Odd Sports Topics

Odd Sports Topics

We interview men and women that have worked in the sports industry. From athletes, to trainers, to front office employees, to agents, we listen to experiences people have had. We always ask them odd things they have encountered throughout their careers. Our name comes from our website. At oddsportstopics.com we write articles on the odd things that occur in sports. Examples include why NASCAR turns left instead of right, why the basketball hoop is 10 feet tall, how teams got their name, why there are backboards in basketball, and more.

  1. 03/10/2021

    EPISODE 20: Earl Austin Jr.

    The color commentator for the Saint Louis University Billikens Men's Basketball team on KMOX radio, and legendary St. Louis area sports writer, Earl Austin Jr. joins the Odd Sports Topics podcast to talk all things SLU basketball. Topics include the current state of the team, their NCAA tournament chances, the future, and more. Earl also talks about his odd encounters in sports, his all time St. Louis starting five, and more. If you are a basketball fan in St. Louis, this is a must watch and listen! Follow Earl on twitter: @earlaustinjr VOTE FOR TJ CROCKETT HERE: https://www.darkhorsedunker.com/

  2. 01/12/2021

    EPISODE 18: Isaac Thompson - Future Safety for the University of Missouri Football

    Isaac Thompson joins us for a half hour interview that covers a lot of topics. We bombard him with impossible Mizzou trivia, talk about his decision to go to Mizzou, the recruiting process, why Michigan was not the right fit for Isaac, why DBs annoy Michael, and more!

  3. 12/29/2020

    EPISODE 17 PART 2: LARRY HUGHES

    Larry Hughes is a former NBA player that is most known for his time as the second leading scorer on the Cleveland Cavaliers that went to the NBA Finals in 2007. Larry spent 14 seasons in the NBA after being drafted #8 overall in the 1998 NBA draft. Hughes played one year at Saint Louis University, where he led the team to a win in the NCAA tournament. In this interview, we discuss his NBA career, Lebron vs MJ, participating in the 2000 dunk contest, Saint Louis University, being the Godfather to Jayson Tatum, Larry Hughes Basketball Academy (https://lhbawest.com/) and more!

  4. 12/29/2020

    EPISODE 17 PART 1: LARRY HUGHES

    Larry Hughes is a former NBA player that is most known for his time as the second leading scorer on the Cleveland Cavaliers that went to the NBA Finals in 2007. Larry spent 14 seasons in the NBA after being drafted #8 overall in the 1998 NBA draft. Hughes played one year at Saint Louis University, where he led the team to a win in the NCAA tournament. In this interview, we discuss his NBA career, Lebron vs MJ, participating in the 2000 dunk contest, Saint Louis University, being the Godfather to Jayson Tatum, Larry Hughes Basketball Academy (https://lhbawest.com/) and more!

  5. 12/21/2020

    EPISODE 16: DREW SEERS

    Drew Seers is a Linebacker at Lindenwood University in Missouri. Drew is a prospect that has a bright future in the game of football! We talk about Drew's career, prepare him for potential combine questions, his time at Lindenwood, a rule change he'd like to see in football, and more!

  6. 12/14/2020

    EPISODE 15: Coach Lance Randall

    Coach Randall talks about his odd encounters while coaching including hosting the Toronto Raptors during training camp, hitting a game winner while on Michael Jordan's team, coaching oversees, and putting a full court press on a team that was smoking at halftime!

  7. 12/05/2020

    EPISODE 14: Brian Lammi - Founder and President of Lammi Sports Management

    Brian talks to us about how he goes about connecting clients with athletes and vice versa. Brian tells stories about David Ortiz and Adrian Peterson interacting with 2019 Jimmy V Perseverance award winner, Coach Rob Mendez. Listen to what Brian says about how college athletes being allowed to get paid for their image and likeness changes the game. A must listen for those interested in the business side of sports!

  8. 12/04/2020

    EPISODE 13: Tom Pipines - Former Fox 6 Sports Director

    Tom Pipines is the former sports director and anchor at WITI - Fox 6 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Throughout the interview, Pip gives stories from interviews he's conducted including: Michael Jordan, Reggie White, Gormon Thomas, along with others. He also talks about the legendary former coach of the Saint Louis Billikens and Marquette Golden Eagles, Rick Majerus. Pip currently hosts the "Pip & Dodds Packers Podcast" which can be found at pipanddodds.com. Pip also is the co-host of "My Faith with Homer and Pip" on YouTube which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcSiAexNyAyi0WljJBKTJw We mention the book that Pip has written called, "Tales from the Marquette Hardwood" which can be bought at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Marquette-Hardwood-Tom-Pipines/dp/1582612641

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We interview men and women that have worked in the sports industry. From athletes, to trainers, to front office employees, to agents, we listen to experiences people have had. We always ask them odd things they have encountered throughout their careers. Our name comes from our website. At oddsportstopics.com we write articles on the odd things that occur in sports. Examples include why NASCAR turns left instead of right, why the basketball hoop is 10 feet tall, how teams got their name, why there are backboards in basketball, and more.

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  • Creator
    Odd Sports Topics
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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