In this, the farewell episode of "The Greatest" podcast, Megan and C.J. reminisce about some of their favorite memories of doing the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Super Bowl is upon us, and believe it or not, many out there say they watch The Big Game just for the commercials! Now, not all of us feel that strongly about the breaks in the action, but you can't deny that they have become an essential part of the show. This week, Megan and C.J. welcome Mary Santora (Alan Cox Show, "Hillbilly Boujee" https://orcd.co/hillbillyboujee ) as they discuss their picks for the greatest Super Bowl commercials ever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
It's a big topic for the Big Game this week on The Greatest! Prime yourself for the Super Bowl with the greatest duo Megan and C.J. as they welcome Heather Pink (PinkDear, NFL) to the mic to discuss the greatest super bowls of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Greatest, listen as Megan, C.J. and guest, Joe Kwaczala (Who Cares About the Rock Hall? podcast) fondly recall a time when throngs of fans would move as one to the irresistible sound of a stadium anthem. Perhaps those times will be back again soon, but until then, get hyped to this conversation about the greatest stadium songs ever and look forward to our return to the stands. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...
Basketball has been popular in Europe for decades, and over the years, many of Europe's best have gone on to flex their skills alongside the world's best in the NBA. In this episode, Megan and C.J. celebrate the best of the European NBA players with comedian Zach Pugh (What Things are What Things podcast). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Megan and C.J., along with their guest Kara Klenk ("That's Messed Up" podcast), kick off the new year with a listener-suggested topic as they explore some of the more notable athletes who have appeared on the arm of a Real Housewife over the years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ahhhhhhhh! It's the holiday season once again, and although this year may be different for many of us out there, one thing will remain the same – NBA Christmas games! So rejoice in the joy of the Christmas basketball spirit with The Greatest duo and their guest, Kenny DeForest (James Corden, Seth Meyers) as they get you ready for the occasion and discuss the best of the NBA Christmas games. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
It was one year ago that Megan and C.J. became teammates in life, and in that year, a lot happened. Now we find ourselves here as we join The Greatest duo as they mark the occasion by celebrating the greatest sports couples of all time and reminisce about some of the great sports moments they have shared together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
When it comes to years, 2020 has been a strange ride in so many ways. For fans of Los Angeles' sports, it has been a particularly wild one with a few more loop-de-loops and twisty turns than the other's. Los Angeles: The City of Angels, and this year, the City of Champions. There may not be a better time to join Megan, C.J. and their guest, comedian and fellow podcaster Steve Hernandez (Chatterbox, Views From the Vista) as they discuss the greatest LA athletes of all time. Learn more about your ...
It's a showboatin' celebration of the athletes who play with their own style; the ones with so much panache that even their adversaries have to stand back to watch in awe at times! On this week's episode of The Greatest, Megan and C.J. welcome Curt Neill (Writer/Director "Derek's Dead") to the show to run through some of the most joyous showboats of all time. https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/dereks-dead/id1537744587 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See om...
Quitters never win...except here, where if you didn't quit, you wouldn't be considered one of The Greatest ever! Megan and C.J. welcome Joe McAdam (BUTT Comedy) to the show to celebrate those who left their games in grand fashion! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When our neighbors to the north go to play, they play for keeps! In this highly anticipated and fan requested episode, Megan and C.J. welcome Rachel Bonnetta (Fox Sports, Hall of Shame podcast) to the show to discuss the greatest Canadian athletes of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
A special athlete can turn a small market team into an iconic franchise simply because of the mythology that develops around the player. After all, fans across the planet flock to stand behind a superstar who stays loyal to the underdog! Megan and C.J. welcome Ian Karmel (The Late Late Show and All Fantasy Everything Podcast) to the show this week to give some big-time love the the small-time markets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/lis...
The cities make the fans, and the fans make the team. Fans are, without a doubt, the lifeblood of any professional sports team. Most fans would argue that their team's city is the best, and always be right! On this episode, Megan and C.J. welcome Michael Joyce (Doing My Best with Michael Joyce podcast) to the mic to discuss their top 3 greatest sports cities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sports bring us together by running us through a gamut of common human emotions; and there is very little in the life of a sports fan that is more heartbreaking than when your team is the best, but fails to win it all. In this episode, Megan and C.J. are joined by Rob Haze (Sherman's Showcase, Espy's, Desus & Mero) as they give their picks for best teams to never reach the top of the heap. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
The Greatest duo welcome the Los Angeles Sparks’ head coach, 5-time NBA champion, basketball legend Derek Fisher to the mic as they discuss a variety of topics including The Bubble, The Lakers and what it means to be a leader. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York is a great sports city with some great sports venues that have seen some great sports moments. The Greatest duo, Megan and C.J. welcome writer, comedian and Astorian Jordan Temple (Atlanta, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) to the show to talk about some of the best of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
As summer winds down, The Greatest heats up as Megan and C.J. discuss the greatest hotties in sports with Rae Sanni (A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Good Place, and The President's Show). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whether we like to admit it or not, having a good cry from time to time can be the best medicine. Sports fans keep coming back not only for the game, but for the emotional rollercoaster ride; a ride on which bouts of tears may appear seemingly out of the blue. In this episode, Megan and C.J. invite Liza Treyger (glittercheese) back to The Greatest to talk about their most memorable tearjerkers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...
