Greg Cote Show podcast: Chris Wittyngham is on, Chris reads his poetry, Greg on major Le Batard talk

The latest episode of The Greg Cote Show podcast, out now, welcomes in special guest Chris Wittyngham, Major League Soccer broadcaster for Apple TV+ and, until recently, executive producer of the Dan Le Batard Show With Stugotz.

Our friend “Witty” explains why he left Le Batard for his love of soccer announcing; the latest on the (perpetual and exhausting) Messi-to-Miami speculation; whether the U.S. still will reign in the upcoming Women’s World Cup; and the Ted Lasso tribute to his friend, the late, great Grant Wahl and more.

It’s a conversation both tender and fun.

Oh, and it includes -- he’s a poet and we didn’t know it! -- Chris’ original poem for Witty as he embarks on his post-Le Batard career.

This is our 14th episode of 2023 and 160th overall, and we welcome you back as always.

Also in the new episode:

▪ Greg teases this week’s “South Beach Sessions” podcast with Le Batard, a very personal and at-times emotional conversation between two longtime friends.

▪ A Houston/Final Four recap: Whose wife was more upset at their husband, Greg’s or Chris’?

▪ A farewell tribute to Miami legend Udonis Haslem as U.D. ends his epic 20-year career with the Heat.

▪ Are we buying that Dolphins star Tyreek Hill will retire after the 2025 NFL season?

▪ Greg gets serious (but it’s blessedly brief!) about the Tennessee state legislature expelling two members (both young Black men) for arguing for gun control.

Hear all of this and much more in the newest GCS. Aside from the occasional bonus emergency episode, a new show drops every Monday morning at 7 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify -- wherever else you pod, including of course at miamiherald.com. Find our entire show catalog with all 160 episodes HERE. (The show also simulcasts on Sirius XM radio Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.).

Our podcast debuted in March 2020 just before the pandemic hit. (Coincidence; don’t blame us). We thank you all, pod family, for your great and growing support. Please continue to listen, rate, review and follow. Tell your friends, too! We now also have a teaser video out each week on the Miami Herald YouTube channel to preview the latest episode. Check it out.

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