http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcastThe Max Whittle Podcast brings listeners the best guests from the world of American sport, from pro athletes to renowned journalists as we take you inside the minds of the biggest names from the NBA, NFL, MLB and more. Reporting on the major leagues across the United States from the UK, Max also brings his unique take on the game with regular news updates and opinion. enCopyright Max Whittle (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:15:00 GMTThu, 13 Sep 2018 18:00:00 GMTSportsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/ef74b7bb-1a8f-40a5-92e3-09a3b86e6543_max_avatar_3000x3000.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcastThe Max Whittle Podcast brings listeners the best guests from the world of American sport, from pro athletes to renowned journalists as we take you inside the minds of the biggest names from the NBA, NFL, MLB and more. Reporting on the major leagues across the United States from the UK, Max also brings his unique take on the game with regular news updates and opinion. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comsports,nba,basketball,nfl,football,la lakers,cleveland cavaliers,lonzo ball,new england patriots,boston celticsMax Whittle MedianoThe Max Whittle Podcast brings listeners the best guests from the world of American sport, from pro athletes to renowned journalists as we take you inside the mepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/09/13/matt-forte-former-nfl-running-back-and-chris-wesseling-around-the-nfl-co-hostSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/09/13/matt-forte-former-nfl-running-back-and-chris-wesseling-around-the-nfl-co-host/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/09/13/matt-forte-former-nfl-running-back-and-chris-wesseling-around-the-nfl-co-hostThu, 13 Sep 2018 18:00:00 GMTMatt Forte, former NFL running back and Chris Wesseling, Around The NFL co-hostMatt Forte, the former Chicago Bears and New York Jets running back, joins Max to talk about Nike's new advertising campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick and the various meetings he has had with local police forces and military personnel in Chicago. Then, co-host of the Around The NFL Podcast Chris Wesseling talks openly about his recovery from cancer and his goals for what he calls his 'new life'.  00:40:00Max Whittle MedianoChicago Bears,New York Jets,NFL,football,Matt ForteMatt Forte, the former Chicago Bears running back, talks about Nike's new campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick and his ongoing efforts in community. Then, Chrishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/06/11/asmir-begovic-afc-bournemouth-goalkeeper-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/06/11/asmir-begovic-afc-bournemouth-goalkeeper-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/06/11/asmir-begovic-afc-bournemouth-goalkeeper-1Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:00:00 GMTAsmir Begovic, A.F.C. Bournemouth GoalkeeperAsmir Begovic, goalkeeper for A.F.C. Bournemouth and Bosnia, is this week's guest on The US Sports Podcast. Asmir, a huge American sports fan, sits down with Max Whittle for a fish and chips lunch on the south coast where they discuss his life as a refugee, how close he was to representing Canada, following his dad's football career when he was a child and winning the Premier League with Chelsea. US topics include his beloved New England Patriots, Tom Brady's longevity and former goalkeeper David James' fandom of the Seattle Seahawks.  Get in touch with Max on Twitter @max_whittle, and follow his work at GiveMeSport.  00:52:00Max Whittle MedianoAsmirBegovic,Begovic,Premier League,Bournemouth,AFC BournemouthAsmir Begovic, goalkeeper for Premier League side AFC Bournemouth and his home country Bosnia sits down with Max Whittle for a fish and chips lunch on the southhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/05/15/nba-conference-finals-with-dennis-xhatSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/05/15/nba-conference-finals-with-dennis-xhat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/05/15/nba-conference-finals-with-dennis-xhatTue, 15 May 2018 19:00:00 GMTNBA Conference Finals with Dennis XhaëtGiveMeSport's Max Whittle and Play Sports TV's Dennis Xhaet look back on the opening game from both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, and what might change as the two series' continue.    00:54:00Max Whittle MedianoNBA,basketball,Golden State Warriors,Houston Rockets,Cleveland CavaliersDennis Xhaët returns to The US Sports Podcast to break down game one from both the Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers series, and the Golden State Warriors vehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/04/12/duncan-mckenzie-mcharg-fox-sports-australia-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/04/12/duncan-mckenzie-mcharg-fox-sports-australia-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/04/12/duncan-mckenzie-mcharg-fox-sports-australia-2Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:30:00 GMTDuncan McKenzie-McHarg, FOX Sports AustraliaLive from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia moments after the 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on the final day of the NBA regular season, Max sits down with Duncan McKenzie-McHarg of FOX Sports Australia to discuss Ben Simmons' rise to becoming the most popular sports star in Australia, BBQ etiquette, the journey of Joe Ingles and the 2018 playoff field. Listen to archived episodes of The US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, including Hakeem Olajuwon and Luol Deng, here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Get in touch with Max and Duncan on Twitter @max_whittle and @duncanmcmc 00:16:00Max Whittle MedianoBen Simmons,Joe Ingles,Matthew Dellavedova,Philadelphia 76ers,Milwaukee BucksLive from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Max sits down with Duncan McKenzie-McHarg of FOX Sports Australia to debate whether Ben Simmons is currently thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/04/06/jay-ajayi-philadelphia-eagles-1Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/04/06/jay-ajayi-philadelphia-eagles-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/04/06/jay-ajayi-philadelphia-eagles-1Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMTJay Ajayi, Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles running back and 2018 Super Bowl champion Jay Ajayi joins Max in London to talk about his Nigerian heritage, Joloff rice, his mother's Eagles fandom when the Ajayi family resided in Texas, choosing American football over soccer in high school, the famous Super Bowl play 'Philly Special' and more.  Got a question or comment? Tweet Max @max_whittle 00:27:00Max Whittle MedianoJay Ajayi,Eagles,Philadelphia,Philadelphia Eagles,NFLPhiladelphia Eagles running back and 2018 Super Bowl champion Jay Ajayi joins Max to talk about his Nigerian heritage, why the UK doesn't have ranch, winning thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/03/30/gregory-the-cubs-mad-man-smithSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/03/30/gregory-the-cubs-mad-man-smith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/03/30/gregory-the-cubs-mad-man-smithFri, 30 Mar 2018 22:00:00 GMTGregory 'The Cubs Mad Man' SmithGregory Smith aka 'The Cubs Mad Man' is this week's guest on The US Sports Podcast. Greg, a Cubs diehard who has followed the team since his early years, is famous for his daily video recaps on Facebook which have accumulated thousands of views since he began reviewing Cubs games in 2014. Greg lets us in on how he invented the 'curse burner', what inspires his videos, what it's like to be a Cubs fan, baseball curses and more.  Listen to previous episodes of The US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, including conversations with Hakeem Olajuwon and Carlos Pena, here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Tweet Max @max_whittle and follow Greg's videos on Facebook @FlyTheRecap  00:56:00Max Whittle MedianoChicago Cubs,MLB,baseball,Major League Baseball,CubsThe Chicago Cubs' biggest fan Gregory Smith joins The US Sports Podcast to talk about his beloved Cubs, producing daily video features for social media, how tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/03/05/bob-martin-doncaster-danum-eagles-head-coachSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/03/05/bob-martin-doncaster-danum-eagles-head-coach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/03/05/bob-martin-doncaster-danum-eagles-head-coachMon, 05 Mar 2018 15:30:00 GMTBob Martin, Doncaster Danum Eagles head coachBob Martin, head coach of Doncaster Danum Eagles and fundamental basketball coach, joins Max on The US Sports Podcast. Martin, born in Ohio but a basketball lifer in the United Kingdom, discusses the challenges he still faces in developing the game and taking it to schools around the country, the pros and cons of leaving to play in the United States, how coaches should be best developed and why Britain needs to better utilise their best former players. Subscribe and listen to previous episodes of The US Sports Podcast, including Luol Deng of the LA Lakers, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Hakeem Olajuwon, here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 You can follow Max on Twitter @max_whittle and Bob Martin @CoachBobMartin 00:43:00Max Whittle Medianobasketball,Doncaster,United Kingdom,United States,coachingBob Martin, from Ohio and a basketball lifer in the UK, talks to Max Whittle of Give Me Sport about the state of basketball in the United Kingdom, the challengehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/02/11/nba-trade-deadline-reactions-with-dennis-xhatSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/02/11/nba-trade-deadline-reactions-with-dennis-xhat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/02/11/nba-trade-deadline-reactions-with-dennis-xhatSun, 11 Feb 2018 19:00:00 GMTNBA Trade Deadline reactions with Dennis XhaëtDennis Xhaet of Play Sports TV joins Max to look back on a wild trade deadline in the NBA, assessing what the Cleveland Cavaliers did and how it affects their short and long-term future. That plus conversations on Isaiah Thomas' future as he joins the Lakers, the teams that didn't do enough and the advantages of reducing the amount of regular season games.  Listen to archived episodes of The US Sports Podcast, including comedian Marek Larwood and NBA on TNT reporter Kristen Ledlow, here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Tweet Max @max_whittle 00:38:00Max Whittle MedianoNBA,trade deadline,NBA trades,NBA trade deadline,Cleveland CavaliersThe Cleveland Cavaliers shook up their entire roster at the trade deadline, and Dennis Xhaët of Play Sports TV jumps onto the podcast to discuss their immediatehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/02/01/marek-larwood-on-super-bowl-52-podcasts-and-gym-cultureSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/02/01/marek-larwood-on-super-bowl-52-podcasts-and-gym-culture/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/02/01/marek-larwood-on-super-bowl-52-podcasts-and-gym-cultureThu, 01 Feb 2018 18:00:00 GMTMarek Larwood on Super Bowl 52, podcasts and gym cultureMarek Larwood, comedian, actor and writer is this week's guest on The US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. Looking ahead to Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, Marek discusses his gym routine, the podcasts he listens to and the quarterback matchup between Tom Brady and Nick Foles. Listen to archived episodes of The US Sports Podcast, with guests including Peter King of the MMQB and Craig Sager Jr., here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Tweet Max @max_whittle  00:36:00Max Whittle MedianoSuper Bowl 52,Super Bowl,New England Patriots,Philadelphia Eagles,MinneapolisMarek Larwood, comedian and writer, gets you primed for Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles by talking about his gym routinehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/22/remembering-cyrille-regis-with-chris-greenSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/22/remembering-cyrille-regis-with-chris-green/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/22/remembering-cyrille-regis-with-chris-greenMon, 22 Jan 2018 12:30:00 GMTRemembering Cyrille Regis with Chris GreenChris Green, author of 'Cyrille Regis: My Story', joins Max to remember the one and only Cyrille Regis. Chris spent hours with Cyrille both as a friend and for the book and shares some of his greatest and fondest stories of a man who will be remembered not only as a successful goalscorer, but someone who paved the way for every black British footballer that followed him.  Listen to archived episodes of The US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, including Joel Embiid and Carlos Peña, here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Tweet Max @max_whittle 00:56:00Max Whittle MedianoCyrille Regis,WBA,West Bromwich Albion,Three Degrees,RegisCyrille Regis was the first black icon in British football and paved the way for every black player that followed him. Scoring 205 goals in 701 career appearanchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/18/andre-miller-and-rip-hamiltonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/18/andre-miller-and-rip-hamilton/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/18/andre-miller-and-rip-hamiltonThu, 18 Jan 2018 17:00:00 GMTAndre Miller and Rip HamiltonAndre Miller and Rip Hamilton are Max's guests on the US Sports Podcast. Miller played 17 seasons in the NBA for nine different teams, retiring at age 39 with the Spurs. Hamilton, who is famous for wearing a protective face mask, won a championship with the Detroit Pistons back in 2004 against the Lakers.  Listen to archived episodes of the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, including ESPN commentator Mike Breen and the Atlanta Falcons' Jack Crawford, here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Tweet Max @max_whittle  00:28:00Max Whittle MedianoAndre Miller,Rip Hamilton,Richard Hamilton,NBA,basketballAndre Miller and Rip Hamilton combined for 31 seasons in the NBA. Miller missed just three games due to injury in his 17 campaigns while Hamilton won a championhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/09/marc-zumoff-tv-voice-of-the-philadelphia-76ersSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/09/marc-zumoff-tv-voice-of-the-philadelphia-76ers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2018/01/09/marc-zumoff-tv-voice-of-the-philadelphia-76ersTue, 09 Jan 2018 23:00:00 GMTMarc Zumoff, TV voice of the Philadelphia 76ersMarc Zumoff, TV voice of the Philadelphia 76ers on NBC Sports, is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast. Marc talks to Max in London ahead of the Sixers' game against the Celtics, the eighth regular season tilt in the UK's capital. Marc talks about growing up a Sixers fan, his love for basketball, making up broadcasts as a kid, how he makes every show different and his role as a lead commentator.  00:17:00Max Whittle Medianophiladelphia 76ers,boston celtics,NBA,NBA London,Marc ZumoffMarc Zumoff, TV voice of the Philadelphia 76ers, sits down with Max to talk about a life in NBA broadcasting.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/12/21/top-10-nba-surprises-with-dennis-xhatSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/12/21/top-10-nba-surprises-with-dennis-xhat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/12/21/top-10-nba-surprises-with-dennis-xhatThu, 21 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMTTop 10 NBA surprises with Dennis XhaëtMax is joined by Dennis Xhaet from Antwerp, Belgium as they share their biggest surprises from the NBA season so far. Question for the show? Tweet Max @max_whittle Listen to archived episodes, including John Amaechi and Adam Silver, here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 01:00:00Max Whittle MedianoNBA,basketball,NBA basketball,Lonzo Ball,LA LakersWhat have been the biggest surprises in the NBA so far this season? Max and Dennis discuss.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/12/19/hakeem-olajuwonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/12/19/hakeem-olajuwon/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/12/19/hakeem-olajuwonTue, 19 Dec 2017 13:30:00 GMTHakeem OlajuwonHakeem Olajuwon, the NBA's all-time leader in blocks and a two-time champion with the Houston Rockets, is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast. Hakeem talks to Max about growing up in Nigeria, his first impressions of America when he arrived at 18, David Stern's moustache in 1984, playing in the 'golden era' of basketball, facing the '86 Celtics in the Finals, winning titles while Michael Jordan was playing baseball in semi-retirement, his success during Ramadan and the toughest opponent he ever faced. Listen to archived episodes, including Joel Embiid and Peter King, here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Get in touch with Max on Twitter @max_whittle  00:36:00Max Whittle MedianoHakeem Olajuwon,Houston Rockets,Rockets,Houston,World Series18 seasons in the NBA, two championships with the Houston Rockets, a 12-time All Star and the all-time leader in blocks. Hakeem Olajuwon talks to Max Whittle abhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/11/09/nba-chatter-with-dennis-xhatSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/11/09/nba-chatter-with-dennis-xhat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/11/09/nba-chatter-with-dennis-xhatThu, 09 Nov 2017 16:30:00 GMTNBA chatter with Dennis XhaëtMax brings on NBA regular Dennis Xhaet to talk over Oklahoma City Thunder's offensive struggles, the Cleveland Cavaliers' strange start to the season, Lonzo Ball's shooting, Kristaps Porzingis, surprising teams in the East and the Bucks' trade for Eric Bledsoe.  