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Sports podcast hosted by Joey Maiullari that includes multiple episodes per week of news within the world of sports, along with appearances from special guests.

  1. 6d ago

    Ep. 438 (8/12/26): Special Guest - Jon Meterparel, Renowned Sports Broadcaster for ESPN and WEEI

    In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by a former professor of his at Boston College and a sports broadcasting icon, Jon Meterparel! Meterparel has had an illustrious career in sports, from his time as an on-air host at WEEI and a broadcaster for ESPN, all the way to serving as the play-by-play voice on WEEI for BC football since 2005. At the start of the episode, Meterparel details where his love for sports began (1:18) and how he has balanced broadcasting many different leagues and sports, from the Boston Red Sox, all the way to the New England Revolution and the Massachusetts Pirates (3:08). Then, Meterparel talks about his experience teaching courses at Boston College and Lasell University (6:40), what the most gratifying point of his career has been thus far (12:23), and what the transition was like to being a news anchor for ABC6 in Providence, Rhode Island (14:06). After that, they transition into discussing Meterparel’s role as he enters his 22nd season as the play-by-play voice of BC football (18:00), from his favorite part of the job (18:24) to the best stadiums he has visited (20:46). Meterparel outlines his favorite season and favorite plays that he has called up to this point (23:50). Then, Joey points out some of his favorite radio calls from Meterparel over the last two decades (28:23) and asks Meterparel where his “Take a Bow!” catchphrase originated from (32:04). Next, Meterparel chats about his role working with BC football head coach Bill O’Brien on the “The Bill O’Brien Podcast with Jon Meterparel” for the last few years (35:53) and gives a brief look into his other podcast, “Marchand and Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” (39:16). Joey highlights the Chris Kowalski episode as his favorite from “The Bill O’Brien Podcast with Jon Meterparel” (41:51-46:41). Joey and Meterparel recommend all listeners to tune in to that episode through this link to hear about Kowalski’s strength and toughness: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gWT1qnaPwuTP7jXCJn6oU?si=AwtceaIoQc-pPC-X6RwJlw. To close the episode, Meterparel shares his thoughts on the Red Sox four-game losing streak (46:42), the Adley Rutschman trade (49:08), the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia (51:41), and his Mount Rushmore of Boston athletes (55:06). Be sure to tune in to “The Bill O’Brien Podcast with Jon Meterparel” through this link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tArIUHjE3zq3CI4Pubgw4?si=810f2fd407ed4aca. You can check out the “Marchand and Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast at https://www.andrewmarchand.com/.

  2. Aug 11

    Ep. 437 (8/10/26): Special Guest - Paul Hamann of Paul’s Ballparks, Avid Baseball Stadium Traveler

    In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Paul Hamann, an avid baseball stadium enthusiast and the founder of "Paul's Ballparks." Paul has visited over 85 Minor League Baseball stadiums and 50 Major League Baseball stadiums in his lifetime. Joey met Paul and his family at Fenway Park at a Reds-Red Sox game in June 2025! To begin, Paul outlines the start of his journey visiting ballparks (1:53) and explains what led him to write reviews of each stadium (6:40) and the criteria he uses to grade ballparks (9:45). Additionally, Joey and Paul discuss their liking of Citi Field (12:55) and contrast it with Yankee Stadium. Following that, Paul talks about his love for the Seattle Mariners (16:50) and the story behind his passion for sports (19:12). Paul mentions some of the former MLB stars that he saw play at the minor league level, including Joey Votto and Buster Posey (21:47). Then, Paul breaks down his top five MLB stadiums (23:44), which includes Fenway Park (24:14). After that, Paul chats about the origin of him scoring games (32:32) and the best experiences he has had among the 800 professional baseball games he has attended (37:56). Joey and Paul point out the danger of rising ticket costs in sports potentially pricing families out (48:42). Next, Paul gives insight into his upcoming novel, The Rules Guy, which will be published and available to purchase on Amazon in October 2026 (51:46). Paul shares his experience as an educator for three decades (54:45), a basketball official for 24 years (57:00), a national anthem singer at minor league baseball games (1:03:22), and a karaoke singer (1:05:32). Please check out Paul's reviews of professional ballparks, including 50 Major League Baseball stadiums, on Substack at https://paulsballparks.substack.com/. Stay tuned for the release of Paul’s novel, The Rules Guy, in October!

  3. Aug 10

    Ep. 436 (8/8/26): Tarik Skubal Trade Reaction, The Red-Hot Boston Red Sox, Update on Aspiration and Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James Signs with the Philadelphia 76ers

    In this episode, Joey catches up on MLB headlines, discussing the blockbuster trade that sent Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Boston Red Sox’s dominance over the last month. At the end, he updates listeners on the NBA’s investigation of Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration and provides his thoughts on LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

  4. Jul 4

    Ep. 435 (7/3/26): Breakdown of the Blockbuster Trade Between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics that Lands Jaylen Brown in Philly

    In this episode, Joey breaks down the blockbuster deal between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics that lands star forward Jaylen Brown in Philly. Joey provides his opinion on the trade and some reasoning as to why the Celtics may have made this move. Following that, he explains why believes Brad Stevens should have looked to receive a young star in return. Simultaneously, Joey also defends Paul George and analyzes why he can be a good complimentary player next to Jayson Tatum. At the end, Joey gives his grades for each team in this deal.

