Mike Brey turned down an SEC head coaching job and chose Delaware instead. Why did he believe the smaller program offered the better opportunity? Notre Dame’s winningest men’s basketball coach joins Nick Elam on Sports Rule Pod to share the career decisions, mentors, and leadership lessons behind his journey from…
What happens when one career takes you from college basketball and the NBA development system to Hollywood movie sets and an NBA Basketball School in Dubai? Hernando Planells joins Nick Elam to share one of the most unusual sports career journeys we’ve featured on Sports Rule Pod. Today, Planells serves…
What does a career look like when you’ve called almost every major sport, covered unforgettable moments in history, and spent decades learning how to tell better stories? Canadian broadcasting legend Rod Black joins Nick Elam to reflect on a career that has taken him from Winnipeg to some of the…
How did U.S. soccer grow from a program struggling for international relevance into a country capable of becoming a legitimate World Cup contender? National Soccer Hall of Famer and author (of From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside Seven Decades of American Soccer) Dr. Joe Machnik joins Nick Elam…
What does it really take to build a career in sports media, and which sports rules are overdue for a rethink? Sports Rule Pod host Nick Elam opens Season 2 with Dani Wexelman, St. Louis Cardinals pregame and postgame host and reporter and MLB Network Radio host on SiriusXM. Dani…
Kristen Dozier-Williams, regional club leader for League One Volleyball, talks about LOVB’s youth-to-pro volleyball ecosystem, sports career journeys, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and the leap from corporate consulting into a growing sports startup. #sportspodcast #volleyballworld #volleyballgirls #sportsrules Guest: Kristen Dozier-Williams is the regional club leader for League One Volleyball, also known as…
The NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams, but does that actually make March Madness better? Nick Elam breaks down the new men’s and women’s tournament format, the added opening round games, and why this may be a solution in search of a problem. #sportspodcast #ncaabasketballpicks #marchmadness #sportsrules Subscribe on…
How do you measure greatness when the three best players of an era had to keep beating each other? In this Sports Rule Pod Short, Nick Elam looks at the overlapping careers of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. Djokovic leads with 24 Grand Slam titles, followed by Nadal…
Great sports communities are built through trust, not just talent. On the latest Sports Rule Pod, Kristen Dozier-Williams shares why building trusted relationships is central to her work with League One Volleyball. She talks about working with club directors, meeting coaches, visiting gyms, and seeing what makes each volleyball community…
How do you measure greatness when the three best players of an era had to keep beating each other? In this Sports Rule Pod Short, Nick Elam looks at the overlapping careers of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. Djokovic leads with 24 Grand Slam titles, followed by Nadal…
What happens when sports innovation moves beyond the field and into player branding, licensing, fan engagement, replay review, and the way we remember great stories? In the Season 1 finale of Sports Rule Pod, Nick Elam sits down with Evan Kaplan, President of MLB Players, Inc., for a wide-ranging conversation…
Interview Segment with guest, Kristen Dozier-Williams: We’re joined by Kristen Dozier-Williams, the Regional Club Leader for League One Volleyball (LOVB), who shares her role in helping grow one of the fastest-rising women’s professional sports leagues in the world. Kristen reflects on the lessons she learned as an entrepreneur right out…
Seth Greenberg explains what separates a good athletic director from a great one — and why communication and trust are everything. Coach Greenberg breaks down why the relationship between a head coach and an AD must be aligned, supportive, and ego-free. When the partnership works, programs thrive — but when…
Seth Greenberg shares the unwritten language of postgame handshakes in college basketball — from the “bro hug” to the infamous “wet fish” handshake. Coach Greenberg hilariously explains how different coaches handled postgame interactions, including Mike Krzyzewski’s signature shoulder pat and Roy Williams’s classic postgame consolations. #SethGreenberg #CoachK #RoyWilliams #CollegeBasketball #Coaching…
Seth Greenberg breaks down one of the most important lessons in leadership: you’re only as good as your “locker room.” Whether it’s a basketball team, a business, or a school, Coach Greenberg explains why culture, trust, and the voices inside the room ultimately determine success. A strong locker room can…
Seth Greenberg reflects on the importance of mentorship and the lasting impact Terry Holland had on both his career and personal life. From joining the University of Virginia staff as a graduate assistant, to seeking guidance on every major life decision for decades, Coach Greenberg explains why having someone invested…
In this episode, we revisit the unforgettable semifinal matchup between the United States national baseball team and the Dominican Republic national baseball team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. While the game received major attention at the time, it still may have been underappreciated historically. Packed with superstar talent, electric…
Legendary basketball coach Seth Greenberg shares why college basketball coaches should further embrace their role as an educator and mentor to their players. #SethGreenberg #CollegeBasketball #Mentorship #Leadership #BasketballCoach #SportsPodcast #Coaching #NCAA #SportsInterview #personalgrowth Follow Seth Greenberg: https://www.instagram.com/sethonhoops/ & https://x.com/SethOnHoops
Interview Segment with guest, Seth Greenberg: We’re joined by Seth Greenberg, one of the most recognizable voices in college basketball and a longtime ESPN analyst. Coach Greenberg shares his perspective on NCAA Tournament expansion, reflects on the most important lessons from his coaching career, and speaks candidly about leadership, player…
Meeting the Creator of the Elam Ending #podcast #ElamEnding #BasketballInnovation #BehindTheScenes #Innovation
Two Kinds of TV Executives #podcast #Broadcasting #SportsAnnouncer #CareerAdvice #WorkLife
n the Innovation Segment, we discuss how a bold new proposal could transform Major League Baseball All-Star Monday, including a reimagined Home Run Derby, and skills competitions in fielding, throwing, baserunning, and even bunting. Would this be an improvement to MLB All-Star Week? #SportsRulePod #NickElam #MLBAllStar #MLBAllStarWeek #HomeRunDerby #BaseballInnovation #MLB…
Preserving the Human Element of Baseball #podcast #Baseball #ChallengeSystem #HumanElement #SportsTech #GameDay #MLB #BaseballLife
Jerry Coleman shares what it was like hearing the shocking news break live—the Baltimore Colts relocating to Indianapolis in the middle of the night. For Baltimore fans, especially lifelong residents of the area such as Jerry, it wasn’t just a move—it was heartbreaking. #SportsRulePod #NickElam #JerryColeman #BaltimoreColts #ColtsRelocation #NFLHistory #SportsHistory…