Interviews

Episode 19: Peter Bergman
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Episode 19: Peter Bergman

Chris O'Gorman interviews three time Emmy Award winner and Young and Restless star Peter Bergman. The two discuss: the current state of the daytime drama industry and Peter's outlook for the future, the decades long on screen battle between Victor and Jack and the nature of their relationship off camera, the extent to which Peter and Eric Braeden influence Y&R writers, the development of Peter's character from scoundrel to voice of reason, a possible reconciliation between Nick and Sharon, the specifics of creating scenes from the initial receipt of a script through the final shoot, the pressure to be prepared for one take and how do soap stars stay in such great shape!

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Episode 18: Gil Hanse
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Episode 18: Gil Hanse

Chris O'Gorman interviews world renowned golf designer, restorer and renovator, Gil Hanse. The two discuss: Gil's preference to leave any Open Doctor titles with the Jones family, what attracted Gil to the business, his recent work at Oakmont Country Club and his insights as to how the course will play at this year's US Open, his work on elite venues prior to the hosting of a major is mostly about restoring the course back to its original design, can today's top courses continue to host majors without a dial back in distance, the history behind and current state of golf course tree removal programs, the serious challenges facing seaside golf courses, restoring century old greens to play at current day championship conditions, what makes Augusta National so special and Gil's idea of how long a modern course should be to host major tournaments going forward.

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Episode 17: Matt Doherty
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Episode 17: Matt Doherty

Chris O'Gorman interviews former Notre Dame and North Carolina basketball coach, Matt Doherty. The two discuss: Matt's decision to join hall of fame coach Dean Smith at North Carolina after being named a McDonalds All American, Matt reflects on his three years of playing with Michael Jordan in college and MJ's amazing talent and competitive drive, Coach Smith's successful coaching style and system, Coach K's public challenge of Dean Smith, the Carolina-Duke rivalry, the biggest decision of Matt's life as Carolina offered him the head coaching position upon the completion of his first year at Notre Dame, what led to his downfall as head coach of Carolina and Matt Rebounds once again at Doherty Coaching with executive coaching and keynote leadership speaking engagements.

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Episode 14: Danny Kanell (Part II)
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Episode 14: Danny Kanell (Part II)

Chris O'Gorman continues his discussion with former NFL QB Danny Kanell. In Part 2, they discuss: what will the College Football Playoff look like going forward, does Notre Dame have the system rigged, the success of the Florida St. football program under Coach Bowden and how he may have been able to challenge GOAT Nick Saban's 7 National Championships had there been an expanded College Football Playoff at the time, Danny feels that he was a better baseball player than football and while he harbors no regrets he does wonder if he should have pursued MLB, Danny's work with legendary Coach K, is the rumored ACC-Big East combination possible, changes coming to NIL and Danny reflects on the incredible 2024 NC State run to the Final Four and his nephew's key role.

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Episode 16: Steve Spagnuolo
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Episode 16: Steve Spagnuolo

Chris O'Gorman interviews all time great NFL defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. The two discuss: NFL running backs make a comeback and Steve says the cycle will turn back their way, the five yard chuck rule opened the door for NFL wide receivers and made the position a lot safer, Steve reflects on Super Bowl XLII as his Giant defenders shut down Tom Brady and denied the Pats a seat next to the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, can the "Tush Push" be stopped, the Chiefs dynasty run and how it all starts from the top, the Bills-Chiefs rivalry and their star quarterbacks, Super Bowl preparation, roughing the passer examined, Steve's thoughts on another head coaching position, Jim Nantz and Joe Buck weigh in on Steve's potential to reach the Hall of Fame as a coordinator and "Bundlerooski"!

