https://simplecast.com Pass It Down Since launching his career as a journalist three decades ago, Michael Silver has demonstrated an uncanny ability to connect with the sports world’s most compelling figures—and to get them to open up about their most cherished convictions and experiences. From Dennis Rodman to Anna Kournikova, from Joe Montana to Marshawn Lynch, Silver’s interview subjects have consistently delivered, and no one in his field has a more diverse and impressive array of relationships. Now the award-winning writer (Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, GQ) and television personality (NFL Network) is set to launch a podcast which will bring these interactions to life on a recurring basis. At a time when the intersection of sports, politics, pop culture and social media has never been more crowded, Pass It Down will take listeners on an entertaining and enlightening joyride. Riding shotgun will be Silver’s daughter, Natalie, a UC Berkeley graduate (like her parents) who has experience in the realms of music, national politics, journalism, comedy, film, social media and college-football recruiting. Natalie’s ability to filter her father’s exploits through a contemporary prism while processing pro football and other mainstream sports through a fresh set of eyes will lend a multi-generational layer to the conversations and infuse them with a tinge of humor. 2020 - Pass It Down en Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:19:08 +0000 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:34:50 +0000 https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com Pass It Down https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/23e61ee2-ceb6-4606-95df-e5e7377886c7/6d89feba-0216-4695-90be-e9a9131525ee/3000x3000/passitdown-podcastart.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com episodic Since launching his career as a journalist three decades ago, Michael Silver has demonstrated an uncanny ability to connect with the sports world’s most compelling figures—and to get them to open up about their most cherished convictions and experiences. From Dennis Rodman to Anna Kournikova, from Joe Montana to Marshawn Lynch, Silver’s interview subjects have consistently delivered, and no one in his field has a more diverse and impressive array of relationships. Now the award-winning writer (Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! Sports, GQ) and television personality (NFL Network) is set to launch a podcast which will bring these interactions to life on a recurring basis. At a time when the intersection of sports, politics, pop culture and social media has never been more crowded, Pass It Down will take listeners on an entertaining and enlightening joyride. Riding shotgun will be Silver’s daughter, Natalie, a UC Berkeley graduate (like her parents) who has experience in the realms of music, national politics, journalism, comedy, film, social media and college-football recruiting. Natalie’s ability to filter her father’s exploits through a contemporary prism while processing pro football and other mainstream sports through a fresh set of eyes will lend a multi-generational layer to the conversations and infuse them with a tinge of humor. Mike Silver, Natalie Silver yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/KWUKeIPR Mike Silver elandry@gameplanentertainment.com 23d9b3a2-7481-48c0-bf81-088ccf42e54b Ep. 59: Michael Silver, Independent The end of Pass It Down’s unannounced hiatus starts off with a bang, as Natalie details Mike’s untimely head-bang and its chilling effect on his co-host. After commemorating this year’s relatively tame Blocktober, Mike talks about his eight-year NFL Network journey and why that unlikely partnership ended last summer. We discuss his first story for Bally Sports, which broke the news of Houston Texans chair Cal McNair’s racially insensitive comments at a charity golf tournament, and some of the other toxic forces at the highest levels of a league striving to drape itself in anti-racist symbolism. From the Dan Snyder investigation to the Jon Gruden emails to the Woody Johnson allegations, we get into all of it. Mike also talks about the importance of being part of a team and gets nostalgic about some of his sweeter moments at NFL Network and Yahoo! Sports. And for you Ted Lasso fans, Mike and Natalie have a few things to say about Trent Crimm of The Independent and why he is a blight on humanity.

]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:19:08 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-59-michael-silver-independent-YZn0VTFo The end of Pass It Down’s unannounced hiatus starts off with a bang, as Natalie details Mike’s untimely head-bang and its chilling effect on his co-host. After commemorating this year’s relatively tame Blocktober, Mike talks about his eight-year NFL Network journey and why that unlikely partnership ended last summer. We discuss his first story for Bally Sports, which broke the news of Houston Texans chair Cal McNair’s racially insensitive comments at a charity golf tournament, and some of the other toxic forces at the highest levels of a league striving to drape itself in anti-racist symbolism. From the Dan Snyder investigation to the Jon Gruden emails to the Woody Johnson allegations, we get into all of it. Mike also talks about the importance of being part of a team and gets nostalgic about some of his sweeter moments at NFL Network and Yahoo! Sports. And for you Ted Lasso fans, Mike and Natalie have a few things to say about Trent Crimm of The Independent and why he is a blight on humanity.

]]> Ep. 59: Michael Silver, Independent Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 00:45:15 It’s been awhile since the last Pass It Down episode, and like Lucy Ricardo, Mike and Natalie have some splainin’ to do. It turns out they both have new jobs (kinda/sorta, in Mike’s case), one of them is going Hollywood… and blatant racism–from the mouths of NFL owners, or otherwise–pisses them off as much as ever. Oh, and they believe that a certain fictional British sportswriter should have his testicles placed under the guillotine. Happy Blocktober, everyone. It’s been awhile since the last Pass It Down episode, and like Lucy Ricardo, Mike and Natalie have some splainin’ to do. It turns out they both have new jobs (kinda/sorta, in Mike’s case), one of them is going Hollywood… and blatant racism–from the mouths of NFL owners, or otherwise–pisses them off as much as ever. Oh, and they believe that a certain fictional British sportswriter should have his testicles placed under the guillotine. Happy Blocktober, everyone. tommy boy, racism, yahoo!, al davis, washington football team, mike silver, marshall faulk, caucasian, rich eisen, woody johnson, thursday night football, bally sports, drew brees, george floyd, billionaires, trump, natalie silver, the independent, ted lasso, cal, homophobia, pandemic, chris long, mark davis, silver, blocktober, nigel tuffnel, maroon 5, sports illustrated, cal mcnair, congress, asian, new york jets, dave chappelle, steve kerr, derek smalls, spinal tap, covid-19, david st. hubbins, the aftermath, jeffrey lurie, dan snyder, larry david, sage rosenfels, nfl network, trent crimm, robert reich, logan roy, amy trask, curb your enthusiasm, all things possible, donald trump, journalism, deion sanders, misogyny, roger goodell, tower of london, michael irvin, kurt warner, nfl, democracy, american underdog, raiders yes full 59 9885da10-f596-4e69-90f4-3fdea610e014 Ep. 58: Author Steve Kettmann Remembers Pedro Gomez Kettman retraces the emotional whirlwind that began in February, when he learned of his close friend’s sudden passing, and continued as he spearheaded and edited the book that would hit the shelves in July. We hear about Pedro’s cynical conscription of the “Berkeley Guy” into the baseball beat writers’ fraternity, their perspective-altering trip to Cuba that compelled Gomez to pen an open letter to President Clinton and the bold story he wrote about Curt Schilling that rocked the baseball world on the morning of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. We also hear hilarious and touching stories about Gomez as a sports dad and an infamous college tale involving Steve and fellow Daily Cal alum Mike Fleiss.

]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:33:03 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Steve Kettman, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-58-author-steve-kettmann-remembers-pedro-gomez-d_Io3xb4 Kettman retraces the emotional whirlwind that began in February, when he learned of his close friend’s sudden passing, and continued as he spearheaded and edited the book that would hit the shelves in July. We hear about Pedro’s cynical conscription of the “Berkeley Guy” into the baseball beat writers’ fraternity, their perspective-altering trip to Cuba that compelled Gomez to pen an open letter to President Clinton and the bold story he wrote about Curt Schilling that rocked the baseball world on the morning of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. We also hear hilarious and touching stories about Gomez as a sports dad and an infamous college tale involving Steve and fellow Daily Cal alum Mike Fleiss.

]]> Ep. 58: Author Steve Kettmann Remembers Pedro Gomez Steve Kettman, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 00:57:17 When ESPN’s Pedro Gomez died of sudden cardiac arrest on Super Sunday, it sent shock waves through the sports world. His close friend, author and journalist Steve Kettmann, was particularly crushed--and he channeled his grief into an ambitious and emotional project. Five months later, Kettmann joins us to discuss ‘Remember Who You Are,’ a book featuring 62 essays about Gomez’s rich and remarkable 58 years on the planet. If you knew Pedro, this book (and episode) will resonate with you deeply; if you didn’t, you’ll get a strong sense of why the esteemed baseball journalist was revered by so many. When ESPN’s Pedro Gomez died of sudden cardiac arrest on Super Sunday, it sent shock waves through the sports world. His close friend, author and journalist Steve Kettmann, was particularly crushed--and he channeled his grief into an ambitious and emotional project. Five months later, Kettmann joins us to discuss ‘Remember Who You Are,’ a book featuring 62 essays about Gomez’s rich and remarkable 58 years on the planet. If you knew Pedro, this book (and episode) will resonate with you deeply; if you didn’t, you’ll get a strong sense of why the esteemed baseball journalist was revered by so many. michael zagaris, pedro gomez, uc berkeley, rachel nichols, madison bumgarner, terry mcauliffe, mike silver, mike fleiss, curt schilling, bill clinton, natalie silver, the cure, cal, allman brothers, rfk, silver, dusty baker, world series, paul begala, miami, rolling stones, julie foudy, george w. bush, theo epstein, castro, pedro, bobby kennedy, 9-11, u.s. open, yankees, stones, espn, jeff bezos, red sox, donald trump, brandi chastain, cuba, daily cal, baseball yes full 58 2393cb4e-c9bf-4427-a3a2-b1c560500ede Ep. 57: Ron and Stephanie Rivera Welcome Mike to Washington After explaining his motivation for bringing Mike on as a Washington Football Team content contributor, Ron heartily endorses the ‘Clean Slate’ plan that will unblock fans of the team on Twitter (at least for now). That leads to a healthy discussion about Ted Lasso, binge-watching and which WFT player has Jamie Tartt tendencies. We learn about the role frozen yogurt played in Ron and Stephanie’s courtship during their UC Berkeley days and how ‘The Play’ wasn’t the only amazing ending Ron experienced as a Golden Bear great. Ron and Steph share the details of their secret trip to the Bahamas that jump-started his move to Washington, and he tells us why he signed Ryan Fitzpatrick to be his quarterback in 2021. Finally, we learn about the importance of family and friends as Ron battled cancer during his first season with the team, and why one ‘leak’ in the organization turned out to be a good one.

]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:57:05 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Stephanie Rivera, Ron Rivera, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-57-ron-and-stephanie-rivera-welcome-mike-to-washington-KeoGUbP4 After explaining his motivation for bringing Mike on as a Washington Football Team content contributor, Ron heartily endorses the ‘Clean Slate’ plan that will unblock fans of the team on Twitter (at least for now). That leads to a healthy discussion about Ted Lasso, binge-watching and which WFT player has Jamie Tartt tendencies. We learn about the role frozen yogurt played in Ron and Stephanie’s courtship during their UC Berkeley days and how ‘The Play’ wasn’t the only amazing ending Ron experienced as a Golden Bear great. Ron and Steph share the details of their secret trip to the Bahamas that jump-started his move to Washington, and he tells us why he signed Ryan Fitzpatrick to be his quarterback in 2021. Finally, we learn about the importance of family and friends as Ron battled cancer during his first season with the team, and why one ‘leak’ in the organization turned out to be a good one.

]]> Ep. 57: Ron and Stephanie Rivera Welcome Mike to Washington Natalie Silver, Stephanie Rivera, Ron Rivera, Mike Silver 00:37:33 In the wake of the Washington Football Team’s announcement that Mike will come aboard as a content contributor and preseason sideline reporter, the WFT’s First Family rolls out the welcome mat--and four proud Cal alums talk Twitter clemency, Ted Lasso, secret flights to the Bahamas on Daniel Snyder’s luxury jet and much, much more. We also discover how Snyder won over Stephanie while wooing Ron as his next head coach and why Daddy’s Little Girls are always clutch, whether they’re carrying a podcast or caring for a cancer-stricken coach. In the wake of the Washington Football Team’s announcement that Mike will come aboard as a content contributor and preseason sideline reporter, the WFT’s First Family rolls out the welcome mat--and four proud Cal alums talk Twitter clemency, Ted Lasso, secret flights to the Bahamas on Daniel Snyder’s luxury jet and much, much more. We also discover how Snyder won over Stephanie while wooing Ron as his next head coach and why Daddy’s Little Girls are always clutch, whether they’re carrying a podcast or caring for a cancer-stricken coach. julie donaldson, uc berkeley, washington football team, mike silver, gold, tom coughlin, burgundy, natalie silver, ted lasso, texas a&m, cal, stanford band, yogurt park, silver, ryan fitzpatrick, joe gibbs, football team, blocktober, bill belichick, twitter, andy reid, the play, matthew stafford, dan snyder, jon gruden, cancer, alex smith, jamie tartt, washington, pete carroll, nfl, carolina panthers yes full 57 0ef18df0-dbf1-49f0-80ff-5152b4886ff9 Ep. 56: Dr. Harry Edwards: The Devil Is In The Delivery (Part 2) We pick up with Dr. Edwards’ recounting of the long history of athlete activism in the U.S., from baseball-playing Civil War soldiers to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the anthem and beyond. He expounds upon the power--and inherent danger--of social media, and why it is an important protest tool. Dr. Edwards recalls his reaction to witnessing the black-glove salute at the 1968 Olympics that he inspired, and why he worried for the future of Australian sprinter Peter Norman. He weighs in on the recent Supreme Court decision striking down the NCAA’s ability to prevent athletes from cashing in on their name, image and likeness and on Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib coming out as the NFL’s first openly gay active player. Finally, Dr. Edwards tells Natalie why he’s optimistic about her generation’s ability to effect meaningful change during a tumultuous time.

]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2021 02:44:31 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Dr. Harry Edwards) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-56-dr-harry-edwards-the-devil-is-in-the-delivery-part-2-BsnbOxwC We pick up with Dr. Edwards’ recounting of the long history of athlete activism in the U.S., from baseball-playing Civil War soldiers to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the anthem and beyond. He expounds upon the power--and inherent danger--of social media, and why it is an important protest tool. Dr. Edwards recalls his reaction to witnessing the black-glove salute at the 1968 Olympics that he inspired, and why he worried for the future of Australian sprinter Peter Norman. He weighs in on the recent Supreme Court decision striking down the NCAA’s ability to prevent athletes from cashing in on their name, image and likeness and on Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib coming out as the NFL’s first openly gay active player. Finally, Dr. Edwards tells Natalie why he’s optimistic about her generation’s ability to effect meaningful change during a tumultuous time.

]]> Ep. 56: Dr. Harry Edwards: The Devil Is In The Delivery (Part 2) Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Dr. Harry Edwards 00:30:08 The Civil Rights icon and esteemed sports sociologist educates Mike (his former UC Berkeley student) and Natalie on some of the most important issues of our time, including climate change, gun control, women’s rights and the racial divide that spawned the Trump presidency. Beginning with a blistering assessment of the NFL’s reliance on “race norming” in a concussion-lawsuit settlement--and his charged conversations with commissioner Roger Goodell--Dr. Edwards speaks truth to power and reminds us why he has been one of the most significant American activists of the last 60 years. He also talks about being a target--from the moment he began organizing the iconic black-glove salute by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics--and explains why, despite our societal struggles, he’s optimistic about the future. The Civil Rights icon and esteemed sports sociologist educates Mike (his former UC Berkeley student) and Natalie on some of the most important issues of our time, including climate change, gun control, women’s rights and the racial divide that spawned the Trump presidency. Beginning with a blistering assessment of the NFL’s reliance on “race norming” in a concussion-lawsuit settlement--and his charged conversations with commissioner Roger Goodell--Dr. Edwards speaks truth to power and reminds us why he has been one of the most significant American activists of the last 60 years. He also talks about being a target--from the moment he began organizing the iconic black-glove salute by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics--and explains why, despite our societal struggles, he’s optimistic about the future. carmelo anthony, uc berkeley, muhammad ali, carl nassib, paul robeson, revolt of the black athlete, 49ers, joe louis, mike silver, sociology of sport, julius erving, martin luther king, supreme court, dr. harry edwards, trump, bill walsh, natalie silver, black glove, women’s rights, chris paul, tommie smith, al campanis, wnba, silver, mlk, goodell, curt flood, mexico city, dusty baker, lebron james, jesse owens, bill russell, dwyane wade, race norming, olympics, education, john carlos, arthur ashe, jack johnson, 1968 olympics, jackie robinson, kareem abdul-jabbar, ncaa, civil rights movement, magic johnson, jim brown, giants, peter norman, dodgers, maya moore, michael jordan, gun control, dr. martin luther king jr., san francisco 49ers, david stern, roger goodell, nfl, vaccine, raised fist yes full 56 dcec517d-033f-4dd9-8189-3e4eb4b68ecc Ep. 55: Dr. Harry Edwards: The Devil Is In The Delivery (Part 1) After years of concealing evidence about the dangers of head trauma, the NFL settled a class-action lawsuit with former players… and employed “race norming” as a criteria, a practice racist in both its premise and systemic impact. Dr. Edwards, who regards race norming as part of the “medical apartheid” with which Black Americans have long been confronted, explains why its revelation could spark locker-room revolts and why the devil is not in the details, but in the delivery, as the league attempts to rectify it. In tracing his own journey, from an impoverished upbringing in East St. Louis to pronounced academic achievement and high-profile Civil Rights activism, the esteemed sociologist addresses the personal danger he has faced as a high-profile target--and a recent brush with a would-be assassin’s spray of bullets. Edwards also tells us why Donald Trump was a symptom, rather than a root cause, of the racism that fueled his presidency, and how women are imperative in the fight to conquer climate change, gun violence and other societal ills.

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:49:22 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Dr. Harry Edwards, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-55-dr-harry-edwards-the-devil-is-in-the-delivery-part-1-kvNR_VNz After years of concealing evidence about the dangers of head trauma, the NFL settled a class-action lawsuit with former players… and employed “race norming” as a criteria, a practice racist in both its premise and systemic impact. Dr. Edwards, who regards race norming as part of the “medical apartheid” with which Black Americans have long been confronted, explains why its revelation could spark locker-room revolts and why the devil is not in the details, but in the delivery, as the league attempts to rectify it. In tracing his own journey, from an impoverished upbringing in East St. Louis to pronounced academic achievement and high-profile Civil Rights activism, the esteemed sociologist addresses the personal danger he has faced as a high-profile target--and a recent brush with a would-be assassin’s spray of bullets. Edwards also tells us why Donald Trump was a symptom, rather than a root cause, of the racism that fueled his presidency, and how women are imperative in the fight to conquer climate change, gun violence and other societal ills.

]]> Ep. 55: Dr. Harry Edwards: The Devil Is In The Delivery (Part 1) Natalie Silver, Dr. Harry Edwards, Mike Silver 00:38:27 The Civil Rights icon and esteemed sports sociologist educates Mike (his former UC Berkeley student) and Natalie on some of the most important issues of our time, including climate change, gun control, women’s rights and the racial divide that spawned the Trump presidency. Beginning with a blistering assessment of the NFL’s reliance on “race norming” in a concussion-lawsuit settlement--and his charged conversations with commissioner Roger Goodell--Dr. Edwards speaks truth to power and reminds us why he has been one of the most significant American activists of the last 60 years. He also talks about being a target--from the moment he began organizing the iconic black-glove salute by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics--and explains why, despite our societal struggles, he’s optimistic about the future. The Civil Rights icon and esteemed sports sociologist educates Mike (his former UC Berkeley student) and Natalie on some of the most important issues of our time, including climate change, gun control, women’s rights and the racial divide that spawned the Trump presidency. Beginning with a blistering assessment of the NFL’s reliance on “race norming” in a concussion-lawsuit settlement--and his charged conversations with commissioner Roger Goodell--Dr. Edwards speaks truth to power and reminds us why he has been one of the most significant American activists of the last 60 years. He also talks about being a target--from the moment he began organizing the iconic black-glove salute by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics--and explains why, despite our societal struggles, he’s optimistic about the future. uc berkeley, 49ers, mike silver, sociology of sport, j. edgar hoover, assassination, martin luther king, dr. harry edwards, trump, natalie silver, black glove, women’s rights, stokley carmichael, rfk, silver, mlk, gene upshaw, goodell, nflpa, mexico city, cornell, jfk, black muslims, race norming, malcolm x, tuskegee, olympics, education, bobby kennedy, 1968 olympics, kennedy, black panthers, concussion, huey newton, fbi, gun control, dr. martin luther king jr., john f. kennedy, san francisco 49ers, roger goodell, san jose state, nfl, vaccine, raised fist, black lives matter yes full 55 61b78e6d-3635-485f-9072-9818b1db3f5b Ep. 54: George Kittle, Stealer of Souls The San Francisco 49ers’ star tight end weighs in on his team’s wild offseason, which he likens to “a tornado after a hurricane after a thunderstorm,” explaining which teammate “sweats olive oil” and assessing the pre-draft trade that landed quarterback Trey Lance. After addressing his Panda Express obsession in very specific fashion, Kittle talks about his prodigious partying days at the University of Iowa and the dramatic behavioral change that saved his football career and catapulted him to the NFL. From that point on the episode turns fast and furious, with topics such as Kittle’s physical dominance of opponents, his love for tight ends (including new Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell), why he can’t wait for fans to flip him off in 2021 and his kinship with Kyle Shanahan’s dog among the auditory offerings.

]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2021 22:10:56 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (George Kittle, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-54-george-kittle-stealer-of-souls-_YvYluBg The San Francisco 49ers’ star tight end weighs in on his team’s wild offseason, which he likens to “a tornado after a hurricane after a thunderstorm,” explaining which teammate “sweats olive oil” and assessing the pre-draft trade that landed quarterback Trey Lance. After addressing his Panda Express obsession in very specific fashion, Kittle talks about his prodigious partying days at the University of Iowa and the dramatic behavioral change that saved his football career and catapulted him to the NFL. From that point on the episode turns fast and furious, with topics such as Kittle’s physical dominance of opponents, his love for tight ends (including new Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell), why he can’t wait for fans to flip him off in 2021 and his kinship with Kyle Shanahan’s dog among the auditory offerings.

]]> Ep. 54: George Kittle, Stealer of Souls George Kittle, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 00:54:28 Three years into his career at the University of Iowa, George Kittle was a hard-partying screwup who barely played on Saturdays. Then Kittle shifted his approach, turned his career around and went on to become one of the best--and most colorful--football players on earth. In our unguarded and slightly unhinged conversation, the San Francisco 49ers’ All-Pro tight end covers his pivotal epiphany and much, much more: From feeling an opponent’s soul leave his body, to his impact on the Panda Express menu, to his youthful social-media rants toward NFL players, to whether his head coach’s dog is named after him. We also talk about the 49ers’ eventful offseason, Jimmy G’s looks, Trey Lance’s arm and his post-draft text to Kyle Shanahan. Three years into his career at the University of Iowa, George Kittle was a hard-partying screwup who barely played on Saturdays. Then Kittle shifted his approach, turned his career around and went on to become one of the best--and most colorful--football players on earth. In our unguarded and slightly unhinged conversation, the San Francisco 49ers’ All-Pro tight end covers his pivotal epiphany and much, much more: From feeling an opponent’s soul leave his body, to his impact on the Panda Express menu, to his youthful social-media rants toward NFL players, to whether his head coach’s dog is named after him. We also talk about the 49ers’ eventful offseason, Jimmy G’s looks, Trey Lance’s arm and his post-draft text to Kyle Shanahan. lil’ wayne, 49ers, mike silver, fans, fantasy football, natalie silver, packers, cal, minnesota vikings, jimmy g, silver, football, university of iowa, kyle shanahan, lions, instagram, twitter, iowa, panda express, jimmy garoppolo, kittle, hawkeyes, green bay packers, rose bowl, dennis rodman, crowd noise, niners, trey lance, rodman, doordash, san francisco 49ers, george kittle, dan campbell, tight end university, greg olsen, detroit lions, travis kelce, vikings, aaron rodgers yes full 54 24ecfeec-fe0b-4785-8c63-71d9ba858f03 Ep. 53: ESPN’s Dianna Russini While discussing disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a recent appearance on ESPN’s morning show, Russini managed to cast her husband in a glaringly mediocre light, leading his friends to tell him, “Yo--your wife just trucked you on TV.” After amusingly recounting that episode, Russini tells us about her childhood, from her early journalistic aspirations (and her father’s fatefully situated job as a plumber) to her prolific and ultra-aggressive feats on the athletic field. As she and Natalie swap stories of on-the-field transgressions, Dianna relates her journey from overmatched Division 1 soccer player to starter and co-captain--including the red card she received on Parents’ Day--and tells why she preferred the throat to the crotch when it came to handing out punishment. We also learn about her father’s harrowing escape from the World Trade Center during 9/11, what provoked her tirade on the Jets’ practice field and why she questioned an NFL head coach who told her not to stay out late at the Combine.

