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What will Crystal Palace ask Santa for this year? Is Chelsea on the naughty or nice list? Who's baking cookies to get some special favors? Our cheeky hosts come up with a Christmas wish-list for each of the 20 teams and discuss what they hope to see under the tree this holiday season.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Christmas Special

04:59 Chelsea's Consistency Challenge

08:00 Arsenal's Search for a Striker

11:47 Nottingham Forest's Star Player

15:57 Brighton's Dominance Dilemma

20:00 Brentford's Away Game Struggles

21:52 Fulham's Home Advantage

22:55 Tottenham's Coaching Conundrum

24:13 Defensive Strategies and Coaching Changes

25:01 Tottenham's Potential and Coaching Philosophy

26:44 Newcastle's Identity Crisis

29:59 Manchester United's Roster Overhaul

33:23 West Ham's Need for Identity

35:42 Everton's Ownership and Goal-Scoring Needs

37:59 Leicester City's Path to Stability

40:47 Crystal Palace's Struggles and Solutions

43:03 Ipswich Town's Survival Wish

44:13 Wolves' Defensive Woes

45:57 Southampton's Acceptance of Reality

48:42 Christmas Wishes for the League and Fans

My lord, what a game in Los Angeles. Buffalo might just be the most entertaining team to watch. Are the Eagles Superbowl favorites or fugazzi contenders? You bet your balls we got picks!

Chapters

02:34 Two Minute Drill

14:00 Rams vs. Bills: Game of the Year

25:22 Eagles: Fugazzi?

33:16 Vikings: Underrated Super Bowl Contenders?

37:10 NFC North Division Dynamics

42:49 Quarterback Conundrums

50:52 Playoff Picture Predictions

58:25 Betting Corner Live Picks

How many yards is enough for a running back to actually win the MVP? Did Bryce Young save his career? NFL South and West locked in a log jam.

Chapters

00:25 Thanksgiving and Cake Preferences

02:05 Two Minute Drill

10:27 Deep Dive: Eagles vs. Ravens

30:03 Steelers vs. Bengals: A High-Scoring Showdown

35:38 Defensive Strengths and Concerns

39:49 MVP Race: Barkley vs. Allen

47:59 NFC South Dynamics

53:51 NFC West Playoff Picture

57:06 Josh Allen's Unique Touchdown Play

Premiere League matches are back. Liverpool heads the pack while Manchester City struggles to keep up. Arsenal showing they have the weapons to compete. Competition for the top 4 spots is heating up!

Chapters

01:35 Match Week 12 Performances and Surprises

04:10 Liverpool's Performance Against Southampton

07:24 Arsenal's Solid Win Over Nottingham Forest

09:39 Wolves' Resurgence in the Premier League

11:48 Surprises: Manchester City and Crystal Palace

16:22 Liverpool's Position in the Title Race

18:39 Arsenal's Challenge and Man U's Struggles

21:09 The Business of Football: Selling Players

22:47 Champions League Review

28:44 Ranking the Top Wingers in the Premier League

Moscato and Tyler pick up the slack as Deuce sits out due to his alarm clock not going off in time. Many NFL offenses were late to show up to work this week as well. Even with a short staff we stepped up to cover all of this weeks most compelling results.

Chapters

01:31 Two Minute Drill

10:00 Key Performances and Highlights

19:45 MVP Conversations: Saquon Barkley vs. CMC

29:56 NFC Elite: Eagles vs. Lions

39:51 NFC West Struggles and Future Outlook

49:37 Denver Broncos: Bo Nix's Impact

55:08 NFC North: A Competitive Landscape

Are the Cavs really the best team in the East? Is Golden State's defense good enough to carry them to a championship and is Kuminga a part of that? Who fixes it first between Indiana, Milwaukee or Miami?

Deuce and Paul go through the 10 best storylines in the NBA thus far.

