparked barroom and cookout debates for years. In this episode co-hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs will add their two cents into the debate. In this all new edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast the Podcast that gives the best of sports from back in the day, we will continue our discussion of the best of the best in college basketball history. In the previous episode we determined the starting lineup, a reserve and coach of the 12 most prestigious programs in history. Now. in part two, the Co-hosts will put together a bracket and forecast a winner in a hypnotical tournament with the 12 teams. Then later in the show, Charles and Dana will put the lineups in AI and have it determine a winner. To contact the show, please e-mail the show at Historically.Speaking.Sports@Gmail.com

    1h 52m

  7. Mar 30

    HSS Bulletin: 2026 Final Four

    The Final Four returns to Indianapolis for the ninth time with four schools arriving in the Circle City with varying degrees of pedigree but a whole lot of Final Four history. This weekend four teams, UConn, who reached the tournament by erasing a 15 point Duke half time lead that climaxed with one of the most memorable shots in tournament history makes their way to the final four for the 8th time. Illinois, back in the final four for thie first time since 2005 aiming to win its fist ever Final Four, the school's first National Championship since 1915. Then there's Michigan, back in the Final Four since 2021 and trying to bring Michigan back to heights never before reached since 1989 when interim coach Steve Fisher led Glen Rice and the Wolverines to their title. Rounding out the Final Four field is the Arizona Wildcats. Its been 25 years since Arizona has been to the final four and nearly 30 years since the Wildcats cut down the nets led by coach Lute Olsen and point guard Mike Bibby.....that year U of A won the title in, of all places....Indianapolis. To contact the show please e-mail us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com

    11 min

  8. Mar 16

    HSS Alumni Basketball Tournament: Part 1

    As a sports fan and more specifically a basketball fan, the month of march consists of making brackets and then after the first four days of the tournament, possibly ripping up those very same brackets. It is a month of hoops, last second buzzer beaters and ultimately one shining moment. For us here at the Historically Speaking Sports podcast, the month of March also means looking back on the best that the sport of college basketball has to offer From the Indiana Hoosiers perfect season to Christian Laettner's game winner against Kentucky and the unrivaled dominance of the UCLA Bruins led by Lew Alcindor (Later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Bill Walton and the "Wizard of Westwood" John Wooden. Yet in this episode --- we are going to be treading into dangerous waters. In this special March Madness edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast Co-hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs will share their takes on basketball history that will certainly spark debate among the listeners as well as possible outrage. Those so called dangerous waters that the hosts will be drifting into in this episode is putting together the starting five, one bench player and the coach of 12 of the most prestigious college basketball programs in history. Some of the questions we will be tackling, who starts at point guard for Georgetown, Allen Iverson or Eric Sleepy Floyd. Who will team up with Michael Jordan at the University of North Carolina? Which two supremely talented guards will make up the back court for the University of Arizona which has a very rich history at those positions. And which of the five Kentucky coaches that have won championships in Lexington be tapped to be the head coach of the ultimate collection of Wildcats. All those questions and much more will be answered in this episode. But there is a point to all of this. this is only part one of a two part series. After the teams are constructed with lineups filled with legendary players, the second part of the series will feature a 12 team bracket and Charles and Dana will predict the winner of the tournament. Then with the help of artificial intelligence it will determine a winner and we will compare our predications with AI. Now how close they will come is yet to be seen. But....in this episode.... Charles and Dana will discuss and in some cases debate who is most deserving to be on their alma maters greatest collection of hoops talent. So sit back and prepare to either be in agreement or in total outrage on who we select for the first annual Historically Speaking Sports Alumni Basketball tournament... right here on the sports history network. To contact the show, you could write to us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com

    2h 55m
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Historically Speaking Sports is a dynamic sports history podcast that explores the stories, moments, athletes, and cultural shifts that helped shape the world of sports. Hosted by Dana Auguster and Charles Combs, the show goes beyond statistics and highlight reels to examine the deeper meaning behind legendary games, iconic rivalries, unforgettable performances, and defining eras across multiple sports. Each episode combines thoughtful analysis, historical perspective, and engaging storytelling to give listeners a richer understanding of the events and personalities that continue to influence sports today. From professional basketball dynasties and championship boxing eras to groundbreaking athletes and overlooked moments in history, Historically Speaking Sports connects the past to the present in a way that is both informative and entertaining. The podcast also weaves in subtle elements of classic hip-hop, pop culture, and social commentary, creating a conversational atmosphere that feels authentic, relatable, and engaging. Whether discussing Hall of Fame careers, controversial moments, or the cultural impact of sports, Dana and Charles bring personality, humor, and insight to every episode. Historically Speaking Sports is perfect for listeners who love sports history, meaningful conversation, and the intersection of athletics and culture.

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  • Creator
    Sports History Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Sports History Network
  • Show Website
    Historically Speaking Sports

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