Games People Play Historical Sports Interviews

Games People Play Historical Sports Interviews

On the "Games People Play" podcast, long-time sports media broadcaster Bernie Corbett will reintroduce you to legendary athletes and sports personalities you thought you knew by taking you beyond their signature moments and public lives. From the NFL to the NBA and Major League Baseball, Bernie has a tremendous list of great names past and present to bring you. And, it's always tied back to the "Games People Play." New episodes premiere every Wednesday

Episodes

February 14, 2024 64 mins
Dive into the inspiring journey of Matt Birk, a man who went from a self-proclaimed "late bloomer" in sports to an NFL star and Harvard graduate.
In this episode of "Games People Play with Bernie Corbett," Matt shares the twists and turns of his life, from his humble beginnings in St. Paul, Minnesota, to his 14-year tenure in the NFL, and his recent venture into the political arena.
Join us as we explore how this Renaissance man cont...
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Join us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Giants legend Ottis "OJ" Anderson as he shares behind-the-scenes moments from the iconic Super Bowl 25. In this second of two parts on "Games People Play," Bernie Corbett uncovers the stories of practice pants superstitions, the psychological strategies of Bill Parcells, and the hard-hitting plays that defined a championship. Tune in for an episode that's as gripping as the final mo...
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Dive into the exhilarating world of football legends as Games People Play welcomes in none other than Super Bowl XXV hero, Ottis "OJ" Anderson. Sit back as host Bernie Corbett takes you on a journey through OJ's illustrious career. In this first of two parts, OJ talks about getting his start in West Palm Beach, his decision to attend the University of Miami, becoming rookie of the year for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979, and a tra...
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Dive into the second part of this gripping journey of Theo Fluery, from the dizzying heights of NHL stardom to the harrowing depths of personal struggles with addiction and mental health. Join us as we unravel the story of this hockey icon, whose battle off the ice became his most formidable. In this episode, we discuss Theo's legacy, his cultural roots, and how he transformed his darkest moments into a beacon of hope for others. D...
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In this episode, Bernie Corbett welcomes the electrifying presence of Theo Fleury, whose life story is a wild ride. In the first of a two-part conversation, Theo takes us from his humble beginnings in Russell, Manitoba, to the dizzying heights of the NHL. Fleury's tale is one of triumph, grit, and the transformative power of sports we love bringing you on Games People Play.

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There are but a handful of professional athletes who are universally recognized as the greatest at what they do. Today’s guest is one such athlete.

Join Bernie in welcoming Pro Football Hall of Famer, 9-time first-team All-Pro and NFL 100 All-Time Team member Anthony Muñoz to the program in the second of a two-part conversation to talk about Anthony’s 13 seasons of dominance at the left tackle position while playing with the Bengals...
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There are but a handful of professional athletes who are universally recognized as the greatest at what they do. Today’s guest is one such athlete.

Join Bernie in welcoming Pro Football Hall of Famer, 9-time first-team All-Pro and NFL 100 All-Time Team member Anthony Muñoz to the program in the first of a two-part conversation to talk about his single-parent upbringing in Ontario, CA, where he became a three-sport star at Chaffey Hi...
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Charlie Ward is the only Heisman Trophy winner to play in the NBA, but that distinction is just a small part of his story.

Join us today on the Games People Play podcast as Bernie Corbett welcomes the former Sullivan Award winner to discuss his unique path in life, including his ever-evolving faith in God, learning assertiveness from his older sister and the complex college recruiting challenges he faced as a two-sport star at Thoma...
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Martin St. Louis took the hard road to the highest honor in the game.

A native of Laval, Quebec, St. Louis carved out an NHL career that spanned 16 seasons from 1998-2015 despite being labeled as too small as a 5-foot-8 forward, which caused him not to be drafted or signed to an NHL contract after amassing 267 points (91 goals, 176 assists) 139 games over four seasons at the University of Vermont.

St. Louis signed a two-year contract...
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Today on the Games People Play podcast, Bernie talks to a man whose contributions to the game of basketball go far beyond his sizeable on-court resume, which includes an NBA championship, an Olympic Gold Medal and an ABA Most Valuable Player Award. Please join us in welcoming four-time NBA All-Star, Spencer Haywood, to the program in the second of two parts to chronicle his remarkable journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi t...
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Today on the Games People Play podcast, Bernie talks to a man whose contributions to the game of basketball go far beyond his sizeable on-court resume, which includes an NBA championship, an Olympic Gold Medal and an ABA Most Valuable Player Award.

Join us in welcoming four-time NBA All-Star Spencer Haywood to the program for the first of two parts to chronicle his remarkable journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the Nais...
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Bernie Corbett continues his conversation with 17-year Major Leaguer Reggie Smith this week.

The two discuss Smith's decision to leave St. Louis after three years and move to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he played in two more World Series before finally winning a title in 1981. They then talk about playing for the first African-American manager in Frank Robinson, and becoming the first Major League star to make the decision to pla...
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Bernie Corbett is joined this week by 17-year Major Leaguer Reggie Smith, who played in four World Series and was named an All-Star seven times in his career. The two talked for more than an hour and a half, so the conversation will be split into two parts.

They begin by talking about Reggie's upbringing, starting in Shreveport, Louisiana and moving out to Los Angeles. They discuss Reggie's father's involvement in the Negro Leagues ...
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He’s the only pitcher in Major League history to record both 200 wins and 150 saves. He’s won a World Series Championship, a Cy Young Award and a Roberto Clemente Award. He’s FOX’s lead baseball analyst and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. And today, he’s guest number 1 of the Games People Play podcast.

Join us in welcoming the great John Smoltz to the program as he and Bernie discuss John’s early life as a Detroit Tigers fan...
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Join Bernie Corbett every week as we welcome retired athletic icons and provide them the forum to tell their story in full. Reconnect with the heroes of your yesterday today with Games People Play.

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