Andy chats with legendary professional & Olympic Volleyball player & coach, as well as the current Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team - Karch Kiraly! In addition to his heavily decorated college & professional career, Karch is the only player in the world to win three Olympic Gold Medals in Volleyball - in '84, '88 & '96. Andy & Karch reminisce about the early days of beach volleyball on the beaches of Southern California, playing for UCLA under Coach Al Scates, indoor vs beach volleyball, the 1986 USA Cup tournament, how the pandemic affected training & preparation for his team, & much more! Plus, Andy & Karch discuss the importance of growing women's sports leagues, a brand new women's only pro league called Athletes Unlimited, the Starlings Volleyball program, memories of meeting Kobe Bryant, & how he views his legacy. Good luck to Coach Karch & Team USA!!

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Karch Kiraly

Andy chats with eight-time Olympic medalist - Apolo Ohno! Andy & Apolo talk about his heavy travel schedule, his path into speed skating, his involvement in "The Weight Of Gold" documentary on HBO, his passion for mental health advocacy & financial literacy, and more! Apolo gives his perspective on Naomi Osaka's battles with mental health, how he's helping athletes with their second acts, his new book "Hard Pivot", memories of Kobe Bryant, his work in the financial world with Personal Capital, and so much more!

Apolo Ohno

Andy chats with marketing consultant & former lead of Nike's Business Affairs department - Mark Thomashow! Mark is responsible for many of Nike's most successful marketing campaigns from "Just Do It", Charles Barkley's "I'm Not a Role Model" commercial, "Bo Knows" with Bo Jackson, the concept of Championship hats, and many more! Andy & Mark discuss the genesis of his career from school teacher, to lawyer, to leading some of Nike's most iconic advertising campaigns. Mark describes the behind the scenes of how some of the biggest ad campaigns in sports got started, and the incredible stories he has from along the way. Andy & Mark also discuss the time he was sued by The Beatles, the Dream Team vs. Reebok, the idea of athletes as role models, his involvement with the Earl Monroe Charter School, and so much more!

Mark Thomashow

Andy chats with South Carolina Gamecocks & USA Women's National Team Head Coach - Dawn Staley! Dawn discusses her journey from the projects of Philadelphia to the University of Virginia, the ABL, being voted one of the 15 best players in WNBA History, and ultimately being named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame! Andy & Dawn also discuss her various inspirations & mentors along the way, memories from the first Women's Dream Team at the Olympics in Atlanta, how she defines Philly basketball, her philosophy on losing, her 24-Hour Rule, her Players Tribune article "Black People Are Tired", and so much more!

Dawn Staley

Andy chats with sports attorney & entrepreneur Leonard Armato! Leonard discusses his path to representing elite athletes Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, creating brands such as Golden Boy for Oscar De La Hoya and “Dunkman” for Shaq, the NBA Tech Summit, AVP Beach Volleyball, and so much more! Andy & Leonard trade Shaq stories, Leonard talks about what attracted him to O'Neal as a client, how Ronnie Lott became his first client, a new book he's currently working on, how he views the modern athlete's responsibilities with social media, and his philosophy on how he approaches "work-life balance".

Leonard Armato

Andy chats with NASCAR Legend - Kurt Busch! Andy & Kurt discuss the origins of his over 20-year professional racing career, the 2020 season, his Top Five Sweetest Wins of his 775 starts, competition with his younger brother Kyle, the common qualities among elite athletes, and the Mamba Mentality he brings to his training! Kurt also shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter issues during last season, including NASCAR's decision to ban the Confederate Flag, & his support for fellow driver Bubba Wallace. Kurt is coming in hot with Ricky Bobby quotes, his love for the Chicago Cubs, a memorable Kobe Braynt performance he witnessed, 24-hour races, and the fire behind his 21st season on the NASCAR circuit. Plus, Kurt tells us about his passion & support for VetTix.org - an organization providing Tickets for Troops & Veterans!

Kurt Busch

In honor of Kobe Bryant's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame on May 15th, Andy chats with veteran Los Angeles sports journalists Brad Turner & Bill Plaschke - hear stories & memories from three men who covered the entirety of Kobe's illustrious career. The guys go down memory lane describing their first moments with the young Mamba, his battles against other 2020 HOF inductees -Tim Duncan & Kevin Garnett, Kobe's unmatched confidence as a rookie, his falling out with Shaquille O'Neal, the post-Shaq era, and more! Andy, Brad & Bill also discuss Kobe's evolution into the Black Mamba, Phil Jackson's book, Magic Johnson's comment calling Kobe "the greatest Laker of All-Time", Kobe's storybook final game, and how we'll define Kobe's legacy in years to come. 

