Historically Speaking Sports

By Sports History Network

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Episodes: 143

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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.

Episode Date
Call of the Game: The Announcer Calls That Live Forever”
Sep 07, 2026
Pro Wrestling in the Southeast: The Territories That Built Modern Wrestling
Aug 17, 2026
The Faces of Greatness: Sports Mount Rushmore City by City
Jul 27, 2026
A Year in the League: 2011 Major League Baseball
Jul 15, 2026
Building the perfect boxer
Jun 29, 2026
HSS Special: New York Knicks Championship reaction
Jun 15, 2026
1976 Cleveland Cavaliers: The Miracle at Richfield
Jun 01, 2026
HSS Special Bulletin: While the Knicks were waiting...
May 12, 2026
HSS Special Bulletin: NCAA Basketball Tournament expansion
May 11, 2026
HSS NBA All-Star selection show.
May 04, 2026
Sonic Echo: Rise, Reign and Relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics
Apr 20, 2026
HSS Alumni College Basketball Tournament Part II
Apr 06, 2026
HSS Bulletin: 2026 Final Four
Mar 30, 2026
HSS Alumni Basketball Tournament: Part 1
Mar 16, 2026
Getting it Done: The Dale Brown era at LSU
Mar 03, 2026
HSS Olympic Hockey Bulletin
Feb 23, 2026
HSS Black History Month Special: NBA stars from HBCUs
Feb 16, 2026
Super Bowl Memories
Feb 02, 2026
HSS All-Time Pro Bowl Selection Show
Jan 19, 2026
HSS Bulletin: 2026 NFL Wildcard Weekend
Jan 08, 2026
Our most memorable College Bowl games
Jan 05, 2026
Road Dogs: The 1985 New England Patriots
Dec 15, 2025
Best and Worst Sports Cities
Dec 01, 2025
History of the Bayou Classic with Tom Aiello
Nov 18, 2025
HSS A Year in the League: College Football 2002
Nov 03, 2025
HSS 2025 World Series Bulletin
Oct 22, 2025
Our Top 5 Best College Football Teams
Oct 20, 2025
Who Dat! The Jim Mora era New Orleans Saints
Oct 06, 2025
One Win Away: The Panthers' and Jaguars' first two NFL seasons
Sep 15, 2025
HSS Welcome Back to Football Special
Aug 26, 2025
Forgotten Franchises: Montreal Expos
Aug 11, 2025
Boxing's Four Kings Era
Jul 30, 2025
HSS MLB All-Star Selection Show
Jul 14, 2025
Our most heartbreaking losses as fans.
Jun 24, 2025
June: The Month of Champions
Jun 09, 2025
Jordan Era What Ifs
Jun 02, 2025
Iceman, Skywalker and the 1978 NBA Scoring Title Race
May 12, 2025
Introducing new HSS co-host Charles Combs
Apr 28, 2025
HSS Special Bulletin: 2025 Final Four in San Antonio
Mar 31, 2025
This Week in Sports History: 1991 Final Four
Mar 30, 2025
52 sports moments in 52 years
Mar 17, 2025
America's Big Game Palace: Super Bowls in the Superdome
Feb 04, 2025
HSS Super Bowl Bulletin
Jan 28, 2025
Charged Up! 1994 San Diego Chargers
Jan 20, 2025
Next Year's Champion: The Late 60's Dallas Cowboys
Jan 06, 2025
The Secret Game: A Fast Break to Freedom with Greg de Deugd
Dec 03, 2024
HSS Historical NFL Matchups: Week 12
Nov 24, 2024
HSS Historical NFL Matchup Week 11
Nov 17, 2024
HSS Historical NFL Matchups Week 9
Nov 03, 2024
HSS Historical NFL Matchups Week 8
Oct 27, 2024
HSS Historical Matchups Week 6
Oct 13, 2024
HSS Historical NFL Matchups Week 5
Oct 06, 2024
HSS Historical NFL Matchup Week 4
Sep 29, 2024
HSS Historical NFL Matchups Week 3
Sep 22, 2024
HSS Historical NFL Matchups Week 2
Sep 15, 2024
NFL Week 1 Historical Matchups
Sep 07, 2024
NFL Predictions Sure to Go Wrong....And Did
Sep 05, 2024
Season of Shattered Dreams with Eric Vickrey
Aug 20, 2024
HSS Summer Olympic Special Part 2: Vive Le Paris!
Aug 06, 2024
HSS Summer Olympic Special Part 1: Coming to America
Jul 18, 2024
1984 all over again..... almost.
Jun 27, 2024
Forgotten Franchises: California Golden Seals
Jun 04, 2024
New Kids on the Block: Late 80's NBA Expansion
May 18, 2024
Last Comiskey with Ken Smoller
May 01, 2024
Forgotten Franchises: Kentucky Colonels
Mar 21, 2024
They Called Him "Pistol Pete"
Feb 29, 2024
Bronco Mania with Thomas Hall
Feb 09, 2024
Mardi Gras on Ice: Remembering the Louisiana Ice Gators
Jan 30, 2024
Charmed time of Charm City
Jan 23, 2024
Twenty-Four Hours of Coaching Chaos
Jan 14, 2024
To go for two or not go for two: 1984 Orange Bowl
Jan 05, 2024
2023 Conference Championship Weekend
Dec 05, 2023
Motor City Rebuild
Oct 07, 2023
The Man behind "The Man"
Sep 29, 2023
Return to Football 2023: NFL predictions that will go wrong
Sep 09, 2023
