Special Guest: Rick Naething

Topics Discussed:

1. Who the hell is Tyson Bagent, is he the next Brock Purdy and is there a QB controversy in Chicago?
2. What are our thoughts on the recent phenomenon known as a radio burst that has travelled for more than 8 billion years?
3. Do we feel that space travel will be made available in our lifetime for those not in the Uber class?
4. What do we think Microsoft can do for the gaming industry after their recent acquisition of Activision/Blizzard and the future of game playing?
5. What do we feel will happen to Michigan and head coach Jim Harbaugh after the recent scandal where they are accused of stealing signals?
6. Does anyone care about this year's MLB World Series?
7. Are we impressed with Andre Iguodala’s basketball career and envious of him joining a venture capital firm?
8. How should we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s impact on modern rock music, the differences between Nevermind and In Utero?
9. What are our thoughts on Shaquille O’Neal signing Angel Reese as his first deal with Reebok?
10. Is it possible to crawl out of the political hole the country has dug itself into, or are we witnessing the end of democracy?

Special Guests: Tim and Doug Feyes

Topics Discussed:

1. Do we blame the time zone change on the recent Bills loss or is there something truly to worry about?
2. What do we think about the fine for George Kittle's shirt that taunts the Dallas Cowboys?
3. Do we believe there is any correlation in the shortened preseason to NFL injuries?
4. What do we think about the legitimacy of NFL trade rumors and what teams would benefit the most from these huge names?
5. What storylines for this upcoming NHL season are we looking forward to?
6. What do we attribute to the collapse of the higher seeds in MLB playoffs?
7. What do we think about OnlyFans TV streaming service?
8. What are our feelings on the Disney+ series Ahsoka and the state of the Star Wars universe?
9. Are we scared about the impact of the actors' strike on upcoming movie releases?
10. What do we think are the changes the Yankees are going to make? And what would we do if it were up to us?

Special Guest: Sadie Campanella

Topics Discussed:

1. What do we think is going to happen in the MLB baseball playoffs?
2. Have we seen videos of Sphere in Las Vegas and what do we think about this brilliant leveraging of modern technology and architecture?
3. How good for baseball is it that the average time of an MLB game was 2:39 and could they go even further?
4. Do we like Coco Gauff’s chances in the China Open? Is she the best female player in the world currently and what do you think about being a sports superstar at 19?
5. Which 1-3 NFL team looks worse right now? Giants or Patriots?
6. What do we think about Caleb Williams, his future in the NFL and what NIL and the transfer portal has done for his career?
7. Why do we think the NFL altered its gambling policy and what messages does it send?
8. Are Matt Stafford and the Rams back after their Super Bowl hangover with the addition of Puca Nacua?
9. What are some other things we wish Taylor Swift attached her name to?
10. Do you think Simone Biles is ready for the big stage again and is she better after taking time off for her mental health?

Special Guests: Stephanie Ford-Steffan and Janis Robare

Topics Discussed:

1. How serious should we take Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce being seen together?
2. How great were the Yankees in the 90's versus today's team and what superstitions do we have to support our teams?
3. What have been our biggest surprises and disappointments for fantasy football?
4. What is your secret stash player that you’re the most excited about and how are we feeling about our fantasy football seasons so far?
5. Do we feel bad for Sean Payton and the Broncos after them giving up 70 points?
6. What do we think about Haley Van Voorhis’ future in football, the NCAA and beyond?
7. Are we excited about a possible Office reboot after writers strike is over and what other content are we happy about returning?
8. Why do you think it took this long for top industry executives to come to the table for the WGA, as the timeline clearly represents a willingness to finally get things accomplished?
9. What are our thoughts on the FTC filing an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon?
10. Do we ever see a large portion of industry trusting their files to AI services and will AI ever be more than just a parlor trick or a way to parse data quickly?

Special Guest: James William Smart

Topics Discussed:

1. What teams are we overreacting about after the first two weeks of the NFL season?
2. What does a world look like with all genetic mutations able to be spotted before you’re even aware of them?
3. Do injuries to Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley and JK Dobbins prove why NFL franchises don’t want to pay RB’s big money?
4. Do we have faith in James Gunn for phase 2 of DC Extended Universe?
5. Do we feel sorry for Phil Mickelson and should there be any repercussions for him betting $1B on sports?
6. How have AAA games changed in our lifetime and what is your favorite game ever?
7. How do we feel about a possible EpiPen alternative in a nasal spray?
8. Can we hope to improve safety and security at NFL games or does the modern day gladiatorial event bring out the worst in people?
9. How incredible is it for Rockies starter Ryan Feltner to pitch 4 months after getting hit in the head?
10. With the most vulnerable portion of a company’s IT security profile being its employees, how can they defend against socially based attacks like these?