Kobe Bryant Hall Of Fame Enshrinement | Brad Turner & Bill Plaschke

Andy chats with former WNBA star & current VP of Player Development & Organizational Growth for the Boston Celtics - Allison Feaster! Andy & Allison discuss her current role with the Celtics, the 2021 season, her transition from player to front office, being a pioneer as a woman in men's sports, and so much more! Allison describes her on-court career path from being a 3x Ivy League Player of The Year at Harvard to dominating the European league & WNBA, her passion for women empowerment, & memories of Kobe Bryant. Plus, special guest MIMI asks Allison a question!

Allison Feaster

In honor of the late Kobe Bryant, please enjoy this re-release of Andy & Kobe's discussion about their book, "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play". Andy & Kobe delve into their bestselling book collaboration as Kobe shares his thoughts and emotions around the craft he held so dear. Kobe & Andy discuss the championships, his iconic work ethic, Team USA, the importance of overcoming his achilles injury, his storybook final game, and the true meaning behind "The Mamba Mentality" from the Mamba himself. We Love You Kobe.

Kobe Bryant | The Mamba Mentality: How I Play (RE-RELEASE)

Andy chats with author, filmmaker & entrepreneur Gotham Chopra! Andy & Gotham discuss the genesis of his sports documentaries "Muse" about Kobe Bryant, "Shut Up & Dribble" with LeBron James, the spiritual aspects of sports, being a Boston sports fan, athlete activism, Religion Of Sports, the theme of Greatness, and more! Gotham describes his relationship with Kobe Braynt, working with Tom Brady this past season, and gives his thoughts on the pause in sports. Hear about Andy's experiences working with Kobe on their book "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play", Gotham's experience working on "Decoding Deepak" about his father, and so much more!

Gotham Chopra

Andy chats with legendary basketball player & broadcaster Ann Meyers Drysdale! Andy & Ann discuss her book "You Let Some Girl Beat You", dynamics of her early life, where her dream of becoming an Olympian began, the importance of recognizing female role models, signing with the Indiana Pacers in 1979, her extensive broadcasting journey, playing in the Women's Professional Basketball League(WPBL), and more! Ann also discusses her many "firsts", Title 9, the Men's Superstars & Women Superstars, pickup games with Tommy Lasorda, golfing with husband Don Drysdale, trail blazers, resiliency, and memories of Kobe Bryant.

Ann Meyers Drysdale

Andy chats with MLB legend Darryl Strawberry! Andy & Darryl discuss his book "Turn Your Season Around", successfully endearing himself to both Mets & Yankees fans, his time with the LA Dodgers, photo shoots with Andy, his personal battles with addiction & cancer, and how his spiritual journey changed his life! Andy & Darryl also reflect on the social impact of the Miracle Mets of 1969, how he puts the pandemic into context, playing under the microscope of major cities, and more! Darryl speaks on rejection, criticism, contentment, the positive influences in his life, relationships with Gary Carter & Mookie Wilson, he & his wife's work in the Autism community, and how he's "switched teams & put on a new uniform"!

Darryl Strawberry

Andy chats with 20-year NBA veteran and all-around class act - Jamal Crawford! Andy & Jamal discuss his early life growing up between Seattle & LA, working out with Michael Jordan after being drafted, playing against MJ & Kobe and the relationships that followed, Lob City, athlete activism, and more! Hear Jamal share what he learned from MJ & Kobe, favorite memories of his two heroes, "A Midsummer Night's Magic", favorite teams he's played for, his love & hopes for a Seattle SuperSonics return, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Andy & Jamal also share their favorite NBA photos, as well as Andy's favorite players to shoot & favorite photos. If you love MJ & Kobe, you won't want to miss this episode!

Jamal Crawford

Andy chats with legendary NBA & College basketball coach - Paul Westhead! Andy & Paul discuss the motivation for his book "The Speed Game", the genesis of his Speed Game system, coaching the Lakers to a Championship in 1980, his time coaching at LMU, successfully taking his system overseas to Japan, and more! Hear Paul describe coaching the greats from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Tracy McGrady, Dikembe Mutumbo, and more! Andy & Paul also discuss Jack McKinney's accident, the tragic death of Hank Gathers at LMU, Spencer Haywood's wild admission, and winning a WNBA Championship with the Phoenix Mercury 27 years after his title with the Lakers.

Paul Westhead

Andy chats with NHL Hall Of Fame Montreal Canadiens Right Winger - Yvan Cournoyer! Yvan discusses his career with the Canadiens, playing against Andy's beloved Rangers, winning TEN Stanley Cups, his nickname "The Roadrunner", the league expansion, playing for Team Canada in 1972 vs the Soviet Union, Wayne Gretzky, and more! Hear Yvan talk about his first game in Detroit vs Gordie Howe at 19 years old, his two favorite Cups and how he says one of them changed the game! Andy & Yvan also discuss the style of play in today's NHL, his suggestion for enhancing the game, and his work as Ambassador for the Canadiens!

Yvan Cournoyer

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. 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 is a podcast about the memories, business and culture of sports.

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Legends of Sport with Andrew D. Bernstein

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