SportsJam with Doug Doyle
By WBGO News
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Podcast Description
SportsJam takes a unique peak into the sports world as host Doug Doyle chats with players, coaches, owners, broadcasters, fans and jazz musicians. "Newark has become a sports hotbed with Prudential Center as the new home for Devils hockey, Nets and Seton Hall basektball" says Doyle. SportsJam guests like Yankees great Bernie Williams, tap dancer Savion Glover,trumpeter Jon Faddis, saxophonist Don Braden and basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar all agree there's a strong connection between jazz and sports. Doyle hopes the podcast draws people from of all walks of life to WBGO.
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America Cup Legend Ken Read | Skipper Ken Read and his Puma crew have battled back to be in contention in the Volvo Ocean Race around world. The ninth-month event ends this July in Ireland. Ken joins host Doug Doyle after his crew won the sixth leg of the race from Brazil to Miami. | 5/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Peter Scolari in Magic/Bird | Veteran actor Peter Scolari, who plays the roles of Red Auerbach, Pat Riley and Jerry Buss in Magic/Bird on Broadway, talks basketball and more with SportsJam host Doug Doyle. | 5/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Jersey Nets Era/Shaquille O'Neal | Host Doug Doyle focuses on the past and future of Nets basketball and the possibility of bringing another NBA team to Newark. We go to Prudential Center to catch the final moments of New Jersey Nets basketball; The team will play at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn next season. Doug chats with former Nets players Chris Morris, Kenny Anderson and Derrick Coleman, some of the current Nets players and has a brief conversation with Shaq who is trying to bring another team to Brick City. | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Boxing's Randy Neumann | Legendary Boxing Referee and former heavyweight contender Randy Neumann is the next guest on SportsJam with Doug Doyle. Neumann, who is now a successful certified financial planner in New Jersey, compiled a 31-7 record in the ring with wins over Jimmy Young and Chuck Wepner. He has refereed more than 40 championship bouts including ones involving Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Meldrick Taylor. | 3/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Devils Radio Voice Matt Loughlin | Devils radio play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin talks about his career. Loughlin tells host Doug Doyle about covering the Devils and Mets and his early days in broadcasting. | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Actor Frankie Faison | Actor Frankie Faison is starring in Reparation at Luna Stage in West Orange. Faison, who is best known for his role as the police commissioner in the HBO Series "The Wire" and his roles in "Silence of the Lambs" and "Coming to America" was a three-sport star in college. He talks to host Doug Doyle about sports, his acting career and his love of jazz. | 3/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug's Big Game Party | Host Doug Doyle and Chef Rob of Ocean Point Catering visit the Florham Park home of Anthony and Jackie Marques. Jackie's dad Mike Riccone made the winning "pledge" to WBGO and won a catered party and an opportunity to be on SportsJam. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Newspaper Veteran Guy Sterling | Veteran newspaper reporter Guy Sterling chats with host Doug Doyle about the best teams and events in Newark sports history. Guy also talks about his love of jazz and horse racing. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basketball Legend Anne Donovan | Seton Hall Women's Basketball Coach, Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist Anne Donovan talks about her brilliant career as a player and coach. | 1/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Author Carlo DeVito | Carlo DeVito, the author of "Parcells" talks about his biography of former NFL coach Bill Parcells. DeVito talks with host Doug Doyle about Parcell's father and amazing coaching career with the Giants, Jets, Patriots and Cowboys. DeVito, who has written books about Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, the Maras and D. Wayne Lukas, also owns the Hudson-Chatham winery in Ghent, New York. | 1/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vera Clemente and C. Vivian Stringer | Doug Doyle chats with Vera Clemente, widow of legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente and Rutgers Women's Basketball Coach C. Vivian Stringer. Both women lost their husbands at a very young age, and both have inspirational stories to tell. Stringer is a huge jazz fan. | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Magic/Bird's Fran Kirmser & Tony Ponturo | The producers of Magic/Bird Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo talk about the show that focuses on the relationship between basketball greats Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The Broadway play debuts March 21st. | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joe Cacaci/Invisible Men | Award-winning writer, director, producer, educator and baseball fan Joe Cacaci talks about his new screenplay about the Negro Leagues. Cacaci hopes "Invisible Men" makes to the big screen soon. | 11/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jazz Musician and Educator Ed Joffe | Ed Joffe,the director of the New Jersey City University Jazz Ensemble and coordinator of Woodwind and Jazz at NJCU, talks about his love of music and sports. Some of Joffe's favorite athletes include the late Mickey Mantle and the late Pete Maravich. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Poker's Peter Alson and Amy Handlesman | With two major tournaments coming up in London, The U-S Poker Federation's Peter Alson and Amy Handlesman speak with Doug Doyle. They discuss the state of poker and mind sports in the world. | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Former Liberty Center Kym Hampton | Former New York Liberty Star Kym Hampton played professional basketball for 15 seasons after an amazing career at Arizona State. Kym scored the first two points for the Liberty franchise at the inaugural game for the WNBA in 1997 and is currently working as the Liberty's Community Relations Specialist. Hampton stopped by to talk about her recent performance of jazz standards at Birdland and her thoughts about embarking on a singing career. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basketball Legend Carol Blazejowski | Women's basketball pioneer Carol Blazejowski talks with Doug Doyle about her career. Blazejowski led Montclair State to the Final Four in the 1970's and went on to be the GM of the New York Liberty for 14 seasons. The 1980 Olympian is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jazz Bassist Avery Sharpe | Jazz double bassist Avery Sharpe talks about his musical career, his rigorous workouts and his love of sports. | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Former Mets Pitching Coach Rick Peterson | Former MLB pitching coach Rick Peterson talks about his days with the Mets, his famous father and his new venture as a pitching expert with 3P Sports. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Racing's Mario and Marco Andretti | The Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, May 29th. Legendary driver Mario Andretti and his grandson Marco talk about their Indy experiences. Marco will be in car #26 hoping for his first win at the Indianapolis 500. Marco Andretti finished second in 2006. Mario won the event in 1969. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dr. Harvey Schiller | Dr. Harvey Schiller, former CEO of YankeeNets and former executive director of the U-S Olympic Committee is one of the most powerful names in sports and business. Dr. Schiller has just been inducted into the New York Athletic Club Hall of Fame. The Brooklyn native talks about the late George Steinbrenner, his love of sports and his days as an Air Force pilot in Vietnam. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Former NFL Linebacker Al Singleton | Former Tampa Bay and Dallas linebacker Al Singleton, a Newark native, talks about his 10-year NFL career, his legendary coaches, his love of jazz and life after football. Singleton was a member of the 2002 Superbowl Champion Buccaneers and was a standout at Irvington High School and Temple University. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basketball Coach Tom Penders | Renowned college basketball coach Tom Penders talks about his long career, the future of the game and his new book Dead Coach Walking. Penders retired in 2010 after guiding Houston to the NCAA tournament. He reflects on four decades of coaching, steering programs at Tufts, Columbia, Fordham, Rhode Island, Texas, George Washington and Houston. | 3/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Yankees great/guitarist Bernie Williams | Bernie Williams talks about how he's always shared time with his bat and his guitar. The former Yankees outfielder and jazz guitarist has released his second album. | 2/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Race Car Driver Chase Mattioli | Race car driver Chase Mattioli is the grandson of the owners of Pocono Raceway. While participating in the NASCAR Truck Series this season, he is also working on a marketing-related degree at Fordham University. Mattioli sits down with host Doug Doyle to talk about what motivates the 21-year old to excel on and off the race track. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Lauria/Lombardi | Actor Dan Lauria, who is the star of Broadway's Lombardi, is enjoying his role as the legendary Green Bay Packers coach. Lauria and host Doug Doyle talk about Vince Lombardi, the play and Dan's love of football. For more info on the play, you can go to www.lombardibroadway.com | 12/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESPN's Chris Broussard | ESPN's Chris Broussard, who is widely credited with breaking the news that LeBron James was headed to the Miami Heat, sits down with Doug Doyle to talk about a variety of issues. Broussard, a jazz fan, candidly discusses his take on the NBA andthe need to help inner-city youth. | 7/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Baseball's Doug Glanville | Former Phillies, Cubs and Rangers outfielder and current ESPN analyst Doug Glanville talks to host Doug Doyle about his new book. Glanville discusses his early days in Teaneck, his career on and off the field and his thoughts on the steroids era. | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MJBL's Wally Boyett | The New Jersey Commissioner of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League and Orange High School Baseball coach Wally Boyett talks about the upcoming summer tournaments and his love of mentoring and coaching kids. | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Composer Barry Wyner | Composer and playwright Barry Wyner talks about the success of his new musical Calvin Berger and his love of the New England Patriots. | 3/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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U-S Bobsledder Jazmine Fenlator | Jazmine Fenlator, a Wayne, New Jersey native talks about what it's like to be a member of the U-S Bobsled team in Lake Placid. She's training for the 2014 