On this episode of The 40/40 Vision Podcast, we welcome author Ray Hartjen to discuss his book, “Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh?”. We discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 70s and how the Steelers helped the city go through a deindustrialization transformation and become a new economy success story. The conversation also covers the Steelers' rivalry with the Raiders and the Immaculate Reception, a famous play in Steelers history. The guest explains the context of the play and the differences between football in the 70s and today. The conversation discusses the Immaculate Reception and its significance in the evolution of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It explores the impact of the play on the team's reputation and the city of Pittsburgh. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced during the research process and the reaction to the book. The passion and relatability of the Steelers to the city are highlighted, as well as the connection between sports and community. Buy Me, Myself & My Multiple Myeloma and Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh at booksellers everywhere, or visit rayhartjen.com. Connect with Ray at rayhartjen.com, @RayHartjen, and linkedin.com/in/rayhartjen/

In this episode of The 4040 Vision Podcast, the hosts discuss the US Open from a historical perspective. They explore the prestige of the tournament compared to Wimbledon and the traditions associated with each. They also delve into the dominance of American players at the US Open, particularly Serena and Venus Williams, and the most successful American male players. The conversation touches on the factors that contribute to upsets at the US Open, such as the end-of-year timing, physical demands, and the influence of the crowd. The hosts also discuss the legacy of Rafael Nadal and his dominance on clay courts. The conversation discusses the current state of tennis and focuses on the US Open tournament. The hosts talk about the playing styles of top players like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, and how they have influenced the game. They also discuss the different surfaces in tennis and the strategies required to play on each surface. The conversation then shifts to the US Open and the chances of American players in the tournament. They talk about Jessica Pegula's journey to the finals in the women's category and the semifinal match between Taylor Fritz and Francis Tiafoe in the men's category. The hosts also discuss the drought of American men's tennis champions and the potential for a new generation of American players to emerge.

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!