From time to time, emotions, in combination with a blast of adrenaline professional athletes experience while in the throes of a sporting contest, rear themselves in confounding ways. Add tv cameras, fans, opposing players and teammates to the mix and well, you have the recipe for the classic sports meltdown. From the wonderfully theatrical, to the downright concerning, Megan and C.J. talk about their top three with their guest, comedian Joe Kilgallon (The Joe Kilgallon Podcast). Learn more abou...
As we are in the in the midst of what is the most unique NBA Playoffs ever, Megan and C.J. jump into some of their top NBA Playoff moments with friend, comedian Tommy Mcnamara ("Who's Tommy?" with ASpecialThing Records, "Stand By Your Band" podcast). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Always under a slow-motion, high-definition magnifying glass, professional athletes are often the subjects of undue criticism. There are other moments when the mistake is so egregious, even the fan camped out at the hotdog stand has something to say about it. These are the ones that Megan and C.J. are interested in discussing this week with their guest Shaker Samman. Join them as they discuss the greatest mess-ups of all time! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork....
Chicago, one of the great American sports cities - home to many iconic teams that have had a whole hose of historic moments. In this episode of The Greatest, they discuss some of the top sports moments in Chicago's history with Chicagoan Will Miles (South Side, Sherman's Showcase, Grown-ish, Comedy Central). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
There is perhaps nothing more a sign of the times than the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida. Inside of this zone, players are forced to find new ways to keep themselves busy which has led to a slew of interesting events that have given fans a peek into a fresh dimension. On this episode, Megan and C.J. welcome back Josiah Johnson as they discuss some of their favorite moments of the NBA bubble so far. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/liste...
What kind of monsters would place a ban on celebrations, stifling an athletes ability to express pure joy? To limit that avenue of self-expression extinguishes the flame of childlike enthusiasm we all felt while playing sports in the neighborhood as kids. So on this episode of The Greatest, Megan and CJ welcome AJ Curry (Senior Manager, Social Content for the NFL) as they celebrate the great celebrators of our time! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omn...
Sibling rivalries are not only the stuff of Shakespearian tragedy, but they are often the fuel that drives two, thee, four or even a whole family of overachievers to reach great heights. Megan and C.J. welcome brothers Jason and Randy Sklar (Sklarbro Country) to the show to talk about some of their favorite siblings in sport's history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
When we watch a sports on TV, the way we feel is shaped by what we are hearing just as much as what we are seeing. The insight, the delivery and the camaraderie of the commentators color our takeaways in ways that we often don't realize unless we stop to think about it. In this episode of The Greatest, Megan and C.J, invite sports influencer Da Kid Gowie (@dakidgowie on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, House of Highlights, Bleacher Report) to the show to discuss their picks for the greatest sport...
The wonderful realm of social media; a place where truth and nonsense can be jumbled together to form great entertainment. It is the perfect place for those who aim for relevancy to go and play. Some do it well, some do it different, and there is that ever-present possibility that some will eventually fall flat on their faces. These revelations make larger-then-life figures seem more relatable. In this episode, Megan and C.J. welcome Omar Raja (ESPN, Founder of House of Highlights, Bleacher Repo...
They can often be seen in the stands cheering and standing in the bright lights behind their athlete during press conferences. In these moments, we can all feel that these parents were the first to turn the spotlight on their child. Parents so often play an integral role in an athlete’s success, they can sometimes develop a fan base all their own. In this episode of The Greatest, Megan and C.J. invite Megan's parents, Peggy and Geoff, to the show to discuss their picks for the greatest parents i...
Everybody loves a comeback story: well, maybe not if you are on the losing end. Over time, those stories of athletes overcoming adversity work their way into the mythology of sports fandom and we can all begin to appreciate the fact that someone, or some team was able to beat the odds. Join Megan and C.J. as they are joined by guest Shantira Jackson (Saved By the Bell, Busy Tonight, the ESPYs) as they discuss their picks for the greatest comebacks in sports history. Learn more about your ad-choi...
