Last Night's Game

Ever wondered how Olympic athletes actually make money? When we watch the Olympics, it looks like every athlete is a full-time professional competitor. But the truth is far different, especially for Team USA athletes. In this episode of the Last Night's Game podcast, Amy and Scott pull back the curtain on the real lives of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and the surprising careers many of them balance while training for the biggest stage in sports. From realtors and dentists to baristas, engineers, and even birthday party clowns, many Olympians work regular jobs to fund their Olympic dreams. You'll learn: • Why the United States doesn't fund Olympic athletes the way many countries do
 • How much Team USA medal winners actually earn for gold, silver, and bronze medals
 • Why Olympic athletes often spend $12,000+ a year just to compete
 • The surprising day jobs of Olympic athletes and Paralympians
 • The historic $100M donation that could change the financial future of Team USA athletes
 • The behind-the-scenes sacrifices athletes make between Olympic Games Along the way, Amy and Scott share some of the most fascinating stories from the Olympic world, including: • A U.S. Olympic curler who works as a realtor
 • A Team USA dentist who competes internationally
 • An ER doctor in Miami training for cross-country skiing
 • An Olympian working as a barista in her family's coffee shop
• And a boxer who once worked as a birthday party clown. If you love Olympic stories, inspiring athletes, or behind-the-scenes sports insights, this episode will give you a whole new perspective on the dedication it takes to compete for your country. Because behind every Olympic medal is a story of grit, sacrifice, and often…a second job. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

And since it's Women's History Month, we're checking the scoreboard. In this episode of Last Night's Game, Amy and Scott break down the current state of women's sports, from Olympic gold medals to record-breaking viewership, expanding pro leagues, and revenue milestones that signal long-term growth. Here's what we're celebrating: 🏒 U.S. women winning 8 of 12 gold medals at the Winter Olympics

 🏒 The PWHL is seeing a 42% increase in U.S. ticket purchases year over year
 🏈 Women's flag football participation up 283% over the past decade
 🏀 The WNBA is triggering revenue sharing for the first time 
🏀 Unrivaled basketball offering the highest average salary in women's team sports
 🥎 Softball returning to the Olympics in 2028
 🏐 Pro volleyball expanding into major markets
 🏀 Women's March Madness continuing to grow in viewership The talent is here, the leagues are expanding, and the investment is real. Women's sports aren't "emerging." They're here to soar. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

The NFL Combine (aka the "Underwear Olympics") is here, the 2026 Winter Paralympics are about to take center stage, and the World Baseball Classic is giving baseball its global glow-up. In this episode of Last Night's Game, Amy and Scott break down: * Why the NFL Combine is basically speed dating for future NFL stars * The hand-size debates, Wonderlic drama, and draft storylines to know * Why Team USA at the Winter Paralympics 2026 deserves your attention * Oksana Masters' dominance and what makes the Paralympics so powerful * Shohei Ohtani, global baseball energy, and why the World Baseball Classic matters If you want to sound informed about the NFL Draft, Winter Paralympics, and international baseball, without watching 12 hours of sports, this is your cheat sheet. Because sports aren't just scores. They're stories. And these are the ones worth spilling. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

In 2002, Ryan Wedding competed in the Winter Olympics as a Canadian snowboarder in the men's parallel giant slalom. Today, federal prosecutors allege he ran a multinational cocaine trafficking operation and directed violent retaliation killings. His name has been mentioned alongside cartel leaders like Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and Pablo Escobar. In this episode, Amy and Scott break down: - The shocking rise and fall of an Olympian - The psychology of elite athletes and risk-taking - The alleged drug empire and FBI investigation - What happens when Olympic careers end From shredding powder on the slopes to allegedly distributing it on the streets, this is the true crime story of Ryan Wedding. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

Sports breakups are never just breakups; they come with championships, scandals, rebounds, revenge seasons, and sometimes full-on family swaps. In this episode of Last Night's Game, Amy and Scott dive into the messiest sports divorces and celebrity breakups of all time, from influencer-athlete splits and Kardashian-NBA drama to Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and even a real-life Yankees family swap. We unpack why fans can't look away, how power, money, fame, and ego fuel the chaos, and why these off-the-field stories become just as memorable as what happens during the game.  No stats required,  just opinions, pop culture, and the sports stories everyone ends up talking about. If you like your sports with a side of drama, this episode is for you. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

