In the podcast, "Cigars and Curveballs," veteran sports analyst Thom Loverro selects subjects from his extensive career in print, online and broadcast journalism to deliver engaging conversations each week.
…
continue reading
1
Redskins great Joe Theismann with Thom Loverro
40:56
40:56
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
40:56
From Wednesday, August 22, 2018: Thom welcomes on Redskins QB great Joe Theismann for a variety of topics as football season is ramping up. Joe's thoughts on the new NFL rules controversy, Alex Smith, and the addition of Adrian Peterson. Also, Joe talks about his love of baseball and following the Nationals.…
…
continue reading
1
Former MLBer Eric Soderholm with Thom Loverro
47:58
47:58
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
47:58
From Wednesday, August 8, 2018: Thom chats with former MLBer Eric Soderholm, looking back on his career that included playing alongside Harmon Killebrew & Reggie Jackson. Eric tells Thom how he had a successful post-playing career in business, among them being ticket brokering & overseeing a wellness center.…
…
continue reading
1
Former NFL player Riki Ellison with Thom Loverro
44:22
44:22
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
44:22
From Thursday, July 26, 2018: Thom offers a rare podcast episode that combines talking about Joe Montana and missile defense. Former 49ers linebacker Riki Ellison joins the show to discuss his championship filled career and his unique post playing endeavors.
…
continue reading
1
TV screenwriter and MLB play-by-play man Ken Levine with Thom Loverro
45:28
45:28
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
45:28
From Wednesday, July 18, 2018: Thom chats with a man with quite the resume: TV screenwriter/producer and MLB play-by-play man Ken Levine. They cover his time working on MASH and his season behind the Orioles mic.
…
continue reading
From Wednesday, July 11, 2018: In honor of the recent "Bobby Bonilla Day" this month, Thom replays the initial episode of this podcast with former MLB great Bobby Bonilla, one of Thom's favorites.
…
continue reading
1
Dodgers legend and DC native Maury Wills with Thom Loverro
51:13
51:13
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
51:13
From Wednesday, July 4, 2018: Thom interviews D.C. native Maury Wills, best known for his record-setting season of stealing 104 bases in 1962 as the shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Maury talks about how he was able to latch onto the Dodgers' organization after learning the game in D.C., the influence Ty Cobb, playing in D.C. as a National Le…
…
continue reading
1
Washington Kastles and Washington City Paper owner Mark Ein with Thom Loverro
37:31
37:31
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
37:31
From Wednesday, June 27, 2018: Washington Kastles and Washington City Paper owner Mark Ein joins the podcast. Mark tells Thom about his love for tennis, the area's excitement for the Caps championship, what the Kastles look like this year, why he bought the City Paper, and more.
…
continue reading
1
Former Nationals & Orioles manager Davey Johnson with Thom Loverro
1:01:34
1:01:34
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
1:01:34
From Wednesday, June 20, 2018: Thom welcomes back his favorite manager Davey Johnson. Davey discusses playing on great, World Series winning Orioles teams (under Earl Weaver), being teammates with Hank Aaron, his distinguished managing career and more. Among the managerial topics touched on; his grudge against the other skipper in the 1986 World Se…
…
continue reading
From Wednesday, June 13, 2018: Thom's next guest is sportscaster Lesley Visser. Lesley discusses her days as a sports writing where she was the first ever woman to cover the NFL as a beat reporter, when she got a random phone call from Bear Bryant, covering Final Fours, Olympics, and more.
…
continue reading
1
Former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes with Thom Loverro
41:15
41:15
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
41:15
From Wednesday, June 6, 2018: Former Heavyweight Champion of the World Larry Holmes joins Thom for more than just a discussion on their love of the Lehigh Valley. Larry talks about being Muhammed Ali's sparring partner at one point prior to eventually fighting him. They look back at his bouts against Ken Norton, Ernie Shavers, Gerry Cooney, and mor…
…
continue reading
1
Sports Editor George Solomon with Thom Loverro
41:21
41:21
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
41:21
From Wednesday, May 30, 2018: Thom brings on the former sports editor of the powerhouse Washington Post sports section. They go over his early newspaper career, covering the 70's Redskins, working with and editing for big names in the "biz", and being the ombudsman for ESPN.