Winter Olympics. She give us her take on the Vancouver Games. | 2/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Actor/Singer Adam Wade | Actor-singer Adam Wade who is starring in The Color Purple talks about his love of sports, playing college hoops and why he wanted to be a part of the soul-stirring musical. | 12/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Italian Boxing's Roberto Sannipola | Roberto Sannipola of the Italian Boxing Federation talks about international boxing, life in Assisi and the greatness of the sport. | 9/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Newark Bears Reliever Michael Nix | Michael Nix talks about his career at Auburn and in the Atlanta Braves organization. He's the newest member of the Newark Bears bullpen. | 9/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB Veteran/Bears Rob Mackowiak | Rob Mackowiak talks about his baseball career and how it has changed since he became a father in 2004. The Newark Bears infielder has played for several major league clubs including the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox. | 8/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Broadcaster Spencer Ross | Acclaimed broadcaster Spencer Ross, who is now calling the action for the Newark Bears, shares his love of sports and jazz with host Doug Doyle. | 6/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Entrepreneur Jerry Carter | Jerry Carter spent the night of his senior prom in a homeless shelter. Now, he runs the largest privately-owned payroll company in New Jersey. Carter talks about his amazing rise to success in this edition. Carter's company Priority Pay Payroll sponsors PGA golfer Brett Quigley. Carter is also responsible for keeping several youth golf programs alive in New Jersey. | 6/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NPR Sports Correspondent Tom Goldman | NPR's sports correspondent Tom Goldman, who lives in Portland, Oregon, joins Doug Doyle on this edition of SportsJam. | 5/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Outfielder Ben Copeland | Outfielder Ben Copeland, a first-round pick of the Giants in 2005, talks about being called up to the majors this season. | 5/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NY Titans/Casey Powell | New York Titans Forward Casey Powell, Titans President Mark Ford and Titans Ticket Sales Manager Justin Bednarz join Doug Doyle to talk about the professional lacrosse team moving to Newark. | 4/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Ironmen Forward Shaun David | Shaun David has returned to the New Jersey Ironmen after starring in the team's inaugural season. The back-flipping forward is a fan favorite. | 3/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Write on Sports/Byron Yake | Byron Yake is the founder of Write on Sports, an alternative after-school program design to inspire middle school students to improve their writing skills by tapping into their passion for sports. The program, run in partnership with Montclair State University, has been around in 2006. Sites have included Newark, West Orange and Paterson. | 3/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Ironmen Defender Evan McNeley | New Jersey Ironmen defender Evan McNeley love of family and soccer is evident in this segment. | 2/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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RENT Star Anthony Rapp | Actor Anthony Rapp talks about orginating the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway sensation RENT. Anthony is also a big fan of the Chicago Cubs. Rapp is currently in the national tour of RENT. | 2/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Harlem Globetrotter Wildkat Edgerson | At 6-foot-7 Wildkat Edgerson can be an intimidating force on the hardcourt, but he chooses to bring smiles to the faces of children everywhere. Edgerson talks about his six years as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters and why he plans to run a daycare center when his career is over. | 2/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Ironmen Defender Ryan Hall | New Jersey Ironmen Defender Ryan Hall talks to Doug Doyle about the newly formed Xtreme Soccer League and his goal of bringing a championship to Newark. | 1/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Devils Forward Zach Parise | Devils left wing Zach Parise talks about his father's role in his career and how he enjoys playing in Newark. | 12/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Monte Irvin and Jimmy Heath | Baseball Hall of Famer Monte Irvin and Saxophonist Jimmy Heath share their wonderful and painful memories of their careers. | 10/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blues Host and Producer Bob Porter | Grammy award winning producer and host of Portraits in Blue and Saturday Morning Function on WBGO talks sports and the record biz with Doug Doyle. | 9/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Carvin & Rhonda Hamilton | The husband and wife team of jazz drummer Michael Carvin and Jazz 88 midday host Rhonda Hamilton join Doug Doyle on the golf course. | 9/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Olympic Swimmer Aaron Piersol | Olympic Backstroke Gold Medalist Aaron Piersol visits the U-S Open and talks about the American swim team's amazing performance at the Beijing Games. | 9/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NY Liberty's Carson/ Battle | WNBA'S New York Liberty players Essence Carson and Ashley Battle talk about the team, the Olympics and their college days. | 8/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Olympic Champion Oksana Baiul | 1994 Olympic Gold Medalist Oksana Baiul chats with Doug Doyle at the Ice House in