Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, the legendary Charley Steiner, joins Mick and Mook for a special Super Bowl episode. Having seen every Super Bowl played, the three men will take a fond look back at 55 years of games – and a look ahead to what Super Bowl LVI will bring. Special observations on the gambling line from “Confessions of a Bronx Bookie” author, the Mick himself – Billy O’Connor, to insights from Steiner makes this a…
(The following is an excerpt from the book, IF THESE LIPS COULD TALK, by Frank Pace with Billy O’Connor) An internet meme of Howard Cosell with his arms around Bruce Jenner and O.J. Simpson reads, “Folks, I’ve just looked 50 years into the future. You’re not gonna believe what I have to tell you.” America’s fascination with celebrities has reached epic heights. Hell, we elected two reality-TV stars President. Running for President is one talent,…
Jeff McCracken is an actor, director, writer and producer of feature films, television and the theater. A major television headliner in the 80’s, having starred in Bay City Blues, Stephen Bocho’s follow up to Hill Street Blues, Running Brave – The story of Billy Mills Olympic Triumph and Hawaiian Heat, Jeff segwayed into producing and directing. Jeff co-produced Academy Award nominee Quiz Show (directed by Robert Redford) about the first lie perpetrated on the American public by…
For those who read this blog regularly, you know my (once) love of the National Basketball Association is waning. Between the game being ruined by the constant chucking of 3-pointers, inconsistent officiating and hypocritical players who care more about the almighty dollar than democracy (see LeBron), I’m now appalled by the words spoken by Golden State Warriors Co-Owner, Chamath Palihapitiya. The billionaire venture capitalist boldly stated, “Nobody cares about the Uyghurs”. This statement was regarding…
Roy Firestone is a seven-time Emmy Award Winning and seven-time cable ACE Award-winning host, interviewer, narrator, writer and producer. As the ground-breaking, original host of ESPN’s legendary Up Close, Up Close Classic and Up Close Primetime, Firestone has interviewed more than 5,000 athletes, musicians, actors and political figures, as well as scores of writers and filmmakers Sports Illustrated calls Firestone “The best interviewer in the business.” As an actor, Roy was featured in the Academy Award-Winning…
It’s time for some good, old-fashioned homerism. Growing up just south of Boston, I’m a full-fledged Boston sports fan. And why not? It’s the greatest sports town in America, especially since the turn of the century. Since 2000, Boston has won (by far) the most championships in the four major professional sports leagues than any other city, with 12 banners having been raised. In total, Boston has won 41 championships (NBA, MLB, NFL-Super Bowl, and…
Time is a funny thing. One day you’re running around your high school, drinking as many Dr. Peppers in one day as you can and eating Hot Cheetos for every meal with little to no consequences. The next day you’re standing in the cereal aisle at the grocery store trying to figure out which type of bran has the most fiber for the lowest price. Adults really weren’t joking when they said, life comes at…
Michael Elias, the ultimate renaissance man, has been a world-renown figure in the world of show business for decades. From his early years as an actor, to becoming one of the premier writers, directors and producers in the Film and Television Industry, Elias has more credits to his name than can be listed here. In filmography, a few of Elias’ credits include: The Jerk (screenplay co-writer with Steve Martin), Lush Life (writer and director), and…
Dee Brown, the first round pick of the Boston Celtics in the 1990 draft, played in the National Basketball Association for twelve years. Along with the Celtics, Brown, the 6’1” point guard, played two years for the Toronto Raptors and two years for the Orlando Magic. For his career, Dee averaged 11.1 points per game and 3.7 assists. In 1991, Brown was named to the All-Rookie First Team and was the NBA All-Star Game Slam…