The Sports Credential Podcast

On this week's episode of the Sports Credential Podcast, Steven talks about Nashville SC's wild ride so far in the League's Cup knockout stage after a wild penalty shootout win over Liga MX juggernaut Club América. The intense game included a 90th minute penalty for Club América and a stoppage time equalizer from Sam Surridge in his debut. Steven preview's Friday's quarterfinal matchup against Minnesota as well as looking at the Leagues Cup's impact as whole. Be sure to follow The Sports Credential on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to The Sports Credential Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every week!

This week on The Sports Credential Podcast, Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Executive Vice President Liz Allison joins the show to talk about next weekend's IndyCar race and festival. Liz and Steven also talk about her experience working in NASCAR, Public Relations and Television throughout the years. They discuss what all goes into putting on this event and how they expand and grow it every year. The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is set to take place in Downtown Nashville the weekend of Aug. 4-6. For the third straight year, the NTT IndyCar Series will race over the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge and around Nissan Stadium. The three day event will include GT America racing, IndyCar racing, live music and much more. Be sure to follow The Sports Credential on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to The Sports Credential Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every week!

On this episode of The Sports Credential Podcast, Steven dives into some Titans and Nashville SC talk, discussing this weeks major report of DeAndre Hopkins joining the Titans and what that means for the Titans this season. Steven also takes some time to talk about Nashville SC's scoring woes and their recent downward spiral losing five of their last six games. The Boys in Gold also received four red cards in their last two games, showing frustration and a lack of discipline. He also previews the League's Cup which kicks off this weekend when NSC host the Colorado Rapids. Be sure to follow The Sports Credential on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to The Sports Credential Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every week!

This week, NTT IndyCar Series Driver from Arrow McLaren Felix Rosenqvist joins the show, talking to Steven about his season thus far, what he looks forward to improving in as well as August's Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.Steven and Felix dive into the world of IndyCar, taking a deeper look into how these drivers work week to week and how they prepare for each track, especially a track like the MCGP's which droves through downtown Nashville and over the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge. Felix discusses what makes the track so unique, difficult and very fun.Felix also talks about how he and his team prepare each week even after a poor performance. He talks about his excitement for Mid-Ohio this weekend and why the MCGP course is one of the best street courses in the United States. Steven also talks about this past weekend's NASCAR tripleheader at the Nashville Superspeedway as well as some of Nashville SC's current woes.Be sure to follow The Sports Credential on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to The Sports Credential Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every week!

This week on The Sports Credential Podcast, Jason Rittenberry, the President & COO of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix joins the show to talk to Steven about the third annual event coming up in August. Jason sheds insight on what's new at the grand prix this year and what fans can expect at the three day festival of music and racing. Steven and Jason also talk about the growth of the event since 2021 plus how motorsports has seen a comeback in Nashville and middle Tennessee. The NTT IndyCar Series race through the streets of downtown Nashville has become a must-see spectacle for Nashvillians and racing fans. Jason dives into what makes this race weekend so much more unique than any other in the United States. They also talk about the future of the race as the new Titans stadium is set to begin construction within the next 12 months as well as what Nashville native Josef Newgarden's Indy 500 win means for local motorsports. Be sure to follow The Sports Credential on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to The Sports Credential Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every week!

Nashville Superspeedway Senior Vice President & GM Matt Greci joined Steven on this week's episode of The Sports Credential Podcast, talking about his career in NASCAR, Nashville Superspeedway's growth and what fans can expect at this month's full weekend of NASCAR racing. The Superspeedway is entering its third year of hosting all three NASCAR series' including the Ally 400 Cup Series race on Sunday, June 25 and a lot has changed since year one. From fan amenities to different ways fans can enjoy to weekend to all the music and festivities. Steven also talks about the crazy sports week Nashville has had between the Preds coaching news, Vandy baseball getting knocked out of the NCAA Regionals and Nashville SC being the hottest team in MLS. Be sure to follow The Sports Credential on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to The Sports Credential Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every week!

On this week of The Sports Credential Podcast, Steven takes some time to talk some Nashville SC as they've been one of the hottest teams in the MLS. Hany Mukhtar is playing the best he ever has. Despite being knocked out of the U.S. Open Cup, NSC looks prime to head into the heart of the summer schedule with dominance. Steven also talks some Vandy baseball as they took two wins out of a three-game series against Arkansas this past weekend. They finished the season as the No. 4 seed and play Auburn in the SEC Tournament. The Commodores finished the regular season hot and hope to carry that into the postseason as they are most likely going to be named a host for the NCAA Regionals. Be sure to follow The Sports Credential on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to The Sports Credential Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every week!

This week on The Sports Credential Podcast, Vanderbilt Athletic's Director of Radio Broadcasting and play-by-play voice of Vandy baseball and football Andrew Allegretta joins the show as our first ever guest!Steven and Andrew talk about Vanderbilt baseball's season thus far including their recent struggles. They talk a little Vandy football as head coach Clark Lea continues to carry the program into a new era. And Steven also talks to Andrew about Vanderbilt Athletics' growth in recent years and what the Vandy United initiative has looked like from his point of view. Steven and Andrew finish the show by previewing Vanderbilt's final series of the regular season against No. 2 Arkansas who visit Hawkins Field this weekend. Be sure to follow The Sports Credential on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to The Sports Credential Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every week!