SportsJam or Conversations
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World Champion Sprinter Tyson Gay
Olympic medalist and world champion sprinter Tyson Gay talks to host Doug Doyle about his recent visit to Newark and his upcoming race in New York.
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Sports Painter Lou Grant
Lou Grant paintings have hung in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and some of his most recent work is currently on display at the Bergino Baseball Clubhouse in New York City. Clubhouse owner Jay Goldberg will also be on the show with Grant.
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Former Heavyweight Champ Mike Tyson
Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson is Doug Doyle's next guest on SportsJam. Tyson recently performed his one-man show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth at NJPAC and the Beacon Theater. He will be at the NYCB Theater in Westbury, New York on May 5th.
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NBA Legend Earl Monroe
Hall of Famer and Knicks legend Earl "the Pearl" Monroe talks about his new book and his early days in South Philly on this SportsJam with Doug Doyle.
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John Ellerbee of the Smart Set
102 year old John Ellerbee talks about his baseball days with the Paterson Smart Set, a semi-pro black team in the 30's that played at Hinchliffe Stadium. Ellerbee and his daughter Rosalind chat with host Doug Doyle from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. They also share their stories about their famous cousin, the great jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie.
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MLB Network Analyst Harold Reynolds
MLB Network Analyst Harold Reynolds talks to host Doug Doyle about the World Baseball Classic and his career as a player and broadcaster.
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Former Baseball Umpire Osibee Jelks
Osibee Jelks umpired baseball games in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Triple-A, but never got to call a game in the Majors. Racism may have kept the African American from achieving his dream in the 1960's. Jelks talks to host Doug Doyle about his career and the challenges he faced.
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Running Sensation Edward Cheserek
The best distance runner in the country is Edward Cheserek of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark. Edward and his track coach Marty Hannon join host Doug Doyle to talk about Edward's journey from Kenya to Newark to stardom.
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NFL Writer Gary Myers
Gary Myers has covered the NFL for more than three decades. Myers talks to host Doug Doyle about his new book Coaching Confidential, his career and the upcoming Super Bowl.
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Olympic Swimmer Lia Neal
Olympic Swimmer Lia Neal talks with host Doug Doyle about her swimming goals after winning the bronze medal at the 2012 London Games as part of the 4 x 100 freestyle relay. Lia's father, actor and jazz peformer Rome Neal also gives his thoughts on his daughter's rise to the top.
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Penguins HOF Announcer Mike Lange
Legendary Penguins Announcer Mike Lange joins host Doug Doyle in Pittsburgh to talk about his broadcasting career and love of music.
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Houston Astros Manager Bo Porter
Houston Astros Manager and former Weequahic High School star Bo Porter, a Newark native, talks with host Doug Doyle about his new job and his love of Newark.
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Sports Illustrated's Mark Mravic
Sports Illustrated is out with "Football's Greatest." Assistant Managing Editor Mark Mravic talks with host Doug Doyle about the book's controversial lists and amazing photos.
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Former MSU Safety Chad Faulcon
Chad Faulcon is hoping to hear from an NFL team before the season ends. Faulcon was the defensive player of the year in his conference last season at Montclair State University. Host Doug Doyle chats with Chad on and off the field.
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Victor Cruz at Eva's Village
Giants Wide Receiver and Super Bowl Champion Victor Cruz visits the soup kitchen at Eva's Village in his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey.
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Jazz Musicians Ralph and Dave Lalama
Jazz musicians, educators and sports fans Ralph and Dave Lalama share some hilarious stories about their athletic days. They also chat with host Doug Doyle about their latest project together as the Lalama Brothers, Erie Avenue.
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Former Rutgers Football Player Eric LeGrand
Former Rutgers defensive lineman Eric LeGrand talks about life after being paralyzed during a Rutgers football game against Army in 2010.
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Pete Dawkins and author Mark Beech
Doug Doyle talks with 1958 Heisman Trophy Winner Pete Dawkins of Army and Sports Illustrated writer Mark Beech, who's written a new book , When Saturday Mattered Most: The Last Golden Season Of Army Football.
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Gabby Douglas/Aliya Barnes/Kathy Holloman
Olympic Gymnastics Champion Gabby Douglas, Junior Olympian Aliya Barnes and her track coach Kathy Holloman, a former professional football player are SportsJam host Doug Doyle's guests.
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Poet and Author Amiri Baraka
One of the world's most famous poets, Amiri Baraka, talks about his days playing sports in Newark and going to see the Newark Eagles with his father. Baraka, a big Willie Mays fan, recently won the Jazz Journalists Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in Jazz Journalism. Baraka also recites one of his favorite poems.
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Author Ray Negron
Ray Negron started out as a Yankee bat boy and has now spent nearly 40 years with the organization. He's the author of a new book and the executive producer of a new animated movie Henry & Me coming out in December.
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Football and Lacrosse Legend Jim Brown
Jim Brown talks with host Doug Doyle about lacrosse, football and jazz.
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Track Legend and Jazz Guitarist Marty Liquori
Hall of Famer Marty Liquori is one of the greatest distance runners who now plays jazz guitar in Gainesville, Florida. Liquori talks about competing in and covering the Olympics, his battles with Jim Ryun, excelling at Essex Catholic High School in Newark and his passion to play jazz.
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William C. Rhoden
Host Doug Doyle chats with New York Times sports columnist, author and jazz critic Bill Rhoden about his passion for sports and music. Rhoden's 2006 book "Forty Million Dollar Slaves" continues to resonate in the sports world.
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U-S Olympic Fencing Team
Olympic fencers Tim Morehouse, Susie Scanlon, Daryl Homer and Nicole Ross talk to host Doug Doyle about the upcoming games in London.
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Rower Lewis Colam
Lewis Colam left his job in Plymouth, England come to the U-S to make a difference. He rowed from Miami to NYC to raise more than 30K for Alzheimer's research.
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Devils and Kings Stanley Cup Preview
We'll talk Stanley Cup Finals between the Devils and the L.A. Kings. CBS Radio Network reporter Steve Futterman joins us from L.A. to give the Kings' perspective.
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America Cup Legend Ken Read
Skipper Ken Read and his Puma crew have battled back to be in contention in the Volvo Ocean Race around world. The ninth-month event ends this July in Ireland. Ken joins host Doug Doyle after his crew won the sixth leg of the race from Brazil to Miami.
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Peter Scolari in Magic/Bird
Veteran actor Peter Scolari, who plays the roles of Red Auerbach, Pat Riley and Jerry Buss in Magic/Bird on Broadway, talks basketball and more with SportsJam host Doug Doyle.
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New Jersey Nets Era/Shaquille O'Neal
Host Doug Doyle focuses on the past and future of Nets basketball and the possibility of bringing another NBA team to Newark. We go to Prudential Center to catch the final moments of New Jersey Nets basketball; The team will play at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn next season. Doug chats with former Nets players Chris Morris, Kenny Anderson and Derrick Coleman, some of the current Nets players and has a brief conversation with Shaq who is trying to bring another team to Brick City.
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Boxing's Randy Neumann
Legendary Boxing Referee and former heavyweight contender Randy Neumann is the next guest on SportsJam with Doug Doyle. Neumann, who is now a successful certified financial planner in New Jersey, compiled a 31-7 record in the ring with wins over Jimmy Young and Chuck Wepner. He has refereed more than 40 championship bouts including ones involving Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Meldrick Taylor.
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Devils Radio Voice Matt Loughlin
Devils radio play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin talks about his career. Loughlin tells host Doug Doyle about covering the Devils and Mets and his early days in broadcasting.
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Actor Frankie Faison
Actor Frankie Faison is starring in Reparation at Luna Stage in West Orange. Faison, who is best known for his role as the police commissioner in the HBO Series "The Wire" and his roles in "Silence of the Lambs" and "Coming to America" was a three-sport star in college. He talks to host Doug Doyle about sports, his acting career and his love of jazz.
