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Doug is joined by Belmont first year HC Head Coach Evan Bradds to discuss how Brad Stevens influenced him during his time with as an assistant with the Celtics, the responsibility of taking over as head coach at his alma mater, his expectations in year 1, learning on the job in the NIL era, and why Belmont program’s solid infrastructure will help him succeed. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest All Ball Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb is joined by former Former Seahawks - and 3-Time Pro Bowler - QB Matt Hasselbeck to discuss if he would have entered the portal if it existed during his time at Boston College, his memories as a young QB backing up  Brett Favre, if the officials deserve any blame for the Seahawks Super Bowl XL loss to the Steelers,  Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb explains what the NFL schedule release says about the NFL’s overall dominance across the pro sports landscape, looks back on the 2nd anniversary of his hire as UWGB Men’s Basketball Head Coach, and goes deep into how he’s scheduling the 2026-27 season. Finally, he reacts to LeBron James’ petty game ball controversy, and why it could foreshadow problems for his final season. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb gives credit to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for taking the NFL from a pro sports powerhouse and growing it into the Death Star that it is today, and ex[plains why the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams isn't outrage worthy. Then, he’s joined by UWGB Assistant Andy Ground to discuss what he’s learned in his 1st year as a DI hoops coach following 40-years in coaching, the biggest surprises, where he’s evolved the most this year with the Phoenix, his 35-year relationship with Doug, including coaching him in HS, and what it’s like coaching as an assistant for his former player. Finally, 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday discusses the Pirates and 19 yo budding star Konnor Griffin agreeing to a 9-year $140 million contract, if he would have taken the deal at 19, and his early MLB takes less than a month into the season. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb discusses NFL Draft strategy and GM’s who covet the accumulation of picks vs. those who go all-in on individual players, the problem with the NCAA’s new proposed ‘5 for 5’ collegiate athlete eligibility proposal, why he doesn’t buy the largely unchallenged claim that nothing is better than NHL playoff hockey, and why even LeBron haters need to pause for a second to appreciate 41-year old Lebron’s super hero-like greatness. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb explains the difference between lazy myths NBA haters rely on and the reality of the NBA product, and explains why the media swarm following Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and with former Athletic Reporter Diana Russini. poolside by paparazzi represents a point of no return in sports media coverage. Then, he’s joined by long time NBA Insider - and author of Coachable  - Ric Bucher discusses how the Giannis/Bucks drama could end, why NBA player backlash against the 65-game rule to qualify for postseason awards, and the overall effects of European players flooding the college basketball market, and what Steph and LeBron’s ‘last dance’ scenarios could look like.  Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb explains how Michigan’s hoops title is a trickle down result of B1G Football financial dominance, how Rory’s first Master’s win changed his ‘choker’ image.] Then, he’s joined by former NBA Champion and former UNC All-American Justin Jackson reacts to Hubert Davis’ firing, if Michael Malone is a personality fit in Chapel Hill, and year one expectations. ]Finally, 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday discusses the Pirates and 19 yo budding star Konnor Griffin agreeing to a 9-year $140 million contract, if he would have taken the deal at 19, and his early MLB takes less than a month into the season. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb looks at the field of 68 and fills out his NCAA Tournament Bracket, lays out his 1st round upsets, where he’s sticking with chalk, his Final Four, and which team will win it all. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb talks March Madness, why it means so much to him, and why he firmly believes it’s the greatest postseason tournament in sports. Then, UWGB Assistant Keil Ganz discusses his circuitous path from UWGB Student Manager to Assistant, his next step, what made this season so special with the Phoenix, and looks back at COVID life on the 6 year anniversary of the cancellation of college hoops at the front end of the global shutdown. Next, Field of 68 Analyst Rob Dauster discusses the growth and success of Field of 68, the BIGGEST story of this college hoops season, if Jon Scheyer is ready to break through and win a title, which Power 5 teams are most likely to make Final Four, and if the era of the mid-major Cinderella Final Four team is a thing of the past, and why programs should start including buyouts in NIL deals.  Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a tough season ending loss to Northern Kentucky in the Horizon League Tourney, Coach Gottlieb sits down for his own 2025-26 exit interview and looks back at his 2nd season as Green Bay’s HC, how the Phoenix made the massive leap from 4 to 18 wins, what went into his decision to pass up playing in the College Basketball Invitational, his approach to handling the upcoming portal, how he would resolve the ever increasing player tampering problem and why the media and fans don't appreciate the full scope of CEO duties of DI HC. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest All Ball Podcasts and visit Keeper’s Heart for an Irish take on American whiskey that is changing the game! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb reacts to his 1-game suspension for criticizing officiating following a 75-72 loss to UW Milwaukee, how he’s bouncing back, and why he’s so proud of his UWGB squad’s turnaround as they head into Horizon League Tournament play. Then, he’s  joined by founder and CEO of Weave Basketball - and top NIL Agent - Dan Poneman to discuss Do’s and Don’ts for college hoops coaches prior to the official opening of the transfer portal window following the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament. Next, Field of 68’s College Hoops Insider Jeff Goodman looks ahead to the NCAA Tournament, where Miami, OH winds up, and which big time job openings could be available in the offseason. Also, former Bucs GM Mark Dominick is talking NFL Scouting Combine, if the interviews matter, why Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is the only clear 1st round QB pick, and Arizona QB Kyler Murray’s uncertain NFL future, and if Packers QB Malik Willis’ open market value is being inflated. Finally, 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday discusses the growth he expects from his son Jackson in his second full MLB season, his favorite offseason MLB offseason acquisition, and his take on the Dodgers adding closer Edwin Diaz. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why the NFL’s controversial Bad Bunny halftime show was a stroke of marketing genius, despite online outrage, what this Super Bowl and the NCAA Tournament have in common. Then, Doug is joined by NBA Reporter Mark Medina to discuss why the Bucks didn’t move Giannis Antetakupomo at the trade deadline, if the NBA can stop teams from blatantly tanking, and where LeBron could play his final season of his NBA career. Finally, 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday breaks down the Brewers trading 2025 rookie of the year finalist Caleb Durbin to the Red Sox, and if a salary cap will ever become a MLB reality. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy should want to reconcile and reunite with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, despite their post-Packers falling out, and why the NFL looks like it has lost the plot after robbing Bill Belichick of a first ballot hall of fame induction while simultaneously putting Shadeur Sanders in the Pro Bowl. First, UWGB Guard Justin Allen discusses his breakout year after transferring from DIII to DI, and if he sees a path to a pro career. Then, longtime NBA Analyst and Finding The Seams Podcast Co-Host Ric Bucher discusses what it would take to get a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade deadline deal done, which teams he thinks could realistically land the 2021 Finals MVP, and how Steph Curry and LeBron will end their Hall of Fame careers. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Gottlieb explains what tough lessons he learned as the Phoenix saw their 5-game winning streak snapped against Oakland. Then, he’s joined by Daniel Poneman of Weave Basketball - a player representation and consulting group focused on NIL - to discuss the portal window being pushed back until after the NCAA Tournament, the pros, cons, and why the new date is largely irrelevant.  Subscribe NOW to get all the latest All Ball Podcasts and visit Keeper’s Heart for an Irish take on American whiskey that is changing the game!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gottlieb is back at the mic and explains why this version of The Doug Gottlieb Show will allow him to be the best version of himself as he leads his surging Green Bay squad through the heart of Horizon League conference play. Then, he discusses the Packers’ decision to sign HC Matt LaFleur to an extension despite a disappointing Wild Card exit, despite vocal critics calling for his firing.  First, former Bucs GM Mark Dominik weighs in on why Matt LaFleur and the Packers agreeing to terms on an extension, what the Lions should look for in their next OC, if Vikings starting QB JJ McCarthy’s job is safe, if Shadeur Sanders has any shot to the Browns long term QB answer. Then, 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday discusses if the Dodgers deep pockets are ruining baseball for the rest of the league, why the Brewers continue to come up short in the postseason, if the Cardinals are close to contending or are in for a lengthy rebuild, Finally, UW Green Bay PG Preston Ruedinger - and Wisconsin native - reacts to the disappointing end to the Packers season, if he agrees with Green Bay offering Matt Lafleur an extension amidst calls for his firing, and the recounts the numerous obstacles he was forced to overcome on his path to playing DI hoops at Green Bay. \Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.