Legends Of Sport
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events of the past three decades, telling lively and personal stories, plus in-depth discussions about the serious issues affecting current and retired athletes. This podcast is about the memories, business and culture of sport.
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Adonal Foyle
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBOn today's episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy chats with NBA Legend, Adonal Foyle. Adonal shares his experience growing up in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (4:40), and how he was introduced to the game of basketball at 15 years old (9:10). He also touches on his first time coming to the United States (12:53), his decision to play collegiate basketball at Colgate (16:58), and his tenure in the NBA, playing with the Warriors, Magic, and Grizzlies (20:45). Adonal also discusses his passion for p...
Jennifer Azzi
April 30, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy talks with one of the pioneers of women's basketball, Jennifer Azzi. Jennifer shares what she is most proud of out of all her career accomplishments (3:23), her decision to attend and play basketball at Stanford (5:17), and why she feels young athletes shouldn't specialize in one sport until they are older (7:06). Jennifer also discusses training for and playing in the 1996 Olympics (9:40), becoming a co-founder of the Women's Basketball League (11:2...
Nancy Lieberman
April 23, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBOn today's episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy chats with one of the most accomplished women the game of basketball has ever seen, Nancy Lieberman. Nancy talks about getting introduced to the game of basketball and spending her early days at Rucker Park in Harlem. She shares her experience of trying out for the Olympic team while she was in high school, as well as the boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. Nancy also discusses coming out of WNBA retirement at age 50, coaching in the BIG 3 league,...
Holly McPeak
April 16, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBOn this episode of LOS, Andy chats with professional women's beach volleyball player, Holly McPeak. Holly talks about growing up in Manhattan Beach, CA, and how she was introduced to the sport. She also discusses the challenges she faced being 5'7", which is considered short for her sport, yet competed at the highest level. Additionally, Holly shares the intricacies of the beach volleyball game and how she continues to give back to the new generation of volleyball players.
Neil Leifer
April 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBOn this episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy chats with legendary sports photographer, and one of Andy's personal mentors, the great Neil Leifer. Andy reminisces on the first time that he and Neil met, and the mentorship that Neil provided when Andy was a young photographer (10:45). Neil also shares how he got his start in sports photography by wheeling veterans around Yankee Stadium in 1958 (14:55). He also discusses how luck happened, because he prepared enough to be in the right places at the...
David Stern
April 02, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOn today's episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy sits down with former NBA Commissioner, David Stern. David shares his experience on being the 24th employee to join the NBA and working to clean up the reputation that the game of basketball had at that time (10:26). He discusses his top 3 most memorable moments during his tenure as commissioner (16:39), as well as the iconic 1992 All-Star game and Magic Johnson being diagnosed with HIV (18:26). David and Andy also share some of their favorite memo...
Bruce Bowen
March 26, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBOn today’s episode of LOS, Andy sits down with 3-time NBA Champion, and one of his close friends, Bruce Bowen. Bruce talks about his inspiring journey to the NBA and the importance of hard work, perseverance, and trusting your process in life. He also shares stories from his glory days with the San Antonio Spurs, as well as his relationship with Kobe Bryant.
Julie Heldman
March 19, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBOn today’s episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy sits down with one of the trailblazers of women’s tennis, Julie Heldman. Julie talks with us about how she began playing tennis, her family background, and how her mothers abusive relationship fueled her career (6:33). Julie also discusses being a part of the original nine who boldly started the Virginia Slims Circuit and changed the landscape of women’s tennis (8:42), as well as her struggle with mental health and her diagnosis and battle with bip...
Swin Cash
March 12, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOn today's episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy chats with 3x WNBA Champion and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, Swin Cash! Swin shares her story on how she got involved with the game of basketball and her mother being a driving force throughout her career (4:37). She also talks about Tamika Catchings being her toughest opponent (8:41), her longtime friendship with Sue Bird (10:05), and what she's currently up to now with the Cash 4 Kids Foundation, the New York Liberty, and Yahoo's The Bounce (30:55).
Glen Sather
March 05, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week Andy travels back to where his passion for sports began, Madison Square Garden, to chat with his family friend - NY Rangers President Glen Sather. Glen recounts his career as a player, his history with the Edmonton Oilers' dynasty days, insights about Wayne Gretzky’s shocking departure from Edmonton, and the state of the NHL today!
Franco Harris
February 26, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBAndy chats with Hall Of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back - Franco Harris! Franco delves into his path to the NFL, his contributions to turning around the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s, details surrounding ‘the immaculate reception’ (23:40), how Frank Sinatra became Brigadier General of ‘Franco’s Italian Army’(35:40), becoming the first African American & first Italian American Super Bowl MVP in the league’s history (33:10), his incredible charitable work in the city of Pittsburgh, and...
