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Out of Our League

Out of Our League

By: Charles Coplin and Mike Smith
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Hosts and former NFL executives Charles Coplin and Mike Smith offer unique insight and perspective into the world of sports. Charles Coplin is an Emmy Award winning Producer and Programmer who has worked for four television networks, two American Sports Leagues, overseen shows with Beatles, Stones and Springsteen, and consulted with Russian media on how to create and grow sports fans. He sits at the apex of sports, entertainment and popular culture utilizing ever changing technologies to tell stories both live and on tape across multiple platforms. Mike Smith is the Founder of Huddle Advisory, an executive coaching and consulting firm that guides people to maximize their potential as Corporate Athletes. Mike founded Huddle after spending over 25 years in sports and entertainment working with the National Football League, NBC, and Deloitte. He has been repeatedly tapped to lead the most important initiatives ranging from NFL leader succession planning to Super Bowl weather planning to NBC’s acquisition of Universal.© 2025 Out of Our League
Episodes
  • Let's Play 18!
    Oct 29 2025

    The 2025 World Series has delivered so far, headlined by Monday's 18-inning Game 3 thriller. Charles and Mike share how long they were able to stay up, as well as their overall thoughts on the Fall Classic from a media and business perspective. Carlie Irsay-Gordon is revolutionizing NFL ownership, the jerseys stain a Sunday Night Football matchup between two iconic teams, and the Ravens' "honest mistake" regarding Lamar Jackson's practice status could be a costly one. Plus, Brian Kelly becomes the latest high-profile College Football coach to be fired, Jason's Wormbyte on a sky-high Saudi soccer stadium, and is Mike betting on himself in the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week?

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    33 mins
  • The NBA is Back, You Bet
    Oct 23 2025

    The NBA is back... with a massive scandal. Charles and Mike react to Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier being arrested for illegal gambling, and discuss what it means for the sports world in general. They stay in the association to discuss NBC's big opening night and Inside the NBA's ESPN debut. The World Series is set, but who is going to watch? Plus, Sean Payton disses his old quarterback and Woody Johnson disses his new one. Jason's Wormbyte on the latest La Liga drama, the eternal Lionel Messi, and the F1/Apple deal. Also, is Charles a fan of Mike's fantasy basketball team?


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    39 mins
  • Not So Happy Valley
    Oct 15 2025

    It was cloudy again in Philadelphia as the Phillies were eliminated, the Eagles got crushed in primetime, and James Franklin was fired. Charles consoles Mike through it all before they turn their attention to the MLB Postseason as a whole, including a potential Dodgers vs. Mariners World Series matchup and a missed opportunity by the league to promote their stars. Plus, Brian Daboll should expect a big fine, and the Jets are officially awful in two continents. Jason's Wormbyte covers the NFL-ification of soccer, and is Mike ready to switch sporting allegiances after a rough birthday?!

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    34 mins
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