Frankie Ferrari on Being Overlooked, Pro Hoops Grind & Developing the Next Generation

Bob Rathbun on 30 Years with the Atlanta Hawks, Joe Johnson, and Stories Behind the Mic

Atlanta Hawks play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun joins the podcast to reflect on his 30-year broadcasting career, covering everything from iconic NBA moments to life behind the mic. He shares insights on fan emotion vs player mindset, what it’s like calling games with Dominique Wilkins, his thoughts on today’s Hawks roster and identity shift, and the evolution of the league over decades. Rathbun also opens up about unforgettable arenas, memorable players he’s covered, and the broadcasters he respects across the NBA. A deep dive into one of the most experienced voices in basketball. Instagram: @skylarlarapod YouTube: https://youtu.be/86XbAGEF0tE #NBA #AtlantaHawks

Frankie Ferrari on Being Overlooked, Pro Hoops Grind & Developing the Next Generation

Frankie Ferrari is a 2x First-Team All-WCC point guard who made his mark at the University of San Francisco before taking his game to the NBA G-League, Summer League, and overseas in Spain. Now, he’s back with the Dons, helping develop the next generation of players.From USF’s WCC Tournament run to the grind of pro basketball in the G League and overseas, and his journey from player to coach, this is a real conversation about resilience, basketball IQ, and what it takes to navigate the highs and lows of the game.Instagram: @skylarlarapodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdgVE_SB8Sk#CollegeBasketball #NBA #NBAGLeague #PlayerDevelopment #PointGuard #USF #Basketball

Lauren Sisler on Craziest Sideline Stories, Writing a Book & Chaos of Game Day

Ever wonder what REALLY happens behind the scenes in sports? ESPN sideline reporter, author, and former Rutgers athlete Lauren Sisler pulls back the curtain on her career. From hilarious, chaotic, and emotional moments from the sidelines, the athletes who surprised her the most off-camera, and the lessons only years in the game can teach, this is interview is a must watch. YouTube: https://youtu.be/dOR-36KkbdUSpotify/Apple Podcast: The Skylar Lara Podcast#espn #rutgers #collegefootball

Football’s Greatest What If: The Marcus Dupree Story

In the early 1980s, college football’s brightest star seemed destined for greatness…until fate intervened. Marcus Dupree was a phenom from a small town in Mississippi, a running back so talented that he rewrote the record books and made entire programs rethink what was possible. From legendary high school dominance to the spotlight of the University of Oklahoma, Dupree’s talent was undeniable. Despite the hype, injuries and off-field chaos began derailing a career that had the nation holding its breath. What could have been a storybook rise to NFL superstardom, instead became one of the most infamous “what ifs” in sports history. In this episode, I unpack the crazy Marcus Dupree story. How could a small-town phenom that captured America’s imagination, let the decisions, egos, and circumstances around him nearly crush a career before it truly began? Instagram & TikTok: @skylarlarapod YouTube: The Skylar Lara Podcast #MarcusDupree #OklahomaSooners #NFL #CollegeFootball #SportsHistory #NCAA #Mississippi #SouthernMiss #LosAngelesRams

Avery Chenier on the Rise of Gate 14 Podcast, Life at Ownersbox & What the Blue Jays Must Do Next

Today I’m joined by Avery Chenier — the face of OwnersBox, the GeoGuesser king, and co-host of Gate 14, the biggest baseball podcast in Canada. We get into Avery’s journey before OwnersBox, how the channel was built behind the scenes, the rise of Gate 14, and what life is actually like off camera. Avery also gives his thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays offseason, the moves they still need to make, and which players could take a big jump this year. We also hit on the Raptors, NFL, and the future of both OwnersBox and Gate 14. Instagram: ⁠@skylarlarapod YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dxp4zSMpGyI Follow Avery: ⁠@ownersbox @gate14podcast #mlb #toronto #bluejays #baseball #canada