…
continue reading
1
Football player and actor Pete Koch with Thom Loverro
47:08
47:08
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
47:08
From Wednesday, May 23, 2018: Thom chats with former Maryland football player & NFLer Pete Koch. They look back at his time in College Park playing for Jerry Claiborne & Bobby Ross (10:30), time in the NFL that included playing for Mike Shanahan in LA (18:55), his famous scene with Clint Eastwood in "Heartbreak Ridge" (34:34), and more.…
…
continue reading
1
Sports Broadcaster Charley Steiner with Thom Loverro
36:46
36:46
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
36:46
From Wednesday, May 16, 2018: Longtime broadcaster Charley Steiner is this week's guest as he & Thom reminisce about the days they both covered boxing, working for Donald Trump when calling USFL games (11:12), moving from radio to ESPN (16:27), calling both Yankees and Dodgers games in his career & more (29:30).…
…
continue reading
1
Super Agent Leigh Steinberg with Thom Loverro
37:03
37:03
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
37:03
Super Agent Leigh Steinberg joins Thom this week to discuss his past & new A-list clients. They cover how NFL GM's have changed (21:55), new safety measures in the NFL (23:30), and the obligatory Jerry Maguire question (30:25).
…
continue reading
1
Former MLB Outfielder Eric Byrnes with Thom Loverro
50:52
50:52
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
50:52
From Wednesday, May 2, 2018: Thom brings on former MLB Outfielder Eric Byrnes, known as a colorful character in his playing days. They start with his brief stint in Baltimore, his recent speed golf achievements, hard playing style, experience with Lee Mazzilli. Then they close with the human element in the sabermetrics era and being involved in a b…
…
continue reading
1
All Star Center Fielder Andy Van Slyke with Thom Loverro
49:26
49:26
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
49:26
From Tuesday, April 24, 2018: Thom is joined by former All Star Center Fielder Andy Van Slyke. They cover his career that began in St. Louis before he was traded to Pittsburgh where we saw much success alongside his teammate Barry Bonds. Thom lets Andy know how he shares some responsibility for him landing with the Orioles, Andy's post-playing care…
…
continue reading
1
Former Washington Nationals Manager Dusty Baker with Thom Loverro
36:25
36:25
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
36:25
From Tuesday, April 17, 2018: ”Thom welcomes on recent Nats Manager Dusty Baker to talk about the immediate aftermath of his life following the 2 NL East Titles in Washington. Conversation begins with Dusty returning to the Giants organization, how he dealt with his tenure ending in DC (10:01), the time he was Dave Martinez's skipper in San Francis…
…
continue reading
1
Former All Star & NL Manager of the Year Felipe Alou with Thom Loverro
42:19
42:19
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
42:19
From Wednesday, April 11, 2018: Thom has the pleasure & the honor to be joined by former All Star & NL Manager of the Year Felipe Alou. Felipe talks about growing up in the Dominican Republic, playing with and against so many baseball legends, and the 4th Alou brother. He also tells Thom his memories of the 94 Expos and his current thoughts on base…
…
continue reading
From Wednesday, April 4, 2018: Thom welcomes on longtime ESPN announcer Mike Patrick after he just ended his accomplished career. He talks about working w/ Lefty Dreisell, his memories of Howard Cosell (15:00), the greatest moment of his life w/ Arnold Palmer (23:30), being at the early days of ESPN & calling 3 decades worth of ACC action (27:08), …
…
continue reading
1
Hall of Fame legend John Thompson with Thom Loverro
36:50
36:50
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
36:50
From Wednesday, March 28, 2018: Thom is joined by Hall of Fame legend John Thompson. They start with his time as a dominant high school player in DC and he says who he thinks is the best local basketball player of all time. They cover the Hoyas program growth & Thom asks him how some of the biggest names in Georgetown history came to the Hilltop (1…
…
continue reading
1
Basketball Coach Pete Strickland with Thom Loverro
39:55
39:55
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
39:55
