Steve interviews Jeff Passan (00:20:16) ESPN's Senior MLB Insider. Passan, most famous for being TSC's first guest, returns to talk about the upcoming baseball season. Of course, most of the conversation isn't about baseball. Steve and Jeff talk about the weather, being a man around the house, and Francesco Camarda. Eventually, the baseball discussion begins. Jeff spends most of the talk disagreeing with Steve's opinions about the economics of baseball, Ohtani the heel, and MVP voting. Jeff also gives us some teams he is high on for 2025 and some teams he is down on. Plus, the Pittsburgh Pirates, what the fuck? Steve starts the show with First Things First and talks about the undisputed success of the 4 Nations tournament, a dark day for Italian soccer, and Juan Soto giving a teammate a giftI The show ends with one last thing about being around reaching out to your friends. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

Steve interviews Andy Greene (00:19:43) a senior writer for Rolling Stone magazine and RollingStone.com. Andy returns to discuss the Super Bowl halftime show and its lack of crossover appeal. Andy also discusses Record Store Day, new rock bands, and why the lack of MTV has limited their ceiling. Andy talks about the summer concert tours that have been announced, another farewell for Ozzy Osbourne, and he gives his thoughts on Dark Matter. Steve starts the show with First Things First and talks about best on best hockey coming back, the Saints hiring a new head coach, and he gives some brief thoughts on the Super Bowl. The show ends with one last thing about being around people who you have known your entire life. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

Steve interviews Greg Wyshynski (00:16:21) the lead hockey writer for ESPN. Greg returns to the pod to give a brief outside perspective on what the hell is wrong with the Buffalo Sabres. Greg also discusses the upcoming 4 Nations tournament, Russia'a absence, and the heated rivalry between the USA and Canada. Greg and Steve also discuss the Hutson brothers, sports media, and Tom Brady's first season as a color commentator for Fox. Steve starts the show with First Things First and talks about the Sabres hitting a new rock bottom, the problem with NFL officials, and the Atlanta Braves finally signing a free agent. The show ends with one last thing about Daddy/Daughter dates. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

Steve interviews Cole Hutson (00:18:50) from Boston University and USA Hockey. Cole debuts just like his brother Lane did after winning a gold medal for USA Hockey at the World Junior Hockey Championships. Cole talks about growing up being Lane and Quinn's younger brother, meeting expectations at BU, and his thoughts on the changing landscape of junior/college hockey. Cole and Steve also talk about playing for Steve's brother Anthony, his goals for the future, and his social life at BU. Steve starts the show with First Things First and talks about the 2024 Saints biggest betrayal, the last place Sabres, and an annual disappointment by the Oklahoma basketball team. The show ends with one last thing as Steve discusses the incredible life of Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

Steve interviews Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel (00:22:45) from AndrewMarchand.com. Andrew returns and Jon makes his debut despite being sick. The guys tell us about meeting at Ithaca College and how the new podcast partnership came to be. Meterparel explains how he developed his radio balls and talks about being critical of announcers despite being an announcer. Eventually Jon logs off to check into the nearest Immediate Care and Andrew and Steve talk about Tom Brady's future at Fox and a few other sports media topics. Steve starts the show with First Things First and discusses his lack of passion for the New Orleans Saints, the World Junior Championship, and the relatively quiet Braves offseason. The show ends with one last thing as Steve looks back at season 14 of the podcast. Note: for some reason I said over and over that this is the 19th episode of the year, it's not, it's the 20th. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

On the 56th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 11), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the 1985 PPV event, The Wrestling Classic. On this night, Hulk Hogan defends the WWF Heavyweight Championship against Roddy Rowdy Piper. At the top, it's just Paula and Steve. Paula tells us that her Elf on the Shelf is currently training with Mr. T and Hulk Hogan to get revenge on three heel wrestlers that taped her to our kitchen cabinets. Paula also does a few blind rankings and sings a Christmas song. After the break, Steve catches up with Davey Caffeine or Hollywood (FL) Dave as some know him. After some jibber jabber, Steve and Dave play a few rounds of a game called, blind rankings. Following the fun we go over the bio of the Junk Yard Dog Last, Dave tells us what the Hulkster was up to in November of 1985. Steve reads the news from November of 1985 while Dave cracks wise and adds his thoughts on a slow month filled with news from the cold war, some baseball awards, and a television movie starring, Lucille Ball. Steve and Dave break down the entire card from the Wrestling Classic on November 7, 1985, including a the entire single elimination tournament, all of Gene Okerlund's antics backstage, and the final between JYD and the Macho Man. Finally, Steve and Dave break down the big match as Hulk Hogan defends the title against Rowdy Roddy Piper. Also on this episode, Steve and Dave read listener emails and comments from our facebook page and announce the topic for the 57th episode of the podcast. Intro: 00:02:37 History of: 00:10:20 The News/Matches: 00:51:10 Plugs/Emails: 01:43:06 For more information follow us on twitter @24InchPodcast Email us: [email protected] Instagram: 24_inch_podcast

