Chapter 55 is about taking a leap into the deep end without hesitation. Derrick welcomes Noah Bermea to the show. Noah is the co-host of the  @thenpplive  podcast. Noah shares how he became a fan of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears.

He also talks about how his mom inspired him to graduate with two degrees from the University of Oregon.Noah also shares his favorite memories attending Oregon athletic events and his expectations of the Ducks football team in 2026. Plus, he also talks about starting a podcast with Patrick Abadilla and their goals for the show.Before the interview at 16:33, Derrick talks about his expectations for the IndyCar race in Washington D.C. this weekend and his expectations for his local college football teams in the San Francisco Bay Area. He rants about the delays in announcing Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Derrick closes the show to honor actress Hayden Panettiere who passed away on August 16.Follow Noah on X & Instagram: @NoahBermeaFollow the NPP Live on Social Media:  @thenpplive  Follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, confidential, free, 24/7/365 help is available.Call or text 988Chat at 988lifeline.org

The calendar turns to August as Chapter 54 is written. Derrick shares his experience speaking at a local back to school event in Salinas. He also talks about the importance of giving back to your community. Derrick shares his first and only loss as captain in the GBH CUP.

Derrick also shares his expectations on the 49ers this season plus talking about another TEMU Athletics rebuild. He also talks about the controversy surrounding the WNBA regarding Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes competing in women's sports.

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It is the season finale of Birdies & Banter. Patrick and Derrick share their thoughts on Ryan Fox winning the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Plus, they share their thoughts on this major golf season and what they look forward to the rest of this season and 2027.Like and Subscribe to Patrick's podcast:  ⁨@thenpplive⁩  What did you think of Ryan Fox winning the Claret Jug? Drop your thoughts below.

Derrick and Patrick from the  @thenpplive  share their preview of the 154th Open Championship. The guys share who they think will win the Claret Jug plus who wins the FIFA World Cup this weekend.Like and subscribe to  @thenpplive . Drop your predictions below on who will win the Claret Jug?

Chapter 53 is about taking advantage of every opportunity that you may have not seen coming. Derrick welcomes Joe Stiglich to the program. Joe is a freelance sports writer & history teacher at Clayton Valley Charter High School who used to cover the Oakland Athletics as his primary beat for the Bay Area News Group & NBC Sports California.

The Antioch native shares how reading the newspaper gauged his interest in sports writing plus how his dad's advice changed his life. He also shares covering every sport under the sun from NASCAR to golf.

Joe and Derrick share their favorite memories of the Oakland Alameda- County Coliseum plus Joe's favorite A's games he got to cover. He also shares how Mark Purdy got him into teaching at San Jose State. Derrick shares his experience having Joe as an adviser when he wrote for Access Magazine.

Joe shares how he got his foot in the door to become a History/Journalism teacher at Clayton Valley High School in Concord.

Before the interview, Derrick congratulates Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce on their wedding and expresses his disappointment with the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's Round of 16 exit from the 2026 World Cup.

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Chapter 52 is about choosing happiness even when times are tough. We welcome special guest Brian Pedro to the program. Brian works for a workers compensation law firm in Monterey County, CA. He also is a co-host of the NonStop Baseball Podcast. Derrick and Brian have known each other for 20 plus years including competing against each other in junior golf, baseball and fantasy football.

Brian talks about growing up in Salinas playing every sport under the sun plus he shares how he got the golf bug full-time. Derrick and Brian also share their experience playing golf in the GBH Cup & Battle of the Clubs. They also discuss the struggles of the San Francisco Giants plus if the Las Vegas Raiders of Oakland can return to being a prominent team.

Derrick also talks about the NBA and NHL Free Agency Frenzy plus if it is worth it for the Warriors to sign LeBron James.

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Derrick begins Chapter 51 with a tribute to former 49ers All-Pro edge rusher Aldon Smith. Derrick also gives his thoughts on Wyndham Clark going wire-to-wire at the U.S. Open.

He also shares his experience attending the FIFA World Cup and the Golden State Warriors drafting Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round of the NBA Draft. Finally, Derrick shares his thoughts on the Pride Night controversy surrounding the San Francisco Giants and how the team can squash it.

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Patrick and Derrick gear you up for the 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills. Derrick gives you an educational lesson on Shinnecock Hills and the club's impact impact on the game of golf. The guys also talk about World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson being kicked out of The Farms Golf Club due to alleged inappropriate contact with a club employee.

Plus, the guys share how Nelly Korda winning the U.S. Women's Open is changing women's golf for the better.

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We are proud to celebrate 50 chapters of the Chronicles From the Upper Deck Podcast. Derrick interviews one of his favorite broadcast partners from his San Jose State journalism days in Johnny Schaffer. Johnny is an associate producer for the Utah Mammoth. Johnny shares his road working in hockey including working for two American Hockey League teams in San Jose Barracuda & Tucson Roadrunners.

He also shares how he fell in love with sports broadcasting while in high school. Johnny and Derrick also share their favorite memories at San Jose State. Derrick also delivers a tribute to two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch who passed away last month.Follow the podcast on social media: @CFTUDPODFollow Johnny on social media: Instagram- @johnnyboy_schaffer, X- @jonny_schaffer.Thanks for celebrating 50 episodes with us! Here is to 50 more and counting. Who do you want on your favorite podcast? Drop your dream guest below!

Derrick and Patrick recap the 108th PGA Championship at Arronimink Golf Club. The guys talk about Aaron Rai's major breakthrough in Philadelphia.

Plus, they talk about how their picks fared and what lies ahead in professional golf. Follow Patrick's podcast on social media @TheNPPLiveFollow Derrick's podcast on social media: @CFTUDPODWhat did you guys think of the PGA Championship?