From Wednesday, March 21, 2018: As the NCAA Tournament rolls on, Thom brings on Basketball Coach Pete Strickland. They talk about how he is now the National Coach for Ireland, playing for the famous Morgan Wooten at DeMatha (10:51), his encounters some of the most famous coaches today including Calipari, Izzo, and Coach K (21:23), and finally the e…
…
continue reading
1
Former MLB Pitcher Dick Bosman with Thom Loverro
58:02
58:02
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
58:02
From Wednesday, March 14, 2018: Thom brings on Dick Bosman, the man who pitched the last Senators game & the first Rangers one. Throughout the episode they fill in the before & after of that stretch including playing for Ted Williams the manager (15:49), final season in Washington (20:01), pitching a no hitter (33:31), getting into coaching (40:42…
…
continue reading
From Wednesday, March 7, 2018: Thom brings on one of the key behind the scenes figures in Washington landing the Nationals, Bobby Goldwater, this is a must listen for DC baseball fans. They start with his long career as an executive at Madison Square Garden (7:40), his 1 on 1 meeting with Muhammad Ali (13:17), moving to LA to manage the Staples Cen…
…
continue reading
1
Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard with Thom Loverro
47:08
47:08
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
47:08
From Wednesday, February 28, 2018: Thom welcomes on former Washington Senator slugger Frank Howard. They discuss getting into the Nats Ring of Honor (4:21), playing for the Dodgers (7:34), playing basketball at Ohio State (18:20), homering in the 1963 World Series (21:23), being traded to Washington (29:01), having Ted Williams as a manager (33:06)…
…
continue reading
1
Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez with Thom Loverro
27:31
27:31
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
27:31
From Wednesday, February 21, 2018: While covering Spring Training in Palm Beach, Thom chats w/ the new Nationals Manager Dave Martinez. They look back at his well traveled playing career under many different skippers, which included a stop in Montreal (8:40), being with his now predecessor Dusty Baker in San Francisco (12:04), his developing knowle…
…
continue reading
1
Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon with Thom Loverro
24:29
24:29
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
24:29
From Wednesday, February 14, 2018: Thom chats with Joe Maddon, the only man in the last 100 years to be a World Series winning Cubs manager. They discuss how he's known Nats GM Mike Rizzo since the early 80's (7:45), his idea for fantasy baseball in schools (13:34), what kind of manager Dave Martinez will be for the Nationals (18:16), & his memorie…
…
continue reading
1
Sportscasting great James Brown with Thom Loverro
38:29
38:29
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
38:29
From Wednesday, February 7, 2018: Thom is joined by DMV native and famous sportscaster James Brown. James attended Dematha High School on his way to a long accomplished career in sports television at the highest stage. They discuss his passion for baseball at a young age (7:25), James' thoughts on Bill Belichick (14:23), his interactions & intervie…
…
continue reading
1
Former Washington Redskins Tight End Donnie Warren with Thom Loverro
49:23
49:23
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
49:23
From Wednesday, January 31, 2018: Thom chats with one of the few Redskins to have been on all the Super Bowl teams in the Joe Gibbs era, tight end & 3 time champion Donnie Warren. Donnie shares his story of coming to Washington (6:13), his favorite John Riggins story (20:23), his theory on why they lost Super Bowl 18 (32:15), Gibbs leaving & his af…
…
continue reading
1
Boxing Commentator "Colonel" Bob Sheridan with Thom Loverro
50:46
50:46
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
50:46
From Wednesday, January 24, 2018: Thom welcomes on one of the all time great voices of Boxing, "Colonel" Bob Sheridan. He talks about his distinguished Hall of Fame career including calling the "Rumble in the Jungle" (15:18), "Thrilla in Manilla" (23:55), the night Tyson bit Holyfield (35:26),, and being in Tokyo for Buster Douglas' upset (41:10).…
…
continue reading
1
Former Dallas Cowboys All Pro Randy White with Thom Loverro
36:59
36:59
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
36:59
