Not About Sports is a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by seasoned journalist Dan Brown and media-savvy Silicon Valley veteran Rick Reid. The show offers listeners a fresh take on athletes by exploring their passions and interests beyond the sports they play.
From career transitions to unique hobbies and personal stories, Dan and Rick dive deep into what drives their guests outside of the game. Sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted, but always captivating, Not About Sports uncovers the human side of athletes, making it a must-listen for those curious about life off the field.
Recent Episodes
JT Snow - Not About Sports
Dan and Rick talk to 16 year MLB veteran and six-time Gold Glove winner JT Snow. JT is now the coach of an independent league minor league baseball team. Listen as JT discusses the starting a team from scratch, designing SF G...
Rich Aurilia - Not About Sports
Dan and Rick talk to Rich Aurilia - 15 year veteran of Major League Baseball, most of which with the San Francisco Giants. Rich now operates Red Stitch Wines out of Sonoma County. Rich talks about his love of wine (and food),...
Not About Sports: Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston
Wow. This story has it all - intrigue, forged passports, breaking Mom's figurines, and beginning of championship women's wrestling. Afsoon was there - she talks about secretly training in revolutionary Iran, the movie-worthy ...
Episode 11: Herb "Flight Time" Lang. Dunk Champion, Harlem Globetrot…
Rick and Dan chat with Herb "Flight Time" Lang, 18 year veteran of the Harlem Globetrotters and three-time veteran of The Amazing Race. Flight Time talks about random acts of kindness that propelled his career, the joy that c...
Episode 10: Gregory Burns. Gold medal Paralympian, artist, and a bel…
Dan and Rick talk with Gregory Burns about swimming in Presidential pools, how to get a job at KFC, and how hard it is to find the special place where the muse talks to you when you are trying to create art.
Episode 9: Juliana Furtado - Take 2
Guess who's back! Juliana Furtado joins us again. Juliana was the worlds best female mountain bike racer in the 90s. She started life as an Olympic skier, transitioned to bikes after injuries, and dominated for a few years...