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SportsCast with Spider and the Henchman

ACE Broadcasting

John Salley, a television personality and 4-Time NBA Champion teams up with sports columnist and screenwriter Kevin Hench to host a sports and entertainment themed podcast for Adam Carolla’s ACE Broadcasting Network. SportsCast with Spider and The Henchman is a humorous, no-holds barred, uncensored sports show that discusses the topics and perspectives other sports radio will not. John Salley adds an expertise to the show with his 15 year NBA experience as well as 8 years as the host of The Best Damn Sports Show, Period. Kevin Hench, a television personality, columnist for Fox Sports, The Huffington Post, and screenwriter, has worked with Carolla since The Man Show on Comedy Central. Additionally, Hench and Carolla co-wrote and produced the independent feature The Hammer. Guests of Spider and The Henchman will include professional athletes, journalists, sports executives, comedians, and many of John Salley’s celebrity friends. There’s only one place to get this type of conversation on the world of sports, and that place is SportsCast with Spider and The Henchman on the ACE Broadcast Network.

Location:

United States

Description:

John Salley, a television personality and 4-Time NBA Champion teams up with sports columnist and screenwriter Kevin Hench to host a sports and entertainment themed podcast for Adam Carolla’s ACE Broadcasting Network. SportsCast with Spider and The Henchman is a humorous, no-holds barred, uncensored sports show that discusses the topics and perspectives other sports radio will not. John Salley adds an expertise to the show with his 15 year NBA experience as well as 8 years as the host of The Best Damn Sports Show, Period. Kevin Hench, a television personality, columnist for Fox Sports, The Huffington Post, and screenwriter, has worked with Carolla since The Man Show on Comedy Central. Additionally, Hench and Carolla co-wrote and produced the independent feature The Hammer. Guests of Spider and The Henchman will include professional athletes, journalists, sports executives, comedians, and many of John Salley’s celebrity friends. There’s only one place to get this type of conversation on the world of sports, and that place is SportsCast with Spider and The Henchman on the ACE Broadcast Network.

Language:

English


Episodes
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132 - Tommy Lasorda & AOL FanHouse's Jon Weinbach

7/9/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench talk about LeBron's decision, child proteges, and the pitching troubles Dontrelle Willis. Hall of Fame Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda calls in to talk about the 2010 All Star Game, and friend of the show Jon Weinbach comes in studio to talk Baseball and World Cup. Also, new installments of @$SHole of the Week and Spider Stories!!

Duration:01:10:42

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131 - Coach John Thompson II

7/2/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench welcome legendary Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson II on Spider and The Henchman to discuss the current state of college basketball, how the NBA has become watered down, and why he DID NOT recruit Salley out of high school!

Duration:00:33:13

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130 - Sonny Vaccaro - Sports Marketing Guru

6/25/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench discuss Albert Haynesworth's contract issues, the lackluster event that is the NBA Draft, and the upcoming NBA Free Agency. Then, sports marketing legend Sonny Vaccaro joins the conversation to discuss his crusade to end the hypocrisy of the NCAA.

Duration:00:50:22

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129 - Lakers and UCLA Great Jamaal Wilkes

6/18/2010
Spider and Hench talk about the NBA Finals, NCAA Conference moves, and North Korean fans at the World Cup. Then, to celebrate the Lakers NBA Title win over the Celtics, John and Kevin welcome NBA legend Jamaal Wilkes of the Showtime Lakers and John Wooden UCLA Bruins! Also, two new segments - @$SH*LE of The Week and Spider Stories!!!

Duration:00:58:15

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128 - Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe

6/11/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench discuss Lakers vs Celtics, the passing of John Wooden, and The World Cup. Then, Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe calls in to talk about the NBA Finals, Stephen Strasburg, and The Red Sox!

Duration:00:46:54

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127 - Spider and The Henchman Mixtape Vol. 1

6/4/2010
To get you ready for another great NBA Finals, please enjoy the best Spider and The Henchman conversations about Lakers vs. Celtics with former Lakers great Tommy Hawkins as well as Ezra Edelman, the director of HBO Film's "Magic and Bird."

Duration:01:02:36

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126 - Fan Mail!

5/28/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench read your emails and tweets about Worldwide Wes, challenging Candace Parker and a Sparks teammate to 2 on 2, and hanging out with former Cowboys star Michael Irvin.

Duration:00:41:01

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125 - Jason Whitlock with Spider and The Henchman

5/21/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench discuss Worldwide Wes, the affair rumor of LeBron's mom, and Tiger's comeback troubles. Then, Spider and Hench welcome the triumphant return of journalist Jason Whitlock!!