From Wednesday, January 17, 2018: Thom welcomes on former Dallas Cowboys All Pro Defensive Tackle, Co-Super Bowl MVP and Terp Randy White. They discuss what led him to Maryland (6:46), playing for Tom Landry in Dallas (10:10), the Redskins/Cowboys rivalry in the 70's & 80's (26:21), & Joe Jacoby's Hall of Fame credentials (27:31).…
…
continue reading
1
Former Terp player and assistant coach Billy Hahn with Thom Loverro
52:52
52:52
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
52:52
From Wednesday January 10, 2018: Thom is joined by former Terp player and assistant coach when they won the National Title, Billy Hahn. Bill talks of why he left the state of Indiana to play at Maryland (7:30), his favorite memories of playing for Lefty Driesell and of Cole Field House (13:26), how he started to work for Gary Williams at his alma m…
…
continue reading
1
Washington DC television producer Ernie Baur with Thom Loverro
39:56
39:56
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
39:56
From Wednesday, January 3, 2017: Ernie Baur is a DC TV producer who saw it all. He and Thom reminisce on his illustrious career. 6:23 how he got his start in the biz, 12:39 Hanafi Siege coverage, 16:30 Birth of Warner’s catchphrase, 21:10 working w/ Glenn Brenner, and 25:28 getting to know and become friends with Sonny Jurgensen.…
…
continue reading
1
Hockey executive George McPhee with Thom Loverro
32:40
32:40
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
32:40
From Wednesday, December 27, 2017: Thom welcomes on former longtime Capitals GM George McPhee. They discuss his long tenure in Washington, highlighted by a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals, the Jaromir Jagr acquisition, and the beginning and middle of the Alex Ovechkin Era in DC. Plus, his new role as GM for the expansion Las Vegas Golden Knights, an…
…
continue reading
1
Boxing writer and lawyer Mike Marley with Thom Loverro
40:56
40:56
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
40:56
From Wednesday, December 20, 2017: Thom is joined by a man who has seen it all in the boxing world, starting with Muhammed Ali at a young age. An expert story-teller who has worked with Howard Cosell, Don King, Mike Tyson, and more.
…
continue reading
1
Former NFL player Ken Houston with Thom Loverro
39:51
39:51
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
39:51
From Wednesday, December 13, 2017: Thom is joined by NFL Hall of Fame safety Ken Houston. Ken discusses growing up in Texas and playing for the Houston Oilers. He then covers his time as a Washington Redskin that includes his famous game saving tackle against the Dalas Cowboys in 1973. He career highlights include an amazing run of being in 12 stra…
…
continue reading
1
Author and producer George Pelecanos with Thom Loverro
48:08
48:08
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
48:08
From Wednesday, December 6, 2017: Thom welcomes on author George Pelecanos. George, a D.C. native, has incorporated Washington into many of his works and also has been part of the writing team on HBO hits such as "The Wire," "Treme" and "The Deuce."
…
continue reading
1
Former Washington Redskins player Diron Talbert with Thom Loverro
42:25
42:25
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
42:25
From Wednesday, November 29, 2017: Thom takes a trip down memory lane ahead of the Washington Redskins visiting the Dallas Cowboys by chatting with former Redskins' defensive tackle Diron Talbert. They discuss the rivalry and his many seasons in Washington in the 1970s.
…
continue reading
1
Sports broadcaster Roy Firestone with Thom Loverro
43:52
43:52
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
43:52
From Tuesday, November 21, 2017: Thom brings on Roy Firestone, a man best known for his riveting interviewing skills on ESPN's "Up Close," but also a man with more talents than you realize. They cover his time as an Oriole's bat boy as a kid, some of his more famous interactions, and his current projects.…
…
continue reading
1
Former NFL player Jean Fugett with Thom Loverro
48:50
48:50
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
48:50
From Wednesday, November 15, 2017: Thom chats with former Redskins and Cowboys' tight end Jean Fugett. Jean is a Baltimore native who had a unique route to the NFL via Amherst. He also has a great story about his time interning for the Orioles."
…
continue reading
From Wednesday, November 8, 2017: Thom is joined by Al Bumbry, not only a World Series champion outfielder with the Baltimore Orioles, but also a Vietnam War veteran. They discuss his unique background on this week's podcast.
