About 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
From Harvard to the NFL: Matt Birk's Journey to Success
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 continues to impact the world through his charity work, his dedication to his Catholic faith, and his passion for education.
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7 Feb 2024
Ottis Anderson Talks Super XXV, The Big Tuna, And Tridelix
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 moments of a Super Bowl nail-biter.
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31 Jan 2024
Ottis Anderson On Rising, Falling, And Coming Back
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 trade to the Giants many saw as the end of his career, but as we know know, he wasn't done yet. It's a story of resilience, comebacks, and a destiny fulfilled on the gridiron. Don't miss this touchdown of an episode!
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24 Jan 2024
Theo Fleury Gets Inner Peace After His Hockey Career
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. Don't miss this raw and revealing conversation on "The Games People Play with Bernie Corbett.
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17 Jan 2024
Theo Fleury's Journey From Chaos To NHL Stardom
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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20 Dec 2023
Anthony Munoz Talks Hurt Knees, Super Bowl Heartbreak, And Helping Kids
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. Plus: the “Freezer Bowl”; rehabbing knee injuries; the heartbreak of losing Super Bowls XVI and XXII; the greatness of Fred Dean and Bruce Smith; offensive line techniques, and the thrill of catching touchdown passes.
Later, Bernie shares his own small world story about Anthony’s friend and former teammate, Dave Lapham. And finally, Anthony talks about his charitable foundation where they teach “Victory Beyond Competition” in their seven mentoring programs dedicated to engaging kids mentally, physically and emotionally. To date, the Anthony Muñoz Foundation has raised $16 million dollars and helped 40,000 kids.
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13 Dec 2023
Anthony Munoz Talks Dominating In High School And College, Getting To The NFL
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 High School before winning National Championships in baseball and football at USC. Then the pair moves on to Cincinnati to start discussing the start of Anthony’s 13 seasons of dominance at the left tackle position while playing with the Bengals.
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6 Dec 2023
Charlie Ward Talks Heisman To Hardwood To Helping Others
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 Thomas County Central High School in Georgia.
You’ll hear about Charlie’s magnificent career at Florida State, which included a National Championship in football and a trip to the Elite-Eight in basketball, as well as what ultimately led him to choose the NBA over the NFL. Plus: living in the city as a New York Knick; playing in the 1999 NBA Finals, and which current NFL quarterback most reminds him of himself. Finally, Charlie recounts the details of his 2018 stroke while on a church mission in Mexico and his family’s many charitable endeavors benefitting youth sports, the elderly and hurricane relief victims.
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29 Nov 2023
Martin St. Louis Goes From The Frozen Ponds Of Quebec To The Hockey Hall of Fame
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 with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 31, 2000. He scored 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) in 78 games the following season, proving he could be an everyday NHL player.Although a broken leg cut short his 2001-02 season, St. Louis had 70 points (33 goals, 37 assists) in 2002-03 and shot up to 94 points (38 goals, 56 assists) in 2003-04, when he won the Art Ross Trophy, the Hart Trophy and helped lead the Lightning to their first Stanley Cup championship, scoring the game-winning goal in double overtime of Game 6 against the Flames to tie the series 3-3.
Only seven other players in NHL history have won the Art Ross Trophy, the Hart Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season.
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23 Nov 2023
Spencer Haywood On Missed Deals, Sobriety, And Living With His Rule
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 to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Bernie and Spencer discuss the challenges and dark times Spencer faced, including legal battles over fraudulent contracts, an anti-trust suit against the NBA that went all the way to the Supreme Court and his long road back to sobriety following a crack cocaine addiction. Finally, Spencer talks about his new book The Spencer Haywood Rule and expresses gratitude at being recognized for all that he sacrificed for future generations of NBA players.
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16 Nov 2023
Spencer Haywood Talks Olympic Gold, And Lawsuits Against The NBA
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 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. You’ll hear about the extraordinary collection of talent that surrounded Spencer at Pershing High School in Detroit before he became the youngest US Olympic basketball player in history and an instant sensation in the ABA and NBA.
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9 Nov 2023
Reggie Smith On Moving West, Frank Robinson, Then Going To The Far East
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 play in Japan.
Reggie talks about playing for the great Sadaharu Oh with Yomiuri, then gets into his involvement with the Dodgers as a coach, instructor and scout.
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2 Nov 2023
Reggie Smith On Getting To The Big Leagues And The Impossible Dream
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 before World War II and his own start in professional baseball in the Minnesota Twins organization. They move on to Reggie's time with the Boston Red Sox, including the Impossible Dream season of 1967 before being traded to the National League and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1974.
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25 Oct 2023
Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz Remembers His Career
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 in Warren, MI, his 2-sport, all-state career at Waverly High School in Lansing and his remarkable 22-years in the Big Leagues.
You’ll hear how his collective family’s heart broke the day their hometown Tigers traded him to Atlanta and how his steady improvement led to him being the only Braves player present for all of their MLB record 14 consecutive division titles from 1991-2005.
Plus: pitching with, and against, Glavine and Maddux; the transition from starter to closer and back again; his legendary Game 7 World Series showdown against boyhood idol Jack Morris, and more!
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20 Oct 2023
Get Ready For Games People Play Starting October 25
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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