Historically Speaking Sports

About Historically Speaking Sports

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.

Publisher

Sports History Network

Category

education · history · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2021

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

163 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   From Air Coryell to Who Dat: The Greatest Eras of Our Teams

   Every sports fan has an era that defines what their favorite team means to them. In this episode of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, Dana Auguster and Charles Combs take a trip back through the greatest eras of their favorite NFL teams. Dana makes the case for the San Diego Chargers’ Air Coryell era from 1978–1984, while Charles takes us through the New Orleans Saints’ Sean Payton and Drew Brees era from 2006 through their Super Bowl XLIV championship in February 2010. Dana revisits the explosive Chargers offenses led by Dan Fouts, Kellen Winslow, Charlie Joiner, John Jefferson and Don Coryell, examining how Air Coryell helped revolutionize the passing game and produced some of the most memorable offensive performances and playoff games of the era. Charles looks at the transformation of the Saints under Sean Payton and Drew Brees, from the franchise's turnaround in 2006 to the emotional journey through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and ultimately the Saints' first Super Bowl championship. But what actually makes an era the greatest in franchise history? Is it championships, legendary players, innovative coaching, unforgettable games, cultural impact—or the memories created for generations of fans? Dana and Charles explore those questions while celebrating two very different eras that left lasting marks on NFL history. From Air Coryell in San Diego to Who Dat in New Orleans, this episode is a celebration of the greatest eras of our favorite teams. To contact the show, e-mail us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com.

2. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Call of the Game: The Announcer Calls That Live Forever”

   There are moments in sports that you remember because of what happened. There are moments you remember because of where you were when they happened. And then there are moments where the voice of the announcer becomes part of the moment itself. You don't just remember the play... You remember the call. You remember the excitement in the announcer's voice. The change in their tone. The anticipation. The disbelief. And sometimes, that one unforgettable phrase that gets permanently burned into your sports memory. Because sometimes the announcer makes the moment even bigger! In this episode of Historically Speaking Sports Co-Hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs are stepping into the broadcast booth and revisiting some of their all-time favorite announcer calls in sports history. They're talking about the calls that didn't just describe what happened...They became part of what happened. And they're not just talking about the plays, they're talking about the voices, the personalities the excitement., the drama, and those calls that, decades later, you can still hear perfectly in your head. Because that's the magic of sports broadcasting. A great announcer doesn't simply tell you what you're watching. They help you remember it. Speaking of announcers, coming up later in the show we will send a shout out to a Hall of Fame basketball announcer that was so much of a homer for his team, he became the embodiment of that franchise for close to 40 years. We have all that coming up on this edition of the Historically Speaking Sports, a member of the Sports History Network.

3. 

   17 Aug 2026

   Pro Wrestling in the Southeast: The Territories That Built Modern Wrestling

   Three territories. Three unique wrestling cultures. One incredible chapter in sports history. In this episode of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast, where we give you the best of sports from back in the day, we're stepping inside the squared circle. We are taking a trip back to a time when professional wrestling was built around regional territories, larger-than-life personalities and passionate fans. We're talking about the golden era of Professional Wrestling in the Southeast —a world where Georgia Championship Wrestling, Mid-South Wrestling, and World Class Championship Wrestling became legendary names and produced some of the most memorable wrestlers, rivalries, and moments in wrestling history. From the arenas of Georgia, to the Louisiana and Oklahoma territories of Mid-South, to the unforgettable battles of World Class in Texas, these promotions helped create the foundation for the professional wrestling industry we know today. Co Hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs are joined by the co host of the Hello Old Sports Podcast Andrew Neumann to have a conversation to help breakdown the history, personalities, rivalries, and legacy of these legendary wrestling territories. So turn up the volume, step through the curtain, and let's take a trip back to a time when wrestling wasn't just entertainment—it was a regional phenomenon. To contact the show, please e-mail us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@Gmail.com

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

54

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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Does not typically book guests

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