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Episode 15: Jim Courier
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Episode 15: Jim Courier

Chris O'Gorman interviews Tennis Hall of Famer Jim Courier. The two discuss: Jim's career changing entry and exit from the famed Bollottieri Academy, Jim's early and unanticipated rise to a world number 1 ranking, the amazing story of the contemporaneous success and dominance of Djokovic, Federer and Nadal and could it ever be repeated, Jim stops the historic run of fan favorite Jimmy Connors at the 1991 US Open, the paltry share of revenues that tennis players receive relative to other US sports, Jim provides an inside look at the feuding governing tennis bodies and his expectation for Saudi investment in professional tennis, his early utilization of a sports psychologist that at the time was frowned upon and after a long Grand Slam drought, Jim is optimistic about the future for Men's American Tennis.

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Episode 14: Danny Kanell (Part I)
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Episode 14: Danny Kanell (Part I)

Chris O'Gorman interviews former NFL QB and current sports media podcaster and analyst, Danny Kanell. The two discuss: Danny's early exposure to professional athletes including houseguest and MLB super star Reggie Jackson. Danny's incredible one year transformation from his first year of organized football to the top ranked high school quarterback in the country, the College Football Playoff current and future structure, college football conference alignments, College Football Playoff payouts and school tv revenues.

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Episode 13: Michael O'Keefe
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Episode 13: Michael O'Keefe

Chris O'Gorman interviews Academy Award nominee Michael O'Keefe. The two discuss: Michael's successful film role in the Great Santini, which not only showcased his amazing acting talents, but his impressive basketball skills; his impressive baseball swing developed during the filming of The Slugger's Wife; his assurance and exaggeration to movie studio execs that he was a great golfer to land the role of Danny Noonan and the work he put in pre-production to try to get close to that level; the evolution of Caddyshack from a coming of age love story to "Agolfalypse Now"; an amazing party environment with all Caddyshack stars living in extremely close proximity; the successful pairing of Chevy Chase and Bill Murray in Caddyshack after a Saturday Night Live scuffle instigated by John Belushi; Lacey Underall/Cindy Morgan was not only a "hot number", but a true professional and Michael's reflection on the incredible improvisational talents of Chevy, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight and Bill Murray.

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Episode 12: Bill DeWitt
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Episode 12: Bill DeWitt

Chris O'Gorman interviews Bill DeWitt, the President of the St. Louis Cardinals. The two discuss: pitching injuries and shortened innings for starters, the inability of small and middle market teams to sign the game's best players, is it time for a salary cap in MLB, the relationship between owners and the Players Association and the need for improvement, the possibility of a national media rights deal in 2028 and the amazing St. Louis fan base.

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Episode 11: Ken Rosenthal
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Episode 11: Ken Rosenthal

Chris O'Gorman interviews Emmy Award winning baseball media columnist and Fox Sports contributor Ken Rosenthal. The two discuss: Juan Soto's record contract, are lower and smaller market teams contributing their fair share, does the Dodgers spending binge mean that it's time for a hard salary cap, pitcher injuries and less innings for starting pitchers, MLB's automated ball strike system, does baseball have a strike out problem and what's the end game for the Marlins.

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Episode 10: Fred Couples (Part II)
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Episode 10: Fred Couples (Part II)

The continuation of Chris O'Gorman's conversation with Hall of Fame golfer Fred Couples. In Part II, the two discuss: Fred's relationship with Tiger Woods and his view on Tiger's amazing record breaking career; Fred's feelings about LIV golf, its players and how the two tours may merge and when; was there another option for Phil within the Tour vs the Saudis; could Tiger and Phil have worked together; Fred's favorite tournament and the amazing Champions Dinner; and NBA royalty in Fred's family!

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Episode 10: Fred Couples (Part I)
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Episode 10: Fred Couples (Part I)

Chris O'Gorman interviews Hall of Fame golfer Fred Couples. The two discuss: the current state of Fred's game and his wonderful experience at the PNC Championship, Tiger's health status, Fred's recollection of his good break at Augusta's 12th hole which paved the way for his Masters victory, Fred's self negotiated logo deal with the FL Marlins in 1992 which will live on in eternity courtesy of Sports Illustrated, amazing Jim Nantz memories and stories., Fred's silky smooth golf swing and the successful start for TGL.

