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List of podcasts hosted by professional athletes

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The sports podcast genre originated in the 2000s, as podcasts in general began to gain a following during the decade. In the mid-to-late 2010s, professional athletes began to host their own podcasts, often covering the sports they played and leagues they were involved in. Sometimes, these player-hosts were still active upon the launch of their podcasts. Professional athlete-hosted podcasts began to become more widespread in the 2020s.

Such podcasts hosted by professional athletes are listed below, organized by the sport in which a player participated in.

American football players

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Denotes player was retired when podcast debuted ❧
Denotes non-professional athlete co-host
Podcast Host(s) Debuted Ref.
The Hawk Cast A. J. Hawk 2014 [1]
Club Shay Shay Shannon Sharpe September 22, 2020 [2]
The Pivot Podcast Ryan Clark
Channing Crowder
Fred Taylor
January 4, 2022 [3][4]
New Heights Jason Kelce
Travis Kelce
September 8, 2022
The Edge Micah Parsons September 11, 2023 [5][6]
Nightcap Shannon Sharpe
Chad Johnson
Gilbert Arenas[a]
September 11, 2023 [8][9]
4th & 1 Cam Newton September 13, 2023 [10][11]

Athletics competitors

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Denotes player was retired when podcast debuted ❧
Denotes non-professional athlete co-host
Podcast Host(s) Debuted Ref.
MarathonTalk Deena Kastor
Martin Yelling
January 2010 [12][13]
Showrunners Scott Fauble June 2019 [14]
Sit & Kick Josh Kerr
David Ribich
January 2020 [15][16]
Coffee Club Podcast Geordie Beamish
Olli Hoare
Morgan McDonald
2021 [17]
Unconventional Voices of Track & Field Jade Johnson
Anson Henry
May 2021 [18]
Running Things Donovan Bailey
Jason Portuondo
July 2021 [19]
Lactic Acid Dominique Smith
Laura Thweatt
October 2021 [20][21]
Out of the Blocks Jasmine Todd
Katelyn Hutchinson
January 2022 [22]
Nobody Asked Us Des Linden
Kara Goucher
January 2023 [23]
Ready Set Go Justin Gatlin
Rodney Green
January 2023 [24]
Running: State of the Sport Amby Burfoot
George Hirsch
August 2023 [25]

Basketball players

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Denotes player was retired when podcast debuted ❧
Denotes non-professional athlete co-host
Podcast Host(s) Debuted Ref.
The Vertical Podcast JJ Redick February 1, 2016 [26][27]
Road Trippin' Channing Frye
Richard Jefferson
Allie Clifton[b]
January 17, 2017 [28][29]
The Chronicles of Redick JJ Redick July 19, 2017 [27][30]
The JJ Redick Podcast with Tommy Alter JJ Redick
Tommy Alter
November 29, 2017 [31][32]
Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles Quentin Richardson
Darius Miles
February 19, 2019 [33][34]
All The Smoke Matt Barnes
Stephen Jackson
October 21, 2019 [35][36]
The Old Man and the Three JJ Redick
Tommy Alter
August 5, 2020 [37]
The ETCs Kevin Durant May 16, 2021[citation needed] [38]
Curious Mike Michael Porter Jr. July 20, 2021 [39][40]
The Draymond Green Show Draymond Green November 17, 2021 [41][42]
KG Certified Kevin Garnett
Paul Pierce
January 18, 2022[citation needed] [38]
The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone Patrick Beverley
Adam Ferrone
October 11, 2022 [43][44]
Club 520 Jeff Teague
DJ Wells
Bishop B Henn
January 31, 2023 [45][46]
Podcast P with Paul George Paul George
Jackie Long
Dallas Rutherford
March 6, 2023 [47][48]
From the Point Trae Young June 1, 2023 [49]
Welcome Party Gradey Dick December 18, 2023 [50]
The OGs Udonis Haslem
Mike Miller
December 19, 2023 [51][52]
The Big Podcast with Shaq Shaquille O'Neal
Adam Lefkoe
December 21, 2023 [53][54]
Roommates Show Jalen Brunson
Josh Hart
February 8, 2024 [55][56]
The Underground Lounge Lou Williams
Spank Horton
February 14, 2024 [57]
Mind the Game LeBron James
JJ Redick
March 19, 2024 [58]

Notes

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  1. ^ Arenas, a former professional basketball player, joined Sharpe and Johnson as a co-host in December 2023.[7]
  2. ^ Though not a former professional athlete, Clifton did play at the collegiate level for Toledo.

