The SHN Showcase is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Sports’ Yesteryear…
In this week’s episode of the SHN Showcase, host Os Davis (of Truly The GOATs) chats with Greg James, co-host and producer of the From the 55 Yard Line podcast.
On this episode, Greg and Os have lots to talk about vis-a-vis one of their mutual favorite sports, Canadian football. Since the 2019 Grey Cup through a Covid-cancelled season and the freakin’ wacky implications brought on by the reported discussions with XFL executives, the future of the CFL is in doubt even after commissioner Randy Ambrosie’s highly optimistic comments of last week.
Greg and Os kick around various outcomes for the CFL, as well as podcasting on the Sports History Network, how an American gets into the Canadian game, and more…
HIGHLIGHTED PODCAST
From the 55-Yard Line takes a hot read on the history, remembrances, culture, lore, legends and meaning of professional football around the world. No, really: Co-host Scott Adamson’s recent book The Home Team covers Birmingham, Alabama’s history with leagues like the WFL, USFL, CFL, XFL and AAF. His podcasting partner Greg James is meanwhile just as likely to produce an episode on Japan’s X League(!) as on early 20th-century American football…