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The Sports Deli

Hoot & his amazing guests discuss the intersection between race and sports, leadership, equality, mental health, social injustice, & white privilege. Guests: Over 60 WBL, Pro, WNBA, NBA, Coaches/players. Cheryl Miller, Barbara Majeski, Doug Williams, ESPN"S Jay Bilas, Jennifer King, Collette Smith, Jen Welter, World Series Champ/MVP, Dave Stewart, WNBA Championship coaches, Coco Wade & Dan Hughes, Dr. Richard Lapchick, Virago, Judy Sweet, Sam Vincent, Steve Lavin, The INCREDIBLE SHEroes

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01:02:53

The Sports Deli With Stanley Cup Champion Mike Hartman

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2021/01/28

Join Hootie Hoot in The Sports Deli as we share space with 1994 Stanley Cup Champion, Mike Hartman, our first-ever NHL guest. After spending time with the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets (now the Phoenix Coyotes), Mike joined the New York Rangers where he helped bring a championship to New York for the first time in 54 years. He shares his early failures and how that motivated him to work even harder as he got older. His experiences and relationships in professional sports opened up so many doors

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01:06:34

Inauguration Day 2020 Special in The Sports Deli

The Sports Deli ·

2021/01/21

Join Hootie Hoot in the Sports Deli as I discuss the thugs and domestic terrorists and the insurrection, the strength of amazing women of the WNBA, Kyrie Irving's selflessness and why I think Stephen A. is wrong, the sad and embarrassing decisions by the NFL owners to not hire any African American coaches in the 2020 hiring cycle, and congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next President and Vice President of the United States. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:25:27

The Sports Deli Featuring Phaidra Knight, President...

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2021/01/15

Join Dr. J. and Hootie Hoot for this unbelievable interview with Phaidra Knight, who shares in this tell-all life story as an MMA Fighter, Women's Sports Foundation President, PSK Collective athleisure clothing line entrepeneur (now featured at Walmart), NBC announcer, actress, lawyer, grillmaster, author, and USA Hall-of-Fame Rugby player. You can find her clothing line at www.walmart.com or at pskcollective.com. You can find her on IG @phaidraknight. Special thanks to our sponsor, SportRx, the

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01:10:09

The Sports Deli with Etan Thomas

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2021/01/13

On the Day James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, Join Hootie Hoot in The Sports Deli as we interview Etan (pronounced ih-tahn) Thomas, a published poet, freelance writer, activist, and motivational speaker, sports talk show host, and podcaster. He's been featured on ESPN, CNN, MSNBC, and PBS. He shares his views and experiences on systemic racism, white privilege, his time as a player at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Syracuse University, and during his 11-year NBA

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01:26:29

The Sports Deli: S2: E1: Bill Curry,...

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2021/01/06

Join Dr. J. and Hootie Hoot in The Sports Deli as we interview Coach Bill Curry. Coach Curry played for Vince Lombardi and Don Shula, won numerous Super Bowls and Championships but more importantly discusses his views on America, social injustice and racism, Colin Kaepernick, leadership, and what it takes to be successful on the field and in life. Coach talks about his 10 years with ESPN as an analyst and his answers to our very famous rapid fire segment of the podcast, "This or That". We also are

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00:54:40

Crystal Robinson former WNBA Player/Coach Racially...

The Sports Deli ·

2020/12/22

Crystal Robinson A former WNBA player and coach during a live podcast with The Sports Deli was racially profiled pulled over and later arrested and jailed over a suspended license and possession of THC. She has a medical marijuana card and the entire situation was mishandled and an unfortunate example that displays the difference between black and white America. The first 25 minutes is our discussion about her time in college as a college sensation, her time in the ABL and WNBA, her transition into

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01:13:36

The Sports Deli Featuring Former Major League...

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2020/12/18

Join Dr. J. and Hootie Hoot with our first Major League Baseball guest, former 3x All-Star, Heath Bell. The picture you see on the cover is of Heath Bell sliding into the mound at the 2011 All-Star Game at Chase Field in Arizona as he entered the game. He took out a huge chunk of grass during his slide and severely stained his pants before even throwing a single pitch. "I wanted the fans to have fun with this," Bell said. Heath shares his experiences with hall-of-famers like Pedro Martinez, Trevor

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00:52:45

The Sports Deli Featuring Super Bowl XXII MVP, Doug...

The Sports Deli ·

2020/12/15

Join Dr. J., Wendell and Hootie Hoot in The Sports Deli for this historic podcast with Super Bowl XXII MVP, Doug Williams, the first African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP. Doug is transparent about a wide range of topics from systemic racism to how proud he is of his 8 children, in particular with his son D.J., an Assistant Coach with the New Orleans Saints after an exchange he had after George Floyd's death to his answers to our very famous rapid fire, "This or That"

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01:15:29

The Sports Deli Featuring Dan Bruton, President of...

The Sports Deli ·

2020/12/11

Grab your favorite deli sandwich or bagel and beverage and join Dr. J., Hootie Hoot and Coach Dan in The Sports Deli for this episode. Find out how Coach Dan has been able to turn a company that was once an afterthought into an international powerhouse. As a Head Coach (Marketing Director) of Upper Deck, Coach Dan was able to lure MJ, Kobe, Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Wayne Gretzky, Ichiro Suzuki, and Ken Griffey Jr. - not over a period of several years but at the same time! This historic likeness

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01:02:15

Cleveland Cavaliers Assistant Coach Lindsay Gottlieb...

