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Grant Live: 10-12-21
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this show I talk about the crazy 24 hour cycle involving Jon Gruden and the Raiders. Join me weekdays at 3pm/PT on Listen App. Give me your cal...
Grant's Rant: 10-14-21 Social Media Deteriorating Society
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a crazy week thus far. Jon Gruden is out In Las Vegas. Kyrie Irving has been to stay away from the Nets and with these stories come a ...
Grant's Rant: 10-13-21 Nets Tell Irving To Stay Away!
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How about a round of applause for the Brooklyn Nets. They basically told Kyrie Irving to get lost. GM Sean Marks said they aren't interested in ...
Grant's Rant: 10-12-21 Baseball's Absurd Rule
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday night in Game 3 of the Red Sox/Rays series Tampa got screwed by a bad rule. A Ground Rule Double may have changed the outcome of the series. ...
Episode 108: Jon Gruden Follow Up
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amazing what a difference a few hours can make. Jon Gruden has resigned as Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after reports of anti-gay, misogynist...
Episode 107: Jon Gruden and Race!
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode deals with Friday's Wall Street Journal article on Jon Gruden. I talk about what I feel is a massive overreaction. Gruden at 58 is...
Grant's Rant: 10-11-21 Gruden Now a Racist???
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Wall Street Journal came out with a story on Friday revealing an email Jon Gruden wrote ten years ago. In that email he referenced NFLPA Executi...
Grant Live: 10-8-21
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today was a very heavy show because of the Jon Gruden news. I hope you listen to the entire show. These are important topics that need to be discu...
Grant's Rant: 10-8-21 Ex NBA Players In Big Trouble
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
18 former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan. One of the players. . According to the indic...
Episode 106: ESPN Hypocrisy and Bad Draft Picks!
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN is at it again. This time they took Sage Steele of the air for comments made on Jay Cutler's podcast. ESPN's public statement made no sense...
Grant Live: 10-7-21
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me weekdays at 3pm/PT on Listen App. Give me a call and lets have some fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grant's Rant: 10-7-21 A 4:15 Pitching Duel?
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last night's Dodgers/Cardinals game was a classic! Too bad many people didn't see the finish. How does a pitchers duel with a combined 12 hits las...
Grant Live: 10-06-21
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Live on Listen App weekdays at 3pm/ET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grant's Rant: 10-06-21 A Yankees Mess
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Yankees season can be told in the 1st inning of last night's game vs Boston. Giancarlo Stanton jogs out of the box because he thought h...
Grant Live: 10-5-21
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday edition of Grant Live on Listen App. I am on weekdays at 3pm/ET. Give me a call and let's have some fun! Learn more about your ad choices....
Episode 105: Odds And Ends
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show I talk about my weekend in Tuscaloosa and being at the Alabama-Ole Miss game. It was an amazing experience. The NFL season is 4 we...
Grant's Rant: 10-5-21 The Stupidity Of Urban Meyer
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jacksonville Head Coach Urban Meyer gets the award for stupidest move of the month and we are still in the first week. Fist he doesn't travel back w...
Grant Live: 10-4-21
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the show from Listen App. Download it or go to listenapp.co I am on weekdays live at 6pm/ET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Grant's Rant: 10-4-21 College Football's Awful Replay System
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
College Football needs to do something about their replay system. It is ridiculous. It disrupts the flow and rhythm of the game. Why does every ...
Grant's Rant: 10-1-21 Get The Pels Out Of Nola
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson announced succession plans for the teams. She wants the teams to stay in Nola. She is also dona...
Episode 104: Sports Bucket List Part 2
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks the 1st anniversary for this podcast. Thank you all very much for your support! On today's show I talk about some of my great s...
Grant's Rant: 9-30-21 Josh Gordon Again?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Gordon is back in the NFL as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes is a hell of a QB, but he obviously doesn't follow the league ...
Grant's Rant: 9-29-21 A Chicago Bears Mess
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like the Chicago Bears will have a long season. Last week's loss to Cleveland was a disaster with rookie QB Justin Fields getting sacked ...
Episode 103: Sports Bucket List Part 1
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I ran into a guy the other night at a restaurant and we started talking about golfing at St Andrews in Scotland. It made me think of the best sports...
Grant's Rant: 9-28-21 Ben Simmons Needs To Grow Up!
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Simmons is officially a now show with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite having four years left on his deal, Simmons is adamant about never pla...
Grant's Rant: 9-27-21 Last Night's 49ers-Packers Game
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a game last night! Other than the officiating that is...what an embarrassment for the NFL. Just awful!!!! The 49ers didn't lose the game ...
Episode 102: David Halberstam Talks Cancel Culture In Sports Media
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is David Halberstam of Sports Broadcast Journal. We talked about cancel culture in the world of sports media personalities. David recentl...
