For the final episode of Golden Girls Sports, we'll finish our section on dog racing by highlighting many of the moral and legal issues that threaten the sport's future. But we'll also take a deep dive into The Golden Palace, the show's largely forgotten final spin-off, and look at its genesis, its one season on the air and its lasting impact on those involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode of Golden Girls Sports, we'll finish our section on dog racing by highlighting many of the moral and legal issues that threaten the sport's future. But we'll also take a deep dive into The Golden Palace, the show's largely forgotten final spin-off, and look at its genesis, its one season on the air and its lasting impact on those involved. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 33: I Think Your Sport Stinks

To begin our two-part discussion about dog racing - a Florida favorite and one of the sports mentioned the most by the Golden Girls - we have to take a look at Coco, the ill-fated houseboy who appeared on the show's first episode and then never again. We'll also cover actors Charles Levin and Bridgette Andersen, dog racing's beginnings and rise in popularity, and the time Betty White tortured one of the show's crew members with talcum powder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To begin our two-part discussion about dog racing - a Florida favorite and one of the sports mentioned the most by the Golden Girls - we have to take a look at Coco, the ill-fated houseboy who appeared on the show's first episode and then never again. We'll also cover actors Charles Levin and Bridgette Andersen, dog racing's beginnings and rise in popularity, and the time Betty White tortured one of the show's crew members with talcum powder. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 32: The Fancyman and I are Going to the Dog Track

Willie Shoemaker

Yes, the sports jokes I missed were enough to fill two episodes. I am ashamed. Here, we finally get a chance to talk about a horse racing legend, a couple of Olympic favorites and one endearing goofball that was a staple of 80's comedies. But first, we'll have to see what Joe has to say about it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, the sports jokes I missed were enough to fill two episodes. I am ashamed. Here, we finally get a chance to talk about a horse racing legend, a couple of Olympic favorites and one endearing goofball that was a staple of 80's comedies. But first, we'll have to see what Joe has to say about it... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 31: More Winners Than Willie Shoemaker

Despite 29 episodes examining dozens of Golden Girls sports references, a whole bunch still got missed. So over the next two shows, we'll go through all of those, which include gags about mud wrestling, boxing and handball. We'll also talk about one-time Golden Girls guest star McLean Stevenson and a forgotten but prescient news program from TV's golden era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite 29 episodes examining dozens of Golden Girls sports references, a whole bunch still got missed. So over the next two shows, we'll go through all of those, which include gags about mud wrestling, boxing and handball. We'll also talk about one-time Golden Girls guest star McLean Stevenson and a forgotten but prescient news program from TV's golden era. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 30: The St. Olaf Milk Diving Tournament

Volleyball, soccer and jai alai are Florida favorites, and all came up frequently as jokes on The Golden Girls. We'll examine the international origins of one and why nudists love another. Topics also include actor Robert Culp and two radically different politicians, who may or may not have played volleyball together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volleyball, soccer and jai alai are Florida favorites, and all came up frequently as jokes on The Golden Girls. We'll examine the international origins of one and why nudists love another. Topics also include actor Robert Culp and two radically different politicians, who may or may not have played volleyball together. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 29: I’m too short to play Jai-Alai

Steve Garvey

Possibly our most packed episode! A single line by Sophia leads us to remember the forgotten scandal of baseball legend Steve Garvey, who went from "Mr. Clean" to "Mr. Multiple Love Children" in the span of a few months. We'll also talk about the wild post-playing life of former Yankee Joe Pepitone, the brilliance of Johnny Bench and that time George Clooney appeared on The Golden Girls because he needed health insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Possibly our most packed episode! A single line by Sophia leads us to remember the forgotten scandal of baseball legend Steve Garvey, who went from "Mr. Clean" to "Mr. Multiple Love Children" in the span of a few months. We'll also talk about the wild post-playing life of former Yankee Joe Pepitone, the brilliance of Johnny Bench and that time George Clooney appeared on The Golden Girls because he needed health insurance. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 28: I just hope I'm not carrying Steve Garvey's baby.

