The MeanGene Show/Sports Kings
The MeanGene Show/Sports Kings is hosted by Gene Thompson ”The Sports Machine”. MeanGene is the former host of the Yahoo Sports Kings on Yahoo Sports Radio, SB Nation Radio, KFNX AM 1100 in Phoenix, KRLA 870 in Los Angeles and most recently KDWN 720 AM-101.5 FM in Las Vegas. MeanGene has been in the Sports Radio broadcasting business for over 20 years and have interviewed some of the biggest names in Professional Sports.
Episodes
The Sports Kings NBA Free Agency Show
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Hosted by MeanGene {ESPN 97.5 Houston) and Dustin Phifer (formally with FanDuel Sports Southeast)
It's the dog days of summer , but don’t tell the NBA, free agency kicked off last night and we have a ton of trades to discuss including the ones impacting our favorite teams (Lakers and Hornets), with more trades on the horizon, how will the Eastern and Western Conference look...
The Sports Kings NBA Finals Show
Friday June 13, 2025
Hosted by MeanGene "ESPN 97.5 Houston and Dustin Phifer Fan Duel Sports Southeast
Pacers take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, game 4 Friday night in Indy, Thunder having problems with Indy's defense , Rick Carlisle once again outcoaching his opponent, Knicks continue to search for new HC, after being rejected by five NBA teams who did not grant them permission to interview their ...
The Sports Kings
NBA Playoff Show
Friday May 30, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. We're waiting for their opponent, it appeared to be a slam dunk for Indiana to make the finals until Game 5, the New York Knicks found a way to extend the series to 6 games and don't let them force a game 7 back at Madison Square Garden, it will be utter pandemonium. The Pacers are in a must wi...
The MeanGene Show
ESPN 97.5 Houston
Saturday May 24, 2025
MeanGene talks New York Knicks/Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference Finals, Pacers up 2-0 as the series move back to Indianapolis, Knicks fans not happy with Tom Thibodeau's decision to sit KAT for much of the 4th quarter in the game 2 loss. Western Conference Finals game 3 in Minneapolis tonight Timberwolves try to avoid an 0-3 hole vs Thunder, Julius Randle had a bad outing i...
The MeanGene Show
ESPN 97.5 Houston
Saturday May 17, 2025
MeanGene back in the studio to talk NBA playoffs, including the exciting New York Knicks incredible playoff run, one win away from the Eastern Conference finals, in the Western Conference semis, we look forward to a game 7 showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder........
Sports Kings NBA Playoffs Show
Thursday May 15, 2025
Hosted by: MeanGene "ESPN 97.5 Houston"The MeanGene Show
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Indiana Pacers have punched their way into the Western and Eastern Conference Finals, both for the 2nd consecutive year. Minnesota awaits the winner of the Thunder/ Nuggets semi final , while Indiana waits for the winner of the Knicks/ Celtics semi final. I will provide my thoughts on Mond...
Sports Kings NBA Playoffs Show
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Hosted by MeanGene
Boston vs New York- Knicks lead series 1-0, expect this series to go at least 6 games, possibly 7, huge win for Knicks who trailed by 20 to stage a massive comeback to steal a game in Boston. The Knicks have home court advantage now, Boston can win in NY, but depending on Porzingis, the Knicks can take this series. Despite a lackluster effort by KAT…
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Sports Kings NBA Playoffs Show
Thursday May 1, 2025
OKC and Cleveland both sweep their ways to the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs, Indiana, Minnesota and Boston also win their series 4-1 and wait for the winners of the Nuggets/ Clippers, Warriors/ Rockets and Knicks/ Pistons.
Celtics Jrue Holiday wins another Sportsman of the Year Award, Pacers/NBA make a decision on Tyrese Haliburton's dad after the Giannis confrontation.....
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The Sports Kings NBA Playoffs Round 1 Update
April 23, 2025
MeanGene and Dustin Phifer
Round 1 of the NBA playoffs are underway, Thunder and Pacers take a 2-0 lead, Clippers, Lakers and Pistons even their series at 1 a piece , while the Rockets, Heat and Magic all try to avoid going down 0-2 in their series.