Grant's Rant: 9-24-21 Doc Rivers Now Kissing Ben Simmon's Butt?
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Simmons has made it clear. He doesn't want to play with the Philadelphia &6ers anymore. Earlier this week Sixers Head Coach Doc Rivers went ...
Grant's Rant: 9-23-21 Minnesota Timberwovles????
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know things are going bad when a team puts out a press release announcing the firing of their President of Basketball Operations and the name of t...
Grant's Rant: 9-22-21 Ben Simmons Again
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN reported yesterday that Ben Simmons is adamant about not reporting to training camp with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25 year old has 4 years le...
Episode 101: NFL Running Back Debate
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show I debate the running back position in the NFL. It has clearly become devalued by teams. Is that good, or bad for the game? I als...
Grant's Rant: 9-21-21 NY Football Stinks!
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Giants or Jets ever be good again? Both teams are 0-2 and there isn;t much optimism in sight. Jets fans are pinning their hopes on rookie...
Grant's Rant: 9-20-21 NY Jets And The QB Position
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The New York jets are a mess. Sam Darnold who looked lost with the Jets has a new lease on life with the Carolina Panthers. His replacement, Zach ...
Grant Live: Episode-8 9-17-21
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 gets you ready for the football weekend. Download Listen App or go to listenapp.co I am on weekdays at 6pm/ET Learn more about your ad c...
Grant's Rant: 9-17-21 Curry On Ryder Cup Coverage?
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NBC announced Steph Curry will be part of the Ryder Cup coverage. Why? I love Steph, but do we really need to see him on the coverage of the bigge...
Episode 100: Social Justice And The Black National Anthem
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I discuss social messaging in the NFL, both on helmets and on the field. Do you like it? Do you think it's a good idea? Are y...
Grant's Rant: 9-16-21 OBJ Just Can't Help Himself!
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski announced yesterday that Odell Beckham Jr won't play this Sunday Vs the Houston Texans. Beckham is comin...
Grant Live: Episode 7- 9-15-21
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Listen App we had a very interesting discussion on messaging with the NFL. Social messages on helmets, Lift Every Voice and Sing have bee...
Grant's Rant: 9-15-21 Josh Gordon Gets Another Chance?
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Must be nice being a professional athlete. In the case of Josh Gordon, he has been suspended 6 times, 5 for violating the NFL's substance abuse poli...
Grant Live: Episode-6 9-14-21
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the crazy Raiders win and Peyton and Eli Manning doing the game on the secondary challenge. Join me weekdays on Listen App. Do...
Grant's Rant: 9-14-21 At Least The NY Giants Look Unified!
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Giants stink! As a fan at least I can say they look like a team. The NFL is allowing players to put six social messaging decals on he...
Episode 99: "Diversity" Issues at ESPN
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN has been in the news a lot lately and for all the wrong reasons. Bobby Burack from Outkick joins me to talk about their "diversity" practices. ...
Grant Live: Show 5 9-13-21
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Great show on Listen App today. Join me weekdays at 6pm ET/3PT as we talk NFL and many other things. Download the app, or go to listenapp.co and j...
Grant's Rant: 9-13-21 A Green Bay Embarrassment
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
38-3? The Green Bay Packers lose to the New Orleans Saints by that score? Plain and simple that's embarrassing! Aaron Rodgers may want to just w...
Grant Live: Episode 4 9-10-21
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show 4 from Listen App. We talk Bucs win over the Cowboys and 9-11 memories. Join me weekdays at 3:00 p.m. PT. Downlaod the app or go to listen...
Grant Live: Episode 3 9-9-21
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show 3 on Listen App. Listen weekdays at 3:00 p.m. PT. Download the app or go to listenapp.co I look forward to you joining me. This app is ju...
Grant Live: Episode 2 9-8-21
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My second show on Listen App. I am live everyday at 3:00 p.m. PT. Download the app, or go to listenapp.co This is your opportunity to join me ...
Grant's Rant: 9-10-21 Thoughts on 9-11 And Now
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast was to commemorate 9-11. It really isn't appropriate to rant after talking about 9-11, but I do have some thoughts on then and now. ...
Episode 98: 20th Anniversary of 9-11
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hard to believe it's been 20 years since 9-11. On today's podcast I give you my thoughts and emotions followed by my guest Bob Papa. Bob is the lo...
Grant's Rant: 9-9-21 Get Ready For NFL Overreaction
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We finally have NFL Football to talk about. The Dallas Cowboys play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tonight which means that fans and media will start over...
Grant's Rant: 9-8-21 Fighting Is Out Of Control
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the deal with all the fights now? I see brawls in the stands at games, on planes, in airports...have people lost their minds? Is this the a...
Grant Live: Episode 1 9-7-21
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here is episode one on Listen App. I will be doing a live show every week day beginning at 3:00 p.m. PT. Come join me. It is just like being bac...
