House of Sport
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsAll things LOCAL sports here in Knoxville, TN. Not stats and predictions, but real stories on who truly makes an impact on athletics in East TN. DICK'S House of Sport will be consistently hosting sporting events for the community, and I will talk all about those events on this show. See a full events calendar at dicks.com/houseofsportknx. The new DICK'S House of Sport (DICK'S Sporting Goods) at West Town Mall has a rock climbing wall, a HitTrax batting cage, three Trackman Golf Bays, a health & wellness area, and an outdoor turf field with an Olympic-grade track. Hosted by Casey Beaman at Dick's House of Sport in Knoxville
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Best of Both Worlds
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 17.6 MBGuests: Tess Darby (Lady Vols Basketball) and Olivier Nkamhoua (Tennessee Basketball) · Tess Darby is an outstanding player for the Lady Vols Basketball team, and she is from the state of Tennessee. She talks about what her experience was like when Coach Harper first reached out about coming to watch her practice out in West Tennessee. Also, Tess’s little sister is a walk-on on the team this year, so she talks about that dynamic a little bit, as well. · Olivier Nkamhoua was ha...
3rd Down…For WHAT??
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 16.1 MBGuests: Josh Jones (Bearden High School) and Jabari Small (Tennessee Vols Football) · When it comes to youth football, Knoxville actually hosts THE biggest tournament in the country. It’s called The Battle in Rocky Top, and Josh Jones, the head football coach at Bearden is the man behind the tournament. He put it all together several years ago, and it’s now grown into something truly massive. Josh joins me on the show today to talk about the tournament and his experience so far coachi...
Everything's Bloody Orange
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 22.2 MBGuests: James Thomas (One Knoxville SC) and Jaida Thomas (Lady Vols Soccer) · James Thomas (captain of One Knox SC) has really made Knoxville his home, so I wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about the team's first season and some of the cultural differences he’s experienced…he’s from England, originally. He also tells a story about the time he had to send his coach Mark McKeever away, and make him go watch the rest of a match from the parking lot. · The Lady Vols soccer...
When it Really Counts
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 21.9 MBGuests: Jessica Bass James (Dance2Fit) and Kelley Tafazzoli (Tennessee Spirit) Jessica Bass James is the creator of Dance2Fit and D2Fit products. She joins me on the podcast to talk about how she built her business from six students to now selling out classes on her nationwide tour. The University of Tennessee spirit team is known as a great one all over the country. Kelley Tafazzoli is the Spirit Program Director, and she joins me on the show to talk about what it takes to be on a colleg...
Screaming Into the Wind
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 23.2 MBGuests: Thomas Edwards (Smoky Mountain Club) & Jeffrey Farrington (Team Sports 24/7) Thomas Edwards joins the show to talk about the new Smoky Mountain Club, which is a part of the Players' Lounge. Thomas will also be our musical entertainment for the upcoming College Football Kickoff Party. From Team Sports 24/7, Jeffrey Farrington comes on to talk about his new sports league in Knoxville. He'll be running youth flag football and adult kickball on the field at DICK'S, so he talks about w...
Straight to the Locker Room
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBGuests: Kenzie Couch (Tennessee Cheerleader), and LOTS of Tennessee athletes from the Big Orange Hangout Kenzie Couch joins the show to talk about her journey from a little girl in gymnastics to earning a spot on the Tennessee Cheerleading Squad. She also talks about the upcoming clinic she will be leading with teammate Luke Bibee. From the Big Orange Hangout, several Tennessee athletes join the show to talk about their experience with NIL, teambuilding opportunities, and how their recent...
Sacrificing Everything
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 24.1 MBGuests: Rhiannon Potkey (Goods4Greatness), Sanford Miller (Emerald Youth Foundation) The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation and the Sports Matter Program are focused on helping to build youth sports in underserved areas. When you go to the register at the House of Sport, you'll have the opportunity to round up, or donate a specific dollar amount. That money goes to LOCAL charities that support youth sports for kids in the Knoxville area. On this episode, I feature a few of the organizations t...
Old School Values - New School Deals
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 27.3 MBGuests: Brittany Williams (Bridge Management Group), Trevon Flowers (Tennessee Football Player) Brittany Williams and her sister, Peyton Baxter, started Bridge Management Group last year, and they have a unique perspective on the new landscape of college athletics. Trevon Flowers is going into his third season as a starting safety for Tennessee. He will also be at our upcoming Big Orange Hangout, so he comes on to talk about that event, and his time so far with the Vols. Joslyn Gutierrez ...