The Golden Girls didn't make a lot of jokes about auto racing, but the few they did make give a chance to dive into the racing exploits of Paul Newman and the career of Harold Gould, who played Rose's longtime boyfriend Miles Webber. We'll also take a minute to gaze with jealousy at people who can experience the Monaco Grand Prix in person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Golden Girls didn't make a lot of jokes about auto racing, but the few they did make give a chance to dive into the racing exploits of Paul Newman and the career of Harold Gould, who played Rose's longtime boyfriend Miles Webber. We'll also take a minute to gaze with jealousy at people who can experience the Monaco Grand Prix in person. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 27: How About An Ex-Race Car Driver?

Everybody loves The Harlem Globetrotters, and Peanuts comics and halftime treats - all of which were mentioned in jokes on The Golden Girls. We'll also look at the history of little league baseball and co-stars Kevin McCarthy and Lloyd Bochner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody loves The Harlem Globetrotters, and Peanuts comics and halftime treats - all of which were mentioned in jokes on The Golden Girls. We'll also look at the history of little league baseball and co-stars Kevin McCarthy and Lloyd Bochner. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 26: The Harlem Globetrotters just took the court

The shocking downfall of CBS NFL analyst Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder was a big story in the late 1980's and it became one of the most topical jokes the Golden Girls ever made. We look at that, as well as the careers of important sports broadcasters Phyllis George and Bob Costas, who were also named-checked on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The shocking downfall of CBS NFL analyst Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder was a big story in the late 1980's and it became one of the most topical jokes the Golden Girls ever made. We look at that, as well as the careers of important sports broadcasters Phyllis George and Bob Costas, who were also named-checked on the show. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 25: Faster than CBS Dumped Jimmy the Greek

The Golden Girls was known for great writing, including some hilarious sports metaphors and savage sports-related put-downs. We'll examine them all, as well as topics such as rodeo, gymnastics scoring and American Gladiators. We'll also look at the careers of Golden Girls guest stars Eddie Bracken and Cesar Romero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Golden Girls was known for great writing, including some hilarious sports metaphors and savage sports-related put-downs. We'll examine them all, as well as topics such as rodeo, gymnastics scoring and American Gladiators. We'll also look at the careers of Golden Girls guest stars Eddie Bracken and Cesar Romero. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 24: He Was Always Up for Extra Innings

Golden Girls Sports is a weekly podcast examining the many sports references and jokes in The Golden Girls, which aired on NBC from 1985-1992 and continues today in syndication. How many sports references are there? From zings about Mike Tyson and Tommy Lasorda, to episodes about coaching kids football teams and gambling addiction, there's enough to fill an entire podcast series. Trust me. Golden Girls Sports is written, produced and narrated by Dan Saraceni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great writing. Awesome subject matter. And true GG and sports history subject matter expertise. Nice work!

Sports and the girls

Clever concept and very entertaining

Golden Girls Sports is a weekly podcast examining the many sports references and jokes in The Golden Girls, which aired on NBC from 1985-1992 and continues today in syndication. How many sports references are there? From zings about Mike Tyson and Tommy Lasorda, to episodes about coaching kids football teams and gambling addiction, there's enough to fill an entire podcast series. Trust me. Golden Girls Sports is written, produced and narrated by Dan Saraceni. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Golden Girls Sports

Rose's stories about her hometown are a staple of The Golden Girls, whether you love them or not. To open our second season, Golden Girls Sports will spotlight the games of St. Olaf, like ice skating, ice fishing and logrolling, which wasn't just athletic competition, but also a means of legal mediation and a bellwether of personal beauty. We'll also talk about Olympians that were referenced on the show including Sonja Henie, Jesse Owens and Jim Thorpe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rose's stories about her hometown are a staple of The Golden Girls, whether you love them or not. To open our second season, Golden Girls Sports will spotlight the games of St. Olaf, like ice skating, ice fishing and logrolling, which wasn't just athletic competition, but also a means of legal mediation and a bellwether of personal beauty. We'll also talk about Olympians that were referenced on the show including Sonja Henie, Jesse Owens and Jim Thorpe. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 8: The U.S. National Senior Sports Classic

