Sports Omnivore

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Talking athletes’ mental health, media follies & the Cliche of the Week

The Sports Omnivore returns to take an unconventional look at the world of athletics. City of Champions co-editor Matt Gajtka digs into issues from outside the arenas and stadiums in this week’s…Read More

Sports Omnivore addresses Penguins ratings, Grilli’s outburst & Gus Johnson’s new gig

The Sports Omnivore is truly wide-ranging this week, as it looks both globally and locally for compelling topics of discussion. Polarizing broadcaster Gus Johnson has been assigned to be the voice of…Read More

Discussing the state of the Penguins-Capitals rivalry, PED fatigue & Super Bowl blackout

The Sports Omnivore podcast returns after a week off, as host Matt Gajtka digs into various topics that caught his attention recently. With the Capitals coming to Pittsburgh on Thursday, it brings to mind…Read More

Challenging sports media practices, myth-making and racial topics

Opinionated veteran sports reporter Ryan Clark once again joins host Matt Gajtka for this week’s episode of the Sports Omnivore podcast. Last week’s Manti Te’o hoax story brought increased…Read More

Sports Omnivore talks NFL fun and faults, World Baseball Classic, hockey & tennis

The Sports Omnivore is back on the air, with host Matt Gajtka ready to address interesting topics around the athletic world. This week, the show starts with the NFL, as pro football is more fun to watch…Read More

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Grading NHL media during the lockout & baseball hall of fame angst

The always-entertaining veteran sports reporter Ryan Clark joined me on the Sports Omnivore to evaluate…Read More

Sports Omnivore explores the responsibilities of sports media

The Sports Omnivore returns after a two-week break to dig into the role of sports journalism in the…Read More

Sports Omnivore reboots with thoughts on PEDs, Steelers, Pirates & more

The Sports Omnivore podcast returns in a new weekly format, designed to challenge conventional wisdom…Read More