Podcasting is everywhere right now, and sports podcasting is a huge thing. If you turn on sports radio, you’ll find a plethora of talk shows to listen to every day, but the same is true for podcasts.
We’ve done the work of finding five awesome sports podcasts worth listening to on a regular basis. Whether you’re looking for basic sports news or in-depth analysis, there’s something here for everyone. Read on, and maybe you’ll find a new favorite podcast.
ESPN Daily
Each day, something new breaks in the world of sports. ESPN has a daily podcast, simply called ESPN Daily, which drops Monday through Friday morning and discusses the day’s biggest stories. The official show description states, “Wake up to the best sports story you’ll hear all day. Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet. The breaking news of SportsCenter. The deep dive storytelling of 30 for 30. Get the very best of ESPN. Daily.”
Find it on Apple Podcasts here.
Pick a Side
If you’re looking for an exciting and unorthodox podcast, try Pick a Side. As the show description states, “We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls.”
Find it on Apple Podcasts here.
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Bill Simmons Podcast always features huge guests. That’s not to mention the show’s theme music, which is all Pearl Jam, baby. The show descrption states, “HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.”
Find it on Apple Podcasts here.
Pardon My Take
Barstool Sports heads up the Pardon My Take podcast, where “Big Cat & PFT Commenter deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the spoken word. Daily topics, guests, and an inability to tell what the hosts might be doing will make this your new favorite sports talk show. This is a podcast that will without a doubt change your life for the better- guaranteed, or your money back.”
Find it on Apple Podcasts here.
KFC Radio
KFC radio is a hoot. This show, hosted by KFC and Feitelberg, is all about great listener interaction. As they state, “Listener interaction is the name of the game as Barstool readers and listeners contribute their Stoolie Voicemails to drive the conversation to strange places including embarrassing personal stories, bizarre hypothetical questions, and more. New episodes of the hilarious Barstool Network flagship show are released every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.”
Find it on Apple Podcasts here.