Special Guest: Jeff Stoltzfus

We talk with Jeff Stoltzfus from "Shut Up Football!" about our thoughts on the upcoming NFL season and go division by division. We will predict who we like to win each division and maybe even give some hot takes on surprises that could be forthcoming!

Special Guest: Amy Warren

Topics Discussed:

1. What are our thoughts on the effect of Shohei Otani tearing his UCL and possibly needing Tommy John surgery for the second time?
2. Why are the Yankees so bad and what would you do to fix the team if you had a say in it?
3. With all 3 first round rookie QB’s all named starters, should coaches protect rookies or throw them in the fire?
4. What do the Bills need to do to adjust without Von Miller at the beginning of the season and will the addition of veteran Leonard Floyd fill that hole?
5. Why do you think the 49ers gave up on Trey Lance? What does it say about the Cowboys?
6. How important are early season wins (and losses) for a college sports team and what are your thoughts on being a college athlete in the NIL era?
7. What do we think about Wander Franco being put on administrative leave from MLB?
8. Do we think Coco Gauff can be the next big thing in Tennis and who do we like to win this year’s Open?
9. Should A'ja Wilson be pushed more as the face of the WNBA or what else should they do marketing-wise?
10. What are some of the things we’ve made AI do for us already?

Special Guest: Matt Angier

Topics Discussed:

1. What are our biggest concerns about the fires in Maui?
2. What are our thoughts about the Michael Oher and Tuohy family case? Do we have insight on who is right or even who is telling the truth?
3. What are we going to remember the most about this past NFL offseason?
4. What do we think about Alvin Kamara's assault charge and the laughable NFL response to clearly problematic behavior?
5. What should we think of all of these colleges moving conferences?
6. What do we think about the Jets signing Dalvin Cook and have our thoughts on the Jet’s playoff hopes this season increased?
7. Do we see any changes to WWE after merger with UFC’s parent company Endeavor?
8. What is our take on the state of the field in Arizona from this past Super Bowl?
9. What were our favorite memories of the 1998 New York Yankees team?
10. Are we going to see the new DC file Blue Beetle? Should DC continue to cast young, relevant actors and bring us fun (less gritty storylines)?

Special Guest: Jefim Piekarz

Topics Discussed:

1. Who is the team to beat after the MLB trade deadline?
2. What went wrong with the Mets this year and should they feel hopeful for the future?
3. What are our thoughts on a possible legends homerun derby?
4. Is the current Yankee lineup truly a winner and why didn't they make any significant moves before the trade deadline?
5. What are our thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' recent behavior with the Jets?
6. Where do we see Jonathan Taylor landing and do we see him coming back to form?
7. Would you eat chicken or any other meat grown in a lab otherwise known as cultivated meat?
8. What did we think of MCU's Secret Invasion and are we in the final days of the MCU?
9. Pick Your Balls
10. What impact will generative AI have in the news cycle and on journalism in general?

Special Guest: George Robare

Topics Discussed:

1. Do we think the USWNT could be the first to ever three-peat a World Cup?
2. What are our thoughts about Wrexham AFC facing off against Manchester United?
3. What do we think will be the effect of Messi playing in the MLS on American kids and this country as a whole?
4. How are these Saudi Arabian backed deals impacting the football world and what happens to a sport loved by the world when all the superstars are playing in one place?
5. Why are NFL franchises giving fully guaranteed contracts to rookies?
6. How did Giants GM Joe Schoen annihilate Saquon Barkley so badly and will it effect Barkley’s play this upcoming season?
7. Will the recent successes of Barbie and Oppenheimer help or hurt the writers and actors strikes?
8. What do we think about Netflix’s inability to read the room and the future of AI generated content both with actors and with writers?
9. Have we tried or do we have any interest in playing pickleball and do we think the pickleball phenomenon will last?
10. Do we miss cable and what are your favorite ‘must watch’ movies?