You don't need to be a football fan to enjoy the Super Bowl, but you do need something to say. In this episode of Last Night's Game, we break down Super Bowl conversation starters for people who want to feel confident at parties, watch parties, or work chats, without pretending to know football. We cover: * Who to cheer for if you don't have a team * Halftime show special guests and music buzz * Super Bowl commercials and celebrity moments * Fun facts, food stats, and prop bets * Easy, repeatable stories you can actually use Whether you're watching for the commercials, the halftime show, or the snacks, this episode helps you sound like you belong with no sports expertise required. Here's our link to Sports Betting 101, as mentioned in the episode: https://lastnightsgame.com/sports-101/sports-betting-101 Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

The Winter Olympics are almost here, and these Games are about way more than medals and cold weather. In this episode of Last Night's Game, Amy and Scott break down the 2026 Winter Olympics preview in a way that's fun, approachable, and perfect for casual sports fans. From comeback queens like Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Chloe Kim to underdog stories you'll instantly root for (hello, Jamaica's bobsled team), we're talking resilience, firsts, and a little behind-the-scenes chaos. You'll hear why unfinished hockey venues are firing people up, what new Olympic events are debuting, and why these Games might be iconic…or a mess. No stats homework required, just great stories, conversation starters, and the sports news you'll actually want to spill. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website  

Ever nodded along during a sports conversation hoping no one asks a follow-up question? This episode is for you. On this episode of Last Night's Game, Amy and Scott break down the sports terms you hear all the time, like NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), the transfer portal, salary cap, tanking, wild card, and load management- and translate them into plain English you can actually use. This isn't about memorizing stats or sounding like a superfan. It's about knowing just enough to jump into the conversation, ask a smart question, and feel confident talking sports without overthinking it. We'll also tell you what you don't need to know, so you can skip the jargon and focus on the moment. If you want to sound sporty without trying, and finally understand what everyone else seems to know already, this episode has you covered. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website  

Indiana vs. Miami isn't just a national championship; it's a story. In this episode, we break down the College Football National Championship through the lens of people, money, and moments that matter. From Indiana's undefeated run and first-ever title shot to Miami hosting the championship at home, we cover who to cheer for, what to say about it, and why this game has pulled in even non–college football fans. If you want context without the chaos, and sports conversations that actually feel approachable, this one's for you. The College Football National Championship game is on Monday, January 19, 2026. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website  

2026 is shaping up to be a year you won't even try to avoid sports.   In this episode of Last Night's Game, Amy and Scott break down the biggest sports trends coming in 2026, from the Winter Olympics and the return of NHL players to the World Cup across North America, the World Baseball Classic, and a UFC event planned for the White House lawn.   This isn't about predictions or stats. It's about the stories, cultural moments, and conversation starters you'll hear everywhere, and how to talk about them with confidence.   Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website  

Sports in 2025 weren't just about who won; it was about the moments everyone talked about.   In this episode of Last Night's Game, we revisit the biggest sports stories of the year, including Rory McIlroy's career grand slam, Coco Gauff's French Open win, the Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA title, and Wrexham's storybook rise.   We also dive into the conversations that dominated headlines and group chats, from WNBA pay and leadership to college football coaches earning massive buyouts.   No deep stats. No insider jargon. Just the sports stories that mattered, and how to talk about them with confidence.   Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website  

In this festive episode, Amy and Scott break down the holiday showdown between two sports giants fighting for your Christmas Day screen time.  We're talking Lakers family shakeups, Knicks-owner chaos, LeBron's Christmas records, the NFL's big streaming takeover, Netflix's Beyoncé moment, and why players hate those quick-turn holiday games. Whether you're hosting, traveling, or hiding from your in-laws, you'll walk away with easy, fun conversation starters to keep you in the sports loop this holiday season. Perfect for casual fans (hi, Alexis), holiday movie lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little tea with their sports talk. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