Duration:00:56:18

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124 - Actor/Rapper Common with Spider and The Henchman

5/14/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench discuss the growing rate of off-the-field violence among NFL and Lacrosse players, Lawrence Taylor's arrest, and why Rajon Rondo is the best point guard in the NBA. Then, Actor/Rapper Common comes in to discuss his new movie "Just Wright" with Queen Latifah and Paula Patton opening May 14th!

Duration:00:50:34

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123 - Dave Dameshek with Spider and The Henchman

5/7/2010
Spider and The Henchman welcome in fellow ACE Broadcaster Dave Dameshek to discuss womanizing athletes, Twittering NBA stars, Dave's disgust with Roethlisberger, Mel Kiper's credibility, making Hockey better, Hench's strip club habits, and the best cities for NBA free agents.

Duration:01:07:42

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122 - WBC Welterweight Champion Andre Berto with Spider and The Henchman

4/30/2010
Spider and Hench discuss the NFL Draft, Dez Bryant's mom being called a prostitute, John's personal draft experience, and MMA fighters on the police blotter. Then, Tito Ortiz's lawyer Chip Matthews calls in to clear up charges brought on by Jenna Jameson and WBC Welterweight Champion Andre Berto talks about his career and previews the Mayweather/Mosley fight!!

Duration:00:51:12

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121 - Ray Johnston with Spider and The Henchman

4/23/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench sit down with Ray Johnston, former basketball walk-on at University of Alabama, Dallas Maverick, and cancer survivor. Ray discusses his band and television show "Ray Johnston Bad: Road Diaries" on HDnet

Duration:00:20:28

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120 - Comedian Corey Holcomb with Spider and The Henchman

4/23/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench discuss MMA Brawls, Big Ben's suspension, and Rhodes scholar Myron Rolle. Then, Corey Holcomb from "The Cleveland Show" comes in for the most offensive SportsCast yet!

Duration:00:52:06

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119a - NFL/NBA Agent Jerome Stanley with Spider and The Henchman PART 1

4/16/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench talk about former NBA star Derrick Coleman's financial issues, embattled ESPN Draft commentator Todd McShay, and the legacy of Barry Bonds. Then, veteran sports agent Jerome Stanley comes in for a riveting conversation about his 20+ years representing NFL and NBA athletes.

Duration:00:27:42

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118 - Spider and Hench with VH1's "Basketball Wives"

4/9/2010
John and Kevin discuss the Final Four, Tiger at the Masters, and Donovan McNabb's trade. Then, Evelyn Lozada from VH1's new series "Basketball Wives" talks about the new show, her 10 year relationship with former NBA star Antoine Walker, and what she thinks of her other cast members.

Duration:00:33:11

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117 - Spider and Hench Discuss Three Hot Topics, Answer Emails, and Take Your Calls

4/2/2010
John Salley and Kevin Hench discuss The Final Four, the marijuana epidemic amongst this year's NFL Draft Class, and generous team owners. Then, they read your emails, Tweets, and take your calls about Boxing, Aussie Rules football, The Master Cleanse, and Eddie Murphy in the 80's.

Duration:01:04:16

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116a - Spider and Hench with Former NFL Star Kyle Turley

3/26/2010
Kyle Turley comes in studio to discuss his wild days in the NFL, the damaging effects of concussions, and his new career as a Country singer.

Duration:00:35:35

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116b - Spider and Hench with Deadspin.com Editor AJ Daulerio

3/26/2010
AJ Daulerio calls in to discuss Ron Washington's cocaine issue, Ben Roethlisberger, New NBA owners, Tiger's comeback, and locker room....prowess.

Duration:00:49:22

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115 - Spider and Hench with Dhani Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals

3/18/2010
Salley and Hench talk to Dhani Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals about Hard Knocks, Chad Ocho Cinco, his dorm room answering machine at Michigan, and the new season of "Dhani Tackles the Globe" debuting on The Travel Channel April 19th. Also, friend of the SportsCast and Vegas guru Doug Kezirian checks in with March Madness picks.

Duration:00:51:17

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114 - Spider and Guest Host Greg Fitzsimmons

3/12/2010
John Salley brings in guest host Greg Fitzsimmons and SportsCast producer Kevin Parker to talk about the decline of Allen Iverson, Ben Roethlisberger's new sexual assault charge, women on the road, hanging out at the Playboy Mansion, and the return of Mike Tyson.

Duration:00:38:48