79 episodes

Sports Stories with Denny Lennon (SSDL) is a video and audio podcast that focuses on uplifting stories told through long form interviews with a wide range of sports figures. Host Denny Lennon is a Venice, CA native that spent over 40 years coaching, directing announcing and promoting sports. Notable guests include Super Bowl champion Peter Boulware, USOC and FIFA medical advisor Bert Mandelbaum, MD, world renown ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Jr. and volleyball legend Karch Kiraly.

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    • 5.0 • 41 Ratings

Sports Stories with Denny Lennon (SSDL) is a video and audio podcast that focuses on uplifting stories told through long form interviews with a wide range of sports figures. Host Denny Lennon is a Venice, CA native that spent over 40 years coaching, directing announcing and promoting sports. Notable guests include Super Bowl champion Peter Boulware, USOC and FIFA medical advisor Bert Mandelbaum, MD, world renown ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Jr. and volleyball legend Karch Kiraly.

    The Jerry West Collection

    The Jerry West Collection

    Join us for a full interview with the logo of the NBA - Jerry West. 

    • 1 hr 29 min
    The Foundation is Built

    The Foundation is Built

    Third and final part of a Docu-Series on two of the most influential figures in college basketball history, Dana and David Pump.  Part 3 recalls the Pump brothers trek from basketball camp directors all the way to foundation philanthropists. 

    • 22 min
    The West is Back

    The West is Back

    Second of a three part Docu-Series on two of the most influential figures in college basketball history, Dana and David Pump.  Part 2 recounts the exodus of blue chip players in the 1980’s to “ESPN friendly”conferences in the East and the Pump brothers response that revitalized college basketball in the West.

    • 23 min
    Straight Outta Northridge ft: Pump Brothers

    Straight Outta Northridge ft: Pump Brothers

    First of a three part Docs-Series on two of the most influential figures in college basketball history, Dana and David Pump. Part 1 focuses on the twins beginnings in Northridge and the launching of their basketball camp and club.

    • 17 min
    The Jerry West Collection

    The Jerry West Collection

    The Jerry West Collection - SSDL partnered with Allport Productions and the Alpha Command Unit for the edited 40-minute documentary/interview “The Definitive Jerry West”, which takes a historical look at the impact of one of the all-time greats of basketball. The interview took place in November of 2020 at Buck Studio ( formerly 7428 Studio) in the Centinela Adobe Corridor. 

    • 1 hr 29 min
    The Alexandria Special

    The Alexandria Special

    In this special edition of SSDL - Host Denny Lennon has been 86'd. SSDL correspondent Alexandria Haro interviews Best selling author's including: Wesley King, who collaborated with Kobe Bryant to write the highly popular “Wizenard” series. Wayne Coffey, a New York Times best selling author of “The Boys of Winter”. Jean Hastings Ardell best selling author of Making My Pitch. Dan Coonan author of "Presidential Spirits." Jeff Pearlman, best-selling author of Three-Ring Circus. We hope you enjoy this Alexandria takeover.

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
41 Ratings

41 Ratings

JohnnyDinOhio ,

Refreshingly Amaturish in a great way

Denny is so down to earth and the dialogue is genuine. It is not a glossy network setup and I mean that in the most positive way. You really get into the person and the story in an intimate way if that makes sense. Keep bringing the uniqueness!!!

JDnewsie ,

Depth. Insight. Unique.

Wow! Good job Denny! Keep going deep with your guests.

This is a must-listen for me as I get in my daily walk.

Keep it up!

Krist K ,

Amazingly insightful sports podcast!

Well let me first say, wow! I am very impressed with the detailed history of some of sports’ unsung legends!
So far, 4 casts deep, I am just thrilled with the professionalism and thorough research of each story/stories (secret bonus: just about all of them have more than just one!!)
Every week I am counting down the days until the next one is released!
I love that it is a surprise every week as to who will be next...and he never fails! A pot pourri of sports luminaries and impacters
My favorite episode, is ALL OF THEM!! I just can’t decide!! It’s too bad they don’t let you rate more than 5 stars...this is totally a 7/5 star podcast!

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