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The Brewers are on the brink of their first championship and MLB on FOX broadcast researcher Anthony Masterson is on to talk about the historic run, what happens behind the scenes on the national broadcast, and the dynamic that makes David Ortiz, Derek Jeter and A-Rod tick on air. Has Pat Murphy found the formula that actually works in the playoffs? NFL Week 7 is in the books and the only undefeated team is...the Vikings? The WNBA has once again screwed up on a big stage, and now a champion might be crowned during a re-planned Thursday matinee, and Cole and Laura wonder why the leadership can't grow up alongside the league itself. Finally, Love Is Blind asks us the important question: Why can't you just live on a boat?

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Kenneth Walker ran all over the Chargers and is headed back to Seattle as a Chief for all the makings of a revenge game. Kansas City Star Chiefs beat writer Pete Sweeney is on to talk about what might be one of the best Chiefs teams in recent history, and how last year actually paved the way. The Jalen Hurts fiasco was dangerous, avoidable, and once again makes us question the NFL's interest in player health. The Brewers and the Rays are the feel-good World Series baseball fans needed. Meanwhile, Love is Blind is proving Love is Stupid, too. Take over, Monty. I'm in the bag. 

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The Dodgers are already down two games to the Brewers in the NLCS, but how much does a small-market team winning the World Series really help baseball avoid a long lockout? The Athletic's Evan Drellich is on to discuss the slowly developing game of chicken that's playing out behind the scenes as we barrel down on a period of uncertainty. Also: The NFC Least lived up to its name, no one knows how many timeouts are left, and time is just a construct. The Vikings are also inexplicably undefeated. Finally, Love Is Blind returns and Boston is ready to spill the tea

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The Yankees are on the brink of disaster and the window may be closing. Fox Sports' Deesha Thosar is on to talk about what they can possibly do to climb out of the hole, the glory that is the Weirdo White Sox, Mike Vasil lore, and whether the Brewers will be able to topple the mighty Dodgers. Week 4 is in the books and the Vikings are somehow 4-0 despite no offense to speak of, and Nick Sirianni may actually get run out of Philly. Finally: Are you ready for video game Barbenheimer?

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October beckons and it's time to get Wild. The best sports month of the year is on the horizon and Laura emerges from her Mets-fueled fugue state to break down the Wild Card matchups. And yes, somehow the Astros are in this thing. NFL Week 3 had some doozies, including the totally expected Caleb Keenum-Andy Dalton matchup of our geriatric dreams. The Texans are cooked, right? And are the Raiders...good? Cole went to go watch Primetime and breaks it down with the aid of years of To Catch A Predator fan knowledge. You see how this looks, right?

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The Josh Allen experience is a sight to behold, and Buffalo News Bills beat writer Katherine Fitzgerald is on to talk us through that potent offense, what the new Highmark is really like, and the Bill's Mafia's existential agita. Week 2 had everyone reeling and has Cole doing full monologues from Any Given Sunday. Baseball fans bid a fond farewell to Mets play by play broadcaster Howie Rose, and the sport simply isn't going to be the same without him. 

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Are the Giants...back?! Newsday Giants beat writer Evan Barnes is on to discuss the John Harbaugh Effect, the evolution of Jaxon Dart, Malik Nabers return and keeping things in perspective. Also: We have thoughts on Super Bowl half-time show possibilities. The American women won the FIBA World Cup, but it went downhill from there. From Sydney Sweeney's ad, to the Holly Rowe incident, Laura thinks it's time to call out the nonsense against women in sports when we see it. Also: Week 1 is in the books, the Saints were robbed, the Chiefs have a running game, and the Polar Bear returned to Flushing, and it was very, very weird.  

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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL...because NFL Week 1 kicks off Wednesday and NFL play by play broadcaster, NBA Hall of Fame award-winner and muscular dystrophy advocate Chris Carrino is on to talk all things football. We discuss way-too-early predictions, and discuss why the Giants may be one of the more interesting storylines this season. We honor Cardinals reliever Hansel Rincon - and give a side-eye to umpire Doug Eddings - by literally and metaphorically wearing our hats a-tilt, just like Babe Ruth would have done. Oh, and the tennis? It is fantastic. 

If you're interested in donating to help the fight against neuro-muscular diseases, visit chriscarrinofoundation.org to learn more. 

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The ESPN layoffs are further proof of a rapidly changing sports media landscape and Awful Announcing's Sam Neumann is on to chat about the Pat McAfee-cation of sports, the shift toward content creation, and the AI conundrum (...and the 7-Line Army kerfuffle from this past week). The Mets had a singles night; Laura takes us behind the scenes of a surreal event, and shares her suspicions about Mrs. Met. Plus: Cole and Laura hit the U.S. Open and learned that batch-made Honey Deuces showcase everything wrong with this year's event. 

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The Yankees don't have Stanton, don't have Judge, don't have Fried and are...challenging the Rays for the AL East? WFAN's Yankees postgame host Emmanuel Berbari is on to talk about Judge's legacy, the little bullpen that could, and the myth of George Lombard. And also about nickelback. Enes Kanter Freedom pulled a stunt that has taken over WNBA discourse in the worst way, and it's time to call out a grift when you see one. Meanwhile, Kinley Rasmus - Cory Rasmus' daughter - is dominating the Little League World Series and it's a sight to behold. Fear the bow.

Intro (0:00) - (2:00) Thoughts on the WNBA league and current situation (2:00) - (16:00) Laura's LLWS / Kinley Rasmus thoughts (16:00) - (20:00) Emmanuel Berbari (20:00-47:00) 
an ode to Astoria Queens (47:00-53:00) 

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