More Than Just Football
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBGuests: Jay Graham and Jacob Warren Jay Graham was a phenomenal player while a student at Tennessee. He later became a college coach, and has now come back to Knoxville to help make a real impact in the lives of younger kids. He joins me to talk about that journey, and his time on the team with Peyton Manning, Peerless Price, Joey Kent, etc. Jacob Warren is currently an outstanding tight end with the Vols. But his impact on Knoxville football started long before he enrolled at Tennessee....
Bring Your Passion to The Field
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 25.2 MBGuests: Hayden Echols (TN Golf Foundation), Lindsey Romig (Lady Vols Soccer) Listen as I talk with Hayden Echols from the Tennessee Golf Foundation and First Tee about what all the foundation does, and how they help kids in east TN. We also talk about the upcoming youth golf camp scheduled for later this month with our PGA Pro Glenn Hudson. The University of Tennessee Lady Vols Soccer team has made an historically good run these past two years, and a lot of that success is thanks to the t...
Mayor's Night of Champions
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 16.8 MBKnox Country Mayor Glenn Jacobs (also known as KANE from WWE) joins me on the show today to talk about his history as an athlete, and how that helped him transition smoothly into a life of politics. He was at the House of Sport recently for the Mayor's Night of Champions. While the event was going on, I went around and talked to a lot of the high school athletes. I asked them to talk about their favorite memories from their championship seasons. I talk to kids from CAK, Bearden, Powell, an...
Really Loud Soccer Culture
May 10, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 32.9 MBGuests: Patty and Brian (Knox Soccer Podcast), Gustavo Rivera (One Knox SC Player) On this ep, I’ve got Patrick and Brian from the Knox Soccer Podcast on the show to talk about what all they’ve gotten to see with their work so far with One Knox SC. I also tell them about the time I had a CRAZY interaction with a Farragut player while doing the PA announcing for Maryville High School. I’ve got a local Knoxville guy who went to Catholic High School on today who is on the active roster for On...
Making Memories
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBGuests: James Clawson (Spyre Sports Group), Cedric Tillman (Tennessee Vols Football) From Spyre Sports Group, I’ve got James Clawson on the show today, as well as Cedric Tillman from the Tennessee Football team. From the House of Sport, Adam Garrison joins me to talk about the NIL events he’s gotten to take part in on our field. Listen as I give a coupon code that can be used for 20% off of ANY experience at DICK'S House of Sport. HOUSE OF SPORT Podcast is hosted by Casey Beaman. Fo...
Fishing for the Top Prize
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 23 MBIt’s no secret that we have phenomenal fishing opportunities in east TN…well we also have some outstanding talent. Brandon Coulter has been a professional angler for a long time. He has collected nine Top 10s and more than 10 Top 20s in his professional career. He joins the show to talk about that career, and fishing with Peyton Manning. Casey Manjni is a semi-pro fisherman from Knoxville, and he joins me to give some tips for you the listener, and he talks about his fishing idols. From ...
An Adaptive Athlete Is…
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 26.5 MBParaclimbing World Champion Maureen (Mo) Beck will be at DICK'S House of Sport soon, so she joins me to talk about the event. She also talks about her history in climbing, her hobbies with her husband, and her life as a young athlete in Maine. She even explains what it truly means to be an adaptive athlete. Shout out to Salesforce for their help in putting on this event! From Special Olympics TN, Brenna Soriano joins the show to talk about all of their opportunities for athletes and volunt...
Head to Toe in Mud
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBForget about those traditional/popular sports! This is an episode all about the up-and-coming athletic opportunities in the area. From UT's Roundnet club, Blake Hurst and Matt Shaver join the podcast to talk about Spikeball in East TN. It's grown from a popular yard game into a legitimate sport, and we're here for all of that! Rugby is a big sport across the globe, but it’s just now seeing a rise in popularity around here. We actually host a lot of rugby events on our field, and so far, ...
Quite the Sneaker Head
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 21.8 MBMarch is for basketball, and this episode features several local experts that bring a unique perspective to the game. Uros Plavsic is a starter for the Tennessee basketball team from Serbia. He spoke not a word of English when he came to the states, but now he's an honor student weighing his options for the future. Should he play professionally, or work on a raspberry farm??? Ryan Cahak has been involved with youth basketball in east TN for a long time. He played ball at Syracuse, but no...