Rue McClanahan was an accomplished stage actress and supporting player on several classic TV shows. Then the role of Blanche Devereaux came along, and although she wasn't the first choice for it, she made the part of the sexy Southern widow her everlasting legacy. Starting with the Golden Girls episode in which Blanche and a ball player satirize Bull Durham, we'll look at McClanahan's long career, complex love life and natural zest for performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rue McClanahan was an accomplished stage actress and supporting player on several classic TV shows. Then the role of Blanche Devereaux came along, and although she wasn't the first choice for it, she made the part of the sexy Southern widow her everlasting legacy. Starting with the Golden Girls episode in which Blanche and a ball player satirize Bull Durham, we'll look at McClanahan's long career, complex love life and natural zest for performance. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 6: The Sensuality of Baseball

Phil Rizzuto

Golden Girls Season 4 is here, and our first subject is a New York baseball icon. Not only was Phil Rizzuto a World Series-winning Hall of Famer, but he was a one-of-a-kind broadcaster and longtime pitchman for a weird sub prime mortgage outfit. We'll also talk about Rizzuto's old team, the New York Yankees, and their classic, Tiffany-designed logo, as well as Golden Girls guest stars Bob Dishy and Vito Scotti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Golden Girls Season 4 is here, and our first subject is a New York baseball icon. Not only was Phil Rizzuto a World Series-winning Hall of Famer, but he was a one-of-a-kind broadcaster and longtime pitchman for a weird sub prime mortgage outfit. We'll also talk about Rizzuto's old team, the New York Yankees, and their classic, Tiffany-designed logo, as well as Golden Girls guest stars Bob Dishy and Vito Scotti. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 23: I’m a Special Friend of Phil Rizzuto

Golden Girls Sports Season Four premieres on Monday, July 16th. Topics this season include baseball, race driving, Jimmy the Greek, American Gladiators, naked volleyball and much, much more. Here's a short clip of an upcoming episode (which also might make a nice entry point for new listeners). Thanks for listening and we'll see you on July 16th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Golden Girls Sports Season Four premieres on Monday, July 16th. Topics this season include baseball, race driving, Jimmy the Greek, American Gladiators, naked volleyball and much, much more. Here's a short clip of an upcoming episode (which also might make a nice entry point for new listeners). Thanks for listening and we'll see you on July 16th. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Golden Girls Sports Season 4 Announcement and Preview

Dick Butkus

Pal Joey

Golden Girls Sports finishes its first season by looking at "Feelings," the episode in which Dorothy is under pressure to pass a lazy football player, played by a future Spider-Man. We'll also discuss Golden Girls jokes about Dick Butkus, Marcus Allen and Merlin Olsen, all of which had Hall of Fame careers in the NFL. Thanks so much for listening, and please take a moment to leave us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Golden Girls Sports finishes its first season by looking at "Feelings," the episode in which Dorothy is under pressure to pass a lazy football player, played by a future Spider-Man. We'll also discuss Golden Girls jokes about Dick Butkus, Marcus Allen and Merlin Olsen, all of which had Hall of Fame careers in the NFL. Thanks so much for listening, and please take a moment to leave us a review. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 7: Mr. Dick Butkus in "Pal Joey"

The New York Jets' victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III is one of the most legendary and important upsets in sports history. And in an early episode of The Golden Girls, Sophia reveals that she used a Sicilian curse that may have helped make that win happen. We'll also talk about the career of Joe Namath, his brief time with the LA Rams, and venerable football coaches John Madden and Don Shula, all of which were also used as punchlines on The Golden Girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Jets' victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III is one of the most legendary and important upsets in sports history. And in an early episode of The Golden Girls, Sophia reveals that she used a Sicilian curse that may have helped make that win happen. We'll also talk about the career of Joe Namath, his brief time with the LA Rams, and venerable football coaches John Madden and Don Shula, all of which were also used as punchlines on The Golden Girls. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 9: You've Been Traded to the Rams