Grant's Rant: 9-7-21 Can We Please Relax!!!!
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Notre Dame Head Coach Brain Kelly is in hot water! After Sunday's win vs Florida St Kelly was asked about holding on to a close victory. He replie...
Episode 97: My NFL Preview
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are two days away from the start of the NFL season. I break down every division, give you my picks and predict the teams to win their respective ...
Grant's Rant: 9-6-21 Thank You
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Labor day! Being a holiday, no rant per se, but I want to tell you about everything going on this week. First off thank you!!!! I just hit 7...
Grant's Rant: 9-3-21 Calm Down About Cam Newton
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The New England Patriots didn't cut Johnny Unitas in his prime. They cut Cam Newton who hasn't played well in several years. Relax! Bill Belichi...
Episode 96: Sean Salisbury Talks Social Media And Football
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former USC and NFL QB Sean Salisbury had a lot of fun on the No Filter Network talking social media and football. Salisbury's energy and passion is ...
Grant's Rant: 9-2-21 Are You Serious Kings Fans?
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday my rant was on the Kings and Ben Simmons. Many of the comments said as long as Tyrese Haliburton isn't part of the deal. Why the heck no...
Grant's Rant: 9-1-21 Kings Should Get Simmons
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Simmons has made it known he is done with the 76ers according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The paper reported that Simmons will not attend trai...
Grant's Rant: 8-31-21 Thumbs Down To The New York Mets
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets have been getting booed a lot by their fans for awful play. Now the Mets players led by Javier Baez are giving the Mets fans the t...
Episode 95: ESPN's Double Standards and NFL News
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast begins with some excerpts from Phil Mushnick's story in the New York Post on Rachel Nichols and ESPN. I talk about the network's dou...
Grant's Rant: 8-30-21 Deshaun Watson On The Move?
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yahoo Sports is reporting the Miami Dolphins are the front runners to land Deshaun Watson. The Houston Texans QB requested a trade even before 2...
Grant's Rant: 8-27-21 Stupidity in Buffalo Bills Land
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buffalo Bills wide receivers Isaiah McKenzie and Cole Beasley were fined by the NFL for violating the league's Covid-19 protocol. McKenzie actuall...
Episode 94: Charles Davis Talking NFL
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Davis of CBS Sports makes his return to the podcast. He is truly one of my favorites. We talk about the preseason and how so many people g...
Grant's Rant: 8-26-21 Another ESPN Embarrassment
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who the hell is making the decisions at ESPN regarding discipline for talent? Yesterday ESPN cancelled The Jump hosted by Rachel Nichols. If you d...
Grant's Rant: 8-25-21 ESPN With Year's Worst Headline
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can't make this stuff up...Yesterday ESPN.com had a headline that read, Is Dodgers-Padres still MLB's best rivalry? Like when has it ever been baseb...
Grant's Rant: 8-24-21 Covid Insanity In The NFL
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New England QB Cam Newton can't practice with the team until Thursday. He went to a team approved medical appointment outside of the acceptable ar...
Episode 93: Despicable Martina, NFL QB's and MLB MVP
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 93 starts off with my take on former tennis star and current commentator Martina Navratilova celebrating the death of a radio talk show host i...
Grant's Rant: 8-23-21 Relax 49ers Fans
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amazing to me how so many San Francisco 49ers fans think Trey Lance should start week 1. Lance is a dynamic talent no doubt....has a tremendous arm ...
Grant's Rant: 8-20-21 Summer League Thoughts
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sacramento Kings won the Las Vegas Summer League. If that excites you get a life. What should excite you is how good Davion Mitchell played. ...
Episode 92: Bad To Worse When You Say I'm Sorry
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I cover many things in this episode. I start off by talking about two new platforms I'll be on and how you can get involved. Then I cover the Jack...
Grant's Rant: 8-19-21 NY Mets Owner With A Big Hit!
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been my experience that the sports team owner is the least knowledgeable person in the room when it comes to their sport. The same can not be...
Grant's Rant: 8-18-21 Pathetic MLB Base Running
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What has happened to base running in Major League Baseball? Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker was right...the base running is as bad as it's ever b...
Episode 91: NCAA College Football Preview
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brett McMurphy of Action Network joins me to preview the college football season. We talk SEC and the Alabama Crimson Tide along with the Pac 12 and...
Grant's Rant: 8-17-21 Sacramento Kings Fans Want Some Trades
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sacramento Kings fans are getting impatient. They want some action on the trade front. My response...relax. It's the middle of August. If we a...
Grant's Rant: 8-16-21 Absurdity In Chicago With Fields Overreaction
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talk about overreaction. Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears made his preseason debut against the Miami Dolphins Saturday. The rookie QB of Ohio ...
Episode 90: "There's Value In Everybody"
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ernie Johnson Jr of TNT recently addressed the Alabama football team. His message was simple. There's value in everybody. You will be able to li...
