October Baseball, also formerly known to some as the Fall Classic, is the time of the year when stars are born, and champions are cemented in the history books. And in this episode of Fresh out of College, Drew and Ryota breakdown the wild MLB playoffs thus far. And preview the upcoming ALCS (Sunday, October 11th) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros and the NLCS (Monday, October 12th) between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves. 

This week, Fresh out of College discuss the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Heat. Game 2 was just played and the Lakers are up 2 games. Ryota and Drew review what they have seen in the first two games, what they like, what they don't like, and what the Heat must do to overcome the 2 game deficit. They also talk about  2021 for the Lakers and Heat and what the Heat need to do to bolster their team.

This week, Ryota and Drew talk about the Seattle Mariners’ 2020 season. They go around and give player grades on their performances and give a sneak peak into 2021, based on the team this season. The podcast will cover player breakdowns on Marco Gonzales, Kyle Lewis, Kyle Seager, Evan White and more. In the last segment, the duo talk about some of the surprising names who have clinched a playoff spot. Lastly, they briefly discuss the MLB rules changes implemented in 2020 and whether they approve or not. Tune in now! Make sure to catch up on the podcasts you have missed thus far!

Fresh out of College is back with another weekly episode. Today's topic is on the upcoming NBA Draft. What better way to discuss the top players than doing a mock draft of the Top 10 picks in 2020. Ryota and Drew alternate being General Managers for the respective top 10 NBA picks in 2020. Tune in to find out when Ryota and Drew select Anthony Edwards, Deni Avdija, James Wiseman, Isaac Okoro and many more!

Fresh out of College is back with an NBA playoff update and Fantasy Football insight. Drew and Ryota update the current playoff landscape, with discussions on the Boston Celtics v. Toronto Raptors and the Denver Nuggets v. LA Clippers series (0:26). As well, the two discuss where Giannis Antetokounmpo end up in the summer of 2021 or sooner (15:40). In the section portion of the podcast, Drew and Ryota preview week 1 of the NFL with dialogue on Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook’s new contract extensions (30:25). They also recap their Fantasy draft selections and what players they are most excited for! (33:55) Listen in and see what the two have to say!

The Fresh out of College duo is back from its short hiatus! This episode, they start with fantasy football and the mindsets they have going into the upcoming fantasy draft. The two also discuss the notable player cuts in the NFL including Fournette and AP. 

Next up up they discuss the whirlwind of news around Messi and what jersey he will be wearing next (24:00). Listen to find out where Ryota thinks he might land in 2021, and updates on Messi's status.

Third in the podcast is updates on the NBA (36:16). Drew mostly focuses on the bad performances by Paul George in the bubble, and whether the trade for him was worth it. The two also highlight the 3-0 start the Miami Heat are on and the importance of Jimmy Butler.

Last but not least, the podcast discusses the trade deadline moves the Seattle Mariners were a part of (58:15). The Mariners made several trades to unload some players in exchange for younger talent. Did they win or lose the Austin Nola trade? Tune in to find out!

In the second episode of the Supersonics docuseries, Taking Flight, the hosts cover the 1973 season to the 1983 season. A lot happens during this 10 year span for the Sonics, we see some major improvements in performance, thus “the Sonics get their wings.” We see many young stars take the spotlight under various big name coaches within this span. The Supersonics make their first appearance in the NBA finals, and then are able to win an NBA final with a young, solid core group of players who stick with the Sonics for some time. During this time span, you get to see the impact Lenny Wilkens had on the Sonics legacy as a coach, and get to see the emergence of stars like Freddie Brown, Jack Sikma, and many others. Join us for episode two of taking flight!

Drew and Ryota are back with another Weekly Rundown and Rank’em. The first part of the episode the two breakdown the happenings of the past weekend and forecast for the upcoming week in sports. Updates consist of big performances in the NBA and an announcement of the play-in game's schedule for the final spot in the western conference (0:22). Collin Morikawa won his first major golf tournament at the age of 23. The top executives of the Power 5 conferences in College Football indicate that football in fall is very unlikely. The two also give updates on the MLS matches and provide a quick preview of the finals this coming week (15:08). The duo offer an update around the UEFA Champions League and other worldwide soccer news. Lastly, the two touch on the brawl between the Houston Astros and Oakland A's (28:00). In the second part of the episode, Drew and Ryota rank their favorite QB-RB duos in the NFL for the 2020 season (48:00). Where will the likes of Russell Wilson and Chris Carsons or Teddy Bridgewater and Christian McCaffery rank on the list? Listen and find out!

The Fresh out of College Podcast presents you with a new podcast series on the history of the Seattle SuperSonics. Drew and Ryota enjoyed the ESPN TV series The Last Dance and were inspired to talk about the Seattle SuperSonics’ history to learn and share what they learn to listeners. Both were SuperSonic fans but they thought there was much more to learn in depth and will produce 5 podcasts to cover different eras of the Sonics. The series will be called Taking Flight, a connection to the name behind the SuperSonic airplane project. The first episode brought to you today focuses on the initial beginnings of the SuperSonics starting from its founding in 1966 to the end of the 1972-1973 NBA season. In the podcast, you will learn about some of the Sonic legends that might have been overlooked and touch on the legends that we definitely do remember as Seattleites. Check it out!

To begin, Drew and Ryota recap some of the sports news around the nation (0:37). They take a deep dive into the NBA Bubble and highlight some outstanding performances and a standings update after several games. They later discuss some of the news revolving around the MLB and its COVID breakout on a couple of teams. They also review the WNBA standings, last week's PGA tournament, MLS, and NFL. For the last segment, they forecast for the weekend, and Drew quizzes Ryota on some of the upcoming NBA games (25:57). The second half will be about the hosts’ sports experience and where their passion for sports came from (31:30). They also discuss Seattle sports, how it has affected their lives, what it means to be a Seattle fan, and provide background for their favorite teams. After that, Drew and Ryota talk about their sports bucket list where they first talk about what has already been crossed off the list. Some of the things that are crossed off include attending a college football playoff game, watching a major championship game, and watching a Sonics game. Tune in to learn more about what other things they wish to do in the future!