Question for the show? Tweet Max @max_whittle Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 00:46:00Max Whittle Medianocleveland cavaliers,NBA,Oklahoma City Thunder,LA Lakers,Lonzo BallMax brings on NBA regular Dennis Xhaët to talk the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, surprising teams in the East, Lonzo Ball and Kristaps Porzingis'http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/11/01/tim-rohan-the-mmqb-on-24-hours-with-shad-khanSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/11/01/tim-rohan-the-mmqb-on-24-hours-with-shad-khan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/11/01/tim-rohan-the-mmqb-on-24-hours-with-shad-khanWed, 01 Nov 2017 08:30:00 GMTTim Rohan, the MMQB on 24 Hours with Shad KhanTim Rohan, writer for the MMQB and Sports Illustrated, is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. Tim and Max worked together on the MMQB's '24 Hours with Shad Khan' story, an editorial and video following the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham FC owner. In London for the International Series in September, Khan practices yoga, hosts a brunch party on his yacht and takes a charter boat to Craven Cottage to watch his soccer team. Before the Jaguars defeated the Ravens at Wembley, Khan learns of Donald Trump's comments about NFL owners and how they should fire players who protest during the national anthem; Khan took decisive action and stood in unison with his players before kickoff and Tim and Max were there to capture it all through words and video. Here, they discuss everything they encountered during the story. You can read and watch 24 Hours with Shad Khan on the links below. Sports Illustrated website: https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/10/04/shad-khan-jacksonville-jaguars-owner-london-anthem-protests-fulham YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ON_nC4v3bY Get in touch with Max on Twitter, @max_whittle   01:00:00Max Whittle MedianoShad Khan,Jacksonville Jaguars,NFL London,London,NFLSports Illustrated and the MMQB followed Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham FC owner Shad Khan for 24 hours in London. Tim Rohan and videographer Max Whittle talkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/10/15/luol-deng-la-lakersSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/10/15/luol-deng-la-lakers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/10/15/luol-deng-la-lakersSun, 15 Oct 2017 19:00:00 GMTLuol Deng, LA LakersLuol Deng of the LA Lakers joins Max on the US Sports Podcast to talk about his childhood in south London, where he thinks he ranks amongst the best players in Chicago Bulls history, his annual Deng Camp in Crystal Palace, his friendship with Chris Bosh, his struggles with the Lakers last season and how long he thinks he has left in the NBA. Before the interview, Max shares his top storylines going into the 2017/18 NBA season.  Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Question or comment? Get in touch on Twitter @max_whittle 00:44:00Max Whittle MedianoLA Lakers,Luol Deng,NBA,NBA Preview,2017/18 NBALuol Deng of the LA Lakers and Team GB joins Max ahead of the 2017/18 NBA season to talk about his career and the new NBA season.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/13/gary-gramling-sports-illustrated-and-mmqb-ten-things-podcastSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/13/gary-gramling-sports-illustrated-and-mmqb-ten-things-podcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/13/gary-gramling-sports-illustrated-and-mmqb-ten-things-podcastWed, 13 Sep 2017 22:00:00 GMTGary Gramling, Sports Illustrated and MMQB Ten Things PodcastGary Gramling, senior editor at the MMQB and host of the Ten Things Podcast with Andy Benoit is this week's guest with Max on The US Sports Podcast. Gary breaks down why and how he uses Simpson's references in his articles, his opinion on Hall of Fame busts, the art of story telling, his thoughts on the major storylines coming out of the NFL in Week One, his new book 'The Football Fanbook', winning Sports Illustrated's first ever Emmy-award winning piece 'A Boy Helps a Town Heal' and his memories of 9/11.  Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Question or comment? Get in touch on Twitter @max_whittle   00:44:00Max Whittle MedianoNFL,american football,Week One,Sports Illustrated,9/11The NFL season is underway and we are unsurprisingly overreacting to every result so far! The US Sports Podcast takes a lighthearted look at the NFL news with Shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/04/neil-reynolds-nfl-on-sky-sports-andrew-charles-brits-in-the-end-zoneSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/04/neil-reynolds-nfl-on-sky-sports-andrew-charles-brits-in-the-end-zone/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/04/neil-reynolds-nfl-on-sky-sports-andrew-charles-brits-in-the-end-zoneMon, 04 Sep 2017 22:00:00 GMTNeil Reynolds, NFL on Sky Sports & Andrew Charles, Brits In The End ZoneHost of the NFL on Sky Sports Neil Reynolds and co-host of the Brits In The End Zone podcast Andrew Charles join Max to preview the 2017 NFL season. In two varying conversations, Neil discusses his busy summer before looking at the Labour Day Weekend trades, Brock Osweiler's return to the Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler's prospects in Miami, Moritz Böhringer's future in the league, which British player in the NFL is the one to watch and his Super Bowl pick. Andrew explains why he supports the Jaguars, Blake Bortles' future in Jacksonville, the Ezekiel Elliott situation, the fate of the Jets and Browns, Adrian Peterson's return to Minnesota and how the Falcons will recover from their devastating loss last February.  Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Question or comment? Get in touch on Twitter @max_whittle 00:44:00Max Whittle MedianoNFL,NFL2017,American Football,football,sportThe 2017 NFL season is about to kick off and to break down the storylines and changes heading into the new football season, British football experts Neil Reynolhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/03/mark-fainaru-wada-co-author-of-league-of-denial-and-espn-reporterSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/03/mark-fainaru-wada-co-author-of-league-of-denial-and-espn-reporter/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/09/03/mark-fainaru-wada-co-author-of-league-of-denial-and-espn-reporterSun, 03 Sep 2017 22:00:00 GMTMark Fainaru-Wada, co-author of League Of Denial and ESPN reporterMark Fainaru-Wada, co-author of the book League Of Denial and ESPN investigations reporter, is this week's guest on The US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. Fainaru-Wada, along with brother Steve, wrote the book in 2013 described as 'the NFL, concussions, and the battle for truth'. Mark goes in-depth about the timeline of concussions in the NFL before and since the book was released four years ago, the stories he found out spending time with retired player Chris Borland, Jerry Jones' belief that there is no link between American football and brain trauma, the recent study in the New York Times that revealed 110 of 111 examined brains of deceased football players had CTE, the legacy of Dr. Bennet Omalu, youth football across the United States and the future of the sport. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Got a question for Max? Get in touch on Twitter @max_whittle    00:41:00Max Whittle MedianoNFL,concussion,concussions,football,American FootballMark Fainaru-Wada is the co-author of the book League Of Denial, a reveal about the NFL's concussion crisis which began with the death of former Pittsburgh Steehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/08/22/mark-webster-broadcaster-and-writerSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/08/22/mark-webster-broadcaster-and-writer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/08/22/mark-webster-broadcaster-and-writerTue, 22 Aug 2017 22:30:00 GMTMark Webster, broadcaster and writerMark Webster, host of Channel 5's NBA coverage between 2008 and 2011, is this week's guest on The US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. Mark chats about how he got his first job covering the NBA while writing for a music magazine, the dynamic of the Channel 5 NBA show, his opinion on the state of American sports coverage in the UK on television, his thoughts on Phil Jackson, what it was like watching the OJ Simpson trial, whether there will be an NBA comeback on terrestrial TV, how the NBA has changed since he was on air and the reason he landed the job of voicing and scripting several Only Fools and Horses shows.  Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Got a question for Max? Get in touch on Twitter @max_whittle 01:02:00Max Whittle MedianoNBA,Mark Webster,Channel 5,television,terrestrial televisionMark Webster was the host of Channel 5's NBA coverage from 2008 to 2011. He has also covered ice hockey and the NFL and continues to broadcast on UK radio statihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/08/03/dennis-xhat-on-kyrie-irving-the-cavs-and-nba-head-coaches-on-the-brinkSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/08/03/dennis-xhat-on-kyrie-irving-the-cavs-and-nba-head-coaches-on-the-brink/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/08/03/dennis-xhat-on-kyrie-irving-the-cavs-and-nba-head-coaches-on-the-brinkThu, 03 Aug 2017 22:00:00 GMTDennis Xhaët‏ on Kyrie Irving, the Cavs and NBA Head Coaches on the brinkDennis Xhaët talks to Max Whittle about Kyrie Irving's desperation to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James' future, Stephen Curry's dance moves, the NBA head coaches most likely to get fired next season, ESPN's win projections for the 2017-18 season, whether Kobe Bryant is a top ten player of all-time and more.  Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Get in touch: @max_whittle on Twitter 01:13:00Max Whittle MedianoNBA,basketball,Kyrie Irving,LeBron James,Cleveland CavaliersKyrie Irving is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers? Max Whittle and Dennis Xhaët‏ discuss trade scenarios for the Cavs star and the future of LeBron James.