]]> Tue, 1 Jun 2021 14:12:22 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Dianna Russini, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-53-espns-dianna-russini-o302rEVC While discussing disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a recent appearance on ESPN’s morning show, Russini managed to cast her husband in a glaringly mediocre light, leading his friends to tell him, “Yo--your wife just trucked you on TV.” After amusingly recounting that episode, Russini tells us about her childhood, from her early journalistic aspirations (and her father’s fatefully situated job as a plumber) to her prolific and ultra-aggressive feats on the athletic field. As she and Natalie swap stories of on-the-field transgressions, Dianna relates her journey from overmatched Division 1 soccer player to starter and co-captain--including the red card she received on Parents’ Day--and tells why she preferred the throat to the crotch when it came to handing out punishment. We also learn about her father’s harrowing escape from the World Trade Center during 9/11, what provoked her tirade on the Jets’ practice field and why she questioned an NFL head coach who told her not to stay out late at the Combine.

]]> Ep. 53: ESPN’s Dianna Russini Dianna Russini, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver 01:05:39 Whether throwing an elbow to the throat of an opponent on the college soccer pitch or lighting up an NFL PR staff for reneging on a star player’s interview, Dianna Russini has never been a dainty flower. Not surprisingly, the ESPN reporter eschews subtlety in his no-holds-barred conversation, touching on her early obsession with journalism, how her family’s 9/11 scare impacted her career path and why the toughest part of her transition to covering the NFL had more to do with anatomy than aptitude. The Jersey girl also has plenty to say about her close-knit family, from her dad’s velcro shoes to her husband’s “average” qualities to her mom’s dating advice. Whether throwing an elbow to the throat of an opponent on the college soccer pitch or lighting up an NFL PR staff for reneging on a star player’s interview, Dianna Russini has never been a dainty flower. Not surprisingly, the ESPN reporter eschews subtlety in his no-holds-barred conversation, touching on her early obsession with journalism, how her family’s 9/11 scare impacted her career path and why the toughest part of her transition to covering the NFL had more to do with anatomy than aptitude. The Jersey girl also has plenty to say about her close-knit family, from her dad’s velcro shoes to her husband’s “average” qualities to her mom’s dating advice. abc news, myles garrett, mike silver, italian, peter king, diane sawyer, adam schefter, peter jennings, george mason, proposal, le’veon bell, abby wambach, natalie silver, silver, new jersey, shailene woodley, new york jets, jeff darlington, italian dinner, russini, abc, velcro shoes, the bronx, jerry garcia, espn, 9/11, tie-dye, sean payton, jets, red card, aaron rodgers yes full 53 752d81dc-888f-4d2f-a895-8ffbe0ac1586 Ep. 52: Christopher (Kid) Reid, Part 2 Kid talks about growing up in The Bronx and Queens worshipping seminal rappers like Melle Mel--and later getting to hang with his idols. After landing the lead role in House Party originally intended for Will Smith (who, thanks to Kid’s regrettable business decision, ended up with a hit sitcom on NBC that vaulted him to superstardom), Kid tormented Martin Lawrence on set and put his writing touches on the 1990 film that became a surprise sensation. We hear about Kid’s friendship with Bill Maher, who he defended (and privately chastized) after the comedian dropped an N-bomb on “Real Time,” and his latest musical effort, a pandemic-inspired collaboration with rapper Bizkit called “Horizon.” Kid also shares his thoughts on the chasm between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers and tells Mike and Natalie about his epic feud with their friend (and Pass It Down intro impresario) Luke Campbell of 2 Live Crew in ‘90s.

]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Christopher (Kid) Reid, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-51-christopher-kid-reid-part-2-EJEUDDTO Kid talks about growing up in The Bronx and Queens worshipping seminal rappers like Melle Mel--and later getting to hang with his idols. After landing the lead role in House Party originally intended for Will Smith (who, thanks to Kid’s regrettable business decision, ended up with a hit sitcom on NBC that vaulted him to superstardom), Kid tormented Martin Lawrence on set and put his writing touches on the 1990 film that became a surprise sensation. We hear about Kid’s friendship with Bill Maher, who he defended (and privately chastized) after the comedian dropped an N-bomb on “Real Time,” and his latest musical effort, a pandemic-inspired collaboration with rapper Bizkit called “Horizon.” Kid also shares his thoughts on the chasm between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers and tells Mike and Natalie about his epic feud with their friend (and Pass It Down intro impresario) Luke Campbell of 2 Live Crew in ‘90s.

]]> Ep. 52: Christopher (Kid) Reid, Part 2 Christopher (Kid) Reid, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 01:00:22 In September 1997, a young Sports Illustrated writer got banned from the Oakland Raiders’ training facility by owner Al Davis, then hopped a plane to Kansas City and went on a 72-hour bender with Chiefs star Derrick Thomas. Among Mike’s adventures was attending a memorable (wait for it) house party hosted by the late, great pass rusher the night before he led the Chiefs to a victory over the Raiders, during which they watched Mike Tyson defend his heavyweight title and enjoyed the uproarious commentary provided by another guest: hip-hop star Christopher (Kid) Reid, he of the unmistakable hi-top fade. Part 2 of our expansive conversation covers the early days of Kid N’ Play, their star turn in “House Party” (and the dubious decision that cost them a shot at sitcom success), Kid’s relentless clowning of Martin Lawrence, his defense of close friend Bill Maher after the “Real Time” host dropped an N-bomb and why he thinks Mike and Aaron Rodgers are an iconic NFL duo. In September 1997, a young Sports Illustrated writer got banned from the Oakland Raiders’ training facility by owner Al Davis, then hopped a plane to Kansas City and went on a 72-hour bender with Chiefs star Derrick Thomas. Among Mike’s adventures was attending a memorable (wait for it) house party hosted by the late, great pass rusher the night before he led the Chiefs to a victory over the Raiders, during which they watched Mike Tyson defend his heavyweight title and enjoyed the uproarious commentary provided by another guest: hip-hop star Christopher (Kid) Reid, he of the unmistakable hi-top fade. Part 2 of our expansive conversation covers the early days of Kid N’ Play, their star turn in “House Party” (and the dubious decision that cost them a shot at sitcom success), Kid’s relentless clowning of Martin Lawrence, his defense of close friend Bill Maher after the “Real Time” host dropped an N-bomb and why he thinks Mike and Aaron Rodgers are an iconic NFL duo. real time with bill maher, afro, jason whitlock, sundance, mike silver, jamie foxx, al sharpton, adam schefter, salt n pepa, kid n’ play, natalie silver, ice cube, nerd, common, pandemic, she’s gotta have it, politically incorrect, bronx, silver, kid, strip club, hi-top fade, hall of fame, queens, uncle luke, sports illustrated, jfk, derrick thomas, bizkit, will smith, 2 live crew, rick telander, fresh prince of bel air, rap beef, chance the rapper, vanilla ice, kansas city chiefs, bill maher, tupac, rock hudson, spike lee, james baldwin, house party, melle mel, chiefs, dr. z, christopher reid, public enemy, martin lawrence, hip hop, police brutality, black lives matter, aaron rodgers yes full 52 4a4a8bee-ec4f-458c-ac31-ec51f700dd76 Ep. 51: Christopher Reid, aka Kid (Part 1) Kid describes his early experiences as a celebrity, including the time he was asked to autograph an item that offended him on a deep level. He recalls touring with Digital Underground and then-roadie/all-purpose regulator Tupac Shakur, a future superstar who was shot on the night Kid and Mike met at Derrick Thomas’ house (and died six days later). And there’s a whole lot of reminiscing about what made Thomas special, from the Hall of Fame pass rusher’s legendary social stamina, to his impactful foundation, to his championing of a JFK conspiracy theory that traced back to his boss’s family.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Christopher (Kid) Reid, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-51-christopher-reid-aka-kid-RSE_MWOS Kid describes his early experiences as a celebrity, including the time he was asked to autograph an item that offended him on a deep level. He recalls touring with Digital Underground and then-roadie/all-purpose regulator Tupac Shakur, a future superstar who was shot on the night Kid and Mike met at Derrick Thomas’ house (and died six days later). And there’s a whole lot of reminiscing about what made Thomas special, from the Hall of Fame pass rusher’s legendary social stamina, to his impactful foundation, to his championing of a JFK conspiracy theory that traced back to his boss’s family.

]]> Ep. 51: Christopher Reid, aka Kid (Part 1) Christopher (Kid) Reid, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver 00:39:18 In September 1997, a young Sports Illustrated writer got banned from the Oakland Raiders’ training facility by owner Al Davis, then hopped a plane to Kansas City and went on a 72-hour bender with Chiefs star Derrick Thomas. Among Mike’s adventures was attending a memorable (wait for it) house party hosted by the late, great pass rusher the night before he led the Chiefs to a victory over the Raiders, during which they watched Mike Tyson defend his heavyweight title and enjoyed the uproarious commentary provided by another guest: hip-hop star Christopher (Kid) Reid, he of the iconic and unmistakable hi-top fade. In Part 1 of our expansive conversation, we talk about why Thomas was both the NFL’s pied piper and a very special human, Kid’s unique fashion sense as a young artist (and why he hoped none of his fans would copy it) and his profound belief that friend and fellow rapper Tupac Shakur was invincible. In September 1997, a young Sports Illustrated writer got banned from the Oakland Raiders’ training facility by owner Al Davis, then hopped a plane to Kansas City and went on a 72-hour bender with Chiefs star Derrick Thomas. Among Mike’s adventures was attending a memorable (wait for it) house party hosted by the late, great pass rusher the night before he led the Chiefs to a victory over the Raiders, during which they watched Mike Tyson defend his heavyweight title and enjoyed the uproarious commentary provided by another guest: hip-hop star Christopher (Kid) Reid, he of the iconic and unmistakable hi-top fade. In Part 1 of our expansive conversation, we talk about why Thomas was both the NFL’s pied piper and a very special human, Kid’s unique fashion sense as a young artist (and why he hoped none of his fans would copy it) and his profound belief that friend and fellow rapper Tupac Shakur was invincible. jason whitlock, al davis, conspiracy theory, schottenheimer, mike silver, mike tyson, digital underground, kid n’ play, jfk assassination, natalie silver, oliver stone, bronx, silver, charles oakley, kid, strip club, bruce smith, hi-top fade, hall of fame, queens, pied piper, sports illustrated, jfk, derrick thomas, louis xiii, derrick coleman, vietnam, kansas city chiefs, dennis rodman, shock g, oakland raiders, bill maher, shannon sharpe, tupac, house party, rodman, bootleg, john f. kennedy, chiefs, christopher reid, public enemy, raiders yes full 51 9712da98-c0ef-45fb-8fe6-c6da00039dfa Ep. 50: Don’t Play on the Freeway Why did Natalie get cut out of the family group chat on draft night? Did Kyle Shanahan do Matt LaFleur dirty? Can the disconnect between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers be bridged? What did Mike and John Elway do on a hotel balcony a few hours after the legendary quarterback’s last NFL game? Did Kyle change his mind about drafting Matt Jones because he caved to public perception? Will Jeff Darlington’s dad kick Mike’s ass? What small request do your humble podcast hosts have for their listeners? You have questions. We have answers.

]]> Thu, 6 May 2021 04:05:47 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-50-dont-play-on-the-freeway-6B0wdhOy Why did Natalie get cut out of the family group chat on draft night? Did Kyle Shanahan do Matt LaFleur dirty? Can the disconnect between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers be bridged? What did Mike and John Elway do on a hotel balcony a few hours after the legendary quarterback’s last NFL game? Did Kyle change his mind about drafting Matt Jones because he caved to public perception? Will Jeff Darlington’s dad kick Mike’s ass? What small request do your humble podcast hosts have for their listeners? You have questions. We have answers.

]]> Ep. 50: Don’t Play on the Freeway Natalie Silver, Mike Silver 00:50:26 Fresh off his first significant work trip in 14 months--to Denver, where he covered the Broncos’ draft (and got caught smack-dab in the middle of the Aaron Rodgers drama and the 49ers’ pre-draft hysteria)--Mike has no time for wannabe media flexers, Kyle Shanahan’s secrecy, people who value winning over friendship, perpetually working from home and a whole lot of other things. With Natalie drawing him out on a multitude of topics, including Matt LaFleur’s predicament, the Niners’ attempt to trade for Rodgers before drafting Trey Lance and John Elway’s thoughts on the Rodgers/Packers feud, Mike empties the notebook, unloads the chamber and issues a warning to all those who might be shook by his return to in-person journalism. Fresh off his first significant work trip in 14 months--to Denver, where he covered the Broncos’ draft (and got caught smack-dab in the middle of the Aaron Rodgers drama and the 49ers’ pre-draft hysteria)--Mike has no time for wannabe media flexers, Kyle Shanahan’s secrecy, people who value winning over friendship, perpetually working from home and a whole lot of other things. With Natalie drawing him out on a multitude of topics, including Matt LaFleur’s predicament, the Niners’ attempt to trade for Rodgers before drafting Trey Lance and John Elway’s thoughts on the Rodgers/Packers feud, Mike empties the notebook, unloads the chamber and issues a warning to all those who might be shook by his return to in-person journalism. lil’ wayne, super bowl, rate, 49ers, mike silver, jordan love, freaks of the industry, digital underground, peyton manning, natalie silver, packers, cal, nfl draft, lafleur, silver, draft, joe montana, sports illustrated, jeff darlington, mac jones, elway, covid-19, denver, green bay packers, rose bowl, shock g, tupac, shanahan, nfl network, trey lance, review, rodgers, donovan mcnabb, tom brady, broncos, dr. z, nfl, vaccine, aaron rodgers yes full 50 22a69edb-402a-40c9-8397-8f2f3e429499 Ep. 49: Talking Bills and Tennis with Kim and Jessica Pegula Fresh off a recent run to the Australian Open quarterfinals, Jessie Pegula details her unlikely rise to the upper echelon of the WTA Tour… and, equally impressive, her history of unwavering support for Bills quarterback Josh Allen, even as her mother grew skeptical during his first two seasons. Jessie also outs Kim as the most competitive person in the family and as a grunter on the hardcourt before getting into meatier matters, such as facing the great Serena Williams in a tournament final… and whether she and her competitors should stage WWE-like feuds to increase interest. Kim, meanwhile, explains why her quarterback will soon receive a lucrative contract extension and lays out her plan to help improve the NFL hiring cycle. Oh, and we hear about the time Kim bravely brought Mike to a meeting with the family members of a Trump Cabinet official.

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Kim Pegula, Jessie Pegula, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-49-talking-bills-and-tennis-with-kim-and-jessica-pegula-5p5RV6In Fresh off a recent run to the Australian Open quarterfinals, Jessie Pegula details her unlikely rise to the upper echelon of the WTA Tour… and, equally impressive, her history of unwavering support for Bills quarterback Josh Allen, even as her mother grew skeptical during his first two seasons. Jessie also outs Kim as the most competitive person in the family and as a grunter on the hardcourt before getting into meatier matters, such as facing the great Serena Williams in a tournament final… and whether she and her competitors should stage WWE-like feuds to increase interest. Kim, meanwhile, explains why her quarterback will soon receive a lucrative contract extension and lays out her plan to help improve the NFL hiring cycle. Oh, and we hear about the time Kim bravely brought Mike to a meeting with the family members of a Trump Cabinet official.

]]> Ep. 49: Talking Bills and Tennis with Kim and Jessica Pegula Natalie Silver, Kim Pegula, Jessie Pegula, Mike Silver 00:49:28 While filming an NFL Network feature on Bills owner Kim Pegula in 2016 (and gathering information for an accompanying NFL.com profile, “The Queen of Buffalo”), Mike got to know her daughter Jessie, who at the time was an injury-plagued tennis player battling to stay on the satellite circuit. She’s now the world’s 33rd-ranked player and is coming off a quarterfinal run at the Australian Open which coincided with the Bills’ first AFC championship game appearance in 26 years. We hear about Jessie’s journey from five-year-old ball-smacker to her recent run of excellence, learn how intimidating it is to face Serena Williams in a final and break down the grunting that occurs on the tour (and in friendly matchups with mom). We also get into star quarterback Josh Allen’s impending contract extension and discover which member of the Pegula family “always believed in” him, even during his early struggles. And everyone makes fun of Mike and his frequent verbal sparring partner in political discussions: Jessie’s father, Terry. While filming an NFL Network feature on Bills owner Kim Pegula in 2016 (and gathering information for an accompanying NFL.com profile, “The Queen of Buffalo”), Mike got to know her daughter Jessie, who at the time was an injury-plagued tennis player battling to stay on the satellite circuit. She’s now the world’s 33rd-ranked player and is coming off a quarterfinal run at the Australian Open which coincided with the Bills’ first AFC championship game appearance in 26 years. We hear about Jessie’s journey from five-year-old ball-smacker to her recent run of excellence, learn how intimidating it is to face Serena Williams in a final and break down the grunting that occurs on the tour (and in friendly matchups with mom). We also get into star quarterback Josh Allen’s impending contract extension and discover which member of the Pegula family “always believed in” him, even during his early struggles. And everyone makes fun of Mike and his frequent verbal sparring partner in political discussions: Jessie’s father, Terry. betsy devos, wimbledon, kournikova, mike silver, bills, sabres, california, mcdonald’s, jessica pegula, natalie silver, australian open, josh allen, wwe, nfl draft, silver, venus, dubai, draft, venus williams, kim pegula, grunting, mcenroe, serena, buffalo, u.s. open, eric bienemy, keyshawn johnson, wta, terry pegula, keyshawn, buffalo sabres, pegula, buffalo bills, serena williams, grand slam, pimm’s yes full 49 9a5f7921-3952-4168-bb28-b4ddfea20b1c Ep. 48: Thomas Dimitroff (Part 2) A few nights before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, Dimitroff hosted Silver and some of his NFL Network colleagues at his Buckhead home, treated them to some exquisitely selected bottles of expensive red wine and took them outside to try out the zip line he installed in his backyard. Drama ensued, all of which is recounted here. Dimitroff then welcomes a special guest who livened up a previous Pass It Down episode (with Packers coach Matt LaFleur) and solitics her thoughts on zip-line safety that trace back to a high-altitude adventure in a Costa Rican rainforest. Dimitroff ponders which quarterback his former offensive coordinator, current 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, will select with the third overall pick and weighs in on what the Falcons should do with the fourth overall selection. He leaves us with two stories about employees who smashed their cars into brick structures on his property--one of whom put the incident in his rear-view mirror and became the Jacksonville Jaguars’ general manager.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:57:56 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Thomas Dimitroff, Mike Silver, Leslie Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-48-thomas-dimitroff-part-2-zCTt8R8m A few nights before Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, Dimitroff hosted Silver and some of his NFL Network colleagues at his Buckhead home, treated them to some exquisitely selected bottles of expensive red wine and took them outside to try out the zip line he installed in his backyard. Drama ensued, all of which is recounted here. Dimitroff then welcomes a special guest who livened up a previous Pass It Down episode (with Packers coach Matt LaFleur) and solitics her thoughts on zip-line safety that trace back to a high-altitude adventure in a Costa Rican rainforest. Dimitroff ponders which quarterback his former offensive coordinator, current 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, will select with the third overall pick and weighs in on what the Falcons should do with the fourth overall selection. He leaves us with two stories about employees who smashed their cars into brick structures on his property--one of whom put the incident in his rear-view mirror and became the Jacksonville Jaguars’ general manager.

]]> Ep. 48: Thomas Dimitroff (Part 2) Thomas Dimitroff, Mike Silver, Leslie Silver, Natalie Silver 00:36:06 After an unconventional scouting career during which he camped in a VW Van between college visits--and a Skype interview for the Atlanta Falcons’ vacant general manager job in 2008 that reflected his underdog status--Thomas Dimitroff surprisingly landed the gig and ascended to the upper echelon of his profession. During his 13-season tenure, which ended with his firing last fall, Dimitroff built the Falcons into a consistent winner and took the franchise to the verge of its first championship before an unfathomable Tom Brady comeback spoiled Atlanta’s Super Bowl LI experience. In Part 2 of a wide-ranging conversation with a journalist he knows well (and that journalist’s counterculture-embracing daughter), Dimitroff describes an epic (and possibly wine-fueled) zip-line mishap that took place a few nights before Super Bowl LIII, tells us who the 49ers and Falcons might draft (respectively) with the third and fourth picks of the 2021 draft and reveals which two personnel executives damaged his property on their way out of his driveway. After an unconventional scouting career during which he camped in a VW Van between college visits--and a Skype interview for the Atlanta Falcons’ vacant general manager job in 2008 that reflected his underdog status--Thomas Dimitroff surprisingly landed the gig and ascended to the upper echelon of his profession. During his 13-season tenure, which ended with his firing last fall, Dimitroff built the Falcons into a consistent winner and took the franchise to the verge of its first championship before an unfathomable Tom Brady comeback spoiled Atlanta’s Super Bowl LI experience. In Part 2 of a wide-ranging conversation with a journalist he knows well (and that journalist’s counterculture-embracing daughter), Dimitroff describes an epic (and possibly wine-fueled) zip-line mishap that took place a few nights before Super Bowl LIII, tells us who the 49ers and Falcons might draft (respectively) with the third and fourth picks of the 2021 draft and reveals which two personnel executives damaged his property on their way out of his driveway. james palmer, 49ers, mike silver, trevor lawrence, venezuela, natalie silver, packers, arthur blank, shortbread, rhett lewis, alex mack, silver, matt ryan, julio jones, honeymoon, kyle shanahan, jeff darlington, mac jones, costa rica, green bay packers, dave caldwell, matt lafleur, wine, nfl network, falcons, san francisco 49ers, atlanta falcons, zip line, justin fields, ecuador yes full 48 1ce6770b-aef5-4362-b180-269894213e7a Ep. 47: Thomas Dimitroff (Part 1) Dimitroff shares vagabond stories from his scouting days, recalling how his VW van came in handy in the wake of 9/11--and how his dying father’s advice convinced him not to get caught up in being overly conventional. He explains the aggressive mindset that fueled his 2011 draft-night trade for wide receiver Julio Jones, and he revisits quarterback Matt Ryan’s choppy first year with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and the relationship-repair efforts that fueled the Falcons’ Super Bowl LI run. Dimitroff then relives the horror of that evening in Houston during which his team blew a 28-3 lead, botched a chance to kick a game-securing field goal and watched Tom Brady lead the New England Patriots to an incredible comeback that still haunts the franchise.

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Thomas Dimitroff, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-47-thomas-dimitroff-part-1-2xnvYVUl Dimitroff shares vagabond stories from his scouting days, recalling how his VW van came in handy in the wake of 9/11--and how his dying father’s advice convinced him not to get caught up in being overly conventional. He explains the aggressive mindset that fueled his 2011 draft-night trade for wide receiver Julio Jones, and he revisits quarterback Matt Ryan’s choppy first year with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and the relationship-repair efforts that fueled the Falcons’ Super Bowl LI run. Dimitroff then relives the horror of that evening in Houston during which his team blew a 28-3 lead, botched a chance to kick a game-securing field goal and watched Tom Brady lead the New England Patriots to an incredible comeback that still haunts the franchise.

