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Pod of Fame

The podcast where we break down the resumes of athletes to determine whether or not they should get a call to their sports Hall of Fame.

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00:33:17

Episode 157: Which 2023 NFL Draft Picks Have the Best...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/05/01

After dedicating what felt like his entire weekend to watching draft coverage, Jim makes way too early predictions on what five newly drafted players have the best chance of making the Football Hall of Fame. We cover two cornerbacks, a defensive lineman, a wide receiver, and of course, a quarterback.

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01:00:10

Episode 156: Kevin Williams with Will Ragatz

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2023/04/24

Jim is joined by Minnesota Vikings beat writer for Sports Illustrated, Will Ragatz, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former Vikings defensive tackle, Kevin Williams. First, Will and Jim discuss the Williams Wall, the dominant Vikings interior defensive line combo of Kevin and Pat Williams (7:09). Next, they try to pinpoint Williams' best NFL season, compare Williams to HOFer Cortez Kennedy, and discuss the importance of AP 1st Team All-Pro selections on a defensive tackles HOF resume

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01:20:44

Episode 155: Eddie Jones with Neil Paine

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2023/04/17

Jim is joined by Neil Paine, acting sports editor at FiveThirtyEight, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA shooting guard, Eddie Jones. Jim and Neil first discuss Eddie's quick rise and fall in the Los Angeles Lakers organization before he was shipped to the Charlotte Hornets to make way for a rising shooting guard named Kobe Bryant (4:58). Then, they cover Eddie's performance in the 1998 playoffs, compare him to Manu Ginóbili, and discuss who was the actual better NBA player

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01:08:49

Episode 154: Rick Reuschel with Adam Darowski

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2023/04/10

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Rick "Big Daddy" Reuschel. First, Adam and Jim discuss how WAR essentially makes or breaks Reuschel's HOF candidacy (8:11) . Next, they cover Reuschel's 1977 MLB season with the Chicago Cubs, how he compares to HOF pitchers Jim Kaat and Bert Blyleven, and just how bad of teams Reuschel played on during his career (17:14). Finally, Adam and

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01:02:18

Episode 153: 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Class...

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2023/04/03

Jim provides his thoughts on the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Class, which was just announced over the weekend (2:55). Then, Jim welcomes Pod of Fame's Kentucky Correspondent Shannon Miloch to discuss March Madness, our favorite players of the tournament, the Final Four, and our predictions for the National Championship (34:15).

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00:55:13

Episode 152: Paul Silas with Bijan Bayne

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2023/03/27

Jim is joined by award-winning author, producer, and screenwriter, Bijan Bayne, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Paul Silas. First, Bijan and Jim cover how Silas made a huge impact on a number of different NBA teams throughout his 16-year career and always found himself deep in the playoffs (8:06). Next, they discuss his performance in the 1976 NBA Finals, whether he was the best defensive player on the 1970s Boston Celtics, and HOF big men who weren't dominant

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00:59:52

Episode 151: Dwyane Wade with David Ramil

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2023/03/20

Jim is joined by David Ramil, host of the Locked on Heat podcast, to discuss the career and legacy of Dwyane Wade. We discuss the 2006 NBA Finals, his years with LeBron and his elite shot-blocking abilities. Finally, we attempt to rank Wade among the best SGs in NBA history, before covering the likely Basketball HOF Class of 2023.

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00:51:34

Episode 150: March Madness with Shannon Miloch

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2023/03/13

The brackets have been released and work productivity is about to plummet. March Madness is officially here! Jim is joined by Pod of Fame's Kentucky Correspondent Shannon Miloch to discuss one of our favorite sporting events of the year. Jim and Shannon give their first reactions to this year's bracket, make their Final Four predictions, discuss their favorite first round matchups, and highlight their three players to watch in this year's tournament.

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01:07:46

Episode 149: Otis Thorpe with Bill Ingraham

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2023/03/06

Jim is joined by NBA Analyst Bill Ingraham to discuss the Hall of Fame candidacy of NBA Power Forward Otis Thorpe. First, Bill and Jim cover Thorpe's massive hands and his signature one-handed rebounds (14:41). Next, they discuss his performance during the 1994 Houston Rockets Championship run, why Thorpe reminds them both of Aaron Gordon, and how by playing 1,257 games allowed Thorpe to put up HOF-level point and rebound totals (17:26). Finally, they rank Thorpe among the best PFs of the 1990s

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00:49:30

Episode 148: Dirk Nowitzki with Tim MacMahon

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2023/02/27

Jim is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to discuss the career and legacy of former Dallas Maverick's legend, Dirk Nowitzki. First, Tim and Jim discuss how Dirk changed the game of basketball with his ability to shoot at the highest level as a 7-footer (11:38). Next, they discuss Dirk's performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2006 Western Conference Semifinals, how Dirk is one of the first unicorns in NBA history, and whether Luka Doncic has a chance to surpass Dirk in Maverick's history one

