Echoes from the Arena

Echoes from the Arena

The Riggio’s

Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 58m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
36%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

From trailblazing athletes to turning-point moments, we dig into the ”why” behind the headlines. Whether you’re a sports history buff or just love a great underdog story, this is your front-row seat. Subscribe now! Your next favorite story may start here!

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Recent Episodes

Episode 24 - The one about "Hoosiers"

Mar 21, 2026 52m

Greg and Matt discuss the 1954 Indiana Boys High School Basketball Championship and it's loose adaptation to the movie "Hoosiers".  Greg is shocked to learn some NBA trivia, while we briefly discuss…

Episode 23 - The Other "Miracle" Perspective

Feb 26, 2026 1h 15m

In this episode of Echoes from the Arena, Greg and Matt discussed the recent Olympic hockey tournament, focusing on the U.S. women's team winning gold in overtime against Canada and the men's team…

Episode 22 - The Modern Super Bowl

Feb 16, 2026 53m

We ever so briefly discuss this years "big game" and discuss game's that we thought increased the popularity of the Super Bowl. Join us!

Episode 21 - Let's get to know Joe Brady

Jan 31, 2026 55m

Matt and Greg wax poetic about the Bills press conference introduction of Joe Brady, some ideas for Defensive Coordinator and Joe's past experience.  Be also tangent. Join us!

Episode 20 - Emergency Pod After McDermott Firing

Jan 23, 2026 42m

We discuss the dismissal of now former Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott.  We get into the direction of the team and some thoughts on early rumored incoming interviewees.

Episode 19 - The Hot Stove

Nov 06, 2025 46m

Episode 19 is LIVE! In it we discuss the origins of "hot stove" discussions, talk about our second "Most Valuable Program" and have a little chat about Bills/Chiefs. Join us!

Episode 18 - Gridiron Gold, NFL Apparel of the mid-90's

Oct 20, 2025 46m

We discuss NFL apparel of the mid-90's.  In doing so we reminisce about some older companies that made NFL merchandise in the 90's, what their market was and discuss some affects that these styles…

Episode 17 - And All I Ask Is To Be Free

Oct 01, 2025 1h 18m

Dad does most of the talking as we discuss the intersection of Civil Rights and Sport, discussing a few of the more notable athletes who were outspoken.  We also take a quick dive into the Civil…

Episode 16 - Grab-Bag

Sep 22, 2025 1h 2m

We talk about it all.  Join us!

Episode 15 - The Scholar Goalie

Sep 14, 2025 41m

We discuss the passing of former Montreal Canadien's goaltender Ken Dryden, whose life transcended sport into other arena's.  We also discuss the hectic Bills comeback from last Sunday versus the…

Episode 14 - The NYC Short

Sep 04, 2025 1h 2m

We discuss our time at the US Open this past weekend and our thoughts on Liverpool v. Arsenal from NYC Arsenal bar, O'Hanlon's.  Join us!

Episode 13 - The Fifty Mission Cap

Aug 28, 2025 51m

We briefly discuss the career of former Toronto Maple Leaf Bill Barilko and the circumstances around his passing and it's relation to the Tragically Hip song, Fifty Mission Cap.  Join us for an…

Episode 12 - The Rivals

Aug 17, 2025 1h 27m

We discuss our favorite Premier league teams, who happening to be clashing this morning on NBC. Dad and I go through the history of the two teams, their high-points and our thoughts on the upcoming…

Episode 11 - Man Must Play, Digital Edition

Aug 10, 2025 1h 7m

We discuss the history of the Madden NFL EA franchise and it's affect on the NFL. Our Most Valuable Program for the month is unveiled. Join us!

Episode 10 - Le Tour

Aug 03, 2025 1h 4m

On the next Echoes from the Arena:  We discuss the Tour de France, it's history, it's relation to "game-theory" and it's grueling nature.  Join us!

Episode 9 - The Feud

Jul 24, 2025 59m

The Dassler's, Adi and Rudy or how personal conflict can ripple through industries and communities.  A short history of the creation of Adidas and Puma.

Episode 8: Memory Lane with the Sabres

Jul 14, 2025 1h 26m

We discuss the early years of the Sabres and take a trip down memory lane, remembering when they were good. My buddy Mark joins us to reminisce on the last great Sabres team to nearly make the Cup.…

Episode 7 - Women in Sport, pt. II, Prelude to Wimbledon

Jun 30, 2025 1h 13m

We kick things off with Billie Jean King—the fire she lit in tennis and the fight for equality that still burns today. Then we shift gears to Wimbledon, breaking down the draws and the stories to…

Episode 6 - The Redemption Short!

Jun 25, 2025 25m

We were right! We jumped on for a short episode to discuss the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025 (Alexander Mogilny NOW included!).

Episode 5 - Women in Sport, Part 1

Jun 22, 2025 1h 2m

We call it episode 6, but it's really our fifth.  We discuss three pioneers of women's sport, some reasons why we may not know more about them. We finish up with brief discussion on the Cup results…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Echoes from the Arena have?

Echoes from the Arena has published 23 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in History, Sports.

Is Echoes from the Arena still active?

Echoes from the Arena is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 58m.

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