Sports Matter

This one has been a long time coming and that's on me. But I assure you, it is worth the wait. I had the great opportunity to sit down with Darragh McCarthy and Liam Hughes, two of the directors of the Netflix docuseries McGregor Forever. These guys were awesome, so generous with their time and broke down for us what it was like to film with Conor and reveal a new side to this larger-than-life figure who's changed the fight game forever... And isn't done yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first ever Weekly Roundup episode, we will be highlighting some of our favorite sports docs currently streaming, as well as taking a quick look at some upcoming shows that are on our radar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of BILL RUSSELL: LEGEND on Netflix, Trace Sheehan connects with the godfather of sports storytelling, Ross Greenburg, about his legendary career overseeing HBO Sports and such hits including but not limited to: HARD KNOCKS, 24/7, 61*, MIRACLE and more... And what he's up to these days with his company, Ross Greenburg Productions, where he's keeping it going with BILL RUSSELL : LEGEND, ALL ACCESS: QUEST FOR THE STANLEY CUP, and A SEASON WITH... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 1 at looking at BILL RUSSELL: LEGEND on Netflix, Trace Sheehan connects with award-winning filmmaker, Sam Pollard, about his new two-part Netflix documentary about Bill Russell. We look back at the legacy of one of the all-time NBA GOATs, both on and off the court, as a trailblazing athlete and activist, while Sam Pollard reveals what he teaches his students about the storyteller's responsibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our inaugural episode, we're honored to chat with the award-winning filmmaker, David Charles Rodrigues, about his record-smashing Netflix series, NEYMAR: THE PERFECT CHAOS. We talk about his background growing up in Brazil, how the project came to be, rolling with the production punches during a pandemic, what the global soccer superstar, Neymar, is really like, and why David thinks one more World Cup run is in store for Neymar in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports matter and we believe a well told sports story reveals something deeper about us all, well beyond the sport itself, no matter who you cheer for... And that’s where we come in. Each week, our Sports Matter crew curates and delivers this "always on" podcast that serves as a guide to the wide world of premium sports content and takes you behind the scenes of every show you should know with unparalleled access to and insight from the creators of our favorite streaming docs, series, podcasts, books, YouTube channels and more. We’re here to help you find the most powerful sports stories that elevate the game to the next level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.