On this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, Kenny dives into one of baseball’s most debated legacies — the career of Sammy Sosa. Once one of the most electrifying sluggers in the game, Sosa captivated fans during the historic home run chase with Mark McGwire during the 1998 season, helping bring baseball back into the spotlight after the 1994–95 Major League Baseball strike.

But despite hitting 609 career home runs, winning the 1998 NL MVP, and becoming a global icon with the Chicago Cubs, Sosa still remains on the outside looking in when it comes to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Why hasn’t one of the most prolific power hitters in history been inducted? Kenny examines the numbers, the controversy surrounding baseball’s steroid era, and the complicated legacy that has kept Sosa out of Cooperstown. Is he a Hall of Famer who has been unfairly judged, or does the era he played in define how history remembers him?

Join Kenny as he breaks down The Hall of Famer That Wasn’t: Sammy Sosa. ⚾🎙️

On this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, Kenny dives into one of the most frustrating stories in baseball — the never-ending rebuild of the Oakland Athletics.

From Oakland, to Sacramento, and eventually Las Vegas, the franchise has spent years tearing things down in the name of rebuilding. But when does rebuilding turn into something else entirely? Kenny breaks down the timeline of the A’s roster sell-offs, the controversial relocation process, and what it means for loyal fans who have watched their team continuously hit the reset button.

Is this really a rebuild… or a business strategy disguised as one?

Tune in as Kenny explores the Sac-Wait-Las Vegas Athletics era, the impact on Major League Baseball, and why this situation might redefine what a “rebuild” looks like in modern sports.

#MLB #Athletics #TheNeverEndingRebuild

In this historic and inspiring episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, Kenny sits down with members of the groundbreaking who helped paved the way for the United States women's national bobsleigh team and competed during the debut of women’s Olympic bobsled at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Featuring: Alexandra “Alex” Allred Jill Bakken Linder Cristina “Cris” Dolan Nancy Lang Houghton Laurie Millett Liz Parr-Smestad Michelle Powe Elena Primerano Wise Christine “Chrissy” Spiezio These trailblazers share powerful stories about representing Team USA on the world stage, training at elite levels, and pushing their bodies and minds to the limit at 80+ mph down an icy track. In this episode, we discuss: What it meant to be part of the first Olympic women’s bobsled competition The bond and trust required between driver and brakeman Overcoming barriers in winter sports The legacy they created for future generations of women athletes Life lessons learned from competing at the highest level This is more than an Olympic story — it’s about courage, teamwork, resilience, and breaking barriers in sports history. 🔥 If you love stories of pioneers who changed the game forever, this episode is a must-listen. #KennyTheSportsGuyPodcast #TeamUSA #WomenInSports

This week on Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented William Stanford Davis, best known for his standout role as Mr. Johnson on the hit ABC series Abbott Elementary.

In this powerful and inspiring conversation, William opens up about his journey in Hollywood, the grind it took to break through, and the perseverance behind his decades-long career. From early struggles to landing one of television’s most beloved roles, he shares lessons on resilience, faith, preparation, and staying true to your craft.

We also dive into:

His experience working on Abbott Elementary

His perspective on storytelling and representation

His approach to chasing big dreams later in life

Advice for aspiring actors and creatives

And of course… who he thinks is the Boxing GOAT 👀🥊

This episode is about patience, passion, and proof that your moment can come at any time — if you’re ready for it.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with William Stanford Davis.

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🎙️ Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast – Interview with Yasaris Ortiz

In this exciting episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, Kenny sits down with 4x National Table Tennis Champion and Founder & CEO of PingPod, Yasaris Ortiz.

Yasaris shares her incredible journey from rising through the competitive ranks of USA Table Tennis to becoming one of the sport’s most dynamic ambassadors. She opens up about the discipline it takes to compete at a national level, the mental toughness behind championship success, and how she’s working to grow the game through innovation and entrepreneurship.

We also dive into:

The mindset of a champion

Building Spin and Learn and revolutionizing access to table tennis

The challenges of being a woman in competitive sports

Advice for young athletes chasing big dreams

This conversation is about more than table tennis — it’s about resilience, leadership, and turning passion into purpose.

🔥 If you love sports stories that inspire and educate, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

#KennyTheSportsGuyPodcast #TableTennis #YasarisOrtiz #PingPod #SportsLeadership

Is the NBA a Daycare? 🏀🍼

Player empowerment or total chaos? In this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy, we break down whether today’s NBA has turned into a full-blown daycare. From superstar trade demands and load management to sideline tantrums and front offices walking on eggshells, we ask the uncomfortable question no one wants to answer.

Are players holding teams hostage—or are franchises failing to set real accountability? Has the balance of power shifted too far, or is this just the modern NBA we need to accept?

No hot-take dodging. No league propaganda. Just real talk about ego, leadership, and what the NBA is becoming.

🎙️ Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast 💬 You decide: Is the NBA a daycare—or just misunderstood?

In this episode, Kenny dives deep into the electrifying career of Ringless Shawn Kemp, the high-flying NBA legend whose explosiveness and charisma lit up the ’90s hardwood — but who never captured the one thing every superstar dreams of: an NBA championship ring. We break down Kemp’s rise from explosive rookie phenom to multi-time All-Star, his unforgettable alley-oops with Gary Payton, and the cultural imprint he left on the game — all with that signature Kenny blend of passion, humor, and no-BS analysis.

Was Kemp’s lack of a ring a glaring oversight or a noble badge of honor? How did playing in Seattle shape his legacy? And where does he truly rank among the most iconic big men of his era? Kenny answers these questions and more while keeping it real, raw, and totally unfiltered.

If you love basketball, ’90s nostalgia, and stories about greatness that transcend hardware — this one’s for you. Lace up, cuz we’re taking flight. 🏀💥

What if Brodie Lee were still with us today?

On this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast, we dive into one of the most emotional “What If” scenarios in modern professional wrestling. From his unforgettable AEW run as the leader of the Dark Order to the unrealized matches, storylines, and championship moments that could have been, we explore how Brodie Lee might have continued to shape AEW, WWE, and the wrestling world as a whole.

More than just fantasy booking, this episode honors Brodie’s legacy—his presence, his creativity, and the respect he earned from fans and peers alike. We talk about his influence on today’s wrestlers, the ripple effect his passing had on AEW, and why his impact still resonates years later.

This one’s for the fans who still chant his name and wonder… what if?

🎙️ Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast 📅 New episodes weekly 🕊️ Forever Brodie