Joe's first guest is a man that changed the way baseball was played when he broke into the Majors with the Dodgers. Maury Wills with his speed and baserunning skills revolutionized the game and he helped lead the Dodgers to 3 World Series Championships. Maury and Joe talk about his career and his hopes of one day being elected to the Hall of Fame. Then Joe welcomes "Cowboy Joe", Joe West, who has been an umpire in the Major Leagues for over 30 years. Joe sheds some light on what life is like as an umpire and how he got into the profession. Listen Here
The Joe Morgan Show is a 2-hour national sports radio show. Joe speaks with some of the most recognizable athletes from yesterday and today in baseball, football, basketball, golf and various other sports. What sets this apart from other shows is the nature of the conversations. As Joe says, "These are conversations, not interrogations." The Joe Morgan Show can be heard at various times each weekend on radio stations throughout the country. Sports fans around the world can also listen to shows shortly after they air each week on joemorganshow.com or download the podcast on iTunes. Fans can receive updates about “The Joe Morgan Show” on Twitter at twitter.com/joemorganshow.
Joe Morgan Show- Bob Lanier and Kenny Smith
Joe's first guest is NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lanier, who starred for the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks. Bob talks about growing up in New York, going to St. Bonaventure and how injuries limited him from reaching his full potential. He also gives his opinion on Dwight Howard and how he has tried to give back to the community since retiring. Then, Joe welcomes Turner Sports broadcaster and 2x NBA Champion, Kenny Smith to the show. Kenny discusses his time in the NBA with the Houston Rockets, what he thinkins of North Carolina's chances to win the NCAA Tournament and what broadcasting with Shaq has been like. Listen Here
Joe Morgan Show- Ken Griffey Sr. and Eric Davis
Joe speaks with 2 former Cincinnati Reds in this week's show. First up, Ken Griffey Sr., Joe's former teammmate from the Big Red Machine days discusses his upbringing and how he was discovered by the Reds. He and Joe reminisce about some of their memories together including the 1975 World Series and what pitchers gave them the most trouble. Then, Eric Davis joins the show and talks about how he never let all the injuries he suffered in his career bring him down and that he was most proud of his defensive effort on the baseball field. All that as well as Joe's thoughts on the "bounty system" of the Saints and Peyton Manning's search for a new team. Listen Here
Joe Morgan Show: Dave Stewart and Ken Burns
Joe welcomes former MLB pitcher and current MLB agent, Dave Stewart to the show. Dave discusses his time with the A's and the pride he took in finishing games. He also explains his postseason success and how he has transitioned from a player to the business side of baseball. Joe's 2nd guest is documentarian and renowned filmmaker Ken Burns. They have a fascinating discussion exploring what led Ken to do films on the Civil War, the Statue of Liberty and others including baseball. Mr. Burns describes how baseball was a reflection of society throughout the 20th century and what impact the Civil War is still having on American life. Don't miss another great episode of the Joe Morgan Show! Listen Here
Joe Morgan Show: Dennis Eckersley and Lisa Leslie
Joe welcomes Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the show to talk about his career and transition from a starting pitcher to one of the best closers of all-time. Eck discusses the qualities that make a great pitcher and about whether a pitcher should ever be given the MVP award. Also on this week's show, former WNBA star and one of the best women's basketball players ever, Lisa Leslie. Lisa tells Joe about her life post-basketball including her involvement in the Capital One Cup and how Title IX helped her become who she is today. She also explains what motivates the best athletes and what it is like to transition from player to part-owner of the LA Sparks. Listen Here
Joe Morgan Show: Tommy John and Charlie Sheen
Joe welcomes the man whose name is synonymous with the surgery that changed pitcher's careers, Tommy John. Tommy discusses that surgery and how he was able to come back to the big leagues to have a successful career and the effect of Tommy John surgery on baseball. He also explains his philosophy on pitching and his desire to one day be recognized in the Hall of Fame. Then Joe welcomes special guest and friend, Charlie Sheen to the show. Charlie talks about his love of baseball and how he and Joe became good friends over the years. They also speak about "Major League" and Charlie's role as Ricky Vaughn as well as some of his other movie roles over the years. Listen Here
Joe Morgan Show: Torry Holt and Rod Carew
Joe welcomes former St. Louis Rams Wide Receiver and current analyst on the NFL Network, Torry Holt. Torry talks Super Bowl, Eli Manning, Tom Brady and how impressed he was with Mario Manningham's catch. He also discusses what it's like to play in the Super Bowl and what traits winning teams share. Joe then welcomes one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, Hall of Famer Rod Carew. Rod talks to Joe about his journey from Panama to the United States and the big leagues as well as what made him such an effective hitter. Listen Here
Joe Morgan Show: Troy Aikman and Darryl Strawberry
3-time Super Bowl Champion and Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman joins Joe to preview the Super Bowl and explain how impressed he has been with Eli Manning. He also talks about his own journey from Oklahoma to UCLA to the Dallas Cowboys and what motivated him as a player. Joe's 2nd guest is 4-time World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry. Darryl talks to Joe about his time in the big leagues and why he loved the game of baseball. That and much more on this week's show! Listen Here
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