The Very First Hit
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 20.6 MBIt's a baseball episode! Listen as I talk to Vance Link of Knox Youth Sports (KYS) about his 40+ years as a mentor to so many kids in the area. Vance runs the youth baseball league, and he has pitched every game since 1978. Evan Russell holds an impressive homerun record for the Tennessee baseball team, and he joins the show to talk about the Vols' upcoming season. He also talks about what his future could look like, as he's finally shooting up draft boards. Seth Cooper is a Footwear...
Backyard Football With Your Friends
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 28.1 MBAs we approach The Big Game, so much national attention will be turned to the players of the NFL and their background stories. In this episode, you'll hear from three current players that have a tie to East Tennessee…and a real heavy-hitter from Dick's House of Sport. Joshua Dobbs (Steelers), Alexander Johnson (Broncos), and Ethan Wolf (Saints) all played at The University of Tennessee, and they join the show to talk about their experiences in Knoxville. They also talk about what sports lo...
Kickball and Comic Books
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 24 MBFor the last episode of 2021, I wanted to feature some real big-hitters in the Knoxville sports community. Josh Ward grew up in Farragut and has been a sports radio host in Knoxville for 15+ years. He joins the show to talk about what it's like getting to be such a big part of the community's Tennessee experience, after supporting the Vols as a fan for so long. Dusty Foust is the founder of Fun With Friends, which is a social/sports group here in east TN. Fun with Friends is a very p...
Finish the Year Strong
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 28.7 MBAs we approach the end of the year, so many people will start to plan their 2022 New Year's Resolutions. So, I've got a few well-known community partners on this episode to help give some advice. We also talk about their favorite holiday movies and food. Katy Richardson is the owner/founder of Neighborhood Barre, a popular fitness facility with 22 locations. Eddie Reymond is the creator of Zen Evo and Eddie's Health Shoppe in Knoxville. He's also a co-founder of the Knoxville Marathon....
Two Tiny Steel Blades
November 23, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 21.9 MBHockey might not be your first thought when you think of sports in Knoxville, but the fans are incredibly passionate! Mike Murray is the President/GM of the Knoxville Ice Bears, and he joins the show to talk about upcoming promotions and his overall experience with the sport. Mike Craigen is the Program Director for Cool Sports at the Icearium in Knoxville. He's very dialed-in with the youth hockey scene in East TN, so I was happy to have him on to talk about those opportunities...
My Heart Said Tennessee
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 26.5 MB"Let's just talk about football…it's nostalgic." (Joey Kent) Homecoming week is always a lot of fun on campus at UT, so I was happy to have on two former outstanding Vols. Joey Kent is the all-time leader at Tennessee for receptions, receiving touchdowns, and receiving yards. He joins the show to talk about his time in college, as well as the Tennessee Titans, where he was a part of the Super Bowl team. Jayson Swain is also a former Tennessee receiver with phenomenal stats. He ...
Test, Train, Retest
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBConsistent training is important for all athletes. Nobody knows that better than the guests on this episode. Devin Driscoll is the Owner of D1 Sports Training and Therapy in Knoxville. He has trained many local athletes and has a sincere investment in the improvement of his community. Jakob Johnson is a former Vol and current player for the New England Patriots. Jakob grew up in Germany, but moved to the United States as a high-schooler with a dream of playing big-time college footbal...
It Feels Adventuresome
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 19.6 MBIt's fall in East TN, so I just had to do a good OUTDOORS episode. Listen as a talk to several local experts about what they recommend for anyone looking to get out and explore. Frank Murphy is a long-time local media personality who is currently involved with a project called "See More Smokies." He comes on the show to talk about some of his favorite outdoor opportunities in the area. Carol Evans, of Legacy Parks (Outdoor Knoxville), joins the show to talk about the best hiking trail...
It Feels Adventuresome
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 19.6 MBIt's fall in East TN, so I just had to do a good OUTDOORS episode. Listen as a talk to several local experts about what they recommend for anyone looking to get out and explore. Frank Murphy is a long-time local media personality who is currently involved with a project called "See More Smokies." He comes on the show to talk about some of his favorite outdoor opportunities in the area. Carol Evans, of Legacy Parks (Outdoor Knoxville), joins the show to talk about the best hiking trail...
I Bleed Orange
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB"They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. I think that means something, and I truly care!" (Brandon Parks - Vol Network) If you love, or even have a mild interest in the Tennessee Volunteers (or college athletics), you'll love this episode! Listen as I talk with Senior Associate Athletics Director, Bill Houston, about what it's like in his first year with UT after spending several years with Danny White at UCF. Brandon Parks is the Associate General Manager ...
