Historically Speaking Sports

Historically Speaking Sports

Sports History Network

Episodes 137
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (6)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
67%
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About This Podcast

Historically Speaking Sports is a dynamic sports history podcast that explores the stories, moments, athletes, and cultural shifts that helped shape the world of sports. Hosted by Dana Auguster and Charles Combs, the show goes beyond statistics and highlight reels to examine the deeper meaning behind legendary games, iconic rivalries, unforgettable performances, and defining eras across multiple sports. Each episode combines thoughtful analysis, historical perspective, and engaging storytelling to give listeners a richer understanding of the events and personalities that continue to influence sports today. From professional basketball dynasties and championship boxing eras to groundbreaking athletes and overlooked moments in history, Historically Speaking Sports connects the past to the present in a way that is both informative and entertaining. The podcast also weaves in subtle elements of classic hip-hop, pop culture, and social commentary, creating a conversational atmosphere that feels authentic, relatable, and engaging. Whether discussing Hall of Fame careers, controversial moments, or the cultural impact of sports, Dana and Charles bring personality, humor, and insight to every episode. Historically Speaking Sports is perfect for listeners who love sports history, meaningful conversation, and the intersection of athletics and culture.

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Recent Episodes

S6E16 1976 Cleveland Cavaliers: The Miracle at Richfield

Jun 01, 2026 1h 53m

Over the years the Cleveland sports scene has had to endure some painful and heartbreaking losses, more then its fair share. From "The Fumble", to "The Drive", to coming oh so close with their…

S6E15 HSS Special Bulletin: While the Knicks were waiting...

May 12, 2026 9m

It has been 53 long years since the New York Knicks have win the NBA's biggest prize. Now as they await their opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals, Historically Speaking Sports co-host Dana…

S6E14 HSS Special Bulletin: NCAA Basketball Tournament expansion

May 11, 2026 10m

Last week the men's and women's NCAA tournament expanded to 76 teams from it current 68 team format to take effect next season. In this short bulletin, podcast co-host Dana Auguster takes you a trip…

S6E12 HSS NBA All-Star selection show.

May 04, 2026 2h 17m

A few months back we did this for major League Baseball. Then during the NFL Playoffs we did this for the best players that we have seen in pro football. And now during the height of the NBA…

S6E11 Sonic Echo: Rise, Reign and Relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics

Apr 20, 2026 2h 21m

There are teams that gain success with championships and superstar players. Yet very few teams become ingrained in the culture and identity of a city. From their debut in 1967 with the backdrop of…

S6E10 HSS Alumni College Basketball Tournament Part II

Apr 06, 2026 1h 51m

Which school had the best overall collection of individual talent in the history of college basketball? That is a question that have sparked barroom and cookout debates for years.In this episode…

S6E9 HSS Bulletin: 2026 Final Four

Mar 30, 2026 11m

The Final Four returns to Indianapolis for the ninth time with four schools arriving in the Circle City with varying degrees of pedigree but a whole lot of Final Four history. This weekend four…

S6E8 HSS Alumni Basketball Tournament: Part 1

Mar 16, 2026 2h 55m

As a sports fan and more specifically a basketball fan, the month of march consists of making brackets and then after the first four days of the tournament, possibly ripping up those very same…

S6E7 Getting it Done: The Dale Brown era at LSU

Mar 03, 2026 2h 18m

Between 1972 and 1997 the Southeastern Conference in basketball grew in stature from just being a premier football conference. During that time of conference growth of both prominence and popularity,…

S6E6 HSS Olympic Hockey Bulletin

Feb 23, 2026 9m

The United States Hockey team just won its first gold medal in Men's Olympic Hockey in 46 years.Almost to the day that team USA pulled off one of the greatest upsets in history, beating the Soviets…

S6E5 HSS Black History Month Special: NBA stars from HBCUs

Feb 16, 2026 2h 36m

Like any other pro sports league, the NBA is made up of players of different personalities, different perspectives and hale from different backgrounds. They all come from different areas of the…

S6E4 Super Bowl Memories

Feb 02, 2026 1h 55m

In January of 1967, it was just a game between the champions of both the American and National Football Leagues. Now here in 2026, it has become America's unofficial national holiday where a certain…

S6E3 HSS All-Time Pro Bowl Selection Show

Jan 19, 2026 2h 52m

It is the NFL's version of an all-star game.The Pro Bowl, played every year the weekend before the Super Bowl, has become a glorified flag football game. But for decades the NFC and AFC would come…

S6E2 HSS Bulletin: 2026 NFL Wildcard Weekend

Jan 08, 2026 13m

If you are a football fan, this weekend is one of the most important weekends of the year.Along with the College Football semifinals taking place, there is also the Wildcard matchups in the NFL…

S6E1 Our most memorable College Bowl games

Jan 05, 2026 2h 10m

We are in the mist of College Bowl season and this is the time of year where legends are born, where underdogs rise, dynasties show signs of cracking and one play could live forever.In this episode,…

S5E24 Road Dogs: The 1985 New England Patriots

Dec 15, 2025 2h 1m

Before the dynasties, before the banners, before Brady, before Belichick, even before Bledsoe, there was the 1985 New England Patriots. A team built on grit, not glamour.History often remembers the…

S5E23 Best and Worst Sports Cities

Dec 01, 2025 2h 39m

In his episode of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs discuss, and in some cases, debate on the cities that could be considered the best and worst sports…

S5E22 History of the Bayou Classic with Tom Aiello

Nov 18, 2025 1h 48m

There are certain college football rivalries that resonate around the country. There is Michigan vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. Auburn and Notre Dame vs USC just to name a few. However, there is another…

S5E21 HSS A Year in the League: College Football 2002

Nov 03, 2025 2h 17m

The year was 2002. The price of gas was roughly a $1.19 a gallon, a dozen of eggs were under a dollar and the biggest hits in Hip Hop was "Getting Hot in Here" by Nelly and the song from the movie…

S5E20 HSS 2025 World Series Bulletin

Oct 22, 2025 8m

This is a short bulletin previewing from a historical perspective the upcoming World Series. In this, the 121 edition of the fall classic, features the National League and defending World Series…

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Historically Speaking Sports has published 137 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Education, History.

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