2 Dummies That Just Watch: A Sports Podcast Between Friends

The Knicks championship glow is still very real, especially for LeeJay, who starts the episode by doing the unthinkable: apologizing to Yankees fans for judging how much they enjoy winning. From there, the guys look at what the Knicks should do next, whether running it back is the right move, and how the rest of the Eastern Conference stacks up after another round of NBA movement.

Then things shift to the Nets, Julius Randle, Brooklyn’s failed attempt to steal New York from the Knicks, and whether the franchise needs to take a major swing just to become relevant again. The halftime topic turns into a full New York sports misery ranking, with the Mets, Jets, Giants, Yankees, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, and Knicks all getting put under the microscope.

And then the Mets segment goes off the rails in the best way. LeeJay returns with a full rant on Carlos Mendoza, David Stearns, Steve Cohen, Citi Field still being packed, Juan Soto, accountability, and why Mets fans are reaching a breaking point. The episode closes with a Mt. Rushmore of athletes whose careers were cut short or never fully became what they should have been, including Bo Jackson, Derrick Rose, Grant Hill, Matt Harvey, Brandon Roy, Terrell Davis, Jose Fernandez, Greg Oden, and more.

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Carlos Mendoza is out as manager of the New York Mets, and Will and Erik jumped on for an emergency episode to react to the news.

The guys break down why the firing felt inevitable, why Mendoza was part of the problem but not the only problem, and why David Stearns, Steve Cohen, the players, and the entire organization deserve blame for where this season has gone. They also get into the Mets’ awful stretch dating back to last season, the roster construction issues, the failed “run prevention” philosophy, Mark Vientos playing first base, the future of David Stearns, and who could be next in the manager’s chair.

Is Alex Cora the obvious target? Would Carlos Beltran make sense? Should Stearns even be trusted to pick the next manager if he’s already on the hot seat?

This wasn’t supposed to be a regular episode, but the Mets ruined everybody’s Friday!

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It's almost been a week since the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship, and the buzz hasn't worn off just yet. A couple of the Dummies, Will Hernandez and Erik Pimentel, spend a considerable time discussing the aftermath of the championship, especially the parade that happened in NYC on Thursday. 

Elsewhere, we discuss the impact the World Cup is having on traffic, and whether we'll see the Giants and Jets keep the grass at MetLife Stadium.

We finally get back to discussing the Mets: it's grim!

We also look at Patrick Mahomes' new contract and whether any other current young NFL quarterbacks will make that kind of bank.

Our Mt. Rushmore this week is pro-wrestling coded: the biggest "busts".

Please enjoy!

Timestamps
0:00: Erik goes to see a local pro wrestling show
8:14: The aftermath of the Knicks' championship run
49:00: Let's talk about the World Cup, but not in the way you think
1:09:53: The Mets are an unserious franchise
1:29:30: Let's play a game, NFL QB Edition
1:44:58: Mt. Rushmore of pro wrestling busts

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The Knicks beat the Spurs Saturday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win the series 4-1 and captured New York's first title in 53 years. We recorded less than 12 hours from that moment. Enjoy this special episode!

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The Knicks’ 13-game playoff winning streak is over, and Game 3 of the NBA Finals gave us a lot to unpack. Will, LeeJay, and Erik break down the Knicks’ 115-111 loss to the Spurs, from the second-chance points and careless turnovers to Jalen Brunson slipping back into hero-ball mode, Wemby changing shots at the rim, and why Game 4 suddenly feels like a must-win.

But the conversation goes beyond the box score. The guys also get into the ugly scenes after the game, including fights involving fans and why the behavior was embarrassing for New York. The Dummies talk about what it means to be lifelong New Yorkers watching that unfold.

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It’s Knicks Eve on Two Dummies That Just Watch. Will, Erik, and LeeJay preview Knicks vs. Spurs in the NBA Finals, talk about why this run feels different, debate whether Brunson or Wemby controls the series, and break down how the Knicks can attack San Antonio’s alien in the middle. Plus: Will is Sleepless in Seattle, LeeJay’s Backrooms rant, bad movie walkouts, the Giants’ wide receiver shopping spree, OBJ nostalgia, and the scam that is homeowners insurance.

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0:00: Will is in Seattle; LeeJay goes to see Backrooms; homeowners insurance madness; OBJ and the Giants
28:10: Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals preview
1:21:41: Let's Play A Game, Quarantine Buddies

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The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and LeeJay has some things to say.

Will and LeeJay react to the Knicks finishing off Cleveland, the endless anti-Knicks narratives, Kenny Atkinson’s “expected score” comments, Josh Hart’s perfect analytics quote, and why this run is exactly what 2 Dummies That Just Watch is all about. They also hit the Giants extending Joe Schoen, John Harbaugh’s impact, Mets frustration, Will’s MTA rant, and a 1999 time capsule from the last time the Knicks made the Finals.

Timestamps
9:13: The Knicks party like it's 1999
46:32: The Giants had an interesting week
1:12:18: The Mets keep being the Mets

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The Knicks are now two wins from the NBA Finals as they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night at Madison Square Garden 109-93 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. 

Will hops on the mic for a quick recap of Game 2 and wonders whether the Knicks will sweep their way into the NBA Finals. 

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The boys are back for Episode 102, and this one is all over the New York sports map in the best way possible.

We start with some real-life chaos — LeeJay battling the subway, Will surviving the DMV, and the eternal question of how everyone is supposedly broke while every bar and restaurant is still packed. Then Erik, LeeJay, and Will jump into the newly released NFL schedule and do our way-too-early win-loss predictions for both the Giants and Jets. Are we talking ourselves into these teams again? Unfortunately, yes.

From there, it’s Knicks time. With the Eastern Conference Finals here, the guys break down why this run feels different, what the Knicks need to do against Cleveland, and whether “Knicks in five” is actually crazy… or just confidence.

We also get into the Mets, who have shown some life lately but still have plenty of issues to clean up. Are they actually turning things around, or are we just getting pulled back in? Plus, we close with a fun Mt. Rushmore of batting stances, because every baseball fan has tried to copy at least one weird stance in the backyard.

Giants, Jets, Knicks, Mets, subway rants, DMV trauma, and Julio Franco’s batting stance — this episode has range. 

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Editor's note: We had multiple technical difficulties in this episode, but it's all there!  As a result, no timestamps for this one!

Coming into this NBA postseason, we all knew there was a lot of pressure on the New York Knicks to at least get to the NBA Finals. And right now, they're four wins away from that after absolutely destroying the 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Dummies break it all down. 

The Nets secured the 6th pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Brooklyn keeps trying to tank, but it's not working. Is it finally time to start winning some games?

Our halftime topic is a funny one: Will reads some FCC complaints regarding Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show. 

On the other side of the break, the Dummies break down the situation with the expanded NCAA Tournament. 

We also chat about the Mets (twice!) and we get into a bit of the NFL with some Jets news.

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