The Gametime Guru
If you're looking for a unique perspective on sports, we'll bring you the content you want. Through interviews with different guests around the sports industry, we are delivering a panoramic view on sports. My goal is to help you see the world of sports through a different lens!
Episodes
Lee Toldson has immense experience on a variety of levels as a basketball coach, as a mentor, and now as an author! Listen in on this interview as I get the chance to learn about his history in the sport of basketball and how he ended up over here in Idaho, all the way from good old Louisiana!!
I've admired Lee's work for quite some time and I'm grateful for the opportunity to chat with him! Lee has coached at the high school leve...
Ben "The Bane" Davis has carved out one of the most unique paths in combat sports and entertainment. From calling fights across multiple promotions to stepping inside the cage himself—and even competing on MTV's The Challenge—Ben brings a rare blend of curiosity, courage, and relentless work ethic.
In this episode, Ben breaks down how he entered the world of combat sports commentary, what he learned while grinding through early med...
Today on The Gametime Guru, I'm joined by Dave "Redneck" Mundell — the reigning BKFC Middleweight Champion and one of the most disciplined, business-focused fighters in the sport.
We dive deep into what makes Dave such a unique force in bare-knuckle fighting:
His calm, all-business approach in a sport built on both competition and personality
His background in combat sports and the journey that led him to the BKFC title
The nerves ...
We're breaking down the college football landscape right now as Mike Zanetti joins me here on the show! It's coming up on Week 13 of the season and we have a LOT to chat about!
Join us to discuss the true 'contenders' vs the 'pretenders' in the college football playoff race!
We're going to chat about the potential upsets:
- Could Alabama lose to Auburn?
- Will Ohio State come out undefeated or will Michigan or Indiana have somet...
What an awesome opportunity we have today to chat with Jay Paterno, the son of legendary Penn State University Coach, Joe Paterno. With his most recent book, "Blitzed" coming out recently, we'll chat with Jay about the contents of the book and how the landscape of college football continues to change, which is leaving coaches and players alike with a need to adapt!
There are so many additional pressures with NIL coming into play. ...
In this solo episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, I'm sharing two stories that hit close to home—one from the sideline and one from the broader world of college sports.
How I Learned (Again) That I Belong
I relive one of my final club basketball games coaching in California—when my undersized team went toe-to-toe with a junior college squad and found a way to win. It's a raw look at belief, resilience, and learning how to win agai...
Sports writer Bill Rabinowitz joins me to unpack his new book Buckeye Brotherhood, the people-first stories from Ohio State's national championship season, and what it really takes to build a career in sports media today. We cover interviewing 50+ players and coaches, the leadership arc of Ryan Day, and why great reporting starts with listening. If you love Ohio State or you want to sharpen your sports-writing game, this one will h...
Coach Marianne "Coach B" Blackwell knows what it takes to compete. From growing up in Middleton, Idaho, to leading her team at Brigham Young University to the Sweet 16, she's experienced every level of the game — and now she's shaping the next generation of athletes.
In this conversation, we cover:
- How growing up in a competitive family molded her game
- The transition from JUCO to D1 basketball at BYU
- Why effort, fundamentals, ...
DJ Clark's story is one of perseverance, grit, and the reality of chasing a dream. From Oceanside, California to Idaho State University, DJ carved out a path as a standout defensive back. After going undrafted, he earned NFL tryouts with the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers, where every rep determined his future.
In this episode, DJ dives into:
Former bookmaker Matt Bowyer joins the show to pull back the curtain on underground sports betting. Matt explains how credit books work, why so many bettors prefer them over legal apps, and how his network operated across the country and overseas. He shares the night he met Ippei Mizuhara, the scale of the action that followed, and what happened when the FBI raided his home in October 2023.
The conversation digs into gambling addic...
How do you rebuild your life when it feels like everything has been stripped away?
In this powerful episode of The Game Time Guru, I sit down with Chad Dunn — former inmate turned CEO & Co-Founder of MOVE Human Performance in Arizona. Chad's journey isn't about luck. It's about grit, discipline, and choosing to keep moving forward one step at a time.
We cover:
- From BMX racer to football/wrestling → how early identity shaped hi...
Former Purdue walk-on Jake Thieneman went from last man on the roster to scholarship starter—despite nine surgeries—and earned opportunities with the Giants, Colts, and 49ers (Super Bowl run). In this candid conversation, Jake breaks down the mindset, systems, and discipline that carried him through injuries, depth charts, and cuts. Then he unpacks the identity crash after sport, rebuilding fitness, and why he co-founded All-In Per...
Exercise scientist and biohacking pioneer PJ Glassey (founder, X-Gym; author, Cracking Your Calorie Code) joins the Gametime Guru to deliver a playbook for busy athletes: morning hydration that actually absorbs, nutrition on the road for tournaments and travel, and a 21-minute, twice-weekly time-under-tension program that builds precision, coordination, and strength without beating up your joints. We also cover brain-type-based dis...
Former Boston University Division I soccer player Ty Johnson joins me to talk about:
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The challenges and opportunities in U.S. soccer vs. global systems
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Club vs. hi...
Coach Brandon Buck returns to discuss The Edge Leadership Summit, happening September 16–17, 2025 at Boise State University's Stueckle Sky Center. We dive into:
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Why leadership events are transformational
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At just 20 years old, Caeden "Prettiest" Scott is already building his name in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). In this episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, I get to dive into Caeden's journey—from his early days in boxing gyms to his undefeated run in bare kn...
In this episode, I sit down with Coach Tim "Coach Beast" Whitehead—an ESPN award-winning coach who has transformed youth football through his focus on character, culture, and community.
Listeners will gain insights into:
Coaching philosophies that build athletes AND leaders
Why fundamentals like blocking & tackling are the ultimate advantage
How NIL is reshaping youth sports and what parents should know
Travel vs. rec league footba...
From the grind of JUCO football to the shelves of Amazon's bestseller list — Nick Peck's journey is proof that resilience wins.
In this episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, former college football player and author of Only Way Out shares his incredib...
In this episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, we sit down with Shea McClellin — small-town Idaho athlete turned Boise State football star, first-round NFL Draft pick, and Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots.
Shea takes us inside his football journey:
- His path from Marsing High School to Boise State's powerhouse teams
- The challenges and adjustments going from college to the NFL
- Inside stories from playing with Tom...
Ever wondered how Olympic National Governing Bodies secure sponsorships—and why they truly need them? This week on The Gametime Guru Podcast, Shane Larson sits down with Rem de Rohan, Chief Revenue Officer at Aggregate Sports, to uncover the behind-the-scenes world of Olympic sponsorships.
From connecting brands with participants, to telling authentic stories that resonate with fans, Rem shares how sponsorships go far beyond just w...
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