DJ's Sports Show

In this episode, DJ is joined by Nicholas, Quincy, and Jordan to break down a wild NFL Week 4, including the Patriots’ statement win over the Bills, the Chiefs’ dramatic victory over the Raiders, and the Rams’ comeback against the Eagles.

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1:05 — Chargers Struggles, Seahawks Win & Justin Herbert Debate

14:10 — Patriots vs. Bills: Drake Maye, Josh Allen & Buffalo Concerns

24:19 — Ravens-Titans, Lamar Jackson Injury & Cam Ward Discussion

36:46 — Colts-Commanders

48:39 — Rams vs. Eagles: Philly’s Offensive Issues

59:34 — Chiefs vs. Raiders: Kansas City Survives a Close One

1:09:03 — Week 4 Quick Hits: Texans, Cowboys & the Winless Teams

1:16:22 — Nick's Jets Frustration and Season Outlook

1:25:18 — Closing Thoughts & Where to Follow the Crew

On this episode of Middletown Minute, presented by CrossFit TakeBack, Middletown Varsity Football Head Coach Tim Strenfel joins me to discuss the Middie Bears’ 28-7 win over rival Port Jervis, reclaiming the Erie Bell for the first time since 2023 and improving to 4-0.

Coach Strenfel discusses Middletown’s game plan, the turning point against Port Jervis, and what he noticed on both sides of the ball.

He also discusses what makes the historic Erie Bell rivalry special and what bringing the Bell back to Middletown means to the program.

Strenfel also reflects on the development of seniors Ryheem Tinsley Jr. and Andy Aristhene, the growth and leadership of quarterback Jojo Royal, and the similarities he sees between this group and Middletown’s 2023 sectional championship team.

Finally, Coach discusses what he has learned about the Middies during their undefeated 4-0 start and where the team can continue improving.

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0:00 - Intro

0:38 - CrossFit Ad

1:03 - Welcoming Coach Strenfel

2:15 - Game Plan Against Port Jervis

3:32 - Game Turning Point

6:16 - Standout Performers

9:05 - The Erie Bells Historic Significance

11:07 - Favorite Erie Bell Memory

12:11 - What Does Winning the Erie Bell Mean?

13:34 - Similarities With 2023 Team

14:34 - Watching Seniors' Growth

18:40 - Jojo's Evolution

23:13 - Standout Defenders

27:57 - Room For Growth

29:20 - Outro

What does it take to build a lasting career in sports broadcasting?

Legendary sports broadcaster Suzy Kolber joins DJ Hamilton for an exclusive conversation on DJ's Sports Show, reflecting on her Philadelphia roots, early career challenges, and journey to ESPN and Monday Night Football.

In Part 1, Kolber shares stories about Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb, and Jerry Jones; reflects on her friendship with Stuart Scott; and revisits the unforgettable Joe Namath incident.

She also discusses her induction into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and the importance of building trust with athletes.

From her early ESPN2 days to covering the NFL's biggest stages, Kolber shares career lessons and advice for the next generation of sports broadcasters.

Stay tuned for Part 2, featuring more NFL stories and her new show, The Originals.

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0:00 - Intro & Welcoming

2:32 - Early Love For Football & Playing Pee-Wee Football for Upper Dublin

6:36 - Parents Initial Reaction to Playing Football

9:55 - Growing Up On Philadelphia Sports, Being Inducted To Philadelphia Sports Hall Of Fame

16:38 - The Importance Of Production

18:52 - Doing Cowboys Special Edition With the Dallas Cowboys & Jerry Jones

22:56 - Early Career Challenges

26:14 - Getting the ESPN Job, Co-Hosting SportsNight

31:00 - Early ESPN2 Days

33:32 - Relationship With Stuart Scott

37:04 - Leaving ESPN for Fox Sports

45:03 - Early Role Models

47:50 - Being Named the First Woman to Win the Maxwell Football Club Sports Broadcaster of the Year

49:23 - Inspiring & Mentoring the Next Generation

53:20 - Working On Sunday & Monday Night Football

56:18 - Staying Composed During the Joe Namath Incident

1:02:53 - Covering Multiple Sporting Events

1:06:00 - Covering Super Bowl XL

1:10:00 - Building Trust With Athletes, Covering NFL Draft

1:14:05 - Favorite NFL Draft Stories

1:18:52 - Interviewing Lessons

1:19:57 - Outro

On this episode of Middletown Minute presented by CrossFit TakeBack, Ryheem Tinsley Jr. discusses his 76-yard TD against Minisink, his growth as a player and Middletown’s upcoming Erie Bell rivalry game.

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1:01 — Returning From Injury

2:15 — The 76-Yard Touchdown

4:23 — Speed, Track, and Development

5:50 — Growing as a Player and Leader

8:49 — Family Support and Recruiting

10:26 — The Port Jervis Rivalry

11:38 — Season Goals and Favorite Players

12:37 — Closing Remarks

On this episode, DJ is joined by Nicholas, Quincy and Jordan to break down the biggest storylines from NFL Week 2.

