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Short and to the Point: Tim Kurkjian on London Series, storytelling in MLB, HOF induction, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN baseball reporter Tim Kurkjian. Jessica and Tim discuss a wide range of topics...
The time Tim Kurkjian broke down in a Harris Teeter after winning BBWAA Career Excellence Award
"It was the greatest professional moment of my life. And I can't imagine anything coming close to topping that."
Short and to the Point: Prakash Amritraj on tennis, his dad Vijay, the Williams sisters, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews former tennis pro and current Tennis Channel interviewer, Prakash Amritraj. Jessica and Prakash discuss...
Short and to the Point: Vanessa Richardson on Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Caitlin Clark, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Houston Rockets sideline reporter and Houston Astros fill-in reporter and host, Vanessa Richardson. Jessica...
Astros’ host Vanessa Richardson discusses getting drenched on TV
"People can see it, so that's why I just acknowledged it. It's raining, and we are drenched."
Short and to the Point: Ryan Rowland-Smith on pitching, arm injuries, MLB Network, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews retired pitcher, host of The Top Step podcast, owner of NxtGen Baseball, and Seattle...
Ryan Rowland-Smith on joining MLB Network: ‘Every time you’re on-air, someone is watching’
"I learned this from my playing career — you have to be proactive."
Amy Lawrence ready for new opportunity after working overnight sports radio for decade
While torn between stability and change, she's considering new possibilities within or outside her network.
Short and to the Point: Amy Lawrence on radio, working overnight, teaching at Syracuse, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Amy Lawrence, host of After Hours with Amy Lawrence. Jessica and Amy discuss a...
Short and to the Point: FanDuel’s Michael Joyce on Kentucky Derby, Fierceness, Chicago Cubs, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews FanDuel TV horse racing analyst Michael Joyce. FanDuel will be at Churchill Downs Friday...
Chris Rose says MLB should take Tom Arnold’s advice and care less about criticism
"It's not always about controlling the message."
Chris Rose recalls learning about ‘Best Damn Sports Show,’ how he was hired
Chris Rose joined Short and to the Point, and the former 'Best Damn Sports Show Period' host explained how that role changed his career.
Short and to the Point: Chris Rose on hosting “Best Damn Sports Show Period,” “BattleBots,” Jomboy Media, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Jomboy Media podcast host and NFL Network host Chris Rose. Jessica and Chris discuss...
Chris Rose: ‘Best Damn Sports Show Period’ blazed a trail for today’s sports shows
On this week's Short and to the Point, Chris Rose discussed The Best Damn Sports Show Period, and how he thinks it could have gone today.
Short and to the Point: Joel Berry II on North Carolina Tar Heels, John Calipari, Cameron Brink, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ACC Network studio analyst and former North Carolina Tar Heel Joel Berry II. Jessica...
ACC Network’s Joel Berry II opens up on realignment cost: ‘It’s about the money’
Joel Berry II sees money driving college athletics realignment, raising concerns about student-athletes like Cameron Brink.
Short and to the Point: Montez Ford on WrestleMania XL, The Rock, Bianca Belair, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews WWE Superstar and member of the Street Profits Montez Ford. Jessica and Montez, who...
Short and to the Point: Michael Sartain on dating, relationships, marriage, and more
We’re trying something different this week. There isn’t much sports talk this week, but host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews...
Short and to the Point: Dan Straily on being a free agent pitcher, training, not giving up, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews MLB pitcher Dan Straily. Jessica and Dan discuss a wide range of topics including...
Short and to the Point: Oshae Jones on Olympic boxing, being feminine, women’s sports, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Olympic bronze medalist boxer Oshae “Suga” Jones. Jessica and Oshae discuss a wide range...
Short and to the Point: Corey Graves on ‘SmackDown,’ Carmella, Cody Rhodes, Pat McAfee, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews WWE “Friday Night SmackDown” host Corey Graves. Jessica and Corey discuss a wide range...
Corey Graves praises Triple H for not micromanaging WWE announcers
"In the last few months, my headsets have been as quiet and lucid as they've been ever."
Short and to the Point: Ricky Carmichael on Supercross, being the ‘GOAT,’ NASCAR, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews 15-time AMA motorcycle champion and NBC analyst for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series...
Short and to the Point: Cassidy Hubbarth on NBA, sneakers, motherhood, and more
Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN NBA reporter/host Cassidy Hubbarth. Jessica and Cassidy discuss a wide range of topics...
