Episode 15 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

This Week, Wex and The Brothers began by catching up after the hiatus from recording the podcast, then got down to business debating the hot topics of the week. Many big names in sports signed massive contract extensions, including Dak Prescott (QB, Dallas), Fernando Tatís Jr. (SS, SD), and Trevor Bauer (P, LAD). Even though none of the hosts have their favorite teams in contention for a deep run in March, Connor and Wex reflected on the revolving door atop the NCAA Men's Basketball Top 25 during this weird season, and if anyone can knock off undefeated Gonzaga. 

Also Discussed:

- Rory gets upset about his 'Boys in Blue' of Chelsea FC

- Connor's love for the giant March Madness bracket on the J.W. Marriot building in Indy 

- Wex is convinced the Toronto Maple Leafs will run away with the NHL Scotia North Division

-Rory's cat invades the recording session

And more!

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Episode 14 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

After roasting each other about their Zoom video backgrounds, Wex and The Brothers reacted to the wild finish in the Browns-Ravens game, and argued over which AFC North team will be the most dominant over the next decade.

Also Discussed:

-Rory struggles with European soccer club pronunciations 

-COVID claims more victims... college football rivalry games

-Connor reminds everyone that college basketball exists, and is very exciting 

And more!

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Episode 13 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

*This episode was recorded on Thursday, December 8th*

This Week, Wex and The Brothers debated whether certain college football rivalry games will get cancelled, and which teams deserve a shot in the College Football Playoff. Rory stood on a soapbox, and ranted about the Power-5 conference bias displayed by the CFB Committee, and the guys brainstormed how to fix the system for "Group of 5" conference teams.

Also Discussed:

-Big shakeups in the NFL Playoffs race

-UEFA Champions League drama, including a game under protest

-NHL finally sets a return date 

And more!

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Episode 12 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

This Week, Wex and The Brothers decided which NFL matchups this week are "prove it" games for borderline-good teams. Wex enjoyed seeing Michigan lose two straight games to Michigan State and Indiana, Connor thought the MLB's handling of the Justin Turner COVID situation was a disaster, and Rory is tired of West Coast and non Power-5 college football teams getting disrespected by the media and weekly polls. 

Also Discussed:

-Christian Pulisic keeps scoring... then getting injured

-Why Kylian Mbappé is destined to play in the Premier League

-Alex Cora and AJ Hinch rehired after serving their suspensions 

-Did Michael Thomas fight anyone in practice this week?

And more!

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Episode 11 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

This Week, Wex and The Brothers reacted to the Los Angeles Dodgers winning their first World Series since 1988, and the incredible performances by Corey Seager (SS, LAD), Clayton Kershaw (P, LAD), and Randy Arozarena (OF, TBA). Wex loved the fact that internet trolls roasted Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash for his decision to remove pitcher Blake Snell from the game after just 73 pitches, and Rory hated the fact that Justin Turner went back onto the field to celebrate a World Series Championship after testing positive for COVID-19. Connor tried to spin-zone the Cincinnati Bengals bad fourth quarter losses into a good thing about keeping games close, and Wex suggested that Man United might actually be good this year. 

Also Discussed:

-The Dallas Cowboys keep having QBs go down with injuries

-EPL soccer is going to be exciting this year

-Cleveland Browns are surprisingly close to being contenders in the AFC North 

-Wex's World Series prediction (LA in 6 games) was exactly correct

And more!

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Episode 10 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

This Week, Wex and The Brothers reacted to the powerful performance by the LA Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. The Braves collapsed in the NLCS, and the Astros couldn't complete the 7-game comeback. Rory explained the current state of the English Premier League, and gave his thoughts on the Champions League Group Stage matches.  Rory agreed with Wex that Joey Burrow deserves a better offensive line and that Phillip Rivers is a bad fit for the Colts offensive scheme, and Connor brought to light the play calling of "Riverboat Ron" Rivera. 

And more!

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Episode 9 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

This Week, Wex and The Brothers got straight into their Hot and Cold Performances of the week, discussing the dominant Dodgers and the undefeated Atlanta Braves. For his "Like it, Hate it" pick this week, Wex reinforces the fact that he strongly dislikes the Houston Astros, despite their strong performance in the 2020 Postseason so far. In Soccer Talk, the UEFA Nations League has begun, the English Premier League is four matchdays into the season, and Christian "American Wunderkind" Pulisic returns to the pitch for Chelsea. The NFL season is 1/4 over already, but COVID positive tests and outbreaks threaten to derail the season. Most importantly, Rory confirms that he does, in fact, know how baseball works, and cites his partially correct preseason predictions as evidence.

Also discussed:

-Joe Burrow puts the Game Ball back into the team equipment bag for practice

-Would an Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay World Series be more intriguing than a Houston-Los Angeles rematch?

-"Marlins Man" Rory gives his final report on the Marlins after their loss in the NLDS 

-Wex says triples are better than home runs, and Connor wants bat flips on singles 

And more!

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Episode 7 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

This Week, Wex and The Brothers had a plethora of sporting news to discuss. Each host gave their final picks for the MLB season awards: NL/AL Cy Young and NL/AL MVP. Not surprisingly, both Cy Young picks were unanimous...Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer.  The crew had almost all positive stories for the "Like it, Love it/Hate it" segment, but Rory decided to give a negative take about the Marlins for the first time all season. In "Soccer Talk", the Premier League is up and running, and Gareth Bale is a Hotspur once again. The NFL Week 2 was riddled with injuries, and it's getting easier to tell which teams are legit, and which ones got lucky to start the year.

Also discussed:

-Atlanta Falcons have mastered art of the late-game collapse

-New Women's World Record for ocean surfing set by Maya Gabeira

-The Stanley Cup Finals are being played at a neutral site for the first time since 1950

- The guys shared their "Saturday Game Picks" presented by The Fan's Place

And more!

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Episode 6 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

This Week, Wex and The Brothers were surprised by the New York Yankees' return to glory and 7-game winning streak. Connor noted that the Reds have numerous dangerous pitchers and a playoff spot in their grasp, and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred enacts new rules banning players from sharing baseball-related content online, stymying the growth of the sport yet again. The three hosts gave their opinions on the first week of the NFL, and why they're interested in certain storylines. 

Also discussed:

- Marlins Man Rory bangs the drum for a Miami playoff appearance 

-Air quality on the west coast of the US is forcing NL and AL West games to be rescheduled and postponed

-Connor discusses his soccer-related wardrobe 

-The guys shared their 'The Fan's Place' Saturday Picks 

And more!

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Episode 5 of Brotherly Sports

Hosted and Produced by Sam Weixler, with "The Brothers" Connor Billing and Rory Billing

This Week, Wex and The Brothers brought to light (pun intended) the issues with the New York Yankees as of late, and the other teams in the American League that are taking advantage of their frequent losses. In the National League, Ronald Acuña Jr. (OF, ATL) continues to rake on a daily basis, and Rory's beloved Miami Marlins allowed 29 runs in a game against the Braves on Wednesday. Connor and Rory love the idea of a Major League team in Nashville, TN, and Wex shows Trevor Bauer (P, CIN) some love after an impressive 7 2/3 IP win over the Chicago Cubs. Finally, Connor, Rory, and Wex give their 2020 NFL Season Predictions for MVP, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, and the AFC, NFC, and Super Bowl Champions.

Also discussed:

-Giants, Marlins, Tigers, Mariners, and Orioles still fighting for playoff spots

-Joe Burrows begins his NFL career

-Connor is excited for the Premier League to start

-Wex is accused of being a Yankees fan 

-The guys shared their The Fan's Place Weekend Picks

And more!

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