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Episode 9: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
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Episode 9: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred

Chris O'Gorman interviews MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. They discuss: Juan Soto's historic contract, MLB's relationship with the Players Association, the need for big name starting pitchers and the changes coming to establish more starting pitching stars, salary caps, MLB's success in shortening the length of games, the automated ball-strike system will soon be here, MLB expansion plans, the increased usage of deferred compensation and private equity in MLB.

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Episode 8: Seth Greenberg
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Episode 8: Seth Greenberg

Chris O'Gorman interviews ESPN's college basketball studio analyst and long time successful college coach, Seth Greenberg. The two discuss: competing against Coach K and Seth's personal relationship with the GOAT, are coaches using the portal to move underperforming players, the disappearance of academics in college sports, Coach Pitino's criticism of his team last year: a melt down or coaching genius, the changing role of college coaches, the emergence and role of general managers in college basketball, expanding the NCAA tournament field and the need for player contracts in college sports.

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Episode 7: Eric Woolworth
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Episode 7: Eric Woolworth

Chris O'Gorman speaks with Eric Woolworth, President of Business Operations for the Miami Heat. In this episode the two discuss: NBA tampering and the landing of NBA legend Pat Riley, NBA team valuations, potential league expansion, the Heat's approach to the Luxury Tax, Private Equity's role in the NBA and the fashionably late, but strong Miami fan base.

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Episode 6: Jay Bilas
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Episode 6: Jay Bilas

Chris O'Gorman hosts ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas. Jay and Chris discuss: the pending NCAA anti-trust settlement, the transfer portal, signing student athletes to contracts, revenue sharing in college sports, March Madness Tournament Committee analytics, the Duke-Carolina off season rivalry and Jay's decision to join Coach K and help establish one of the best programs in all of college sports.

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Episode 5: Tim O'Toole
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Episode 5: Tim O'Toole

Chris O'Gorman hosts University of Pittsburgh's Associate Head Basketball Coach Tim O'Toole. The two life long friends discuss: the amazing turnaround of the Pitt program with help from the transfer portal, the similarities/differences in the coaching styles of Hall of Fame coaches Coach K and Jim Boheim as described by the only coach to have worked as an assistant to both legends, the new parity in college basketball created by the transfer portal, and Tim's amazing college send off with the General, Coach Bobby Knight.

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Episode 4: Ian Baker-Finch
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Episode 4: Ian Baker-Finch

Chris O'Gorman interviews 1991 Open Champion and all time putting great and guru, Ian Baker-Finch. Ian says that Tiger is the GOAT in a narrow victory over Jack. Ian provides additional commentary on: Greg Norman and LIV, Jordan Spieth's putting woes, how putting held Adam Scott back from winning more majors, Rory's putting approach at this year's US Open, Tour players embracing non-standard putting grips, the yips cost Tom Watson the 2009 Open Championship at Turnberry and Ian's top putting tip for amateurs. All in the interest of defeating cancer!!!

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Episode 3: Mike Breen
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Episode 3: Mike Breen

Chris O'Gorman interviews another hall of fame broadcaster, Mike Breen. The two discuss many current and historic basketball topics, including: JJ Redick taking over as the Lakers coach and his special relationship with Lebron, NBA dynasties, The NovaKnicks, Phil Jackson's unsuccessful reunion with the Knicks, working with NBA legend Walt Clyde Frazier, NBA Goats and the magic of playing in The Garden.

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Episode 2: Jim Nantz
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Episode 2: Jim Nantz

Chris O'Gorman hosts all time great Jim Nantz! The two have a compelling discussion covering classic moments from the world of sports including; the decline of NFL superstar running backs, Jim unofficially awards the all time rushing record, the greatest double in the world of broadcasting, the GOAT in golf, Rory's quest for the career major slam, Jim's number one most thrilling moment in broadcasting, reflections on Tiger's 2019 Masters Return to Glory victory, and Jim Nantz for President

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Upcoming Interviews

Jim Nantz, Hall of Fame Broadcaster

Mike Breen, Hall of Fame Broadcaster

Ian Baker-Finch, 1991 Open Champion, Golf Broadcaster