Sports Untold stands out from rest of the pack as an independent, prime time, sports podcast that delves deep into the mind of the greats of sports history.
Greg Lewis, Joyce Walker, Pat O’Day, John Barr, and dozens more sports legends have sat down with me, Paul Schneiderman, to reveal the secrets of their craft, their motivations, and the goal posts they still want to sprint past.
Tune into Sports Untold to delve into the history of sports from the people who made it.
Paul is joined on the 168th edition of the 'Sports Untold' podcast by writer and journalist Doug Merlino, who has authored and co-authored multiple books spanning the wide world of sports.
Merlino wrote ‘The Hustle: One Team and Ten Lives in Black and White,’ which details the ways in which crossing lines of class, race, and wealth affected the lives of the 10 boys on a Seattle basketball team with very different backgrounds. The two discuss Merlino’s experiences on the team, his writing process, and how it mirrors society at large.
Paul asks Doug how he got the writing bug and about some of his favorite writers, including David Halberstam, Michael Lewis, and more.
Doug also wrote ‘Beast: Blood, Struggle and Dreams at the Heart of Mixed Martial Arts,’ in which he details the ups and downs of the sport for athletes. Doug shares interesting stories about his research process and training alongside pros, and his profiling of an anarchist fighter.
This interview covers multiple sports and provides insight into writers and athletes in all walks of life.
21 Aug 2026
Sports Untold 167 Greg Lewis
Paul is joined on the 167th edition of the 'Sports Untold' podcast for the annual Husky Football Preview episode by University of Washington football legend and retired NFL player Greg Lewis. Greg is currently a member of Seattle's KJR FM 93.3 'Husky Honks' show.
In this interview, you will hear Greg's thoughts about the 2026 Husky Football Team–including the team not hiring a new Offensive Coordinator, the Demon Williams Jr. offseason drama, and UW’s postseason chances.
Greg discusses Elise Woodward’s new position as the lead radio host for husky football and his excitement for her to have a larger role in the space. He also talks about the post-PAC 12 Apple Cup and the benefits of playing in a neutral stadium.
Get ready for the Husky Football season by tuning into this episode!
17 Jun 2026
Sports Untold 166 Jeffrey Kessler
Paul and Olivia are joined on the 166th episode of the ‘Sports Untold’ podcast by Jeffrey Kessler, famed sports law attorney and current partner and Co-Executive Chairman of Winston Taylor. Jeffrey has had an incredible career in sports law, even arguing in front of the United States Supreme Court in NCAA v. Alston, in which he secured a victory on behalf of Division I athletes, striking down the NCAA’s restrictions on education-related compensation for college athletes.
In this interview, Jeffrey shares how major events like the Civil Rights Movement inspired him to become a lawyer, and how he found himself in sports law.
Paul and Jeffrey discuss Marvin Miller’s impact on the rights of MLB players, how free agency came to be, and whether the pendulum has swung too far towards players' rights. The two also discussed pro drafts and the interesting legal history that explains why we still have them today.
Jeffrey is currently representing Brendan Sorsby, the former Texas Tech quarterback, in his lawsuit against the NCAA regarding a permanent ineligibility ruling and massive gambling violations. Listeners will get interesting and underreported insight into the issue that is currently unfolding in front of our eyes.
Olivia asks Jeffrey about his experience arguing in front of the United States Supreme Court, his thoughts on the possibility of a 2027 MLB season, and the 2021 MLB All-Star Game debacle.
This episode gives sports fans incredible insight into the legal processes behind their favorite leagues and interesting information about some of their favorite sports figures, including Michael Jordan.
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