Dive into the inspiring journey of Matt Birk, a man who went from a self-proclaimed "late bloomer" in sports to an NFL star and Harvard graduate. In this episode of "Games People Play with Bernie Corbett," Matt shares the twists and turns of his life, from his humble beginnings in St. Paul, Minnesota, to his 14-year tenure in the NFL, and his recent venture into the political arena. Join us as we explore how this Renaissance man continues to impact the world through his charity work, his dedicat...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Join us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Giants legend Ottis "OJ" Anderson as he shares behind-the-scenes moments from the iconic Super Bowl 25. In this second of two parts on "Games People Play," Bernie Corbett uncovers the stories of practice pants superstitions, the psychological strategies of Bill Parcells, and the hard-hitting plays that defined a championship. Tune in for an episode that's as gripping as the final moments of a Super Bowl nail-biter. == Track: "Im Coming Back Again...
Feb 07, 2024•41 min
Dive into the exhilarating world of football legends as Games People Play welcomes in none other than Super Bowl XXV hero, Ottis "OJ" Anderson. Sit back as host Bernie Corbett takes you on a journey through OJ's illustrious career. In this first of two parts, OJ talks about getting his start in West Palm Beach, his decision to attend the University of Miami, becoming rookie of the year for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979, and a trade to the Giants many saw as the end of his career, but as we kno...
Jan 31, 2024•44 min
Dive into the second part of this gripping journey of Theo Fluery, from the dizzying heights of NHL stardom to the harrowing depths of personal struggles with addiction and mental health. Join us as we unravel the story of this hockey icon, whose battle off the ice became his most formidable. In this episode, we discuss Theo's legacy, his cultural roots, and how he transformed his darkest moments into a beacon of hope for others. Don't miss this raw and revealing conversation on "The Games Peopl...
Jan 24, 2024•47 min
In this episode, Bernie Corbett welcomes the electrifying presence of Theo Fleury, whose life story is a wild ride. In the first of a two-part conversation, Theo takes us from his humble beginnings in Russell, Manitoba, to the dizzying heights of the NHL. Fleury's tale is one of triumph, grit, and the transformative power of sports we love bringing you on Games People Play. == Track: "Im Coming Back Again" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/tzpr1l...
Jan 17, 2024•40 min
There are but a handful of professional athletes who are universally recognized as the greatest at what they do. Today’s guest is one such athlete. Join Bernie in welcoming Pro Football Hall of Famer, 9-time first-team All-Pro and NFL 100 All-Time Team member Anthony Muñoz to the program in the second of a two-part conversation to talk about Anthony’s 13 seasons of dominance at the left tackle position while playing with the Bengals. Plus: the “Freezer Bowl”; rehabbing knee injuries; the heartbr...
Dec 20, 2023•44 min
There are but a handful of professional athletes who are universally recognized as the greatest at what they do. Today’s guest is one such athlete. Join Bernie in welcoming Pro Football Hall of Famer, 9-time first-team All-Pro and NFL 100 All-Time Team member Anthony Muñoz to the program in the first of a two-part conversation to talk about his single-parent upbringing in Ontario, CA, where he became a three-sport star at Chaffey High School before winning National Championships in baseball and ...
Dec 13, 2023•45 min
Charlie Ward is the only Heisman Trophy winner to play in the NBA, but that distinction is just a small part of his story. Join us today on the Games People Play podcast as Bernie Corbett welcomes the former Sullivan Award winner to discuss his unique path in life, including his ever-evolving faith in God, learning assertiveness from his older sister and the complex college recruiting challenges he faced as a two-sport star at Thomas County Central High School in Georgia. You’ll hear about Charl...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Martin St. Louis took the hard road to the highest honor in the game. A native of Laval, Quebec, St. Louis carved out an NHL career that spanned 16 seasons from 1998-2015 despite being labeled as too small as a 5-foot-8 forward, which caused him not to be drafted or signed to an NHL contract after amassing 267 points (91 goals, 176 assists) 139 games over four seasons at the University of Vermont. St. Louis signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 31, 2000. He scored 40 po...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Today on the Games People Play podcast, Bernie talks to a man whose contributions to the game of basketball go far beyond his sizeable on-court resume, which includes an NBA championship, an Olympic Gold Medal and an ABA Most Valuable Player Award. Please join us in welcoming four-time NBA All-Star, Spencer Haywood, to the program in the second of two parts to chronicle his remarkable journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bernie and Spenc...
Nov 23, 2023•50 min
Today on the Games People Play podcast, Bernie talks to a man whose contributions to the game of basketball go far beyond his sizeable on-court resume, which includes an NBA championship, an Olympic Gold Medal and an ABA Most Valuable Player Award. Join us in welcoming four-time NBA All-Star Spencer Haywood to the program for the first of two parts to chronicle his remarkable journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. You’ll hear about the ext...
Nov 16, 2023•52 min
Bernie Corbett continues his conversation with 17-year Major Leaguer Reggie Smith this week. The two discuss Smith's decision to leave St. Louis after three years and move to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he played in two more World Series before finally winning a title in 1981. They then talk about playing for the first African-American manager in Frank Robinson, and becoming the first Major League star to make the decision to play in Japan. Reggie talks about playing for the great Sadaharu Oh...
Nov 09, 2023•45 min
Bernie Corbett is joined this week by 17-year Major Leaguer Reggie Smith, who played in four World Series and was named an All-Star seven times in his career. The two talked for more than an hour and a half, so the conversation will be split into two parts. They begin by talking about Reggie's upbringing, starting in Shreveport, Louisiana and moving out to Los Angeles. They discuss Reggie's father's involvement in the Negro Leagues before World War II and his own start in professional baseball i...
Nov 02, 2023•46 min
He’s the only pitcher in Major League history to record both 200 wins and 150 saves. He’s won a World Series Championship, a Cy Young Award and a Roberto Clemente Award. He’s FOX’s lead baseball analyst and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. And today, he’s guest number 1 of the Games People Play podcast. Join us in welcoming the great John Smoltz to the program as he and Bernie discuss John’s early life as a Detroit Tigers fan in Warren, MI, his 2-sport, all-state career at Waverly High Sch...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr
Join Bernie Corbett every week as we welcome retired athletic icons and provide them the forum to tell their story in full. Reconnect with the heroes of your yesterday today with Games People Play. Track: "Im Coming Back Again" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/tzpr1l
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