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/07/19/jordan-schultz-yahoo-sportsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/07/19/jordan-schultz-yahoo-sports/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/07/19/jordan-schultz-yahoo-sportsWed, 19 Jul 2017 22:30:00 GMTJordan Schultz, Yahoo SportsJordan Schultz, NFL and NBA reporter for Yahoo Sports, is this week's guest on The US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. With Summer League over and Lonzo Ball the talk of the town, the guys discuss the future of the Lakers and other impressions from Vegas. Then, the NFL takes centre stage with Kirk Cousins' future in Washington, Ezekiel Elliott's off-the-field issues in Dallas and the biggest threats to the Patriots debated. Max's big question this week: Are steroids back in baseball, and did they ever leave?  Get in touch with Max on Twitter: @max_whittle or email: maxwhittle111@gmail.com Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 00:33:00Max Whittle MedianoNFL,NBA,Kirk Cousins,Ezekiel Elliott,New England PatriotsNFL Training Camp is right around the corner and Lonzo Ball is charging into the fast lane in the NBA. Max Whittle and Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schultz discuss.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/07/06/john-mcgee-bat-flips-and-nerdsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/07/06/john-mcgee-bat-flips-and-nerds/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/07/06/john-mcgee-bat-flips-and-nerdsThu, 06 Jul 2017 13:00:00 GMTJohn McGee, Bat Flips and NerdsJohn McGee from the British baseball website/podcast Bat Flips and Nerds is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. Following the huge success of the MLB Battlegrounds Home Run Derby event in Hyde Park, London, John joins the pod to talk about the best bits from the evening. Topics include: the most memorable moments from former major leaguers and participants Carlos Peña, Cliff Floyd and Shawn Green, the performance of England cricketers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales, the high number of fans who turned up, the growing baseball community in the UK and where the sport goes from here. Get in touch with Max on Twitter: @max_whittle or email: maxwhittle111@gmail.com Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 00:54:00Max Whittle MedianoHyde Park,Home Run Derby,MLB UK,Baseball in Hyde Park,Hyde Park Home Run DerbyBaseball in London? Yes, it happened! Max sits down with John McGee from Bat Flips and Nerds to re-live the Home Run Derby event in Hyde Park, which brought forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/27/dennis-xhat-on-the-nba-draft-jimmy-butler-to-minnesota-paul-george-and-more-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/27/dennis-xhat-on-the-nba-draft-jimmy-butler-to-minnesota-paul-george-and-more-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/27/dennis-xhat-on-the-nba-draft-jimmy-butler-to-minnesota-paul-george-and-more-2Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:24:49 GMTDennis Xhaët on the NBA Draft, Jimmy Butler to Minnesota, Paul George and moreDennis Xhaët from the X and O's NBA podcast is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. The boys discuss the NBA draft, Jimmy Butler being traded to Minnesota, Paul George's future, NBA Awards night, free agency, Dennis' trip to the Finals, summer plans and more. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Email: maxwhittle111@gmail.com Twitter: @max_whittle 01:10:00Max Whittle MedianoDennis Xhaët from the X and O's NBA podcast is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. The boys discuss the NBA draft, Jimmy Butler being thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/20/carlos-pea-former-mlb-all-star-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/20/carlos-pea-former-mlb-all-star-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/20/carlos-pea-former-mlb-all-star-2Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:00:41 GMTCarlos Peña, former MLB All StarCarlos Peña, the former major league first baseman who played for eight teams during his career, is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. Peña, who represented the Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Rangers, Athletics, Astros, Tigers and Royals, talks passionately about his life growing up in the Dominican Republic and how he and his friends adapted a game of cricket to develop their baseball skills. He also discusses his move to the US when he was 12 years of age, his time in Tampa under Joe Maddon, the moment he was stung by an actual ray, his struggles through the minor leagues and his excitement about taking part in the Home Run Derby event in Hyde Park, London on July 4th. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Email: maxwhittle111@gmail.com Twitter: max_whittle 01:01:00Max Whittle MedianoCarlos Peña, the former major league first baseman who played for eight teams during his career, is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/13/joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/13/joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/13/joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-2Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:56:56 GMTJoel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers joins Max on this edition of the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. Following Golden State's 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in this year's NBA Finals, Embiid joins Max to talk about the slogan 'Trust The Process', his latest comeback from injury, the potential of him and Ben Simmons playing together, how he was discovered as a basketball player, a joke about the jungle and his hilarious social media presence. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Twitter: @max_whittle Email: maxwhittle111@gmail.com00:25:00Max Whittle MedianoJoel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers joins Max on this edition of the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. Following Golden State's 4-1 victory over the Clevelahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/01/marcus-thompson-author-of-golden-and-marc-spears-the-undefeated-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/01/marcus-thompson-author-of-golden-and-marc-spears-the-undefeated-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/06/01/marcus-thompson-author-of-golden-and-marc-spears-the-undefeated-2Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:15:38 GMTMarcus Thompson, author of 'Golden' and Marc Spears, The UndefeatedThis week on the US Sports Podcast, Max is joined by Marcus Thompson, author of the book 'Golden: The miraculous rise of Steph Curry' and columnist for the Mercury News, who shares some of the key stories written in the book and what he's learned covering Curry since he entered the NBA. Then, ahead of the 2017 NBA Finals, ESPN and The Undefeated's Marc Spears answers five questions on the Golden State v Cleveland matchup and discusses LeBron James' comments about how it's tough being black in America. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Email: maxwhittle111@gmail.com Twitter: @max_whittle00:53:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast, Max is joined by Marcus Thompson, author of the book 'Golden: The miraculous rise of Steph Curry' and columnist for the Merchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/22/lang-whitaker-nbacom-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/22/lang-whitaker-nbacom-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/22/lang-whitaker-nbacom-2Mon, 22 May 2017 21:15:12 GMTLang Whitaker, NBA.com Lang Whitaker of NBA.com and NBA TV joins Max to chat about the Boston Celtics' surprising Game 3 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, LeBron James' domination in the opening two games and what's left for the series. Further topics include All-NBA voting, $495 basketball shoes and the notion that the NBA postseason has been boring. Max then shares his thoughts on the Golden State vs San Antonio series. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Twitter: @max_whittle Email: maxwhittle111@gmail.com00:37:00Max Whittle MedianoLang Whitaker of NBA.com and NBA TV joins Max to chat about the Boston Celtics' surprising Game 3 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conferencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/11/raphael-gellar-nba-playoffs-2nd-round-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/11/raphael-gellar-nba-playoffs-2nd-round-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/11/raphael-gellar-nba-playoffs-2nd-round-2Thu, 11 May 2017 21:32:05 GMTRaphael Gellar, NBA Playoffs 2nd RoundMax talks to friend of the show and BBC World Service journalist Raphael Gellar about Rockets-Spurs, Celtics-Wizards, Warriors-Jazz, Cavaliers-Raptors, the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate and the reeling Clippers. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/us-sports-podcast-max-whittle/id1163773727?mt=2 Twitter: @max_whittle Email: maxwhittle111@gmail.com01:06:00Max Whittle MedianoMax talks to friend of the show and BBC World Service journalist Raphael Gellar about Rockets-Spurs, Celtics-Wizards, Warriors-Jazz, Cavaliers-Raptors, the LeBrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/04/mark-boyle-indiana-pacers-radio-network-and-mike-ganter-toronto-sun-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/04/mark-boyle-indiana-pacers-radio-network-and-mike-ganter-toronto-sun-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/05/04/mark-boyle-indiana-pacers-radio-network-and-mike-ganter-toronto-sun-2Thu, 04 May 2017 23:53:06 GMTMark Boyle, Indiana Pacers Radio Network and Mike Ganter, Toronto SunThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Indiana Pacers radio play-by-play broadcaster Mark Boyle and Raptors reporter for the Toronto Sun Mike Ganter join the show. Mark, who has been broadcasting Pacers games since 1988, talks about his recent use of Instagram, how he met Muhammad Ali, the advice he received from Marv Albert and Bob Ryan when he entered the NBA, how he takes a miniature model of Stewie from Family Guy to every game, the challenges of covering a team objectively, being front and centre during 'The Malice at the Palace' in 2004, his summer forays into the world of meteorology and barista work and his thoughts on the future of the Indiana Pacers. Then, Toronto Sun reporter Mike Ganter comes on to break down the Eastern Conference second round series so far between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. Please get in touch with the show on Twitter @max_whittle and via email; maxwhittle111@gmail.com01:26:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Indiana Pacers radio play-by-play broadcaster Mark Boyle and Raptors reporter for the Toronto Sun Mike Ganthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/20/dennis-xhat-x-and-os-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/20/dennis-xhat-x-and-os-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/20/dennis-xhat-x-and-os-2Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:50:09 GMTDennis Xhaët, X and O's This week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, NBA regular and host of the X and O's podcast Dennis Xhaët jumps onto the podcast to talk about all of the first round matchups in the NBA. The series' in question: Celtics v Bulls, Cavaliers v Pacers, Wizards v Hawks, Raptors v Bucks, Warriors v Blazers, Spurs v Grizzlies, Clippers v Jazz and Rockets v Thunder. After that, the guys discuss the challenges voting for the MVP award this season and the New York Knicks drama between Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony. You can tweet Max @max_whittle00:58:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, NBA regular and host of the X and O's podcast Dennis Xhaët jumps onto the podcast to talk about all of thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/13/mike-breen-nba-on-espn-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/13/mike-breen-nba-on-espn-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/13/mike-breen-nba-on-espn-2Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:31:29 GMTMike Breen, NBA on ESPNThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, NBA play-by-play announcer for ESPN, ABC and the MSG Network Mike Breen joins the podcast. In New York City ahead of the start of the 2016/17 NBA playoffs, Mike talks about what it was like to grow up in an Irish Catholic enclave north of Manhattan with five brothers, how he became a diehard New York Mets fan, his time spent at Fordham University studying radio with Michael Kay, getting into the sports broadcasting business, what it's like to call games for the New York Knicks on a day-to-day basis and his on-air chemistry with ESPN colleagues Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson. You can tweet Max @max_whittle00:46:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, NBA play-by-play announcer for ESPN, ABC and the MSG Network Mike Breen joins the podcast. In New York Cityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/09/peter-king-the-mmqb-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/09/peter-king-the-mmqb-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/04/09/peter-king-the-mmqb-2Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:43:00 GMTPeter King, the MMQBThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, editor-in-chief of the MMQB, Peter King, joins the show. From his home office in New York City, Peter talks through the various steps necessary to complete his Monday morning column and the physical tolls it has taken on him. A graduate of Ohio University, Peter discusses what he set out to do studying journalism, the art of locker room interviews, how he secured Tom Brady for his podcast after Super Bowl 51, where he thinks the media industry is going, how his perception and enjoyment of American football has changed over the years and his brief experiences watching cricket. You can get in touch with Max on Twitter @max_whittle.01:09:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, editor-in-chief of the MMQB, Peter King, joins the show. From his home office in New York City, Peter talkshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/21/josh-chetwynd-mlb-2017-preview-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/21/josh-chetwynd-mlb-2017-preview-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/21/josh-chetwynd-mlb-2017-preview-2Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:36:28 GMTJosh Chetwynd, MLB 2017 PreviewThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Josh Chetwynd joins the show to preview the 2017 MLB season and run down some of the storylines from the offseason. Josh, formerly of MLB on Channel 5 and BBC 5 Live Xtra, talks about his experience playing for Team GB and what baseball stands for in the UK. Big league topics include: Which of the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians has the better roster this season, Trea Turner's ceiling in Washington, the closing window for the Detroit Tigers, the Yankees formula after seven years of underachieving, the strongest starting rotations around the league and Josh's work as a baseball agent. You can get in touch with the show by tweeting Max @max_whittle. Thanks for listening!00:48:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Josh Chetwynd joins the show to preview the 2017 MLB season and run down some of the storylines from the ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/16/dennis-xhat-x-and-os-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/16/dennis-xhat-x-and-os-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/16/dennis-xhat-x-and-os-2Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:13:24 GMTDennis Xhaët, X and O's On this week's US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Dennis Xhaët from the X and O's NBA podcast and Play Sports TV comes on to discuss all of the playoff races in the NBA, including the battle for the eighth spot in the East and West, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies competing for the sixth spot in the West, the East trio of Cleveland, Boston and Washington and the chase for home court between the Utah Jazz and LA Clippers. Bouncing around the league, the guys also discuss Dirk Nowitzki reaching 30,000 points, the front office and on-court shakeup in the Lakers organisation and Lavar Ball's comments.01:03:00Max Whittle MedianoOn this week's US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Dennis Xhaët from the X and O's NBA podcast and Play Sports TV comes on to discuss all of the playoff races ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/01/dikembe-mutombo-nba-blocks-leader-and-chris-finch-denver-nuggets-associate-head-coach-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/01/dikembe-mutombo-nba-blocks-leader-and-chris-finch-denver-nuggets-associate-head-coach-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/03/01/dikembe-mutombo-nba-blocks-leader-and-chris-finch-denver-nuggets-associate-head-coach-2Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:52:51 GMTDikembe Mutombo, NBA Blocks Leader and Chris Finch, Denver Nuggets Associate Head CoachDikembe Mutombo joins Max Whittle on the US Sports Podcast this week to reminisce on a career that saw him rack up 3,289 blocks, the most in NBA history, and four Defensive Player of the Year selections. The eight-time All Star talks about how he got into basketball in the Congo, his first impressions of America, why he wouldn't give up his blocks for a championship, how and why his famous finger-wagging at opponents started and his ultimate three on three past and present matchup. Then, Denver Nuggets associate head coach Chris Finch joins Max to talk about the Nuggets' push for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Finch, the former head coach of the Team GB side that competed at the London Olympics with Luol Deng in 2012, discusses what he learned in Houston under Kevin McHale, his offensive philosophy, James Harden's development as a full-time point guard and the dilemma young British basketball players have when making a decision on how to make it to the next level. You can get in touch with Max on Twitter @max_whittle. Thanks for listening! 