The MeanGene Show/Sports Kings
The MeanGene Show/Sports Kings is hosted by Gene Thompson ”The Sports Machine”. MeanGene is the former host of the Yahoo Sports Kings on Yahoo Sports Radio, SB Nation Radio, KFNX AM 1100 in Phoenix, KRLA 870 in Los Angeles and most recently KDWN 720 AM-101.5 FM in Las Vegas. MeanGene has been in the Sports Radio broadcasting business for over 20 years and have interviewed some of the biggest names in Professional Sports.
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Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Of all the places I could have been on Tuesday October 17, 1989, I just happened to be at Candlestick Park in San Francisco California for Game 3 of the 1989 World Series.
Unfortunately I didn't get to experience my first World Series, thanks to a 6.9 earthquake that rocked the entire Bay Area including Candlestick Park.
For the first time ever , I have decided to share my entire experience of that infamous moment in my life, here on the Sports Kings Podcast.
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Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sports Kings NFL Weekly Countdown Show Week 6 (2019)
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Guest- Carolina Panthers reporter Dustin Phifer and and NFL point spread expert Mr. Picks (Jeff Lambert Sr.)
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR – WEEK 6
THE PATRIOT WAY: The NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS enter Week 6 as the AFC’s only unbeaten team (5-0) and with the top defense in the NFL, ranking first in fewest points allowed per game (6.8) and fewest yards allowed per game (238.4). Their 34 total points allowed through five games are the fewest points allowed through a team’s first five games since the 2005 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (29 points) and the fifth-fewest since 1970.
This Sunday, Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES and Houston quarterback DESHAUN WATSON face each other for the first time in their careers, when the Chiefs welcome the Texans to Arrowhead Stadium (1:00 PM ET, CBS). Entering Week 6, Mahomes leads the NFL in passing yards (1,831), while Watson ranks second in the league in passer rating (115.9). The pair are tied for second in the league in touchdown passes with 11.
Mahomes, who has 7,212 passing yards in 22 career games, and Watson, who has 7,228 passing yards in 28 career games, can each reach 7,500 career passing yards on Sunday. Should the pair each reach the milestone, they would become the fastest and tied for the third-fastest quarterbacks in NFL history to reach 7,500 career passing yards.
Seattle quarterback RUSSELL WILSON passed for 268 yards and four touchdowns with a 151.8 passer rating in the Seahawks’ Week 5 win. Wilson, who currently leads the NFL with a 126.3 passer rating in 2019, has a passer rating of 100 or higher in each of Seattle’s first five games of the season.
With a passer rating of 100 or higher on Sunday at Cleveland (1:00 PM ET, FOX), Wilson would become the fourth player in NFL history with a passer rating of 100 or higher in each of his first six games of a season.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Sports Kings NFL Weekly Countdown Podcast
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The NFC South is a great division led by 3 very experienced Super Bowl QB's in Drew Brees, Cam Newton and Matt Ryan. After nearly winning the NFC last year, the New Orleans Saints are still pissed at the outcome of that NFC Championship game against the Rams. On September 15, 2019. the Saints have a chance to get even as they travel out west for a rematch. The Atlanta Falcons made some significant changes in their coaching staff, Dirk Koetter is back with the team as Offensive Coordinator and this should be great for Matt Ryan and the offense. The Carolina Panthers got off to a 6-2 start and then finished the season by going 1-7. Cam Newton has made some adjustments, let's see if they work and if the Panthers can return to greatness.
The poor folks in Tampa have been looking for something to cheer about, especially the last 2 seasons. 5-11 last year, and the year before that. Former NFL Coach of the Year Bruce Arians is now in charge and has been able to resurrect under performing franchises. He did it in Indy and Arizona. Will he be able to turn Tampa into a .500 or better team this season?
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Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
The Hall of Fame class of 2019 (Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey, Ty Law, Kevin Mawae, Pat Bowlen, Gil Brandt, and Johnny Robinson) were selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame by a 48-member selection committee and announced on February 2, 2019.
