Episodi

  • “Chechen Warlord Hosts MMA Fight-Club” with Karim Zidan

    “Chechen Warlord Hosts MMA Fight-Club” with Karim Zidan
    Jul 8 2022
    Host Max Gershberg is joined by journalist Karim Zidan. Zidan has reported on Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov since 2017. It’s been reported that  Kadyrov uses an MMA fight-club as an apparatus of power and military might and Zidan joins to speak to the unusual events taking place. Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 min
  • “The History of the AR-15“ with Zusha Elinson

    “The History of the AR-15“ with Zusha Elinson
    Jun 7 2022
    Host Max Gershberg is joined by Zusha Elinson, reporter from the Wall Street Journal who is currently writing a book on the history of the AR-15. Zusha has reported extensively on guns in America, including how the AR-15 has become its favorite sporting gun. Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 min
  • “Depression Among Elite College Athletes“ with Daniel Eisenberg

    “Depression Among Elite College Athletes“ with Daniel Eisenberg
    May 13 2022
    Host Max Gershberg is joined by Daniel Eisenberg, a professor of health policy at UCLA who specializes in mental health. They discuss the recent mental health crisis among collegiate athletes, potential solutions, and the importance of highlighting these issues. Eisenberg also happens to be a former athlete, having played soccer at Stanford. Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 min
  • “Jake Paul: Problem Child“ with Chris Mannix

    “Jake Paul: Problem Child“ with Chris Mannix
    Apr 21 2022
    Host Max Gershberg is joined by boxing writer for Sports Illustrated and broadcaster for DAZN, Chris Mannix to comment on David Scott’s piece on Jake Paul. They comment on the polarizing aspects of Paul, from his past to what his future may look like in the sport of boxing. Mannix shares his excitement around the influence Paul is having on the arguably fading sport and how he’s changing the game. Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 min
  • “Fighting the Gray“ with Jay Glazer

    “Fighting the Gray“ with Jay Glazer
    Apr 7 2022
    Host Max Gershberg is joined by NFL reporter Jay Glazer to revisit a portion of Bryant Gumbel’s 2011 piece on the well-connected “scoop artist.” Jay opens up about his personal mental health struggles, opening his own unique MMA gym and launching a project designed to bond football players with military veterans. Jay also weighs in on the latest from the NFL.  Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • “Home Schooled“ with Jalen Rose

    “Home Schooled“ with Jalen Rose
    Mar 23 2022
    Host Max Gershberg is joined by former collegiate and NBA basketball star, turned broadcaster and educator, Jalen Rose to talk about tackling one of his home city of Detroit’s biggest problems, a suffering school system and the effect it has on low-income African American students. Jalen reflects on his own experiences that led him to create the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy and pivoting from NBA star to educator. Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 min
  • “The Sports World Freezes Out Putin“ with Michael Payne

    “The Sports World Freezes Out Putin“ with Michael Payne
    Mar 9 2022
    Host Max Gershberg is joined by the former Marketing Director of the International Olympic Committee, Michael Payne to reflect on Bernard Goldberg’s 2016 IOC special report. They examine the response the sports world has taken against Vladimir Putin, the significance of recent announcements and why it took so long for organizations like the IOC to break ranks. Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 min
  • “Bitcoin Beach“ with Kate Rooney

    “Bitcoin Beach“ with Kate Rooney
    Feb 23 2022
    Host Max Gershberg is joined by Kate Rooney of CNBC to examine the surfing hotspot El Zonte, a rustic beach town on the shore of El Salvador that is attempting to rebuild their economy around Bitcoin and reimagine how it’s used in their daily lives. Kate Rooney weighs in on El Salvador serving as a test cast for the financial world, and what Bitcoin’s future might look like.  Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO Max. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min