00:42:00Max Whittle MedianoDikembe Mutombo joins Max Whittle on the US Sports Podcast this week to reminisce on a career that saw him rack up 3,289 blocks, the most in NBA history, and fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/24/tom-perkes-nba-trade-deadline-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/24/tom-perkes-nba-trade-deadline-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/24/tom-perkes-nba-trade-deadline-2Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:04:29 GMTTom Perkes, NBA Trade DeadlineThis week on the US Sports Podcast, Max Whittle is joined by good friend Tom Perkes in Washington State to break down all the moves right after the NBA trade deadline closed. DeMarcus Cousins to New Orleans, Nerlens Noel to Dallas, the overhaul in the Lakers front office, the Raptors and Wizards improving and the Boston Celtics keeping hold of their draft picks are all discussed. You can get in touch with Max on Twitter @max_whittle00:45:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast, Max Whittle is joined by good friend Tom Perkes in Washington State to break down all the moves right after the NBA trade dehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/14/al-jefferson-indiana-pacers-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/14/al-jefferson-indiana-pacers-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/14/al-jefferson-indiana-pacers-2Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:02:17 GMTAl Jefferson, Indiana PacersJoining the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle this week is Indiana Pacers big man Al Jefferson, the 15th overall pick in the 2004 draft, and NBA expert Dennis Xhaët, who covers the league for Belgium broadcaster Play Sports and hosts the basketball podcast, X and O's. Jefferson answers questions about his career in the first ever edition of 'How well do you know Yourself', which follows a deep dive into the game with Dennis. Topics include: Kevin Durant v Russell Westbrook round three, the Charles Oakley and James Dolan saga, Jabari Parker's injury and the future of the young Milwaukee Bucks, notable trades, Joel Embiid's journey in Philadelphia and alternative All Star selections. Get in touch with Max on Twitter, @max_whittle. 01:07:00Max Whittle MedianoJoining the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle this week is Indiana Pacers big man Al Jefferson, the 15th overall pick in the 2004 draft, and NBA expert Dennishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/08/dan-shaughnessy-boston-globe-don-banks-patriotscom-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/08/dan-shaughnessy-boston-globe-don-banks-patriotscom-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/02/08/dan-shaughnessy-boston-globe-don-banks-patriotscom-2Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:31:32 GMTDan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe & Don Banks, patriots.comThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, a couple of NFL big-hitters come onto the podcast to look back on Super Bowl LI, where the New England Patriots overcame a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons and win their fifth championship. Dan Shaughnessy, a sports columnist for the Boston Globe, talks about the Patriots' changing game plan at half-time, his writing approach as the game flipped dramatically, Roger Goodell's podium visit being serenaded by boos, the futures of Stephen Gostkowski and Rob Gronkowski, the alternative story to Tom Brady and Bill Belichick being the greatest quarterback/coach duo in NFL history and a quick comment on the Boston Celtics' ceiling this season. Then, Don Banks of patriots.com explains his bemusement at the Falcons' play-calling in the second half, his thoughts on Lady Gaga's half-time performance, comparing the Patriots' success with other Boston teams through history, if the overtime rules are fair and which of the Patriots and Falcons has a better chance of returning to the Super Bowl next season. 00:46:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, a couple of NFL big-hitters come onto the podcast to look back on Super Bowl LI, where the New England Patrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/30/jeff-reinebold-sky-sports-nfl-and-will-gavin-gridiron-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/30/jeff-reinebold-sky-sports-nfl-and-will-gavin-gridiron-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/30/jeff-reinebold-sky-sports-nfl-and-will-gavin-gridiron-2Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:17:43 GMTJeff Reinebold, Sky Sports NFL and Will Gavin, GridironThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Sky Sports NFL analyst and Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive coordinator Jeff Reinebold joins the show to talk about his life in football, and following Jeff, Gridiron's Will Gavin breaks down Super Bowl 51 between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. Jeff talks about his coaching hero, Dick Vermeil, what it's like coaching in Canada and the CFL rules the NFL should adopt, the hut in Hawaii that he lives in before training camp, why he got his first tattoo, his approach to working on television for Sky Sports and Johnny Manziel's potential future in the CFL. Following Jeff, NFL broadcaster Will Gavin - from The Gridiron Show and talkSPORT - breaks down the key matchups between the Falcons and Patriots, explains who he would rather have at quarterback between Tom Brady and Matt Ryan for the next three years and gives his take on Ben Roethlisberger's future and the NFL's re-location craze. 01:28:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Sky Sports NFL analyst and Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive coordinator Jeff Reinebold joins the show to talkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/24/craig-sager-jr-remembers-craig-sager-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/24/craig-sager-jr-remembers-craig-sager-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/24/craig-sager-jr-remembers-craig-sager-2Tue, 24 Jan 2017 09:17:18 GMTCraig Sager Jr. remembers Craig SagerThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, we welcome in Craig Sager Jr, the son of legendary NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager, who sadly passed away at the age of 65 in December 2016. Known for wearing colourful suits as he worked the NBA sideline, Sager was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2014 and went through multiple courses of treatment before returning to the game nearly one year later, before the illness tragically returned for a second time. During Sager's illness, Sager Jr. twice donated marrow and blood to his dad and on this podcast shares countless stories he had with his father down the years, how Sager never gave up amidst the struggles and the lessons Jr. has learned through this difficult time. From Sager's time at Northwestern as the Wildcat mascot, to covering Hank Aaron's 715th home run as a cub reporter to always having a response ready when a joke was made about his outfits, Craig Sager Jr. remembers Craig Sager for the great and vibrant man that he was. 01:04:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, we welcome in Craig Sager Jr, the son of legendary NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager, who sadly passed awayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/17/adam-silver-nba-commissioner-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/17/adam-silver-nba-commissioner-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/17/adam-silver-nba-commissioner-2Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:25:48 GMTAdam Silver, NBA commissionerNBA commissioner Adam Silver is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. During the Global Games encounter in London between the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers, Adam was in the NBA UK office for a roundtable discussion with select media about the following topics: How Brexit might affect the NBA's business in London, what he would advise players and teams if they expressed doubt about visiting Donald Trump's White House, how the new Collective Bargaining Agreement could extend the NBA's regular season ventures outside the United States, the possibility of hosting All Star Weekend in London, how the league has weathered dips in TV ratings as seen in other sports, the financial status of all 30 franchises, the relationship he has with NBA coaches and his thoughts on whether he is concerned by the dominance of the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. 