Sports Chasers

🎙️ Sports Chasers — The Real Sports Fans HQ Welcome to the Sports Chasers Podcast , the authentic voice of true sports fans, where we cover ALL sports, ALL the time — without media spin, hot takes, or manufactured narratives. Hosted by Kevin L. Warren , a Brooklyn native and lifelong sports enthusiast, the show delivers objective analysis , passionate debate , and insightful storytelling that cuts through the noise. 🟢 LIVE Twice Weekly – All Year Long Mondays at 7 PM ET 🏈 Football Season (Aug–Feb) : The Monday Night Football Blitz recaps all NFL and college football action. 🔄 Offseason : Weekend Rewind covers buzzer-beater

Sports Chasers is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 552 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Sports Chasers

  As Heard on SiriusXM: Kevin L. Warren Talks 2026 NBA Free Agency with Gerald Brown

  Aug 17, 202611 min

  ️ AS HEARD ON SIRIUSXM — Sports Chasers hits the national airwaves! Sports Chasers Founder & Host Kevin L. Warren was invited by veteran national radio host Gerald Brown to join him on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio for an objective, no-narrative breakdown of one of the wildest NBA free agency periods in recent memory. Big thanks to Gerald Brown for the invitation and the platform. ON THIS SEGMENT: - The Jaylen Brown blockbuster & Boston's reset - LeBron James's next move - Ja Morant to Portland - The second-apron shakeup reshaping the entire league Independent. No narratives. No hot takes. Just the truth of the game — now on a national stage. The full segment is also featured on our website — listen at https://sportschasers.net/about-us/ This is a milestone moment for Chasers Nation, and it's just the beginning. Consistency. Cadence. Credibility. The Real Sports Fan's HQ: Join the Chase. SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK ⭐ Love the show: https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow: https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b ️ Feedback: https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b STAY CONNECTED: Website: https://sportschasers.net/ Affiliates & Partners: https://sportschaserspodcast.net/affiliate/ Be Good, Be Great, and Be Blessed. #ChasersNation #SportsChasers #SiriusXM #MadDogRadio #GeraldBrown #NBAFreeAgency #NBA #SportsMedia #SportsPodcast #NBATwitter

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  Episode #541

  Why the Lakers' $12.5B Sale to Kushner & Iger Is a Huge Deal

  Aug 17, 20261h 13m

  This Weekend Rewind opens with the Lakers' stunning $12.5B sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, then rolls through an NFL training camp injury wave, fresh MLB power rankings, and the NBA's 2026-27 schedule release. ON THIS EPISODE: Lakers sold AGAIN — Kushner & Iger's record $12.5B deal, Jeanie Buss's role in the transition, and the questions Pablo Torre is raising about how fast (and quietly) it came together Jayden Daniels sends LSU a cease-and-desist over his old No. 5 — does a player really "own" a jersey number? Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. suspended 8 games as an NFL-wide training camp injury wave piles up Fox locks up the 2026 World Baseball Classic, NBC keeps the Preakness, and the Cowboys lead a record $15B round of NFL valuations ⚾ CBS Power Rankings: Brewers on top, Dodgers sliding, and the Yankees adjusting to life without Aaron Judge The NBA drops its 2026-27 schedule — LeBron's Sixers debut and the marquee Christmas Day slate WNBA: the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese debate that isn't going away ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold Open - Rapid Fire Headlines 1:16 Show Intro & Panel Roll Call (D-Dubbz Hosts) 2:07 Summer Heat Banter 3:32 Lakers $12.5B Sale Shockwaves 9:28 Pablo Torre Investigates the Lakers Deal 13:21 Jayden Daniels vs. LSU: No. 5 Jersey Drama 18:50 Falcons' James Pearce Jr. Suspension & Injuries 21:34 NFL Preseason Reality Check 23:51 Broadcast Rights: Fox & NBC Money Moves 28:34 NFL Roster Cutdown Deadline Shift 29:37 WWE Business Crossover with Front Office Sports 31:33 Cowboys Lead $15B NFL Valuation Rankings 38:11 NFL Injury Minefield Talk 38:54 Training Camp Injury Rundown 40:30 Should the NFL Scrap the Preseason? 42:15 Browns QB Battle: Watson vs. Sanders 46:35 More NFL QB Battle Storylines 47:26 Preseason Week 1 Scores Reality Check 49:21 NFL Honorable Mentions 50:52 MLB CBS Power Rankings Breakdown 53:12 Yankees Without Aaron Judge 56:11 Dodgers' August Slump Reminder 57:32 Kevin "The Closer" Joins the Show 1:01:28 NBA 2026-27 Schedule Release Nuggets 1:05:53 WNBA Debate: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese 1:09:01 Parting Shots & Wrap-Up ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER Lakers' $12.5B Sale Shockwaves — 3:32 The panel breaks down Mark Walter flipping the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5B, just 14 months after buying the team from the Buss family. They get into what Jeanie Buss staying on as governor means for the transition, and the questions being raised about how quickly — and quietly — the deal came together. SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b ️ PODCAST FEEDBACK https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate Love the show: lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow the show: followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Send us feedback: podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. The Real Sports Fan's HQ: Join the Chase. #LakersSale #NFLInjuries #SportsChasers #JaydenDaniels #FalconsNFL #MLBPowerRankings #NBASchedule #WNBA #DodgersSlump #BrewersBaseball #ChasersNation #WeekendRewind #NFL #MLB #SportsPodcast

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  Episode #540

  "Warren Shaw: Building 19 Media Group & The Baseline NBA Podcast"

  Aug 13, 20261h 6m

  Journalist. Podcaster. Network founder. Warren Shaw joins Kevin L. Warren to explain how 19 Media Group and The Baseline NBA Podcast were actually built — cold calls, credential hustles, and a COVID-era decision that changed everything. ️ Kevin L. Warren hosts Warren Shaw — Co-Founder of 19 Media Group, host of Dope Interviews, and co-host of The Baseline NBA Podcast — for a wide-ranging conversation on breaking into NBA journalism, launching a media network from frustration into something authentic, and why he still measures success by integrity, not metrics. ON THIS EPISODE: A PodFest friendship that turned into a business partnership ✍️ Breaking into journalism through cold outreach and rejection The Orlando Magic credential grind that taught him the business Why 19 Media Group was born out of frustration during COVID How he lands big-name guests for Dope Interviews What's next for Baseline's milestone 15th season ⚡ A lightning round on fandoms, artists, and dream guests ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Meet Warren Shaw 0:57 Show Welcome and Housekeeping 2:04 PodFest Friendship Origin 6:03 Childhood Bond With Kyle 8:30 Breaking Into Journalism 11:29 Handling Rejection and Grind 13:06 Orlando Magic Credential Hustle 16:09 Journalism Lessons for Podcasters 18:12 From Writing to Podcasting 22:10 Launching 19 Media Group 24:25 Network Shows and Lineup 27:42 Consistency and Leadership Challenges 31:17 Human First Networking Mindset 32:56 Grace and Empathy 33:42 Defining Real Success 35:57 Landing Big Guests 39:12 Why Dope Interviews 42:26 Cadence and Balance 44:01 Interviews That Surprised 49:40 Baseline Season 15 Plans 51:17 Segments Nostalgia and Debates 56:37 Lightning Round Favorites 1:01:32 Dream Guests and Integrity 1:04:24 Closing Salutes ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: "Launching 19 Media Group" (22:10) — the real, unfiltered origin story of the network, born from frustration and built on integrity. MORE FROM WARREN SHAW & 19 MEDIA GROUP: Read his feature on Bold Journey: boldjourney.com/meet-warren-shaw/ Follow him on X: x.com/TheWarrenShaw Explore 19 Media Group: 19mediagroup.com Listen to Dope Interviews on iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/53-dope-interviews-84807034 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b ️ PODCAST FEEDBACK https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate Love the show: lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow the show: followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Send us feedback: podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b PRODUCTION CREDITS: Music: "Egg Rollz" by Jobii — licensed via Epidemic Sound Intro/Outro Video Production: Kevin L. Warren #SportsChasers #WarrenShaw #19MediaGroup #TheBaselineNBAPodcast #DopeInterviews #TheInterviewSessions #NBAPodcast #SportsMedia #PodcastLife #ChasersNation

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  Episode #538

  "Skubal to the Dodgers: Parity, Payroll, and MLB's Coming CBA Fight"

  Aug 6, 20261h 19m

  Tarik Skubal's stunning trade from Detroit to the Dodgers has MLB's parity debate boiling over. Host Kevin L. Warren, MLB Resident Expert Alvin "Cincinnati Al" Clawson, D-Dubbz, and The D.A. break down why L.A. needed Skubal, whether Detroit's timing made sense, and if baseball's competitive balance problem is real — or if it's time for fans to stop blaming the Dodgers for legally winning. The crew also reviews the Cubs' deadline masterclass (Gausman, Clay Holmes), Luis Arraez joining Philadelphia, Adley Rutschman's move to Boston, and a full Yankees shake-up: George Lombard Jr.'s debut and Anthony Volpe's demotion. It closes with MLB's push for a hard salary cap and floor ahead of the December 2026 CBA deadline, NFL money vs. MLB money, and whether "Level The Playing Field" is fair messaging or propaganda. HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: "Are MLB Owners Scamming Fans? The Salary Cap Fight, Unpacked" ⏱️ 56:39 The panel turns sharply on MLB's own ad campaign, arguing owners are using real payroll gaps — highlighted by the Skubal trade — to sell fans on a hard cap that critics say mostly protects ownership profit. ⏱️ FULL CHAPTERS: ⚾ 00:00 – Skubal Trade Shockwave ️ 02:19 – Show Returns & Panel Introductions 05:39 – Why the Dodgers Needed Skubal 07:42 – Parity Debate: "Stop Crying" 15:52 – Cubs' Deadline Masterclass (Gausman, Clay Holmes) 18:48 – Phillies Add Luis Arraez 19:52 – Red Sox Land Adley Rutschman 21:52 – Yankees Injuries & Outlook ⚡ 25:04 – Lombard's Debut vs. Volpe Debate 36:33 – Padres Push for the Wild Card 39:18 – NL Wild Card Race Breakdown 39:48 – More Phillies Deadline Moves 40:35 – Detroit's Skubal Decision, Debated 42:49 – MLB's Salary Cap Fight 48:02 – "Scratch-Off" Chaos 50:20 – NFL Money vs. MLB Money 56:39 – Are Owners Scamming Fans? 01:02:51 – Dodgers' Luxury Tax Spending 01:07:19 – Dynasties & Villains 01:08:51 – Parting Shots ✅ 01:18:01 – Final Sign-Off Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b ️ PODCAST FEEDBACK https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase.

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  Episode #537

  "The Mother of NIL: Tanya Hughes on Suddenly CEO"

  Jul 30, 20261h 5m

  Tanya Hughes, the "Mother of NIL," on Suddenly CEO and Why Every Family Needs a Gameplan Host Kevin L. Warren sits down with 1992 U.S. Olympian and four-time NCAA champion Tanya Hughes — a former Fortune 500 leader at IBM, FIS Global, and Guidehouse, now founder of SportsPreneurs — for a deep dive into the business side of NIL that most families never see coming. Hughes explains how her Olympic career shaped her approach to legacy and leadership, walks through NIL's legal history from the Ed O'Bannon case to the NCAA's July 2021 interim rule, and delivers a hard truth: NIL income is taxable 1099 income — including a surprise tax form tied to her own son's NIL benefits. She breaks down the most common contract mistakes families make, why every NIL athlete needs a "Parent GM," institutional NIL payments under the House settlement, transfer portal risks, and previews her book "Suddenly CEO: From Student-Athlete to Startup CEO, The NIL Gameplan™," releasing August 4. GET THE BOOK — "Suddenly CEO: From Student-Athlete to Startup CEO, The NIL Gameplan™" sportspreneurs.com/suddenly-ceo ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: "NIL Taxes And 1099 Shock" — 21:36 Tanya reveals the tax reality most NIL families never expect: NIL money is taxable 1099 income, and she shares the moment it hit home personally through her own son's experience. SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b FOLLOW THE PODCAST followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b ️ PODCAST FEEDBACK podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate CONNECT WITH TANYA HUGHES: Email: tanya@sportspreneurs.com Website: www.sportspreneurs.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tanyayhughes Get "Suddenly CEO": sportspreneurs.com/suddenly-ceo PRODUCTION CREDITS: Music: "Egg Rollz" by Jobii, via Epidemic Sound. Music Production: Kevin L. Warren Intro/Outro Video Production: Kevin L. Warren #NIL #TanyaHughes #SportsChasers #SuddenlyCEO #SportsPodcast

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