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Doug's Big Game Party
Host Doug Doyle and Chef Rob of Ocean Point Catering visit the Florham Park home of Anthony and Jackie Marques. Jackie's dad Mike Riccone made the winning "pledge" to WBGO and won a catered party and an opportunity to be on SportsJam.
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Newspaper Veteran Guy Sterling
Veteran newspaper reporter Guy Sterling chats with host Doug Doyle about the best teams and events in Newark sports history. Guy also talks about his love of jazz and horse racing.
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Basketball Legend Anne Donovan
Seton Hall Women's Basketball Coach, Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist Anne Donovan talks about her brilliant career as a player and coach.
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Author Carlo DeVito
Carlo DeVito, the author of "Parcells" talks about his biography of former NFL coach Bill Parcells. DeVito talks with host Doug Doyle about Parcell's father and amazing coaching career with the Giants, Jets, Patriots and Cowboys. DeVito, who has written books about Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, the Maras and D. Wayne Lukas, also owns the Hudson-Chatham winery in Ghent, New York.
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Vera Clemente and C. Vivian Stringer
Doug Doyle chats with Vera Clemente, widow of legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente and Rutgers Women's Basketball Coach C. Vivian Stringer. Both women lost their husbands at a very young age, and both have inspirational stories to tell. Stringer is a huge jazz fan.
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Magic/Bird's Fran Kirmser & Tony Ponturo
The producers of Magic/Bird Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo talk about the show that focuses on the relationship between basketball greats Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The Broadway play debuts March 21st.
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Joe Cacaci/Invisible Men
Award-winning writer, director, producer, educator and baseball fan Joe Cacaci talks about his new screenplay about the Negro Leagues. Cacaci hopes "Invisible Men" makes to the big screen soon.
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Jazz Musician and Educator Ed Joffe
Ed Joffe,the director of the New Jersey City University Jazz Ensemble and coordinator of Woodwind and Jazz at NJCU, talks about his love of music and sports. Some of Joffe's favorite athletes include the late Mickey Mantle and the late Pete Maravich.
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Poker's Peter Alson and Amy Handlesman
With two major tournaments coming up in London, The U-S Poker Federation's Peter Alson and Amy Handlesman speak with Doug Doyle. They discuss the state of poker and mind sports in the world.
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Former Liberty Center Kym Hampton
Former New York Liberty Star Kym Hampton played professional basketball for 15 seasons after an amazing career at Arizona State. Kym scored the first two points for the Liberty franchise at the inaugural game for the WNBA in 1997 and is currently working as the Liberty's Community Relations Specialist. Hampton stopped by to talk about her recent performance of jazz standards at Birdland and her thoughts about embarking on a singing career.
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Basketball Legend Carol Blazejowski
Women's basketball pioneer Carol Blazejowski talks with Doug Doyle about her career. Blazejowski led Montclair State to the Final Four in the 1970's and went on to be the GM of the New York Liberty for 14 seasons. The 1980 Olympian is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Jazz Bassist Avery Sharpe
Jazz double bassist Avery Sharpe talks about his musical career, his rigorous workouts and his love of sports.
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Former Mets Pitching Coach Rick Peterson
Former MLB pitching coach Rick Peterson talks about his days with the Mets, his famous father and his new venture as a pitching expert with 3P Sports.
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Racing's Mario and Marco Andretti
The Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, May 29th. Legendary driver Mario Andretti and his grandson Marco talk about their Indy experiences. Marco will be in car #26 hoping for his first win at the Indianapolis 500. Marco Andretti finished second in 2006. Mario won the event in 1969.
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Dr. Harvey Schiller
Dr. Harvey Schiller, former CEO of YankeeNets and former executive director of the U-S Olympic Committee is one of the most powerful names in sports and business. Dr. Schiller has just been inducted into the New York Athletic Club Hall of Fame. The Brooklyn native talks about the late George Steinbrenner, his love of sports and his days as an Air Force pilot in Vietnam.
