Steve interviews Mark Kriegel (00:21:25) the author of a new book about Mike Tyson called, "Baddest Man." Mr. Kriegel returns for the first time since 2012. Mark explains why not wanting to "give the money back" resulted in a new book about Mike Tyson. Mike also talks about Tyson's appeal in the 80's, the revenue he generated, and the likely outcomes to living at the speed Tyson was back then. Mark also remembers Tyson's famous fight against Micheal Spinks, his relationship with Cus D'Amato, and...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:18:00) who returns to the podcast with a list of sports medias topics he needs to get off his chest. Jay talks about the end of Around the Horn. Jay remembers the good and bad times he spent on the show and explains why he thinks it was never the same after he left. Jay has thoughts on the Pablo Torre and Bill Simmons feud. Jay is tired of hearing about Jordan Hudson and Bill Belichick, and he also talks about Jeff Pearlman getting in the mix and calling out gam...
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Steve interviews Bob Costas (00:18:04) who returns to the podcast after making his debut at the start of season 14. Bob and Steve talk about the Atlanta Braves troubles, the Pittsburgh Pirates blowing their window with Paul Skenes, and Aaron Judge in the regular season vs. Aaron Judge in the post season. Bob recalls his time hosting the Cheers finale, explains what is left on his bucket list, and outs himself as a casual hockey fan. Bob also plays a round of 9 in 90 where he gives a Mt. Rushmore...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Steve interviews SL Price (00:21:50) the author of an upcoming book about lacrosse in the United States. Mr. Price returns for the first time since September of 2022. After spending eight years researching and writing, The American Game will be released on May 20, 2025. Mr. Price explains why he wanted to write the book, the stereotypes about the game and the people who play it that he found to be false and the few that proved to be true. Mr Price also talks about Jim Brown, box lacrosse, and th...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Steve interviews Field Yates (00:16:45) from ESPN. Field joins us shortly after returning home from Green Bay where he was covering the NFL Draft. Field talks about walking around Green Bay, the layout of the draft, and behind the scenes in the ESPN production meetings for the broadcast of the draft. Field also explains what was happening behind the scenes when the Browns traded the second pick to the Jaguars and the reaction when Shedeur Sanders was finally drafted. Also, Mike Triplett from New...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 37 min
Steve interviews Adrian Dater (00:11:55) his old partner on The Lonely End of the Rink podcast. Adrian joins us from St. Louis where he is covering his first Frozen Four. Steve and Adrain talk Sabres playoff drought, the Avalanche's playoff hopes, and the return of Gabriel Landeskog. Adrain has opinions on Ovechkin breaking Gretzky's record, the best teams heading into the NHL Playoffs, and the success of the Four Nations tournament. The guys also discuss Kiss, Gene Simmons, the Frozen Four, and...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Steve interviews Kenny Albert (00:10:56) from TNT Sports. Kenny is less than 24 hours from calling one of the biggest goals in National Hockey League history. We ask Kenny about the atmosphere in the building, how the game ended up on TNT with him on the call, and what he was thinking watching Alexander Ovechkin come close to breaking the record on Friday. Kenny also talks about preparing for the moment, how he ranks the call among the other big ones in his career, and tells us the about the mom...
Apr 07, 2025•58 min
Steve interviews Neil Best (00:18:04) from Newsday. Neil is back and disappointed Cornell was one goal away from making the Frozen Four. Steve and Neil are all over the place discussing Mike Francesa and Chris Russo, morning radio in New York City, and the role of sports radio in 2025. Neil also discusses the ed of the road for Sam Rosen, a new era of broadcasters across all sports, and Joe Buck calling baseball. The guys also talk about the tush push, torpedo bats, and Alexander Ovechkin chasin...
Apr 04, 2025•2 hr 11 min
Steve interviews Kostya Kennedy (00:22:02) the author of a new book about Paul Revere. Kennedy returns to the show to discuss his new book, The Ride. Kennedy explains the challenges of writing a book that takes place in the 18th century and why he wanted to write a book about someone from history instead of sports. Kennedy also talks about Revere's work as a dentist, his historic ride alerting people of the British coming, and his personal life as a father of sixteen children. Steve and Kostya a...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Steve interviews Richard Deitsch (00:19:29) from The Athletic. Deitsch returns to talk about the long term impact of the 4 Nations for the NHL. Deitsch also talks about watching the game in Canada, the health of the USA vs Canada rivalry, and look ahead to hockey at the Olympics in 2026. Steve and Richard look back one last time at Tom Brady's first season as a broadcaster. Also, Steve and Richard talk about Francesco Camarda, the biggest sports media stories in 2025, and more. Steve starts the ...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Paula and Steve Bennett host a podcast made to accompany Paula's school project on Joe DiMaggio. Paula explains why she chose to do a project about Joe DiMaggio and goes over his many accomplishments on and off the baseball field. The podcast includes sound clips and quotes by Jeff Passan (ESPN), Kostya Kennedy (author, formerly of Sports Illustrated) and Bob Costas.
