IGGY Sports Talk

In this episode, Patriots reporter for NBC Sports Boston Phil Perry joins the show to give insight on how things are different in New England under the helm of new head coach Jerod Mayo. Phil and Iggy discuss the QB competition between Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett and also look ahead at when maybe the 2024 3rd overall pick, Drake Maye could become the starter if he's not named it for Week 1.

The episode wraps up with Phil predicting where Bill Belichick could be coaching new season.

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Ryan Lavarnway is a 10-year former MLB player and a World Series champion that didn't have the easiest MLB career, but one that helped him grow as a person. During his career, Ryan was called up to the MLB 26 times and he learned a lot from each of those experiences, which he shares in this conversation.

Ryan also share a story about his time with the 2013 Red Sox that played a big factor in helping them win the World Series.

Ryan is now a keynote speaker, leadership coach and also does some work as an analyst and coach.

This is the Stanley Cup Finals Preview for casual hockey fans and die-hard hockey fans. NHL Analyst and Bleacher Report Open Ice Content Creator Jonny Lazarus joined the show to break down why you should tune into this year's Stanley Cup Final, including players to watch, keys to the series and how the distance could play a factor. Iggy and Jonny also preview the NHL Draft, which is taking place at the sphere in Las Vegas, and share their thoughts on the potential No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini.

Lastly, Jonny shares his journey of becoming an NHL content creator and gives insight on how you could do the same with your favorite sport.

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Jack O'Hara is a 10-year podcaster that's recorded over 80 episodes and interviewed guests like Magic Johnson, Tony Khan and Lisa Ann. Iggy and Jack discuss the first steps on how to start a podcast and then dive into then ins and outs of how to gradually find your voice and specific niche. Jack then breaks down how he's been able to get in contact with such big guests and explains the best way to approach a potential guest. Lastly, Jack and Iggy share the secret on how they've been able to post consistent episodes and grow an audience.

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Alan Roden, top prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays, joined the show to speak about the mental side of being a minor league baseball player. Iggy and Alan start off being discussing Alan's passions outside of the game then get into how Alan disconnects outside of the game. Alan then dives into how he tries to stay present and practice gratitude when waiting to be called up to the next level. Lastly, Alan shares the best advice that he's received and explains how he still uses it to this day.

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Mel Kiper Jr and Iggy speaks about how organizations have changed their approach to helping draft prospects transition smoother and focus more on developing the mental side. Mel also shares how the mental side of draft evaluations has changed over time.

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ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Field Yates is well known for his mock drafts ahead of the NFL Draft and he joins Jake Iggy for the second time during this draft process to look into which quarterbacks could slide in the draft, similar to Will Levis last season.

Field and Iggy also look into the Patriots quarterback options at the #3 pick and Field shares if New England would lean more towards drafting Drake Maye or JJ McCarthy. Field also gives his thoughts on if newly signed veteran Jacoby Brissett could start over which ever QB the Patriots draft.

Next week Mel Kiper Jr joins the show ahead draft night...

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Mike Tannenbaum, the former New York Jets General Manager and is the current ESPN NFL Front Office Insider joins the show. Mike and Jake discuss which teams try to trade up for a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft and Mike predicts a few trades. Lastly, Mike shares which NFL teams could be looking for a quarterback and how many from the position could be taken in the first few rounds.

Our latest episode of Iggy Sports Talk dives deep into the off-the-field qualities that separate good NFL prospects from great ones, focusing on the mental prowess of quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL draft. Host Jake Iggy sits down with the renowned ESPN NFL draft analyst Field Yates to explore nuances often overshadowed by the physical highlights of the NFL combine.

In the conversation with Field Yates, we unpack the psychological attributes that lend a competitive edge to prospective NFL quarterbacks. Field highlights the leadership and maturity skills of top quarterbacks like Caleb Williams and other prominent players. The discussion reveals how these athletes demonstrate resilience and influence, shedding light on potential that goes well beyond the field. Field also addresses the significance of the mental makeup of the players in determining their future success in the NFL, asserting none of the discussed prospects lack in this area.

Scott Braun, co-host of Foul Territory joins the show to discuss the winners (6:28-10:51) and losers (10:52-21:38) of the MLB offseason. Scott and Jake look into the current state of MLB free agency and analyze changes that could be made (2:49-6:27). Lastly, they look into teams to look out for going into this upcoming 2024 MLB season (19:29-23:05).

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Dive into the full episode for an in-depth experience of MLB offseason discussions, strategic analyses, and forward-thinking insights with Jake Iggy and guest Scott Braun. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking exchanges and inspiring stories on Iggy Sports Talk, coming your way soon.