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Former NFL Linebacker Al Singleton
Former Tampa Bay and Dallas linebacker Al Singleton, a Newark native, talks about his 10-year NFL career, his legendary coaches, his love of jazz and life after football. Singleton was a member of the 2002 Superbowl Champion Buccaneers and was a standout at Irvington High School and Temple University.
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Basketball Coach Tom Penders
Renowned college basketball coach Tom Penders talks about his long career, the future of the game and his new book Dead Coach Walking. Penders retired in 2010 after guiding Houston to the NCAA tournament. He reflects on four decades of coaching, steering programs at Tufts, Columbia, Fordham, Rhode Island, Texas, George Washington and Houston.
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Yankees great/guitarist Bernie Williams
Bernie Williams talks about how he's always shared time with his bat and his guitar. The former Yankees outfielder and jazz guitarist has released his second album.
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Race Car Driver Chase Mattioli
Race car driver Chase Mattioli is the grandson of the owners of Pocono Raceway. While participating in the NASCAR Truck Series this season, he is also working on a marketing-related degree at Fordham University. Mattioli sits down with host Doug Doyle to talk about what motivates the 21-year old to excel on and off the race track.
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Dan Lauria/Lombardi
Actor Dan Lauria, who is the star of Broadway's Lombardi, is enjoying his role as the legendary Green Bay Packers coach. Lauria and host Doug Doyle talk about Vince Lombardi, the play and Dan's love of football. For more info on the play, you can go to www.lombardibroadway.com
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ESPN's Chris Broussard
ESPN's Chris Broussard, who is widely credited with breaking the news that LeBron James was headed to the Miami Heat, sits down with Doug Doyle to talk about a variety of issues. Broussard, a jazz fan, candidly discusses his take on the NBA andthe need to help inner-city youth.
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Baseball's Doug Glanville
Former Phillies, Cubs and Rangers outfielder and current ESPN analyst Doug Glanville talks to host Doug Doyle about his new book. Glanville discusses his early days in Teaneck, his career on and off the field and his thoughts on the steroids era.
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MJBL's Wally Boyett
The New Jersey Commissioner of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League and Orange High School Baseball coach Wally Boyett talks about the upcoming summer tournaments and his love of mentoring and coaching kids.
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Composer Barry Wyner
Composer and playwright Barry Wyner talks about the success of his new musical Calvin Berger and his love of the New England Patriots.
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U-S Bobsledder Jazmine Fenlator
Jazmine Fenlator, a Wayne, New Jersey native talks about what it's like to be a member of the U-S Bobsled team in Lake Placid. She's training for the 2014 Winter Olympics. She give us her take on the Vancouver Games.
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Actor/Singer Adam Wade
Actor-singer Adam Wade who is starring in The Color Purple talks about his love of sports, playing college hoops and why he wanted to be a part of the soul-stirring musical.
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Italian Boxing's Roberto Sannipola
Roberto Sannipola of the Italian Boxing Federation talks about international boxing, life in Assisi and the greatness of the sport.
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Newark Bears Reliever Michael Nix
Michael Nix talks about his career at Auburn and in the Atlanta Braves organization. He's the newest member of the Newark Bears bullpen.
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MLB Veteran/Bears Rob Mackowiak
Rob Mackowiak talks about his baseball career and how it has changed since he became a father in 2004. The Newark Bears infielder has played for several major league clubs including the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox.
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Broadcaster Spencer Ross
Acclaimed broadcaster Spencer Ross, who is now calling the action for the Newark Bears, shares his love of sports and jazz with host Doug Doyle.