]]> Ep. 47: Thomas Dimitroff (Part 1) Thomas Dimitroff, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver 00:52:19 After an unconventional scouting career during which he camped in a VW Van between college visits--and a Skype interview for the Atlanta Falcons’ vacant general manager job in 2008 that reflected his underdog status--Thomas Dimitroff surprisingly landed the gig and ascended to the upper echelon of his profession. During his 13-season tenure, which ended with his firing last fall, Dimitroff built the Falcons into a consistent winner and took the franchise to the verge of its first championship before an unfathomable Tom Brady comeback spoiled Atlanta’s Super Bowl LI experience. In a wide-ranging conversation with a journalist he knows well (and that journalist’s counterculture-embracing daughter), Dimitroff takes us on a journey that includes a Hole In One at Augusta National, an epic (and possibly wine-fueled) zip-line mishap and the infamous “counseling sessions” that bridged the relationship divide between Kyle Shanahan and Matt Ryan. After an unconventional scouting career during which he camped in a VW Van between college visits--and a Skype interview for the Atlanta Falcons’ vacant general manager job in 2008 that reflected his underdog status--Thomas Dimitroff surprisingly landed the gig and ascended to the upper echelon of his profession. During his 13-season tenure, which ended with his firing last fall, Dimitroff built the Falcons into a consistent winner and took the franchise to the verge of its first championship before an unfathomable Tom Brady comeback spoiled Atlanta’s Super Bowl LI experience. In a wide-ranging conversation with a journalist he knows well (and that journalist’s counterculture-embracing daughter), Dimitroff takes us on a journey that includes a Hole In One at Augusta National, an epic (and possibly wine-fueled) zip-line mishap and the infamous “counseling sessions” that bridged the relationship divide between Kyle Shanahan and Matt Ryan. uc berkeley, ferris bueller’s day off, super bowl, mike silver, bill cowher, new england patriots, counterculture, natalie silver, dick’s, packers, boogie nights, vw van, schitt’s creek, arthur blank, silver, patriots, matt ryan, julio jones, kyle shanahan, bill belichick, the office, green bay packers, bobby beathard, pga superstore, hole in one, browns, tom brady, 9/11, falcons, pete carroll, bill parcells, atlanta falcons, augusta national, aaron rodgers yes full 47 b6d2397c-0493-47ae-a7e8-01c7540d77da Ep. 46: The Athletic’s Vic Tafur Talks Raiders & Other Mayhem After explaining why he was drawn to Michigan defensive end Kwity Paye as the subject of a pre-draft profile, Tafur breaks down the logic (or lack thereof) behind the Raiders’ offseason moves and assesses the state of the relationship between head coach Jon Gruden and quarterback Derek Carr. Vic then recalls the fateful Daily Cal sports recruitment meeting where he got his first journalism assignment--and the first of many acerbic comments from his exceptionally loud sports editor. We learn about Mike’s introduction to rap music (and the over-the-top article it provoked), how neither he nor Vic have it in them to enjoy the Pac-12’s recent run of hoops success and why Natalie’s youth soccer experiences make her a kindred spirit. Vic shares the backstory behind his exclusive story on then-Raiders receiver Nelson Agholor’s “You suck” speech to his teammates last December, and the charged phone conversation with Agholor that followed. And if you’re still with us toward the end of the episode, you’ll be treated to Vic’s recounting of his infamous Twitter feud with a veteran NFL writer, complete with the obligatory reference to a popular adult-video internet site.

]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Vic Tafur, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-46-the-athletics-vic-tafur-talks-raiders-other-mayhem-li7CoEI7 After explaining why he was drawn to Michigan defensive end Kwity Paye as the subject of a pre-draft profile, Tafur breaks down the logic (or lack thereof) behind the Raiders’ offseason moves and assesses the state of the relationship between head coach Jon Gruden and quarterback Derek Carr. Vic then recalls the fateful Daily Cal sports recruitment meeting where he got his first journalism assignment--and the first of many acerbic comments from his exceptionally loud sports editor. We learn about Mike’s introduction to rap music (and the over-the-top article it provoked), how neither he nor Vic have it in them to enjoy the Pac-12’s recent run of hoops success and why Natalie’s youth soccer experiences make her a kindred spirit. Vic shares the backstory behind his exclusive story on then-Raiders receiver Nelson Agholor’s “You suck” speech to his teammates last December, and the charged phone conversation with Agholor that followed. And if you’re still with us toward the end of the episode, you’ll be treated to Vic’s recounting of his infamous Twitter feud with a veteran NFL writer, complete with the obligatory reference to a popular adult-video internet site.

]]> Ep. 46: The Athletic’s Vic Tafur Talks Raiders & Other Mayhem Mike Silver, Vic Tafur, Natalie Silver 01:13:12 Shortly before the start of his freshman year at UC Berkeley, Vic Tafur showed up for a meeting hosted by then-Daily Cal sports editor Mike Silver and volunteered to do a wheelchair-tennis story. Thirty-four years and many beers later, Tafur has survived his friendship with Silver to become a highly accomplished journalist, providing cutting-edge coverage of the Las Vegas Raiders and all things NFL for The Athletic. From Jon Gruden’s Plan C to Derek Carr’s future to Nelson Agholor’s late-season tirade, Tafur takes us on an all-access tour of Raider Nation--and cracks us up with soccer-dad stories, Twitter takedowns and an unvarnished explanation of why he can’t cheer the success of Cal’s Pac-12 rivals. Shortly before the start of his freshman year at UC Berkeley, Vic Tafur showed up for a meeting hosted by then-Daily Cal sports editor Mike Silver and volunteered to do a wheelchair-tennis story. Thirty-four years and many beers later, Tafur has survived his friendship with Silver to become a highly accomplished journalist, providing cutting-edge coverage of the Las Vegas Raiders and all things NFL for The Athletic. From Jon Gruden’s Plan C to Derek Carr’s future to Nelson Agholor’s late-season tirade, Tafur takes us on an all-access tour of Raider Nation--and cracks us up with soccer-dad stories, Twitter takedowns and an unvarnished explanation of why he can’t cheer the success of Cal’s Pac-12 rivals. uc berkeley, bruce irvin, russell wilson, stanford, uc santa barbara, mike silver, mike fleiss, joe kapp, big game, derek carr, natalie silver, campanelli, ice cube, rap, cal, run dmc, combine, aftermath, nfl draft, silver, flowers for algernon, tara vandeveer, lester hayes, chargers, ucla, twitter, 2 live crew, nelson agholor, dr. dre, hue jackson, rose bowl, lindsay gottlieb, jon gruden, antonio brown, eazy-e, kendrick lamar, gambling, amy trask, las vegas raiders, khalil mack, kanye, daily cal, usc, pornhub, bachelor party, nwa, raiders, mock draft yes full 46 738afbf5-931f-4096-b079-97189acfc621 Ep. 45: Hue Jackson: The Sangria Chronicles Beginning with the backstory behind the infamous sangria photo--in the immediate aftermath of his firing by the Browns--Jackson shares a barrage of previously unreported details about his ill-fated stint with the franchise. Following a one-and-done, 8-8 season as the Oakland Raiders’ head coach in 2011, Jackson had worked his way back to prominence as a highly regarded offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, only to accept the Browns’ job under false pretenses. He explains how he tried to fight back against management’s aggressive-tanking plan, took extreme measures to ensure the franchise selected Myles Garrett with the first overall pick of the 2017 draft and received a secret contract extension as an acknowledgment of his raw deal. We also talk agave rashes, Andy Dalton in Chicago, how he almost got the Cal job in 2012 and why he suspects that Baker Mayfield hates him, among other scintillating subjects.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:37:50 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Hue Jackson) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-45-hue-jackson-the-sangria-chronicles-laOWdotv Beginning with the backstory behind the infamous sangria photo--in the immediate aftermath of his firing by the Browns--Jackson shares a barrage of previously unreported details about his ill-fated stint with the franchise. Following a one-and-done, 8-8 season as the Oakland Raiders’ head coach in 2011, Jackson had worked his way back to prominence as a highly regarded offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, only to accept the Browns’ job under false pretenses. He explains how he tried to fight back against management’s aggressive-tanking plan, took extreme measures to ensure the franchise selected Myles Garrett with the first overall pick of the 2017 draft and received a secret contract extension as an acknowledgment of his raw deal. We also talk agave rashes, Andy Dalton in Chicago, how he almost got the Cal job in 2012 and why he suspects that Baker Mayfield hates him, among other scintillating subjects.

]]> Ep. 45: Hue Jackson: The Sangria Chronicles Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Hue Jackson 01:02:49 A few days after being fired as the Cleveland Browns’ head coach in 2018, Hue Jackson posed with Mike Silver and two oversized sangria-filled glasses as a satirical statement on a disastrous professional endeavor. In this wide-ranging conversation about his otherwise impressive coaching career, Jackson talks about why he was destined to fail from the start in Cleveland, why he believes ownership viewed him as disposable and what he hopes to gain by speaking out. We also learn who helped stage the infamous sangria photo (hint: she co-hosts a podcast), how Jackson finally convinced Browns management to draft Myles Garrett and what he thinks of the Bears’ signing of Andy Dalton. A few days after being fired as the Cleveland Browns’ head coach in 2018, Hue Jackson posed with Mike Silver and two oversized sangria-filled glasses as a satirical statement on a disastrous professional endeavor. In this wide-ranging conversation about his otherwise impressive coaching career, Jackson talks about why he was destined to fail from the start in Cleveland, why he believes ownership viewed him as disposable and what he hopes to gain by speaking out. We also learn who helped stage the infamous sangria photo (hint: she co-hosts a podcast), how Jackson finally convinced Browns management to draft Myles Garrett and what he thinks of the Bears’ signing of Andy Dalton. tequila, myles garrett, mike silver, cincinnati, brandon marshall, house of athlete, sangria, jimmy haslam, natalie silver, cal, chad johnson, fred taylor, silver, bears, cleveland, hard knocks, oakland, jared goff, jeff darlington, donte´ stallworth, marvin lewis, coliseum, ray lewis, rose bowl, andy dalton, baker mayfield, michael vick, hot air balloon, browns, agave, usc, bengals, raiders yes full 45 339a4c74-d469-48ad-b1c7-c1cb394bcf3d Ep. 44: Legendary photographer Michael Zagaris (Part 2) Eager to photograph the Rolling Stones in the early ‘70s, Zagaris talks his way onto a tour by impersonating an editor of English Vogue and never looks back. He also recalls getting caught in the crossfire of a violent clash between Led Zeppelin and iconic rock impresario Bill Graham and tells the story of a wild acid trip on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach with T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan, during which they “hear the universe” but tragically miss the band’s scheduled gig. Zagaris also talks about how San Francisco has gotten less weird and the toxicity of the Trump presidency and the extremism it fostered. He closes with a classic story about the origin of “The Object” on the cover of Zeppelin’s album Presence.

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Michael Zagaris) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-44-legendary-photographer-michael-zagaris-part-2-RjNiFGMh Eager to photograph the Rolling Stones in the early ‘70s, Zagaris talks his way onto a tour by impersonating an editor of English Vogue and never looks back. He also recalls getting caught in the crossfire of a violent clash between Led Zeppelin and iconic rock impresario Bill Graham and tells the story of a wild acid trip on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach with T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan, during which they “hear the universe” but tragically miss the band’s scheduled gig. Zagaris also talks about how San Francisco has gotten less weird and the toxicity of the Trump presidency and the extremism it fostered. He closes with a classic story about the origin of “The Object” on the cover of Zeppelin’s album Presence.

]]> Ep. 44: Legendary photographer Michael Zagaris (Part 2) Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Michael Zagaris 00:42:53 In 1968, Michael Zagaris was a young law student and Bobby Kennedy campaign staffer who witnessed the Senator’s assassination. That horrific event set him on a path to personal fulfillment that, after a hashish-fueled conversation with famed rock guitarist Eric Clapton, propelled him into an unforeseen profession: He became one of the great rock n’ roll--and sports--photographers of alltime. In Part 2 of this captivating conversation, the longtime 49ers and A’s photographer talks about touring with the Rolling Stones during their heyday in the early ‘70s, getting caught in the middle of a dark dispute between Led Zeppelin and rock impresario Bill Graham, and tripping so hard after dropping acid with T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan that it caused the cancellation of a show. In 1968, Michael Zagaris was a young law student and Bobby Kennedy campaign staffer who witnessed the Senator’s assassination. That horrific event set him on a path to personal fulfillment that, after a hashish-fueled conversation with famed rock guitarist Eric Clapton, propelled him into an unforeseen profession: He became one of the great rock n’ roll--and sports--photographers of alltime. In Part 2 of this captivating conversation, the longtime 49ers and A’s photographer talks about touring with the Rolling Stones during their heyday in the early ‘70s, getting caught in the middle of a dark dispute between Led Zeppelin and rock impresario Bill Graham, and tripping so hard after dropping acid with T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan that it caused the cancellation of a show. zeppelin, bible, 49ers, mike silver, keith, tech, socialism, sixties, mick jagger, acid, san francisco, trump, natalie silver, internet, marc bolan, silver, techies, robert plant, jimmy page, robert frank, lsd, tull, homeless, vogue, rolling stones, john bonham, bill graham, keith richards, prague spring, evangelicals, revolution, family dog, creem, zagaris, mick, fdr, koran, peter frampton, communism, stones, swan song, a’s, led zeppelin, berkeley, the object, t-rex, jethro tull, capitalism, peter grant, qanon, lemon wafer, english vogue, iphone, democracy yes full 44 a8607ee9-52d0-418e-80e9-880fb0a24a97 Ep. 43: Gaucho Fever (Featuring Josh Elliott): UC Santa Barbara March Madness Special Featured guest Josh Elliott tells Mike, Natalie and her younger brothers--UCSB students Greg and Robbie--how he ended up playing water polo at the school in the ‘90s and why the former Good Morning America personality still feels so connected to his alma mater. With the Gauchos set to take on Creighton in a first-round game on Saturday, Josh recalls the talented UCSB team from his freshman year that defeated future national champion UNLV in the regular season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Greg describes calling the JaQuori McLaughlin buzzer beater in a packed Thunderdome in March of 2020 just before the shelter-in-place order was instituted, and how the pandemic has impacted college life in the year that followed. Josh weighs in on Creighton head coach Doug McDermott’s “plantation speech” and paints a hopeful picture of the Gauchos’ prospects for the first round and beyond. Eyebrow-raising stories featuring UCSB alums and accomplished actors Michael Douglas and Gwyneth Paltrow, and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, should have Isla Vista popping before tipoff.

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Josh Elliott, Natalie Silver, Robbie Silver, Greg Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-43-gaucho-fever-featuring-josh-elliott-uc-santa-barbara-march-madness-special-GGf5DfXw Featured guest Josh Elliott tells Mike, Natalie and her younger brothers--UCSB students Greg and Robbie--how he ended up playing water polo at the school in the ‘90s and why the former Good Morning America personality still feels so connected to his alma mater. With the Gauchos set to take on Creighton in a first-round game on Saturday, Josh recalls the talented UCSB team from his freshman year that defeated future national champion UNLV in the regular season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Greg describes calling the JaQuori McLaughlin buzzer beater in a packed Thunderdome in March of 2020 just before the shelter-in-place order was instituted, and how the pandemic has impacted college life in the year that followed. Josh weighs in on Creighton head coach Doug McDermott’s “plantation speech” and paints a hopeful picture of the Gauchos’ prospects for the first round and beyond. Eyebrow-raising stories featuring UCSB alums and accomplished actors Michael Douglas and Gwyneth Paltrow, and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, should have Isla Vista popping before tipoff.

]]> Ep. 43: Gaucho Fever (Featuring Josh Elliott): UC Santa Barbara March Madness Special Josh Elliott, Natalie Silver, Robbie Silver, Greg Silver, Mike Silver 01:21:39 The UCSB Gauchos are in the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time in a decade, and Natalie’s younger brothers are relishing the ride. Greg, a senior, has been calling games for the campus radio station while Robbie, a freshman, roots on the Big West Conference champs while adjusting to campus life in the time of COVID. And what better sherpa for their journey than UCSB alum Josh Elliott, Mike’s former Sports Illustrated compadre who went on to become a major television personality (Good Morning America, NBC Sports, CBS News)... and who gave the 2014 commencement address at his beloved alma mater. Among the highlights in this rollicking episode: a vicious assessment of the racially insensitive postgame speech made by the head coach of UCSB’s first-round opponent; a story about one of Josh’s college buddies hooking up with a fellow Gaucho who become an A-list actress (it didn’t end well); and how tortilla-tossing became a thing at UCSB sporting events. The UCSB Gauchos are in the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time in a decade, and Natalie’s younger brothers are relishing the ride. Greg, a senior, has been calling games for the campus radio station while Robbie, a freshman, roots on the Big West Conference champs while adjusting to campus life in the time of COVID. And what better sherpa for their journey than UCSB alum Josh Elliott, Mike’s former Sports Illustrated compadre who went on to become a major television personality (Good Morning America, NBC Sports, CBS News)... and who gave the 2014 commencement address at his beloved alma mater. Among the highlights in this rollicking episode: a vicious assessment of the racially insensitive postgame speech made by the head coach of UCSB’s first-round opponent; a story about one of Josh’s college buddies hooking up with a fellow Gaucho who become an A-list actress (it didn’t end well); and how tortilla-tossing became a thing at UCSB sporting events. gma, super bowl, uc santa barbara, mike silver, mike fleiss, bill o’brien, dementor, poddy train me, cal poly, ferris bueller, natalie silver, greg anthony, joe pasternack, stacey augmon, doug marrone, creighton, silver, ted, jaquori mclaughlin, meyers leonard, del playa, jaquori, goop, virginia, tortillas, ucsb, cbs, bill belichick, uva, coach k, shakespeare in love, michael douglas, gauchos, josh elliott, abc, larry johnson, nbc sports, water polo, romancing the stone, kraft, dennis rodman, jimmy butler, beer dye, belichick, dodgers, rodman, greg mcdermott, robert kraft, gwyneth paltrow, good morning america, jen psaki, bobby knight, kirk gibson, unlv yes full 43 0b18b3e2-9186-4a39-be55-2e69de8868c3 Ep. 42: Legendary photographer Michael Zagaris (Part 1) For a few blissful moments shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968, young campaign staffer Michael Zagaris believed Bobby Kennedy would become President. The Senator had just won the California primary, but moments after his victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, he was assassinated--as Zagaris and others looked on in horror. In Part 1 of our wide-ranging look at his legendary career, Zagaris recounts RFK’s shooting and the impact it had on his psyche and aspirations. Ultimately, advice from guitar god Eric Clapton--after the two had shared several bowls of hashish in a Sausalito hotel room--would compel Zagaris to become a photographer, one who would make a massive impact in the rock n’ roll and sports worlds. We learn about his Baptism By Vomit (courtesy of drunken Doors frontman Jim Morrison) and much, much more.

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:15:04 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Michael Zagaris) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-42-legendary-photographer-michael-zagaris-part-1-loYj2KOi For a few blissful moments shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968, young campaign staffer Michael Zagaris believed Bobby Kennedy would become President. The Senator had just won the California primary, but moments after his victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, he was assassinated--as Zagaris and others looked on in horror. In Part 1 of our wide-ranging look at his legendary career, Zagaris recounts RFK’s shooting and the impact it had on his psyche and aspirations. Ultimately, advice from guitar god Eric Clapton--after the two had shared several bowls of hashish in a Sausalito hotel room--would compel Zagaris to become a photographer, one who would make a massive impact in the rock n’ roll and sports worlds. We learn about his Baptism By Vomit (courtesy of drunken Doors frontman Jim Morrison) and much, much more.

]]> Ep. 42: Legendary photographer Michael Zagaris (Part 1) Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Michael Zagaris 00:44:03 In 1968, Michael Zagaris was a young law student and Bobby Kennedy campaign staffer who witnessed the Senator’s assassination. That horrific event set him on a path to personal fulfillment that, after a hashish-fueled conversation with famed rock guitarist Eric Clapton, propelled him into an unforeseen profession: He became one of the great rock n’ roll--and sports--photographers of alltime. In Part 1 of this captivating conversation, the longtime 49ers and A’s photographer retraces the pivotal moments of his journey, from the fateful night of RFK’s murder after winning the California primary to the Northern California Folk Rock Festival at which Doors frontman Jim Morrison drunkenly vomited over his shoulder. In 1968, Michael Zagaris was a young law student and Bobby Kennedy campaign staffer who witnessed the Senator’s assassination. That horrific event set him on a path to personal fulfillment that, after a hashish-fueled conversation with famed rock guitarist Eric Clapton, propelled him into an unforeseen profession: He became one of the great rock n’ roll--and sports--photographers of alltime. In Part 1 of this captivating conversation, the longtime 49ers and A’s photographer retraces the pivotal moments of his journey, from the fateful night of RFK’s murder after winning the California primary to the Northern California Folk Rock Festival at which Doors frontman Jim Morrison drunkenly vomited over his shoulder. eddie debartolo, rosey grier, 49ers, mike silver, rafer johnson, erdogan, acid, eric clapton, trump, natalie silver, john wooden, country joe and the fish, rfk, silver, cuban missile crisis, ravi shankar, janis joplin, jfk, the doors, robert f. kennedy, lsd, iggy pop, vince lombardi, hashish, tom wolfe, bobby kennedy, steve miller, zagaris, clapton, grateful dead, herman hesse, midnight express, the beatles, kennedy, a’s, fillmore, cream, holocaust, jim morrison, jerry jones, ken kesey, hunter s. thompson, aldous huxley, kezar stadium yes full 42 e1ebecf1-0595-4829-90e7-487c96fe301d Ep. 41: Sage Rosenfels (Part 2) Beginning with his hilarious recap of the notorious “Rosencopter” defeat to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, and continuing with his evocative portrayal of the tension between future Hall of Famer Brett Favre and head coach Brad Childress during the Minnesota Vikings’ 2009 season, Sage entertains us with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insights, at one point describing “the best throw I’ve ever seen in the sport of football.” He then pivots into a political discussion that excoriates Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and other right-wing zealots--likening the ex-President’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection to that of a coach giving a fiery pregame speech--and explores the possibility of him holding higher office. We also hear the story of Natalie’s arresting question to her father while she was in the middle of a charged protest on UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza and he was charging toward the Super Bowl party he was co-hosting in Houston.

]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Sage Rosenfels, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-41-sage-rosenfels-part-2-sOUM_eTp Beginning with his hilarious recap of the notorious “Rosencopter” defeat to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, and continuing with his evocative portrayal of the tension between future Hall of Famer Brett Favre and head coach Brad Childress during the Minnesota Vikings’ 2009 season, Sage entertains us with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insights, at one point describing “the best throw I’ve ever seen in the sport of football.” He then pivots into a political discussion that excoriates Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and other right-wing zealots--likening the ex-President’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection to that of a coach giving a fiery pregame speech--and explores the possibility of him holding higher office. We also hear the story of Natalie’s arresting question to her father while she was in the middle of a charged protest on UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza and he was charging toward the Super Bowl party he was co-hosting in Houston.

