In this episode we are going to give our first impressions of Brooklyn's big 3, and we will also discuss whether the media is too hard on pro athletes. After that we will talk about Ben Simmons and the 76ers, Miami’s slow start, teams we are most surprised and disappointed by, and three players that are surprising us this season that are non all stars. To end off the show, we will talk about the Clippers early season success, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, and whether the Utah Jazz are legit threats or not. Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River BrownGuest: Alan Batista

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In this episode we are going to talk about the recent head coaching hirings in the NFL. This includes Urban Meyer to the Jaguars, Robert Saleh to the Jets, Arthur Smith to the Falcons, Brandon Staley to the Chargers, and Dan Campbell to the Lions. Then we will talk about what the Saints should do at QB not that Brees may be retiring, if the Rams will move on from Goff, and who will win offensive rookie of the year.We will then finish off the episode reviewing the AFC and NFC Championship games while also doing our Pick Em’s for this weekend as well.

Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River BrownBeginning 00:00

What does the Urban Meyer hiring mean for the Jaguars? Will he turn their franchise around? 06:42-18:01

Was Robert Saleh a home run hire for the New York Jets?  18:02-32:12

Will Arthur Smith get the most out of this Atlanta Falcons offense? 32:18-42:58

Was Brandon Staley the Right hire for Justin Herbert? 43:07-52:50

Can Dan Campbell Turn The Lions Around? 52:57-01:01:25

Justin Herbert or Justin Jefferson? Who’s offensive rookie of the year? 01:01:42-01:09:20

What should the Saints do at QB? 01:09:35-01:20:05

Will Jared Goff be on the Rams next season? 01:20:08-01:31:00

Afc championship preview/prediction 01:31:18-01:42:14

Nfc championship preview/prediction 01:42:18-01:50:51

NFL Pick ‘Em: AFC & NFC Championship Game Predictions 01:50:59-01:56:50

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In this episode we are going to talk about the blockbuster James Harden trade, will it work out in Brooklyn? Caris Levert going to the Pacers, Oladipo to the Rockets, and we’ll talk about Kyrie Irving’s absence from the Brooklyn Nets. 

After talking about the James Harden trade and Kyrie, we’ll transition to talking about Bradley Beal and Zach Lavine. Are their talents being wasted on bad teams? We’ll also talk about Jerami Grant’s great start with the Pistons, if we’re impressed with OKC, and if Lamelo is the leading candidate for Rookie of the year. 

Then we will finish off the show with our top five MVP rankings so far.

Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown

Does James Harden make Brooklyn championship favorites? Will it work? 05:37-37:10

What does Victor Oladipo bring to the Houston Rockets? 37:15-51:24

Did Indiana get a future star in Caris LeVert? 51:27-01:03:09

How much of a problem is Kyrie Irving’s absence? 01:03:12-01:16:53

Are Zach Lavine and Bradley Beals talents being wasted on bad teams? 01:16:56-01:30:02

Have you been impressed with how well OKC has been playing? 01:30:05-01:40:42

Thoughts on Jerami Grant flourishing with the Pistons 01:40:49-01:50:18

Is LaMelo the leading candidate for ROTY? 01:50:22-01:58:07

Early MVP Rankings (Top 5) 01:59:28-02:10:25

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In this episode we are going to talk about the CFP national championship, Deshaun Watson trade packages, Doug Pederson's firing, and then we are going to preview all of the matchups for the divisional round playoff games, and give our prediction for the games as well. 

To finish off the episode, we will end it off with NFL Pick ‘Em Divisional round edition 

Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown

Reacting to the College Football championship 02:55-15:55

Best destination for Deshaun Watson? (3 trade packages) 16:15-25:46

Will Doug Pedersen be the Jets next Head Coach? 25:58-35:17

Should the Eagles stick with Wentz or move on? 35:23-40:30

Reacting to the Bills and Browns getting their first playoff win in over 20 years 40:34-48:09

Rams vs Packers Preview/Prediction: Bad Matchup for Green Bay? 48:38-57:36

Ravens vs Bills Preview/Prediction: Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen— who will lead their team to victory? 57:43-01:04:15

Browns vs Chiefs Preview/Prediction: Do you give the Browns a chance? 01:04:29-01:09:50

Buccaneers vs Saints Preview/Prediction: Third times the charm for the Bucs? 01:09:57-01:16:54

NFL Pick ‘Em: Divisional Round Predictions 01:18:39-01:26:39

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In this episode we are going to talk about what’s wrong with the Toronto Raptors, the season ending injury to Markelle Fultz, Pacers hot start, Julius Randle and the Knicks emergence, and who has been the most impressive rookie so far.

Then we will finish off the episode debating if the Trail Blazers are in need of one more piece, if the Suns are a legit threat, and how far Houston can go if Harden stays. 

Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown

What’s wrong with the Toronto Raptors? Will they turn it around? 02:57-17:10

Thoughts on Markelle Fultz injury 17:16-26:46

Pacers hot start: Are they for real? 27:03-36:11

Julius Randle emergence: Thoughts and are the Knicks legit? 36:17-58:38

Who is the most impressive rookie so far? 58:44-01:10:58

What’s the missing piece for the Portland Trail Blazers? 01:11:02-01:29:40

How much of a threat are the Phoenix Suns? 01:29:47-01:39:20

How far can the Houston Rockets go if James Harden stays? 01:39:23-02:01:13

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In this episode we are going to preview all of the six Wild Card matchups for the NFL this weekend. Then we are going to finish off the show with NFL Pick ‘Em Wild Card edition and also give our Super Bowl picks. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack BarteckBeginning 00:00Movie talk 01:00-05:42Colts vs Bills Preview/Prediction: Will the Bills keep their offense rolling against a great defense? 05:50-18:02Rams vs Seahawks Preview/Prediction: If Goff doesn’t play is this a give me game for the Seahawks? 18:08-28:48Buccaneers vs Washington Preview/Prediction: Possible upset? 28:59-37:56Ravens vs Titans Preview/Prediction: Will the Ravens get payback? 38:00-46:01Bears vs Saints Preview/Prediction: Can Chicago keep up? 46:03-52:55Browns vs Steelers Preview/Prediction: Stefanski tests positive for Covid— Will this cost the Browns the game? 53:00-01:02:09NFL Pick ‘Em: Wild Card Predictions 01:02:21-01:17:04

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In this episode we are going to talk about Derrick Henry, Deshaun Watson, then give some award predictions such as the MVP, and comeback player of the year. After that we will react to Fitzgerald retiring, Justin Herbert and Justin Jefferson’s great rookie season, and Tua’s bad game against the Bills. Then we will finish off the episode talking about the Adam Gase firing and the Doug Pederson debacle versus Washington on Sunday night. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck

Derrick Henry 2k season: Is he the most dominant running back you’ve ever seen? 02:51-17:50

Will Deshaun Watson’s career be wasted with the Texans? How can they turn things around? 17:56-29:19

Who is your MVP? 29:26-37:46

Who is your comeback player of the year? 38:05-46:19

Reacting to Larry Fitzgerald retiring 46:20-54:30

Justin Jefferson breaks rookie receiving record thoughts 54:40-01:02:01

What’s the best way for the Chargers to build around Justin Herbert? (Coach, free agency, etc) 01:02:20-01:14:41

Should the Dolphins draft a QB to replace Tua Tagovailoa? 01:14:59-01:34:05

Is Adam Gase the worst Jets coach in history? 01:34:27-01:43:46

Did Doug Pederson cost the Giants a playoff spot? Is he the problem in Philly? 01:43:56-01:54:27

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In this episode we are going to go over the NFC and AFC playoff scenarios. That includes who will get the Wild Card spots in each conference, the 1st round bye, and who will ultimately win the NFC East. Then, we will talk about J.J. Watt’s emotional press conference, how far Tannehill and Henry can take the Titans, and our thoughts on Tua getting benched, Haskins getting cut, and on Herbert breaking the rookie TD record.Then we will finish off the episode with NFL Pick ‘Em Week 17, and our power rankings for Week 17. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck

NFC Wild Card Scenarios: Who Gets in? 00:55-16:55

NFC East Prediction: 16:56-27:11

AFC Wild Card Scenarios: Who Gets In? 27:15-38:20

Reacting to JJ Watts emotional press conference 38:25-46:48

Tannehill & Henry: How far can they take the Titans? 47:00-56:29

Thoughts on Tua being benched again 56:33-01:08:58

Justin Herbert breaks the TD record thoughts (rank rookie QB’s so far) 01:09:00-01:18:15

Reacting to Dwayne Haskins getting cut. What’s next? 01:18:21-01:33:00

How dangerous will the Seahawks be in the playoffs? (How far can they go) 01:33:05-01:41:23

NFL Pick ‘Em Week 17 01:41:30-01:51:31

NFL Power Rankings Week 17 01:51:36-02:03:40

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In today’s episode we are going to recap the Warriors/Nets game, and the Clippers/Lakers game by giving our take on how big of a threat the Nets are, the keys to success for the Clippers, and if Curry can carry this Warriors team to the playoffs

Then we are going to give some trade packages for James Harden, talk about Giannis’s contract extension, and players who didn’t get a contract extension such as Lonzo Ball and John Collins.

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck

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In this episode we are going to talk about Justin Herbert tying the rookie TD record, Kyler Murray vs Jalen Hurts, the Dolphins and Pats game, if the Bills can make the Super Bowl, and if the Jets ultimately cost themselves the #1 pick.Then we’ll transition and talk about Corey Davis’ breakout year, our NFC East prediction, how confident we are in the Saints, the Steelers play calling, and players who got snubbed from the Pro Bowl.Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck

Thoughts on Herbert tying the rookie TD record (and being the all time rookie leader in 300+ yard games) 02:08-10:45

Kyler vs Hurts: Who Played Better? 10:50-22:40

Tua beats Belichick: Were you impressed? 22:43-33:03

Can the Bills make the Super Bowl? (Thoughts on their 1st division title since 1995) 33:08-42:24

Jets or Jaguars: Who Will get the #1 pick? 42:43-55:38

Where do the Jets go from here? 55:42-01:07:03

Jags Fans thoughts on Lawrence 01:07:48-01:19:55

Thoughts on Corey Davis breakout season 01:20:16-01:27:17

Washington or Giants: Who Will win the NFC East? 01:27:32-01:35:54

How confident are you in the Saints? (Even after losing to KC) 01:36:02-01:42:47

Steelers Problems 01:42:50-01:50:44

Who got snubbed from the Pro Bowl? 01:50:59-02:00:54

NFL Pick ‘Em Week 16 02:01:00-02:12:29

NFL Power Rankings Week 16 02:12:30-02:25:25

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