References

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  1. ^ Owczarski, Jim (June 2, 2016). "A.J. Hawk preps for post-NFL career as podcast grows". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "Shannon Sharpe Debuts 'Club Shay Shay'". Fox Sports. September 23, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  3. ^ The Truth | The Pivot Podcast with Channing Crowder, Fred Taylor & Ryan Clark (Series Premiere). The Pivot Podcast. January 4, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Bishop, Greg (June 16, 2023). "'Pivot Podcast' Hosts Reflect on Their Fondest Father's Day Memories". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Magliochetti, Geoff (September 6, 2023). "Cowboys BREAKING: Micah Parsons To Start New Video Podcast". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Micah Parsons Reacts to Crushing Giants, Ranks NFC Contenders & Bosa's Contract | The Edge Ep. 1. The Edge. Bleacher Report. September 11, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Kotuby, Jeff (December 13, 2023). "Gilbert Arenas Joins Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson's 'Nightcap' Podcast". Barrett Sports Media. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Koster, Kyle (September 8, 2023). "Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson Will Host New Show Co-Produced by Shay Shay Media and The Volume". The Big Lead. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson on Cowboys-Giants, 49ers-Steelers, Bengals-Browns | Nightcap Week 1. Nightcap. September 11, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Cam Newton [@CameronNewton] (September 13, 2023). "M¥ Ñ£₩ §₽ØRT§ §HØ₩ "4th & 1"" (Tweet). Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Goss, Nick (October 26, 2023). "Cam Newton reveals biggest regret from his season with Patriots". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "MarathonTalk Podcast". World Marathon Majors. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Marathon Talk". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Showrunners". Citius Mag. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Sit & Kick". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  16. ^ "The Victory Lap: David Ribich". Citius Mag. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  17. ^ "COFFEE CLUB". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Unconventional Voices of Track & Field". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Donavan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast". Spotify. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  20. ^ "Lactic Acid with Dom and Laura". Spotify for Podcasters. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  21. ^ "DOMINIQUE SMITH". Runner's World. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Out Of The Blocks". Citius Mag. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  23. ^ "Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  24. ^ "Ready Set Go". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  25. ^ "Running--State of the Sport". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  26. ^ Kavner, Rowan (January 28, 2016). "Redick To Be First Active NBA Player With Weekly Podcast". NBA.com. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  27. ^ a b "The Chronicles of Redick on Apple Podcasts". Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Apple Podcasts.
  28. ^ "Road Trippin' on Apple Podcasts". Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Apple Podcasts.
  29. ^ Gonzalez, John (May 24, 2017). "This NBA Life". The Ringer. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  30. ^ Spain, Kevin (July 19, 2017). "JJ Redick: Re-signing with Clippers was not an option". USA Today. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  31. ^ "Welcome to 'The J.J. Redick Podcast'". The Ringer. November 27, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  32. ^ Cacciola, Scott (August 3, 2020). "After 100 Podcasts, JJ Redick Widens His Range". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  33. ^ Siquig, Alex (July 29, 2020). "NBA Players Are Creating a Lot of Content. Which Is the Best?". GQ. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  34. ^ "Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles". Retrieved May 25, 2024 – via Apple Podcasts.
  35. ^ "All The Smoke on Apple Podcasts". Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Apple Podcasts.
  36. ^ Contes, Brandon (October 18, 2019). "Matt Barnes & Stephen Jackson Launch Digital Show". Barrett Sports Media. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  37. ^ Healy, John (August 4, 2020). "NBA Star JJ Redick Launching New Podcast 'The Old Man & The Three'". Audacy. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  38. ^ a b Olojede, Zion (July 28, 2023). "The Best NBA Player Podcasts Right Now, Ranked". Complex. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  39. ^ Staying Grounded & Standing Firm In Your Convictions ft. Lecrae // Michael Porter Jr. Curious Mike. July 20, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via YouTube.
  40. ^ Redford, Patrick (April 29, 2024). "There Are NBA Players With Interesting Podcasts, And Then There's Michael Porter Jr". Defector. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  41. ^ Hayes, Dade (November 15, 2021). "Golden State Warriors Star Draymond Green To Host Weekly Podcast For Colin Cowherd-IHeartMedia Network The Volume". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  42. ^ "The Draymond Green Show on Apple Podcasts". Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Apple Podcasts.
  43. ^ The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone: Ep 00 - I'm Not Out Here Punching People. The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone. October 11, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via YouTube.
  44. ^ Nehm, Eric (March 27, 2024). "Bucks guard Patrick Beverley says he has a torn ligament in his right wrist". The Athletic. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  45. ^ Club 520 Podcast | Episode 1 ft Josh Smith. January 31, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  46. ^ Nelson, Joe (April 27, 2023). "Jeff Teague tells 'what really happened' with Jimmy Butler's Timberwolves outburst". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  47. ^ "Introducing "Podcast P with Paul George"". Podcast P with Paul George. 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Apple Podcasts.
  48. ^ Dye, Natasha (March 14, 2023). "NBA All-Star Paul George Says He's 'Not Going to Sugarcoat Anything' on New Podcast". People. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  49. ^ Buckhalter, Joshua (May 31, 2023). "Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young reveals 'From The Point' podcast launch date". Soaring Down South. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  50. ^ Brandon Miller Talks Facing LeBron & PG, Reacts to Giannis Game Ball Drama | Welcome Party, Ep. 1. Welcome Party. Bleacher Report. December 18, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2024 – via YouTube.
  51. ^ Brown, Devin (December 15, 2023). "Miami Heat OG's Mike Miller, Udonis Haslem Are Starting A New Podcast". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  52. ^ UD Thinks Draymond Green Is "Crazy Smart" & Paolo Banchero Is An MVP?! | The OGs Ep. 1. The OGs. December 19, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via YouTube.
  53. ^ Weprin, Alex (December 21, 2023). "Shaquille O'Neal Launching Podcast Network, Reboots His 'Big' Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  54. ^ Shaq Gets HEATED At A Hater, Reveals Untold Homeless Story & More | Ep. 1. The Big Podcast with Shaq. December 22, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via YouTube.
  55. ^ Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart React To All-Star & WILD Tweets, Reveal Untold Stories | Ep. 1. Roommates Show. February 8, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via YouTube.
  56. ^ Magliocchetti, Geoff (February 4, 2024). "Cats Cast: Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart Are Starting a Podcast". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  57. ^ Lou Williams & Spank Horton Discuss Comedy, Cash & Community In Episode 1 Of The Underground Lounge. The Underground Lounge. February 14, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via YouTube.
  58. ^ Marchand, Andrew (March 18, 2024). "LeBron James, JJ Redick teaming up for new basketball-centric podcast". The Athletic. Retrieved April 26, 2024.