The Gametime Guru

In this episode of The Gametime Guru, I interview Anthony Tucker, the founder of Hoop Habits and former professional basketball player who competed overseas and in the Big Ten.

From winning a high school state championship to building a training facility focused on mindset, recovery, and development, Anthony shares powerful insights on how to navigate the transition from athlete to entrepreneur.

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The mindset required...

The last time I spoke with Colby Blaine, was back in 2020, and we were able to hear about what he was building over at College of Idaho for their men's basketball program. Since that time SO MUCH has happened, which is exactly why I needed to circle back with the man to  hear the updates. 

The Yotes basketball program won the national championship in 2023 and 2025 with some big runs into the Elite 8 and the Fab 4 of the NAIA Nation...

In this powerful and insightful interview on The Gametime Guru Podcast, I’m joined by former NFL offensive lineman Matt Skura, best known for his time with the Baltimore Ravens. We dive deep into Matt's football journey—from his college days at

Abu Kigab is a former Boise State and Oregon basketball player. He's now playing professionally overseas and is making an impact with the game of basketball. In this 400th episode of The Gametime Guru, we are diving into what it truly takes to compete at a high level. 

Abu talks about the importance of taking care of your body. How nutrition and sleep play such an important role in your ability to play at 100% during your career an...

Athlete Narrative is an app for athletes to help streamline the recruiting process for them. See, one of the biggest hiccups in the young athlete's journey, is the recruiting process as a whole. What do they need when they reach out to coaches? How many emails do they need to send? What if there was a tool that could help with all of this? 

The app will help you build your radar page (profile) and then with the AI technology inside...

As a coach, I have the opportunity to see just how powerful team basketball can truly be when playing the game of basketball. Even at my age, I was able to witness the power of playing team ball in our City League Championship here in Idaho. 

Why does it seem hard for many kids to grasp this concept though? We'll talk about that in the show today. 

We'll also discuss some of the interviews that I've done in recent times and I'll go...

In this episode of The Gametime Guru, I sit down with Sam Winter, former Boise State Basketball player and creative content creator. Sam’s story goes beyond his time on the court—he built a personal brand by sharing behind-the-scenes stories and embracing his role within a Division I program. His content gave fans a unique, authentic look at life as a college athlete.

We cover Sam’s athletic journey, including:

How an ACL injury in...

In this episode of The Gametime Guru, I sit down with Andrew "Dru" Faga, former UNLV Fullback and Idaho State Linebacker, to talk about his football journey and life after the game. Dru shares what it was like playing at the Division I level, his transition between programs, and the lessons he learned on and off the field.

But this conversation goes beyond his playing days! Dru is now one of the co-hosts of the Huddle Up Youth Spor...

In this episode of The Gametime Guru, I sit down with "Slammin' Sammy Christensen" to dive deep into his journey as an athlete. Sammy was a late bloomer in high school, but his dedication and multi-sport background helped shape his success.

We discuss:
🏈 Football recruiting and how he ended up playing college baseball instead
⚾ His JUCO baseball experience and the transition to a university before going pro
⚾ Lessons from the mino...

Nick Fazekas was a University of Nevada (Reno) Legend!! There is a reason why his number is retired at the University! What some (like myself) may not have known however, is just how unbelievable his story was AFTER college! 

Nick played college basketball during a time where I watched a LOT of basketball and I remembered him playing at Nevada. That said, I never realized what actually happened when he left college. Today in this i...

**Major apologies for the echo throughout the episode**

In this episode, we welcome Leila Entezam, LMFT, MBA, a Neuro-Emotional Performance Coach and author of the upcoming book Inner Game. Leila is a thought leader in neuro-emotional intelligence (NEI), merging insights from neuroscience, psychology, and peak performance to empower high achievers.

With nearly two decades of experience working with elite performers—including CEOs o...

As a lifelong Boise State Broncos fan and a proud alum, I’m pumped for this special interview with QB1, Maddux Madsen! In this episode, we dive deep into his unique journey to Boise State, his recruiting process, and the challenges he overcame, including his knee injury recovery and the grind to get back on the field.

We also discuss:
✅ His transition from high school to college football
✅ The ups and downs of his recruiting experi...

Jacob Hobson has quite the story on how he became a Bullpen Catcher for the Kansas City Royals. And that's why I love doing this podcast, as you have an opportunity to find out the 'story behind the story' if you will. 

From a call from his dad to a staff member at Cal State Fullerton, to now helping at the Arizona facility for the Royals as he helps the pitchers who are rehabbing and getting back to playing shape, Jacob has quite ...

Ryan Schreiber is the CEO and Co-Founder of Streamline which is a new app that is a one-stop for what to watch. Streamline catering to sports fans, to help them find when/where to watch the teams that they love (which is increasingly difficult as broadcast rights continue to get fragmented across streaming platforms. 

Ryan and I chat about his love for Cleveland sports, and how that's impacted him as a massive sports fan his entire...

I've aways been drawn to Jason Burton's energy and passion with what he does. As the head coach, he's great at developing culture within a program. You cannot question the fact that his players will go to battle for him! 

This interview is an inside look at Coach Burton's career and we learn about leadership, culture building, perseverance, and the life lessons that sports will teach you. 

We also talk in depth about Athletes Again...

Al Fontes is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame Writer, who has years and years of experience with the sport. And although writing wasn't his FIRST passion, he has now become one of the best to do it. His ability to break down the sport and cover the athletes involved, is incredible. 

Today we get to hear from him and learn of his background in the sport and where he came from. We'll chat about wrestling in California as compared to...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with MJumbe Williams, a seasoned College Basketball Official and the visionary Owner of Legacy Pro Am. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of basketball officiating, diving into what sparked MJumbe’s passion for refereeing and the rigorous preparation it takes to excel in this role.

I met Mjumbe at the Rose Bowl when I went to Pasadena to watch Ohio State take on Oregon. He happene...

Tony Jimenez is a former boxer himself and understands how deeply rooted the sport of boxing is here in the state of Idaho. He spent many years training as well, so now he's teamed up with his brother and other family members, to start Slim Promotions and help bring professional boxing back to the Treasure Valley! 

It's been years since professional boxing has been here in Idaho, but now that it's making a return, you're going to w...

Join us for an in-depth analysis of the College Football Playoffs as host and Mike Zanetti reunite to break down all the latest developments! We dive into the biggest storylines including Travis Hunter's Heisman victory and Michigan's triumph over Ohio State in the regular season finale.

In this episode, we tackle the burning questions about the q...