Steve interviews Joe Buck (00:08:16) from ESPN's Monday Night Football. Joe is back to talk about how his season is going and how working and traveling with his wife Michelle has impacted his routines and broadcasts. Joe also talks about how fast time moves as a father, tells us his favorite track on Pearl Jam's Dark Matter, and discusses Joe Davis' call of the Freddie Freeman home run in the World Series. Steve starts the show with a brief version of First Things First and talks about the Sabres having an opportunity over the holiday weekend to vanquish some of the demons of the playoff drought. The show ends with one last thing as Steve discusses everything he is thankful for this year. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

On the 55th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 10), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into Survivor Series 1991. On this night, Hulk Hogan wrestles the Undertaker for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. At the top, Paula, Dave and Steve are together for the first time in ages. After exchanging pleasantries, Steve challenges Dave and Paula to complete blind rankings in a series of categories he created and some submitted by listeners. After the break, Steve and Dave break down the bio of the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Also, the guys look at the history of the Undertaker, Last, Dave tells us what the Hulkster was up to in November of 1991. Steve reads the news from October of 1991 while Dave cracks wise and adds his thoughts on a month filled with drama surrounding Clarence Thomas, the Atlanta Braves quest for a first World Series in Atlanta and Garth Brooks winning all of the country music awards. Steve and Dave break down the entire Survivor Series from Detroit on November 27, 1991. The undercard features an opening match filled with hall-of-fame talent, some misplaced interviews, and a brutally boring final two matches. Finally, Steve and Dave break down the WWF Heavyweight Championship match between the challenger, The Undertaker and the champion, Hulk Hogan. Also on this episode, Steve and Dave read listener emails and comments from our facebook page and announce the topic for the 56th episode of the podcast. Intro: 00:02:56 History of: 00:28:46 The News/Matches: 00:54:25 Plugs/Emails: 01:41:46 For more information follow us on twitter @24InchPodcast Email us: [email protected] Instagram: 24_inch_podcast

Steve interviews Joe Davis (00:17:40) from Fox Sports. Joe is fresh off calling another World Series for Fox. Steve and Joe talk about Joe's memorable call of the Freddie Freeman home run in game one against the New York Yankees. Joe also talks about being the voice of the LA Dodgers and then having to call their games for the entire Nation. Joe also explains how he handles the criticism and his reaction to the Yankees meltdown. Joe and Steve talk a little football including Joe working with Greg Olsen and being in the SuperDome for the first ever game of RIzziBalI. Also, Mike Kennan joins us (45:26) to talk about his new book, "Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench. Mike talks about his career as a coach, his experiences at the 1987 Canada Cup, the 1987 Stanley Cup run wit the Philadelphia Flyers, and the 1994 New York Rangers. Keenan also talks about coaching Pavel Bure and explains why he decided to write the book. Steve starts the show with First Things First and talks about the last two Azzurri games of 2024, the 2-0 Saints under Darren Rizzi and Chris Sale winning the Cy Young award. The show ends with one last thing about the 61st anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

Steve interviews John Feinstein (00:16:59) author and columnist from the Washington Post. John joins us to promote not one but two new books. First, The Ancient Eight, is a look at football played in the Ivy League. Next, Five Banners, is a deep dive into the five National Championship victories by Coach K and Duke basketball. Steve and John talk about things unique to sports in the Ivy League, Christian Laettner, Butler's near miss, and Mike Lupica. John also tells us where he was when Laettner his his famous shot against Kentucky and tells us how he felt watching Butler's half court heave headed towards the basket. Steve starts the show with First Things First and discusses the Saints finally firing Dennis Allen, the end of the World Series and start of the MLB off-season. Also, thoughts on Italy and Mike Tyson. The show ends with one last thing about trying to slow down and take in all the magic of the Christmas season. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]

Steve interviews Sean McDonough (00:32:03) from ESPN. Sean joins us to talk about his difficult journey through last year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sean also talks about criticism of announcers on twitter, the problem baseball has with its broadcasts, and the low energy vs. high energy debate. Sean also talks about his call during of the Atlanta Braves walk-off hit to win game seven of the 1992 NLCS, the NHL's upcoming 4 Nations Face-off, and calling Boston Red Sox games. Steve starts the show with First Things First and discusses the upcoming World Series, MLB payrolls, and the interest Ohtani has created in Japan. Also, some thoughts on Francesco Camarda, the Deshaun Watson injury, and LeBron and Bronny playing together in an NBA game. The show ends with one last thing celebrating 34 years of Pearl Jam. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: [email protected]