In Part 2 of his interview with the Throwing Bagels Podcast, Houston Astros radio play-by-play announcer Robert Ford talks about his father’s career as a hip hop pioneer; Robert also recounts his experience at Syracuse University, discusses what it was like reporting on the 9/11 attacks just a few months after graduation, and describes his ascent in baseball broadcasting from Yakima to Houston.

Houston Astros radio play-by-play announcer Robert Ford joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about MLB’s efforts to increase diversity at all levels of the sport, what the newly hired Carlos Beltran could bring to the Mets, how his grandfather and father helped develop his passion for the game, and what it was like to grow up in the Bronx as a Mets fan.

Veteran NHL journalist and fellow SUNY Oswego alum Joe Yerdon joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss a potential playoff push by the Buffalo Sabres, provide the backstory behind his popular Noted Hockey publication, and relay his story of witnessing what might have been the beginning of the end for the SUNY Oswego bagel-throwing tradition.

Syracuse sports talk show host and Syracuse.com columnist Brent Axe joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about an incredibly emotional week for the Buffalo Bills and their fans, a recap of the Syracuse University football season, a mid-season review of SU men’s hoops, and where does SU Athletics go from here?

Chris, Jay, and Kevin talk about the history behind Throwing Bagels, and how it will not be just any ordinary sports-related podcast.