21 JUL 2022 · Sitting directly in the middle of the U.S., Omaha is often overlooked in the discussion of great sports cities, but the growing success of the College World Series is beginning to change that. We are joined by 2001 Heisman Trophy Winner and 2020 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, former Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch, to discuss why his hometown has some of the most passionate sports fans anywhere. Learn more about Eric's work with the Elkhorn Athletic Association at www.elkhornathletics.org, and about his company Crouch Recreation at www.crouchrec.com. Follow Eric on Twitter at @croucheric or on Instagram at @ecrouch2001. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Contact us at www.GreatestSportsTowns.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)

5 JUL 2022 · With a metro population of nearly 6 million people, Toronto is the largest city in Canada. It is also home to some of the most successful sports franchises in Canadian history. Award-winning activist and multi-platform journalist, Shireen Ahmed, joins us to talk about why she thinks Toronto is the greatest sports town on Earth, and how they could be doing so much more. Follow Shireen on Twitter at @_shireenahmed_ or on Instagram at @footybedsheets. You can visit her website at www.shireenahmed.com and listen to her Burn it all Down Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts or by visiting www.burnitalldownpod.com Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)

16 JUN 2022 · When people think of Philadelphia, they often think of Benjamin Franklin, the Declaration of Independence, Rocky, or even cheesesteaks. But if you ask a person from Philadelphia what they think of, they are more likely to mention the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers or 76ers. We speak with 2015 APSE National Sports Columnist of the Year, Mike Sielski, of the Philadelphia Inquirer about the obsession with sports in his hometown, and why a chip is eternally placed firmly on their shoulder. Follow Mike on Twitter at @MikeSielski and find his work at the Philadelphia Inquirer. You can purchase his critically acclaimed book, 'The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the pursuit of Immortality' anywhere you find books, and check out his in-depth podcast on Kobe's life by subscribing to 'I am Kobe' wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)

31 MAY 2022 · (Originally released November 9, 2021) When you first think of Portland, you may think of it's thriving art scene, numerous breweries, coffee shops, and bookstores, but it is also home to one of the more loyal fanbases in all of professional sports. We speak with the legendary Mike Barrett, formerly the television broadcaster for the Portland Trail Blazers and now the Managing Director of the Portland Diamond Project, about the extensive history of sports in Northwest Oregon. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Follow Mike Barrett on Twitter at @BlazerMB Follow Portland Diamond Project at @PDXDiamondProj Check out Mike's media company Red Anchor Society at www.redanchorsociety.com Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 MAY 2022 · London is one of the largest cities, economies, and cultural centers in the world. When you mix this with a history that stretches back to the first century, it should be no surprise that it has also become an international epicenter for sport. Ed Malyon, renowned sports journalist and Managing Director of The Athletic UK, joins us to talk about his hometown and its abundance of rapid sports fans. Follow Ed Malyon on Twitter at @eaamalyon and read his work at The Athletic UK (theathletic.com/uk). Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)

3 MAY 2022 · New Orleans has become known as a cultural hub full of great food, better music, and a vibrant nightlife, but it is also a regular host of some of the biggest sporting events in the world thanks to the Caesars Superdome. Local sports anchor and New Orleans native, Fletcher Mackel, of WDSU-TV joins us to talk about the rise of the Saints, what the Superdome means to the Big Easy, and how sports helped bring a city together after the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. Follow Fletcher Mackel on Twitter @FletcherWDSU or on Instagram @FletcherMackel. You can watch him as the sports anchor on WDSU-TV New Orleans. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)

19 APR 2022 · With a metropolitan population of over 26 million residents, it's no surprise that Seoul has produced world-class athletes in a variety of competitions, but over the last several decades, it has established itself as a powerhouse sports city on an international level. Jeeho Yoo of Seoul's Yonhap News Agency, and frequent contributor to the KBO broadcasts on ESPN, joins us to discuss the rapid rise of baseball talent, how the South Korean National Football Team unites a country, and some of the dominant athletes making their way to the international scene. Follow Jeeho Yoo on Twitter @Jeeho_1 and find his work in the Yonhap News Agency Sports section by visiting: https://en.yna.co.kr/sports/ Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)

5 APR 2022 · Butte, Montana's reputation is largely centered around its past as a mining town, but "The Richest Hill on Earth" is also filled with a robust sports history. Retired Montana Tech head football coach, Bob Green (aka The Funniest Coach in College Football) joins us to talk about a historic high school rivalry, a passionate college fanbase, and an impressive string of coaches to come through town. He also shares about his path from the Marines, to coaching in the NAIA Football Championship, to going viral for interviews 10 years after retirement. Follow Bob Green on Twitter at @CoachBobGreen and you can find him on Cameo. Compilation video used with permission from creator Nick Petraccione. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)

22 MAR 2022 · Buffalo, New York teams have seen a number of successes, but have had an even larger number of heartbreaks. Despite that, their fans support these franchises in droves and have built a reputation of being one of the most passionate fanbases in America. Buffalo native, Lyndsey D'Arcangelo, author and writer for The Athletic and Just Women's Sports, joins us to share how Buffalo sports leads to family bonding, and how gamedays are just like holidays in this rust belt city. Check out Lyndsey's latest book with Britni de la Cretaz, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League and read her coverage of women's basketball on The Athletic and Just Women's Sports. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)

11 FEB 2022 · It is nearly a guarantee that the most watched television event in the United States in any given year is going to be the Super Bowl. Aside from determining an NFL champion, this has a pretty significant impact on the cities who host it and the companies who broadcast it. Billy and Alex discuss in this bonus episode of The Greatest Sports Towns on Earth! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @SportsTownsPod Questions, comments, recommendations? Email us at GreatestSportsTowns@gmail.com! Hosts: Billy Puckett and Alex Kacik Producer: Tim Corpus (timcorpus.net)