00:51:00Max Whittle MedianoNBA commissioner Adam Silver is this week's guest on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle. During the Global Games encounter in London between the Denver Nugghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/11/ronny-turiaf-nba-champion-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/11/ronny-turiaf-nba-champion-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/11/ronny-turiaf-nba-champion-2Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:04:01 GMTRonny Turiaf, NBA championThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, 2012 NBA champion Ronny Turiaf joins the show. During his NBA career Ronny played for seven teams; the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves, winning a championship with the Heat in 2012 alongside LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Shortly after being drafted by the Lakers in 2005, the Frenchman was told he would require open heart surgery because of an enlarged aortic root in his heart. Ronny talks about refusing to live a life of medication and no basketball and how he recovered from surgery to make it to the NBA. Capped by the French national team 100 times, Turiaf was also a team captain with the Warriors the year Stephen Curry was drafted and explains his role in nurturing the reigning two-time league MVP. Ronny also discusses the connection he has with Martinique, the island he grew up on, and admits in retirement he will visit every country in the world. The US Sports Podcast is sponsored by our partners at RedzoneSports.com – the bespoke British bookmaker for American Sports. As well as the best odds on US sports, money can’t buy prize promotions and their very own cheerleading squad, you can get an exclusive £60 deposit match bonus as a new customer by using deposit code USSP on your first deposit. Redzone is for over 18s only. Betting should be fun so please gamble responsibly.00:39:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, 2012 NBA champion Ronny Turiaf joins the show. During his NBA career Ronny played for seven teams; the Loshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/06/matt-pentz-seattle-times-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/06/matt-pentz-seattle-times-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2017/01/06/matt-pentz-seattle-times-2Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:18:15 GMTMatt Pentz, Seattle TimesThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Seattle Sounders reporter Matt Pentz joins the show to look back on the 2016 MLS season, which concluded with the Sounders winning the MLS Cup over Toronto. Matt, who writes for the Seattle Times, talks about the Sounders season and how strange it was for a team to win the cup game without recording a single shot on target over 120 minutes. He then goes in-depth about how the Steven Gerrard project failed in Los Angeles, Robbie Keane's impact on the American game as he leaves the States after six seasons, David Beckham's ongoing Miami franchise project, Bruce Arena's appointment as Team USA head coach before advising the MLS on how it might improve its product and naming his favourite all-time American soccer player. The US Sports Podcast is sponsored by our partners at redzonesports.com - the bespoke British bookmaker for American sports. As well as the best odds on US sports, money can’t buy prize promotions and their very own cheerleading squad, you can get an exclusive £60 deposit match bonus as a new customer by using deposit code USSP on your first deposit. Simply enter code USSP when registering and double your money. Redzone is for over 18s only. Betting should be fun so please gamble responsibly. 00:48:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Seattle Sounders reporter Matt Pentz joins the show to look back on the 2016 MLS season, which concluded wihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/27/les-carpenter-guardian-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/27/les-carpenter-guardian-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/27/les-carpenter-guardian-2Tue, 27 Dec 2016 14:28:48 GMTLes Carpenter, GuardianThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, the Guardian's Les Carpenter jumps onto the show to review the best of sport in 2016. Les covered the World Series and NBA Finals - both of which went seven games - the Rio Olympics, Conor McGregor's UFC rise and last season's Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. Les, a Los Angeles native, also talks about legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully following the 89-year-old's retirement in October, and while discussing the tragic death of Muhammad Ali, news broke that long-time sideline reporter Craig Sager had also died. The guys wrap up with their sporting surprises of 2016 and bold prediction for 2017. The US Sports Podcast is sponsored by RedzoneSports.com – the bespoke British bookmaker for American Sports. As well as the best odds on US sports, money can’t buy prize promotions and their very own cheerleading squad, you can get an exclusive £60 deposit match bonus as a new customer by using deposit code USSP on your first deposit. That’s code USSP when registering. Redzone is for over 18s only. Betting should be fun so please gamble responsibly. 01:16:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, the Guardian's Les Carpenter jumps onto the show to review the best of sport in 2016. Les covered the Worldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/20/john-amaechi-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/20/john-amaechi-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/20/john-amaechi-2Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:14:56 GMTJohn AmaechiThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, John Amaechi - the first former NBA player to come out as gay in 2007 - joins the show. In a candid conversation about his life on and off the court, race and sexual issues in sport and what it was like to be in the NBA when people knew he was gay, John gives an honest opinion about why he thought former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan hated him, why a lot of straight men believe gay men fancy them and why he decided to start living more openly gay whilst with the Jazz. John also discusses why he thinks Phil Jackson described LeBron James' business associates as a 'posse', the recent news cases of children being abused by coaches, his view that basketball in the UK is very poor, the NBA's stance on Donald Trump being elected President of the United States and why he turned down 17 million dollars to join the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000. The US Sports Podcast is sponsored by our partners at RedzoneSports.com – the bespoke British bookmaker for American Sports. As well as the best odds on US sports, money can’t buy prize promotions and their very own cheerleading squad, you can get an exclusive £60 deposit match bonus as a new customer by using deposit code USSP on your first deposit. Redzone is for over 18s only. Betting should be fun so please gamble responsibly.01:11:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, John Amaechi - the first former NBA player to come out as gay in 2007 - joins the show. In a candid convershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/14/jack-crawford-atlanta-falcons-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/14/jack-crawford-atlanta-falcons-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/14/jack-crawford-atlanta-falcons-2Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:21:40 GMTJack Crawford, Atlanta FalconsThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jack Crawford joins the show. Jack grew up in London before moving to the United States to play high school basketball, eventually transitioning to football and several years later being drafted by the Oakland Raiders. Speaking at his London home before the start of the 2016 season, Jack talks to Max about growing up in London, his original aspirations of making it to the NBA, how he got into football, the emotions of draft day and being selected by the Raiders, representing the Cowboys, concussions in football, how he recovers from a game and the future of the sport in the UK. The US Sports Podcast is sponsored by our partners at RedzoneSports.com – the bespoke British bookmaker for American Sports. As well as the best odds on US sports, money can’t buy prize promotions and their very own cheerleading squad, you can get an exclusive £60 deposit match bonus as a new customer by using deposit code USSP on your first deposit. Redzone is for over 18s only. Betting should be fun so please gamble responsibly.01:12:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jack Crawford joins the show. Jack grew up in London before moving to thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/09/mitch-goldich-sports-illustrated-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/09/mitch-goldich-sports-illustrated-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/09/mitch-goldich-sports-illustrated-2Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:48:28 GMTMitch Goldich, Sports IllustratedThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Sports Illustrated writer, podcast host and social guru Mitch Goldich joins the show. A Philadelphia native, Mitch talks about his beloved Sixers and former GM Sam Hinkie before discussing the Eagles Giants rivalry. The guys then discuss LeBron James winning Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year award before a chat on the Rio Olympics and the best sporting moments of 2016. The US Sports Podcast is brought to you by redzonesports.com, the bespoke British bookmaker for American sports. You can get an exclusive £60 deposit match bonus as a new customer by using deposit code USSP on your first deposit. Redzone is for over 18s only. Betting should be fun so please gamble responsibly.01:07:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Sports Illustrated writer, podcast host and social guru Mitch Goldich joins the show. A Philadelphia nativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/01/raphael-gellar-bbc-world-service-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/01/raphael-gellar-bbc-world-service-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/12/01/raphael-gellar-bbc-world-service-2Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:48:44 GMTRaphael Gellar, BBC World ServiceThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, BBC World Service sports correspondent and NBA