This week we reviewed Drew’s Blast from the Past which was about Lebron James’ decision (0:48). Ryota shares his weekly world record hunt, and a world record he may try to compete against in the future (9:07). As well, Drew and Ryota refresh their short term memory (10:24), and another installation of “are they worth it” featuring JT Realmuto (29:24). Then they forecast for the upcoming 4th of July weekend (44:03). In the second half of the podcast, Drew and Ryota discuss the state of the NWSL, especially in response to the Orlando Pride withdrawing from the NWSL Challenge Cup after positive tests within the team (46:06). Finally, the podcast concludes with their reactions to the release of the NBA schedule and bold predictions for the NBA playoffs (59:37).

Drew and Ryota discuss the impact Ken Griffey Jr. had on the game of baseball and the city of Seattle. As well, the two debate other influential and impactful athletes including Micheal Jordon, Lebron James, Ichiro, Tom Brady, and Sue Bird. Should college athletes get paid? This has been a major controversy for many years and with the allegations about Zion and Duke University recently, we thought it would be a good topic to talk about. California and Florida have passed laws to allow student athletes to earn compensation based off of their name, image and likeness, which is one way a student-athlete could potentially make money in the future. But, compensating players is complicated and we dive into the murky waters.

In the third episode of Fresh out of College, Shane Kaneshiro, Drew and Ryota's close college friend from the bay area joins the podcast. The three go through the weekly segments, “world record hunt,” short-term memory,” and “forecast for the weekend,” with Shane discussing his winners for this week's sporting events in golf, soccer, and UFC (20:05). Drew also introduces a new segment called “blast from the past” (2:22). News broke that Jamal Adams, a two-time pro-bowler for the NY Jets, has requested a trade from the team, and the three debate Adams’ worth and where he could end up (34:10). Furthermore, college football is on the horizon, and the three discuss the workability of having a college football season (50:05). Finally, the podcast concludes with Drew, Ryota, and Shane, giving their perspectives as fans on the MLB situation (58:11).

In the second episode of Fresh out of College, Drew and Ryota introduce a new segment called “imagine that” where they dive into Kyrie Irving discussing the possibilities of having a new league (1:10). The start dates for the WNBA, MLS, NWSL, and UEFA start dates are discussed, and the two give their thoughts about what sports in the US will look like with COVID-19 present (12:30). Chuba Hubbard recently spoke out against his coach, Mike Gundy, and Drew and Ryota discuss the importance of college athletes having a voice (35:42). Finally, the two debate the impact technology has had on the sports world. They discuss the pros and cons of having a virtual strike zone in baseball and talk about the missed goal in Sheffield United vs. Aston Villa (43:12).

In the first episode of the Fresh out of College Podcast, college graduates take a look at the world of sports and popular culture. Drew and Ryota run through the weekly segments, including “performer of the week” and “world record hunt, also they introduce a new piece called “are they worth it” (6:10). Furthermore, they dive into the current court case surrounding the New York Yankees and take a look back at the Astros and Red Sox involvement in cheating; and what this all means for the reputation of the MLB (25:17). Finally, they discuss the restart of the NBA and the implications if there is no basketball (39:14).