Jeff Allen Sportstalk

In another of our series of Broadcaster Breakdowns, Adam Eaton and Eric Lopez join me for an NBA version as we discuss the Turner and ESPN broadcast crews.

My former colleagues, longtime friends and baseball analysts to the JAS Podcast, Jay Cresswell and Joe Finger stop by to talk about baseball after the first few weeks of the season. Plus they pick our closing TV themes.

Scott Linn of the Linn, Murray, Solly podcast and a long time fixture in the DC market and national sports radio scene is back on the show this week. We look back at recent sporting events like the Super Bowl, March Madness and the Masters, talk about the upcoming NFL Draft, his Philadelphia Eagles as they pick up the pieces and baseball in the NL East. Plus we chat IPA's, 3-TV man caves, the frustration of instant replay and more.

Jeff Sharon of Black and Gold Banneret joins me this week and we discuss our mutual dislike of mock drafts, March Madness reflections, the MLB season and rules tried out in minor leagues. We also discuss new football head coach Gus Malzahn, Jeff's debut as the football PA announcer and how he goes about it.

George Curcio, longtime friend and former colleague of mine at WKIS and WOKB, joins me to talk about our Chris Mad Dog Russo memories after Chris spoke about him and his Dad last week during Mad Dog Unleashed.

Kelly Hines of the Tulsa World, a frequent guest on my AAC Show joins me on JAS to talk about covering March Madness inside the Indianapolis bubble as she followed the cinderella story of Oral Roberts Sweet 16 run as well as in-state schools Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.

My colleague from A7BN Sports and OldSkool101.com and the man behind Rock989.com, BP - Brian Paul joins me to talk about a variety of sports topics: NFL, MLB, March Madness, College Football and more.

On this weeks show I look at the wild first two rounds of #marchmadness and then I chat with Atlanta Braves broadcaster Chip Caray about the great 2020 season, a preview of 2021 and more.

Mike O'Donnell, college hoops analyst for both ESPN and CBS Sports Network and former UCF Knight joins me to discuss the storylines and matchups in the NCAA tournament, what it took to get here and shares his experience of being a player in the big dance with NC State in 2004.

Great to have Jamie Seh from WKMG News 6 back on the show. We cover a lot of ground talking about the great season her Buffalo Bills had and Gabriel Davis' contributions in his rookie season. We also discuss covering the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, March Madness and the hirings of Terry Mohajir and Gus Malzahn at UCF, including her sit down with Coach Malzahn that airs this Saturday night on After The Whistle on News 6 following the 11:00 news

Eric Lopez and Adam Eaton are back with more broadcaster breakdowns. With March Madness soon upon us, we focus on college basketball

The man behind the great Twitter account @Super70sSports is back for the third year in a row on the JAS podcast. Ricky Cobb tells us how his account was a blessing in 2020 for him but for his followers too. We also chat about the baseball legends the passed over the last year, Old-school hard hitting football of yesteryear, what made pro wrestling great in the day, the honor of being called a sweet bastard and more.

My Knightline Sports Network colleague Ben Stout tells us about his television debut on ESPN+ calling the UCF-Tulane game. We discuss how the opportunity came about and his experience calling the game. We also talk March Madness including his memories of UCF's trip there in 2004 and what he thinks about the Knights new head football coaching hire, Gus Malzahn.

Frank Murtaugh of Memphis Magazine and the Memphis Flyer joins the show this week. We discuss the Super Bowl, Drew Pearson FINALLY in the Hall of Fame, Peyton Manning, Josh Heupel in Tennessee and we bat around some baseball topics too.

We break down the big game between Tampa Bay and KC with Carolina Panthers TE Colin Thompson. The Panthers squared off against both teams during the regular season and Colin brings us his insight and perspective on the matchup.

We break down the big game between Tampa Bay and KC with Carolina Panthers TE Colin Thompson. The Panthers squared off against both teams during the regular season and Colin brings us his insight and perspective on the matchup.

Jason Beede of @SIBuccaneers joins me to talk about the Tampa Bay Bucs playing the Super Bowl in their home stadium, how they rebounded from 7-5 to go on Super Bowl run and the GOAT Tom Brady. Jason also wears his other hat from Knights 247.com as we discuss the Danny White and Josh Heupel departures to Tennessee, what their legacies will be at UCF and what's next for the Knights athletic department and football program

Joe Finger and Jay Cresswell join me to remember and celebrate the many baseball greats that have passed over the last year. And they also provide some excellent selections for our TV Theme segment

Tim Murray, who once upon a time was my first guest on the JAS podcast, is back on the show as we talk about his journey to VSIN, sports gambling and it's impact on broadcasting. Plus we chat about one of his bosses, the legendary Brent Musberger, his favorite college team, Notre Dame, the shrinking of minor league baseball as well as his time covering the Winter Olympics

We put the wraps on the 2020 College Football season with ESPN's Rene Ingoglia as we talk about the National Championship, the College Football Playoff, the Bowl Season, the challenges of getting through the season, UCF and more.