The crew dives into Washington’s early-season woes, Chicago crashing back to earth after its explosive Week 1 performance, Minnesota’s defense shutting down Caleb Williams and the Bears, and Tyler Shough leading the Saints’ fourth-quarter comeback against the Ravens.

Plus, more standout performances, surprising results and takeaways from around the league.

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01:07 — Jets Blow 10-Point Lead to Packers

08:45 — Chicago's Crash

21:35 — Saints Stun Ravens

32:57 — Falcons, Panthers & the NFC South picture

38:15 — Commanders struggles, Jayden Daniels injury & Cowboys discussion

49:46 — Texans concerns and Bengals’ early-season outlook

56:11 — Detroit Worries & Josh Allen propels Bills

1:02:50 — Patriots, Steelers and quick league check-in

1:04:52 — Chargers vs. Raiders: Justin Herbert’s trajectory

1:12:44 — Browns vs. Buccaneers and coaching pressure in Tampa Bay

1:17:36 — Eagles vs. Titans: Tennessee’s progress and Philadelphia concerns

1:22:18 — Closing

On this episode of Middletown Minute, presented by CrossFit TakeBack, Andy Aristhene joins the show to break down Middletown’s thrilling 22-21 comeback over Cornwall.

We also discuss his growth as a running back, leadership as a senior, his relationship with Coach Strenfel, and what’s ahead for the Middies against Minisink.

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1:40 - Fourth-Quarter & Team Resilience

2:59 - Game-Tying Touchdown Breakdown

5:01 - Final Touchdown & Two-Point Conversion

6:02 - How This Win Helps the Team’s Confidence

6:32 - Offseason Preparation & Building Team Chemistry

8:25 - Growing as a Leader

9:27 - Offseason Workouts & Growth at Running Back

10:44 - Relationship with Coach Strenfel

12:22 - NFL Role Models

13:06 - Mindset for Minisink

14:07 - Closing Remarks

On this episode, DJ is joined by Quincy and Nicholas to break down a wild NFL Week 1, including the Packers’ fourth-quarter collapse against the Vikings, Josh Allen and the Bills finally ending their Houston curse, the Patriots’ struggles, and more major takeaways from around the league.

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0:00 - Opening, Jets Beat Titans

4:01  - Arizona Upset Chargers

5:59 - Bears–Panthers shootout, Caleb Williams, Bryce Young, and Chicago’s defense

12:51 - NFC South: Buccaneers, Saints, and Falcons

14:46 - Packers Collapse

18:24 - Jaguars Dominate Cleveland, Cleveland’s quarterback problems

23:57 - Colts–Ravens and Indianapolis’s offense

27:41 - Bills End Houston Curse

39:06 - Eagles Take Command Over Commanders

42:01 - Rams–49ers, travel issues, Stafford, injuries, and depth

52:15 - Seahawks–Patriots, Sam Darnold’s injury, Drew Lock, and Seattle’s defense

59:15 - Patriots’ receiver issues, Drake Maye, Miami, and other Week 1 reactions

1:09:49 - Closing

Which team will shock the world? Who will disappoint? Who is under the most pressure?

In this episode, Quincy, Nicholas, and I give our answers to some NFL Superlatives from "Plant the Flag," with our boldest prediction and more.

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0:21 - Team Most Likely to Disappoint

20:33 - Breakout Player

31:24 - Who's Under the Most Pressure?

42:04 - Plant Your Flag

On this first edition of Middletown Minute, presented by CrossFit TakeBack, I'm joined by Middletown QB Jojo to discuss the Arlington win, his growth as a quarterback, team chemistry, and what’s ahead for the Middies.

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1:00 - Intro

1:47 - Game Plan in Season Opener

2:55 - Halftime Message

3:50 - Adding Zayden to the Offense, Growing Up with Zayden

6:38 - Growing As A Quarterback

8:10 - Offseason Workouts

9:48 - Relationship With Coach Strenfel, Andy & Ryheem

12:52 - Philosophy Behind Decisions

14:20 - Inspiration Behind Jersey Switch
16:40 - Looking Ahead to Cornwall, End of Season Goal

Who will take home the NFL’s biggest awards in 2026?

On this episode of DJ’s Sports Show, Nicholas, Quincy, and I make our official 2026 NFL award predictions and break down the players and coaches we believe will separate themselves this season.

We give our picks for NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year & More.

Can Josh Allen add another MVP to his résumé? Is Jahmyr Gibbs ready to capture Offensive Player of the Year after a historic start to his career? Can Will Anderson Jr. become the Defensive Player of the Year?

We debate those questions and more while making the case for our picks ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

From established superstars to rising young players and potential breakout seasons, we break down the races that could define the 2026 NFL awards conversation.

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1:17 - Offensive Rookie of the Year

15:10 - Defensive Rookie of the Year

24:46 - Protector of the Year

30:32 - Comeback Player of the Year

35:32 - Coach of the Year

44:26 - Offensive Player of the Year

51:00 - Defensive Player of the Year

1:00:13 - MVP