The NHL is trying to fill the sports void by coming up with a plan they believe could make them the only pro game in town for while, but it’s a 24 team playoff format riddled with holes. Veteran NHL beat reporter and analyst Jimmy Murphy joins Ed Berliner for a dedicated show to the NHL and their idea, along with some dire tidings on the state of college hockey, where even (GASP) some New England schools may have to eliminate their teams! There’s also a new barnstoring league planned for 2021 that could be one of the most entertaining minor leagues in any sport. Lace up the skates as we break out the sticks and pucks for a rousing edition of “The Man in the Arena”, ALSO featuring a SHOCKER prediction from Murph on who he believes will win the Stanley Cup. Take the shot and join us for the show that takes no prisoners.

Sports is more than just games, it is how America fuels her passions for something other than mundane life, providing a necessary escape. As we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, sports becomes necessary for people to rediscover a normal life in the “new normal”. Jim Steeg was part of the NFL for 35 years, 26 years doing special events and a driving force in the creation of what is now the Super Bowl. Jim joins Ed Berliner for a special set of stories and memories about the times pro football helped America back from the Gulf War and the aftermath of 9/11. It all ties in with our discussion on IF the NFL can actually play the 2020 season, and the myriad of thing so many people haven’t even considered in how to get back on the field. It’s all on this special edition of “The Man in the Arena”.

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson isn’t letting his age get in the way of reportedly being on the verge of a comeback, one LOADED with excellent questions. Will this be real or exhibition? Is the WBC series about actually ranking him? How many suckers are out there willing to pay for this train wreck? Also, Bob Arum believes he has the way to save boxing from the COVID19 pandemic, and the future for Fury-Wilder III is clearer than you might imagine. Time to step into the ring with former NYS Athletic Commissioner, Author, SiriusXM host and boxing expert Randy Gordon as he joins Ed Berliner, lacing up the gloves for another sweet science edition of “The Man in the Arena”.

Every day across America, thousands of innocent animals are used as test subjects in brutal experiments, paid for by taxpayers dollars and approved by your Government. Beagles are tortured frequently, the loving and trusting creatures that they are. The Beagle Freedom Project has been saving these animals around the world while fighting corporate America, powerful entities that would prefer to see the group disappear. Join Ed Berliner in a revealing, frightening yet touching interview with BFP Founder Shannon Keith, exploring the dark side of products you buy every day, the dogs that are given one last chance, and the success stories of those fuzzy kids who have caring humans to thank for their rescue.

Russian propaganda is better than ever from 2016 to now, with bot farms, social media flooded with fraud, clickbait websites, fake You Tube videos and much more. The 2020 election is in peril, and America is more divided and angry than ever, all because Russia is succeeding in their efforts. It all works because Americans, no matter their IQ, are too lacking in simple brain skills to see they’re being made into suckers. Can we save ourselves in time? Join Ed Berliner and a fascinating conversation with RAND Corp. Professor Christopher Paul as they delve into the psychology behind battling Russian lies, and whether America has what it takes to stop being made fools of.

Amidst all the talk of when to resume playing simple games after a deadly pandemic, no one in college athletics wants to talk about the unquestionable conclusion, COVID19 is about to change the face of college sports forever, and plenty of people will be out of jobs. The NCAA is also looking to hide when it comes to new laws about players being able to make a buck, and the NFL may have stumbled into the best off-season sports programming ever. Join Host Ed Berliner and attorney/former sport agent Joe Casale, “The Smartest Man in the Room”, as they dish out what others won’t discuss for fear of losing their jobs, or fear of losing their under the table payment. THis and a lot more on “The Man in the Arena”, where nothing is out of bounds.

Running the gamut from hard hitting politics to an argument certain to light fires in New England and all around the NFL, Ed Berliner is joined by veteran NE journalist and podcast host Mark Farinella for a wide ranging episode of “The Man in the Arena”. Has our current government simply put America on a disaster course when COVID19 lessens, and why is Tom Brady NOT the G.O.A.T.? Here’s the complete episode with the show available in 2 parts also here on our You Tube channel, Don’t forget full podcasts and chapters are also available on all the popular audio platforms. “The Man in the Arena”, where nothing is out of bounds.vv

In one CNN interview, Carolyn Goodman proves how low human beings can go on the COVID-19 evolutionary chain in understanding how deadly the virus still is. There is something sports leagues & teams should consider if they think playing games without fans will work, and if you think concerts are coming back anytime soon, you better smack yourself into reality. That, and an honest, “using the numbers” review of Donald Trump’s November outlook. Join host Ed Berliner as he welcomes attorney and former sports agent Joe Casale, “The Smartest Man in the Room”, for a rousing conversation that will start more debates than it finishes. It’s another episode of the show were nothing is out of bounds, “The Man in the Arena”.

Honest to goodness “fake news” has been with America long before COVID19 got here, but the arrival of this natural disaster of our era has caused a full blown upheaval in the amount of lies, propaganda,, misinformation and fraud from certain media factions than ever before. As usual, it’s the ones screaming about “fake news” who are the ones perpetrating it on a gullible public. Ed Berliner is a 30+ year career broadcast journalist and seen it all, but NOTHING like this. Watch as he eviscerates Tucker Carlson, Newsmax, and Sinclair Broadcasting with facts. There’s also proof that hockey CAN save the day, and a new edition of Found on Facebook”. It’s all right here on this new edition of “The Man in the Arena”.

We get it, everyone is tired of staying at home and not making money. However, this is a GLOBAL PANDEMIC and people are dying. A good part of America isn’t getting that into their thick skull, and having assault rifles on display won’t make it any better for those people putting their lives on the live every single day to save others. Let’s not forget a new investigation that shows it’s being fed by conspiracy theorists. On a lighter note, the level of bullshit is rising exponentially, a pro golfer known more for being half in the bag all the time is handing out COVID19 advice, and “Found on Facebook” has a few hair and awn styling tips. Join Ed Berliner for another no-holds barred roll across what makes America tick in this episode of “The Man in the Arena”.