Sports have remained a fixture of mainstream media for decades.
The sports section sold newspapers by itself, ESPN became an industry💷 giant during the rise of cable, and sports coverage continues to dominate talk radio.
Sports can be a way to cross💷 the aisle – if you have nothing else in common with someone other than your love for Lebron James, you💷 can become best friends.
Better yet, a Chicago Bears fan and a Packers fan can go to great lengths explaining why💷 their franchise of choice (or compulsion) is superior to the other and still have a beer together.
In today's age, podcasts💷 afford us another avenue for consuming content about the sports we love or love to hate.
Hosts range from former and💷 current athletes, industry insiders and beat writers to the diligent and entrepreneurial fan.
Connecting with a voice or platform is easier💷 than ever before.
Here's a list of our favorite sports podcasts.
All Sports Podcasts
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Bill Simmons rose to notoriety as💷 an ESPN sports analyst.
His unfiltered personality and affinity for viral moments helped endear him to a national following.
The Bill Simmons💷 Podcast and The Ringer sports network were his creations that in many ways pioneered modern sports podcasting.
He promotes The Book💷 of Basketball, will reiterate Dirk Nowitzki's place among the NBA elite, and succumb to the throes of his fantasy football💷 team.
The Bill Simmons Podcast remains a credible and entertaining source for the latest sports news.
Celebrities and athletes join him and💷 help maintain a light-hearted yet passionate vibe.
Despite his success, you can still hear the starry-eyed fanboy in Bill Simmons' voice.
Episodes💷 of The Bill Simmons Podcast are typically one to two hours and are released every two to three days to💷 provide a steady stream of content.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SpotifyPardon My Take
Hosts Big Cat and PFT Commenter have💷 a lot of fun while covering the biggest national headlines.
Their sometimes off the cuff commentary is qualified by their deep💷 understanding of sports culture.
Pardon My Take is a mix of comedy and sports analysis that connects with the listener.
Guests partake💷 in the show's sense of humor while still delivering illuminating interviews.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter's propensity for sports gambling and💷 dipping into politics make them accessible, flawed human beings that just want to provide an enjoyable product.
Pardon My Take presents💷 a great example of community engagement that is only possible in the podcast world.
Episodes are dropped frequently, at least every💷 two to three days and hang around the two-hour mark.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SpotifyFootball PodcastsAround the NFL
Football fans💷 that want to keep up to date ought to have Around the NFL in the rotation.
The crew of Gregg Rosenthal,💷 Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Chris Wesseling recap each week every Sunday.
Beyond the thoughtful analysis and insight, there is a💷 genuine friendliness that shines through and maintains a conversational tone.
Hear them list the latest injuries and contemplate Tom Brady's assessment💷 of Julian Edelman's toughness.
With most episodes clocking in between an hour and an hour and a half, a careful balance💷 of humor and information helps the listener catch up with an overview of the NFL.
It is perfect for the fan💷 that needs the run-down.
Segments like Fork Committee, Defend Your Hero and Win Wes's Toaster reward repeated listening.
Listen: Apple Podcasts |💷 Stitcher | Spotify
The Football History Dude
Host Arnie Chapman invites the listener to "hop on his Delorean" and investigate the history💷 of the NFL and other professional football leagues.
His sobering and unique approach to the world of sports podcasts is a💷 breath of fresh air.
The Football History Dude has carved a niche that explores the origins of teams and recounts unique💷 or notable games from professional football's infancy.
He'll also interview veterans that have been retired for years.
Arnie will put a spotlight💷 on an unknown team like the Muncie Flyers and delve into the evolution of the forward pass.
The podcasts begin with💷 him framing the setting, and sustain a journalistic integrity.
Most episodes are under an hour, often ranging from about 20 to💷 45 minutes.
For something a little different with an academic twist, check out The Football History Dude.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher💷 | Spotify
Related reading: best fantasy football podcastsBasketball PodcastsThe Woj Pod
Adrian Wojnarowski, father of the WojBomb, has a finger on the💷 pulse of what is most important and relevant to the NBA and its fans today.
His podcasts boast an impressive array💷 of guests that includes superstars, coaches, front office leaders and sports journalists.
Adrian's scoops have been so integral to the NBA💷 that he is an automatic Twitter follow among executives.
Woj is credited to breaking Lebron James' intentions to leave Cleveland for💷 the first time, and has accurately forecasted teams' picks during the NBA draft.
The Woj Pod's style can contrast the conversational💷 tone of other podcasts, but by design it gleans as much information as possible, as efficiently as possible, with most💷 episodes hovering around 45 minutes or less.
Episodes can go past the hour mark when Woj or the guest are particularly💷 engaged.
With Woj's deep connections as a seasoned insider, this is a must listen for the NBA fan.
Listen: Apple Podcasts |💷 Stitcher | SpotifyPod Don't Lie
Pod Don't Lie is a profanity-laced, no holds barred, hilarious and informed commentary on the NBA💷 hosted by comedians Sam Morril and Stavros Halkias.
