Not About Sports is a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by seasoned journalist Dan Brown and media-savvy Silicon Valley veteran Rick Reid. The show offers listeners a fresh take on athletes by exploring their passions and interests beyond the sports they play.
From career transitions to unique hobbies and personal stories, Dan and Rick dive deep into what drives their guests outside of the game. Sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted, but always captivating, Not About Sports uncovers the human side of athletes, making it a must-listen for those curious about life off the field.
Dan Brown, a respected writer and editor at The Athletic, has spent over 20 years creating compelling sports narratives, known for his off-beat features and in-depth interviews. Rick Reid brings extensive marketing and media production experience, making the duo a dynamic force in podcasting.
Dan and Rick get to chat with Amelia Boone, four time world champion obstacle course racer. She leads a public life via her socials and public appearances, so we had to dig deep and thing we learned some things! Elementary school sports! Why pencils can hurt you! Even some book recommendations you might not expect! Give it a listen, if you follow her, you'll probably learn something! There might be some swearing in this one!
I think we made her laugh more than any guest we've had so far, so that is nice!
16 Apr 2026
JT Snow - Not About Sports
Dan and Rick talk to 16 year MLB veteran and six-time Gold Glove winner JT Snow. JT is now the coach of an independent league minor league baseball team. Listen as JT discusses the starting a team from scratch, designing SF Giants uniforms, and how he is trying to build his team for succcess.
20 Mar 2026
Rich Aurilia - Not About Sports
Dan and Rick talk to Rich Aurilia - 15 year veteran of Major League Baseball, most of which with the San Francisco Giants. Rich now operates Red Stitch Wines out of Sonoma County. Rich talks about his love of wine (and food), raising two professional golfers (!), and gives his recommendations for eating and drinking in Sonoma.
11 Feb 2026
Not About Sports: Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston
Wow. This story has it all - intrigue, forged passports, breaking Mom's figurines, and beginning of championship women's wrestling. Afsoon was there - she talks about secretly training in revolutionary Iran, the movie-worthy story of how they escaped, and how standing up to a bully resulted in her being the first US woman to win a medal at a world championship.
2 Sept 2025
Episode 11: Herb "Flight Time" Lang. Dunk Champion, Harlem Globetrotter, and champion of kindness.
Rick and Dan chat with Herb "Flight Time" Lang, 18 year veteran of the Harlem Globetrotters and three-time veteran of The Amazing Race. Flight Time talks about random acts of kindness that propelled his career, the joy that comes with entertaining others, and how to cope after an 18 year career comes to an end.
5 Aug 2025
Episode 10: Gregory Burns. Gold medal Paralympian, artist, and a believer in manifesting your path in life.
Dan and Rick talk with Gregory Burns about swimming in Presidential pools, how to get a job at KFC, and how hard it is to find the special place where the muse talks to you when you are trying to create art.
4 Jun 2025
Episode 9: Juliana Furtado - Take 2
Juliana Furtado, former Olympic skier and world champion mountain bike racer, discusses her life and experiences outside of sports in this interview.
30 Apr 2025
Episode 8: Brent Jones, NFL All-Star, Super Bowl Champion, and venture capitalist.
Brent Jones is a San Jose, CA local guy - local high school, university, and his main job as a tight end in the NFL. Parallel to that, he had a front row view to the creation and growth of the area's other nickname - Silicon Valley, and he paid attention. Brent was a football player, television analyst, and now venture capitalist.
28 Mar 2025
Episode 7: Leigh Steinberg. Sports agent and agent of doing good.
Super sports Agent Leigh Steinberg joins Not About Sports to tell us about how he fell into being a sports agent, why "doing good" and giving back are ingrained in his personality and business, and the things he is most proud of in his eventful life.
28 Feb 2025
Episode 6: Johnny Damon. MLB All Star, father of eight, and reality TV veteran.
17 year Major League Veteran Johnny Damon joins Not About Sports to talk about his new entry into the drink market, being on reality TV shows, raising eight kids, and the crazy number of famous people who came out of his Florida Hight School.
4 Nov 2024
Episode 5 - Aldon Smith, NFL Veteran and Agent of Making Better Choices.
Dan and Rick talk to Aldon Smith, former first round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers, 2011 Defensive Rookie of the Year, and now an artist and creative. Aldon had a rough road - one of the best defensive football player in the league when on the field, but he was derailed by personal problems off of it. We chat about what he learned in rehab, his drive to help others like him, and the creative energy he puts into what he does now.
4 Oct 2024
Episode 4: Juliana Furtado, Hall of Fame cyclist and international woman of mystery
Dan and Rick talk with Juliana Furtado - World Champion bike racer, Olympic athlete, and coffee aficionado. Juli has been around the world, both with sport and on her own, and has so many fun stories and adventures to share. We talk about starting the Juliana bicycle brand, how a French TV show resulted in a solo trip to Syria, and her favorite coffee order.
6 Sept 2024
Episode 3: Steve Sax, MLB veteran and motivational speaker
Dan and Rick talk with Steve Sax, long time Los Angeles Dodger second baseman. Rookie of the year and two-time World Series champion, Steve has re-invented himself a couple of times since retiring from baseball. We talk about overcoming adversity, career transitions, and why he will never, ever quit.
16 Jul 2024
Episode 2: Eric Heitmann, NFL veteran and composer
Dan and Rick talk with Eric Heitmann, nine year veteran of the San Francisco 49ers and now an accomplished music composer.
16 Jul 2024
Episode 1. Amy Trask, the Princess of Darkness
Dan and Rick talk to Amy Trask, ex-CEO of the NFL's Raiders about all things not about football. Amy tells us about her childhood, her identity as a "mis-behaver," and her passion for animal rescue.
14 Jul 2024
Not About Sports - Trailer
Dan Brown and Rick Reid kick off Not About Sports - our new podcast where we interview people known for sports, but we don't talk about their day job.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
14 ratings
Spotify
4.4 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100
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16
Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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