Valorie Kondos-Field
February 19, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBOn today’s episode of LOS, we sit down with legendary UCLA gymnastics coach, Valorie Kondos-Field. Miss Val talks about how she transformed UCLA’s program, her battle with breast cancer, and plans for her next phase of her life and career.
Isiah Thomas
February 12, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn today’s episode of LOS we sit down with one of the most iconic guards to ever play basketball, Isiah Thomas. Isiah talks with us about his early days under Bobby Knight, the “Bad Boys” era, and his relationship with Magic Johnson. Isiah also shares insight on the current state of the League and his new business ventures.
Howard Beck
February 05, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBOn this episode of Legends Of Sport, we sit down with Sr. NBA writer at Bleacher Report, Howard Beck. Howard chats with us about the evolution of his journalism career, his current role at B/R, some of his favorite sports moments and what he's passionate about when he's not covering sports.
Hope Solo
January 29, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBToday we sit down with one of the winningest athletes to ever play the game of soccer, Hope Solo. Hope chats with us about her introduction to the game of soccer, her ascension into the goalie position, and her continued fight for equal pay.
Tamika Catchings
January 15, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week we sit down with one of the most accomplished women in the history of basketball, Tamika Catchings. Tamika chats with us about her early days and experience at Tennessee playing under legendary coach, Pat Summitt. She also discusses her WNBA career, Olympic gold medals, philanthropic causes and her new role with Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
David Robinson
January 08, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBWe kick off Season 2 of Legends Of Sport with one of the top NBA centers of his era, David "The Admiral" Robinson. David talks about his experience with the Naval Academy, his legacy with the Spurs, as well as his philanthropic and business ventures. David and Andy also give us insight into their personal relationship as they share some of their favorite memories together.
Kobe Bryant
November 20, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBKobe Bryant and Andy discuss their bestselling book collaboration, “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play". Kobe shares his thoughts about his obsession to the process and craft that led to five NBA championships, his iconic work ethic, the importance of playing for Team USA, overcoming his Achilles injury, his final game, the meaning behind the Mamba Mentality, and his plans for the future.
Tony Hawk
October 09, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week we sit down with perhaps the most iconic skateboarder that will ever live - Tony Hawk. Tony chats about his life in skateboarding; growing up learning from Stacy Peralta, the evolution of the sport, the impacts of landing the "900", starting his own skate company Birdhouse, the Olympics, injuries and concussions, his new app video game, and his philanthropic ventures.
The 2018 NBA Hall of Fame Special
October 02, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThis week, we travel to Springfield, Massachusetts to celebrate Andrew Bernstein's Curt Gowdy Print Media award at the 2018 NBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Also, we sit down with some of the inductees to hear more about their careers while also ruminating on some of the 2018 class' memorable speeches', including those of first-ballot inductees, Grant Hill, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and Jason Kidd. It's all right here on this week's episode of Legends Of Sport.
Leigh Steinberg - Jerry McGuire's Third Act
September 25, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBWhen Leigh Steinberg began his career as a sports agent, they were not even allowed to negotiate with NFL owners. In fact, the industry did not really exist. By the end of the millennium, though, Leigh had become a 'Super Agent,' having his life loosely depicted in Jerry McGuire, representing nearly half of the starting Quarterbacks in the NFL, and ultimately selling his business for tens of millions of dollars. Leigh seemingly had it all until, through a series of circumstances, everything c...
John McDonough - Picture Perfect
September 18, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBAward-winning sports photojournalist, John McDonough, has been a contributing photographer to Sports Illustrated for over thirty years. If there has been a major sporting event over that period then chances are that John has been there with a camera. He has covered a variety of sporting events over the years including the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, NBA Playoffs, the World Series, and the Summer Olympics. This week we sit down with him to discuss the state of the ever changing sports photogr...
Luc Robitaille - Lucky Luc
September 11, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBNHL Hall of Fame legend and current LA Kings President, Luc Robitaille, is widely considered one of the greatest Left Wingers to ever play the game. Growing up in Montreal, though, he was largely overlooked by scouts because of what some considered a lack of toughness and slow skating stride. If it were not for a part-time Ottawa scout who convinced the Kings to take a chance on the skinny eighteen year-old in the ninth round of the 1984 draft, Luc may not have been picked at all. By the end ...
