Witnessing Greatness Sports Podcast

In this episode, we discuss 19-year-old Marin Miyamina, the youngest person to scale the highest peaks on all seven continents and choose NHL teams to casually cheer for the rest of the year. We also talk about the NFL playoffs and play a game of "Something Doesn't Feel Right..." that includes conversations about the Warriors body language, the prospect of two L.A. NFL teams, the Raiders move to Las Vegas, and the Steelers chemistry.

We watch so you don't have to! This series offers analysis and observations of NBA games most fans won't watch or don't want. This week we discuss the Orlando Magic's recent victory over the Portland Trailblazers. 

In this episode, hosts Leisl Veach and Jeremiah Born do an NFL Playoff Preview, discuss some of the most amazing sports statistics of all time, and play a game of overrated, underrated, or properly rated. We finish with a segment where we get some thoughts off of our chests, including a rant about Deflategate and the stupidity of not allowing an MLB player who tested positive for steroids to enter the Hall of Fame.  

On this episode hosts Leisl Veach completes part 2 of her NBA Astrology 2016-2017 podcast. This week we tackle the air and earth signs, which include Aquarius, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo. Included are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, and the woeful Brooklyn Nets.

On this episode host Leisl Veach interviews Nico Hernandez, a boxer from Wichita, Kansas who made an unprecedented run to win the first medal in American boxing since the 2008 Olympics. We also discuss his interest in other sports, how he started boxing, his transition into the professional scene, and his feelings about Floyd Mayweather. 

In the first of a two-part podcast, host Leisl Veach matches up every NBA team to their astrological sign. In the week's episode, she discusses the fire and water signs, which include Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio. These choices are not based strictly on individual players, but on the collective attitude of the players and coaches this year, as well as the fans, management, and sometimes even the character of the city they are located in. Join me as I parse apart the personalities of each team and remember, if your sign isn't represented this week, join us next week for Part 2!

On this episode hosts Jeremiah Born and Leisl Veach discuss the final fourth of the NFL season, Gregg Popovich's comments on Trump's election, our favorite curmudgeonly coaches, and the risks of building an NFL stadium in Las Vegas. We also discuss the College Football Playoff's, the new MLB labor agreements, and Lebron James $2.5 million donation to to the Smithsonian African-American History and Culture Museum for a permanent Muhammad Ali exhibit.   

Triple threat. Professional snowboarder Mary Rand discusses how surfing and skateboarding influence her career. Topics also include her opinions on sponsors, Shaun White, the Olympics, and the habits necessary to become one of the best well-rounded snowboarders in the sport.

On this episode Jeremiah Born and Leisl Veach react to the presidential election, the Cubs World Series win, and the need for more personalities in Major League Baseball. We then discuss the Ballon D'Or finalists and how Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the award for the last seven years. Other topics include our early NBA season surprises, mid-season NFL analysis, and the media coverage of Giants kicker Josh Brown. 

On this episode host Leisl Veach interviews Basketball Education in Action founder Bea Chang. A women's youth basketball coach for ten years, Bea discusses the joys and challenges of mentoring young players, including how she instills leadership and modifies her coaching style based on the composition of her team. We also tackle the gender inequalities in the sport and how that effects women in both the youth and professional basketball. 

On this episode hosts Jeremiah Born and Leisl Veach discuss Odell Beckham Jr., NFL fines for celebration, the Minnesota Vikings defense, Colin Kaepernick, Tom Brady's refusal to answer questions about Trump, and how Russell Wilson's injury may be positive in the long run. We also react to professional skateboarder Brian Anderson's recent interview about rising to the top of the sport while closeted for many years.