Chapters

01:11 Cleveland Cavaliers' Impressive Start

02:29 Analyzing the Celtics vs. Cavaliers Matchup

08:28 Philadelphia 76ers' Offseason Drama

17:11 Concerns for Eastern Conference Teams

26:34 The NBA's TV Ratings Discussion

28:47 The Decline of NBA Ratings

37:09 The Rise of Nikola Jokic

48:23 The Golden State Warriors' Surprising Success

55:53 Rim Protection and Trade Talks

58:04 The Toronto Raptors: Best Bad Team

01:00:38 Surprising Everyone: Ochai Abaji and Jakob Poeltl

01:06:54 RJ Barrett's Evolution and Darko Ryakovich's System

On a special guest edition of the pod, Paul brings on three different EPL fans, live from the United Kingdom. As representing supporters of Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Liverpool, they dive into rumors and expectations for their clubs. Only one of these faces possible relegation (we'll let you guess who).

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the EPL Discussion

04:54 Fan Perspectives on Their Teams

09:54 Title Race Analysis

15:00 Relegation Battle Insights

18:31 Managerial Support and Team Dynamics

19:13 Transfer Window Insights and Player Depth

20:49 Newcastle's Transfer Strategy and Player Needs

22:44 Liverpool's Transfer Challenges and Player Contracts

28:29 Upcoming Matches and Team Expectations

33:02 Concerns Over Player Retention and Ownership Issues

A first ever live musical performance kicks off the show as we run our patented Two Minute Drill. Then your favorite Rookie hosts break down each of Sundays matchups, finishing off by investigating what's going on with NFL kickers.

Chapters

03:02 Two Minute Drill

09:00 Quarterback Performances and Team Dynamics

11:52 Playoff Implications and Future Matchups

15:10 Coaching Strategies and Team Adjustments

17:46 Injury Impact and Player Development

20:50 Looking Ahead: Playoff Picture and Predictions

34:57 Steelers vs. Chiefs: A Christmas Showdown

36:06 Russell Wilson and the Steelers' Playoff Hopes

37:53 Steelers Defense: A Force to Be Reckoned With

40:03 Danny Smith: The Special Teams Maestro

43:13 Ravens' Injury Woes and Their Impact

45:47 49ers: Searching for Identity

47:53 Rams: Back in the NFC West Conversation?

49:00 Lions' Dominance: A Historical Perspective

49:55 Caleb Williams: Future Hall of Famer or Bust?

52:52 Bo Nix: Rookie of the Year?

57:00 Kickers: The Unpredictable Game Changers

Deuce and Paul dive deep into this years NBA Cup. What worked last year? How to make future iterations better? And what to watch for this year.

Chapters

01:55 The Purpose and Impact of the NBA Cup

04:41 Understanding the Tournament Structure

08:44 Incentives for Players in the NBA Cup

10:38 Group Analysis: Which Teams To Watch

32:16 Group Dynamics and Rivalries

34:32 Randomness vs. Rivalries in Scheduling

36:15 Creating Compelling Storylines

39:00 Manufacturing Excitement in the NBA

42:16 Globalizing the NBA Cup

46:58 Incorporating International Teams

50:06 The Legacy of Winning the NBA Cup

58:16 Final Thoughts on NBA Ratings and Future

In this episode, your favorite hosts Paul and Paul dive into the current state of the Premier League during the international break. Top teams, mid-table dynamics, the relegation battle and a ranking of the best strikers in the league.

Chapters

02:00 Current Premier League Standings

05:34 Manchester City's Challenges

09:10 Mid-Table Teams and Their Prospects

12:46 Brighton and Their Evolution

17:00 Fulham and Brentford's Resilience

21:01 Manchester United's Transition

24:59 Bournemouth's Steady Performance

25:13 Relegation Battle Overview

32:58 Relegation Predictions: Southampton

36:07 Ranking Premier League Strikers: The Criteria

38:06 Honorable Mentions: Emerging Talents

40:10 Top Five Strikers: The Countdown Begins

42:27 Analyzing the Fourth Best Striker: Yohan Wissa

44:41 Chris Wood: The Unexpected Contender

46:27 Nicholas Jackson: Chelsea's Rising Star

48:40 The Second Best Striker: Olly Watkins or Solanke

57:34 The Best Striker in the Prem: Alexander Isak

01:02:57 Conclusion: The State of Strikers