Hour 1 - USMNT's World Cup Run Has Been Tainted + Former USMNT defender Jonathan Bornstein

Introducing: REAL DEAL with Tony Reali

Welcome to Episode 001 of REAL DEAL! I’m Tony Reali, and I’m so happy you’re here. Every episode starts with one unforgettable sports moment, and together we relive the feeling to figure out why it still matters. For this first episode, Olympic champion and legendary broadcaster Rowdy Gaines joins me to revisit his unforgettable call of the 2008 Olympic 4x100 freestyle relay, where Jason Lezak chased down Alain Bernard and in the process kept Michael Phelps’ dream of eight gold medals in one Olympic Games alive. The moment still cracks me open. But it also raises a bigger question: Was this the greatest teammate moment in sports history? Let me know what you think in the comments. Subscribe for new episodes of REAL DEAL every Tuesday on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@tonyreali]. You can also listen on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 1 - Spain Sent a Message to the Sporting World + Hidden Empire Film Group founder Deon Taylor

Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss what other sports teams in other sports leagues can learn from Spain’s run to the World Cup final, and explain why they have no issue with Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler turning down an All-Star Game invitation. Plus, Hidden Empire Film Group founder Deon Taylor swings by to discuss the film festival his company is putting on this weekend at the NBA Summer League. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 2 - Lamar Jackson Will Bounce Back + NBA champion Antonio Daniels

Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin tell us why they’re expecting a big bounce-back season from Lamar Jackson, and explain why CJ Stroud is going to have a hard time getting a new deal with the Houston Texans. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss the biggest NBA Summer League storylines, why he’s secretly hoping that LeBron James signs with the Golden State Warriors, why teams are still falling over themselves to sign LeBron even at his advanced age, and much more!   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 3 - American Athletes Are Falling Behind

Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin use Jordan Walker’s comments about getting more Black kids into baseball as a backdrop into a conversation about why American athletes refuse to play multiple sports at a young age, and discuss why overseas basketball players are better developed than American-born players. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Best of The Odd Couple

Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss what other sports teams in other sports leagues can learn from Spain’s run to the World Cup final, and use Jordan Walker’s comments about getting more Black kids into baseball as a backdrop into a conversation about why American athletes refuse to play multiple sports at a young age. Plus, Hidden Empire Film Group founder Deon Taylor swings by to discuss the film festival his company is putting on this weekend at the NBA Summer League. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.