The Sports Deli ·

2020/12/09

Join Hootie Hoot in The Sports Deli Podcast as he interviews former UC Santa Barbara and Cal Head Women's Basketball Coach and current Assistant Basketball Coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lindsay Gottlieb. Coach Gottlieb shares her incredible journey on and off the court and her leap of faith to leave what would in all-likelihood be a million dollar a year salary for a significant pay cut to join the Cavs organization. She talks about her white privileged life but she also shares her personal

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01:22:33

The Sports Deli: Special Dedication to the late...

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2020/12/06

Join Dr. J. and Hootie Hoot for this episode of The Sports Deli Podcast as we dedicate this show to the late Arnie Robinson. Arnie was an incredible track and field athlete, winning the gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in the long jump and for over 40 years after his retirement was the consummate professional as a tenured professor at San Diego Mesa College, a true ambassador for the world of track and field internationally, here in the United States and in his hometown of San Diego, California, and

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01:19:34

The Sports Deli Podcast With Former NFL Head Coach...

The Sports Deli ·

2020/12/02

Join Dr. J., Coach K., and Hootie Hoot as we delve into a number of topics with the incredible, Hue Jackson - former Head Coach for the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns. Coach Jackson talks about a variety of issues from his days at Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California to his playing days to all of his coaching stints from northern California to the midwest to the east coast and back. Coach Jackson talks about systemic racism and what he's learned from his experiences as he prepares

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01:13:41

The Sports Deli: Two-Time WNBA Champion Sheri...

The Sports Deli ·

2020/11/18

Join Coach K. and Hootie Hoot as we continue our commitment to thoughtful conversations and equality in The Sports Deli. In this episode, we share space with the incredibly dynamic and talented, Sheri (Shuh-ree) Sam. Sam, who was inducted into the Vanderbilt University Hall-of-Fame, led her teams to a Final Four and an Elite Eight during her four years in Nashville (Tennessee). She went on to win two WNBA Championships in Seattle with Hall-of-Fame player, Sue Bird in 2004 and with Bill Laimbeer

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01:07:42

The Sports Deli: Positive Coaching Alliance CEO -...

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2020/11/13

Join Dr. J., Coach K., and Hootie Hoot as we share space with Chris Moore, the CEO of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). PCA conducts live and online workshops nationwide for youth and high school sports leaders, coaches, parents and athletes. Workshop attendees have helped create a positive, character-building youth sports environment for nearly 20 million youth athletes. Goto: www.pcadevzone.org for the latest information. Some of the 145 people on the advisory board include Steve Young, Brad

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00:21:38

The Sports Deli: Veteran's Day Special - Tony LaRussa...

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2020/11/11

Happy Veteran's Day to the 18.5 million veterans like my late grandfather that have ever and currently wear a uniform to serve and protect this country, domestically and abroad. Join Hootie Hoot as he discusses why the hiring of Tony LaRussa by owner Jerry Reinsdorf and the Chicago White Sox was controversial. Although he ended up proving me wrong and did a serviceable job, I still think if a coach of color had made some of the remarks that he had, they would not have had the same opportunity that

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01:23:51

The Sports Deli: Special 2020 Presidential Election...

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2020/11/08

Join Dr. J., Coach K., and Hootie Hoot for this Special 2020 Sports Deli Presidential Election Podcast with thoughtful conversation about this historic day along with our incredible guest, Judy Sweet. We will hear from CNN's Van Jones, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and President-elect, Joe Biden.We will then be joined by someone who for her entire life has epitomized listening, learning, and inclusion. Despite not planning on having a career in intercollegiate athletics, Judy's reach and

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01:28:46

The Sports Deli: Alexis Hornbuckle 2-Time National...

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2020/11/05

Join Dr. J., and Hootie Hoot for this incredible sit down with Alexis Hornbuckle, 2-time NCAA National Champion at Tennessee under Hall-Of-Fame Coach, Pat Summitt and 2-time WNBA Champion. Alexis shares her experiences growing up in West Virginia, being recruited by legendary coach Summitt in the 6th Grade and how she's now following in Coach Summitt's footsteps as she is now coaching high school girls basketball in North Carolina. She is flat out hilarious, loves Dave Chappell and hosts numerous

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00:40:05

The Sports Deli: Utah Royals FC - Tziarra King

The Sports Deli ·

2020/11/03

Join Hootie Hoot in The Sports Deli for the 2020 Election Edition with professional women's soccer player, Tziarra King. Tziarra talks about her journey from being made fun of as a kid and not being highly recruited to becoming a 3-time All-American at North Carolina State University and the #8 draft pick of the National Women's Soccer League's Utah Royals Football Club in 2020. She continues to use her platform to speak out against systemic racism and equality for beautiful black girls and women. A

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01:03:36

The Sports Deli with 2-Time NCAA Champion, 2-Time...

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2020/10/27

Join Dr. J. and Hootie Hoot as we talk candidly with the incredibly courageous Val Whiting. Coach Val (Iamcoachval on Tik Tok) won two National Championships with Stanford University under Hall-Of-Fame coach, Tara VanDerveer and was a two-time All-American and two-time PAC-10 Player-of-the-Year. She played professionally for several years in Italy, Israel, Brazil and in the WNBA. She is in multiple Hall-of-Fames at Stanford and in the State of Delaware (her home state) and was nominated for an ESPY

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01:06:13

Mike Jarvis in The Sports Deli

The Sports Deli ·

2020/10/22

Join Dr. J. and Hootie Hoot in The Sports Deli with former D1 Head Coach, Mike Jarvis. Coach Jarvis was the Head Men's Basketball Coach at, Boston University, George Washington University, St. John's University, and Florida Atlantic University. He now teaches a leadership course at the college level and has written three books. He helped George Washington and St. John's to a Sweet 16 and Elite 8 appearance, respectively! He was Hall-of-Famer Patrick Ewing's high School coach and also coached Rumeal

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