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Entrepreneur Jerry Carter
Jerry Carter spent the night of his senior prom in a homeless shelter. Now, he runs the largest privately-owned payroll company in New Jersey. Carter talks about his amazing rise to success in this edition. Carter's company Priority Pay Payroll sponsors PGA golfer Brett Quigley. Carter is also responsible for keeping several youth golf programs alive in New Jersey.
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NPR Sports Correspondent Tom Goldman
NPR's sports correspondent Tom Goldman, who lives in Portland, Oregon, joins Doug Doyle on this edition of SportsJam.
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Outfielder Ben Copeland
Outfielder Ben Copeland, a first-round pick of the Giants in 2005, talks about being called up to the majors this season.
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NY Titans/Casey Powell
New York Titans Forward Casey Powell, Titans President Mark Ford and Titans Ticket Sales Manager Justin Bednarz join Doug Doyle to talk about the professional lacrosse team moving to Newark.
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NJ Ironmen Forward Shaun David
Shaun David has returned to the New Jersey Ironmen after starring in the team's inaugural season. The back-flipping forward is a fan favorite.
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Write on Sports/Byron Yake
Byron Yake is the founder of Write on Sports, an alternative after-school program design to inspire middle school students to improve their writing skills by tapping into their passion for sports. The program, run in partnership with Montclair State University, has been around in 2006. Sites have included Newark, West Orange and Paterson.
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NJ Ironmen Defender Evan McNeley
New Jersey Ironmen defender Evan McNeley love of family and soccer is evident in this segment.
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RENT Star Anthony Rapp
Actor Anthony Rapp talks about orginating the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway sensation RENT. Anthony is also a big fan of the Chicago Cubs. Rapp is currently in the national tour of RENT.
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Harlem Globetrotter Wildkat Edgerson
At 6-foot-7 Wildkat Edgerson can be an intimidating force on the hardcourt, but he chooses to bring smiles to the faces of children everywhere. Edgerson talks about his six years as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters and why he plans to run a daycare center when his career is over.
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NJ Ironmen Defender Ryan Hall
New Jersey Ironmen Defender Ryan Hall talks to Doug Doyle about the newly formed Xtreme Soccer League and his goal of bringing a championship to Newark.
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Devils Forward Zach Parise
Devils left wing Zach Parise talks about his father's role in his career and how he enjoys playing in Newark.
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Monte Irvin and Jimmy Heath
Baseball Hall of Famer Monte Irvin and Saxophonist Jimmy Heath share their wonderful and painful memories of their careers.
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Blues Host and Producer Bob Porter
Grammy award winning producer and host of Portraits in Blue and Saturday Morning Function on WBGO talks sports and the record biz with Doug Doyle.
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Michael Carvin & Rhonda Hamilton
The husband and wife team of jazz drummer Michael Carvin and Jazz 88 midday host Rhonda Hamilton join Doug Doyle on the golf course.
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Olympic Swimmer Aaron Piersol
Olympic Backstroke Gold Medalist Aaron Piersol visits the U-S Open and talks about the American swim team's amazing performance at the Beijing Games.
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NY Liberty's Carson/ Battle
WNBA'S New York Liberty players Essence Carson and Ashley Battle talk about the team, the Olympics and their college days.
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Olympic Champion Oksana Baiul
1994 Olympic Gold Medalist Oksana Baiul chats with Doug Doyle at the Ice House in Hackensack. Baiul, now a New Jersey resident, talks about her Olympic memories and a new show coming up.
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Olympic Legend Eric Heiden
Dr. Eric Heiden chats about his new fitness book and the amazing Michael Phelps.
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Newark Bears Infielder Bobby Hill
Former Cubs and Pirates infielder Bobby Hill talks about playing for the Bears, coming back from injuries and being a new dad.
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Sportscaster Bill Daughtry
ESPN Radio update anchor and talk show host Bill Daughtry talks about his love of jazz, Strat-O-Matic baseball and Willie Mays.
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MLB All-Star Fanfest
Doug Doyle tours DHL All-Star Fanfest in NYC and speak with HOF VP and curator Ted Spencer.
