Witnessing Greatness Sports Podcast

Join us as we discuss the NBA Finals, how Tiger Woods will be remembered, and the amazing plays of the Women's College Softball World Series. We also dive into why the MLB Draft lacks interest for most fans and congratulate the Portland, Maine school district for offering sports hijabs as part of their equipment. 

In the second of our three episodes covering the 2017 World OutGames we talk with Dr. Fred Fejes about LGBTQ issues in the media, the plights of ESPN, how journalism addresses LGBTQ athletes, and the challenges of covering sports in a media saturated society. 

Join us as we talk with Chris Mosier, the first trans athlete to compete on the US National Team as the gender in which he identifies. We talk everything from his work with the You Can Play Project (7:56), training regiments (12:45), and what it takes to have the mindset of a professional athlete (17:14). We then turn to the challenges of competing as a trans athlete (20:12), high suicide rates amongst trans and gender nonconforming people (26:45), white privilege (31:40), and appropriate and inappropriate questions to ask a trans or gender nonconforming person, whether you are a journalist or friend (39:55). 

On this episode we tackle the third match-up between the Cavaliers and Warriors, the importance of Jane Meyer's victory in Iowa, and the growing number of women appearing as announcers in MLB and NFL booths. We also cover early season surprises in the MLB, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, and New York Yankees. 

On this episode of Witnessing Greatness, host Leisl Veach tackles Curt Schilling's journey from two time Word Series winner to alt-right conservative voice. Tracking his comments on everything from climate change to the LGBTQ community, Muslim extremists, and lynching, this story attempts to capture the character of white privilege. It also seeks to show how small and consistent forms of privilege can breed a scary and violent political viewpoint. 

In this interview with professional strongman Andrew Palmer we discuss the intricacies of competing with some of the biggest and baddest guys on the planet. We also talk about his recent battle with cancer and the difficulties of certain events.  Additional topics include Lance Armstrong, weightlifting as meditation, and how the lack of regulation helps the sport. 

On this episode we discuss why the Eagles should be excited about next year's defense, why the Browns aren't stressed about quarterback, and why the Vikings fans should be thrilled about Dalvin Cook. Also, we discuss all the other picks from these three teams and how are experts see them shaking out into this season and beyond. 

This week we discuss the first and second round of the NBA playoffs, including Russell Westbrook's fourth quarter choices, the rising Bucks, and the second round match-ups. We then move into a conversation about North Carolina's HB2 or "bathroom bill" and how politicians are leveraging sports to create support from their constituencies. Then we move into a discussion of the Mariner's start to the season and if they have enough pitching to make the ever elusive playoffs. 

Joins us this week as we discuss the NFL Draft and the future of the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, and Minnesota Vikings. Our resident experts include a reappearance by Anthony Manganaro, a first time appearance by James Davis, and the return of our own Jeremiah Born. We discuss the Browns prospects, the Eagles need at CB and LB, as well as Minnesota's dire search for a offensive linemen. 

Join us for Part III of our MLB Season Preview as we match up the NL Central and NL East teams with their soul counterparts. Listen to some great tracks by Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes, and up and coming soul artists such as Raphael Saadiq and Andra Day. Will the Cardinals continue to be the most boring best team in baseball? Can the Washington Nationals get past there playoff perils? Should we just "Walk on By" the Milwaukee Brewers? 

Join on on Part II of our MLB Season Preview in which we discuss the AL West, NL West, and the Chicago Cubs. On this episode we dive into how these teams compare to famous soul singers and groups including Otis Redding, The Delfonics, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. Can the Giants contend yet again? Are the Astros a team on the rise? Will the Seattle Mariners finally break their playoff drought? Find out! 

On this episode of Witnessing Greatness, Jeremiah Born and Leisl Veach present the first in a three part MLB Season Preview. We match every team with a soul singer and explain why we made that matchup and how it relates to each team's potential success or failure this year. This includes previews of the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Tamp Bay Rays, and Kansas City Royals, among others. It also features soul greats scubas the Temptations, Betty Lavette, Solomon Burke, Leon Bridges, and Al Green. 

In this episode, host Leisl Veach opens with the question: "What is wrong with women's sports?" Hint: It has nothing to do with women and it doesn't necessarily have everything to do with men. We then dive into our WNBA Astrology/Season Preview with discussions of every team in the league, including the defending champion Los Angeles Sparks and perennial contenders the Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, and Seattle Storm. We also talk about the trade for Elena Della Donne and other off-season moves from across the league. 

This week on the Witnessing Greatness Podcast, hosts Leisl Veach and Jeremiah Born respond to Candace Parker Wiggins retirement announcement and comments about the culture of the WNBA. We then discuss an Odd Job Announcement for Nascar and ponder the question: Are Nascar drivers athletes? We then move into discussions about NFL Free Agency and the Seattle Mariners off-Season moves. Closes with an early discussion of the NBA playoffs and MVP race. Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Lebron James, or James Harden? 

In this week's episode we discuss Mack Beggs, the transgender teen from Texas who won the state title in wrestling. We then break down Kim Mulky's poorly constructed response to the Baylor sexual assault crisis and how the Warriors will fair without Kevin Durant for the next month. Finally, we end with an MLB preview and talk about how one learns to love a sport they didn't grow up adoring. 

Join Leisl Veach and Eagles expert Tony Manganaro discuss Philadelphia's season and prospects for the future. We also talk about the fans reputation, Donovan McNabb, Andy Reid, the progression of Carson Wentz, and needs for next year. 

On this week's episode we discuss our chosen NHL teams and Kelsey Plum's run to break the NCAA Division I women's all-time scoring record. We also give our take on the Patriot's Super Bowl win, MLB Spring Training, and the NBA trade deadline. We also give our take on the Patriot's players who are skipping the traditional White House visit. 

We watch the game so you don't have to! On this NBA throwaway game of the week I discuss the NBA All-Star Weekend, including the Boogie Cousins trade, Reggie Miller's trash talk, and the excitement of watching Kristaps Porzingis and Glenn Robinson III compete. I also offer alternative to the sometimes droll All-Star game and pitch ideas for New Orleans new offensive schemes.

On this episode of Witnessing Greatness, Leisl Veach travels to Portland, Oregon to interview the founders and board members of two independently organized LGBTQ sports groups. The Portland Community Bowling League, which began in 1974, and the NetRippers Football Club, which is a mere ten-years old, have different stories, but similar aims. We discuss the importance of LGBTQ sports groups, the role of transgender community members, community service and political work, as well as how the groups have created safe and visible spaces for the LGBTQ community. 

We watch the game so you don't have to! On this week's episode of NBA Throwaway Games, we discuss what makes San Antonio so great and the freakishly good play of Russell Westbrook. Host Leisl Veach also offers two views of Enes Kanter's injury and comments on the continued rise of Kawhi Leonard.