]]> Ep. 41: Sage Rosenfels (Part 2) Sage Rosenfels, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 00:49:36 After 11 seasons as an NFL quarterback, Sage soaked up enough football knowledge to justify the name his free-thinking parents (who apparently don’t like being referred to as “hippies”) bequeathed him. He shares more wisdom in Part 2 of our conversation, reflecting upon the infamous “Rosencopter” game with the Houston Texans and the surreal 2009 season as Brett Favre’s backup with the Minnesota Vikings. An outspoken critic of Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other right-wing zealots, Sage also talks politics, revealing that he’s been recruited to run for the U.S. Senate (in his home state of Iowa) and Congress (in his current state of Nebraska). After 11 seasons as an NFL quarterback, Sage soaked up enough football knowledge to justify the name his free-thinking parents (who apparently don’t like being referred to as “hippies”) bequeathed him. He shares more wisdom in Part 2 of our conversation, reflecting upon the infamous “Rosencopter” game with the Houston Texans and the surreal 2009 season as Brett Favre’s backup with the Minnesota Vikings. An outspoken critic of Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other right-wing zealots, Sage also talks politics, revealing that he’s been recruited to run for the U.S. Senate (in his home state of Iowa) and Congress (in his current state of Nebraska). uc berkeley, jewish space lasers, favre, brett favre, bible, west coast offense, 49ers, mike silver, escalade, rosencopter, whataburger, peyton manning, trump, bill walsh, natalie silver, texans, insurrection, silver, jared allen, aoc, joe montana, kyle shanahan, manning, o.j. simpson, milo, sean mcvay, andy reid, julius peppers, shanahan, beto, minnesota, houston, sproul plaza, ted cruz, colts, vikings yes full 41 100ffbb0-5283-4358-8603-4c023adc3633 Ep. 40: Sage Rosenfels (Part 1) Following a brief comparison of Mike’s and Sage’s inductions into respective Jewish Sports Hall of Fames, the longtime NFL quarterback talks about his unconventional upbringing in rural Iowa, his emergence as an NFL prospect and the PhD course in offense he received from future 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan that changed the course of his career. We also hear about Texans owner Cal McNair’s unlikely hobby, the organization’s current train-wreck status and why Sage believes star quarterback Deshaun Watson has every right to try to bolt. We also hear about the shrewd career advice Sage got from future Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett and the meathead culture that still permeates NFL coaching circles.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Sage Rosenfels) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-40-sage-rosenfels-part-1-olgLz8cE Following a brief comparison of Mike’s and Sage’s inductions into respective Jewish Sports Hall of Fames, the longtime NFL quarterback talks about his unconventional upbringing in rural Iowa, his emergence as an NFL prospect and the PhD course in offense he received from future 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan that changed the course of his career. We also hear about Texans owner Cal McNair’s unlikely hobby, the organization’s current train-wreck status and why Sage believes star quarterback Deshaun Watson has every right to try to bolt. We also hear about the shrewd career advice Sage got from future Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett and the meathead culture that still permeates NFL coaching circles.

]]> Ep. 40: Sage Rosenfels (Part 1) Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Sage Rosenfels 00:45:43 After 11 seasons as an NFL quarterback, Sage soaked up enough football knowledge to justify the name his free-thinking parents (who apparently don’t like being referred to as “hippies”) bequeathed him. We hear about his alternative upbringing in small-town Iowa, his intellectual enlightenment under then-Texans offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and his surreal 2009 season as Brett Favre’s backup in Minnesota--with equal parts insight and humor. He also tells us why he sympathizes with star quarterback Deshaun Watson’s desire to get the hell out of Houston. After 11 seasons as an NFL quarterback, Sage soaked up enough football knowledge to justify the name his free-thinking parents (who apparently don’t like being referred to as “hippies”) bequeathed him. We hear about his alternative upbringing in small-town Iowa, his intellectual enlightenment under then-Texans offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and his surreal 2009 season as Brett Favre’s backup in Minnesota--with equal parts insight and humor. He also tells us why he sympathizes with star quarterback Deshaun Watson’s desire to get the hell out of Houston. uc berkeley, favre, brett favre, midwife, bodhi, washington football team, mike silver, jewish sports hall of fame, walsh, natalie silver, texans, picabo street, silver, meathead, deshaun watson, kyle shanahan, kubiak, iowa, iowa state, bode miller, andy reid, kendall roy, deshaun, dolphins, brady, belichick, jason garrett, tom brady, point break, vikings yes full 40 360189e8-485c-4474-9ecf-3e88e4851c55 Ep. 39: Amy Trask, Princess of Darkness (Part 2) Mike and Amy have had their battles, one of which occurred in the aftermath of a surreal press conference that featured one of her Raiders employees railing at another sports journalist and his “smoke pot smokin’ buddy Mike Silver” (who at the time was not present and was not, in fact, his buddy). We segue from that story to another Marijuana Moment--this time, in the form of a question that Natalie, then a Cal student, posed to Amy, a panelist at a packed party hosted by Mike before Super Bowl 50. We hear about Amy’s friendship with Ice Cube, her partner in ‘The Big3’ (a basketball league featuring retired stars), and her affinity for ice cream, emailing instead of texting and being disturbingly polite and civil on Twitter. (Don’t worry--she still goes ham in real life.) We also get Amy’s side of her infamous press-box shushing of sports columnist Ann Killion during the national anthem, as detailed in Ep. 28.

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:50:33 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Amy Trask) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-39-amy-trask-princess-of-darkness-part-2-kuThvvPb Mike and Amy have had their battles, one of which occurred in the aftermath of a surreal press conference that featured one of her Raiders employees railing at another sports journalist and his “smoke pot smokin’ buddy Mike Silver” (who at the time was not present and was not, in fact, his buddy). We segue from that story to another Marijuana Moment--this time, in the form of a question that Natalie, then a Cal student, posed to Amy, a panelist at a packed party hosted by Mike before Super Bowl 50. We hear about Amy’s friendship with Ice Cube, her partner in ‘The Big3’ (a basketball league featuring retired stars), and her affinity for ice cream, emailing instead of texting and being disturbingly polite and civil on Twitter. (Don’t worry--she still goes ham in real life.) We also get Amy’s side of her infamous press-box shushing of sports columnist Ann Killion during the national anthem, as detailed in Ep. 28.

]]> Ep. 39: Amy Trask, Princess of Darkness (Part 2) Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Amy Trask 00:38:22 Back in the ‘90s, after one of the many times that Mike was banned from the Raiders’ locker room by legendary owner Al Davis, Amy--the NFL’s first woman CEO--had to cut a $10,000 check to the league to pay off the fine. Their remarkably chummy professional relationship survived that and many other adventures, including the 2002 Sports Illustrated profile that spawned her iconic nickname. In the second part of this fast-paced and provocative conversation, Amy talks about her obsession with ice cream, her business partnership with Ice Cube, the time one of her Raiders employees publicly called Mike a “smoke pot smokin’ buddy” of another sports journalist--and the far more intelligent query about marijuana that Natalie asked and Amy answered during a pre-Super Bowl 50 panel. Back in the ‘90s, after one of the many times that Mike was banned from the Raiders’ locker room by legendary owner Al Davis, Amy--the NFL’s first woman CEO--had to cut a $10,000 check to the league to pay off the fine. Their remarkably chummy professional relationship survived that and many other adventures, including the 2002 Sports Illustrated profile that spawned her iconic nickname. In the second part of this fast-paced and provocative conversation, Amy talks about her obsession with ice cream, her business partnership with Ice Cube, the time one of her Raiders employees publicly called Mike a “smoke pot smokin’ buddy” of another sports journalist--and the far more intelligent query about marijuana that Natalie asked and Amy answered during a pre-Super Bowl 50 panel. uc berkeley, super bowl, al davis, nancy lieberman, mike silver, jeannie buss, henry’s, blackberry, natalie silver, ice cube, ann killion, hannah storm, and hi, cal, email, ipo, pot, marijuana, silver, charles oakley, ice cream, obama, jared goff, steve kerr, jeff darlington, twitter, scott fujita, puffy, george gervin, big3, gif, ham, oakland raiders, shaq, clyde drexler, text, d’qwell jackson, kobe, diddy, irs, national anthem, lisa leslie, nwa, raiders yes full 39 2ae01665-e69b-4bc7-ba9c-68e154882ad4 Ep. 38: Charissa Thompson & Jeff Darlington (Part 2: YOU HEARD ME) Beginning with Mike and Charissa’s origin story (featuring mimosas and a double entendre-drenched show pitch), and ending with Mike and Jeff’s (featuring the Crown Jewels and a saucy Soho club), Natalie is bombarded with a fast and furious barrage of true confessions. We learn about Jeff’s ill-fated fraternity Hall of Fame acceptance speech, the woman who wanted to throw down with Charissa in a Miami Beach bar, the actress who scolded her during a red-carpet interview for Extra… actually, this whole episode is extra. You heard me.

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Charissa Thompson, Natalie Silver, Jeff Darlington) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-38-charissa-thompson-jeff-darlington-part-2-you-heard-me-XPkG0d4X Beginning with Mike and Charissa’s origin story (featuring mimosas and a double entendre-drenched show pitch), and ending with Mike and Jeff’s (featuring the Crown Jewels and a saucy Soho club), Natalie is bombarded with a fast and furious barrage of true confessions. We learn about Jeff’s ill-fated fraternity Hall of Fame acceptance speech, the woman who wanted to throw down with Charissa in a Miami Beach bar, the actress who scolded her during a red-carpet interview for Extra… actually, this whole episode is extra. You heard me.

]]> Ep. 38: Charissa Thompson & Jeff Darlington (Part 2: YOU HEARD ME) Mike Silver, Charissa Thompson, Natalie Silver, Jeff Darlington 00:26:34 Since becoming a Power Trio 10 years ago in the leadup to Super Bowl XLV, Charissa (now a FOX host), Jeff (an ESPN reporter) and Mike have been inseparable--and insufferable--at big events across the country. Deprived of the chance to co-host their annual Super Bowl party, these three amigos do the next-best thing, treating Natalie, and all of you, to a slice of their twisted, semi-synchronized sensibilities, in all their revved-up splendor. Yes, it’s a lot. Just trust us. Since becoming a Power Trio 10 years ago in the leadup to Super Bowl XLV, Charissa (now a FOX host), Jeff (an ESPN reporter) and Mike have been inseparable--and insufferable--at big events across the country. Deprived of the chance to co-host their annual Super Bowl party, these three amigos do the next-best thing, treating Natalie, and all of you, to a slice of their twisted, semi-synchronized sensibilities, in all their revved-up splendor. Yes, it’s a lot. Just trust us. super bowl, ben roethlisberger, mike silver, sag awards, natalie silver, sarah paulson, jimmy g, justin timberlake, silver, white trash, double entendre, who let the dogs out?, charlize theron, jeff darlington, e!, champagne, soho, playboy, zoom, dolphins, steelers, matt lafleur, erin andrews, giuliana rancic, kevin hart, extra, london, crown jewels, brady quinn, charissa, darlington, adderall, tower of london, snoop dogg, bleacher report, mimosa, charissa thompson yes full 38 36608e23-bae0-48fc-92c7-c4f483d4f522 Ep. 37: Charissa Thompson & Jeff Darlington (Part 1: Super Bowl Party Edition) In the same manner in which they offended guests at the Indianapolis J.W. Marriott nine Super Bowl Saturdays ago (as detailed in the story that kicks off this episode), FOX’s Charissa, ESPN’s Jeff and NFL Network’s Mike air some of their dirty laundry--quite literally, in one of their cases. With Natalie sucked into the jetstream (not literally), they detail their various feuds, explain how much ended up in the concussion protocol before Super Bowl XLV and talk about the origin of the iconic Super Bowl party they co-host annually, pandemic-impacted-years excepted. They also speak of pink pussy hats and bone-colored pants. You heard me.

]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 14:25:45 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Charissa Thompson, Mike Silver, Jeff Darlington, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-37-charissa-thompson-jeff-darlington-part-1-super-bowl-party-edition-U3_Goptx In the same manner in which they offended guests at the Indianapolis J.W. Marriott nine Super Bowl Saturdays ago (as detailed in the story that kicks off this episode), FOX’s Charissa, ESPN’s Jeff and NFL Network’s Mike air some of their dirty laundry--quite literally, in one of their cases. With Natalie sucked into the jetstream (not literally), they detail their various feuds, explain how much ended up in the concussion protocol before Super Bowl XLV and talk about the origin of the iconic Super Bowl party they co-host annually, pandemic-impacted-years excepted. They also speak of pink pussy hats and bone-colored pants. You heard me.

]]> Ep. 37: Charissa Thompson & Jeff Darlington (Part 1: Super Bowl Party Edition) Charissa Thompson, Mike Silver, Jeff Darlington, Natalie Silver 00:27:24 Since becoming a Power Trio 10 years ago in the leadup to Super Bowl XLV, Charissa (now a FOX host), Jeff (an ESPN reporter) and Mike have been inseparable--and insufferable--at big events across the country. Deprived of the chance to co-host their annual Super Bowl party, these three amigos do the next-best thing, treating Natalie, and all of you, to a slice of their twisted, semi-synchronized sensibilities, in all their revved-up splendor. Yes, it’s a lot. Just trust us. Since becoming a Power Trio 10 years ago in the leadup to Super Bowl XLV, Charissa (now a FOX host), Jeff (an ESPN reporter) and Mike have been inseparable--and insufferable--at big events across the country. Deprived of the chance to co-host their annual Super Bowl party, these three amigos do the next-best thing, treating Natalie, and all of you, to a slice of their twisted, semi-synchronized sensibilities, in all their revved-up splendor. Yes, it’s a lot. Just trust us. women’s march, super bowl, mike silver, super bowl party, ice storm, natalie silver, michelle beadle, internet, silver, troy aikman, ucsb, jared goff, gauchos, josh elliott, hue jackson, media day, matthew stafford, erin andrews, feud, tampa, concussion, nobel peace prize, berkeley, michael strahan, mimosa yes full 37 1194acff-70c7-41e8-934d-124a2caaf616 Ep. 36: Donovan McNabb (Super Bowl LV Preview) McNabb explains why the winning quarterback from Sunday’s NFC championship game, Tom Brady, can be considered the greatest of alltime--and why he believes the losing QB, Aaron Rodgers, has not earned that same consideration. In previewing Super Bowl LV, McNabb highlights a pair of former players and accomplished offensive coordinators, Eric Bieniemy and Byron Leftwich, that he thinks are being overlooked for head-coaching opportunities. We hear about the playoff game Mike spent in the McNabb Family luxury suite--which featured Donovan’s miraculous fourth-and-26 completion to Freddie Mitchell--and why he received a better greeting from Mr. McNabb than Jay-Z did. We also hear about Donovan’s tense interactions with future 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan on the practice field and why he felt fellow Washington assistants (and future head coaches) Matt LaFleur and Sean McVay needed to break away from Shanahan to realize their potential.

]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Donovan McNabb) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-36-donovan-mcnabb-super-bowl-lv-preview-x7MQgyL3 McNabb explains why the winning quarterback from Sunday’s NFC championship game, Tom Brady, can be considered the greatest of alltime--and why he believes the losing QB, Aaron Rodgers, has not earned that same consideration. In previewing Super Bowl LV, McNabb highlights a pair of former players and accomplished offensive coordinators, Eric Bieniemy and Byron Leftwich, that he thinks are being overlooked for head-coaching opportunities. We hear about the playoff game Mike spent in the McNabb Family luxury suite--which featured Donovan’s miraculous fourth-and-26 completion to Freddie Mitchell--and why he received a better greeting from Mr. McNabb than Jay-Z did. We also hear about Donovan’s tense interactions with future 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan on the practice field and why he felt fellow Washington assistants (and future head coaches) Matt LaFleur and Sean McVay needed to break away from Shanahan to realize their potential.

]]> Ep. 36: Donovan McNabb (Super Bowl LV Preview) Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Donovan McNabb 00:51:54 During his highly productive NFL career, which included five NFC championship game appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles and a memorable Super Bowl XXXIX duel with Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb had a knack for blocking out the noise. From being booed on draft day to getting stigmatized by Rush Limbaugh to being one of the league’s first prominent black quarterbacks, McNabb never had it easy--but he maintained a healthy perspective and did a whole lot of smiling. In this spirited conversation with a journalist who witnessed a lot of it (and his impressionable daughter), McNabb reflects on his journey and looks ahead to Super Bowl LV, as his former coach, Andy Reid, tries to win a second consecutive Lombardi Trophy. McNabb also voices strong opinions about Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Chiefs offensive coordinator (and head coaching candidate) Eric Bieniemy and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. During his highly productive NFL career, which included five NFC championship game appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles and a memorable Super Bowl XXXIX duel with Tom Brady, Donovan McNabb had a knack for blocking out the noise. From being booed on draft day to getting stigmatized by Rush Limbaugh to being one of the league’s first prominent black quarterbacks, McNabb never had it easy--but he maintained a healthy perspective and did a whole lot of smiling. In this spirited conversation with a journalist who witnessed a lot of it (and his impressionable daughter), McNabb reflects on his journey and looks ahead to Super Bowl LV, as his former coach, Andy Reid, tries to win a second consecutive Lombardi Trophy. McNabb also voices strong opinions about Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Chiefs offensive coordinator (and head coaching candidate) Eric Bieniemy and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. super bowl, patrick mahomes, mike silver, bills, marshall faulk, rg3, super bowl lv, cam newton, natalie silver, packers, silver, uncle luke, dak prescott, joe montana, lamar jackson, matt ryan, kanye west, kyle shanahan, mike shanahan, terrell owens, rush limbaugh, beyonce, sean mcvay, andy reid, green bay packers, kansas city chiefs, bucs, matt lafleur, buccaneers, ricky williams, donovan mcnabb, campbell’s soup, tom brady, chicago, jameis winston, kanye, eric bieniemy, tampa bay buccaneers, chiefs, mcnabb, jay-z, limbaugh, kurt warner, buffalo bills, aaron rodgers yes full 36 7af07e7f-d2b9-4aff-963f-4c2182ec9a2c Ep. 35: Inauguration Special After Mike recounts some of his previous inauguration-viewing experiences, including the cataclysmic coalescence of his sporting and electoral nightmares, he and Natalie welcome a special guest who claims to know a great deal about swearing-in ceremonies, peaceful transitions of power and a whole lot of other subjects. We cover charged topics ranging from the crowd size at the 2017 inauguration to President Trump’s refusal to attend this year’s event to the challenges facing President-Elect Biden to the Chicago Bears’ quarterback situation… and finish off with some hope and change.

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:48:15 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Special Guest/Previous Inauguration Ceremony Attendee, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-35-inauguration-special-Z92fbPTp After Mike recounts some of his previous inauguration-viewing experiences, including the cataclysmic coalescence of his sporting and electoral nightmares, he and Natalie welcome a special guest who claims to know a great deal about swearing-in ceremonies, peaceful transitions of power and a whole lot of other subjects. We cover charged topics ranging from the crowd size at the 2017 inauguration to President Trump’s refusal to attend this year’s event to the challenges facing President-Elect Biden to the Chicago Bears’ quarterback situation… and finish off with some hope and change.

]]> Ep. 35: Inauguration Special Mike Silver, Special Guest/Previous Inauguration Ceremony Attendee, Natalie Silver 00:36:39 Natalie and Mike relive some awesome and loathsome moments from past presidential inaugurations--and, with the help of a special guest who purports to be an expert on such matters, explore the uncertainty and anxiety gripping a divided nation as it prepares for a (hopefully) peaceful transition of power. Natalie and Mike relive some awesome and loathsome moments from past presidential inaugurations--and, with the help of a special guest who purports to be an expert on such matters, explore the uncertainty and anxiety gripping a divided nation as it prepares for a (hopefully) peaceful transition of power. lil’ wayne, new radicals, mike silver, mike pence, bush, trump, natalie silver, cal, pandemic, insurrection, silver, prosecution, texas, biden, sean spicer, kamala harris, obama, college, sasha, trubisky, malia, white house, covid-19, inauguration, president, chicago bears, capitol, bourbon, michelle, kellyanne conway yes full 35 a704e99a-b658-48e7-a1e0-06ebe313727e Ep. 34: Amy Trask, Princess of Darkness (Part 1) Why did Mike get banned (repeatedly) by the Raiders--and why does Amy view it as a sign of Al’s respect? What did Amy scream at the NFL’s supervisor of officials during the infamous “Tuck Rule” replay review in the 2001 playoffs? What did Amy’s sixth grade teacher tell her mother about her intellect, or lack thereof? Did Mike or Amy terrorize Paul Revere Jr. High teachers more? Will any of these three Cal alums live long enough to see the Golden Bears play in the Rose Bowl? Why did the Raiders perpetually “abstain” in league votes, and how did Amy get Al to change the policy? Which Raiders victory brought Amy AND Mike to tears? We have answers. You won’t be disappointed.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Amy Trask) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-34-amy-trask-princess-of-darkness-part-1-9iXm0NqC Why did Mike get banned (repeatedly) by the Raiders--and why does Amy view it as a sign of Al’s respect? What did Amy scream at the NFL’s supervisor of officials during the infamous “Tuck Rule” replay review in the 2001 playoffs? What did Amy’s sixth grade teacher tell her mother about her intellect, or lack thereof? Did Mike or Amy terrorize Paul Revere Jr. High teachers more? Will any of these three Cal alums live long enough to see the Golden Bears play in the Rose Bowl? Why did the Raiders perpetually “abstain” in league votes, and how did Amy get Al to change the policy? Which Raiders victory brought Amy AND Mike to tears? We have answers. You won’t be disappointed.

]]> Ep. 34: Amy Trask, Princess of Darkness (Part 1) Amy Trask 00:36:07 Back in the ‘90s, after one of the many times that Mike was banned from the Raiders’ locker room by legendary owner Al Davis, Amy--the NFL’s first woman CEO--had to cut a $10,000 check to the league to pay off the fine. Their remarkably chummy professional relationship survived that and many other adventures, including the 2002 Sports Illustrated profile that spawned her iconic nickname. In Part 1 of our wide-ranging conversation, Amy explains to Natalie why Al despised her dad (it’s a compliment… really!), reflects on the late legend’s penchant for second chances and push for social justice and reveals why the Raiders resonated with her as a kid. Back in the ‘90s, after one of the many times that Mike was banned from the Raiders’ locker room by legendary owner Al Davis, Amy--the NFL’s first woman CEO--had to cut a $10,000 check to the league to pay off the fine. Their remarkably chummy professional relationship survived that and many other adventures, including the 2002 Sports Illustrated profile that spawned her iconic nickname. In Part 1 of our wide-ranging conversation, Amy explains to Natalie why Al despised her dad (it’s a compliment… really!), reflects on the late legend’s penchant for second chances and push for social justice and reveals why the Raiders resonated with her as a kid. uc berkeley, art shell, al davis, mike silver, natalie silver, ice cube, cal, silver, ralph and sam, cbs, charles woodson, tuck rule, big 3, hue jackson, jim rome, oakland raiders, dose bowl, princess of darkness, nfl network, tom flores, tom brady, nfl, raiders yes full 34 f978d106-b1ad-42d7-b0ed-a5c2a3752b10 Ep. 33: Playoff Preview with NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund and Taylor Bisciotti  In the process of becoming high-profile NFL Network personalities, Cynthia Frelund and Taylor Bisciotti have been objectified and stigmatized--and offered money for photos of their feet. Yet the close friends and accomplished journalists are football nerds at heart, and in this spirited and expansive conversation, they break down some of the NFL’s most compelling topics. From Lamar Jackson’s breakthrough to Sam Darnold’s future to their picks for Super Bowl LV, Frelund and Bisciotti talk ball and showcase their collectively prodigious brainpower.

]]> Wed, 6 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Cynthia Frelund, Taylor Bisciotti) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-33-playoff-preview-with-nfl-networks-cynthia-frelund-and-taylor-bisciotti-MLci_2su  In the process of becoming high-profile NFL Network personalities, Cynthia Frelund and Taylor Bisciotti have been objectified and stigmatized--and offered money for photos of their feet. Yet the close friends and accomplished journalists are football nerds at heart, and in this spirited and expansive conversation, they break down some of the NFL’s most compelling topics. From Lamar Jackson’s breakthrough to Sam Darnold’s future to their picks for Super Bowl LV, Frelund and Bisciotti talk ball and showcase their collectively prodigious brainpower.

]]> Ep. 33: Playoff Preview with NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund and Taylor Bisciotti Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Cynthia Frelund, Taylor Bisciotti 00:49:36 Two highly intelligent football analysts--whose physical appearances happen to inspire Barbie comparisons and foot-fetish propositions--take turns dropping NFL-related knowledge and detailing their journeys to high-profile TV gigs. From Cynthia’s days as a data nerd to Taylor’s experience as a crime victim while reporting a story on crime-ridden neighborhoods, these highly accomplished journalists have defied stereotypes every step of the way. Two highly intelligent football analysts--whose physical appearances happen to inspire Barbie comparisons and foot-fetish propositions--take turns dropping NFL-related knowledge and detailing their journeys to high-profile TV gigs. From Cynthia’s days as a data nerd to Taylor’s experience as a crime victim while reporting a story on crime-ridden neighborhoods, these highly accomplished journalists have defied stereotypes every step of the way. super bowl, cynthia frelund, russell wilson, mike silver, natalie silver, packers, disney, silver, lamar jackson, sportscenter, chargers, saints, taylor bisciotti, ravens, hue jackson, roethlisberger, steelers, georgia, nfl network, espn, harbaugh, browns, chiefs, jets, nfl, mahomes, barbie yes full 33 8e2a2f76-ff44-47cf-9bff-02e18e604b8b Ep. 32: NBA Coaching Trailblazer Lindsay Gottlieb Lindsay explains to a pair of Cal alums (who wanted her to stay in Berkeley forever) why she became the first head coach of a Power Five women’s program to bolt for the NBA, pinpointing the moment she first viewed such a move as more than a pipe dream and its potential impact on future generations. She looks back on Cal’s breathtaking run to the 2013 Final Four (and the emotional assists the Golden Bears got from Kobe Bryant and President Obama), her tumultuous but fulfilling first year with the Cleveland Cavaliers and why a photo of Rockets star James Harden holding her young son left her feeling less than celebratory. We also learn what it’s like to be Mike Silver’s friend in a city that hates him, how Mike blew his chance to attend the same Ivy League school as Lindsay, and why Natalie got red-carded during a soccer tournament championship game on Mike’s birthday.

]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Lindsay Gottlieb, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-32-nba-coaching-trailblazer-lindsay-gottlieb-S12xOjvC Lindsay explains to a pair of Cal alums (who wanted her to stay in Berkeley forever) why she became the first head coach of a Power Five women’s program to bolt for the NBA, pinpointing the moment she first viewed such a move as more than a pipe dream and its potential impact on future generations. She looks back on Cal’s breathtaking run to the 2013 Final Four (and the emotional assists the Golden Bears got from Kobe Bryant and President Obama), her tumultuous but fulfilling first year with the Cleveland Cavaliers and why a photo of Rockets star James Harden holding her young son left her feeling less than celebratory. We also learn what it’s like to be Mike Silver’s friend in a city that hates him, how Mike blew his chance to attend the same Ivy League school as Lindsay, and why Natalie got red-carded during a soccer tournament championship game on Mike’s birthday.

]]> Ep. 32: NBA Coaching Trailblazer Lindsay Gottlieb Lindsay Gottlieb, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver 00:57:37 Six years after taking Cal to its first Final Four, Lindsay Gottlieb stunned the basketball world in June of 2019 when she left to take an assistant coaching job with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since that time she has run a full-team film session from owner Dan Gilbert’s couch, crafted a theoretically foolproof scouting report that held Rockets star James Harden to 55 points and helped demonstrate that the qualities that enable someone to coach at the highest level are not gender-specific. We cover some of the high points of Lindsay’s journey, from dreaming of playing shortstop for the Yankees to getting tossed out of a Hawaiian gym to receiving a surprise video message from Kobe Bryant before Cal’s Final Four run. Six years after taking Cal to its first Final Four, Lindsay Gottlieb stunned the basketball world in June of 2019 when she left to take an assistant coaching job with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since that time she has run a full-team film session from owner Dan Gilbert’s couch, crafted a theoretically foolproof scouting report that held Rockets star James Harden to 55 points and helped demonstrate that the qualities that enable someone to coach at the highest level are not gender-specific. We cover some of the high points of Lindsay’s journey, from dreaming of playing shortstop for the Yankees to getting tossed out of a Hawaiian gym to receiving a surprise video message from Kobe Bryant before Cal’s Final Four run. sabrina ionescu, shawn kemp, john beilein, kevin love, kelsey plum, cavs, barack obama, final four, darius garland, tara vanderveer, collin sexton, sean marks, basketball, layshia clarendon, pat summitt, obama, dennis wilson, steve kerr, cavaliers, lavar ball, j.b. bickerstaff, beach boys, jaylen brown, james harden, warriors, mike love, coaching, hue jackson, rosa parks, kobe bryant, steve nash, yankees, cleveland cavaliers, brittany boyd, lindsay gottlieb, derek jeter, dan gilbert, kobe, tristan thompson, candice wiggins, carl wilson, brian wilson, koby altman, nba yes full 32 b1b44330-2eb7-4d40-bd90-e182095367b8 Ep. 31: Bachelorette Finale Special With Series Creator Mike Fleiss From their days as college journalists who spent much of their time at Grateful Dead concerts to their shared social media battles against MAGA nation, the two Mikes have had each other’s backs… while busting each other’s balls. Now Natalie joins the fray, immediately provoking a story about the letter Karen Pence sent to Fleiss’ office… and the dream Bachelorette Fleiss is targeting for 2023. We hear about a Bachelorette Season 1 taping at a Chargers game that provoked a hilarious reaction from Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson--and a salty one from star quarterback Drew Brees. There are tales of Fleiss’ tawdry leather jacket, the time he and Silver consumed undercooked chicken, a hives outbreak, a real-life Owen Wilson wedding crash and how Fleiss’ college band ended up playing at a porno premiere. Fleiss also discusses the Bachelor’s inception, the “miracle” of the franchise’s enduring popularity, why he was misunderstood by former cast member Kaitlyn Bristowe and host Chris Harrison’s future.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:55:18 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Mike Fleiss) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-31-bachelorette-finale-special-with-series-creator-mike-fleiss-3wPh4NFd From their days as college journalists who spent much of their time at Grateful Dead concerts to their shared social media battles against MAGA nation, the two Mikes have had each other’s backs… while busting each other’s balls. Now Natalie joins the fray, immediately provoking a story about the letter Karen Pence sent to Fleiss’ office… and the dream Bachelorette Fleiss is targeting for 2023. We hear about a Bachelorette Season 1 taping at a Chargers game that provoked a hilarious reaction from Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson--and a salty one from star quarterback Drew Brees. There are tales of Fleiss’ tawdry leather jacket, the time he and Silver consumed undercooked chicken, a hives outbreak, a real-life Owen Wilson wedding crash and how Fleiss’ college band ended up playing at a porno premiere. Fleiss also discusses the Bachelor’s inception, the “miracle” of the franchise’s enduring popularity, why he was misunderstood by former cast member Kaitlyn Bristowe and host Chris Harrison’s future.

]]> Ep. 31: Bachelorette Finale Special With Series Creator Mike Fleiss Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Mike Fleiss 01:01:00 As he prepares for the two-episode finale of what he calls The Most Challenging Season Ever(!), Bachelor/Bachelorette creator Mike Fleiss assesses the “miracle” of the franchise’s enduring popularity, host Chris Harrison’s future and the moment he realized that the televised search for “true love” was a viable concept. We also hear about Fleiss’ other Hollywood ventures--including the ill-fated screenplay he and Mike wrote in their early 20s--and why an early Bachelorette taping at a Chargers game landed Silver on Drew Brees’ bad side. As he prepares for the two-episode finale of what he calls The Most Challenging Season Ever(!), Bachelor/Bachelorette creator Mike Fleiss assesses the “miracle” of the franchise’s enduring popularity, host Chris Harrison’s future and the moment he realized that the televised search for “true love” was a viable concept. We also hear about Fleiss’ other Hollywood ventures--including the ill-fated screenplay he and Mike wrote in their early 20s--and why an early Bachelorette taping at a Chargers game landed Silver on Drew Brees’ bad side. mike silver, natalie silver, cal, silver yes full 31 f40056cc-8041-480d-895f-a58f9fa1e83f Ep. 30: 30 for 30: A Look Back at 7 Months of Awesomeness Mike and Natalie talk about why they chose the fantastic guests they did and highlight some of their favorite moments of the past seven months’ worth of episodes. We revisit Steve Kerr’s savage sigh at his daughter’s college volleyball game and the absurd chant Mike led at Dodger Stadium during the 1982 L.A. City baseball championship. We hear New Orleans Saints star Cam Jordan talk about why raising a black child is America carries daunting overtones and get some insight from rap legend Luther Campbell (aka Uncle Luke) into his late friend Tupac Shakur’s psyche as it pertained to social activism. Two doctors at the forefront of the COVID-19 fight, Greg Huhn and Ajay Nirula, tell us why Dr. Fauci is a legend, and Brandi Chastain takes some current women’s soccer stars to task. Former NFL receiver turned political commentator Donté Stallworth tells a Bill Belichick story with an unexpected twist. Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur gets grilled by an unlikely interviewer, former Oklahoma and Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer looks back on a drunken argument with Jerry Jones, and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay tells Mike why he shouldn’t worry that rock icon Stephen Stills hates him.

]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:56:41 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Steve Kerr, Dr. Greg Huhn, Chad Chastain, Brandi Chastain, Luke Campbell, Mike Silver, Donte Stallworth, Steve Jordan, Cam Jordan, Maddy Kerr, Leslie Silver, Dr. Ajay Nirula, Natalie Silver, Steve Silver, Barry Switzer) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-30-30-for-30-a-look-back-at-7-months-of-awesomeness-mprxsQUu Mike and Natalie talk about why they chose the fantastic guests they did and highlight some of their favorite moments of the past seven months’ worth of episodes. We revisit Steve Kerr’s savage sigh at his daughter’s college volleyball game and the absurd chant Mike led at Dodger Stadium during the 1982 L.A. City baseball championship. We hear New Orleans Saints star Cam Jordan talk about why raising a black child is America carries daunting overtones and get some insight from rap legend Luther Campbell (aka Uncle Luke) into his late friend Tupac Shakur’s psyche as it pertained to social activism. Two doctors at the forefront of the COVID-19 fight, Greg Huhn and Ajay Nirula, tell us why Dr. Fauci is a legend, and Brandi Chastain takes some current women’s soccer stars to task. Former NFL receiver turned political commentator Donté Stallworth tells a Bill Belichick story with an unexpected twist. Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur gets grilled by an unlikely interviewer, former Oklahoma and Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer looks back on a drunken argument with Jerry Jones, and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay tells Mike why he shouldn’t worry that rock icon Stephen Stills hates him.

]]> Ep. 30: 30 for 30: A Look Back at 7 Months of Awesomeness Steve Kerr, Dr. Greg Huhn, Chad Chastain, Brandi Chastain, Luke Campbell, Mike Silver, Donte Stallworth, Steve Jordan, Cam Jordan, Maddy Kerr, Leslie Silver, Dr. Ajay Nirula, Natalie Silver, Steve Silver, Barry Switzer 00:56:24 The Pass It Down guest list has been star-studded and the content sublime--and now, 30 episodes into its existence, it’s obviously time for a retrospective. Mike and Natalie talk about their process and share some revelations while showcasing excerpts from interviews with Steve and Maddy Kerr, Packers coach Matt LaFleur, hip-hop legend Luke Campbell, Brandi and Chad Chastain, coaching legend Barry Switzer, Saints star Cam Jordan and his father (former Vikings star Steve), Donte Stallworth, two doctors (Greg Huhn and Ajay Nirula) at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. The Pass It Down guest list has been star-studded and the content sublime--and now, 30 episodes into its existence, it’s obviously time for a retrospective. Mike and Natalie talk about their process and share some revelations while showcasing excerpts from interviews with Steve and Maddy Kerr, Packers coach Matt LaFleur, hip-hop legend Luke Campbell, Brandi and Chad Chastain, coaching legend Barry Switzer, Saints star Cam Jordan and his father (former Vikings star Steve), Donte Stallworth, two doctors (Greg Huhn and Ajay Nirula) at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. roger daltrey, dr. fauci, mike silver, dallas cowboys, new england patriots, bret saberhagen, barack obama, george floyd, natalie silver, packers, cal, silver, patriots, uncle luke, soundgarden, cowboys, chris cornell, obama, bill belichick, steve kerr, kerr, saints, stephen stills, dodger stadium, warriors, cam jordan, luther campbell, covid-19, ronald reagan, green bay packers, matt lafleur, reagan, the who, pete townshend, brandi chastain, colts, fauci, aids, jerry jones, barry switzer, vikings, aaron rodgers yes full 30 e93d8d2d-e77f-4e07-bb9a-1d222d8dac05 Ep. 29: Colts Owner Jim Irsay Remembers John Lennon  Irsay recalls the moment he learned, via Howard Cosell on Monday Night Football, of Lennon’s murder--”a steel sword through the heart”--and puts the event into historical context. The Colts’ owner and music-memorabilia collector settles the debate as to who is the best songwriter of all-time and recalls his indelible 1989 meeting with Paul and Linda McCartney. Meanwhile, Natalie tries to discern which legendary rock star (Pete Townshend or Stephen Stills) her father pissed off more.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 04:12:22 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Jim Irsay, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-29-colts-owner-jim-irsay-remembers-john-lennon-Hz4HmVt9  Irsay recalls the moment he learned, via Howard Cosell on Monday Night Football, of Lennon’s murder--”a steel sword through the heart”--and puts the event into historical context. The Colts’ owner and music-memorabilia collector settles the debate as to who is the best songwriter of all-time and recalls his indelible 1989 meeting with Paul and Linda McCartney. Meanwhile, Natalie tries to discern which legendary rock star (Pete Townshend or Stephen Stills) her father pissed off more.

]]> Ep. 29: Colts Owner Jim Irsay Remembers John Lennon Mike Silver, Jim Irsay, Natalie Silver 00:36:20 On the 40-year anniversary of John Lennon’s assassination, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay--who owns one of the most killer collections of music (and other) memorabilia, and counts many prominent rockers among his friends--reflects on the magnitude of the tragedy and why he views it as the end of an era. Our Magical Mystery Tour also includes stories about Paul McCartney, Stephen Stills and Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. On the 40-year anniversary of John Lennon’s assassination, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay--who owns one of the most killer collections of music (and other) memorabilia, and counts many prominent rockers among his friends--reflects on the magnitude of the tragedy and why he views it as the end of an era. Our Magical Mystery Tour also includes stories about Paul McCartney, Stephen Stills and Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. super bowl, muhammad ali, roger daltrey, mike silver, linda mccartney, dylan, martin luther king, sixties, poddy train me, mcdonald’s, white album, natalie silver, mr. chow’s, silver, mlk, yoko, jimmy page, jfk, rem, stephen stills, bobby kennedy, shakespeare, howard cosell, bob dylan, the beatles, nfl network, ringo starr, the who, kennedy, seventies, paul mccartney, pete townshend, yoko ono, john mellencamp, john lennon, mike mills, led zeppelin, lennon, monday night football yes full 29 b0e92671-fc99-4e02-8f87-5275c67c507a Ep. 28: San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ann Killion  Three decades ago, Mike and Ann were young beat writers covering the star-studded San Francisco 49ers--and Natalie wants to know where all the bodies (and bottles) are buried. Now an award-winning columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, Ann spills a lot of intel, relating the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry--including one especially daunting incident in the 49ers’ locker room--and looking back at some of the luminaries (Al Davis, Amy Trask, Eddie DeBartolo) whose feathers she ruffled along the way. We also explore the impact of the 1999 and 2019 Women’s World Cups, hear about some awkward conversations that Mike and Ann had with Steve Young back in the day and rail against the loose ends remaining after the finale of The Undoing.

]]> Wed, 2 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Ann Killion) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-28-ann-killion-2ObQeIk_  Three decades ago, Mike and Ann were young beat writers covering the star-studded San Francisco 49ers--and Natalie wants to know where all the bodies (and bottles) are buried. Now an award-winning columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, Ann spills a lot of intel, relating the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry--including one especially daunting incident in the 49ers’ locker room--and looking back at some of the luminaries (Al Davis, Amy Trask, Eddie DeBartolo) whose feathers she ruffled along the way. We also explore the impact of the 1999 and 2019 Women’s World Cups, hear about some awkward conversations that Mike and Ann had with Steve Young back in the day and rail against the loose ends remaining after the finale of The Undoing.

]]> Ep. 28: San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ann Killion Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Ann Killion 01:00:47 Before becoming one of America’s most acclaimed sports columnists, Ann Killion launched her career as Mike Silver’s partner in crime on one of the industry’s sexiest beats: The Joe Montana/Steve Young-era San Francisco 49ers. We cover so much ground in this spirited conversation, from Eddie DeBartolo’s death stare to Al Davis’ (and Amy Trask’s) national-anthem-induced tantrum to a naked Hall of Famer’s harassment of Ann to Mike’s unlikely locker-room rant in the wake of the (alleged) O.J. murder. Ann also shares her thoughts on covering several generations’ worth of women’s soccer legends, why sports creep her out in the time of COVID-19 and the glaring flaw that torments her in the wake of The Undoing finale. Before becoming one of America’s most acclaimed sports columnists, Ann Killion launched her career as Mike Silver’s partner in crime on one of the industry’s sexiest beats: The Joe Montana/Steve Young-era San Francisco 49ers. We cover so much ground in this spirited conversation, from Eddie DeBartolo’s death stare to Al Davis’ (and Amy Trask’s) national-anthem-induced tantrum to a naked Hall of Famer’s harassment of Ann to Mike’s unlikely locker-room rant in the wake of the (alleged) O.J. murder. Ann also shares her thoughts on covering several generations’ worth of women’s soccer legends, why sports creep her out in the time of COVID-19 and the glaring flaw that torments her in the wake of The Undoing finale. eddie debartolo, stanford, 49ers, al davis, mike silver, lisa olson, rose lavelle, hugh grant, jerry rice, kaepernick, natalie silver, cal, lois lane, keena turner, silver, sarah fuller, joe montana, ucla, o.j., o.j. simpson, colin kaepernick, jesse sapolu, hope solo, women’s world cup, charles haley, the undoing, the last dance, niners, espn, amy trask, megan rapinoe, anthem, vanderbilt, u.s. women’s soccer team, alabama, brandi chastain, pac-12, steve young, locker room, eric wright yes full 28 fd48a76d-43a9-445f-8f30-3fe63cb68fc4 Ep. 27: Big Game Special: Stanford trombonist Gary Tyrrell As the trombonist who got run over by Cal’s Kevin Moen at the end of The Play--the epic, five-lateral kickoff return that decided the 1982 Big Game--Gary Tyrrell has spent decades recalling his place in football history. He does that here, expansively and hilariously, and so much more. From Stanford band transgressions to over-the-top pranks to killer Grateful Dead shows to an unmatched case of the Sunday Scaries, Gary hits all the right notes.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:56:02 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Gary Tyrrell) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-27-big-game-special-stanford-trombonist-gary-tyrrell-qG_YHDz3 As the trombonist who got run over by Cal’s Kevin Moen at the end of The Play--the epic, five-lateral kickoff return that decided the 1982 Big Game--Gary Tyrrell has spent decades recalling his place in football history. He does that here, expansively and hilariously, and so much more. From Stanford band transgressions to over-the-top pranks to killer Grateful Dead shows to an unmatched case of the Sunday Scaries, Gary hits all the right notes.

]]> Ep. 27: Big Game Special: Stanford trombonist Gary Tyrrell Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Gary Tyrrell 00:54:52 In 1982, Stanford band trombonist Gary Tyrrell became part of football history when Cal’s Kevin Moen toppled him at the end of a five-lateral kickoff return that became known as The Play. Later in life, he would suffer the misfortune of befriending--and sharing postgame beers with--a certain obnoxious Cal fan who attended the ‘82 Big Game, and who now co-hosts a podcast with his Cal-alum daughter. As all parties concerned prepare for the 123rd meeting between the arch-rivals, they revisit college football’s most famous finish (and other Big Game memories), the legendary Stanford band exploits that occurred before, during and after Gary’s era and some of the face-melting Grateful Dead shows Mike and Gary attended in one another’s backyards. Oh, and Gary has to answer for his infamously flaccid fan base. In 1982, Stanford band trombonist Gary Tyrrell became part of football history when Cal’s Kevin Moen toppled him at the end of a five-lateral kickoff return that became known as The Play. Later in life, he would suffer the misfortune of befriending--and sharing postgame beers with--a certain obnoxious Cal fan who attended the ‘82 Big Game, and who now co-hosts a podcast with his Cal-alum daughter. As all parties concerned prepare for the 123rd meeting between the arch-rivals, they revisit college football’s most famous finish (and other Big Game memories), the legendary Stanford band exploits that occurred before, during and after Gary’s era and some of the face-melting Grateful Dead shows Mike and Gary attended in one another’s backyards. Oh, and Gary has to answer for his infamously flaccid fan base. oregon, stanford, patty hearst, fight on, mike silver, referee, big game, stanford stadium, california memorial stadium, sunday scaries, terrapin crossroads, berkeley greek theater, animal house, natalie silver, sgt. pepper’s, cal, spotted owl, sacha baron cohen, silver, band shack, glenn miller, john elway, slipknot!, ron rivera, 123rd big game, dollar bills, oj trial, chase garbers, shoreline amphitheater, rally comm, notre dame, kevin moen, o.j. simpson, tommy dorsey, the play, morning zoo, mormon wedding, byu, jerry garcia, help on the way, franklin’s tower, bear territory, rand mcnally road atlas, grateful dead, box of rain, college football hall of fame, eucalyptus grove, henry j. kaiser auditorium, the wave, scott atlas, trombone, let phil sing, frost amphitheater, john mayer, nun, daily cal, usc yes full 27 4bbc21c9-08fb-49c4-a382-eb4b250f4bbd Ep. 26: COVID-19: The Experts Return Back in June, Dr. Gregory Huhn and Dr. Ajay Nirula--two highly accomplished medical experts on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19--joined us to discuss all things pandemic. They return with the latest on the worsening conditions throughout the country and the highly promising news on the vaccine and treatment fronts, providing answers to our questions about a potential ramp-up of testing and tracing, science skeptics, President-Elect Biden’s likely approach, President Trump’s post-treatment steroid high (and Dr. Huhn’s creative diagnosis) and how and when we can get back to normal. We also make Dr. Nirula pronounce the name of the antibody-therapy drug he and Dr. Huhn helped develop--as published in the New England Journal of Medicine--and suggest a few alternative monikers.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Dr. Ajay Nirula, Natalie Silver, Dr. Gregory Huhn) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-26-covid-19-the-experts-return3-iExhC58a Back in June, Dr. Gregory Huhn and Dr. Ajay Nirula--two highly accomplished medical experts on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19--joined us to discuss all things pandemic. They return with the latest on the worsening conditions throughout the country and the highly promising news on the vaccine and treatment fronts, providing answers to our questions about a potential ramp-up of testing and tracing, science skeptics, President-Elect Biden’s likely approach, President Trump’s post-treatment steroid high (and Dr. Huhn’s creative diagnosis) and how and when we can get back to normal. We also make Dr. Nirula pronounce the name of the antibody-therapy drug he and Dr. Huhn helped develop--as published in the New England Journal of Medicine--and suggest a few alternative monikers.

]]> Ep. 26: COVID-19: The Experts Return Mike Silver, Dr. Ajay Nirula, Natalie Silver, Dr. Gregory Huhn 00:56:53 Two doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 return to discuss the current state of the global pandemic, from the promising vaccine news, to their cutting-edge antibody-treatment study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, to the brutal winter that awaits. Dr. Gregory Huhn, a Chicago-based infectious disease specialist, and Dr. Ajay Nirula, Eli Lilly’s VP of Immunology, also assess the impending changes under the Biden Administration, the need for attitudinal shifts regarding science and the realistic timeline for a return to packed stadiums, music festivals, Thanksgiving gatherings… and some semblance of normalcy. Two doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 return to discuss the current state of the global pandemic, from the promising vaccine news, to their cutting-edge antibody-treatment study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, to the brutal winter that awaits. Dr. Gregory Huhn, a Chicago-based infectious disease specialist, and Dr. Ajay Nirula, Eli Lilly’s VP of Immunology, also assess the impending changes under the Biden Administration, the need for attitudinal shifts regarding science and the realistic timeline for a return to packed stadiums, music festivals, Thanksgiving gatherings… and some semblance of normalcy. uc berkeley, testing, dr. fauci, prednisone, dr. anthony fauci, infectious disease, coronavirus, covid fatigue, pandemic, masks, dr. ajay nirula, fda, moderna, dr. gregory huhn, cdc, bamlanivimab, eli lilly, thanksgiving, notre dame, pfizer, immunology, peyote, covid-19, bleach, nobel laureate, antibodies, cook county health, remdesivir, anti-vaxxers, sec, tracing, hydroxychloroquine, navajo, pac-12, fauci, nfl, vaccine, nba yes full 26 d39c21a9-38da-4791-a683-cafa23b894a0 Ep. 25: Post-Election Happy Hangover with Gus, Ann and Gunnar Frerotte During his 15-year career as an NFL quarterback, Gus Frerotte loved to let it fly--especially in the presence of a certain sports journalist who shared his left-wing political sensibilities and disdain for self-important coaches and players. In a celebratory conversation taped on the morning after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election, Gus, his wife Annie and their son Gunnar join Mike and Natalie in recalling some of the most farcical moments of Donald Trump’s reign of error--and a whole lot of laugh-provoking moments that went down in one another’s presence. From the infamous Amaretto Incident that called Gus’s manhood into question, to the starvation diet he and Annie imposed on Gunnar’s younger brother before the Pop Warner season, to Natalie’s assault on a rival field hockey goalie’s heavily padded private parts, this joyride down memory lane is sweeter than almond-flavored liqueur.

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Gunnar Frerotte, Ann Frerotte, Natalie Silver, Gus Frerotte) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-25-post-election-happy-hangover-with-gus-ann-and-gunnar-frerotte-hTwySESX During his 15-year career as an NFL quarterback, Gus Frerotte loved to let it fly--especially in the presence of a certain sports journalist who shared his left-wing political sensibilities and disdain for self-important coaches and players. In a celebratory conversation taped on the morning after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election, Gus, his wife Annie and their son Gunnar join Mike and Natalie in recalling some of the most farcical moments of Donald Trump’s reign of error--and a whole lot of laugh-provoking moments that went down in one another’s presence. From the infamous Amaretto Incident that called Gus’s manhood into question, to the starvation diet he and Annie imposed on Gunnar’s younger brother before the Pop Warner season, to Natalie’s assault on a rival field hockey goalie’s heavily padded private parts, this joyride down memory lane is sweeter than almond-flavored liqueur.

]]> Ep. 25: Post-Election Happy Hangover with Gus, Ann and Gunnar Frerotte Mike Silver, Gunnar Frerotte, Ann Frerotte, Natalie Silver, Gus Frerotte 00:53:05 Since christening their relationship by doing numerous rounds of Amaretto shots in Gus Frerotte’s basement near the nation’s capital--an interaction later immortalized in Mike’s 1997 Sports Illustrated profile of the then-’Skins quarterback--these two football lifers and unabashed liberals have maintained an unbreakable bond while clowning all those who take themselves too seriously. With help from Gus’s wickedly funny wife, Annie, and their savvy son Gunnar, the 15-year NFL gunslinger engages Mike and Natalie in a laugh-filled conversation recorded on the glorious morning after Joe Biden was officially named the President-Elect of the United States. Since christening their relationship by doing numerous rounds of Amaretto shots in Gus Frerotte’s basement near the nation’s capital--an interaction later immortalized in Mike’s 1997 Sports Illustrated profile of the then-’Skins quarterback--these two football lifers and unabashed liberals have maintained an unbreakable bond while clowning all those who take themselves too seriously. With help from Gus’s wickedly funny wife, Annie, and their savvy son Gunnar, the 15-year NFL gunslinger engages Mike and Natalie in a laugh-filled conversation recorded on the glorious morning after Joe Biden was officially named the President-Elect of the United States. mike silver, natalie silver, cal, silver yes full 25 94789e95-1135-4161-8b60-bd539add8ae3 Ep. 24: Rolling Stone’s Jamil Smith (2020 Election Special) As America confronts a crisis in democracy he likens to a “five-alarm fire,” Smith--an Emmy-winning producer (The Rachel Maddow Show, NFL Films) who now specializes in national affairs and culture for Rolling Stone--tells us what’s on the line in this election, and why it’s only the beginning of the healing process. From profiling Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris to grilling Ice Cube about sitting down with the Trump campaign to craft the “Platinum Plan,” Smith has been at the forefront of the current election cycle and covers a lot of ground. He weighs in Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation, Jared Kushner’s absurd denigration of Black Americans and Baker Mayfield’s breakout performance for his beloved Cleveland Browns.

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:49:36 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Jamil Smith) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-24-rolling-stones-jamil-smith-2020-election-special-GxVoczXL As America confronts a crisis in democracy he likens to a “five-alarm fire,” Smith--an Emmy-winning producer (The Rachel Maddow Show, NFL Films) who now specializes in national affairs and culture for Rolling Stone--tells us what’s on the line in this election, and why it’s only the beginning of the healing process. From profiling Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris to grilling Ice Cube about sitting down with the Trump campaign to craft the “Platinum Plan,” Smith has been at the forefront of the current election cycle and covers a lot of ground. He weighs in Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation, Jared Kushner’s absurd denigration of Black Americans and Baker Mayfield’s breakout performance for his beloved Cleveland Browns.

]]> Ep. 24: Rolling Stone’s Jamil Smith (2020 Election Special) Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Jamil Smith 00:36:35 On the brink of a vitally important election amid what he regards as a “national emergency,” the Rolling Stone senior writer who specializes in national affairs and culture walks us through the trashing of our democracy, the false flag of patriotism and the surreal and stressful experience of being called out as an Enemy of the People in his hometown. On the brink of a vitally important election amid what he regards as a “national emergency,” the Rolling Stone senior writer who specializes in national affairs and culture walks us through the trashing of our democracy, the false flag of patriotism and the surreal and stressful experience of being called out as an Enemy of the People in his hometown. contract with black america, obamacare, mike silver, enemy of the people, amy coney barrett, supreme court, hillary clinton, bill clinton, trump, natalie silver, ice cube, cal, golden state warriors, silver, laura ingraham, uncle luke, biden, kamala, brett kavanaugh, mitch mcconnell, hue jackson, covid-19, rose bowl, cleveland browns, lbj, election, baker mayfield, james baldwin, jared kushner, w, abraham lincoln yes full 24 63b35025-0289-497a-8759-ababe8ec4aee Ep. 23: Chris Long on Saving the Soul of Our Democracy After declaring that “our democracy is on life support,” former NFL standout and prolific podcaster Chris Long issues an urgent call to action as election day approaches--and explains why he’s hopeful that the overt racism and toxic leadership of the last four years can lead to seismic and lasting change. The Charlottesville native discusses the impact of the infamous white-supremacist-fueled violence that went down in his city during a 2017 protest and declares that “if you don’t vote this fall, I’m judging you.” There are also plenty of less intense moments, from Chris’ tales of audio atrocities on his Green Light Podcast (to which Mike and Natalie can surely relate) to his reaction when his son mistook him for a heavily tattooed NBA big man. And after cracking up when Natalie throws Mike under the bus while asking a “famous father” question, Chris gives a poignant and revelatory response.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 02:53:01 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Chris Long, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-23-chris-long-on-saving-the-soul-of-our-democracy-BJ6sHGuC After declaring that “our democracy is on life support,” former NFL standout and prolific podcaster Chris Long issues an urgent call to action as election day approaches--and explains why he’s hopeful that the overt racism and toxic leadership of the last four years can lead to seismic and lasting change. The Charlottesville native discusses the impact of the infamous white-supremacist-fueled violence that went down in his city during a 2017 protest and declares that “if you don’t vote this fall, I’m judging you.” There are also plenty of less intense moments, from Chris’ tales of audio atrocities on his Green Light Podcast (to which Mike and Natalie can surely relate) to his reaction when his son mistook him for a heavily tattooed NBA big man. And after cracking up when Natalie throws Mike under the bus while asking a “famous father” question, Chris gives a poignant and revelatory response.

]]> Ep. 23: Chris Long on Saving the Soul of Our Democracy Chris Long, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 00:51:00 Former NFL standout, two-time Super Bowl champion, prolific podcaster and anti-racism advocate Chris Long breaks down what’s at stake in the upcoming election, addresses the perils of segregation and the reveals the catalyst behind the anger and cynicism that fuel Former NFL standout, two-time Super Bowl champion, prolific podcaster and anti-racism advocate Chris Long breaks down what’s at stake in the upcoming election, addresses the perils of segregation and the reveals the catalyst behind the anger and cynicism that fuel super bowl, racism, allyship, mike silver, todd gurley, firefighters, rams, celtics, trump, natalie silver, silver, patriots, smoke alarm, biden, eagles, zoom, charlottesville, election, empathy, vote, green light podcast, democracy, segregation yes full 23 e0dbfd26-bf9e-4f9f-ac79-ac33589af91d Ep. 22: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur Matt LaFleur coaches the league’s highest-scoring team, and a future first-ballot Hall of Famer in Aaron Rodgers… but even in a surreal season taking place in empty stadiums, he can’t escape the noise. As an inexplicable clicking sound rages in the background, LaFleur calmly answers tough questions from various Silvers about the drafting of quarterback Jordan Love in the first round and the Pack’s perceived lack of offensive weapons, how he and Rodgers resolved the ‘Audible Thing’ and the hurtful prank he endured at the hands of former Pro Bowl tight end Chris Cooley. We also hear about LaFleur’s lakeside wrestling match with his younger brother and coaching rival and the time Mike celebrated a dramatic Warriors NBA Finals win by guzzling Spotted Cow Ales at his Titletown residence.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:50:32 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Silver, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-22-green-bay-packers-head-coach-matt-lafleur-eg2Tm_ZP Matt LaFleur coaches the league’s highest-scoring team, and a future first-ballot Hall of Famer in Aaron Rodgers… but even in a surreal season taking place in empty stadiums, he can’t escape the noise. As an inexplicable clicking sound rages in the background, LaFleur calmly answers tough questions from various Silvers about the drafting of quarterback Jordan Love in the first round and the Pack’s perceived lack of offensive weapons, how he and Rodgers resolved the ‘Audible Thing’ and the hurtful prank he endured at the hands of former Pro Bowl tight end Chris Cooley. We also hear about LaFleur’s lakeside wrestling match with his younger brother and coaching rival and the time Mike celebrated a dramatic Warriors NBA Finals win by guzzling Spotted Cow Ales at his Titletown residence.

]]> Ep. 22: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur Silver, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 00:33:48 Since becoming the Packers’ head coach, Matt LaFleur has won 18 of 22 games. He faces his most formidable opponent yet on the Pass It Down podcast, as Natalie and a special guest grill him on the controversial drafting of Aaron Rodgers’ successor, the ‘Audible Thing’ and his habit of covering his mouth with his play-sheet--even while wearing a mask. The audio’s not optimal, but the content is exceptional. Since becoming the Packers’ head coach, Matt LaFleur has won 18 of 22 games. He faces his most formidable opponent yet on the Pass It Down podcast, as Natalie and a special guest grill him on the controversial drafting of Aaron Rodgers’ successor, the ‘Audible Thing’ and his habit of covering his mouth with his play-sheet--even while wearing a mask. The audio’s not optimal, but the content is exceptional. mike silver, natalie silver, an annoying clicking sound resembling a manual typewriter in a 1950s newsroom, leslie silver, matt lafleur yes full 22 b9943e2a-89e3-4e3d-a9a4-de2e4c5f7baf Ep. 21: Blocktober Special (Part 2) Many of Mike’s Twitter followers regard Blocktober as the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Sadly, as we saw in Part 1 of our Blocktober Special (Ep. 20), there will be a tragic trail of former followers by month’s end--as a steady procession of racists, bigots, blatantly disrespectful Twitta Gangstas and journalistic-integrity doubters get dispossessed of their posting privileges. With help from Natalie, Mike makes some of those tough (OK, not so tough) calls while giving listeners a window into his social media sensibilities.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, A Bunch Of Hateful and Spelling-Challenged Jerkoffs on Twitter, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-21-blocktober-special-part-2-4pIPeRA_ Many of Mike’s Twitter followers regard Blocktober as the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Sadly, as we saw in Part 1 of our Blocktober Special (Ep. 20), there will be a tragic trail of former followers by month’s end--as a steady procession of racists, bigots, blatantly disrespectful Twitta Gangstas and journalistic-integrity doubters get dispossessed of their posting privileges. With help from Natalie, Mike makes some of those tough (OK, not so tough) calls while giving listeners a window into his social media sensibilities.

]]> Ep. 21: Blocktober Special (Part 2) Mike Silver, A Bunch Of Hateful and Spelling-Challenged Jerkoffs on Twitter, Natalie Silver 00:28:54 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Join Mike and Natalie as they do some MORE real-time regulating on Mike’s infamous Twitter feed, complete with cinematic blocks, mercy-laden mutes and a full philosophical breakdown of what gets you permanently purged It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Join Mike and Natalie as they do some MORE real-time regulating on Mike’s infamous Twitter feed, complete with cinematic blocks, mercy-laden mutes and a full philosophical breakdown of what gets you permanently purged mike silver, natalie silver, silver yes full 21 39d92ab9-8962-4bea-b15f-b49985829182 Ep. 20: Blocktober Special Many of Mike’s Twitter followers regard Blocktober as the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Sadly, there will be a tragic trail of former followers by month’s end, as a procession of racists, bigots, blatantly disrespectful Twitta Gangstas and journalistic-integrity doubters get dispossessed of their posting privileges. With help from Natalie, Mike makes some of those tough (OK, not so tough) calls while giving listeners a window into his social media sensibilities.

]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2020 04:02:30 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, A Bunch Of Hateful and Spelling-Challenged Jerkoffs on Twitter) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-20-blocktober-special-26ghzVeg Many of Mike’s Twitter followers regard Blocktober as the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Sadly, there will be a tragic trail of former followers by month’s end, as a procession of racists, bigots, blatantly disrespectful Twitta Gangstas and journalistic-integrity doubters get dispossessed of their posting privileges. With help from Natalie, Mike makes some of those tough (OK, not so tough) calls while giving listeners a window into his social media sensibilities.

]]> Ep. 20: Blocktober Special Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, A Bunch Of Hateful and Spelling-Challenged Jerkoffs on Twitter 00:31:16 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Join Mike and Natalie as they do some real-time regulating on Mike’s infamous Twitter feed, complete with cinematic blocks, mercy-laden mutes and a full philosophical breakdown of what gets you permanently purged. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Join Mike and Natalie as they do some real-time regulating on Mike’s infamous Twitter feed, complete with cinematic blocks, mercy-laden mutes and a full philosophical breakdown of what gets you permanently purged. socialist, mike silver, communist, liberal, demon rat, trump, coronavirus, natalie silver, silver, unfollow, blocktober, biden, thoughts, harris, block, cinematic, twitter, you’re, your, hue jackson, covid-19, prayers, snowflake, mute yes full 20 b5a0c5a7-51c9-4bfe-a57b-8da4e919d194 Ep. 19: Confronting College Football in the Time of COVID-19--A Conversation With Cal Director of Football Administration Andrew McGraw  In the wake of the Pac-12’s announcement that it will play football in 2020 after all, Cal director of football administration Andrew McGraw walks us through a wild seven months that included a campus shutdown and a conference-wide player revolt that began in Berkeley. He also shares his own experience as a COVID-19 survivor and addresses the challenges of trying to maintain the safety of student athletes while staging games amid a global pandemic. Oh, and we swap stories involving former Cal greats (Aaron Rodgers, Jared Goff, Evan Weaver, Ashtyn Davis), Mike’s infamous speech to the team and Natalie’s illustrious stint as a recruiting assistant.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:37:36 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Andrew McGraw, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-19-confronting-college-football-in-the-time-of-covid-19-a-conversation-with-cal-director-of-football-administration-andrew-mcgraw-boSI4JVl  In the wake of the Pac-12’s announcement that it will play football in 2020 after all, Cal director of football administration Andrew McGraw walks us through a wild seven months that included a campus shutdown and a conference-wide player revolt that began in Berkeley. He also shares his own experience as a COVID-19 survivor and addresses the challenges of trying to maintain the safety of student athletes while staging games amid a global pandemic. Oh, and we swap stories involving former Cal greats (Aaron Rodgers, Jared Goff, Evan Weaver, Ashtyn Davis), Mike’s infamous speech to the team and Natalie’s illustrious stint as a recruiting assistant.

]]> Ep. 19: Confronting College Football in the Time of COVID-19--A Conversation With Cal Director of Football Administration Andrew McGraw Andrew McGraw, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver 00:41:36 Cal football had big plans for 2020--until the COVID-19 virus hit. Since then director of football administration Andrew McGraw has navigated a campus shutdown, a team-wide push for racial justice and a Pac-12 player revolt emanating from Berkeley. Oh, and he contracted the virus. He’s still standing--and Pac-12 football is coming back. McGraw walks us through the madness with a smile on his face. Cal football had big plans for 2020--until the COVID-19 virus hit. Since then director of football administration Andrew McGraw has navigated a campus shutdown, a team-wide push for racial justice and a Pac-12 player revolt emanating from Berkeley. Oh, and he contracted the virus. He’s still standing--and Pac-12 football is coming back. McGraw walks us through the madness with a smile on his face. uc berkeley, mike silver, zoolander, andrew mcgraw, big game, top dog, natalie silver, cal, silver, joe montana, nobel prize, jared goff, chase garbers, covid-19, elijah hicks, ashtyn davis, evan weaver, the axe, cal football, justin wilcox, aaron rodgers yes full 19 ed0014c2-4167-45b2-b77c-33878504873a Ep. 18: Crash and Burn: Donté Stallworth’s Horrifying Hot Air Balloon Adventure In 2013, Donté Stallworth was preparing for his 11th NFL season when he took his then-girlfriend on a hot air balloon ride. When it hit a power line, they were electrocuted, engulfed in flames and told to brace for a crash landing. Then things got even crazier. For the first time, Stallworth shares the whole horrifying story. We also learn about Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s unexpected act of kindness and the clutch intervention of current Houston Texans VP of Communication Amy Palcic.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:00:09 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Donté Stallworth) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-18-crash-and-burn-donte-stallworths-horrifying-hot-air-balloon-adventure-tj1mH4rn In 2013, Donté Stallworth was preparing for his 11th NFL season when he took his then-girlfriend on a hot air balloon ride. When it hit a power line, they were electrocuted, engulfed in flames and told to brace for a crash landing. Then things got even crazier. For the first time, Stallworth shares the whole horrifying story. We also learn about Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s unexpected act of kindness and the clutch intervention of current Houston Texans VP of Communication Amy Palcic.

]]> Ep. 18: Crash and Burn: Donté Stallworth’s Horrifying Hot Air Balloon Adventure Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Donté Stallworth 00:29:43 For the first time, former NFL standout turned political analyst Donté Stallworth shares the terrifying, blow-by-blow details of his hot-air balloon mishap of 2013, during which he endured electrocution, catching fire and medical malpractice--and somehow lived to tell about it. For the first time, former NFL standout turned political analyst Donté Stallworth shares the terrifying, blow-by-blow details of his hot-air balloon mishap of 2013, during which he endured electrocution, catching fire and medical malpractice--and somehow lived to tell about it. 49ers, doogie howser, mike silver, trump, natalie silver, packers, texans, amy palcic, silver, patriots, earthquake, catheter, helicopter, ambulance, bill belichick, electrocution, election night, hot air balloon, medivac, heroin, haiti yes full 18 809c579f-822c-428e-95e3-a825311c5072 Ep. 17: Heat Check: From the Front Lines of the California Wildfires Jade Bugsch provides a first-hand account of her experiences on the front lines of some of California’s raging wildfires--and provides an excuse for Natalie and Mike to swap stories (scatalogical or otherwise) from the girls’ shared soccer and field hockey conquests. Excessive meat consumption, postgame tantrums toward grandparents and falling oak trees are among the topics addressed.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:42:10 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Jade Bugsch) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-17-heat-check-from-the-front-lines-of-the-california-wildfires-OHtWZBVa Jade Bugsch provides a first-hand account of her experiences on the front lines of some of California’s raging wildfires--and provides an excuse for Natalie and Mike to swap stories (scatalogical or otherwise) from the girls’ shared soccer and field hockey conquests. Excessive meat consumption, postgame tantrums toward grandparents and falling oak trees are among the topics addressed.

]]> Ep. 17: Heat Check: From the Front Lines of the California Wildfires Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Jade Bugsch 00:37:25 Jade Bugsch, Natalie’s former soccer and field hockey teammate, now works as a firefighter during one of the most perilous stretches in California’s history. In sharing her recent experiences, from dodging falling oak trees to sleeping on the forest floor, Jade also reveals some amusing and alarming information about her close friend and provokes some fiery storytelling out of Mike. Jade Bugsch, Natalie’s former soccer and field hockey teammate, now works as a firefighter during one of the most perilous stretches in California’s history. In sharing her recent experiences, from dodging falling oak trees to sleeping on the forest floor, Jade also reveals some amusing and alarming information about her close friend and provokes some fiery storytelling out of Mike. mike silver, firefighters, california, wildfire, natalie silver, silver, field hockey, arizona state, soccer, twitter, fire, tom brady, puzzle, aaron rodgers yes full 17 ce0801b8-2f0b-460f-9c53-816f21ac58c0 Ep. 16: #nopromo The Greatest Show on Sports Television, aka The Aftermath, Returns For Another Season The dissection of the greatest show on sports television begins with a history lesson showcasing former cast member Nate Burleson and the ‘Toe Drag Swag’ that launched him to stardom and degenerates into a debate over whether Steve Wyche, Rhett Lewis or Daniel Jeremiah had the more distinguished college football career. We learn why Wyche CAN (and will) drive 55 in Fargo--and discover what he and former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar have in common. Other highlights include a ranking of the Aftermath cast members’ looks, Natalie’s recollection of staging the infamous Hue Jackson sangria photo and a breakdown of the glorious Al Michaels/Aftermath love affair.

]]> Wed, 9 Sep 2020 07:00:08 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Rhett Lewis, Natalie Silver, Daniel Jeremiah, Steve Wyche) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-16-nopromo-the-greatest-show-on-sports-television-aka-the-aftermath-returns-for-another-season-HmXjJkPw The dissection of the greatest show on sports television begins with a history lesson showcasing former cast member Nate Burleson and the ‘Toe Drag Swag’ that launched him to stardom and degenerates into a debate over whether Steve Wyche, Rhett Lewis or Daniel Jeremiah had the more distinguished college football career. We learn why Wyche CAN (and will) drive 55 in Fargo--and discover what he and former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar have in common. Other highlights include a ranking of the Aftermath cast members’ looks, Natalie’s recollection of staging the infamous Hue Jackson sangria photo and a breakdown of the glorious Al Michaels/Aftermath love affair.

]]> Ep. 16: #nopromo The Greatest Show on Sports Television, aka The Aftermath, Returns For Another Season Mike Silver, Rhett Lewis, Natalie Silver, Daniel Jeremiah, Steve Wyche 00:57:53 The Aftermath returns for another season on NFL Network, beginning Monday, Sept. 14--and the show with the iconic #nopromo hashtag gets a little love on the podcast co-hosted by one of its cast members. Aftermath QB Rhett Lewis, O.G. Steve Wyche and personnel guru Daniel Jeremiah join Mike and Natalie to marvel at the show’s lopsided ratings-to-respect ratio, its legendary superfan and why one member of the Fab Four won’t put the pedal to the metal in North Dakota. We also get the backstory behind the notorious Hue Jackson sangria photo. The Aftermath returns for another season on NFL Network, beginning Monday, Sept. 14--and the show with the iconic #nopromo hashtag gets a little love on the podcast co-hosted by one of its cast members. Aftermath QB Rhett Lewis, O.G. Steve Wyche and personnel guru Daniel Jeremiah join Mike and Natalie to marvel at the show’s lopsided ratings-to-respect ratio, its legendary superfan and why one member of the Fab Four won’t put the pedal to the metal in North Dakota. We also get the backstory behind the notorious Hue Jackson sangria photo. toe drag swag, #nopromo, old ebbitt grill, mike silver, dan hellie, al michaels, rocky iv, mr. unlimited, steve wyche, daniel jeremiah, eat the w, david lee roth, natalie silver, cal, rhett lewis, rod woodson, jim trotter, silver, mike mayock, north dakota state, nate burleson, chargers, jeff darlington, huddle and flow, fargo, hue jackson, steelers, van halen, sammy hagar, trey lance, move the sticks, kirk cousins, drago, appalachian state yes full 16 aa50322e-a590-4547-80d5-d41162041715 Ep. 15: Donté Stallworth on race, sports and the most important election of our lifetime Beginning with a story about an ill-timed bathroom visit before running the 40-yard-dash for NFL scouts, and concluding with a 40th birthday fantasy that includes serenading his White House neighbors with a bullhorn, Stallworth entertains and enlightens while digging into the most significant issues of our time. Well versed in the history of protests for racial justice, within the sports world and beyond, Stallworth talks about being tear-gassed outside the White House, the parallels between 1960s activism and the current movement and the reason so many Americans have reached a boiling point. He also discusses the dismay he felt toward former teammates Tom Brady and Drew Brees--and Patriots coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Krafts--after they endorsed some political stances he finds offensive.

]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2020 18:19:44 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Donté Stallworth, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-15-donte-stallworth-on-race-sports-and-the-most-important-election-of-our-lifetime-luVT07Eb Beginning with a story about an ill-timed bathroom visit before running the 40-yard-dash for NFL scouts, and concluding with a 40th birthday fantasy that includes serenading his White House neighbors with a bullhorn, Stallworth entertains and enlightens while digging into the most significant issues of our time. Well versed in the history of protests for racial justice, within the sports world and beyond, Stallworth talks about being tear-gassed outside the White House, the parallels between 1960s activism and the current movement and the reason so many Americans have reached a boiling point. He also discusses the dismay he felt toward former teammates Tom Brady and Drew Brees--and Patriots coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Krafts--after they endorsed some political stances he finds offensive.

]]> Ep. 15: Donté Stallworth on race, sports and the most important election of our lifetime Donté Stallworth, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 00:58:16 After more than a decade as an NFL standout, Donté Stallworth crafted a second career as a political analyst and a strategic consultant on counterterrorism issues. As the professional sports world reaches an inflection point in the fight against racial injustice and police brutality, Stallworth weighs in on the magnitude of the moment, provides incisive historical perspective and addresses what must happen to help America make real the promises of democracy. After more than a decade as an NFL standout, Donté Stallworth crafted a second career as a political analyst and a strategic consultant on counterterrorism issues. As the professional sports world reaches an inflection point in the fight against racial injustice and police brutality, Stallworth weighs in on the magnitude of the moment, provides incisive historical perspective and addresses what must happen to help America make real the promises of democracy. muhammad ali, mike silver, joe biden, cnn, martin luther king, dr. harry edwards, drew brees, george floyd, natalie silver, tommie smith, desean jackson, silver, mlk, patriots, tear gas, tik tok, jacob blake, bill belichick, saints, olympics, cam jordan, john carlos, white house, yolo, 40-yard dash, kareem abdul-jabbar, jim brown, protest, concussion, robert kraft, tom brady, new york times, donté stallworth yes full 15 19b240cc-10cd-4707-9656-9561eb358347 Ep. 14: NFL Roundtable, 2020 Season Preview After agreeing on a name for one of the family group texts, Mike, Natalie and her younger brothers Greg and Robbie begin uncovering hard truths about one another, including Mike’s reason for joining Houseparty, the draft-night outrage in the household after the Packers traded up to select Aaron Rodgers’ successor and why most people who Google Mike believe he was born three years after World War II ended. Later, Robbie attempts to fire Greg’s “Poddy Train Me” podcast co-host, the boys detail their dad’s sordid history of fantasy football advice (while calling out one of his NFL Network colleagues who takes their league a bit too seriously) and Greg shares his indelible Robert Kraft story from the 2019 NFL annual meeting. Oh, and they finally get around to some predictions, including Robbie’s shocking MVP pick. Pro tip: If you love the Uncle Luke intro, do NOT miss Greg’s outro.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:22:41 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Robbie Silver, Greg Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-14-nfl-roundtable-2020-season-preview-JYNFfI6h After agreeing on a name for one of the family group texts, Mike, Natalie and her younger brothers Greg and Robbie begin uncovering hard truths about one another, including Mike’s reason for joining Houseparty, the draft-night outrage in the household after the Packers traded up to select Aaron Rodgers’ successor and why most people who Google Mike believe he was born three years after World War II ended. Later, Robbie attempts to fire Greg’s “Poddy Train Me” podcast co-host, the boys detail their dad’s sordid history of fantasy football advice (while calling out one of his NFL Network colleagues who takes their league a bit too seriously) and Greg shares his indelible Robert Kraft story from the 2019 NFL annual meeting. Oh, and they finally get around to some predictions, including Robbie’s shocking MVP pick. Pro tip: If you love the Uncle Luke intro, do NOT miss Greg’s outro.

]]> Ep. 14: NFL Roundtable, 2020 Season Preview Natalie Silver, Robbie Silver, Greg Silver, Mike Silver 00:58:26 As we near the end of the most surreal offseason ever, four esteemed football experts (well, three… plus Natalie) share their thoughts on the upcoming 2020 campaign--after attending to some important business. From the origin of Mike’s mangled Wikipedia profile to the controversial credit-snatching that went down in one of Greg’s recent podcast episodes to the most maligned junior high book report title in recent history, the Silvers slice and dice one another while talking all things football (including star turns by Robert Kraft, Bruce Arians, Jared Goff and more). As we near the end of the most surreal offseason ever, four esteemed football experts (well, three… plus Natalie) share their thoughts on the upcoming 2020 campaign--after attending to some important business. From the origin of Mike’s mangled Wikipedia profile to the controversial credit-snatching that went down in one of Greg’s recent podcast episodes to the most maligned junior high book report title in recent history, the Silvers slice and dice one another while talking all things football (including star turns by Robert Kraft, Bruce Arians, Jared Goff and more). super bowl, russell wilson, carson wentz, uc santa barbara, washington football team, mike silver, jordan love, big game, mvp, poddy train me, wikipedia, fantasy football, natalie silver, packers, cal, nfl draft, silver, flowers for algernon, uncle luke, kyler murray, football, ucsb, alvin kamara, jared goff, prediction, sean mcvay, green bay packers, matt lafleur, seahawks, robert kraft, bruce arians, cal football, pete carroll, nfl, greg silver, aaron rodgers yes full 14 10befe2a-31ae-4266-910f-687899027a98 Ep. 13: Anatomy of the George Kittle Deal (with agent Jack Bechta) After harkening back to Mike and Jack’s Delirious Adventure at the Indianapolis Airport--and revealing that Natalie’s favorite football player as a kid was former Eagles and Packers cornerback Al (31 The Dirty One) Harris, Bechta’s client--we lock in on the long process that led to Kittle’s record-setting deal. There were plenty of perilous moments, from an early setback Bechta dubs ‘The Valentine’s Day Massacre’ to his testy text exchange with 49ers general manager and legendary hitter John Lynch. Kittle nearly boiled over in late July, prompting the agent to call a “timeout.” By episode’s end, it’s clear why Kittle eventually got what was most important to him--but Natalie is mystified by the tight end’s choice of celebratory cuisine.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:10:13 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Jack Bechta, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-13-anatomy-of-the-george-kittle-deal-with-agent-jack-bechta-9Ztf7adA After harkening back to Mike and Jack’s Delirious Adventure at the Indianapolis Airport--and revealing that Natalie’s favorite football player as a kid was former Eagles and Packers cornerback Al (31 The Dirty One) Harris, Bechta’s client--we lock in on the long process that led to Kittle’s record-setting deal. There were plenty of perilous moments, from an early setback Bechta dubs ‘The Valentine’s Day Massacre’ to his testy text exchange with 49ers general manager and legendary hitter John Lynch. Kittle nearly boiled over in late July, prompting the agent to call a “timeout.” By episode’s end, it’s clear why Kittle eventually got what was most important to him--but Natalie is mystified by the tight end’s choice of celebratory cuisine.

]]> Ep. 13: Anatomy of the George Kittle Deal (with agent Jack Bechta) Natalie Silver, Jack Bechta, Mike Silver 00:48:36 In the wake of All-Pro tight end George Kittle’s record-setting contract with the San Francisco 49ers, agent Jack Bechta--the man who negotiated the five-year, $75-million pact--explains in precise detail how the deal went down. From wandering into a woman’s airport restroom to sharing seaside margaritas with Niners GM John Lynch to celebrating with Panda Express takeout, Bechta takes us on a humorous and illuminating journey that resulted in a special deal for a uniquely wired player. In the wake of All-Pro tight end George Kittle’s record-setting contract with the San Francisco 49ers, agent Jack Bechta--the man who negotiated the five-year, $75-million pact--explains in precise detail how the deal went down. From wandering into a woman’s airport restroom to sharing seaside margaritas with Niners GM John Lynch to celebrating with Panda Express takeout, Bechta takes us on a humorous and illuminating journey that resulted in a special deal for a uniquely wired player. iowa hawkeyes, 49ers, mike silver, nfl scouting combine, del mar, la jolla, natalie silver, al harris, silver, ronnie lott, university of iowa, jack bechta, pf chang’s, panda express, jimmy garoppolo, kittle, colin kaepernick, covid-19, mikuni sushi, valentine’s day, brigantine, san francisco 49ers, george kittle, john lynch yes full 13 d5979096-6da4-4265-90ad-5f6073e24aed Ep. 12: Barry Switzer, Coaching Legend (Part 2) Barry, Mike and surprise guest Steve Silver take turns recounting an emotionally charged, wine-fueled dinner at a San Antonio steakhouse with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his son, Stephen--and the gang is off and running once more. From the Tupac Shakur pregame speech that might have been, to the progressive Halloween party featuring future Super Bowl-winning coaches dressed in drag, to the time Barry sent a drug dealer to hook up one of his iconic coaching counterparts, this fast-moving trip down memory lane does not disappoint.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:24:27 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Barry Switzer, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Steve Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-12-barry-switzer-coaching-legend-part-2-bxLuGy0A Barry, Mike and surprise guest Steve Silver take turns recounting an emotionally charged, wine-fueled dinner at a San Antonio steakhouse with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his son, Stephen--and the gang is off and running once more. From the Tupac Shakur pregame speech that might have been, to the progressive Halloween party featuring future Super Bowl-winning coaches dressed in drag, to the time Barry sent a drug dealer to hook up one of his iconic coaching counterparts, this fast-moving trip down memory lane does not disappoint.

]]> Ep. 12: Barry Switzer, Coaching Legend (Part 2) Barry Switzer, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver, Steve Silver 00:29:35 Surprise guest Steve Silver (father of Mike, grandfather of Natalie) joins the fray as more epic stories are recalled, including the surreal dinner in San Antonio that featured Switzer angrily spewing expletives at Jerry Jones--only to tearfully profess his love for the Cowboys owner--while Mike succumbed to the effects of high-end California Cabernet. Switzer also discusses growing up as the son of a bootlegger, dressing up in drag with Jimmy Johnson and playing a classic prank on Joe Paterno while sunbathing in the Caribbean. Surprise guest Steve Silver (father of Mike, grandfather of Natalie) joins the fray as more epic stories are recalled, including the surreal dinner in San Antonio that featured Switzer angrily spewing expletives at Jerry Jones--only to tearfully profess his love for the Cowboys owner--while Mike succumbed to the effects of high-end California Cabernet. Switzer also discusses growing up as the son of a bootlegger, dressing up in drag with Jimmy Johnson and playing a classic prank on Joe Paterno while sunbathing in the Caribbean. stephen jones, jimmy johnson, mike silver, john madden, oklahoma, larry lacewell, halloween, tupac shakur, natalie silver, joe paterno, gavin newsom, silver, football, sooners, reefer, 2pac, nike, switzer, chuck fairbanks, tupac, grumpy, mike holmgren, billy joel, elton john, jerry jones, plumpjack, barry switzer, bill parcells yes full 12 c4fcfae7-63d3-4e76-a37e-013ad16976e8 Ep. 11: Barry Switzer, Coaching Legend (Part 1) When Jerry Jones fired Jimmy Johnson following consecutive Super Bowl victories in 1994--and brought Barry Switzer out of exile to coach the Dallas Cowboys--it rocked the football world. Switzer fills in some vivid details from that indelible chapter of NFL history and talks about the great times he had along the way, including an epic Super Bowl XXX week in Arizona with Mike at his side. Switzer also recalls an ill-fated trip in a twin-engine aircraft while on the Oklahoma recruiting trail and the controversial call he made late in the 1995 NFL season that compelled some fans to call him “Bozo the Clown.”

]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2020 07:00:15 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Barry Switzer, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-11-barry-switzer-coaching-legend-part-1-DK_I88Kx When Jerry Jones fired Jimmy Johnson following consecutive Super Bowl victories in 1994--and brought Barry Switzer out of exile to coach the Dallas Cowboys--it rocked the football world. Switzer fills in some vivid details from that indelible chapter of NFL history and talks about the great times he had along the way, including an epic Super Bowl XXX week in Arizona with Mike at his side. Switzer also recalls an ill-fated trip in a twin-engine aircraft while on the Oklahoma recruiting trail and the controversial call he made late in the 1995 NFL season that compelled some fans to call him “Bozo the Clown.”

]]> Ep. 11: Barry Switzer, Coaching Legend (Part 1) Mike Silver, Barry Switzer, Natalie Silver 00:35:39 Following a record-setting run at Oklahoma, Barry Switzer came out of exile to coach the Cowboys in the mid-’90s… and let a certain Sports Illustrated writer ride shotgun for much of the madness. Somehow, both made it out alive, and now Barry and Mike have stories for Natalie ranging from a shattered wine glass to an emergency landing to the raucous hotel suite which contained the unlikeliest Super Bowl roommates of all time. Following a record-setting run at Oklahoma, Barry Switzer came out of exile to coach the Cowboys in the mid-’90s… and let a certain Sports Illustrated writer ride shotgun for much of the madness. Somehow, both made it out alive, and now Barry and Mike have stories for Natalie ranging from a shattered wine glass to an emergency landing to the raucous hotel suite which contained the unlikeliest Super Bowl roommates of all time. jimmy johnson, mike silver, oklahoma, natalie silver, cal, tom landry, silver, texas, football, sooners, toby keith, reba mcentire, greg pruitt, tex schramm, billy sims, switzer, cotton bowl, gil brandt, michael irvin, jerry jones, barry switzer yes full 11 f9de5840-2ab0-486a-91bb-d095573ff141 Ep. 10: Corbin Reiff, Author of Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell Two people who revere Chris Cornell (both with the last name Silver) pick the brain of the man who authored the late Soundgarden and Audioslave singer’s hot-off-the-presses biography, exploring stories and backstory and everything in between. In fulfilling the promise he made to himself as a teenager to rock to the bitter end, Cornell endured turmoil and tragedy--and left behind an incredible legacy. Reiff, a former Army Sgt. who served in Iraq, fills us in on some of the juiciest details while putting up with interludes about Mike’s travails as Dennis Rodman’s co-author and Natalie’s pregame hype music as a youth soccer standout.

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]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:48:39 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Corbin Reiff, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-10-corbin-reiff-author-of-total-fcking-godhead-the-biography-of-chris-cornell-icnBPBvp Two people who revere Chris Cornell (both with the last name Silver) pick the brain of the man who authored the late Soundgarden and Audioslave singer’s hot-off-the-presses biography, exploring stories and backstory and everything in between. In fulfilling the promise he made to himself as a teenager to rock to the bitter end, Cornell endured turmoil and tragedy--and left behind an incredible legacy. Reiff, a former Army Sgt. who served in Iraq, fills us in on some of the juiciest details while putting up with interludes about Mike’s travails as Dennis Rodman’s co-author and Natalie’s pregame hype music as a youth soccer standout.

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]]> Ep. 10: Corbin Reiff, Author of Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell Corbin Reiff, Mike Silver, Natalie Silver 00:57:44 Two people who revere Chris Cornell (both with the last name Silver) pick the brain of the man who authored the late Soundgarden and Audioslave singer’s hot-off-the-presses biography, exploring stories and backstory and everything in between. In fulfilling the promise he made to himself as a teenager to rock to the bitter end, Cornell endured turmoil and tragedy--and left behind an incredible legacy. Reiff, a former Army Sgt. who served in Iraq, fills us in on some of the juiciest details while putting up with interludes about Mike’s travails as Dennis Rodman’s co-author and Natalie’s pregame hype music as a youth soccer standout. Powered by Gameplan Two people who revere Chris Cornell (both with the last name Silver) pick the brain of the man who authored the late Soundgarden and Audioslave singer’s hot-off-the-presses biography, exploring stories and backstory and everything in between. In fulfilling the promise he made to himself as a teenager to rock to the bitter end, Cornell endured turmoil and tragedy--and left behind an incredible legacy. Reiff, a former Army Sgt. who served in Iraq, fills us in on some of the juiciest details while putting up with interludes about Mike’s travails as Dennis Rodman’s co-author and Natalie’s pregame hype music as a youth soccer standout. Powered by Gameplan 49ers, seattle, mike silver, badmotorfinger, suicide, putin, seattle seahawks, trump, natalie silver, cameron crowe, seattle sound, silver, powell’s, temple of the dog, cornell, soundgarden, chris cornell, singles, army, spinal tap, pearl jam, corbin reiff, dennis rodman, total f*cking godhead, iraq, seahawks, eddie vedder, rodman, san francisco 49ers, audioslave, national suicide hotline, ziggy marley yes full 10 966053c3-243a-40b9-93f3-26267bc927ee Ep. 9: Kyle Rudolph Kyle talks about the impending start of training camp and the issues posed by the pandemic, acknowledging that if a player were to behave recklessly and spread the virus among teammates, it would cause a major problem in the locker room. He breaks down the financial staredown he had with the Vikings before the 2019 season and the accompanying trade rumors--leading to an amusing assessment of teammate Adam Thielen’s sideline confrontation with Bill Belichick. After Natalie’s R-rated story about her brusque introduction to former Washington tight end Chris Cooley, Kyle breaks down his favorite players at the position, many of whom seem to have a screw loose. He then revisits his epic catch against the Saints last January and the fear that it would be overturned via replay review--and the ensuing imbroglio over the gloves he wore in that playoff victory, and how they ended up on eBay. After a very serious discussion about George Floyd’s death and how it galvanized his community and team, Kyle addresses his lack of productivity in 2019 and talks about how he channeled his frustration into something positive. Finally, after a conversational detour that pinpoints the NFL’s doppelganger for beloved ‘Bad Santa’ character Thurman Merman, Kyle spends several minutes attempting to answer the most important question of all: Which of his current or former teammates was Lizzo singing about?

 

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]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:00:13 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Kyle Rudolph, Natalie Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-9-kyle-rudolph-CfWJsyrY Kyle talks about the impending start of training camp and the issues posed by the pandemic, acknowledging that if a player were to behave recklessly and spread the virus among teammates, it would cause a major problem in the locker room. He breaks down the financial staredown he had with the Vikings before the 2019 season and the accompanying trade rumors--leading to an amusing assessment of teammate Adam Thielen’s sideline confrontation with Bill Belichick. After Natalie’s R-rated story about her brusque introduction to former Washington tight end Chris Cooley, Kyle breaks down his favorite players at the position, many of whom seem to have a screw loose. He then revisits his epic catch against the Saints last January and the fear that it would be overturned via replay review--and the ensuing imbroglio over the gloves he wore in that playoff victory, and how they ended up on eBay. After a very serious discussion about George Floyd’s death and how it galvanized his community and team, Kyle addresses his lack of productivity in 2019 and talks about how he channeled his frustration into something positive. Finally, after a conversational detour that pinpoints the NFL’s doppelganger for beloved ‘Bad Santa’ character Thurman Merman, Kyle spends several minutes attempting to answer the most important question of all: Which of his current or former teammates was Lizzo singing about?

 

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]]> Ep. 9: Kyle Rudolph Mike Silver, Kyle Rudolph, Natalie Silver 00:49:38 The eloquent and talented tight end discusses his challenging 2019 season, which culminated with a much dissected game-winning touchdown catch to bounce the New Orleans Saints from the playoffs, and the tumultuous offseason that followed. After addressing the challenges of playing in a pandemic and expressing his belief that, in the wake of George Floyd’s death, his franchise can serve as a model for bridging racial divides, Rudolph gets down to what’s truly important: Helping Natalie uncover the identity of Lizzo’s “new man on the Minnesota Vikings.” The eloquent and talented tight end discusses his challenging 2019 season, which culminated with a much dissected game-winning touchdown catch to bounce the New Orleans Saints from the playoffs, and the tumultuous offseason that followed. After addressing the challenges of playing in a pandemic and expressing his belief that, in the wake of George Floyd’s death, his franchise can serve as a model for bridging racial divides, Rudolph gets down to what’s truly important: Helping Natalie uncover the identity of Lizzo’s “new man on the Minnesota Vikings.” keywords: mike silver, rob gronkowski, bad santa, minneapolis miracle, minnesota miracle, zach ertz, george floyd, ebay, natalie silver, minnesota vikings, pandemic, mark davis, silver, lizzo, eric wood, bill belichick, stefon diggs, holocaust survivors, gronk, covid-19, thurman merman, randy moss, adam thielen, kirk cousins, george kittle, pass interference, chris cooley, travis kelce, kyle rudolph, vikings yes full 9 ee93481e-db7b-4a03-adca-759dd67e34ad Ep. 8: Brandi and Chad Chastain (Part 2) Brandi describes VAR (Video Assistant Referee) as the “bane of my existence,” while Chad sticks up for soccer’s version of replay. This leads to a discussion of the 2000 Olympic final, when the USA scored a miraculous, last-second goal to force overtime against Norway, only to give up a disputed game-winner. Brandi and Chad have some fun discussing the hideous bust that accompanied her 2018 induction into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. She talks about her successful stint on “Chopped,” as well as Chad’s skills in the kitchen--with quick guest appearances from Chad’s daughters Harper and Brooklyn, and Brandi’s son Jaden. Finally, we discuss the struggle for women to establish a professional soccer foothold in the US, and how the recent recklessness of some NWSL players rubbed Brandi the wrong way.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:07 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Brandi Chastain, Chad Chastain) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-8-brandi-and-chad-chastain-part-2-m4jQKlpz Brandi describes VAR (Video Assistant Referee) as the “bane of my existence,” while Chad sticks up for soccer’s version of replay. This leads to a discussion of the 2000 Olympic final, when the USA scored a miraculous, last-second goal to force overtime against Norway, only to give up a disputed game-winner. Brandi and Chad have some fun discussing the hideous bust that accompanied her 2018 induction into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. She talks about her successful stint on “Chopped,” as well as Chad’s skills in the kitchen--with quick guest appearances from Chad’s daughters Harper and Brooklyn, and Brandi’s son Jaden. Finally, we discuss the struggle for women to establish a professional soccer foothold in the US, and how the recent recklessness of some NWSL players rubbed Brandi the wrong way.

