The Jim Rome Podcast

Jim Rome is joined by filmmaker Billy Corben to talk about his new film Screwball. Corben breaks down the story of the Biogenesis scandal that implicated Manny Ramirez, Ryan Braun and Alex Ramirez among many others. Corben also talks about his home state of Florida and the ridiculous headlines it produces and his other hit films like Cocaine Cowboys and The U. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Rome is joined by Hall of Famer Gary Payton. They discuss Gary's upbringing in Oakland, starting his NBA career in Seattle, the difference between being big and being street, learning from his father, and battling Michael Jordan and Larry Bird. Plus another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filmmaker Gabe Polsky sits down to discuss his new documentary In Search of Greatness, a film where he sat down with Wayne Gretzky, Pele, and Jerry Rice as he tried to figure out what it takes to make a transcendent athlete. Plus, another batch of listener voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 56 of the Jim Rome podcast features MLB Network analyst and 12-year big leaguer Sean Casey talking about the World Series, his colorful career, getting thrown out at first base from left field, taunting an entire bar of Chicago Cubs fans after eliminating the team from the postseason, plus much, much more. Your voicemails also return to the pod. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Rome is joined by golf broadcaster, best-selling author, television host, and stand-up comedian David Feherty for a wide-ranging conversation about golf, life, sobriety and the tragic loss of David’s son Shey. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 54 former Colts punter turned documentarian and media mogul, Pat McAfee joins Jim Rome to talk about his new film, his best moments as a punter, and how Troy Polamalu ruined one of his dreams. All of that plus your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum joins Jim Rome to talk about his eventful summer, last season's postseason disappointment, going viral with Kevin Durant on Twitter, and living the podcast life. All that, plus your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eleven-year MLB veteran and 12-time Ironman finisher Eric Byrnes joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 52. Topics include Byrnes' relationship with Pat Tillman, playing high school sports with Tom Brady, and nearly getting into a bar brawl with former UFC champion Chuck Liddell. That, plus another batch of listener voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former Green Bay Packer and Super Bowl champion joined Jim Rome for Episode 51 to discuss Aaron Rodgers, the injury that ended his career, and what he's been doing since retiring at the age of 27. That conversation, along with another batch of listener voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the 50th episode of the Jim Rome Podcast, Jim was joined in-studio by his childhood idol, former Dodger great Ron Cey. The man known as The Penguin talked about his 1981 World Series title, coming up in the Dodger organization, and being traded to the Cubs. Jim remembered tailing Cey in his car through the San Fernando Valley as a teenager, until Cey eventually shook one of his biggest fans. That, and another batch of listener voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Pro Bowler DeAngelo Hall joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 49, discussing his 14-year career in the NFL, why he loves talking trash about Jay Cutler, the greatness of Sean Taylor, getting cut by Al Davis, and Jalen Ramsey's trash talk. That, plus another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 48 to discuss Urban Meyer and Ohio State, covering the downfall and death of Aaron Hernandez, and the emotional court room scene at Larry Nassar's trial. Dan defends his favorite beer, Busch Light, plus another batch of listener voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently retired Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 47 to discuss life after football, the changes that are taking place with the Seahawks, and a variety of storylines around the NFL heading into the 2018 season. That, plus another batch of listener voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith joins the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 46 to discuss his start as a beat reporter, his transition from print to TV, working with Skip Bayless, and how he retooled his career to become one of ESPN's most prominent personalities. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NHL player and Stanley Cup winner Daniel Carcillo joined the Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 45 to discuss his career after hockey, and his work as a mental health and concussion advocate. Carcillo spoke candidly about former teammates Steve Montador and Ray Emery, and how their deaths could have been prevented. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Times best-selling author and 11-time Emmy Award winner Armen Keteyian joined the Jim Rome podcast for Episode 44 to discuss his new biography "Tiger Woods." Armen detailed the three years of reporting and research he and co-author Jeff Benedict did, the impact parents Earl and Kultida had on Tiger, and his rise, fall and return. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former pitcher Jim Abbott joined The Jim Rome Podcast for Episode 43 and shared his thoughts on his decade in the Big Leagues, life growing up with a disability, and how he's still using his platform to help others in need. Plus more of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA on TNT's Charles Barkley joined the podcast for episode 42 and shared his thoughts on Bill Russell giving him the finger, why he thinks the Warriors are bad for basketball, and how hosting SNL comes together. Plus another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 41st episode of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with NFL linebacker, Charmeachealle Moore. The 25-year old shares his story on overcoming adversity to make it to the NFL. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 40th episode of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with the head of media for The Action Network, Chad Millman. He talks about how he got together with former Major League catcher Paul Lo Duca, gives a breakdown of the NBA Finals through the eyes of sports gambling, and he talks about how the legalization of sports gambling will the change the way sports are covered from a media standpoint. Chad also talks about betting the National Spelling Bee and the ethics behind it, what it was like writing a book about Baba-Booey from The Howard Stern Show, and he shares a fantastic story of a sex-fueled weekend with Chuck Liddell. And as always, we have a new batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 39 of The Jim Rome Podcast, former college football star and current inspirational speaker and communicator Inky Johnson joins to share his story. He talks about his upbringing in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, what going to college meant for him and his family, how much of an impact his mom had on his journey, and all about the injury that changed his entire life. Inky goes in depth explaining what he calls "the scariest moment of his life” and why when a doctor told him he’d never use his right arm again, he responded by saying, “Physically.” Plus, we have yet another batch of your voicemails this week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 38 of The Jim Rome Show is here with 17-year NBA veteran and 2010 NBA World Champion Metta World Peace. He joins to talk about his new book 'No Malice: My Life in Basketball' and what the process was like to write a book. He also talks about his experiences of growing up and playing basketball in the Queensbridge projects, what it was like to hit the Lakers’ final shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals and why he thanked his psychologist immediately after. Metta also opens up about the night of the Malice in the Palace, and he reveals how much that night cost him and who was the first person to reach out to him after. Also, we have a new set of your voicemails waiting to be played. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 37 of The Jim Rome Podcast, former NBA guard and mental health advocate Keyon Dooling joins the podcast to share his story. He talks about the moment that changed his life at the age of 7, why he felt like he couldn’t talk about it with anyone, how that moment came back to haunt him more than 20 years later, how his wife’s advice gave him the strength to begin sharing his journey with others and what the reception to revealing his story has been like thus far. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 36 of The Jim Rome Podcast, former NFL head coach and current CBS NFL analyst Bruce Arians joins the show to talk about what he’s looking forward to in his new gig broadcasting football games in the booth. He also shares a story from his book The Quarterback Whisperer about eating paint. Bruce also shares his thoughts on his former player Ben Roethlisberger saying he wants to play 3 to 5 more years, which quarterbacks in the league have grit, which quarterbacks from this year’s draft have the best chance to succeed, and he shares examples of the work he’s doing with the Arians Family Foundation. And we’ve got another fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 35 of The Jim Rome Show has dropped with former NFL running back Arian Foster. He joins to talk about his new podcast and why he has a standing invitation for Texans owner Bob McNair. Arian also talks about his budding hip-hop career and how he landed on his stage name Bobby Feeno. Plus, he shares what it’s been like to go back to school, how a certain drug got him into golf, and what his thoughts are on whether or not the NFL will lighten their stance on marijuana and how the problem lies in “old people making rules.” Also, we have a new set of your voicemails waiting to be played. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 34 of The Jim Rome Podcast, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith joins ahead of the Kentucky Derby where he’ll be riding Justify. He talks about his early start in horse racing, what it was like to ride Zenyatta, and if running in her final race was the most pressure he’s ever felt in a race before. Also, Jim and Mike reminisce on collecting 7 Grade 1 Stakes wins, his thoughts on Jim’s late horse Shared Belief, and what a cheat meal for him includes. And of course, there is another fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 33 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with former Los Angeles Lakers guard and Academy Award winner Kobe Bryant. He updates us with what life has been like in his two years of retirement and reveals whether he would trade his 5th ring for a second Oscar. Kobe also shares his thoughts on Master P’s claim that they nearly fought at the Lakers facility, what he thought of Paul Pierce getting wheeled off the court on a wheelchair during the 2008 NBA Finals, and his advice to LeBron and other free agents on what to look for in a potential landing spot. Plus, your voicemails jumped the week and made the podcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 32 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with former NHL goalie and mental health advocate Clint Malarchuk. On this pod, Clint shares the harrowing tale of the night he took a skate to his neck and nearly died from bleeding out on the ice. He also talks about how that injury affected him far beyond that night, that season, and even decades later. He also talks about what he did to combat the mental anguish of that injury and how that led him down an even darker hole that he never saw coming, which included putting a rifle to his head and a bullet through his jaw. Clint also talks about how he felt admitting to mental illness would pass him off as weak and negate the many years he spent playing in the NHL. And of course, as always, this week’s pod is inundated with your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 31 of The Jim Rome Podcast, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green joins to talk about what it’s like to carry a bullseye on his team's back, his relationship with Warriors GM Bob Myers, and what the San Quentin State Prison pickup games are like in person. He also talks about how where he grew up gave him his toughness, how a game in college that he didn’t even play in changed the course of his career, what Kobe Bryant said to him to help him during his NBA Finals suspension in 2016, and how he watches a lot of things LeBron does off the court and applies it to his own life. Plus, your voicemails have somehow still on the podcast and survived another episode. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 30 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with 1995 PGA Championship winner and Jungle Legend Steve Elkington. Elk shares his thoughts on how Tiger Woods looks heading into The Masters and why he thinks The Cat is going to win in Augusta. He also talks about the amount of pressure that is riding on the top group at The Masters, why 1995 was the best year of his life, and he even opens up about parenting. Plus, Elk shares some of the most incredible stories you will ever hear, which include names like Bubba Watson, Arnold Palmer, and Bing Crosby. And of course, we have another batch of your voicemails here too. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 29 of The Jim Rome Podcast, Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle breaks down the play that not only knocked his team out of playoff contention but also cost him a $1 million bonus in the process. Weddle also gets very candid with his thoughts on the NFL Players Association and how they fight to minimize DUI punishments, whether or not the Chargers organization is still dead to him, and why the fact guys like Sam Bradford get "nine lives" is just "dumb business." And yet again, this episode includes a fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 28 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with former American professional boxer Bernard Hopkins, where he opens up about a lot of different topics like how he attributes his success to being blessed, being athletic and having a good work ethic. He also talks about why people think his discipline is extraterrestrial, what he learned in prison that changed his life forever, and what he hears when someone tells an athlete to "shut up and dribble." And as always, there's a new collection of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is Episode 27 of The Jim Rome Podcast with 2-time Olympic gold medalist David Wise. He talks about the adversity he overcame on his Olympic run as well as in his personal life, which included his sister losing a leg in a tragic accident and his son suffering a seizure while he was on the other side of the globe. David also talks about the role his wife plays in his success, his new Olympic ink, and how so many people get caught up in an "if, then" mentality. And of course we have some more of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 26 of The Jim Rome Podcast, comedians Randy and Jason Sklar come in studio to talk about their latest project, a documentary film called Poop Talk. They also discuss how they got their start in comedy, why social media is changing the scene of comedy, how they’ve handled their approach to politics, and they also tackle an even more sensitive subject… parenting. Plus, your voicemails have somehow made it back onto this episode. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 25 of The Jim Rome Podcast with David Goggins has dropped. Goggins is the only member of the Armed Forces ever to complete Navy Seal Training, Army Ranger Training, and Air Force Tactical Air Control training. He is also now one of the best ultramarathon runners in the world despite the fact that he hates running. You might think it's his body that gets him to these finish lines, but he'll tell you it's his mind. Get ready for a lifetime of inspiration in just one hour of listening. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 24 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with Molly Bloom, the subject of Aaron Sorkin's newest film Molly's Game. Molly breaks down her wild ride of nearly competing in the Olympic Games to running one of Hollywood's biggest underground poker games, and having it all come crashing down when 17 FBI agents with assault rifles raided her apartment. Plus, a fresh batch of your voicemail messages have survived another week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 23 of The Jim Rome Podcast has dropped with actor and former Pro Bowl running back Thomas Q. Jones. He talks about what it was like growing up with both of his parents working as coal miners, how his body feels after a grueling 12-year NFL career, how football compares to acting, and what it was like filming a sex scene with Dwyane Wade's wife, Gabrielle Union. And your voicemail messages have lived to see another week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 22 of The Jim Rome Podcast comes to you from Minneapolis, Minnesota, site of Super Bowl LII. This episode is a Super Bowl Special featuring both Dan Shaughnessy, a sports columnist for the Boston Globe, and Dave Spadaro, the editor of PhiladelphiaEagles.com. We dig deep into Sunday's matchup with two of the best from their respective cities. And don’t worry, we made sure to pack the voicemail on the flight to Minneapolis. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 21 of The Jim Rome Podcast has dropped with former NBA guard and current ESPN Basketball Analyst Jay Williams. Jay talks about his new YouTube Red DocuSeries "Best Shot," what his first impressions of the NBA were, his reaction to Jalen Rose calling him a "choke artist," and his recollection of the night of June 19, 2003, and why that was the day his life started. Plus, your voicemail messages have returned. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 20 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with former NBA guard and current motivational speaker Chris Herren. Chris opens up about his harrowing story of life with addiction. He not only talks about his own story but shares why it's important to focus on where addiction starts rather than the end goal. He also talks about the "why?" of addiction, how parenting can impact early addiction, how his wife gave up her entire life for him, what the turning point was for him to go sober, and why August 1st is his favorite day of the year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Podcast is back after a small hiatus and it's firing on all cylinders with Episode 19 guest Tom Tolbert, former NBA forward, current KNBR host, and close personal friend of Rome's. He shares a personal story of his time playing for former Clippers owner Donald Sterling, his love for drinking beer, his appearance in the first Smackoff, his recent health scare, what it was like to play golf with Steve Elkington, and whether or not anyone can beat the Warriors. And of course... new year, same voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 18 of The Jim Rome Podcast is here with the very funny Keegan-Michael Key (actor, writer, producer, comedian). He gives an update on the projects he's currently working on, what the odds of his Detroit Lions making the playoffs are, his Netflix show Friends From College, and he gives his thoughts on what the new rules of comedy are given the current social climate. As always, this episode also features a fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 17 of The Jim Rome Podcast, Christopher Goffard, a 20-year reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner who is now writing for the LA Times, joins to talk about his latest project, Dirty John, a six-part article and podcast about a guy named John Meehan. Goffard has said Meehan scares him unlike any other subject. By listening to this conversation, you will not only learn why, but you will also understand how his podcast grew to be the 2nd most downloaded new podcast of 2017. And of course, this episode includes another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 16 of The Jim Rome Podcast features Gary Vaynerchuk, venture capitalist, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur and CEO of VaynerMedia. He talks about the origins of his story, why no one is too old to do whatever they want, the launch of his new K-Swiss shoe, and about his plans to one day purchase the New York Jets. Also, this episode features a new fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s Episode 15 of The Jim Rome Podcast which features Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. He talks about why he thinks his team can give the Warriors a series in the playoffs, whether or not the Warriors could beat the ’95-96 Chicago Bulls, how James Harden is even better than last season, why the voters screwed up the MVP voting last season, and how Mike D’Antoni makes the Chris Paul-James Harden marriage work. Plus, executive producer Adam Hawk sits down for a few minutes to recap his first year on the job and give a look behind the curtain of working for The Jim Rome Show. Plus, there's another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 14 of The Jim Rome Podcast features an in-studio interview with Michael Franzese, a reformed mob boss of the Colombo crime family in New York. Franzese shares his story from becoming a "made man" to walking away from the mafia altogether. From beating racketeering charges that could've put him away for 100 years, to serving time, to finding God, to then finally quitting the mob. It's like any mafia movie you've seen, only this was Franzese's real life. And, of course, we've got another fresh batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 13 of The Jim Rome Podcast has dropped and it features an in-studio interview with Bryan Fogel, the filmmaker and director of the movie Icarus. Fogel gives an in-depth look into the journey of making the film and how he went into the production of it making one movie and realized midway through that he had unearthed an entirely different beast. What does cheating look like for the future of sports as a whole? And if Russia is capable of getting by with cheating in the Olympics, what else are they capable of? Also, yet again, we have another batch of your voicemails. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 12 of The Jim Rome Podcast features a conversation with Green Beret, former Texas Longhorn long snapper, and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer, where he talks about how he went from being a failed actor to doing relief work in Darfur to becoming a member of the Special Forces. He also talks about why he walked-on to the University of Texas football team at age 30 with no football experience, what it felt like to play a preseason game for the Seahawks, why he's fighting for the rights of those he disagrees with, and what his message is to America right now. And as always, we have more of your voicemails to play. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is Episode 11 of The Jim Rome Podcast with UFC President Dana White, who joins to talk why UFC 217 is a can't miss card, what's next for Conor McGregor, why he's going to promote boxing next year, his candid thoughts on boxing promoter Bob Arum, and his thoughts on how Vegas came together after the tragic mass shooting. Plus, the voicemail segment hasn't been canned just yet. We've got another week of your calls. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've reached Episode 10 of The Jim Rome Podcast with Tampa Bay Rays ace and 2-time All-Star Chris Archer. On this episode, he talks about the 2017 World Series, who he wants to win, his desire to be a broadcaster after his baseball career is done, his extremely unique family dynamic, what he's currently reading, and how the sport of baseball is rewriting itself as we speak. Also, yet again, we've got more of your voicemails from the week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices