Hey Now! The Dave Sims Show

Few reporters have had a front-row seat to Major League Baseball’s evolution quite like Bob Nightengale. The longtime USA Today insider joins the show to break down the biggest storylines of Spring Training 2025, from Juan Soto’s arrival in Queens to Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound. Bob shares his insights on the biggest offseason moves, his big expectations for the '23 Champ Rangers, and the biggest surprise...

Jay Bilas joins the Sims for an in-depth conversation about his nearly 30-year career as one of ESPN’s most insightful and respected college basketball analysts. From his days as a player under Coach K at Duke to his transition into broadcasting in, Jay reflects on the evolution of the game and the industry. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from calling some of the biggest games in college basketball history and offers ...

Prior to kickoff for Super Bowl LIX, the Sims had to talk some football with a fellow Eagles fan—and who better than New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone? Boonie shares his insights on the upcoming matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs before reflecting on his path to managing the most prestigious franchise in all of sports. Dave and Boonie discuss his journey from player to manager, his time w...

Michael Kay joins Hey Now for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Yankees beat reporter to becoming the iconic voice of the Bronx Bombers. He shares stories from his early days covering the team, his transition to the broadcast booth, and his experiences working alongside legendary figures like John Sterling and this generation's Phil Rizzuto. Michael also reflects on his unique relationship with the ...

LOOKOUT! Ken Singleton joins Hey Now to reflect on his incredible journey through baseball as both a player and broadcaster. From his All-Star playing days with the Orioles to calling iconic moments in Yankees history, Ken shares stories from his decades-long career. We delve into his thoughts on the evolution of the game, his relationship with fellow players and broadcasters, and his favorite moments from the booth. Plus,...

The voice of the Cleveland Guardians, Tom Hamilton, joins Hey Now for an in-depth conversation celebrating his remarkable career in broadcasting. From calling iconic plays to his passion for storytelling, Tom reflects on his journey to becoming one of baseball’s most beloved announcers, shares memorable moments from the booth, and discusses the honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame as the 2025 recipient of the Ford...

We’re not sure what we did to deserve the honor but, the legendary Tony Kornheiser joins Hey Now for a 15-minute sprint through his iconic career. From his groundbreaking work at The Washington Post to the magic of Pardon the Interruption, Tony reflects on the evolution of sports media, his dynamic with Michael Wilbon, and the legacy of PTI’s "embrace debate" format. Plus, insights into his time on Monday Night Football, t...

Stephen Vogt, 2024 American League Manager of the Year of the Cleveland Guardians, joins Hey Now! to discuss his remarkable journey from a catcher in the big leagues to the helm of an MLB team. Stephen reflects on the 2024 season, his playing days, the lessons he learned from mentors like Bob Melvin, and how his experiences on and off the field prepared him for this next chapter. He shares his vision for the Guar...

ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter joins Hey Now! for a conversation examining his extraordinary career and the relentless drive that has made him the go-to source for breaking football news. Adam shares his journey from his early days in journalism in Denver to becoming one of the most trusted voices in the NFL. He reflects on the unique challenges of reporting in real-time, the art of building relationships with playe...

Broadcasting legend Bob Costas joins Hey Now! for a captivating conversation with host Dave Sims. From his early days as a young sports fan helping his dad place bets to becoming one of the most decorated broadcasters in history, Bob shares the pivotal moments that shaped his iconic career. He reflects on his time at NBC, hosting Football Night in America, and the unforgettable moments from his years coverin...

Comedy legend Robert Klein joins Hey Now! for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about his groundbreaking career in stand-up, acting, and Broadway. Robert reflects on his early days at Second City, his rise to fame as a stand-up pioneer, and how he became an inspiration to generations of comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from his HBO comedy specials, iconic talk s...

Legendary broadcaster and Dave's new broadcast partner Suzyn Waldman joins Hey Now! to reflect on her groundbreaking career as a trailblazer in sports media and her journey to becoming the iconic radio voice of the Yankees. Suzyn shares stories from her early days breaking barriers as a woman in the booth, her love of music and performing, and the special bond she’s built with Yankees fans over the years. With Da...

Tom Verducci, one of baseball’s most respected voices, joins Hey Now! to share his journey from Penn State to Sports Illustrated, and eventually the broadcast booths of MLB Network and FOX Sports. Tom reflects on his love for storytelling, his collaboration with partners like Bob Costas, and the evolution of the game he’s spent decades covering. From writing iconic books like The Yankee Years to su...

“Hello, friends!” Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz joins Hey Now! to share his remarkable journey—from being pen pals with Jim McKay as a kid to honoring him with a eulogy years later. Nantz reflects on his iconic career at CBS, where he became the lead voice of The Masters, the NFL, and held the record for calling 32 NCAA Tournaments. Jim shares some incredible stories, his profound life perspective his...

Mariners legend and all-around great guy Jay Buhner joins the Sims family for a look back on his storied career and insights on today’s game. Jay shares his earliest memories, reflecting on the lessons of unity and accountability he learned in Little League that shaped his journey to becoming one of Major League Baseball’s fiercest competitors. He recounts his path from being drafted by the Pirates, to his first big league...

Mike Breen joins Hey Now! to reminisce with longtime friend Dave Sims—going all the way back to their days together at WNBC in 1986, when, as Mike jokes, “Dave still had hair!” In this episode, the legendary NBA play-by-play announcer reflects on his journey, from his childhood bedroom adorned with a Walt "Clyde" Frazier poster (which still hangs in his old room at his mom’s house) to his college years at Fordham’s WFUV an...

Jeff Garlin joins the Sims for an insightful discussion on stand-up comedy, sharing his unique take on crowd work and reflecting on his prolific career in both stand-up and acting. Dave and Jeff dive into his early days at Second City, working alongside comedy legends like Bob Odenkirk, Dennis Leary, Jon Stewart, Conan O'Brien, and Stephen Colbert. With nearly 100 acting credits to his name, Jeff revisits some of his favor...

Is this year's New York Met team the new Miracle Mets? Jordan shows some love for the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals and Jarett has a message for the Philadelphia Eagles.

This week's guest, Coach K: legendary Duke men's basketball head coach, 3 time gold medal United States national team head coach and, let's not forget - Dave's longtime co-host of SiriusXM's Basketball and Beyond! Coach K takes the Sims back in t...

NIL has their first contract dispute with UNLV’s Michael Sluka and Michael Allen, what did our conversation with Coach K (coming soon!) foretell?

Dave welcomes Ken Griffey Jr to “Hey Now!” Who better to discuss Lebron and Bronny’s upcoming father son teammate experience than Ken Griffey Junior? Junior takes us back to what it was like growing up at the ballpark with Sr, charging room service to Sean Casey before going o...