Jerry Colangelo - Jerry Goes West
September 04, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn 1968, Jerry Colangelo left Chicago to become the youngest general manager in professional sports for the Phoenix Suns. It was twenty below zero when he left. He arrived with his family to seventy-degree weather, orange blossoms in the air, nine suitcases, and three hundred bucks in his pocket. He never looked back. Fifty years and five professional franchises later, Jerry is today known as the man who brought Baseball, Hockey, the WNBA, and Arena Football to Arizona. Growing up in a poor n...
Val Ackerman - A Pioneer's Trail
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBBig East Commissioner and former President and co-founder of the WNBA, Val Ackerman, has lived a life of 'firsts.' From her star college basketball playing days at University of Virginia, Val was one of the first recipients of Title Nine, offering a level playing field to both male and female college athletes. Working as a staff attorney for the NBA, Val took her experiences with her to USA Basketball where she became the driving force behind creating the women's first national team which cul...
Val Ackerman - A Pioneer's Trail
August 28, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBBig East Commissioner and former President and co-founder of the WNBA, Val Ackerman, has lived a life of 'firsts.' From her star college basketball playing days at the University of Virginia, Val was one of the first recipients of Title Nine, offering a level playing field to both male and female college athletes. Working as a staff attorney for the NBA, Val took her experiences with her to USA Basketball where she became the driving force behind creating the women's first national team which...
"Sugar" Shane Mosley - Never Back Down
August 21, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBShane Mosley fought some of the best fighters of his generation winning four world championships in three different weight classes. Often considered one of the best lightweights in boxing history, Mosley amassed a 49-10-1 record over twenty-four years in the ring. Never one to back down from a fight, Shane fought well into his forties. In a sport filled with eccentric characters, Shane's stayed humble and never strayed too far from his roots, often choosing to let his Left Jab and Double Hook...
Derek Fisher - Know Your Role
August 14, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBD-Fish wasn't the tallest guy on the court nor the most naturally gifted but through hard work and determination, he was able to level the playing field and prove his worth as both a scrappy Point Guard and a leader both on-and-off the court culminating in five NBA Championships and an NBA record 259 playoff games played. Derek's key to success was always knowing his role and when a shot needed to be made at the buzzer, Derek was never afraid to take it. We sit down with Derek this week to di...
Orel Hershiser - An Underdog Becomes The Bulldog
August 07, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBMost people think that legendary athletes dominate at every level since the time they start playing, but for Orel, the road to stardom had several potholes along the way. After his sophomore year at Bowling Green State University, he decided to quit the baseball team and hitchhike home to work for his father's paper company. During that time, he grew a couple of inches, gained a few pounds, took some summer school classes, and decided to give it another shot. Back on the team, Orel's Fastball...
Mike Krzyzewski - Blue Collar Blue Devil
July 31, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBSince 1980, Mike Krzyzewski has coached Duke Basketball to five NCAA championships, twelve Final Fours, and more wins than any college coach in basketball history. But Mike is more than a legendary coach, he is a teacher and a mentor to young student-athletes hoping to take their talents to the next level. From his humble beginnings in a blue-collar Polish neighborhood of Chicago, Coach K learned the value of hard work and education from his working-class parents who were determined to give t...
Jay Williams - His Best Shot
July 24, 2018 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBCollege Naismith Hall of Fame Point Guard, Jay Williams, led Duke to a National Championship and left school early to pursue his dreams of playing in the NBA. As the second overall pick in the 2002 draft, Jay seemed to have it all until a motorcycle accident derailed his career after one season. Forced to navigate a different career path, Jay became addicted to pain medication and ultimately became suicidal. For some this may have been the end of the story, but Jay picked himself up and found...
Ricky Williams - The Healer
July 17, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBRicky Williams rushed for over ten thousand yards in the NFL and is widely considered once of the greatest college Running Backs of all time as both a two-time All-American and 1998 Heisman Trophy winner. So why do so many people still remember Ricky for his multiple suspensions for Cannabis use in the NFL? We sat down with Ricky to discuss the stigma behind Cannabis and sports, his Hall of Fame career at University of Texas, and his journey to India where he ultimately discovered his passion...
Peter Guber - The Oracle of Entertainment
July 03, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week we sit down with the legendary Chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment & Sports Media, Peter Guber. Peter's produced movies that have earned fifty Academy Award nominations and over three billion dollars at the box office. Peter tells us what he learned about location-based entertainment in the movie industry and how he successfully applied it to the live sports experience becoming the co-owner of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLS' newest franchise, LAFC, and on...
