Rossi Brothers Sports Podcast

Join the brothers for a conversation with award-winning writer Vince Guerrieri. Born and raised in Youngstown, Vince graduated from Bowling Green and has written for newspapers and magazines and has published several books. Vince discusses growing up in Youngstown, his writing career, the outlook for championship-starved Cleveland sports franchises, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/@rossibrotherssportspod

On this episode, the brothers welcome Heather Betancourt to the podcast to help preview the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season. From favorites to bold predictions to stand-out players to (of course) kits, they cover all you need to know before tuning in to the upcoming season, featuring two new teams!  So lace up your boots, get out on the pitch, and get ready for some women's soccer! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/@rossibrotherssportspod

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Join the brothers for a conversation with longtime soccer player and coach Richard Bolton. Born and raised in Liverpool, Richard has been involved in the sport since before he was six years old. Richard discusses his playing and coaching careers, his home club Liverpool, the ongoing English Premier League season, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/@rossibrotherssportspod/videos

Join the brothers for a conversation with pitcher Jared Price. Jared is a relief pitcher for the Gary SouthShore RailCats, a baseball team in the American Association. Jared discusses life as a professional baseball player, his pitching philosophy, his faith, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well!

Join the brothers for a conversation with personality and activist Hartzell Gray.  Hartzell hosts the award winning KC Morning Show podcast; works as a host for Kansas City's NPR station; is the voice of both Children's Mercy Park, home of Sporting KC, and Legends Field, home of the Kansas City Monarchs; and is the part-owner and voice of Journey Pro Professional Wrestling.  Hartzell discusses his career journey, his experience at Children's Mercy Park, his work as a radio host, and so much more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well!

Join the brothers for a conversation with writer, reporter, and podcast host Tommy Tomlinson.  In addition to being a writer and reporter for the Charlotte Observer for 23 years, Tommy has authored a book and also had work appear in ESPN the Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Esquire, and many other publications.  Tommy discusses his career as a writer, his book, his podcast, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/@rossibrotherssportspod/videos

On this episode, the brothers welcome Coach Ryan Dunn to the podcast to help preview the 2022 men's World Cup. From favorites to dark horses to stand-out players to (of course) kits, they cover all you need to know before tuning in to the upcoming tournament in Qatar.  So lace up your boots, get out on the pitch, and get ready for some international futbol! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww/videos

Join the brothers for a conversation with Sarah Barcello, a senior guard for the San Diego State women's basketball team. A serious competitor on the court and a serious scholar in the classroom,  Sarah comes from a family of basketball student-athletes.  She discusses growing up in a basketball family, living through the chaos that COVID-19 wreaked on her college athletics experience, suffering injury, transferring, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww/videos

Join the brothers for a conversation with Joe Hegarty, a Kansas City native and a HUGE Kansas City sports fan. If anyone has played for the Chiefs, Royals, or Jayhawks in the past 30 years, Joe can name him. Joe lives in the L'Arche Heartland community in Overland Park, Kansas.  He discusses the Chiefs offense, the Jayhawks national title, the Royals ineptitude, life at L'Arche, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww/videos

Join the brothers for a conversation with John Haluck, member of the 1971 men's rowing team at Loyola Marymount University, inducted this year into the LMU Athletic Hall of Fame. John, who had never rowed before college, was encouraged to go out for the team and ended up being part of one of the school's greatest boats during his sophomore year. Following his time at LMU, he enjoyed a long career in the military and as an attorney.  He discusses what led him to the rowing team, his historic 1971 season, his thoughts on the book The Boys in the Boat, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww/videos

Join the brothers and Laura Zitelli, the winner of the second annual Rossi Brothers Bowl Bash, as they explore the role of marching bands in sports in this special edition episode! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww/featured

Join the brothers for a conversation with Coach Bill Curry, former NFL football player and college football coach. Coach Curry played ten seasons in the NFL and snapped the ball to Hall-of-Famers Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas, and played for Hall-of-Famers Vince Lombardi and Don Shula. He later went on to coach Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia State.  He discusses his playing and coaching careers, the changing landscape in college sports, the way he's seen the game change over the years, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww/featured

Join the brothers for a conversation with Coach Tony Bates, athletic director and head men's basketball coach at Governor's State University in Chicago. Coach Bates was a standout on the basketball court, before moving to the coaching ranks and starting the athletic program at Governor's State. He discusses his upbringing in Chicago, his playing and coaching careers, the story of starting a college athletics program from scratch and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww

Join the Rossi brothers as they chat with former high school broadcaster and Michigan superfan Joe Wambold. Hear his stories of memorable moments from a rich history of Michigan sports, and stick around for a game to close out the episode! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww

Join the brothers for a conversation with Ted Friedman, a former basketball player for the Northern Iowa Panthers. A native of the Des Moines area, Ted has played basketball almost his entire life. He discusses his playing career at all levels, his team's taking down of the #1 team in the nation, his ESPN spotlight, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww

Join the brothers for a conversation with Kevin Patti, a finance and insurance professional and a sports enthusiast. Kevin worked for his hometown St. Louis Cardinals and went on to play basketball at Rockhurst University. He discusses his experience with the Cardinals, his basketball journey, his life of service, and more! Note: This episode was recorded live in an outdoor setting. Although the wind wasn't terrible, the mic did pick up a few gusts. We apologize for any difficulty in listening this may cause. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww

Join the brothers for a conversation with Danni Boatwright, an actress, sports show host, sports journalist, model, and mother (and probably a lot more). A former Miss Teen USA and Miss USA competitor, Danni won the 11th season of the show Survivor. She discusses her experiences competing in pageants, competing in the show Survivor, participating in athletics, hosting sports shows, being married to an NFL player, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww

Join the brothers for a conversation with Coach Julian Alonso, a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Florida and founder of Audible Football Corporation. A native of Bogota, Colombia, Julian moved to the United States as a child and fell in love with American football, a passion he continues to enjoy and share today. He discusses his athletic and coaching career, his nonprofit (Audible Football Corporation), his thoughts on racial equality and sports, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww

Join the brothers for a conversation with Coach Josh Wolf, a triathlon coach, athlete, and speaker. A 6-time Ironman World Championship Qualifier, Josh works tirelessly to shine a light on the shame and stigmas of depression, addiction, and suicide. He discusses his athletic career, his coaching philosophy, his work in mental health awareness, and more! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or otherwise reach out! Check out our other platforms as well! www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhuqTG_Av52ikihVNQC0Ww