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Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano
Doug Doyle chats with Miami Dolphins Tight End Anthony Fasano as the former Notre Dame star is honored in Essex County, New Jersey.
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Singer/Former Boxer Paul Thorn
Singer Paul Thorn talks about his music and his boxing match with Roberto Duran.
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Olympian Sarah Mergenthaler
Olympic sailor Sarah Mergenthaler talks about going to the Summer Games in China. Sarah also talks about how she loves sports and music.
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Baseball Historian Dr. Larry Hogan
Union County College History Professor and baseball author and historian Dr. Larry Hogan discuss his newest project which connects black baseball and music.
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Dance Legend Judith Jamison
Judith Jamison, the Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey Aemrican Dance Theater in New York City, compares her dancers to sports athletes.
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Sports Marketer Frank Vuono
Frank Vuono, partner of 16W Marketing talks about the new United Football League, his days working for the NFL and why he's considered as one of most influential people in the world of sports.
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Tap Dancer Savion Glover
Tapper extraordinaire Savion Glover talks about his love of hoops and dance.
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Rutgers Coach C. Vivian Stringer
Rutgers Women's Basketball Coach C. Vivian Stringers talks about her new book and her father's jazzy influence on her.
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Basketball Coach Bob Hurley
Legendary St. Anthony's boys basketball coach Bob Hurley talks about another national championship season and why family and Jersey City is so important to him.
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NJ Ironmen Coach Omid Namazi
New Jersey Ironmen Head Coach Omid Namazi talks about the inaugural season and visiting his relatives in Iran.
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Dr. Alfred Davis, Jr.
Wellness advisor Dr. Alfred Davis, Jr. talks how he gets professional athletes back on the court and on the field. Dr. Davis also is a huge fan of sports and jazz.
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NJ Ironmen Tony Meola
New Jersey Ironmen Goalkeeper Tony Meola talks above his love of soccer, family and the business of sports.
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Jazz 88 Host Michael Bourne
Jazz 88 music host Michael Bourne chats with Doug Doyle about baseball and jazz as the new season begins.
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Devils Goalie Kevin Weekes
Kevin Weekes talks about his first season with the New Jersey Devils, his love of the game and his favorite jazz artists. We'll hear from Devils fans too!
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his love of jazz, family and basketball.
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NJ Ironmen O'Neill and Krause
Doug Doyle talks with New Jersey Ironmen midfielder Tim O'Neill and defenseman John Krause about their first season in Newark.
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Saxophonist Don Braden
Saxophonist, composer and educator Don Braden talks about how fitness and nutrition prepare him to play all over the world.
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Seton Hall Announcer Dave Popkin
Local sports broadcaster Dave Popkin talks about his love of sports and music.
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Trumpeter Jon Faddis
Jon Faddis talks about the connection between sports and jazz.
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NJ Ironmen Vasic, Stokic and GM Novo
Doug Doyle goes on location to chat with NJ Ironmen midfielders Goran Vasic and Stefan Stokic as well as GM Tony Novo. The Ironmen defeat California 16-8.
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NJ Devils Locker Room
Doug Doyle takes you inside the locker room at the Prudential Center in Newark for post-game interviews with the New Jersey Devils and their opponents.
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NJ Ironmen Maher and Kljestan
Doug Doyle chats with New Jersey Ironmen defenders Matthew Maher and Gordon Kljestan talk about the Ironmen's inaugural indoor soccer season.
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Devils Co-owner Michael Gilfillan
Doug Doyle chats with Devils and Ironmen co-owner Mike Gilfillan about the life at the Prudential Center and beyond.
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Conversations with Allan Wolper alternates monthly with SportsJam with Doug Doyle.SportsJam takes a unique peak into the sports scene as WBGO's News and Sports Director Doug Doyle talks with a wide variety of guests.
Conversations with Allan Wolper features guests whose ideas are on the cutting edge. Allan Wolper is known as a "journalist's journalist."
