Basketball, Broadcasting, and Becoming Your Best With Chris Spatola

Chris Spatola is a college basketball analyst at ESPN and a radio host on SiriusXM, where he provides expert commentary and insights on the game of basketball. A former Division I basketball player at Army and a member of the Duke men’s basketball coaching staff, Chris helped the Blue Devils win the 2010 NCAA National […]

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Rising Fast: Draft Day Dreams With Ruben Hyppolite II

Ruben Hyppolite II is a professional athlete and Regional Sales Director at Amerisave Mortgage Corporation, a company that provides home loan solutions across the United States. As a standout linebacker at the University of Maryland, Ruben was a four-star recruit ranked among the top 25 in his class, won three consecutive bowl games, and went […]

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Secrets To Stand Out In Sports Broadcasting With Ari Temkin

Ari Temkin is a sports talk radio host at TuneIn, where he covers major college and professional sports and brings in-depth analysis to listeners across the country. With over a decade of experience in every aspect of broadcast media, Ari has hosted for major outlets like SiriusXM’s Big 12 Radio, ESPN Radio in San Antonio, […]

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Building Winning Cultures and Character With Chris Holtmann

Chris Holtmann is the Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball Team at DePaul University, a prominent NCAA Division I program in Chicago. Previously, he served as the Head Coach at Ohio State and Butler, leading teams to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including several Sweet 16 berths, and was recognized as the 2017 Big Ten Coach […]

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Breaking Barriers in Sports Journalism With Emily Kaplan

Emily Kaplan is a prominent NHL reporter for ESPN, where she provides in-depth coverage, breaking news, and insightful sideline reporting on the league and its players. She is known for her work at Sports Illustrated as one of its youngest staff writers, her coverage of major hockey events, and for being recognized as one of […]

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Meet the Host

Hal Steinberg

Hal Steinberg
Host of Beyond the Game Podcast

Hal Steinberg is a 15-year-old podcast host from Chicago and the voice behind Beyond the Game with Hal. With a passion for sports and storytelling, Hal interviews athletes and coaches to explore the real stories behind their success — both on and off the field. His thoughtful, down-to-earth approach brings a fresh perspective to every episode.

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