It took the Knicks' third 20 point comeback win of the playoffs to bring me back to the mic :-)

Come along for a bit as I review the inspiring outcomes that transpired over the last 15 minutes of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

An all-time shocker and gut punch. Why I think we lost and quick, early thoughts on what to make of this team and this season.

Andre and his panel of former collegiate misfits return to take a deep dive into Duke’s season, debating where this Duke season stands among the greats - so far. Cooper Flagg’s dominance sparks comparisons to Zion, while Kelly Flagg’s moments lead to a ranking of the all-time Duke family members. The crew then breaks down Duke’s biggest weakness and maps out their tournament path. All in an ultimate nod to our favorite Happy Hour show in college: Tony Reali's Around the Horn.

(Cover art created by ChatGPT and my best free prompting attempts)

I went to my first Premier League match—West Ham vs. Leicester City at London Stadium—and the experience was unreal, from the electric walk-up to the intense security process that funneled fans in one by one. Inside, 62,500 supporters made a bottom-of-the-table clash feel like a cup final, with nonstop chanting, deep club loyalty, and no distractions like timeouts or hype videos—just pure, unfiltered passion. It made me wonder: what is it about the EPL that creates this unmatched atmosphere, and how is it different from American sports?

(Episode art courtesy of my best prompting attempts with ChatGPT)

The Atlantic Coast Conference is facing an identity crisis, struggling to keep pace in both football and mens basketball as realignment reshapes college sports. Can the conference reclaim its former glory, or is it doomed to fade into irrelevance? I break down what went wrong, what’s next, and whether there’s a path forward.

Miss me? I'm back post-flu and serving you up a Take Quake—six big hitters across Notre Dame football, the Giants, Duke basketball, St. John’s, the Knicks, and the Mets. From ND’s "What If" championship scenario to who the Mets need to trade for NOW, hold onto your butts in this tornado de take-o. Bonus, I also review my fantasy football picks and share Super Bowl watching tips for kids.

4:25 Notre Dame

8:12 What To Make of Eli's Hall of Fame Case + Closing Out The Football Year

17:00 This is the Most ______ Duke Team Since 2001

23:00 St. John's Is Back!!! For Now...

28:00 Clock's Ticking On The Knicks

32:25 The Mets Should Trade For This Hall Of Famer... NOW!

In this episode, we break down Notre Dame’s upcoming clash against Ohio State in the National Championship. Starting with a quick addendum to the Penn State episode, we shift to the strategic keys Notre Dame needs to execute for a monumental upset, leaving you with your very own "Notre Dame BINGO" card to track towards a win. Tune in for a unique blend of analysis, heart, and interactive fun to prepare for the Irish's quest for glory!

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(Episode art courtesy of my best free attempts at ChatGPT prompting)

With a slice of pizza and a gatorade zero to fuel me, I break down this incredible Notre Dame Orange Bowl victory through the lens of the top 10 people most responsible, because history is written by conquerors and we are holding the pen!

Episode art generated from my best free prompts on ChatGPT. (I've done better.)

In this episode of Cleats by Dre, I reunite with fellow Notre Dame alumni panelists Mike and James to preview the Orange Bowl matchup between the Irish and the Penn State Nittany Lions. We put a bow on the Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, we discuss Marcus Freeman’s evolution as a coach, hand out some overdue flowers to Riley Leonard (including upgrades to our Tebow retail store comparison) and break down the Orange Bowl matchup. Buckle up.

(3:20) What we've learned since midseason + the Indiana game was cold

(16:28) Graduating Riley Leonard from "Aldi" Tebow

(25:28) Marcus Freeman: a true MF, and how he compares to the other head coaches still standing

(37:00) Putting a bow on the Sugar Bowl and Georgia

(43:30) Mike teaches us about Penn State

(49:30) Previews and Predictions

(Episode art courtesy of my best free prompting efforts with ChatGPT. Almost nailed it except for the fact that ChatGPT thinks "a mix of Hispanic and White" becomes... Kyler Murray? The calves look good across the squad, though.)

In this episode, I wax poetic about Notre Dame's 23-10 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, and when a win is attributable to so many different players from so many different angles, the credit and the flowers need to go to the head coach finding his stride: Marcus Freeman. Listen in as I break down how this game showcased how Marcus is putting on a masterclass in six different facets of coaching.