Extra Points

Cousin Sal’s Thursday Night losing streak continues as the Patriots blow out the Atlanta Falcons. Martin was not surprised by the Patriots big win and Mac Jones continues to be impressive and Dave gives doubt that Matt Ryan deserves a gold Hall of Fame jacket.

The guys react to the news that Antonio Brown was accused of using a fake vaccine card and somehow no one is surprised.

Next, it’s a preview of Week 11 in the NFL as we still have no idea who the Steelers starting quarterback will be against the Chargers. Plus, it’s a big showdown between Cowboys/Chiefs as Martin doesn’t trust Mike McCarthy to make the right decision. Then it’s a NFC battle between the Vikings and Packers; Martin thinks this could be the end of Mike Zimmer and finds an interesting Shawn Hochuli fact that influences his pick.

The guys make their PUP of the Week picks, Dave has won 6 of 9 and looks to stay hot, while Martin and Sal team up on their pick.

Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins the AL MVP and the guys discuss what are the comparisons for pitchers who also hit in other sports. Finally, the guys close things out discussing this weekend’s college football games and the 76ers reportedly have a list of 30 players that would want in trade for Ben Simmons.

Martin closes things out asking Dave what Odell Beckham Jr. ever did to him to arouse so much anger?

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Martin goes to the launch party of Shannon Sharpe’s new cognac and tells Sal and Dave about all the celebrities there. The guys then discuss Staples Center changing their name to the Crypto.com Arena and if anyone cares?

Martin and Dave discuss the Steelers/Lions tie and Martin brags about calling it, but Dave doesn’t think he should get credit since it was a tie. The guys discuss the unpredictable NFC as well as Thursday night’s game between the Patriots and Falcons.

Next, after another big game from Steph Curry, Sal asks is he a top ten player of all time or the best shooter of all time? The guys then discuss who is the most famous person you ever met?

The new college football playoff rankings are out and Dave says he will throw up on Eddie if Notre Dame makes it in over Cincinnati. Finally, Dave gives his opinion of the Fenway group buying part of the Pittsburgh Penguins and it’s the end of an era for the Mets and at the Iacono house after Noah Syndergaard signs with the Angels.

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Cousin Sal, Dave and Martin react to the Dolphins stunning the Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Is there now a plan for the rest of the NFL to beat the Ravens or was this just a one game thing? Plus, Cousin Sal’s losing streak continues on the Fox Pregame show.

Dave is nervous about the Steelers/Lions game this weekend and doesn’t think they will have many easy wins the rest of the season. Plus, the guys react to Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Rams and discuss if he will make a difference in their offense? Dave introduces the ten-foot pole to decide if the guys think OBJ or Jarvis Landry will have more touchdowns the rest of the season and is Cam Newton a Hall of Famer?

Then, it’s a look at Week 10’s NFL schedule including Cowboys/Falcons, Patriots/Browns and Seahawks/Packers; plus the guys pick their underdog of the week as Martin goes all in on the Lions (again) to beat Dave’s Steelers which doesn’t make him happy.

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Dave comes clean and the Cassius Marsh taunting penalty in the Bears/Steelers game as the guys discuss the fallout from the questionable call. Cousin Sal, Dave and Martin debate the Steelers remaining schedule and what will be a successful season? The guys discuss Thursday night’s game between the Ravens and Dolphins and Lamar Jackson MVP odds.

Former Chiefs offensive lineman, Mitchell Schwartz joins the show to discuss food and football. Mitchell gives his opinion of the Chiefs offense’s struggles, Von Miller to the Rams and dealing with an outspoken sibling. Mitchell talks about how all the new rules are making it even more difficult for the officiating crews and why they are making it so difficult for the players. Mitchell tells the guys how he considered becoming an officiating. 

Next, the guys react to the new College Football rankings as Cincinnati is still not in the Top Four, has Dave softened his stance on them? Plus, after just one night of college basketball Martin is already regretting his bets and the Coach K Farewell tour begins.

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Cousin Sal reacts to the big Thursday night football game, the Mira Costa High School playoff his son played in. The guys also react to Jets/Colts; Cousin Sal says he was bullied into picking the Jets by Mark Sanchez and Josh Johnson nearly leads the Jets to a cover.

Odell Beckham Jr. has officially been released as Martin and Dave argue over if a team should pick him up. Martin doesn’t think anyone has come to Baker’s defense.

Next, it’s a rundown of all the Week 9 games starting with Chiefs/Packers without Aaron Rodgers, will the Chiefs be able to flip the switch? Can the Cowboys continue their cover streak against the Broncos? Dave says this is a monumental game for the Steelers on Monday night against the Bears.

Finally, Dave wants to talk about the best sandwiches and is coleslaw better on the sandwich or on the side?

