• Joined today by wrestling icon and Co-Owner of OVW, Al Snow. Al gives us a journey through the wacky wrestling business. We hear about the match that inspired him, at 14 years old, that he was going to be a professional wrestler and what it took to finally break in. We hear about his first match in 1982 and the moment he finally got the call from WWF. Al talks about the life of a jobber, the differences between WCW and WWF, and what led him to take the reins at OVW. Al also opens up about the Netflix documentary, the recent referee controversy, and the infamous “Head” figure moment that made him a household name.Plus, we get into what it’s like mentoring the next generation of wrestling superstars, how today’s wrestlers compare to the past, life on the road, wild roommate stories and a ton of behind the scenes wrestling talk Al this and more from the legend.. Al Snow!!!

Joined today by former junior welterweight & welterweight world champion, Hall of Famer, and legendary boxing trainer Buddy McGirt. Buddy talks about what brought him to London, training fighters around the world, and what he misses most about living in Florida. We dive growing up in Brentwood, Long Island, famously starting boxing at age 12, and how his head size convinced him football wasn’t the move. He shares which fighters he tried to emulate, how borrowing boxing magazines and books helped shape a young James “Buddy” McGirt, and how the OGs in Brentwood kept him on track and out of trouble. Buddy reflects on turning pro at 18, traveling three hours a day to New Jersey for training, being 26–0 while fighting on the Tyson vs. Mitch Green undercard, and watching a young “Iron” Mike Tyson in action, realizing he was seeing something special. He opens up about dealing with his first loss to Frankie Warren, the 18-month grind to their rematch, and finally capturing the title in Texas—so focused he didn’t even stop to appreciate it. We talk about losing the belt to Meldrick Taylor, moving up in weight, and shocking the world as a 10–1 underdog by beating Simon Brown. Buddy shares stories about his titles, injuries, and his legendary fights with Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. After more than 5,400 days as a pro fighter, Buddy reveals when he knew it was time to hang up the gloves, how he transitioned into training, what he looks for in a boxer, and the difference between fighters then and now. We get into the famous Antonio Tarver vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight, what he does with his corner gear, and the emotional story behind getting the call that he was being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame—a dream that meant the world to him and his late mother. Buddy also talks about how Don King literally saved his life, clears up rumors about his past, and sets the record straight on that dinner with John Gotti and Sammy “The Bull” Gravano. All that plus the fight he wishes he could’ve seen live, why he hates treadmill running, life as a proud grandfather and soccer dad, and much more. Follow Buddy McGirt on Instagram and check out his official merch—links below!

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Joined today with New York Times best-selling author and trailblazing sportswriter, Jane Leavy. Jane talks about growing up in New York City, the foods she misses most, and what it was like to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Jane shares stories from her groundbreaking career at The Washington Post, covering everything from the Olympics to Ronald Reagan, and opens up about her new book, Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong with Baseball—and How to Fix It. We dive into why she chose not to write another sports biography, how this book turned out to be her toughest yet, and the epic road trip that inspired it. Jane also gives her take on today’s game, from Tommy John surgeries and the impact of analytics to the decline in African-American players and why kids should get free admission to spark a new love for baseball. Plus, she reminisces about writing her acclaimed biographies of Sandy Koufax and Mickey Mantle, reveals the coolest person in her phone, and shares an amazing piece of Mantle memorabilia from her collection. Don’t miss this episode with one of the best storytellers and baseball minds out there... Jane Leavy

Check out Jane's site here: https://janeleavy.com/