Grant's Rant: 8-13-21 The Boredom of Preseason Football
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off the preseason at the Hall of Fame game all the NFL teams are in action this weekend. Are...
Grant's Rant: 8-12-21 How Does Skip Bayless Have A Job?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Skip Bayless of FS1 went after Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy yesterday over his weight. His colleague Jenny Taft criticized Bayless to his...
Grant's Rant: 8-11-21 Luka And The Mavs Going Overboard
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a scene in Slovenia yesterday as the Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic signed a 5 year extension worth $207 million. Luka said he had no doubt ...
Episode 89: A Rocky Mountain Embarrassment, Peyton Manning + Awful TV Ratings
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What an embarrassment for the Colorado Rockies. The organization handled an alleged racial slur at their game on Sunday as poorly as possible. A fan...
Grant's Rant: NBA Summer League Thoughts
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA Summer League is underway In Las Vegas. I've always thought it's pretty much a big waste of time with the exception for one, or two players ...
Grant's Rant: 8-9-21 Can We Please Stop With Who's Best In Basketball?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Team USA wins Gold at the Tokyo Olympics in basketball. Two weeks ago Gregg Popovich didn't know how to coach anymore, the team hadn't practiced eno...
Grant's Rant: 8-6-21 Can We Please Calm Down About Rookie QB's In August
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every year I hear about how great rookie Quarterbacks look in practice. Wake me up when the games begin. QB's don't get hit in practice and see th...
Episode 88: NFL Teams Dealing With Covid Divide Plus Hall of Fame Thoughts
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL began exhibition play with last night's Hall of Fame game between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. That's the good news, but th...
Grant's Rant: 8-5-21 Big Time Nonsense from Bryson DeChambeau
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PGA golfer Bryson DeChambeau missed the Tokyo Olympics because he tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately he's ok and getting ready to return ...
Grant's Rant: 8-4-21 Golden State Warriors Resting Rookies Is Disgraceful!
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sacramento Kings played the Golden State Warriors last night in The California Classic. The only problem was the Warriors rested both their draf...
Episode 87: Keith Smart Talks About The Big Shot, Coaching and Life.
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keith is one of my favorites! Got to know him very well when he coached the Sacramento Kings. Keith made one of the great shots in NCAA history gi...
Grant's Rant: 8-3-21 Relax Sacramento Kings Fans!
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sacramento Kings selected Davion Mitchell in last week's NBA Draft. Mitchell plays guard. Many Kings fans were upset the team added another ...
Grant's Rant: 8-2-21 Parents of Sacramento Kings Players Making Noise Again
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's normally Marvin Bagley's father that I'm hammering on with my rants, but now it's Aaron Fox, De'Aaron's dad who is in the news. The Sacrament...
Grant-s Rant: 7-30-21 NBA Draft Day Grades Are Ridiculous
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 NBA Draft is in the books and once again it's time for the absurdity known as draft day grades. My question is why? I give plenty of exam...
Episode 86: Jim Peterson's story is truly about heart.
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former NBA player, Minnesota Timberwolves announcer for since 1998 and a heart disease survivor, Jim Peterson shares his incredible story about his fi...
Grant's Rant: 7-29-21 NFL Quarterbacks In The News
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NFL camps are underway. Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers made it very clear yesterday that he's pretty much running the franchise now. In B...
Grant's Rant: 7-28-21 NFL Distractions
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NFL camps are underway and Aaron Rodgers decided to show up thanks to concessions made by the Green Bay Packers. Isn't it nice that in 2021 star ath...
Episode 85: Bill Wennington talks Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks and of course, Sacramento Kings
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
7 footer, Bill Wennington and I got to know each other a bit from his time in Sacramento primarily. That's beside the fact that he has Long Island h...
Grant's Rant: 7-27-21 Make Some Moves Kings!
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA draft is Thursday this week. What's going to happen with the Sacramento Kings? Something I sure hope. Something has to happen because th...
Grant's Rant: 7-26-21 An Olympic Mess
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tokyo Olympics are only a few days old and things couldn't be much worse. The Opening Ceremony on NBC drew only 16.7 million U.S. viewers, a 3...
Grant's Rant: 7-23-21 Oh no, not Holmes!
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So it's out there. The ugly truth is leaking out. Richaun Holmes becomes a free agent and he's talking about how nice it would be to play on a playo...
Episode 84: Olympics, Entitled Athletes, and Winning Cultures
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you even think about making this up? The Olympics are beginning to rage with Covid. I have been talking about this for months. The Olympics, i...
Grant's Rant: 7-22-21 Bucks Title Lucky? Come On!
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to believe, but many are saying the Milwaukee Bucks championship was lucky. In round 2 of the NBA Playoffs the Bucks played the Brooklyn N...