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Out of Our League

Out of Our League

By: Charles Coplin and Mike Smith
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Summary

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.© 2026 Out of Our League
Episodes
  • The Superstation, The NBA Playoffs, and Theeee Yankees Win
    May 6 2026

    With the second round underway in both the NBA and NHL Playoffs, Charles and Mike discuss the ratings, the TV schedule, major injuries, and more! Then, Jason rants about the NHL Draft Lottery, MLB’s ABS evolution continues, and could Mike Tomlin be the next John Madden? Jason’s Wormbyte honors two icons that we lost this week: Ted Turner & John Sterling. Plus, The Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week recounts Mike’s not so happy appearance at the Kentucky Derby.

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    28 mins
  • Draftapalooza
    Apr 23 2026

    It’s Draft Day! This week, Charles and Mike discuss the NFL Draft and explain why it has become such an indicator of the league’s success. Then they react to Mike Tomlin’s move to NBC, the ongoing Mike Vrabel/Dianna Russini saga, and the NFL’s meeting with the FCC. Plus, the playoffs are underway in both the NBA and NHL! Jason’s Wormbyte covers the latest from LIV, conversations around the CFP format, and a hat tip to Val Ackerman, while The Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of the Week reveals a new documentary sure to be on everybody’s watchlist!

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    44 mins
  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    Apr 8 2026

    Charles and Mike covered all the bases this week: The good (Michigan and UCLA winning National Championships), the bad (the Lakers losing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves), and the ugly (Geno Auriemma’s behavior after UConn’s semifinal loss). Plus, North Carolina hires Michael Malone, Fernando Mendoza will not attend the NFL Draft, and Jo Adell has a day that at least Charles will remember. Jason’s Wormbyte gets us ready for The Masters and highlights the Artemis II mission, while the Dr. Mike Smith Sports Moment of The Week has Mike heading back to the Kentucky Derby!

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    38 mins
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