Legends Of Sport With Andrew D. Bernstein

Hall of fame announcer, Bob Miller, spent forty-four years in the broadcast booth as the Los Angeles Kings' play-by-play man before retiring in 2017. We sat down with him to discuss his beginnings in the game, the eccentric owners he worked for, his tireless preparation, as well as, the Kings teams that helped define his legendary career. There's no better storyteller than Bob and he brought all of his hilarious stories with him to this episode of Legends of Sport.

In part two of our interview, we learn more about Magic's complicated relationship with Isiah Thomas, the stories behind Andy's iconic photos of Magic, and the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic also recalls the key lessons he has learned over the years about work ethic, family, and friendship.

Magic Johnson is one of the most iconic and compelling figures of the past half century both on and off the court. His tireless work ethic and determination led him and the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships and numerous accolades over his storied thirteen year NBA career. That same mentality has led him to multiple careers after basketball as a massively successful entrepreneur, franchise owner, ambassador, philanthropist, and HIV activist amongst many other leadership roles. In this memorable interview, we sit down with Magic to hear the legendary stories behind the iconic photos Andy captured of him over the years, what drove him to be the best, and what continues to inspire him today. This is a can't miss two-part interview about learning, trying, and failing in order to succeed.

Lee Zeidman is President of Staples Center, LA Live, and Microsoft Theater but he hasn't always been the boss. This week, we travel back to Lee's working class beginnings where he did everything from cleaning bowling shoes and bathrooms to booking bands and hustling in pool halls before learning how to operate venues big and small. Lee's tireless work ethic led him from head of operations at the Great Western Forum to become Staples Center's first employee and one of the chief architects behind the million square foot complex where over 250 events a year preside. Lee's stories about the inner workings of how a major sports and entertainment complex operates gives us a better sense of how difficult the job really is. Some of the most memorable sports moments in history have happened during his tenure and he tells us those stories right here on this edition of Legends of Sport.

Kirk Gibson hit two of the most legendary World Series home runs of all-time and today he takes us back to where it all started and you may be surprised to learn it wasn't on the diamond but on the gridiron where he became one of the top Wide Receiver in the nation at Michigan State. We hear why he pursued a career in baseball instead and the legendary managers he played for, as well as, the players and teams that influenced him. Kirk would stop at nothing to win on the field and today he is fighting a new battle against Parkinson's Disease off of it. Through positive thinking and awareness, Kirk and his foundation are raising money to fight this disease that afflicts so many. If you are interested in donating to this worthwhile organization, you can find more information at Kirkgibsonfoundation.org.

This week we sit down with legendary NFL Hall of Fame Running Back, Eric Dickerson, who went from being the most highly touted high school recruit in the country in 1977 to being the second overall pick in the NFL Draft in 1983. Eric opens up about the stories behind playing at SMU and their recruiting violations, as well as, splitting time in the backfield with Craig James as one part of the "Pony Express," to his legendary NFL career with the Rams. Listen to Eric's compelling and inspiring stories of never quitting in the face of adversity right here on Legends of Sport.

This week we shake it up and put our host, Andrew D. Bernstein, in the guest's chair to discuss his acclaimed life in sports photography with Producer and Co-Host, Jonas Wadler. Follow Andy's journey from his early days shooting for the NBA to eventually covering every major Los Angeles sports team over the span of four decades. This is a podcast filled with memorable stories told from the man behind the lens about the players, coaches, and fans who have inhabited his illustrious Hall of Fame career. Please find the pictures we discuss in this podcast at Legends of Sport's Instagram page @legendsofsport and Twitter @Lospodcastone.

Legends of Nicknames, Legends of Sport - George "The Iceman" Gervin's rise from ABA baller to NBA legend is no ordinary story. Tune in to hear him take us back to his early days in Detroit and Motown's influence, to his work helping future generations through his Charter school system, to his influence on future generations of basketball players such as our second guest, Gary "The Glove" Payton. Gary's trash talking was legendary. Tune in to hear about the discipline his father instilled into Gary growing up, his early playing days with the Supersonics and Shawn Kemp and subsequent Championship with the Miami Heat and later induction into the Hall of Fame by his childhood idol, George Gervin. It's all here on a brand new episode of Legends of Sport!

"They're the ones who are counter culture" - In this week's episode, Bill Walton sits down with Andy and Jonas to talk about everything from his legendary playing days and the people who influenced him, to playing drums with the Grateful Dead at the Pyramids in Egypt in 1978, and everything in between. This is one you definitely don't want to miss!

Legends Of Sport, starting Tuesday, February 27th!