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The Mike Tirico Podcast

From the Olympics, to The Open Championship, to the NFL, Mike Tirico has covered some of the biggest sporting events in history. Join him weekly as he shares insights from the broadcast booth and talks with special guests about their careers, sports and life.
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Episodes

Dan Hicks, Paul Chryst, Dan Quinn, Anson Carter, and Jerry Bailey

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Thursday 6/11 -Dan Hicks on the restart of the PGA Tour -Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst on encouraging the Badgers football family to bond together and help others -Falcons coach Dan Quinn on protesting, Matt Ryan's voice, and showing leadership -Anson Carter on steps being taken within the NHL world to fight systemic racism -Jerry Bailey on the upcoming Belmont

Jun 12, 202053 minEp. 93

Tony Dungy, Stephanie Ruhle, Jim Furyk, Mike Smith, and Scott Dixon

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Thursday 6/4 -Tony Dungy on Drew Brees -Stephanie Ruhle on the business and economic impact the pandemic and demonstrations will have on sports -Jim Furyk on golf resuming next week -Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith on the upcoming Belmont -Scott Dixon on the restart of IndyCar this weekend

Jun 05, 202053 minEp. 88

Dave Bing, Ryan Saunders, Dwane Casey, Pedro & Carolina Martinez, and Kyle Petty

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Monday 6/1 -Basketball Hall of Famer and former Detroit mayor Dave Bing on the George Floyd murder and the response we've seen across the nation -Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders on being a white coach in the NBA and the need to listen and educate himself and listen to his players on how to deal with the George Floyd murder -Pistons head coach Dwane Casey discusses his upbringing in the 60s, the current relationship between the black community and the po...

Jun 01, 202053 minEp. 85

Tony Dungy, Rebecca Lowe, Matt Rhule, James van Riemsdyk, and Ricky Carmichael

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Friday 5/29 -Tony Dungy on the situation in Minneapolis -Rebecca Lowe on the return of the Premier League -Matt Rhule on entering year 1 as the Panthers coach -James van Riemsdyk on the NHL's plan to return to the ice -Ricky Carmichael on the return of supercross this weekend

May 29, 202049 minEp. 84

Terry Francona, Chris Mullin, Chris Simms, Robbie Earle, Jeff Burton, and Eli Tomac

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Thursday 5/28 -Robbie Earle on the news that the Premier League will return June 17 -Indians manager Terry Francona on getting his team ready for a return, why the owners and MLBPA shouldn't negotiate so publicly, and coaching Michael Jordan in the minors -Chris Simms on the 4th & 15 alternative, Sky Judge, and his Top 40 QB Countdown -Jeff Burton on the state of the state since the NASCAR restart -Chris Mullin on today's NBA, and his relief efforts durin...

May 29, 202054 minEp. 83

Matt Nagy, Jon Cooper, Keith Jones, Brian Boucher, Kathryn Tappen, and Ryan Murphy

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Wednesday 5/27 -Keith Jones & Brian Boucher discuss the NHL's Return To Play announcement, and break down some of the preliminary round matchups -Lightning head coach Jon Cooper on the tournament if the NHL season restarts -Kathryn Tappen on her message to the Class of 2020 and the kids that didn't get to experience a normal graduation and senior year -Olympian Ryan Murphy on how he's training and helping folks during the pandemic -Bears head coach Matt N...

May 28, 202046 minEp. 82

Mark Cuban, Ron Rivera, John Swofford, Chase Briscoe, and Liam McHugh

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Tuesday 5/26 -Mavs owner Mark Cuban proposes a playoff format if the NBA resumes, and explains why now is the best time to start a business -Washington head coach Ron Rivera on Dwayne Haskins, the Rooney Rule, 4th & 15 in place of an onsides kick, and buying a house during a pandemic -ACC Commissioner John Swofford on the challenges that schools and conferences face in returning to action -NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe on his emotional win at Darlington las...

May 26, 202053 minEp. 81

Tom Colicchio, David Shaw, John Carlson, Dale Jarrett, and Leigh Diffey

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Thursday 5/21 -Dale Jarrett on Denny Hamlin's win at Darlington -Stanford coach David Shaw on the school's focus on education for student-athletes and why the Pac-12 wants uniformity in coming back -Tom Colicchio on the latest episode of Top Chef , which features an Olympic flavor, and what he's doing to assist people in the restaurant business -John Carlson on why he hasn't worn skates since the NHL shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic -Leigh Diffey on the re...