Return to Football 2023: Requiem For the Pac-12
Aug 27, 2023
Exodus from Oakland
Jul 12, 2023
2023 NBA Finals Special Edition: Heat vs Nuggets - A Historical Perspective
Jun 04, 2023
The Turcottes: A Horseracing Dynasty with Curtis Stock
May 01, 2023
Forgotten Franchises: St. Louis Hawks
Apr 23, 2023
"Suds Series" with Jonathan Daniel
Apr 09, 2023
Final Four 2023: Houston! We have seen this before!
Apr 01, 2023
Phi Slama Jama vs Jimmy V: 40 Years Later
Mar 23, 2023
Bears vs Cardinals with Joe Ziemba
Mar 15, 2023
1973: A Year in Sports
Mar 08, 2023
Black History Month Edition: Hockey Soul with Scott Kinville
Feb 21, 2023
Author Dan Cisco of California Sports Astounding
Feb 08, 2023
Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs vs Eagles
Feb 01, 2023
NFL Wild Card Weekend -- A Historical Perspective
Jan 13, 2023
1982 College Bowl Season
Dec 31, 2022
Remembering the 62nd Rose Bowl Game of 1976 with Dana Auguster UCLA vs. Ohio State - Pigskin Dispatch
Dec 24, 2022
Remembering the 52nd Rose Bowl in 1966 of UCLA vs. Michigan State with Dana Auguster - Pigskin Dispatch
Dec 19, 2022
1965 AFL All-Star Game: Interview with author Erin Grayson Sapp
Dec 08, 2022
Thanksgiving and Football (or maybe Vice Versa) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
Nov 23, 2022
NFL 1970: The Birth of the Modern NFL.
Nov 22, 2022
2022 World Series - A historical perspective with Chad Cain
Oct 31, 2022
MLB Postseason -- A Historical Perspective
Oct 17, 2022
The Family Business: "Mr Hockey" and Sons
Oct 03, 2022
Football is back!
Sep 07, 2022
Author Sam Zygner and the original Miami Marlins
Sep 01, 2022
Death on the Diamond -- The Ray Chapman Incident
Aug 23, 2022
The Team before the Dream Team
Aug 15, 2022
1914 Miracle Braves.......from worst to first.
Jul 25, 2022
The Summer Olympics in St. Louis?
Jul 07, 2022
NBA 75: Best Ever Teams
Jun 06, 2022
NBA 75: A discussion Among Friends - Part 2
May 23, 2022
NBA 75: A Discussion Among Friends - Part 1
May 19, 2022
The "Eighth Wonder of the World" -- The Astrodome
Apr 19, 2022
North Carolina vs Kansas - 1957: A Three Overtime Thriller!
Apr 08, 2022
2022 NCAA Basketball Tournament -- A historical perspective
Mar 23, 2022
Super Bowl LVI edition with Greg James
Feb 08, 2022
College Basketball's Game of the Century -- UCLA vs Houston 1968
Jan 29, 2022
Ken Crippen of the Football Learning Academy
Jan 22, 2022
The "Epic in Miami" and my birth as a Charger fan
Jan 11, 2022
Dolphins Vs. Chiefs: 1971 Divisional Playoffs -- NFL's Longest game
Dec 31, 2021
Winnipeg and Westgate High School claim championships
Dec 20, 2021
Christmas Eve at the Guardian (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
Dec 14, 2021
Marla Recalls A Football Game (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
Dec 09, 2021
Orville Impresses Marla (Presented by Row One Sports) - Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
Dec 05, 2021
50th anniversary of Game of the Century -- Nebraska Vs Oklahoma.
Dec 02, 2021
College Football's most iconic uniforms with Ray Durbin
Nov 18, 2021
Atlanta Braves -- A historical Perspective of the World Series Champions
Nov 08, 2021
Plaay Classic (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder (and His Son) - Keith and Sam Avallone - SHN Showcase
Oct 26, 2021
Cleveland Browns Debut — Interview with Dan Neumann of “Hello Old Sports”
Oct 05, 2021
ThriveFantasy (Official SHN Sponsor) - Interview With The Founder - Adam Weinstein - SHN Showcase
Sep 08, 2021
NFL's greatest players by franchise (fantasy football style)
Sep 02, 2021
NFL Hall of famers from HBCU's
Aug 17, 2021
Canadian Football League historian Greg James
Jul 25, 2021
Papi and Parrain (french for Godfather )
Jul 01, 2021
Greatest NBA Finals game ever?
Jun 17, 2021
Willis Reed and the 1970 NBA Finals
May 13, 2021
1971 NFL Draft
May 04, 2021
Five Classic MLB Ballparks open
Apr 26, 2021
Final Fours in Indy
Apr 05, 2021
MLB first all-black and latin lineup
Mar 29, 2021
Four pro sports teams that need a comeback
Mar 22, 2021
The origin of March Madness!
Mar 15, 2021
Ultimate NBA all-star weekend
Mar 08, 2021
Black History Month Edition
Mar 01, 2021
Things in sports that no longer exist
Feb 17, 2021
Bucs' place in NFL history after second Super Bowl victory and much more.
Feb 11, 2021
Super Bowls in Tampa
Feb 01, 2021
Historically Speaking Sports Trailer
Jan 25, 2021