Hard Headed Sports

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, Nick Ryan makes up for lost time, recapping the top stories from the past two weeks, including the NFL's first active openly gay player, Chris Paul leading the Suns to the NBA Finals, and the new NIL rule changes recently implemented by the NCAA. 

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, Nick Ryan explains why Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals was the best game that Kevin Durant has ever played. He then discusses why the Clippers are continuously the weirdest team in the NBA, and dives into the differing opinions on whether the mid-season MLB changes against substance usage are a good thing or a bad thing.

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, Nick Ryan talks excitedly about the possibility of the College Football Playoff finally expanding to a 12 team format. Ryan then discusses why Rick Carlisle is to blame for the Mavericks exit from the playoffs, not Kristaps Porzingis; and why James Harden's criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo was accurate. 

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, Nick Ryan breaks out the magnifying glass and identifies the main reason the Lakers could not overcome the Suns in their first round matchup. Ryan also investigates if the Trailblazers are really failing Damian Lillard as a franchise player, and explains why the Celtics promoting Brad Stevens to replace the retiring Danny Ainge is a genius move.

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports podcast, Nick Ryan discusses his favorite destination options for Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones. Ryan then dives into why he is frustrated with the media continuing to give Tua Tagovailoa bad press, why the Miami Heat never stood a chance in the first round against the Bucks, and why he thinks the Los Angeles Clippers needed to fall down 0-2 against the Mavericks to find success in the playoffs. 

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, Nick Ryan admits that he is excited about the future of the Detroit Lions and explains why he thinks Dan Campbell has a good chance of leading the franchise in the right direction. Ryan also discusses the rise in pitching dominance in the MLB and explains why he has changed his mind about the NBA Play-In Tournament. 

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, Nick Ryan dedicates the entire show to talking about the Aaron Rodgers drama that has surfaced over the past few weeks. Ryan discusses why Adam Schefter not having sources and deliberately dropping the story on draft is a weird development, whether or not the Packers have actually failed Rodgers, and where he would like to see Rodgers if he leaves Green Bay. 

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, Nick Ryan starts off the show clarifying his take on the Cincinnati Bengals drafting Ja'Marr Chase. He then dives into whether or not Justin Fields will be able to save the Chicago Bears from continuing their franchise QB hell. Ryan also talks about why he is a little concerned about the Pittsburgh Steelers apparent lack of concern in replacing Ben Roethlisberger who is on the verge of retirement. 

In this episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, it's the NFL draft special! Nick Ryan discusses and gives his reactions to the 2021 NFL Draft which includes some strong opinions. First and foremost, he feels like the Bengals royally screwed up in their selection of LSU WR Ja'Marr Chase and felt like they should have drafted Oregon T Penei Sewell. Also, Ryan lays out why he feels like the New York Giants are having a great draft, much to his surprise and why he feels the 49ers got their selection of quarterback right. 

In this tune-up episode of the Hard Headed Sports Podcast, Nick Ryan discusses the the trade between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos in which the Broncos acquired Teddy Bridgewater for a 6th round pick. Ryan also discusses why he doesn't understand the Falcons putting Julio Jones on the trading block and why the Trevor Bauer vs. Fernando Tatis Jr. beef is good for baseball.