Sports Documentary Podcasts

Updated May 1, 2024

So many personalities have explored Sports Documentary Podcasts. Here are 25 of the best ones.

Sports Spectrum Podcast

The Sports Spectrum Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by veteran sportscaster Doug Hicks that explores faith and sports in the lives of current and former athletes. Each episode features a different athlete, coach, team owner, or other sports industry professional sharing their faith journey and how it has impacted their sports career. The podcast covers a variety of sports, such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer, skiing, and many more. The podcast also covers topics such as racism, mental health, and other social issues that affect athletes. The Sports Spectrum Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in faith and sports.

Documenteers: The Documentary Podcast

Documenteers: The Documentary Podcast is a podcast hosted by Bob Sham & Friends. The show features interviews with documentary filmmakers and explores the craft of documentary filmmaking and storytelling. The podcast covers a variety of topics, including the process of turning a story into a documentary, the challenges of finding financing and distribution for documentaries, the importance of building relationships with audiences, and the power of documentary films to change minds and perspectives. The podcast also features interviews with famous filmmakers and celebrities, who share their experiences and stories about documentary filmmaking.

Hopeless Sports Guy

In this episode of the podcast, John Ott speaks with Kevin O’Neill, a hopeless sports guy. Kevin is a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, and despite their disappointment in recent years, he still watches them every year and roots for them. Despite being a hopeful fan, he still can’t help but feel a sense of disappointment and hopelessness. He talks about how he still attempts to stay positive, but it’s still hard. He speaks about how he’s come to accept that disappointments are part of being a sports fan and that it’s important to still enjoy the game, even if the team isn’t doing well. He also speaks about how his passion for the Red Sox has given him a sense of community and connection with other fans. Kevin also talks about how he’s learned to focus on the moments that are enjoyable and to appreciate the little things, even in the face of disappointment.

ESPN Daily

In this episode of ESPN Daily, Pablo Torre talks with ESPN writer Howard Bryant about his new book, The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism. Through the lens of sports, Bryant examines the complex history of race in America and the impact it has had on black athletes. He discusses his book with Torre, including the powerful stories of athletes such as Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and others, and how their experiences have been shaped by the racial climate in America. He delves into the issue of patriotism and how it is often assumed that black athletes must conform to a certain idea of what it means to be a “good American.” Bryant also discusses what it means to be a true patriot, and how the country has a long way to go before achieving racial equality.