The Sportsnaut Interview

Join us on Sportsnaut Interviews, your weekly deep dive into the world of sports! Each episode, we sit down with newsmakers, experts, pundits, athletes, and fascinating figures from across the sports landscape. From NFL draft insights to athlete stories and expert analysis, we bring you the conversations that matter. Subscribe now for your front-row seat to sports’ biggest voices! 🏈🏀⚾ #SportsnautInterviews #SportsTalk #AthleteStories

The Sportsnaut Interview is a sports podcast hosted by Sportsnaut, with 645 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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  Frank Schwab (Yahoo Sports) on Browns' Watson Move, Cam Ward, Cowboys

  Aug 26, 202618 min

  Yahoo Sports senior NFL writer Frank Schwab joins the show two weeks before the 2026 season to sound off on the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starter, calling it a new low for a franchise that hasn't won a division since 1989. Frank also breaks down Cam Ward's rocky start to Year 2 in Tennessee under new coordinator Brian Daboll, weighs in on whether the Dallas Cowboys are contenders or pretenders, names his top bounce-back candidates for 2026, and explains why the Los Angeles Rams are his pick to be the team to beat this season, including whether Aaron Donald suits up again. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro, welcome to Sports Night Interview  0:19 – Frank Schwab joins to talk 2026 NFL storylines  0:39 – Browns starting Deshaun Watson: "a new low"  6:54 – Cam Ward's uneven start to Year 2 in Tennessee  9:51 – Cowboys hype: contender or pretender?  11:36 – Bounce-back candidates: Ravens, Bengals, Chiefs, Lions  13:39 – Frank's top storyline for 2026: the Rams  16:12 – Will Aaron Donald suit up for the Rams?

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  The Real Crisis in Youth Sports: It Isn't Interest, It's Cost w/Jen Rifkin of Volo Kids

  Aug 20, 202620 min

  89% of parents say sports change their kids' lives — so why are so many still priced out? Volo Kids' Jen Rifkin joins Scott Gulbransen to explain. More than half of parents with school-age kids have a child in organized sports — but a new AP-Ipsos poll finds 73% call fees a major or minor challenge, and 72% say the same about travel costs. Even so, 89% of sports parents say the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. On this episode of the Sportsnaut Interview, host Scott Gulbransen sits down with Jen Rifkin , executive director of the Volo Kids Foundation , to unpack why so many kids are still getting priced and pushed out of the game. Jen breaks down the "domino effect" of privatized youth sports and early specialization, where private equity fits into the picture, and what her organization has learned running free sports programs across 11 markets — growing from 10,000 kids served a year to nearly 30,000. Scott shares his own story from 24 years of coaching, including the time a coach told his son he was "already behind" after two years away from baseball. Jen also tells the story of Volo Kids' first post-COVID soccer relaunch in Baltimore — a reminder of what kids actually get out of sports beyond the scoreboard. Chapters: 00:00 — Intro: the AP-Ipsos poll and the access gap in youth sports 00:59 — Guest intro: Jen Rifkin, Volo Kids Foundation 01:58 — How bad is the problem, and who gets squeezed out first 02:24 — The "domino effect": privatization and early specialization 04:10 — Scott's story: told his son was "already behind" at 9 05:03 — How did we get here? Supply, demand, and the new normal 06:55 — Is private equity's role in youth sports here to stay? 07:18 — The counter-movement: nonprofits fighting for access 08:25 — What sports actually give a kid beyond the scoreboard 09:35 — Mission moment: relaunching soccer in Baltimore after COVID 12:48 — What youth sports taught Jen (and Scott) about failure 13:19 — What actually works: Volo Kids' playbook for closing the gap 13:45 — Meeting communities where they are — money, language, and gender barriers 15:57 — A nod to pro and college programs already doing this 16:28 — How to get involved with Volo Kids and Volo Sports 18:47 — Wrap-up and thanks

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  MLB Mid-Season Analysis: American League Parity and the Surprising White Sox with Gabe Lacques