Feb 22, 2025•23 min
Steve interviews Jeff Passan (00:20:16) ESPN's Senior MLB Insider. Passan, most famous for being TSC's first guest, returns to talk about the upcoming baseball season. Of course, most of the conversation isn't about baseball. Steve and Jeff talk about the weather, being a man around the house, and Francesco Camarda. Eventually, the baseball discussion begins. Jeff spends most of the talk disagreeing with Steve's opinions about the economics of baseball, Ohtani the heel, and MVP voting. Jeff also...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Steve interviews Andy Greene (00:19:43) a senior writer for Rolling Stone magazine and RollingStone.com. Andy returns to discuss the Super Bowl halftime show and its lack of crossover appeal. Andy also discusses Record Store Day, new rock bands, and why the lack of MTV has limited their ceiling. Andy talks about the summer concert tours that have been announced, another farewell for Ozzy Osbourne, and he gives his thoughts on Dark Matter. Steve starts the show with First Things First and talks a...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Steve interviews Greg Wyshynski (00:16:21) the lead hockey writer for ESPN. Greg returns to the pod to give a brief outside perspective on what the hell is wrong with the Buffalo Sabres. Greg also discusses the upcoming 4 Nations tournament, Russia'a absence, and the heated rivalry between the USA and Canada. Greg and Steve also discuss the Hutson brothers, sports media, and Tom Brady's first season as a color commentator for Fox. Steve starts the show with First Things First and talks about the...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Steve interviews Cole Hutson (00:18:50) from Boston University and USA Hockey. Cole debuts just like his brother Lane did after winning a gold medal for USA Hockey at the World Junior Hockey Championships. Cole talks about growing up being Lane and Quinn's younger brother, meeting expectations at BU, and his thoughts on the changing landscape of junior/college hockey. Cole and Steve also talk about playing for Steve's brother Anthony, his goals for the future, and his social life at BU. Steve st...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Steve interviews Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel (00:22:45) from AndrewMarchand.com. Andrew returns and Jon makes his debut despite being sick. The guys tell us about meeting at Ithaca College and how the new podcast partnership came to be. Meterparel explains how he developed his radio balls and talks about being critical of announcers despite being an announcer. Eventually Jon logs off to check into the nearest Immediate Care and Andrew and Steve talk about Tom Brady's future at Fox and a f...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min
On the 56th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 11), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the 1985 PPV event, The Wrestling Classic. On this night, Hulk Hogan defends the WWF Heavyweight Championship against Roddy Rowdy Piper. At the top, it's just Paula and Steve. Paula tells us that her Elf on the Shelf is currently training with Mr. T and Hulk Hogan to get revenge on three heel wrestlers that taped her to our kitchen cabinets. Paula also does a few blind rankings...
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Steve interviews Joe Buck (00:08:16) from ESPN's Monday Night Football. Joe is back to talk about how his season is going and how working and traveling with his wife Michelle has impacted his routines and broadcasts. Joe also talks about how fast time moves as a father, tells us his favorite track on Pearl Jam's Dark Matter, and discusses Joe Davis' call of the Freddie Freeman home run in the World Series. Steve starts the show with a brief version of First Things First and talks about the Sabre...
Nov 27, 2024•58 min
On the 55th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 10), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into Survivor Series 1991. On this night, Hulk Hogan wrestles the Undertaker for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. At the top, Paula, Dave and Steve are together for the first time in ages. After exchanging pleasantries, Steve challenges Dave and Paula to complete blind rankings in a series of categories he created and some submitted by listeners. After the break, Steve and Da...