fanatic Raphael Gellar joins the show. In an attempt to cover as many news stories as possible, the guys start with Russell Westbrook's triple double madness and end with the state of the New York Knicks, filling the middle with the Golden State Warriors, Greg Oden's 'biggest flop' comments, terrible drafts through history, the Milwaukee Bucks, LA Clippers and Lakers, DeMarcus Cousins vs. Anthony Davis and the most surprising and disappointing teams so far. 01:33:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, BBC World Service sports correspondent and NBA fanatic Raphael Gellar joins the show. In an attempt to covhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/24/keith-burton-new-york-giants-uk-founder-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/24/keith-burton-new-york-giants-uk-founder-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/24/keith-burton-new-york-giants-uk-founder-2Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:58:01 GMTKeith Burton, New York Giants UK founderThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, founder of the New York Giants UK fan group Keith Burton jumps onto the show. Setting up a Giants community on this side of the pond, Keith explains why and how he got into American football, the growth of the fan group, whether off-the-field issues have affected his NFL fandom, the rise and celebrity of Odell Beckham Jr., the perception of Eli Manning and the dedication necessary to follow his beloved team. 01:08:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, founder of the New York Giants UK fan group Keith Burton jumps onto the show. Setting up a Giants communityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/17/ray-ratto-csn-bay-area-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/17/ray-ratto-csn-bay-area-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/17/ray-ratto-csn-bay-area-2Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:50:06 GMTRay Ratto, CSN Bay AreaThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, csnbayarea.com writer and broadcaster Ray Ratto jumps on the pod to discuss a bizarre range of topics from Colin Kaepernick not voting in the presidential election to avoiding parties so he can watch QI. Born in the East Bay and covering sports in San Francisco and Oakland for decades, Ray gives his take on the way the NBA and NFL have behaved following Donald Trump's victory, the future of the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders, the 'hot take' media culture, the Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant project, the problem with the human race and Peep Show. It's quite a ride. 00:59:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, csnbayarea.com writer and broadcaster Ray Ratto jumps on the pod to discuss a bizarre range of topics fromhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/09/marek-larwood-comedian-and-actor-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/09/marek-larwood-comedian-and-actor-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/09/marek-larwood-comedian-and-actor-2Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:45:32 GMTMarek Larwood, comedian and actorThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, comedian and long-suffering American sports fan Marek Larwood joins the show. Marek has performed stand-up comedy, worked on television and most recently vlogged his way around London on YouTube. He is also the founder and creator of the world's most popular new sport, 'Volfsball', which has already had its first World Cup. Marek talks about his beloved Detroit Lions, the reason why they are his team and his previous trip to Detroit. Find out how Volfsball came to be and what it's like to perform on the comedy circuit, and the strange choice he made when choosing an NBA team. 00:58:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, comedian and long-suffering American sports fan Marek Larwood joins the show. Marek has performed stand-uphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/03/marshall-lamm-and-david-kurtz-everton-usa-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/03/marshall-lamm-and-david-kurtz-everton-usa-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/11/03/marshall-lamm-and-david-kurtz-everton-usa-2Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:36:23 GMTMarshall Lamm and David Kurtz, Everton USAThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, US-based, soccer-mad founders of the supporters group EvertonUSA Marshall Lamm and David Kurtz come onto the show. These converted 'Evertonians' talk about how they grew up playing soccer in the States, the idea of forming a country-wide supporters group, the huge number of fellow American's that travel to England to watch games every year and having the opportunity to meet the American legends who have played for Everton over the years . Both huge sports fans in San Francisco and LA, the two of them also discuss the latest goings on in their respective cities. Visit evertonusa.net to find out more! 00:44:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, US-based, soccer-mad founders of the supporters group EvertonUSA Marshall Lamm and David Kurtz come onto thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/27/kelvin-beachum-new-york-jets-and-don-banks-patriotscom-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/27/kelvin-beachum-new-york-jets-and-don-banks-patriotscom-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/27/kelvin-beachum-new-york-jets-and-don-banks-patriotscom-2Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:30:06 GMTKelvin Beachum, New York Jets and Don Banks, patriots.comThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum joins Max to talk about his childhood in Texas, his mammoth breakfasts, blocking for Ben Roethlisberger, his playoff goals for the Jags and his stance on the national anthem protests. Following Kelvin, NFL.com writer and former Sports Illustrated scribe Don Banks shares his best stories covering football, why he loves the Red Sox and his short movie career.01:17:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum joins Max to talk about his childhood in Texas, his mahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/20/kristen-ledlow-nba-tv-and-nba-on-tnt-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/20/kristen-ledlow-nba-tv-and-nba-on-tnt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/20/kristen-ledlow-nba-tv-and-nba-on-tnt-2Thu, 20 Oct 2016 07:40:39 GMTKristen Ledlow, NBA TV and NBA on TNTThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, NBA TV host and sideline reporter Kristen Ledlow joins the show. Kristen discusses her love for basketball, how inspiring it was to cover the USA Women's Olympic basketball team in Rio, shooting free throws with Shaquille O'Neal and the moment she had to report live from the Cleveland Cavaliers locker room after they clinched the 2015-16 NBA championship. 00:42:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, NBA TV host and sideline reporter Kristen Ledlow joins the show. Kristen discusses her love for basketball,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/13/derek-belch-strivr-labs-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/13/derek-belch-strivr-labs-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/13/derek-belch-strivr-labs-2Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:45:52 GMTDerek Belch, STRIVR LabsThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, former Stanford kicker and founder of STRIVR - Sports Training in Virtual Reality - Derek Belch joins Max to tell his inspiring story. Derek talks about why he got into kicking and how that particular position is treated within a football team, then explains how at Stanford he came up with the idea of helping athletes prepare for performance through virtual reality. Derek's company, STRIVR, works with seven NFL teams, 13 college programmes, the NBA and NHL, enabling players to acquire practice reps without being on the field. Here, he tells us exactly how the technology works and his experiences with those teams. 00:39:00Max Whittle MedianoThis week on the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, former Stanford kicker and founder of STRIVR - Sports Training in Virtual Reality - Derek Belch joins Max thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/06/alistair-kirkwood-nfl-uk-managing-director-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/06/alistair-kirkwood-nfl-uk-managing-director-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/maxwhittlepodcast/2016/10/06/alistair-kirkwood-nfl-uk-managing-director-2Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:53:07 GMTAlistair Kirkwood, NFL UK Managing DirectorOn the first episode of the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, pioneer of the NFL International Series Alistair Kirkwood joins Max for an in-depth conversation. Alistair talks about the many challenges he faced during his early years in the NFL office and the moment he proposed the idea of staging NFL games in London to Roger Goodell. He also gives a thoughtful take on concussions and the current state of safety in the league and his marathon Sunday's watching the sport.01:03:00Max Whittle MedianoOn the first episode of the US Sports Podcast with Max Whittle, pioneer of the NFL International Series Alistair Kirkwood joins Max for an in-depth conversation