Just Keep Moving, Just Keep Moving
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 22.4 MB"Invention and ideas really come out of necessity, or desperation. So COVID hit, and I was just desperate to sweat..." (Brooke Pancratz - FIT) Listen as I talk to local fitness instructors about what their classes are like, and why they enjoy hosting events at the House of Sport. Becca Kelly is a former SEC soccer player from Knoxville, who has years of professional training experience to share with our athletes. Her company is BK X-Training, and it has really taken off over the past year...
Everybody Yelled GOAL!!
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB"Play soccer, make friends, and build community." - Sam Weisbrod (One Knoxville SC) Listen as I talk to several local soccer experts about how the sport is growing in regional popularity. Sam Weisbrod, of One Knoxville SC (USL) joins the show to talk about the team and their recent brand reveal event. He also talks about the "improbably epic Disney run" that Austin East went on in the state tournament, and we talk about the new adult soccer league at the House of Sport. Jon Schneider i...
To Change Lives Through Football
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 22.8 MBFootball is back! Listen as I talk with former Vol and NFL running back, Jabari Davis about what it was like playing at Tennessee during the decades of dominance. He also talks about the youth football program he started with other "Legends of Tennessee." Margo Pressley, the Event Manager at DICK'S House of Sport, talks about the upcoming football events planned for the outdoor field at the House of Sport. You'll hear details about their College Football Kickoff Party, and the Fantasy F...
With My Dad's Clubs
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 19.7 MBIt's a golf episode! Listen as I talk with PGA Golfer Scott Stallings about what it was like growing up in east TN with a dream to play like Tiger Woods. He then shares a cool story about the first time he got to play with Tiger. Glenn Hudson also joins the show to talk about the TrackMan Golf Bays at the House of Sport. He talks about his experience with the game, and the upcoming DICK'S House of Sport Virtual Cup. Also listen as I give a coupon code that can be used for 20% off of ANY ...
It's Go Time!
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIf you're into the Summer Games, you'll really like this one! Listen as I talk with Darryl Sullivan (high-jump) about what all is going through his head as he prepares for Tokyo. Chris Kerstetter joins the show to talk about Speed Climbing as a new Olympic sport, and about the rock wall at DICK'S House of Sport. And Kathleen Casey, from the Health & Wellness department, comes on to talk about "making nutrition fun," and the upcoming Summer Games Camp for kids. Also listen as I give a co...
It's Go Time!
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIf you're into the Summer Games, you'll really like this one! Listen as I talk with Darryl Sullivan (high-jump) about what all is going through his head as he prepares for Tokyo. Chris Kerstetter joins the show to talk about Speed Climbing as a new Olympic sport, and about the rock wall at DICK'S House of Sport. And Kathleen Casey, from the Health & Wellness department, comes on to talk about "making nutrition fun," and the upcoming Summer Games Camp for kids. Also listen as I give a co...
Walking on Trampolines
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIf you (or your kid) are a runner, you're going to really dig this episode! Listen as I interview Jake Morgenstern from D1 Sports, Chris Kane from Knoxville Youth Athletics, and Brice Easton from DICK'S House of Sport. All three of these guys are track and cross country experts, and they share ideas and opportunities for you and your young athlete. Also listen as I give a coupon code that can be used for 20% off of ANY experience at DICK'S House of Sport. Follow us on Facebook and Insta...
Man, That's House of Sport!
June 22, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this first episode of the Dick's House of Sport Podcast, I interview Tyler Ivens from The Sports Animal. He talks about growing up in East TN, and his career path that led him to be one of the morning show hosts for WNML in Knoxville. I also speak to the House of Sport Field Lead about what events are coming soon at the HOS. Listen for details on how you can win a free rock wall climb for two. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @dickshouseofsportknx and check out the full events calen...
Man, That's House of Sport!
June 22, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this first episode of the Dick's House of Sport Podcast, I interview Tyler Ivens from The Sports Animal. He talks about growing up in East TN, and his career path that led him to be one of the morning show hosts for WNML in Knoxville. I also speak to the House of Sport Field Lead about what events are coming soon at the HOS. Listen for details on how you can win a free rock wall climb for two. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @dickshouseofsportknx and check out the full events calen...
TRAILER
June 07, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MB· Welcome inside the House of Sport Knoxville – Talking all things local sports here in the Scruffy Little City of Knoxville Tennessee. · On this show we’ll talk about everything from youth sports to minor league professional sports to even new ideas on how to keep active and stay fit here in East Tennessee. · This podcast is Presented by Dick’s House of Sport. If you haven’t seen the new Dick’s House of Sport, it’s in West Town Mall and it’s incredible. There’s a rock ...