1. The Lowe Post
By ESPN
Description: Zach Lowe is a former writer for Sports Illustrated who later joined ESPN via the Grantland network. In his podcast, Lowe interviews NBA general managers, coaches, players, and other media personalities. Lowe’s specialty is breaking down rosters and player personnel with very sharp analytical opinion. Lowe is by far the smartest NBA analyst out there.
2. Ring Rust Radio
By Donald Wood and Mike Chiari
Description: This is by far one of the most entertaining podcasts out there in the wrestling arena.
Hosted by Donald Wood and Mike Chiari, these guys get some of the biggest wrestling names out there for exclusive interviews, including the WWE and TNA.
3. Move the Sticks
By Daniel Jeremiah
Description: Hosted by former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah, Move the Sticks covers everything NFL related, specifically player analysis for each position. This pod is unique because Jeremiah provides us with the insider account, and as a former account is able to provide the behind the scenes account that all NFL fans crave.
4. Sims and Lefkoe Podcast
By Chris Simms and Adam Lefkoe
Description: Chris Simms and Adam Lefkoe are two sharp football minds providing great NFL analysis. It also helps that Simms is a former NFL quarterback. They secure some big time interviews, and Simms really raises the bar by providing story that only a former player could.
5. We Da Best NBA Podcast
By Shlomo Wiesen
Description: The ESPN Radio’s Best of Mike and Mike is a sport podcast taken from a sports talk radio show, Mike and Mike in the Morning. It is hosted by Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg on ESPN Radio and simulcast on television, usually on ESPN2. They primarily focus on the day’s biggest sports topics and the humorous mockery between the Mikes.
6. Effectively Wild: Daily Prospectus
By Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Description: The guys over at Baseball Prospectus website are bringing us awesome MLB coverage in a big way. Grantland writer Ben Lindbergh joins up with Baseball Prospectus editor-in-chief Sam Miller to talk everything MLB-related, on every baseball topic imaginable. Whether macro level pennant races or a sleep summer July lineup change, these guys have the MLB covered.
7. Mike and Mike
By ESPN Radio
Description: The ESPN Radio’s Best of Mike and Mike is a sport podcast taken from a sports talk radio show, Mike and Mike in the Morning.
It is hosted by Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg on ESPN Radio and simulcast on television, usually on ESPN2. They primarily focus on the day’s biggest sports topics and the humorous mockery between the Mikes.
8. Puck Podcast
By Eddie and Doug
Description: Weekly podcast from two of the most passionate and zealous NHL fans that the Internet has ever seen. Everything from previews, game analysis, mock drafts, news, and rumors, these guys have it covered.
9. The Tennis Podcast
By David Law
Description: The Tennis Podcast is hosted by tennis commentator David Law, featuring co-host Catherine Whitaker. Law interviews some big guests, and breaks down games from all tournaments, including Wimbeldon, Davis Cup, and more.
10. RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast
By NFL
Description: Fantasy baseball is a year round sport – everything from previews, game by game analysis, sleepers, rookies, player values, draft prep, strategy and more. Hosted by Derek Van Riper, this MLB Fantasy baseball podcast is published 5 days a week!
Up and Coming
The following are Podcasts that haven’t established themselves enough to make the Top 10, but are hustling their way up there.
1. The Duane Jackson Theory
By Duane Jackson
The Duane Jackson Theory podcast covers Hip-Hop, Mixed Martial Arts, Current Events and Theory. Originally inspired by the Joe Rogan Experience you’ll be subject to many guests from completely different walks of life, as well as the possibility of some more famous names. Expect episodes with other artists to include on-the-spot Music Cyphers, whether it be rap, singing, or instrumental.
There will also be breakdowns of major UFC events, album reviews of upcoming artists, and future contests. What’s beginning as a non-live podcast will not only become live but also video capable in the next year. I want to thank everybody who’s been rocking with me from the very start, I’m going to try and make this as interactive as possible down the road.
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