Category Archives: Football

Varsity Blues’ Ron Lester

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STORY UPDATED Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:35 pm ET: Ron Lester spoke with BlogTalkRadio’s World Talk Live! today, discussing his ongoing recovery from his 2001 weight-loss surgery, his new fitness regime and his upcoming role in a Judd Apatow comedy – in which he’ll be wearing a fat suit. To hear the interview, click here.

“The hard work of so many, sacrificed by the disrespect of few,” said Coach Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight, also a BlogTalkRadio guest) in 1999′s Varsity Blues. Today, Ron Lester, who portrayed linebacker Billy Bob, joins BlogTalkRadio for an exclusive interview.

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Comedian and Actor, Ron Lester, joins The War Zone tonight at 9pm ET. Lester, who won hearts the world over as the hard-drinking, gregarious big man who suffers greatly at the hands of his brutally demanding coach played by Voight.

Lester’s a whole different man now – and smaller too, having slimmed down from his former 508 pounds. Join them live tonight.

Varsity Blues’ Ron Lester

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STORY UPDATED Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:35 pm ET: Ron Lester spoke with BlogTalkRadio’s World Talk Live! today, discussing his ongoing recovery from his 2001 weight-loss surgery, his new fitness regime and his upcoming role in a Judd Apatow comedy – in which he’ll be wearing a fat suit. To hear the interview, click here.

“The hard work of so many, sacrificed by the disrespect of few,” said Coach Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight, also a BlogTalkRadio guest) in 1999′s Varsity Blues. Today, Ron Lester, who portrayed linebacker Billy Bob, joins BlogTalkRadio for an exclusive interview.

Lester

Comedian and Actor, Ron Lester, joins The War Zone tonight at 9pm ET. Lester, who won hearts the world over as the hard-drinking, gregarious big man who suffers greatly at the hands of his brutally demanding coach played by Voight.

Lester’s a whole different man now – and smaller too, having slimmed down from his former 508 pounds. Join them live tonight.

Two 1972 UNDEFEATED Miami Dolphins

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If you are an NFL fan, you have to recognize the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season, like it or not. Fins Radio delivers two players from that undefeated Dolphins team this week for your listening pleasure.

bob_kuechenberg3 Tonight at 8pm ET, Dolphin’s offensive lineman, Bob “Kooch” Kuechenberg, joins the Fins Radio team for an exclusive interview.

And then tomorrow, Thursday at 8pm ET, Pro football Hall-Of-Famer, Larry Little, tapped by one prestigious selection panel as the NFL’s outstanding blocker will be live.

Don’t miss this golden opportunity.

Super Bowl Previews and Postgames on BlogTalkRadio

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Today is Super Bowl XLII, of course, and since BlogTalkRadio hosts are on top of everything, we have your news, reviews and previews right here.

Super Bowl First up, Frankie the Sports Guy will discuss all of the events leading up to Super Bowl XLII with Joe Pietaro from NY Sportscene magazine. Joe will be in Arizona giving us the latest on all of the media frenzy. Catch the show at 9am ET.

Then at noon, T-Money from Around the Spectrum prepares the world for the Giants / Patriots match up in Arizona with the Super Bowl Bonanza. Game Time Decision‘s Brian Swaw will join him to help discuss the game. Catch this two hour special at 12pm ET.

At 5pm ET, Forecast Radio will host a pregame show with Kevin Held and Ralph Malbrough.

And then at 10:30pm ET, Forecast Radio will be back so you can get it all off your chest with their postgame report. Kevin and Ralph will talk game, commercials and all things Super Bowl.

Gotham Sports Media Launches – Live From Mickey Mantle’s – on BlogTalkRadio

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Gotham Sports Media is launching “Live From Mickey Mantle’s” on BlogTalkRadio “the most popular web-based platform for independent broadcasters.”

Live from Mickey Mantle's A press release issued this week announced the launch of the new show that will air every Friday night LIVE from Mickey Mantle’s, a historic establishment on Central Park South in New York City. The show debuts February 1, at 6pm Eastern Time. The two-hour live broadcasts will feature guests from the world of New York sports.

Commenting on the news, Alan Levy, CEO, BlogTalkRadio said:

“BlogTalkRadio is proud to be able to provide a platform that allows citizen broadcasters like Gotham Sports to produce high-quality shows from anywhere in the world. ‘Live from Mickey Mantle’s’ is a demonstration of what BlogTalkRadio can do in the hands of enthusiastic business people.”

GothamSportsMediaThe broadcast, to be hosted by Mark Healey and Mike Silva, is the latest addition to the Gotham Sports Media Network of shows, joining Gotham Baseball Live, Talking Baseball Live with Paul Greco and Lenny Melnick, Gotham Hoops Live, Baseball Talk with Carl “The Cabbie” & Dugout Joe and Gotham Nation.

Gotham Sports Media Launches – Live From Mickey Mantle's – on BlogTalkRadio

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Gotham Sports Media is launching “Live From Mickey Mantle’s” on BlogTalkRadio “the most popular web-based platform for independent broadcasters.”

Live from Mickey Mantle's A press release issued this week announced the launch of the new show that will air every Friday night LIVE from Mickey Mantle’s, a historic establishment on Central Park South in New York City. The show debuts February 1, at 6pm Eastern Time. The two-hour live broadcasts will feature guests from the world of New York sports.

Commenting on the news, Alan Levy, CEO, BlogTalkRadio said:

“BlogTalkRadio is proud to be able to provide a platform that allows citizen broadcasters like Gotham Sports to produce high-quality shows from anywhere in the world. ‘Live from Mickey Mantle’s’ is a demonstration of what BlogTalkRadio can do in the hands of enthusiastic business people.”

GothamSportsMediaThe broadcast, to be hosted by Mark Healey and Mike Silva, is the latest addition to the Gotham Sports Media Network of shows, joining Gotham Baseball Live, Talking Baseball Live with Paul Greco and Lenny Melnick, Gotham Hoops Live, Baseball Talk with Carl “The Cabbie” & Dugout Joe and Gotham Nation.

NFL Network Host Rich Eisen on BlogTalkRadio

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Former ESPN anchor and current NFL Network host Rich Eisen pops into BlogTalkRadio tonight to take your calls.

Eisen Frankie The Sports Guy welcomes Rich Eisen of the NFL Network tonight at 11pm ET to chat about Eisen’s new book, “Total Access: The Journey to the Center of the NFL Universe.” He will also talk about important events in sports and take your calls at (646) 716-8896.

Rich Eisen joined ESPN as a Sports Center anchor/reporter in March 1996. He is currently the host of the NFL Network show, NFL Total Access and has been with the network since it began in 2003. Known for his humorous anecdotes, Eisen is a knowledgeable source of information about America’s favorite Sport, memorable moments and insight.

Kansas City Chiefs lineman Kyle Turley

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Who gives away an entire NFL game-day salary to a charity? Apparently Kyle Turley does and he’s happy to do it.

turley2.jpgHost Robert Brewer welcomes Kansas City Chiefs lineman Kyle Turley as he plans to donate his entire game check to the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance and coordination of social services to retired NFL players in dire need. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, providing hands-on assistance to help retired players deal with hardships they may face after football.

Find out more about this noteworthy cause as Robert continues the discussion of the NFL’s faulty disability and retirement programs today at 5pm ET on The Sports Insider Show.