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Cousin Sal, Martin and Dave react to the breaking news that Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for Covid and will be out for this weekend’s game. Plus, the situation with Odell Beckham Jr. in Cleveland looks to be getting worse. Comedian Sarah Tiana joins the show to celebrate the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series and also calling Jorge Soler to win the MVP correctly.

Then the guys discuss the first College Football bowl playoff rankings as Dave disagrees with the top four. Arkansas linebacker Bumper Pool joins to discuss getting the Extra Points podcast out, recording his 300thtackle and how difficult the SEC schedule is.

Next, the guys discuss Thursday night’s NFL games between the Jets and Colts; a lot of teams are still in the mix for the NFL playoffs and which conference is the better bet to win the Super Bowl? The Lions are 5-1 to go winless this season and it’s starting to look more likely that it might happen. Finally, would you want Odell Beckham Jr. on your team if Cleveland releases him?

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It’s Halloween weekend and Cousin Sal, Martin and Dave are ready to see what Aaron Rodgers’s costume will be. They recap the Thursday Night game as Martin was impressed with Green Bay’s defense and what was AJ Green thinking on that final play? Martin is fired up about the under miraculously hitting.

The guys discuss this weekend’s big Week 8 NFL storylines as Dak is likely out for the Cowboys and Baker is back in for the Browns. Plus, they pick their underdog upset specials of the week.

Former NFL All-Pro, Nick Mangold joins the show to weigh in on the candy debate and best holiday food. Nick discusses getting into sports betting since retiring and his strategy. Eddie shows Nick Mangold all of his family's Mangold memorabilia and Dave makes fun of him. Plus, Nick tells the guys about his Seventy Four BBQ sauce and how he’s also the distributor.

Next, the guys discuss college football’s big showdown between Michigan and Michigan State. Then, Eddie thinks he could beat the Houston Astros’s Jose Altuve in a fight and debates everyone on why it wouldn’t even be close. Sal thinks the narrative that Dusty Baker needs to win the World Series to make the Hall of Fame is absurd, World Series Game 3 picks and Sal wants an interview with Mets owner Steve Cohen to become their next General Manager.

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Martin breaks a glass to start the show and the guys break down Game 1 of the World Series. Charlie Morton’s injury brings to mind other gutsy performances of athletes. Cousin Sal and Dave discuss how the shift is really making the game less exciting and how batters really need to adjust and hit opposite field. Plus, America wins free tacos although Martin is not excited.

The guys discuss the most overrated and underrated candy in honor of Halloween as Shek gives life lessons he got from FunDip.

Former NFL running back and founder of Highsman Ricky Williams joins the show to weigh in on the candy debate and give his take. Ricky talks about being demonized throughout his career, his NFL journey and his dream smoke session.

Then the guys talk NFL, Dave thinks the Giants aren’t dead yet, the Thursday night game between the Packers and Cardinals and how concerned we should be about the Kansas City Chiefs. Cousin Sal is making an emotional hedge on Dak winning comeback player of the year. Finally, Dave can’t wait to talk about the Pitt Panthers.

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It’s Friday mourning for the Extra Points crew as Cousin Sal’s Thursday night football winning streak comes to an end as the Denver Broncos couldn’t win or even tackle the Cleveland Browns. Dave warns Sal he may have rubbed today’s guest Matt Hasselbeck the wrong way in the past. Martin and Dave argue about who should get credit for a Detroit style pizza- Detroit or Sicily?

Next, they preview NFL Week 7 as the guys try to make as many picks as they can in one minute. There are some huge spreads this week but will all the favorites be able to cover? Dave likes the Bengals to not only cover but beat the Ravens and Sal is going with an unexpected team to pull off an upset.

Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to discuss if he is the best bald quarterback of all time, being inducted into the Seahawks ring of honor and questionable calls in the Super Bowl.

The guys wrap up the show discussing if the Dodgers can once again come back from 3-1 down against the Braves, Steph drops 40 and was Dwight Howard snubbed from the NBA’s 75 Greatest Players of All-Time list?

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Martin Weiss suffers a terrible Betache in the ALCS game after a late rally from the Boston Red Sox. Plus, the Dodgers have a huge comeback and Sal talks about his friend’s celebration gone wrong.

The NBA tips-off and Giannis Antetokounmpo is already showing he’s the MVP favorite and Martin says Game 1 matters. Then a discussion of what will happen first this NBA season, will Kyrie Irving get the shot or will Ben Simmons take a shot? Plus, are fans overreacting already about Russell Westbrook? The guys take issue with the first 25 names released of the NBA’s 75 Greatest Players of all-time.

Then the guys preview the Thursday night game between the Browns and Broncos as Martin expects a big game from OBJ. The new hosts of Megan Fun of Sports, Megan Gailey and Megan Connolly join the show to discuss the worst sports fan bases, if your boyfriend being a sports front runner means he might cheat on you and advice for Martin’s love life.

Finally, the guys discuss the NFL, Derrick Henry and if they had to give up one body part to win a championship.

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