]]> Ep. 8: Brandi and Chad Chastain (Part 2) Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Brandi Chastain, Chad Chastain 00:37:24 The USA soccer legend and her bodacious and hilarious younger brother continue their trip down memory lane and weigh in on the current state of the beautiful game, beginning with a spirited debate about the merits (or lack thereof) of VAR, and culminating with a scathing indictment of the NWSL players whose disregard of COVID-19 precautions imperiled the current Challenge Cup. At episode’s end (with Chad signing off in his Scottish Footie Announcer’s voice), it’s once again established that Brandi’s mentorship helped shape Natalie into the assertive young adult who now co-hosts a podcast, and that Chad’s influence on Mike (or is it the other way around?) has not always been wholesome in nature. The USA soccer legend and her bodacious and hilarious younger brother continue their trip down memory lane and weigh in on the current state of the beautiful game, beginning with a spirited debate about the merits (or lack thereof) of VAR, and culminating with a scathing indictment of the NWSL players whose disregard of COVID-19 precautions imperiled the current Challenge Cup. At episode’s end (with Chad signing off in his Scottish Footie Announcer’s voice), it’s once again established that Brandi’s mentorship helped shape Natalie into the assertive young adult who now co-hosts a podcast, and that Chad’s influence on Mike (or is it the other way around?) has not always been wholesome in nature. own goal, mike silver, bust, chopped, var, natalie silver, aly wagner, silver, mia hamm, julie foudy, olympics, kim jong un, rose bowl, tiffeny milbrett, hope solo, women’s world cup, nwsl, chastain, brandi chastain, world cup yes full 8 e44b0612-4bba-48e9-bfa9-bb0c4a8b611f Ep. 7: Brandi and Chad Chastain (Part 1) After a protracted discussion of California-grown produce, including young Mike’s avocado-stealing delinquency, Brandi talks about falling in love with soccer during an era when girls rarely played--and chasing Chad around Spartan Stadium during San Jose Earthquakes games, even as he made his way to the opposing team’s bench. Brandi addresses the importance of being driven by passion, rather than specific goals, in her athletic upbringing, and Mike segues from a discussion about juggling to a story about Natalie’s early driving atrocities. There are tales of Chad’s epic behavior during Big Game weekends past, including his taunting of Stanford-graduate Julie Foudy (while impersonating a Scottish football announcer) after a Cal victory, and of an infamous celebrity photo swap at Gibson’s steakhouse in Chicago. Oh, and Mike shares his Super Bowl XLV concussion story, ending with a classic line from Hall of Famer Michael Strahan.

]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2020 03:57:57 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Brandi Chastain, Natalie Silver, Chad Chastain, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-7-brandi-and-chad-chastain-part-1-njh8dDUH After a protracted discussion of California-grown produce, including young Mike’s avocado-stealing delinquency, Brandi talks about falling in love with soccer during an era when girls rarely played--and chasing Chad around Spartan Stadium during San Jose Earthquakes games, even as he made his way to the opposing team’s bench. Brandi addresses the importance of being driven by passion, rather than specific goals, in her athletic upbringing, and Mike segues from a discussion about juggling to a story about Natalie’s early driving atrocities. There are tales of Chad’s epic behavior during Big Game weekends past, including his taunting of Stanford-graduate Julie Foudy (while impersonating a Scottish football announcer) after a Cal victory, and of an infamous celebrity photo swap at Gibson’s steakhouse in Chicago. Oh, and Mike shares his Super Bowl XLV concussion story, ending with a classic line from Hall of Famer Michael Strahan.

]]> Ep. 7: Brandi and Chad Chastain (Part 1) Brandi Chastain, Natalie Silver, Chad Chastain, Mike Silver 00:50:13 The USA soccer legend and her bodacious and hilarious younger brother discuss the state of the beautiful game while reliving some shared history with the hosts, leaving a trail of Grand Theft Avocado, car collisions and celebrity-photo-wall crashing in their wake. When all is said and done, it’s firmly established that Brandi’s mentorship made Natalie a more assertive and arrogant youth soccer player, and that Chad’s influence on Mike (or is it the other way around?) has not always been wholesome in nature. Powered by Gameplan The USA soccer legend and her bodacious and hilarious younger brother discuss the state of the beautiful game while reliving some shared history with the hosts, leaving a trail of Grand Theft Avocado, car collisions and celebrity-photo-wall crashing in their wake. When all is said and done, it’s firmly established that Brandi’s mentorship made Natalie a more assertive and arrogant youth soccer player, and that Chad’s influence on Mike (or is it the other way around?) has not always been wholesome in nature. Powered by Gameplan mike silver, big game, natalie silver, cal, san jose earthquakes, silver, north carolina, julie foudy, jeff darlington, colin farrell, rose bowl, george best, women’s world cup, gibson’s, santa clara, bill murray, chastain, brandi chastain, michael strahan, world cup yes full 7 c433d5e7-6ee8-46b6-b8cc-5d12c877ab0d Ep. 6: Luther Campbell (Part 2) Campbell suggests that President Trump is attempting to start a race war in an effort to create an excuse to delay the 2020 election, then recounts the surreal scene at Mar A Lago when Trump hosted him, Eddie Murphy and Mike Tyson at a party in the 1990s. He upbraids fellow rapper Kanye West for his support of Trump, questioning his mental stability, while noting that his old friend Tupac Shakur would be at the forefront of the current civil-rights movement and “standing on top of a car” at protests. Campbell explains how he came to support California Senator Kamala Harris after criticizing her early on and endorses her as a VP pick--but calls on former First Lady Michelle Obama to do her country a solid and serve in that role. Finally, Mike and Uncle Luke recount their starring roles in the classic Ray Buchanan Dog Collar stunt at Super Bowl 33 Media Day.

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2020 07:00:21 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Luther Campbell) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-6-luther-campbell-part-2-16KKJA6h Campbell suggests that President Trump is attempting to start a race war in an effort to create an excuse to delay the 2020 election, then recounts the surreal scene at Mar A Lago when Trump hosted him, Eddie Murphy and Mike Tyson at a party in the 1990s. He upbraids fellow rapper Kanye West for his support of Trump, questioning his mental stability, while noting that his old friend Tupac Shakur would be at the forefront of the current civil-rights movement and “standing on top of a car” at protests. Campbell explains how he came to support California Senator Kamala Harris after criticizing her early on and endorses her as a VP pick--but calls on former First Lady Michelle Obama to do her country a solid and serve in that role. Finally, Mike and Uncle Luke recount their starring roles in the classic Ray Buchanan Dog Collar stunt at Super Bowl 33 Media Day.

]]> Ep. 6: Luther Campbell (Part 2) Mike Silver, Natalie Silver, Luther Campbell 00:30:47 Our wide-ranging conversation with the 2 Live Crew impresario, hip-hop legend and notorious college-sports sugar daddy continues, beginning with a scathing assessment of the 45th President--and a recollection of the time Uncle Luke brought Eddie Murphy and Mike Tyson to a Donald Trump-hosted party at Mar A Lago. Campbell also expresses his disdain for fellow rapper Kanye West, muses about the way old friend Tupac Shakur would be navigating the current push for racial justice and calls on California Senator Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama to help heal the nation. Powered by Gameplan. Our wide-ranging conversation with the 2 Live Crew impresario, hip-hop legend and notorious college-sports sugar daddy continues, beginning with a scathing assessment of the 45th President--and a recollection of the time Uncle Luke brought Eddie Murphy and Mike Tyson to a Donald Trump-hosted party at Mar A Lago. Campbell also expresses his disdain for fellow rapper Kanye West, muses about the way old friend Tupac Shakur would be navigating the current push for racial justice and calls on California Senator Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama to help heal the nation. Powered by Gameplan. super bowl, mike silver, mike tyson, tupac shakur, dog collar, trump, natalie silver, eddie murphy, silver, vice president, uncle luke, kanye west, kamala harris, kamala, tea party, 2 live crew, luther campbell, media day, luke, 2pac, tupac, michelle obama, black panthers, ray buchanan, donald trump, val demmings, kanye, mar a lago, michelle, luke campbell yes full 6 f588c955-73c3-4fe2-ac10-976a9e493da2 Ep. 5: Luther Campbell (Part 1) We begin with Luke’s recounting of his arrest 30 years ago on obscenity charges, after 2 Live Crew’s album became the first in history to be ruled legally obscene, and the fallout that included the recording of “F--- Martinez” (his ode to the-then Florida governor). After Natalie suggests some potential remixes, one of which would serenade the current Senate Majority Leader, the conversation turns toward the fight against racial injustice and the power possessed by athletes. Campbell explains why he believes NFL and NBA players should sit out the current season and why college athletes (like Oklahoma State’s Chuba Hubbard) are right to protest against racism at their institutions, including the plantation and slave quarters that exist on the campus of one prominent NCAA program. Campbell chastises NFL owners for being scared of the current president and campaigns for a pair of expansion teams owned by African-Americans who aren’t “sellouts like Jay-Z.”

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:40:10 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Luther Campbell, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-5-luther-campbell-part-1-UyLzVIpo We begin with Luke’s recounting of his arrest 30 years ago on obscenity charges, after 2 Live Crew’s album became the first in history to be ruled legally obscene, and the fallout that included the recording of “F--- Martinez” (his ode to the-then Florida governor). After Natalie suggests some potential remixes, one of which would serenade the current Senate Majority Leader, the conversation turns toward the fight against racial injustice and the power possessed by athletes. Campbell explains why he believes NFL and NBA players should sit out the current season and why college athletes (like Oklahoma State’s Chuba Hubbard) are right to protest against racism at their institutions, including the plantation and slave quarters that exist on the campus of one prominent NCAA program. Campbell chastises NFL owners for being scared of the current president and campaigns for a pair of expansion teams owned by African-Americans who aren’t “sellouts like Jay-Z.”

]]> Ep. 5: Luther Campbell (Part 1) Luther Campbell, Natalie Silver, Mike Silver 00:34:35 Thirty years after getting arrested onstage for obscenity--and going straight from the jailhouse to record the iconic “F--- Martinez”--the 2 Live Crew impresario, rap legend and notorious college-sports sugar daddy bares his soul in a wide-ranging conversation. In revealing the motivation behind his fight for free speech and assessing the manner in which athletes, and African Americans, are finding their voices during this turbulent time, Uncle Luke is full of poignant and uproarious wisdom. Powered by Gameplan Thirty years after getting arrested onstage for obscenity--and going straight from the jailhouse to record the iconic “F--- Martinez”--the 2 Live Crew impresario, rap legend and notorious college-sports sugar daddy bares his soul in a wide-ranging conversation. In revealing the motivation behind his fight for free speech and assessing the manner in which athletes, and African Americans, are finding their voices during this turbulent time, Uncle Luke is full of poignant and uproarious wisdom. Powered by Gameplan adam silver, racism, mike silver, moscow mitch, natalie silver, cal, joe exotic, silver, fuck martinez, free speech, uncle luke, tiger king, obscenity, malcolm x, 2 live crew, clemson, dabo sweeney, luther campbell, colin kaepernick, mitch mcconnell, luke, cal football, chuba hubbard, jay-z, nfl, luke campbell, nba yes full 5 c767904e-c334-4d89-8d88-c751c845ba01 Ep. 4: COVID-19 and Sports: The Experts Weigh In  If you’re interested in the current state of the battle to contain COVID-19, and where things are headed, this power-packed episode will tell you everything you need to know. Will protests against racial injustice cause a spike? What treatment scenarios are on the immediate horizon? How long, realistically, will it take to find a vaccine? How will testing evolve, and will those who possess the antibody have immunity? What will college look like, and what will become of the beer bong? Are sporting events realistic, and if so, what are the prospects for having fans in the stands during the 2020 NFL season? Is this Dr. Fauci’s toughest test? Will Greg, Ajay, Mike and Natalie’s mutual friend Gordo be free to high-five again?

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:54:10 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Dr. Gregory Huhn, Mike Silver, Dr. Ajay Nirula) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-4-covid-19-and-sports-the-experts-weigh-in-cOp5SVW_  If you’re interested in the current state of the battle to contain COVID-19, and where things are headed, this power-packed episode will tell you everything you need to know. Will protests against racial injustice cause a spike? What treatment scenarios are on the immediate horizon? How long, realistically, will it take to find a vaccine? How will testing evolve, and will those who possess the antibody have immunity? What will college look like, and what will become of the beer bong? Are sporting events realistic, and if so, what are the prospects for having fans in the stands during the 2020 NFL season? Is this Dr. Fauci’s toughest test? Will Greg, Ajay, Mike and Natalie’s mutual friend Gordo be free to high-five again?

]]> Ep. 4: COVID-19 and Sports: The Experts Weigh In Natalie Silver, Dr. Gregory Huhn, Mike Silver, Dr. Ajay Nirula 00:57:38 Two doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 detail the current state of the global pandemic, from cutting-edge treatment trials to the next frontier of testing to the relentless march toward a vaccine. Dr. Gregory Huhn, a Chicago-based infectious disease specialist, and Dr. Ajay Nirula, Eli Lilly’s VP of Immunology, also provide their assessment of what’s realistic for the NFL and other sports leagues in the coming months, and how the ongoing protests against racial injustice and police brutality might impact efforts to contain the virus. Additionally, the doctors give their take on what college life will look like in the 2020-21 school year--and share some Cal-centric stories with the elder Silver, with whom they attended UC Berkeley in the ‘80s. Powered by Gameplan. Two doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 detail the current state of the global pandemic, from cutting-edge treatment trials to the next frontier of testing to the relentless march toward a vaccine. Dr. Gregory Huhn, a Chicago-based infectious disease specialist, and Dr. Ajay Nirula, Eli Lilly’s VP of Immunology, also provide their assessment of what’s realistic for the NFL and other sports leagues in the coming months, and how the ongoing protests against racial injustice and police brutality might impact efforts to contain the virus. Additionally, the doctors give their take on what college life will look like in the 2020-21 school year--and share some Cal-centric stories with the elder Silver, with whom they attended UC Berkeley in the ‘80s. Powered by Gameplan. uc berkeley, testing, dr. fauci, mike silver, dr. anthony fauci, coronavirus, natalie silver, cal, pandemic, dr. ajay nirula, silver, dr. gregory huhn, eli lilly, covid-19, antibodies, bob dylan, syndemic, cook county health, remdesivir, tracing, hydroxychloroquine, beer bong, fauci, nfl, vaccine yes full 4 dfb5e1c3-bdb8-473b-a6a4-51759c3bc96c Ep.3: Steve and Cam Jordan Highlights include Cam’s assessment of where the Saints stand after he and other teammates confronted Drew Brees following the star quarterback’s comments about respecting the flag; Steve’s recounting of the time he and other Vikings teammates called out then-GM Mike Lynn for racist behavior in 1989; Cam’s hilarious and poignant recollections of the lessons his mother imparted to him about being black in America; Steve’s concern that the current outrage over police brutality and systemic racism might not be sustainable, and his comparison of the hard, unglamorous work that must now be done to “blocking and tackling”; and Cam’s admission that, if players don’t feel as though they’re being heard, a team or teams refusing to take the field in 2020 is an “intriguing” possibility.”

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:35:45 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Steve Jordan, Michael Silver, Natalie Silver, Cam Jordan) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep3-steve-and-cam-jordan-w15zPOS5 Highlights include Cam’s assessment of where the Saints stand after he and other teammates confronted Drew Brees following the star quarterback’s comments about respecting the flag; Steve’s recounting of the time he and other Vikings teammates called out then-GM Mike Lynn for racist behavior in 1989; Cam’s hilarious and poignant recollections of the lessons his mother imparted to him about being black in America; Steve’s concern that the current outrage over police brutality and systemic racism might not be sustainable, and his comparison of the hard, unglamorous work that must now be done to “blocking and tackling”; and Cam’s admission that, if players don’t feel as though they’re being heard, a team or teams refusing to take the field in 2020 is an “intriguing” possibility.”

]]> Ep.3: Steve and Cam Jordan Steve Jordan, Michael Silver, Natalie Silver, Cam Jordan 00:58:02 With a combined 11 Pro Bowls and a shared history of provocative off-the-field leadership, former Vikings TE Steve and current Saints DE Cam Jordan have established an impressive NFL legacy. As the fight against systemic racism sweeps the nation, and the world, in the wake of George Floyd’s brutal killing, the Jordans weigh in on some of the most charged and momentous topics of our time. From Cam’s revelation that “if the season started today, we’d all be on a knee” to a heartfelt discussion about the hard conversations African-American parents must have with their children, the Jordans keep it real and provide unique perspective on the struggle for social justice. Powered by Gameplan. With a combined 11 Pro Bowls and a shared history of provocative off-the-field leadership, former Vikings TE Steve and current Saints DE Cam Jordan have established an impressive NFL legacy. As the fight against systemic racism sweeps the nation, and the world, in the wake of George Floyd’s brutal killing, the Jordans weigh in on some of the most charged and momentous topics of our time. From Cam’s revelation that “if the season started today, we’d all be on a knee” to a heartfelt discussion about the hard conversations African-American parents must have with their children, the Jordans keep it real and provide unique perspective on the struggle for social justice. Powered by Gameplan. mike silver, joe biden, jordan, drew brees, george floyd, natalie silver, silver, nflpa, police, steve jordan, saints, defunding, cam jordan, sean payton, roger goodell, police brutality, vikings, black lives matter yes full 3 919132b3-1bda-4979-8938-5a41b66c51ad Ep.2: Steve and Maddy Kerr, Part 2 Highlights include Steve’s discussion of the time Bulls coach Phil Jackson instructed him and teammate Jud Buechler to drink all night with Rodman in Atlantic City--the night before a game; Mike’s recollection of the subsequent story he wrote for Sports Illustrated, and why some of the best moments didn’t make it into the magazine; Mike’s assessment of Rodman’s sensitivity, and how he freaked out over a photo of Maddy and Natalie in a Berkeley bar; Maddy’s detailing of her adventures in Cleveland, including getting popcorn thrown at her by salty Cavs fans during the NBA Finals; Natalie talking about attending the Warriors’ Game 7 victory over Oklahoma City in the 2016 Western Conference Finals, and how she nearly threw Dave Chappelle’s sunglasses across a crowded club room during the postgame celebration; Natalie’s story about Mike getting kicked out of one of her high school field hockey games for questioning a call; Maddy responding  by making fun of Steve for expressing his displeasure after she unleashed a subpar serve (while playing with a torn labrum in her shoulder) at a Cal volleyball game; Mike’s remembrance of Steve’s freakout while attending his son’s college orientation and being serenaded by the USC marching  band; Steve’s sharing of the analogy that acclaimed author Michael Lewis gave to him and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll (on their podcast) about the sorry state of leadership in the executive branch of the U.S. government--and Mike and Steve’s expansion of the analogy to accentuate their shared displeasure.

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]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2020 17:58:53 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Maddy Kerr, Steve Kerr, Mike Silver) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep2-steve-and-maddy-kerr-part-2-kp2McRCW Highlights include Steve’s discussion of the time Bulls coach Phil Jackson instructed him and teammate Jud Buechler to drink all night with Rodman in Atlantic City--the night before a game; Mike’s recollection of the subsequent story he wrote for Sports Illustrated, and why some of the best moments didn’t make it into the magazine; Mike’s assessment of Rodman’s sensitivity, and how he freaked out over a photo of Maddy and Natalie in a Berkeley bar; Maddy’s detailing of her adventures in Cleveland, including getting popcorn thrown at her by salty Cavs fans during the NBA Finals; Natalie talking about attending the Warriors’ Game 7 victory over Oklahoma City in the 2016 Western Conference Finals, and how she nearly threw Dave Chappelle’s sunglasses across a crowded club room during the postgame celebration; Natalie’s story about Mike getting kicked out of one of her high school field hockey games for questioning a call; Maddy responding  by making fun of Steve for expressing his displeasure after she unleashed a subpar serve (while playing with a torn labrum in her shoulder) at a Cal volleyball game; Mike’s remembrance of Steve’s freakout while attending his son’s college orientation and being serenaded by the USC marching  band; Steve’s sharing of the analogy that acclaimed author Michael Lewis gave to him and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll (on their podcast) about the sorry state of leadership in the executive branch of the U.S. government--and Mike and Steve’s expansion of the analogy to accentuate their shared displeasure.

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]]> Ep.2: Steve and Maddy Kerr, Part 2 Natalie Silver, Maddy Kerr, Steve Kerr, Mike Silver 00:33:16 Two high school classmates and writing partners take their feisty Cal-grad daughters on a rollicking trip down memory lane, while getting roasted along the way. From drinking all night with Dennis Rodman before Chicago Bulls games in the ‘90s to behaving badly at their daughters’ athletic competitions, Steve and Mike own their excesses. Meanwhile, Maddy and Natalie hold their own by telling harrowing tales involving popcorn-throwing Cavs fans and an acclaimed comedian’s indestructible sunglasses-- and learning about the time they teamed up in college to make Rodman cry. Powered by Gameplan. Two high school classmates and writing partners take their feisty Cal-grad daughters on a rollicking trip down memory lane, while getting roasted along the way. From drinking all night with Dennis Rodman before Chicago Bulls games in the ‘90s to behaving badly at their daughters’ athletic competitions, Steve and Mike own their excesses. Meanwhile, Maddy and Natalie hold their own by telling harrowing tales involving popcorn-throwing Cavs fans and an acclaimed comedian’s indestructible sunglasses-- and learning about the time they teamed up in college to make Rodman cry. Powered by Gameplan. uc berkeley, palisades high, bulls, mike silver, jordan, cal volleyball, natalie silver, cal, maddy kerr, silver, sports illustrated, dave chappelle, steve kerr, kerr, phil jackson, warriors, matt leinart, dennis rodman, michael lewis, rodman, last dance, michael jordan, pete carroll, chappelle yes full 2 c89d7f4f-eaaa-4b25-82fc-b96da5a5b0df Ep.1: Steve and Maddy Kerr (Part 1) Highlights include Steve talking about getting mauled in pool basketball at Mike’s house and how it prepared him to face legendary Detroit Pistons enforcer Bill Laimbeer in the NBA; Mike’s story about Maddy’s infamous ping-pong tantrum while watching a Warriors playoff defeat in 2015; Steve’s recounting of 14-year-old Maddy making another player cry at a club volleyball tournament, followed by Natalie’s story  about her high school field hockey team’s obscene chants; Steve’s recollection of his forgettable performance while playing in the L.A. City Baseball Championship at Dodger Stadium in 1982--and Mike’s absurd attempt to inspire the crowd; and Steve’s memories of the savage guest column he  wrote for the Daily Cal, at Mike’s behest, before leading Arizona to a victory over the Golden Bears. 

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]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 20:49:10 +0000 elandry@gameplanentertainment.com (Natalie Silver, Steve Kerr, Mike Silver, Maddy Kerr) https://pass-it-down.simplecast.com/episodes/ep1-steve-and-maddy-kerr-AH3QLPZV Highlights include Steve talking about getting mauled in pool basketball at Mike’s house and how it prepared him to face legendary Detroit Pistons enforcer Bill Laimbeer in the NBA; Mike’s story about Maddy’s infamous ping-pong tantrum while watching a Warriors playoff defeat in 2015; Steve’s recounting of 14-year-old Maddy making another player cry at a club volleyball tournament, followed by Natalie’s story  about her high school field hockey team’s obscene chants; Steve’s recollection of his forgettable performance while playing in the L.A. City Baseball Championship at Dodger Stadium in 1982--and Mike’s absurd attempt to inspire the crowd; and Steve’s memories of the savage guest column he  wrote for the Daily Cal, at Mike’s behest, before leading Arizona to a victory over the Golden Bears. 

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]]> Ep.1: Steve and Maddy Kerr (Part 1) Natalie Silver, Steve Kerr, Mike Silver, Maddy Kerr 00:31:05 Beginning with a look at unhealthy intra-family competitiveness during quarantine--and Steve’s recounting of his near-drowning experience while playing pool basketball at Mike’s house in the early ‘80s--two high school classmates and writing partners take their feisty Cal-grad daughters on a rollicking trip down memory lane, while getting roasted along the way. From getting away with defamation in their earliest sports columns to getting humiliated at Dodger Stadium, Steve and Mike own their excesses. Meanwhile, Maddy and Natalie hold their own by revealing cringe-worthy sports dad moments and confronting the hyper-competitive overkill that runs in both families. Beginning with a look at unhealthy intra-family competitiveness during quarantine--and Steve’s recounting of his near-drowning experience while playing pool basketball at Mike’s house in the early ‘80s--two high school classmates and writing partners take their feisty Cal-grad daughters on a rollicking trip down memory lane, while getting roasted along the way. From getting away with defamation in their earliest sports columns to getting humiliated at Dodger Stadium, Steve and Mike own their excesses. Meanwhile, Maddy and Natalie hold their own by revealing cringe-worthy sports dad moments and confronting the hyper-competitive overkill that runs in both families. bill laimbeer, uc berkeley, palisades high, bulls, mike silver, jordan, spicoli, cal volleyball, natalie silver, cal, maddy kerr, saberhagen, silver, sports illustrated, dave chappelle, steve kerr, kerr, phil jackson, warriors, matt leinart, dennis rodman, michael lewis, rodman, last dance, michael jordan, pete carroll, chappelle yes full 1