Matter of Sports

The NBA Finals

Depending on who you are, this was the greatest NBA Finals in recent memory, which seems like most of the country and every celebrity out there...or if you are from San Antonio, then not so much. This could easily have been the Spurs year except for one thing: The Knicks, who just seemed to want it more, and the City of New York who really seemed to need it. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at the 2026 NBA Finals, taking advantage of Jon's unique perspective as a courtside producer. They discuss what this means for both teams now and in the future and who might be there next year. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Taking a week off...

Well, here we are again. Our two hosts, Kent Koen and Jon Madani are not able to bring you a show this week for personal and professional reasons that have intersected and made it impossible to record a new episode. We ask that you please stay tuned next week for a new episode and well, basketball season has to end sometime. Thanks for listening and we will talk to you soon. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Who Wore it Best

Think of a number. Any number. What does it mean to you? Is it the age of your youngest child? Is it the number of chicken wings you ate last night? Or, is it the number worn by your favorite athlete when he, or she, made their way into your personal Hall of Fame? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at the numbers 1 through 10 and decide which athletes were the greatest of all time wearing each of those numbers. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Taking a week off...

Well, it happens to the best of us. Time gets away and we have to put off some things that we couldn't get to. Being right in the middle of NBA Playoffs and the beginnings of the MLB season, work and travel have gotten in the way of us recording an episode this week, but Kent Koen and Jon Madani will be back very soon with another deep dive into the world of sports. We'll see you soon... For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Quick Fixes

Do you remember the fable about the Tortoise and the Hare? The ultimate lesson of that fable was that slow and steady wins the race. The the world of college sports, that may be a thing of the past. Coaches used to have 5 years at least to turn a program around but now its all about RIGHT NOW! With NIL and the transfer portal, coaches are expected to get it done in just a couple of years...and some of them are (cough, cough, Hoosiers, cough, cough). Is this the way it should be done? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss the Quick Fixes that have become the reality of collegiate sports and if its a sustainable model. For information about the podcast and links to further details on the issues we discuss, go to matterofsports.com and send us your feedback at matterofsports@gmail.com. You can find us on social media @matterofsports on X, Instagram, Linked In and Facebook...and check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/MatterofSports to become a supporter of this podcast and help us to keep it coming to you. This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!