May 21, 202053 minEp. 79

Jim Harbaugh, IOC President Thomas Bach, Matt Kenseth, Taylor Hall, and Townsend Bell

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Wednesday 5/20 -Matt Kenseth pulls over to the side of the road on his way to tonight's NASCAR race at Darlington -Taylor Hall on his hopes for a return of the NHL season -IOC President Thomas Bach on planning for the Tokyo Olympics -Townsend Bell on what should have been Indy 500 week -Jim Harbaugh on the sting of constantly falling short vs Ohio St, his love for baseball, and the state of college athletics

May 21, 202052 minEp. 78

Ryan Newman, Kerri Walsh-Jennings, Rebecca Lowe, Jimmy Roberts, and James Hinchcliffe

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Tuesday 5/19 -Rebecca Lowe on the Premier League's potential return, and a proper English breakfast -Ryan Newman on returning the track after his fiery crash at Daytona -Jimmy Roberts on the new Tiger Woods documentary scheduled to air this week -Kerri Walsh-Jennings on the power of positivity -James Hinchcliffe on itching to get back racing

May 19, 202053 minEp. 77

Kevin Harvick, Rodney Harrison, Jason Hehir, Steve Sands, and Jim Salisbury

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Monday 5/18 (2:20) Kevin Harvick on his Cup Series win as NASCAR resumed racing (12:40) Steve Sands on reporting from the Driving Relief charity skins match (26:30) Rodney Harrison on Aaron Rodgers, Jarrett Stidham, and the NFL reopening some facilities (37:15) The Last Dance director Jason Hehir on interviewing Michael Jordan, what he wished he could have included in the 10-part film, and why he didn't get any editorial stop signs from MJ's camp (47:30) Jim ...

May 18, 202053 minEp. 76

Joe Judge, Allyson Felix, Michele Tafoya, Tyler Johnson, and Paul Rabil

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Wednesday 5/6 (1:30) Michele Tafoya on Frank Gore, Marshawn Lynch, and the coldest game she's ever been on the sidelines for (11:50) Giants head coach Joe Judge on lessons from Belichick, assessing Daniel Jones, and why video games are valuable for team bonding (26:00) Allyson Felix, the most decorated female Olympian in track & field history, talks about regrouping after Tokyo was postponed (36:30) Lightning RW Tyler Johnson on the possible resumption of...

May 06, 202052 minEp. 71

Roy Williams, Calais Campbell, K.C. Johnson, Jimmy Dunne, and Kathryn Tappen

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Tuesday 5/5 (2:00) Kathryn Tappen on the latest with the NHL (13:15) UNC men's basketball coach Roy Williams on the Tar Heels tough season, the state of college basketball, and Michael Jordan stories (25:30) Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson on Jerry Krause's unpublished memoirs (31:00) Ravens DL Calais Campbell on joining Baltimore, surprisingly difficult virtual workouts, and awaiting the birth of his child (42:40) Jimmy Dunne, president of Seminole Golf Club, on ...

May 05, 202053 minEp. 70

Mark Emmert, Eddie Olczyk, Adam Wainwright, and Britney Eurton

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Thursday 4/30 (2:15) Eddie Olczyk on missing the Derby, and the latest with the NHL (13:46) NCAA president Mark Emmert on compensating student-athletes, the chances of a college football season, and the state of collegiate athletics (40:45) Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright on his initiative to help folks during the COVID-19 pandemic (47:45) Britney Eurton on the state of horse racing

Apr 30, 202052 minEp. 67

Gus Malzahn, Kevin Harvick, Pete Thamel, Rutledge Wood, Steve Sands, and Ted Ligety

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Wednesday 4/29 (2:30) Pete Thamel on the big morning news from the NCAA (12:00) Rutledge Wood on the optimism for a NASCAR return and missing the Derby (20:10) Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn on why Jarrett Stidham is ready to lead the Pats, and why team who pass on Cam Newton better watch out (30:25) Kevin Harvick on why he thinks NASCAR is ready to return in a safe way (41:10) Steve Sands on the latest in the world of golf (46:50) Ted Ligety discusse...

Apr 29, 202052 minEp. 66

John Elway, John Lynch, Peter King, David Feherty, & Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Tuesday 4/28 David Feherty on the return of golf, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and the Ryder Cup without fans. John Elway on drafting Jerry Jeudy, developing Drew Lock, and satisfying the hunger to keep competing. Peter King on observing the Bucs virtual draft room John Lynch on how the 49ers executed their draft plan Jeffrey Dean Morgan on his Seahawks fandom and what he hears most often from fans of the Walking Dead.

Apr 28, 202052 minEp. 65
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