PRESENTERS FOR THE CLASS OF 2019
CHAMP BAILEY - Jack Reale, Champ’s agent
PAT BOWLEN - Steve “Greek” Antonopulos, longtime Broncos trainer
GIL BRANDT - JERRY JONES, Cowboys Hall of Fame owner
TONY GONZALEZ - Dennis Allen, Tony’s cousin and best friend
TY LAW - Byron Washington, Ty’s friend
KEVIN MAWAE - Tracy Mawae, Kevin’s wife
ED REED - Edward Reed, Sr., Ed’s father
JOHNNY ROBINSON - Bob Thompson, Johnny’s stepson
The Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos will kick off the National Football League’s 100th season in the city where the league was born. The Falcons and Broncos are scheduled to face each other in the 2019 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, adjacent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sports Kings MeanGene "The Sports Machine" shares his 2013 NFL Hall of Fame experience as a fan and reporter.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Sports Kings NFL Training Camp Podcast
MeanGene "The Sports Machine" and David Ramon
The Sports Kings discuss the start of NFL camps around the league this week and what some of the early expectations will be going into the preseason. Some of the topics on this podcast includes whether or not Daniel Jones will replace Eli Manning at some point during the 2019 NFL season as the New York Giants starting QB. Since the Houston Texans are without a GM, will head coach Bill O'Brien be the fall-guy if Houston doesn't make the playoffs this year or win the AFC South? We also discuss the Dallas Cowboys and how things will play out with their contract concerns involving Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot.
The NFL season kicks off Thursday September 5, 2019 when the Bears face the Packers. Stay with us throughout the 2019 NFL season as the "Sports Kings NFL Weekly Countdown Show" returns to the airwaves with weekly predictions, analysis, comments and player interviews.
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Enough of the NBA talk, it's time to get ready for the NFL.
MeanGene is more than ready for the start of the 2019 NFL season.
Lots of exciting things coming from the Sports Kings this year, so please stay with us here on the Sports Kings Podcast throughout the entire season.
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David Ramon
Denny Sharma
Wayne Brown
The Sports Kings NFL Weekly Countdown Show returns this year.
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
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NBA Free Agency continues here in mid July as big name players are still on the move. The latest move involved Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook and Houston Rocket's guard Chris Paul. It had been highly rumored the Rockets were pursuing Westbrook in a trade and it finally happened. Chris Paul is out and Westbrook reunites with his Southern California and former OKC teammate James Harden.
MeanGene and David Ramon will also take a look at what teams improved overall during free agency and the expectations moving forward. Who is the best team in the East and West? We will attempt to answer these and many other NBA questions on the Sports Kings NBA Podcast on iHeartRadio.
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Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
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June 28, 2019
NBA unrestricted free agent Kevin Durant will meet with 4 teams to discuss his future. MeanGene weighs in on this decision and why it may be bad business for any team other than Golden State to re-sign him. This time of year in the NBA we hear the words , unrestricted and restricted free agents a lot, I decided to give you the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement textbook definition of those terms.
Make sure you listen to the Sports Kings Podcast as we bring you continued coverage of the NBA Free Agency Frenzy 2019.
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NBA Terminology
“Unrestricted Free Agent” means a Free Agent who is notsubject to a Team’s right of first refusal. In other words, can walk away.
“Restricted Free Agent” means a Veteran Free Agent who issubject to a Team’s right of first refusal in accordance with Article XI. This means, the player doesn't have the last say so, the team does.
Sunday May 26, 2019
Sunday May 26, 2019
Sports Kings NBA Finals Special Podcast
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MeanGene "The Sports Machine" and David Ramon
The Golden State Warriors swept the Portland Trailblazers in the Western Conference Finals and will play in their 5th straight NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors were in a 0-2 hole before winning 4 straight over the heavily favored Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals. In doing so, the Raptors will play in their first ever NBA Finals.
Game 1 kicks off Thursday May 30, 2019 at Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto. It will be the first time ever that the NBA Finals will be played outside the United States. Toronto swept the regular season match ups against the Warriors and will have home court advantage in the NBA Finals.
Golden State will be looking for their 3rd consecutive NBA Championship, while the Raptors try to win their first. MeanGene and David Ramon break down the match up and expectations for both teams on this NBA Finals podcast.
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Sunday May 19, 2019
Sunday May 19, 2019
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NBA Playoffs 2019
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The NBA Conference Finals are underway and it appears the Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors are on a collision course, but not so fast, if the Toronto Raptors can hold serve on their own court for games 3 and 4, we could be having a whole new conversation this time next week. As for the Portland Trailblazers, their quest to make the NBA Finals got much slimmer after the Gold State Warriors win in Portland to take a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference Finals series.
MeanGene breaks it all down right here on the Sports Kings NBA Playoffs Podcast on iHeartRadio.