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Aug. 21, 2026

Dr. Joe Machnik On How U.S. Soccer Evolved | 32-Team College Football Playoff Debate

How did U.S. soccer grow from a developing program into a country with legitimate World Cup ambitions? National Soccer Hall of Famer and author of From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside Seven Decades of American Soccer, Dr. Joe Machnik, joins Nick Elam to reflect on more than seven decades in American soccer, including his work as a college coach, U.S. Men’s National Team assistant, referee, officiating administrator, soccer educator, and Fox Sports Soccer Rules Analyst. He shares what cha...
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Aug. 7, 2026

Dani Wexelman on Sports Media, MLB Innovation, and Career Persistence

What does it really take to build a lasting career in sports media? Dani Wexelman, St. Louis Cardinals pregame and postgame host and MLB Network Radio host on SiriusXM, joins Nick Elam to discuss the preparation, sacrifice and persistence behind sports broadcasting. She shares how internships, production work, layoffs, radio opportunities and trusted mentors shaped her path from minor league baseball to the Cardinals. The episode also explores whether Major League Baseball should give players ...