…
continue reading
1
Lawyer Thurgood Marshall Jr. with Thom Loverro
37:25
37:25
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
37:25
From Wednesday, November 1, 2017: Thom is joined by the son of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Thurgood Jr. is a very successful Washington lawyer who has had quite a career in the nation's capital. He is also quite the baseball fan."
…
continue reading
1
Former Major League Baseball player Jerry Hairston Jr. with Thom Loverro
33:46
33:46
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
33:46
From Wednesday, October 25, 2017: Thom welcomes on former baseball player Jerry Hairston Jr. to discuss his long career in the MLB. They cover the time he was traded for Sammy Sosa, playing for Dusty Baker, his thoughts on him not returning to the Nationals and more. Jerry currently is part of the Dodgers TV broadcasts.…
…
continue reading
1
Baseball promoter Mike Veeck with Thom Loverro
37:29
37:29
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
37:29
From Wednesday, October 18, 2017: Thom talks to Mike Veeck, part of the family that became legendary for innovation and fun in baseball. Mike has been a part of many minor league organizations and also was with the White Sox during the infamous Disco Demolition Night in 1979. Mike stresses the importance of fun atmosphere for the family attending b…
…
continue reading
1
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Coletti with Thom Loverro
40:52
40:52
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
40:52
From Wednesday, October 11, 2017: Thom is joined by longtime Dodgers GM Ned Coletti. Mr. Coletti is a man with humble beginnings who transitioned from sports writing to the baseball front office through a long winding road. They cover his time on both sides of the intense Dodgers and Giants rivalry, knowing Barry Bonds, negotiating with Scott Boras…
…
continue reading
1
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo with Thom Loverro
33:19
33:19
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
33:19
From Wednesday, October 3, 2017: Thom brings back Nationals GM Mike Rizzo as the team prepares the postseason. They discuss the highs and lows of the season, which resulted in the 4th division title in 6 years. They also talk about overcoming a slew of injuries, deciding when to make bullpen changes through trades and more.…
…
continue reading
1
NFL Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen with Thom Loverro
41:46
41:46
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
41:46
From Wednesday, September 27, 2017: Thom chats with one of the few kickers to make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Morten Andersen. They discuss why he moved to America from Denmark, his amazing 25 year career that included a dozen years in New Orleans, his famous kick to send the Falcons to their first Super Bowl, and more.…
…
continue reading
1
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Maury Wills with Thom Loverro
52:14
52:14
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
52:14
From Wednesday, September 20, 2017: Thom interviews D.C. native Maury Wills, best known for his record setting season of stealing 104 bases in 1962 as the shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Maury talks about how he was able to latch onto the Dodgers' organization after learning the game in D.C., the influence Ty Cobb, playing in D.C. as a Natio…
…
continue reading
1
Former MLB pitcher Ron Darling with Thom Loverro
48:17
48:17
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
48:17
From Wednesday, September 13, 2017: Thom brings on Ron Darling, World Series winning pitcher and current TV color analyst. They cover his time broadcasting the 2005 Nationals, his early pro career, being traded to the New York Mets, the 1986 Mets and specifically game 6, the latest Nationals' team and his thoughts on the current state of pitching.…
…
continue reading
1
Redskins running back Chris Thompson with Thom Loverro
41:26
41:26
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
41:26
From Wednesday, September 6, 2017: Thom brings on veteran Redskins RB Chris Thompson prior to the team's season opener. Chris talks about growing up, his decision to play football, playing at Florida State, this year's Redskins' offense and more.
…
continue reading
1
Producer and writer David Simon with Thom Loverro
39:24
39:24
「あとで再生する」
「あとで再生する」
リスト
気に入り
気に入った
39:24
From Wednesday, August 30, 2017: Thom is joined by his former colleague at the Baltimore Sun, David Simon. He is best known for his work with the the HBO show "The Wire." They discuss his new series "The Deuce," being associated with "The Wire," working at a newspaper, the possibility of a "Wire" movie and more.…
…
continue reading