  Jul 1, 202615 min

  USA Today's MLB reporter, Gabe Lacques, joins the show to break down a bizarre first half for the American League. With only a handful of teams playing above .500, the discussion dives into whether the league is experiencing unprecedented parity or a significant down cycle. Key topics include the shocking rise of the Chicago White Sox, the struggles of "super teams" like the Mets, and how a muddled standings board will impact the upcoming August 3rd trade deadline. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction of guest Gabe Lacques, MLB reporter for USA Today 00:44 – Discussion on the lopsided American League standings and interleague play impact 03:22 – Analyzing league-wide parity vs. a "down" year in MLB 04:00 – The failure of high-spending "super teams" like the Mets 05:44 – The surprise of the Chicago White Sox leading their division 07:04 – Breakthrough players: Tristan Peters and Miguel Vargas 08:56 – Underperforming teams: Can the Blue Jays, Mariners, or Astros make a run? 11:46 – How the crowded standings will affect the August 3rd trade deadline 13:59 – Closing remarks and where to follow Gabe Lacques' work

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  Caitlin Clark Targeted? WNBA Officiating Controversies & Indiana Fever Mid-Season Review with James Boyd

  Jun 26, 202620 min

  Is Caitlin Clark being unfairly targeted by the WNBA? Join host Evan Gro and guest James Boyd from The Athletic as they dive deep into the most controversial topics surrounding the Indiana Fever’s star point guard. From the recent flagrant foul incident involving Alyssa Thomas to the league's handling of officiating and landing zone calls, we break down what’s really happening on the court. We also explore: The "Tiger Woods" Effect : How Caitlin Clark’s marketability and impact are changing the WNBA. Fever Mid-Season Status : Why a team with three top scorers is struggling to find consistency. Injury Updates : The latest on Clark's back injury and whether she should sit out to recover. Internal Dynamics : The truth behind the sideline interactions between Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark. Subscribe for more in-depth sports interviews and WNBA analysis! Follow James Boyd on X: @RomeovilleKid Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: WNBA Controversy and the Indiana Fever 0:33 – Guest Intro: James Boyd from The Athletic 0:56 – Alyssa Thomas Flagrant Foul and One-Game Suspension 2:24 – Is Caitlin Clark Being Targeted? Physicality vs. Dirty Plays 4:06 – WNBA Officiating: Protecting Stars and "Landing Zone" Fouls 6:17 – Caitlin Clark Injury Update: Managing Her Back Injury 7:57 – Should the Fever Sit Clark for 10 Days? 9:06 – WNBA Marketing Blunder? The 30th Season Commemorative Poster 11:32 – The Caitlin Clark Impact: TV Ratings and Sold-Out Arenas 12:20 – Comparing Caitlin Clark to Tiger Woods and LeBron James 13:07 – The Relationship Between Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark 16:01 – Indiana Fever Mid-Season Analysis: High Scoring, No Defense 17:17 – Is Stephanie White on the Hot Seat? 18:16 – Record-Breaking Defense: The Fever's Historical Struggle 19:01 – Outro and Where to Follow James Boyd

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  NBA Offseason Bombshells: Knicks Repeat? Giannis Trade Rumors & LeBron’s Next Move

  Jun 18, 202616 min

  The NBA offseason is heating up! Fresh off the New York Knicks' historic championship win, we sit down with NBA expert Mark Medina to break down the biggest storylines of the summer. We dive deep into: The Knicks' Repeat Chances : Can New York defend the title, or will the league's parody continue? Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Watch : Is a move to the Heat or Celtics inevitable? Mark explains the risks of trading for a "generational star" with an injury history. LeBron James & The Lakers : Will LeBron stay in LA, or is a sentimental return to Cleveland or a splashy move to the Warriors on the horizon? NBA Draft & Expansion : A look at the top prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, plus the latest on Seattle and Las Vegas expansion. Follow Mark Medina on X : @MarkG_Medina Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:43 – Can the New York Knicks repeat as champions? 02:55 – Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Heat vs. Celtics 04:52 – How Giannis would fit in the Celtics' offense 06:31 – Lakers offseason priorities: Austin Reaves & LeBron James 08:35 – Lakers' roster needs: Center and wing depth 09:50 – LeBron’s future: Staying with the Lakers or moving on? 11:47 – 2026 NBA Draft: Top picks and Wizards' #1 choice 14:03 – NBA Expansion: Seattle and Las Vegas update 15:23 – Closing remarks #nba #lebronjames #nbaanalysis #sportsnautinterview #basketball #knicks

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