The MeanGene Show
April 19, 2025
ESPN 97.5 Houston
The NBA playoffs are underway, MeanGene breaks down the matchups in both the Eastern and Western conferences, plus recap the play-in games, what an awesome Heat/ Hawks game last Friday night, we also get ready for the upcoming NFL Draft next Thursday in Green Bay with our expert guest from CBSsports.com Sr. Writer Bryan DeArdo, Bryan shares his opinion on how he thinks the Titans, ...
The MeanGene Show
ESPN 97.5 Houston
Saturday April 12, 2025
MeanGene returns to the studios after spending several days in San Antonio covering the 2025 NCAA Men's Final Four. During this episode of the MGS, we talk about the heartbreaking loss suffered by the Houston Cougars, the harassment experienced by Houston Cougars Guard Emanuel Sharp, MeanGene shares the aftermath of Florida winning the National Championship, along with nex...
Sports Kings Final Four Show
April 4, 2025
"live" from San Antonio Texas s
MeanGene (ESPN 97.5 Houston) and Dustin Phifer (Fan Duel Sports Southeast)
The Sports Kings discuss events taking place in San Antonio today Friday April 4, 2024, including the announcement of the AP Coach and Players of the Year, all (4) Final Four teams practice today in front of the local San Antonio crowd which was open free to the public, before making ...
The MeanGene Show ESPN 97.5
streaming live on Podbean.com
NCAA Final Four Weekend Preview Show
MeanGene discuss all the upcoming media events happening this weekend in San Antonio, including team schedules, Auburn, Florida, Houston, Duke, player and coaches interviews, Associated Press Coach of the Year and Player of the Year press conferences dates and times, and the USBWA Reese's All Star Game scheduled time, date, and participa...
MeanGene and Dustin Phifer "live" from Christian's Tailgate Midtown Houston, streaming "live" on podbean.com
Saturday March 22, 2025
Second Round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
MeanGene and Dustin recap the first round, including upset wins by McNeese St and Drake, we take a deep look at Saturday's round 2 action and discuss which teams will sneak into the Sweet 16..
MeanGene and Dustin Phifer breakdown the East, South, West and Midwest regions of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. How many SEC teams will make the Final Four? Is this the year for Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars? Can Jon Scheyer return Duke to where they once were under Coach K? .......
The Sports Kings Show
NBA Show
Monday March 3, 2025
Hosted by MeanGene and Dustin Phifer
The Sports Kings NBA Show with MeanGene and Dustin Phifer, we discuss all the NBA action from the weekend , the latest NBA news, upcoming games for the week and much more.........
Sports Kings NBA Show
streaming "Live" on podbean.com
Monday February 24, 2025
Hosted by MeanGene and Dustin Phifer
MeanGene and Dustin discuss the latest NBA new, scores from the weekend, current NBA playoff standings and game match-ups tonight and the upcoming week.....
Sports Kings NBA Show
Monday February 17, 2025
Hosted by MeanGene and Dustin Phifer
MeanGene and Dustin recap the 2025 NBA All-star weekend, Friday's Rising Stars, NBA All-star Saturday Night and Sunday's All-star finale..We also take a look at the current NBA standings as the 2nd half of the season gets underway Wednesday February 19th. The Detroit Pistons are in 6th place in the East and the Golden State Warriors are in the 11th ...
The MeanGene Show on ESPN 97.5 Houston
Sunday February 2, 2025 Hour # 1
Hosted by MeanGene
SuperBowl 59 discussion, Media Day Monday February 3rd, comments from Eagles HC Nick Sirianni and Chiefs HC Andy Reid, MeanGene's Media Day experiences, our Super Bowl broadcast from the French Quarter next Sunday from 12pm-2pm, later in the hour we jump into the NBA, Houston Rockets....
The MeanGene Show on ESPN 97.5 Houston
Sunday February 2, 2025
Hosted by MeanGene
Hour # 2 we jump into the NBA , including our thoughts on the blockbuster trade between the Lakers and the Mavericks, my interviews with Brooklyn Nets Jalen Wilson and Rockets Jalen Green, Houston Rockets upcoming road schedule, NBA standings and the upcoming NBA Allstar weekend, rosters, rules changes...
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