Sam Snead

Like most Floridians, golf was a frequent pastime of The Golden Girls. Beyond just the golf dates they went on during the course of the show, there was also the time they dressed in drag to sneak into a country club to meet Mr. Bob Hope, a legend of the game himself. We'll also talk about the golf career of the great Sam Snead, whose name was referenced during the Bob Hope episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like most Floridians, golf was a frequent pastime of The Golden Girls. Beyond just the golf dates they went on during the course of the show, there was also the time they dressed in drag to sneak into a country club to meet Mr. Bob Hope, a legend of the game himself. We'll also talk about the golf career of the great Sam Snead, whose name was referenced during the Bob Hope episode. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 5: Sam Snead with a Hormone Problem

Our first feature episode is dedicated to the one-and-only Betty White, whose career in show business mirrors the evolution of the entire medium of television. We'll talk about her beginnings in the heart of Hollywood, her TV and game show stardom, and her marriage to Allen Ludden and how his death affected her. And, of course, we'll marvel at her mind-boggling longevity and consistent work well into her 90's. But first, hyper-competitive Rose and straight-arrow Dorothy agree to coach a ragtag kids football team... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first feature episode is dedicated to the one-and-only Betty White, whose career in show business mirrors the evolution of the entire medium of television. We'll talk about her beginnings in the heart of Hollywood, her TV and game show stardom, and her marriage to Allen Ludden and how his death affected her. And, of course, we'll marvel at her mind-boggling longevity and consistent work well into her 90's. But first, hyper-competitive Rose and straight-arrow Dorothy agree to coach a ragtag kids football team... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 3: Coach Rose, Am I an X or an O?

As native Brooklynites, the Dodgers were a big part of Sophia and Dorothy's lives thanks to Salvidore, the late Petrillo family patriarch who lived and breathed the team. In this episode, we'll talk about the historic baseball franchise and why they moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. We'll also spotlight actor Sid Melton, himself a son of Brooklyn, who played Sal in flashbacks and dream sequences throughout the show's run, as well as Nan Martin, a veteran actress with hundreds of credits beyond just The Golden Girls. Finally, we'll cover former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who was used as a punchline on the show before he slimmed down on Slim-Fast dietary shakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As native Brooklynites, the Dodgers were a big part of Sophia and Dorothy's lives thanks to Salvidore, the late Petrillo family patriarch who lived and breathed the team. In this episode, we'll talk about the historic baseball franchise and why they moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. We'll also spotlight actor Sid Melton, himself a son of Brooklyn, who played Sal in flashbacks and dream sequences throughout the show's run, as well as Nan Martin, a veteran actress with hundreds of credits beyond just The Golden Girls. Finally, we'll cover former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who was used as a punchline on the show before he slimmed down on Slim-Fast dietary shakes. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 2: A Dark Day in Brooklyn

There weren't a lot of hockey references on The Golden Girls (hell, Florida didn't even have any NHL teams while the show was on the air). But the one bit it did have is complex and distressing. At a garage sale, Dorothy doesn't want to part with a hockey stick once used by Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, leading us to examine some of the spectacular feats he accomplished on the ice, as well as the numerous dishonorable things he's done off of it. As a bonus, we'll look at actress Polly Holliday's cameo as Rose's sister Lily, a one-time track star now stricken blind in her advancing age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There weren't a lot of hockey references on The Golden Girls (hell, Florida didn't even have any NHL teams while the show was on the air). But the one bit it did have is complex and distressing. At a garage sale, Dorothy doesn't want to part with a hockey stick once used by Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, leading us to examine some of the spectacular feats he accomplished on the ice, as well as the numerous dishonorable things he's done off of it. As a bonus, we'll look at actress Polly Holliday's cameo as Rose's sister Lily, a one-time track star now stricken blind in her advancing age. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 4: This Isn't an Ordinary Hockey Stick

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