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00:45:41

Episode 147: Tony Parker with Bill Land

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2023/02/20

Jim is joined by longtime San Antonio Spurs play-by-play commentator Bill Land, to discuss the Hall of Fame candidacy of former Spurs Point Guard Tony Parker. First, Bill and Jim cover Parker's signature teardrop shot and how dangerous he was scoring in the paint (10:16). Next, they discuss his MVP performance in the 2007 NBA Finals, his unexpected 55-point performance against Minnesota in 2008, and how similarities between Parker and Allen Iverson (16:49). Finally, they contemplate whether or not

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00:41:26

Episode 146: 2023 Football HOF Class

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2023/02/13

Eight former NFL stars and one former coach were officially elected to be a part of the 2023 Football Hall of Fame Class last Thursday. Jim provides his thoughts on each of this year's HOF inductees and then takes look at who could be a part of the 2024 HOF Class.

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01:02:06

Episode 145: Tom Brady Retired Again + Scott Rolen to...

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2023/02/06

Over the past three weeks, Jim got married and went on a 2-week honeymoon to Thailand and Singapore. He saw a lot, ate a lot, and learned a lot. In this episode, first covers two big sports events that happened while he was gone: Scott Rolen's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Tom Brady's second retirement (3:22). Then, Jim covers a variety of topics from his honeymoon, including the ridiculous breakfast spread at the Four Seasons Hotel in Koh Samui and being blown away by Singapore (31:35)

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00:36:48

Episode 144: Interview with Former All-Pro LT...

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2023/01/30

Jim is joined by former Miami Dolphins All-Pro Left Tackle Richmond Webb to discuss his 13-year NFL career. We cover the 1990 NFL Draft, playing for Don Shula, lining up against Bruce Smith, and his experiences in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl. Then, we touch on his HOF candidacy, as well as the future of the Miami Dolphins.

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00:52:51

Episode 143: Kenny Lofton with Jim Ingraham

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2023/01/23

Jim is joined by HOF voter and sportswriter Jim Ingraham to discuss the Hall of Fame candidacy of former MLB centerfielder Kenny Lofton. First, Jim talks about Lofton's first spring training with Cleveland and how in awe everyone was with Lofton's out of this world athleticism (6:28). Next, they discuss Lofton's ridiculous baserunning in Game 6 of the 1995 ALCS, how Lofton compares favorably to Tim Raines, and where Lofton's stellar WAR places him among the greatest centerfielders in MLB history

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00:47:59

Episode 142: Willie Anderson with Mike Santagata

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2023/01/16

Jim is joined by NFL writer at AllBengals.com, Mike Santagata, to break down the career and Hall of Fame resume of former Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Willie Anderson. First, Mike and Jim cover Anderson's track record against the best sack artists in NFL history (7:14). Next, they discuss Anderson paving the way for Corey Dillon’s 278-rushing yard performance in 2000, how he compares to HOFer Tony Boselli, and if there is any real difference between right and left tackles (16:20). Finally, Jim

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01:04:42

Episode 141: Wedding Week Mailbag with Shannon Bauer...

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2023/01/09

Jim is getting married this week. To celebrate, we have POF Social Media Manager, Kentucky Correspondent, and future Mrs. Miloch, Shannon Bauer joining to run through questions from our listeners. We debate whether or not Andre Iguodala belongs in the Hall of Fame, who the best young quarterback in the NFL is today, our thoughts on Torry Holt's HOF resume, the best ribs in Chicago, and much much more.

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01:12:46

Episode 140: Gene Tenace with Adam Darowski

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2023/01/02

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Gene Tenace. First, Adam and Jim discuss why Tenace may very well have the most "hipster" case for the HOF (5:29). Next, they cover Gene's legendary performance in the 1972 World Series, how he compares to Harmon Killebrew, and what sabermetrics really make Tenace's case for the HOF (7:53). Finally, Adam and Jim have a discussion about how we apply our

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01:05:43

Episode 139: Penny Hardaway with Kelly Dwyer

Pod of Fame ·

2022/12/26

Jim is joined by Kelly Dwyer, pioneer of the NBA blogosphere, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former point guard Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. First, Jim and Kelly cover Penny's MVP-caliber season in 1996 (he ended up finishing 3rd behind Michael Jordan and David Robinson that year) when he carried the Orlando Magic after Shaquille O'Neal went down with an injury (7:22). Next, they compare Penny to Tim Hardaway and David Thompson, and discuss Penny's underrated college career at Memphis

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00:47:28

Episode 138: Alex Rodriguez with Ken Davidoff

Pod of Fame ·

2022/12/19

Jim is joined by former New York Post baseball columnist and and Hall of Fame voter Ken Davidoff to breakdown down the HOF candidacy of former MLB superstar Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez. First, Ken and Jim discuss A-Rod's performance in October of 2009, where he helped lead the Yankees to their last World Series Championship (10:20). Next, they cover power hitting shortstops in baseball history, A-Rod's incredible athleticism and high baseball IQ, build Shortstop Mount Rushmore (20:49). Finally, Ken and

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