On this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, Robert Littal, founder of Black Sports Online (BSO), shares his journey in sports journalism and the creation of his website. He started BSO as a way to keep his name out there and provide a different perspective in sports media. The website gained traction through social media and breaking unique stories. In this conversation, Robert Littal discusses his approach to sports journalism and the evolution of his website, Black Sports Online. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining credibility and not crossing the line into tabloid journalism. Littal also talks about the expansion of coverage from sports to entertainment and the necessity of adapting to the changing media landscape. He highlights the growth potential of the WNBA and the importance of marketing players as individuals. Littal also touches on topics such as conference realignment in college football, the NFL's parity, and the internationalization of the NBA.

In this episode of the 40 40 Vision podcast, hosts Sulman and Khaled discuss the 2024 AFC outlook and make predictions on each team's win totals. The win totals are based on what we know as of August 29, 2023 and are provided by FanDuel.

They start with the Kansas City Chiefs, the defending AFC champions, and discuss their projected win total of 11.5. They debate whether the Chiefs will go over or under that total. They then move on to the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and other AFC teams, discussing their win totals and making predictions.

In this conversation, Khaled and Sulman discuss the projected win totals for several AFC teams. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each team and share their predictions for the upcoming season. They cover teams such as the Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots.

In this episode of The 40/40 Vision podcast, hosts Khaled and Sulman discuss the 2024 NFC outlook and make predictions on whether each team will go over or under their projected win total for the 2024 season. The win totals are based on what we know as of August 29, 2023.

In this conversation, Khaled and Sulman discuss their predictions for the win totals of various NFL teams. They analyze each team's roster, coaching staff, and divisional competition to determine whether they will exceed or fall short of their projected win totals. They also discuss their picks for the NFC division winners and their Super Bowl predictions.

In this episode of the 40 40 Vision podcast, the hosts redraft the top 16 picks from the 2020 NFL draft. They discuss the potential of the players selected and debate whether they would stick with the original picks or make different choices. The conversation covers topics such as the performance of quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert, the impact of wide receivers Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb, and the needs of various teams. The hosts also discuss the importance of protecting quarterbacks and the value of defensive players. In this conversation, Khaled and Sulman review the 2020 NFL Draft and conduct a redraft of the first round. They discuss the original picks and offer their own selections based on hindsight. The conversation covers a range of topics including the performance of the original picks, the impact of team needs, and the potential of the new selections. They also discuss the challenges of evaluating draft prospects and the unpredictability of the NFL. #nfl #football #sports #nba #nflnews #nflfootball #superbowl #nfldraft #mlb #nflmemes #life #espn #americanfootball #ers #basketball #madden #patriots #nhl #collegefootball #fantasyfootball #explorepage #ncaa #touchdown #dallascowboys #cowboys #tombrady #bhfyp #nflplayoffs #baseball #packers

In this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, Matt Brown, of ‘Extra Points’ discusses his book 'What If: A Closer Look at College Football's Great Questions' and his love for college football.

He shares how his passion for the sport started and how it grew during his college years. They also discuss the lack of interest in college sports in certain regions, the research process for the book, and some of the intriguing 'what if' scenarios explored in the book, such as the concept of an 'airplane conference' and the shifting landscape of college football.

The conversation covers various topics related to college football, including the 2007 season, conference realignment, the author's decision to focus on off-the-field stories, and the future of college sports. The guest, Matt Brown, shares his insights and experiences as a college football reporter and author.

You can find Extra Points at extrapointsmb.com and the book on Amazon at (https://www.amazon.com/What-If-college-footballs-questions/dp/0692878564)

In this episode of the 4040 Vision Podcast, host Khaled Abdallah interviews Christopher Hauck, co-founder of SmashUp Fantasy Sports. They discuss the growth of fantasy sports as a mainstream activity and the unique approach of SmashUp Fantasy Sports.

The conversation covers topics such as the history of fantasy sports, the impact of legalized sports gambling, and the inspiration behind SmashUp Fantasy Sports.

They also explore the different game types offered by the company, including weekly leagues and a single-player fantasy game.

You can learn more about SmashUp at smashupsports.com and make sure to use promo code 4040VISION when you sign up!

On this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, John Guiver, author of 'To Play the Game: A History of Flight 571', shares his inspiration for retelling the story of the Andes Flight Disaster. He became fascinated by the untold stories of the survivors and the families of those who didn't come back.

Guiver conducted extensive research, including interviews with survivors, families, and rescue crews, to provide a comprehensive account of the tragedy. The story of Flight 571 continues to captivate audiences due to its miraculous survival, the ingenuity of the survivors, and the resilience of the Uruguayan community.

The book explores the themes of teamwork, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit.

Keywords

Flight 571, Andes Flight Disaster, Miracle of the Andes, survival, tragedy, inspiration, resilience, teamwork, sacrifice, human spirit

Takeaways

• The story of Flight 571, the Andes Flight Disaster, continues to captivate audiences due to its miraculous survival, the ingenuity of the survivors, and the resilience of the Uruguayan community.
• Author John Guiver was inspired to retell the story after reading 'Alive' by Piers Paul Reed and feeling that there was more to be told about the survivors and the families of those who didn't come back.
• Extensive research, including interviews with survivors, families, and rescue crews, allowed Guiver to provide a comprehensive account of the tragedy and its aftermath.
• The story highlights themes of teamwork, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit, as the survivors relied on their rugby community and their shared values to endure the harrowing ordeal.

You can learn more about John Guiver on his website johnguiver.org!

And you can purchase his book here: https://mybook.to/To_Play_the_Game

On this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, we welcome @FootballTravelMan Joseph O’Sullivan to talk all things Copa America and the legacy of Lionel Messi after the tournament.

The conversation discusses the Copa America, focusing on the poor planning and organization by CONMEBOL. We also highlights the problems with the stadiums, the ticketing system and resale market, and the security failures during the final, where fans stormed the gates and caused delays.

In this conversation, Khaled and Joseph discuss the impact of Messi and Argentina winning the Copa America on Messi's legacy. They also explore the transformation of the Argentinian team from previous tournaments to their recent success. They touch on the cultural significance of Maradona and Messi in Argentina, and the debate over the greatest Argentinian team. They briefly discuss the upcoming Olympics and the unique nature of the tournament.