Nov 22, 2024•2 hr
Steve interviews Joe Davis (00:17:40) from Fox Sports. Joe is fresh off calling another World Series for Fox. Steve and Joe talk about Joe's memorable call of the Freddie Freeman home run in game one against the New York Yankees. Joe also talks about being the voice of the LA Dodgers and then having to call their games for the entire Nation. Joe also explains how he handles the criticism and his reaction to the Yankees meltdown. Joe and Steve talk a little football including Joe working with Gre...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Steve interviews John Feinstein (00:16:59) author and columnist from the Washington Post. John joins us to promote not one but two new books. First, The Ancient Eight, is a look at football played in the Ivy League. Next, Five Banners, is a deep dive into the five National Championship victories by Coach K and Duke basketball. Steve and John talk about things unique to sports in the Ivy League, Christian Laettner, Butler's near miss, and Mike Lupica. John also tells us where he was when Laettner...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Steve interviews Sean McDonough (00:32:03) from ESPN. Sean joins us to talk about his difficult journey through last year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sean also talks about criticism of announcers on twitter, the problem baseball has with its broadcasts, and the low energy vs. high energy debate. Sean also talks about his call during of the Atlanta Braves walk-off hit to win game seven of the 1992 NLCS, the NHL's upcoming 4 Nations Face-off, and calling Boston Red Sox games. Steve starts the show wit...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min
On the 54th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 9), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the house show from Madison Square Garden on 02-23-1992. On this night, Hulk Hogan wrestles in a 20-man over the top battle royal against 19 of the biggest wrestlers in the world. At the top, it's just Paula and Steve. We learned Paula has many boyfriends, won a cheerleading competition, and has a very unusual Halloween costume. After the break, Steve catches up with Davey Caffe...
Oct 22, 2024•2 hr 6 min
Steve interviews Chad Finn (00:17:29) from the Boston Globe. Chad makes his debut and kicks it off by telling stories about covering the 1992-93 Maine hockey team that featured Paul Kariya and ended with a National Championship. Chad talks about his journey to achieving his dream of becoming a columnist for the Boston Globe. Chad also discusses announcers during the baseball playoffs, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, and the book he helped put together that features hundreds of columns about the Celtics...
Oct 17, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Steve interviews Joe Posnanski (00:14:54) from joeblogs.joeposnanski.com. Joe is back to promote his sixth book to be featured in The Sports-Casters book club. Why We Love Football is the next in a line of books Joe has written dating back to the Baseball 100. Joe talks about making the list, leaving out Tracy Porter's pick-six, Steve Gleason's punt block, and Joe Theismann's leg running into Lawrence Taylor. Joe also gives his thoughts on the 2024 Braves, Max Fried, and the Greg Maddux document...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:16:12) from jaymariotti.substack.com. Jay is back on the podcast and of fire after having just returned from a trip to Chicago to watch the pathetic White Sox. Jay goes off on poor ownership in baseball, the Chicago Bears, and the first few weeks of the NFL season. After Steve is fooled by a pinned article, Jay does speak on a column he wrote two years ago about life after ESPN. Also, Christopher "Bulldog" Parker returns (01:08:48) to chat about being on the rad...
Sep 27, 2024•2 hr 5 min
On the 53rd episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 8), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the season premier of Saturday Night's Main Event on 10-29-1988. On this night, Hulk Hogan wrestles Haku with the lovely Miss Elizabeth at his side. At the top, it's just Paula and Steve. We learned Paula has started third grade, a new season of cheerleading, and went to see the new Beetlejuice movie. After the break, Steve catches up with Davey Caffeine or Hollywood (FL) Dave a...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Steve interviews Carson Breber and Logan Camden (00:15:02) from Nerd Sesh. The boys join us to talk about meeting at Arizona St, creating content for YouTube, and sports in the 21st century. The guys also explain their love for sports history, appreciating players from all eras, and Carson explains how he became a Bills fan. There is some sports trivia, talk about chicken wings, and Steve even worked in some Pearl Jam. Steve starts the show with First Things First and covers Spalletti's first It...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 55 min
Steve interviews Stewart Mandel (00:13:10) from The Athletic. Stewart joins us to preview the 2024 College Football season. Stewart explains what teams are in what conferences, how the new playoff is going to work, and other changes new to college football this season. Mandel also talks about that snake Lincoln Riley and tells us if USC will (they should) fire him if they have another bad season. Stewart also tells us who might make the playoffs, gives us his final four, and picks a Heisman winn...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Steve interviews Kostya Kennedy (00:22:32) former senior writer for Sports Illustrated. Kostya joins us to talk about his book, 56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports. Kostya makes his debut to talk about Joe DiMaggio, the Italian-American experience, DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak and his life after baseball. Kostya explains his attitude later in his like and the impact his divorce with Marilyn Monroe had on it. Also, the pressure of the hit streak, hoe close it was to being 73...
Aug 01, 2024•2 hr 3 min