Amy Alcott - Lady of the Lake
June 26, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBHall of Fame legend, Amy Alcott, was only three weeks into her professional LPGA career when she won her first tournament. Five majors and twenty-nine championships later, Amy takes us back to her famous Champions Leap into Poppie's Pond at the Dinah Shore Classic and the tradition it started, her mentorship of Phil Mickelson, the notable friendships she's made over the years such as President Clinton, and the world class courses she has designed with her golf company such as the 2016 Summer ...
Jim Gray: Gray's Anatomy
June 21, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBAn 18 year-old Jim Gray was interning as a Videotape Editor at the ABC Denver news station when the anchor who was supposed to interview Muhammed Ali that morning didn't show up. Gray seized on the opportunity to sit down with Ali for what was the first of many notable interviews with athletes both in the studio and on the sidelines. From the Super Bowl to the World Series to some of the most legendary sideline boxing interviews of all-time, Gray's assertive style of questioning has landed hi...
Mike Smith - The Ageless Wonder
June 14, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThirty-six year veteran and Hall of Fame Jockey, Mike Smith, has been riding horses professionally since he was sixteen years-old but it was not until fifteen years ago that he started winning individual Triple Crown races. This past Sunday Justify became the thirteenth horse ever to capture the Triple Crown and Mike became the oldest jockey at fifty-two years of age to win the coveted award. Unlike some other sports where athletes decline with age, Mike Smith keeps defying father time. Here,...
Grant Hill - A Blue Chip Blue Devil
June 07, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBConsidered one of the greatest all-around college basketball players of his era, seven time All-Star, Grant Hill, sits down with Andy Bernstein this week at the NBA Finals in Cleveland to discuss his legendary Blue Devil career and growing up a UNC fan. The son of a star NFL Running Back, Grant had been exposed to, not only sports, but politics through his parents ties to Hillary Clinton and George W. Bush. Grant discusses his rivalry with Jason Kidd that goes back to college, their co-Rookie...
Jon SooHoo - Through A Dodger's Lens
May 29, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBFourth-generation Angeleno, Jon SooHoo, grew up with a view of Dodger Stadium from his backyard, listening to Vin Scully's broadcasts never imagining that one day he'd become the LA Dodgers team photographer. From his days covering the USC Trojans in college to eventually becoming the LA Dodgers official team photographer in 1995, Jon has covered every major sporting event from the Stanley Cup, the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NBA Finals. Here, Jon discusses his shooting process, the...
Metta World Peace - No Malice
May 22, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBAs one of the greatest basketball players to ever emerge from New York City, Metta World Peace's career has been defined by both on the court success and off the court hardships. From the infamous Malice at the Palace incident to his eventual NBA Citizenship award and game-winning shot during the Lakers' 2010 NBA Championship run, Metta's name has come to define the person he has grown into: a peaceful warrior and mental health advocate. We sit down with him this week to hear all about what r...
Muggsy Bogues & Horace Grant - Revisiting the '87 NBA Draft
May 15, 2018 06:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBMuggsy Bogues and four time NBA Champ Horace Grant grew up two states away from each other and were drafted two picks apart in one of the greatest NBA drafts of all-time. Muggsy made a name for himself as the smallest to ever play the game, while Horace's signature Goggles were his calling card. Both played the game with heart and tenacity. Hear all about the memorable stories and lessons that both of these legendary players learned from their teammates and coaches on this episode of Legends ...
BJ Armstrong - Secret Agent Man
May 08, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThis week we sit down with three time NBA world champion, BJ Armstrong, and hear about the lessons he learned as a player from some of the greats and how he turned a productive NBA tenure into an equally successful career as an agent to some of the biggest names in basketball. BJ's stories about winning, preparation, and the business of basketball are both memorable and insightful. It's all right here on this episode of Legends of Sport.
Mark Eaton: Jazz Hands
May 01, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMark Eaton was a 21 year-old car mechanic when he was recruited to play basketball at the local junior college down the block. Cut to three years later, Mark's the starting Center for the Utah Jazz and one of the league leaders in Blocked Shots. Find out how Mark made the incredible jump from blue collar grease man to two-time Defensive Player of the Year in this week's episode of Legends of Sport.
Bob Miller - King of Kings
April 24, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHall 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.
Magic Johnson (Pt.2) - Time / Forgiveness
April 17, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn 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 (Pt.1) - Always Look Forward
April 10, 2018 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBMagic 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 m...
Lee Zeidman - The Boss
April 03, 2018 06:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBLee 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 behi...
Kirk Gibson - Mr.Clutch
March 27, 2018 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBKirk 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 ...
Eric Dickerson - Never Look Back
March 20, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis 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 ...
Andrew D. Bernstein - A Life in Pictures
March 13, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis 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...
The Glove and The Iceman
March 06, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBLegends 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...