Hackensack. Baiul, now a New Jersey resident, talks about her Olympic memories and a new show coming up. | 8/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Olympic Legend Eric Heiden | Dr. Eric Heiden chats about his new fitness book and the amazing Michael Phelps. | 8/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Newark Bears Infielder Bobby Hill | Former Cubs and Pirates infielder Bobby Hill talks about playing for the Bears, coming back from injuries and being a new dad. | 8/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sportscaster Bill Daughtry | ESPN Radio update anchor and talk show host Bill Daughtry talks about his love of jazz, Strat-O-Matic baseball and Willie Mays. | 7/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB All-Star Fanfest | Doug Doyle tours DHL All-Star Fanfest in NYC and speak with HOF VP and curator Ted Spencer. | 7/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano | Doug Doyle chats with Miami Dolphins Tight End Anthony Fasano as the former Notre Dame star is honored in Essex County, New Jersey. | 7/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Singer/Former Boxer Paul Thorn | Singer Paul Thorn talks about his music and his boxing match with Roberto Duran. | 6/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Olympian Sarah Mergenthaler | Olympic sailor Sarah Mergenthaler talks about going to the Summer Games in China. Sarah also talks about how she loves sports and music. | 6/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Baseball Historian Dr. Larry Hogan | Union County College History Professor and baseball author and historian Dr. Larry Hogan discuss his newest project which connects black baseball and music. | 6/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dance Legend Judith Jamison | Judith Jamison, the Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey Aemrican Dance Theater in New York City, compares her dancers to sports athletes. | 6/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sports Marketer Frank Vuono | Frank Vuono, partner of 16W Marketing talks about the new United Football League, his days working for the NFL and why he's considered as one of most influential people in the world of sports. | 6/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tap Dancer Savion Glover | Tapper extraordinaire Savion Glover talks about his love of hoops and dance. | 5/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rutgers Coach C. Vivian Stringer | Rutgers Women's Basketball Coach C. Vivian Stringers talks about her new book and her father's jazzy influence on her. | 5/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Basketball Coach Bob Hurley | Legendary St. Anthony's boys basketball coach Bob Hurley talks about another national championship season and why family and Jersey City is so important to him. | 4/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Ironmen Coach Omid Namazi | New Jersey Ironmen Head Coach Omid Namazi talks about the inaugural season and visiting his relatives in Iran. | 4/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dr. Alfred Davis, Jr. | Wellness advisor Dr. Alfred Davis, Jr. talks how he gets professional athletes back on the court and on the field. Dr. Davis also is a huge fan of sports and jazz. | 4/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Ironmen Tony Meola | New Jersey Ironmen Goalkeeper Tony Meola talks above his love of soccer, family and the business of sports. | 4/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jazz 88 Host Michael Bourne | Jazz 88 music host Michael Bourne chats with Doug Doyle about baseball and jazz as the new season begins. | 4/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Devils Goalie Kevin Weekes | Kevin Weekes talks about his first season with the New Jersey Devils, his love of the game and his favorite jazz artists. We'll hear from Devils fans too! | 3/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his love of jazz, family and basketball. | 3/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Ironmen O'Neill and Krause | Doug Doyle talks with New Jersey Ironmen midfielder Tim O'Neill and defenseman John Krause about their first season in Newark. | 3/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Saxophonist Don Braden | Saxophonist, composer and educator Don Braden talks about how fitness and nutrition prepare him to play all over the world. | 3/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Seton Hall Announcer Dave Popkin | Local sports broadcaster Dave Popkin talks about his love of sports and music. | 3/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trumpeter Jon Faddis | Jon Faddis talks about the connection between sports and jazz. | 2/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Ironmen Vasic, Stokic and GM Novo | Doug Doyle goes on location to chat with NJ Ironmen midfielders Goran Vasic and Stefan Stokic as well as GM Tony Novo. The Ironmen defeat California 16-8. | 2/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Devils Locker Room | Doug Doyle takes you inside the locker room at the Prudential Center in Newark for post-game interviews with the New Jersey Devils and their opponents. | 2/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NJ Ironmen Maher and Kljestan | Doug Doyle chats with New Jersey Ironmen defenders Matthew Maher and Gordon Kljestan talk about the Ironmen's inaugural indoor soccer season. | 2/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Devils Co-owner Michael Gilfillan | Doug Doyle chats with Devils and Ironmen co-owner Mike Gilfillan about the life at the Prudential Center and beyond. | 2/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 80 Episodes |
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