  5. Jul 2

    Ep. 434 (7/1/26): MLB - Mendoza’s Firing, Red Sox Sweep Yankees | NBA - 2026 Draft Recap, Jaylen Brown Rumors | Thoughts on Giannis, LaMelo, Morant, and Kessler Trades | LeBron’s Free Agency

    In this episode, Joey catches up on MLB headlines, including the Boston Red Sox’s four-game sweep of the Yankees, the Los Angeles Angels moving on from general manager Perry Minasian, and the New Yrok Mets’ decision to fire manager Carlos Mendoza. After that, he breaks down NBA headlines, including a recap of the 2026 NBA Draft and the following trades: LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, Kawhi Leonard to Toronto, and Walker Kessler to the Los Angeles Lakers. At the end, he gives his thoughts on LeBron James walking away from the Lakers in free agency.

  6. Jun 30

    Ep. 433 (6/30/26): Instant Reaction to Blockbuster Clippers-Raptors Trade that Sends Kawhi Leonard to Toronto

    In this episode, Joey provides an instant reaction to the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors that sends star forward Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors. He gives a breakdown of the trade and explains why it makes sense for both Leonard and the Clippers, along with the Raptors. At the end, Joey reflects on the official end of the 213 era in LA.

  7. Jun 17

    Ep. 432 (6/16/26): Special Guest - Liam Kenney, Head Coach of Central Michigan University Men's Hockey

    In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by a returning guest and one of his best friends, Liam Kenney who is the current head coach for the Central Michigan University at the ACHA Division I level. Coach Kenney recently spent time as an assistant coach and an associate head coach at both the junior varsity and varsity levels at Canton High School in Michigan. CMU is heading into the program’s second year at the ACHA Division I level. At the start of the episode, Liam provides background into why he accepted the position at CMU this spring (1:35), what the jump has been like from coaching high school to college (2:55), and his recruiting strategy so far (4:05). Liam mentions that CMU is a player-funded program (7:47) and outlines a few ways that people can potentially support the program. Liam explains how his past experiences playing at the junior level have helped him relate to potential recruits (9:39). Additionally, he reveals what he looks for in potential recruits (11:17), his core values and pillars which include the 4 Cs (Communication, Composure, Compete, Class) that he learned in Canton (13:10), and what style of hockey CMU fans and alums can expect his team to play (16:26). After that, Liam gives his philosophy on film and analytics in hockey (19:54), how important it is to build trust in order to be a “player’s coach” (22:41), and the necessary steps to build CMU into a winning program at the ACHA level (28:30). Then, Coach Kenney chats about how excited he is for opening night at Martin Ice Arena against Western Michigan on September 26 (27:18) and his message to CMU fans, alums, students, and Mount Pleasant natives (28:30). Liam reflects on his time at Canton High School (31:11), the most gratifying experience during his time there (34:37), and what he learned there that prepared him for his new position with the Chippewas (37:23). After that, he details how his experience as a player and an assistant coach at the ACHA Division I level at Concordia University equipped him with the ample knowledge to succeed in Mount Pleasant (40:36). At the end, Joey and Liam quickly discuss the New England Patriots landing AJ Brown and their confidence in Will Campbell bouncing back (43:13). Also, Liam breaks down his Mount Rushmore of favorite Boston athletes (50:03) and the offseason needs of the Boston Bruins (52:19). If you would like to support the CMU program, here is a link to do so: https://linktr.ee/D1menshockey?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio. Be sure to check out Liam’s coaching page to follow his journey: @lkenney.coaching on Instagram.

  8. Jun 13

    Ep. 431 (6/13/26): An Hour of New York Sports with Special Guest - Christian Koutsoubis

    In his fifth episode in a row with a guest, Joey has the pleasure of being joined by Christian Koutsoubis, a returning guest and a New York sports connoisseur. At the start of the episode, Christian details how much faith he had in the New York Knicks before the 2026 NBA Playoffs began (1:06), what he believes flipped a switch for the Knicks in the series against Atlanta (3:15), and how important OG Anunoby has been for the team’s success (5:07). Joey and Christian answer who should be the Finals MVP if the Knicks are able to close the deal (6:48) and where they see Jalen Brunson all-time in franchise history (8:22). Then, they question whether or not the Knicks’ 29-point comeback win in Game 4 was the best comeback in NBA history (14:25). The duo praises Mike Brown for his excellent coaching adjustments (18:03). Additionally, they chat about Mitchell Robinson’s future with the Knicks (20:29), De’Aaron Fox’s infamous missed layup from the late moments of Game 4 (22:27), and Christian’s expectations ahead of Game 5 (27:27). They transition to discussing the New York Yankees and which player they believe needs to step up in Aaron Judge’s absence (28:27). Following that, Christian provides his opinion on the Yankees’ dominant starting rotation (31:36), Ben Rice’s growth into stardom (34:57), and Anthony Volpe’s struggles (36:28). Next, they briefly outline the struggles of the New York Mets (43:06). To close the episode, they talk about the New York Giants and reveal their expectations for the team ahead of year one with John Harbaugh (45:17). During this segment, Joey and Christian point out how the Knicks’ run to the NBA Finals has united New York City and why the Giants can utilize their success as motivation. They revisit the Giants’ decision to trade Dexter Lawrence and the Giants’ first-round selections of Arvel Reese and Francis Mauigoa (50:05). At the end, Christian reveals his Mount Rushmore of New York athletes (52:53).

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Sports podcast hosted by Joey Maiullari that includes multiple episodes per week of news within the world of sports, along with appearances from special guests.

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  • Creator
    Joey Maiullari
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    440
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joseph Maiullari 2022
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    Primetime Sports Podcast