In this episode of Final Score... following an emergency medical procedure (listen for more details, I promise I'm ok!), Andrew Claudio decides to take you on a trip down memory lane with a few highlights from his old show "Nothing But Knicks" with his former co-host, Jeremy Cohen.

RUNDOWN (including original air dates):

1/31/19 - Kristaps Porzingis trade REACTION

7/1/20 - KD & Kyrie sign with Brooklyn REACTION

6/26/19 - Chris Herring of FiveThirtyEight on his new book, "Blood on the Hardwood: The Flagrant History of the 1990's Knicks"

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio is joined by Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network for another edition of Final Grades, Pass or Fail & Extra Credit.

 

Topics include

Final Grades:

14 Marlins players/coaches test positive for COVID-19

Barstool President Dave Portnoy interviews President Trump

Pass/Fail:

Jamal Adams traded to the Seahawks

Knicks hire Tom Thibodeau

Lou Williams visits Magic City

Joe Rogan: “Video games are a waste of time”

“The Conjuring”

Extra Credit:

“I have a joke...but”

In this episode, Andrew Claudio opens the show with a few thoughts on baseball's new playoff format and the decision to announce it 4 hours before the season started. Then, Steve Angelovich of Gotham Sports Network returns to make official predictions of each division for the 2020 MLB season.

In this episode, Andrew Claudio is joined by Bernard Ozarowski of Loud & Clear Reviews to break down the new film on Hulu starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and JK Simmons, "Palm Springs". They also discuss what they'd do in a "stuck in a time loop" scenario, the career of Sanberg, the underrated Milioti, where this film ranks in the all-time "stuck in a time loop" rankings, the current state of the industry during the pandemic and the best films of 2020 that they've seen so far.

In this episode, Andrew Claudio is joined by Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network for another edition of Final Grades to discuss the NFL's lack of preparation, the NBA bubble, sports without fans and the San Francisco Giants being the first to have players kneel for the anthem in 2020 (12:20). Then, in a new segment called "Pass or Fail", they discuss the Washington Post story on the Washington football team, Howard Beck's recent article on James Dolan, Marco Rubio's tribute to John Lewis, Chris Wallace's sitdown with President Trump and the case for "The Dark Knight" being the greatest superhero movie of all time (30:18). Finally, for extra credit, they take the recent screenshot of Will Smith and go through recent moments in sports, Tv and movies that made them feel just like him (51:18)..

In this episode, Andrew Claudio opens the show with a recap of his experience getting tested for COVID-19. Then, in another edition of Final Grades, Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network joins to discuss the Washington Redskins name change, Adrian Wojnarowski (better believe I googled this) getting suspended by ESPN, Will & Jada creating Kardashian levels of drama/intrigue & more. Finally, Jeremy Cohen of Knicks Film School reunites with his old Nothing But Knicks partner to discuss the NBA playoffs, possible legitimate NBA champions & his recent article emphasizing the importance of speaking against anti-semitism.

If you're interested in getting tested for COVID-19, click here: https://www.health.ny.gov/

In this episode, Andrew is first joined by Joe DeMayo of SNY to discuss everything going on with the sale of the New York Mets, as well as the MLB restart, the universal DH, the campaign to bring back the black jerseys & more (3:30). Then, Bryan Wojtanik returns for another edition of Final Draft as the two Hamilton fanatics take turns drafting their 10 favorite songs from the award winning show (31:15).

In this episode, Andrew Claudio opens the show with his thoughts on the recent anti-Semitic posts from DeSean Jackson on Instagram involving quotes from Adolph Hitler (2:40). Then, in another edition of Final Grades, he is joined by Brett Herskowtiz of Gotham Sports Network to discuss Patrick Mahomes' signing the biggest contract in sports history, the best case scenario for baseball/sports returning, the most recent rise of cancel culture and more (9:40). Finally, with Hamilton: The Film hitting Disney Plus, Pete Tedone of the Disney Magic Hour Podcast stops by to review the film, list/highlight the best moments and discuss this show's lasting legacy in the history of live theater (50:17).

DISNEY MAGIC HOUR:

Episode #210 - Beauty and the Beast featuring Introduction by Don Hahn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-210-beauty-beast-featuring-introduction-by-don-hahn/id1001768299?i=1000477200706

Episode #209 - Star Wars Films Ranked: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dmh-ep-209-star-wars-films-ranked/id1001768299?i=1000476488992

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio opens with his thoughts on the few vocal mask-deniers that have gone viral on the internet lately (5:00). Then, in a new segment called "Final Grades", he is joined by Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network to discuss Cam Newton signing with the Patriots, Bubba Wallace/NASCAR's week in the spotlight, baseball's potential return and the rise of COVID cases in Florida (11:05). Finally, Jon Macri of Knicks Film School and Sports Illustrated returns for another new segment called "Final Review", which features a recap of the latest episode of ESPN Backstory which gave an in-depth look at "The Decision", followed by their own personal recollections and reflections of the NBA summer of 2010 (52:48).

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) opens the show with his thoughts on Kyrie Irving and the concerns he voiced on Sunday night around a potential NBA restart (3:44). Then, he is joined by Steve Angelovich (@Angelsteve89) of Gotham Sports Network to discuss the latest ESPN 30 for 30 "Long Gone Summer", the Hall-of-Fame credentials of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, the current state of baseball and their all-time favorite 30 for 30 documentaries (10:52). Finally, he welcomes back Brian Lloyd (@imBrianLloyd) and Bryan Wojtanik (@AverageWoj) for the first ever "VOD Auction Draft" where the three of them will take turns bidding on a different movie whose release date has been delayed by COVID-19 and (hypothetically) awarding each winning bid with the chance to rent that movie On Demand for the weekend (51:39).