A-Train Sports Talk

About A-Train Sports Talk

Talking sports NBA, NFL, MLB, HBCU, Negro League Baseball History. A different perspective on sports. The podcast where you'll get sports history.

Publisher

Anthony Smith

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Mar 2020

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

368 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Team USA Struggles, LSU Expelled, and A Tilted Ball Cap

   Welcome aboard The Ride — A-Train Sports Talk Video Livestream, now edited for your podcast listening experience with Anthony Smith. In this episode, we go beyond the scoreboard and take a deeper look at Team USA women’s basketball. The conversation isn’t about who’s better between Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, or Paige Bueckers. It’s about what happens when Team USA gets the best version of all three alongside its veteran stars. We break down the chemistry, rotations, offensive flow, and what this younger core could bring when given the opportunity to play with Team USA’s veterans. We also put the Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese rivalry narrative to the test from the fan perspective. Are fans really demanding this division, or has the media created a storyline that doesn’t reflect the reality on the court? Then we shift to college football and ask the bigger question: Who actually runs college football? From the SEC’s power struggle involving LSU to the MAC’s fight surrounding Michigan and Western Michigan, we examine conference authority, NCAA power, legal battles, and the changing landscape of college football. We also discuss LSU’s statement victory over Clemson, Dabo Swinney’s response to the criticism, the wild Week 1 overreactions, and an MLB controversy involving Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon and umpire Doug Eddings. This is The Ride—where we bring the fan perspective, challenge the narratives, and take the conversation beyond the scoreboard. Let’s get this train on the tracks and enjoy the ride! #TheRide #ATrainSportsTalk #CaitlinClark #AngelReese #PaigeBueckers #TeamUSA #WomensBasketball #CollegeFootball #SEC #LSU #Michigan #SportsTalk

2. 

   5 Sept 2026

   KAWAI'S FALLOUT, KANTER'S LAWSUIT & NFL DRAMA

   KAWAI'S FALLOUT, KANTER'S LAWSUIT & NFL DRAMA On this episode of The Ride — A-Train Sports Talk Podcast, Anthony Smith goes beyond the scoreboard to break down a loaded day in sports. We start with the college football courtroom drama surrounding LSU, the NCAA, the SEC, and the eligibility of former NFL players. We also look at the names shaping the 2026 college football season, including LSU head coach Lane Kiffin. Then we head to the NBA, where the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are dealing with a massive league punishment and the fallout from the NBA's investigation. In the WNBA, Enes Kanter Freedom has filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Sky and other parties following his removal and subsequent ban from Wintrust Arena. We examine the questions surrounding free speech, fan conduct, arena access, and accountability. And the NFL takes center stage as we discuss the Dianna Russini investigation involving her undisclosed personal relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, and the broader questions of journalistic objectivity, disclosure, credibility, and trust. Plus, we examine five NFL coaches entering the season under pressure, Myles Garrett taking the No. 1 spot in the NFL Top 100, and the biggest obstacles standing between several NFL contenders and Super Bowl LXI. This is The Ride — where we don't just talk about what happens on the field or court. We talk about the business, controversy, personalities, power struggles, and stories happening beyond the scoreboard. 🎙️ The Ride — A-Train Sports Talk Podcast 🎤 Hosted by Anthony Smith Like, follow, subscribe, and share the episode. And as always... KEEP RIDING WITH THE A-TRAIN! #TheRidePodcast #ATrainSportsTalk #TheRideSportsTalk #AnthonySmithSports

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   “WNBA X-FACTOR: MVP TALK, PLAYOFF PRESSURE & SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM”

   Welcome aboard The Ride — A-Train Sports Talk Podcast with your host, Anthony Smith! 🚂🏀 On this episode, we're taking a closer look at three major WNBA storylines that are generating conversation as the league heads toward the postseason. First, we break down the biggest playoff X-factors — the players who may not always receive the headlines but could ultimately determine which teams advance and which teams go home. When playoff basketball gets physical and defenses tighten up, these difference-makers could become critical to their team's success. Then we turn our attention to the WNBA MVP conversation and Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston's perspective on Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. Boston believes their MVP cases are “clear as day,” but we take a closer look at the numbers, their impact, the defensive attention they receive, and what it could mean for Indiana heading into the postseason. Finally, we tackle one of the more polarizing conversations surrounding the league: Sophie Cunningham and the growing WNBA audience. Cunningham has credited herself with helping attract new fans, raising an important question about the relationship between controversy, social media attention, and the long-term growth of women's basketball. Is the WNBA being driven by individual stars? Are the supporting players becoming just as important? Can controversy actually translate into new fans and sustained interest in the game? We're breaking it all down — with opinions, analysis, and plenty of conversation along the way. Three stories. Three different perspectives. One A-Train. 🎙️ Anthony Smith is your host. The Ride is ready to roll. Climb aboard and let's talk WNBA! #ATrainSportsTalk #TheRide #WNBA #CaitlinClark #AliyahBoston #KelseyMitchell #SophieCunningham #WNBAPostseason

Who has been a guest on A-Train Sports Talk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sheryl Swoops
• Lisa Leslie
• Rebecca Lobo
• Riley Johnston
• Ashley Lehman

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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