The college football playoff isn't just a bracket; it's a business plan with a scoreboard. In this episode, Amy and Scott unpack the dramatic stories behind the College Football Playoff and bowl season: Notre Dame getting left out and walking away from a bowl game, why conferences fight so hard for playoff spots, how much money is actually on the line, and why Indiana and Coach Curt Signetti have turned the sport upside down. They also hit the drama-filled coaching carousel (oh, hey Lane Kiffin), the power of NIL money, and why Texas and Arch Manning are a perfect example that spending big doesn't always mean winning big. If you're more into conversation than box scores, this episode gives you easy, repeatable nuggets you can use at holiday parties, in the office, or at the next client lunch. Perfect for: anyone who wants smart, fun college football talking points without needing to be a die-hard fan. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

This week, we're exploring winter sports you won't see at the Olympics, including snow kayaking, ski ballet, and skijoring. Amy and Scott break down the dangerous, awkward, and totally conversation-worthy sports you can drop into any small talk moment this winter. Perfect prep before the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. No skis required. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

Cuffing season, but make it sporty. Amy, Scott, and Maddie break down the best sports couples and celebrity–athlete relationships, from Madison Beer + Justin Herbert to Livvy Dunne + Paul Skenes, Ben Shelton + Trinity Rodman, Klay Thompson + Megan Thee Stallion, and more.  They also share wholesome stories of athletes and the ones they love the most - their dogs (hi, Shohei Ohtani, Simone Biles, Lewis Hamilton, and Kirk Herbstreit) to give you fun, low-pressure sports conversation starters for dates, parties, and everyday small talk. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

Skip the awkward Thanksgiving questions and shift the convo with ease. Amy and Scott break down the biggest Thanksgiving NFL storylines, the Cowboys and Lions' holiday tradition, Black Friday Football, Post Malone's halftime show, Caleb Williams' manicures, and the surprising spike in NBA injuries. This episode gives you fun, easy sports conversation starters for the Thanksgiving table, no stats required.  This is a must-listen before you engage in family small talk. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

Need a break from the doomscroll? Amy and Scott share good-news wins from the sports world, including children's hospital visits that change lives, Bills Mafia turning jersey numbers into donations, JJ Watt and Shaq showing up quietly and generously, Caitlin Clark's community grants, and why the Walter Payton Man of the Year award matters. All heart and plenty of small-talk fuel for the holidays, that won't cause controversy. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

Ever wondered why Wimbledon serves Pimm's Cups or why tennis fans made the $23 Honey Deuce go viral? From mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby to Jell-O shots at the Indy 500, Amy and Scott spill the stories behind sports' most iconic cocktails. Whether you love a good happy hour chat, tailgate tradition, or mocktail moment, this episode gives you easy small talk starters for any crowd with no stats degree required. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

The college basketball season tips off, and we have your cheat sheet. Amy and Scott break down what to say (and why it matters) from now through March Madness. From the wild travel to prop-bet bans that protect college athletes to the potential impact from the WNBA, the fallout on women's basketball. Perfect for busy professionals who want to join the sports conversation without getting bogged down in stats. You'll learn: •    A quick 101 •    How cross-country travel actually affects wins •    What NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) means for who lands where •    Why prop bets are being limited in college sports •    Names and narratives to follow on the women's side Follow for weekly, zero-mansplaining sports talk you can use at work, on a date, or at school pickup. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website

This week on the Last Night's Game podcast, Amy and Scott are combing through the sports headlines: the kind you can actually talk about. From $53M college football buyouts for being fired to a World Series ace cleaning up his own dugout, and even an NFL owner's daughter breaking barriers on the sideline. We're covering the stories that make sports fun to follow. Expect conversation starters, a laugh or two, and insight you can drop at work, in the group chat, or at your next networking event. Other episodes you might enjoy: Mastering Sports Betting: Your Comprehensive Guide Everyday Mindset Shifts To Handle Pressure With Olympian Obi Emegano The Easy Guide to Talking NFL This Season  Follow us on social between episodes: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Website