The Sports-Casters

Steve interviews Mike Vaccaro (00:51:00) from The New York Post. Vaccaro joins us after a crazy few weeks in New York. Vaccaro pays tribute to Ernie Accorsi, looks back on the career of Howie Rose, and gives his thoughts on the Mets fans cheering for Pete Alonso. Mike also has thoughts on the Yankees, Cashaman and Boone, the Jaxson Dart injury, and the Jets more competent start. The interview ends with Vaccaro playing Switzerland when asked if he was Chris Russo guy or a Mike Francesa guy. Steve starts the show with a loaded First things First and discusses the Atlanta Braves winning the NL East, the New Orleans Saints starting the season 1-1, and the return of the Italian National team. The show ends with One Last Thing about Steve's brother Greg turning 40. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters

Steve interviews Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg (00:21:51) the authors of a new book about the National Football League called, "The Playbook." Robinson and Clegg return to promote their third consecutive book on TSC. The boys explain how they fell in love with the NFL growing up in the UK, discuss their love for the Raiders and the Giants, and talk about their work as writing partners. Steve challenges them on some of the things they wrote about the New Orleans Saints cap management, their plan after Drew Brees, and GM Mickey Loomis. Also, talk about Sam Bradford, the upcoming NFL season, and Fernando Mendoza. Also, Fred Segal (00:58:19) returns to discuss his new book about the coldest takes in college football history. Fred made his podcasting debut on TSC years ago and he's back for the second time to promote a book. Fred talks about researching for the book, the reaction of people who find themselves in it, and if he plans to do another book in the future. The guys also talk about bad takes on Vinny Testaverde, the Heisman Trophy, Nick Saban, and Ron Powles. Steve starts the show with First Things First and talks about the surging Braves, a frustrating week of Italian football, and the Saints trimming their roster down to 53. The show ends with one last thing about Steve turning 46 years old. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

Steve interviews Andrew Marchand (00:25:39) from The Athletic and Marchand Sports Media. Andrew and Steve discuss the fallout from CBS's decision to suspend Tony Rome, the promotion of JJ Watt, and the rest of the booths for the upcoming NFL season. Andrew and Steve also discuss Jimmy Traina leaving Sports Illustrated, the sports media podcast landscape, and future of Sports Illustrated. Steve starts the show with First things First and discusses the Atlanta Braves really bad week, the Saints getting blown out by the Rams, and the return of Italian football (calcio). The show ends with One Last Thing about Steve's summer hockey session. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters

Steve interviews Stewart Mandel (00:32:04) from The Athletic to discuss the upcoming college football season. (NOTE: audio issues for the first 2 minutes and then it's resolved) Stewart summarizes some of the off-field news from the offseason like the evolving playoff expansion and the potential college football legislation from Washington. Stewart moves to the field and goes over the Pre-Season Top 25, updates the odds that snake Lincoln Riley being fired, and tells us who he thinks could win the Heisman Trophy. Steve starts the show with First things First and discusses the Atlanta Braves extending their lead in the NL East to 9.5 games, Jimmy Traina leaving Sports Illustrated, and some notes from New Orleans Saints training camp. The show ends with One Last Thing about Steve's incredible weekend in Canton, Ohio. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

Steve interviews Stephen J. Nesbitt (00:34:53) from The Athletic to discuss the winners and losers of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Nesbitt gives his take on a disappointing day for Atlanta Braves fans, the Dodgers landing Tarik Skubal, and the Padres being aggressive. Also, Nesbitt tells us who he thinks will make the playoffs in the American League this year, predicts there will be baseball in 2027, and gives us a state of the union on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Steve starts the show with First things First and discusses the Atlanta Braves disastrous decision to not add a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Also, Italy finally have a director and a coach, the Saints have a big injury on day 1, and ESPN Jeopardy debuts on HULU. The show ends with One Last Thing about Steve's neighbors and their son turning 17. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]