A play on the famous basketball quote/phenomenon "Ball don't lie", the namesake of💷 the show marries the hosts' love for basketball and astute observational comedy.
They break down Lizzo's relationship and relevance to the💷 NBA, wallow in the misery that is Knicks fandom, and just introduced "The Stiffness Index.
" Running gags, questions and topics💷 that are atypical to the wider breadth of sports dialogue make the show an easy add to any NBA fan's💷 regimen, in weekly hour-long doses.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Posted Up with Chris Haynes
NBA insider Chris Haynes sits down with guests💷 to tackle pertinent current events in basketball, while peering into the human side of the business.
His ability to sincerely engage💷 on a personal level is the strongest suit of the show.
The majority of Posted Up with Chris Haynes features active💷 players, but candid talks with former players like Lamar Odom, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Big3 C.E.O.
Ice cube are sprinkled💷 in.
Chris Haynes' approachable demeanor make in-depth workings of the game more fluid and accessible.
His show with Jimmy Butler after being💷 traded to Philadelphia highlights his talents as an interviewer.
Episodes range from 25 minutes to an hour but seem to go💷 by fast.
Posted Up with Chris Haynes is just becoming active again but there is a backlog that was updated on💷 a weekly basis.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify
The Doug Gotllieb Show
Doug Gottlieb leans into the spirit of debate and💷 holds no punches.
His perspective is as entertaining as it can be abrasive.
A bit of a foil to mainstream politically-correct culture,💷 The Doug Gottlieb Show is more of an outraged editorial than it is a comprehensive, unbiased analysis.
He finds himself defending💷 attacks to his opinions on Lamar Jackson, while reminding listeners that he has commended Lamar and foresaw his success.
Gottlieb's self-awareness💷 allows him to praise other sports podcasts personalities, athletes and coaches while offering blunt critiques.
The weekly shows are around two💷 hours each with "Best Ofs" that condense the biggest talking points down to a half hour.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Related💷 reading: best basketball podcastsBaseball PodcastsStarting 9
Former MLB pitcher Dallas Brayden and blogger Jared Carrabis form a dynamic duo for Starting💷 9.
Focused around interviews with baseball greats, the two are able to cover a wide range of relevant baseball news without💷 being swallowed up by the bigger markets.
Starting 9 will dissect the curiosities of the Phillie's rabid fanbase, and explain why💷 Ken Griffey Jr.
has one of the best batting stances of all time.
Dallas Brayden, a former player and Jared Carrabis, a💷 blogger offer different perspectives of the game while still being extremely informative.
Updated weekly with episodes between one and two hours,💷 Starting 9 is a tremendous source for MLB news.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SpotifyBaseball and Chill
The name "Baseball and💷 Chill" captures the essence of the show.
While hosts Scott Braun and Kelly Nash don't shy away from the Xs and💷 Os type of baseball analysis, they prioritize where the demands of professional baseball and home life meet, and sometimes conflict.
Of💷 note is Kelly Nash's voice of an underrepresented group in the world of sports' podcasts: women.
Catch sideline reporting in a💷 post-game interview with Ji-Man Choi as he battled through the ALDS, and listen in on Nash's experiences as the only💷 woman on a youth coaching staff.
Scott Braun and Kelly Nash navigate the challenges of the MLB and personal life in💷 episodes that are between 30-45 minutes, as Baseball and Chill transitions from a weekly to a monthly schedule, where they💷 promise to deliver quality over quantity.
Listen: Apple PodcastsHockey PodcastsSpittin' Chiclets
Spittin' Chiclets is among the most popular hockey podcasts and for💷 good reason – they know their audience and supply relevant content with credibility.
Retired NHL players Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette💷 share their experiences with the grueling NHL schedule and physical toll that the sport takes on the body, providing a💷 context that enriches their stories.
Barstool Sports' Rear Admiral rounds out the crew as they feature guests twice a week.
Spittin' Chiclets💷 episodes are long form, typically over two hours and flirt with the three hour mark often.
Heavy on the "locker room"💷 talk, the hosts will weave in their lament of expensive NHL tickets and share their pursuit of liquor fame with💷 promotion of Pink Whitney, one of Ryan's labors of love.
Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette and Rear Admiral are all excellent conversationalists💷 that engage with their guests and keep the audience entertained.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SpotifyPuck Soup
Puck Soup assembles a💷 cross-section crew that includes Greg Wyshynki of ESPN, Sean McIndoe of The Atlantic, and Ryan Lambert of Yahoo Sports.
The hosts'💷 opinions and takes are not beholden to a particular network.
It is an important part of the show's identity.
The hosts don't💷 take themselves too seriously and promote good-spirited dialogue.
Hear them debate over ketchup on eggs, answer mailbag questions on the best💷 hockey gifts, a review of The Mandalorian, and the Best and Worst of the Decade in both hockey and TV💷 - all part of the "soup.
" One to two-hour long episodes are released weekly and provide an easy listen while💷 catching up on all the happenings of the NHL.
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SpotifyHonorable Mentions:The Lowe Post31 ThoughtsHang Up💷 and Listen
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