Roadie on the Horn

ROTHPOD EP211 07/19/2024 - The Roadie on the Horn podcast is back once again with a recap of last week in sports... even when things are slow, we've always got something to talk about!

1:45 - MLB Home Run Derby, All Star Game chatter

12:10 - Jalen Brunson's contract extension, Mikal Bridges' future contract extension - good or bad for the NBA?

16:50 - Team USA basketball getting ready for the Olympics

20:00 - Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record for assists in a game, WNBA's new media deal worth billions of dollars

28:20 - Listener Questions

28:30 - ESPN drops Top 100 athletes of the 2000s list, who do we think should be in the top 2?

33:00 - Arizona State has an AI in Business degree - how can that be used in sports?

37:55 - Which book universe would we most want to live in?

Thanks for all the questions and, of course, for just listening! We appreciate all of you a bunch!

ROTHPOD EP210 - 07/12/24 - We are BACK with another ROTHPOD episode after a little bit longer of a break than normal, but we have a lot to chat about with news across the NHL, NBA, and MLB as well as some listener questions from the end-of-podcast folk that we know and love!

Timestamps:

1:25 - NHL Free Agency Wrap-Up + Ryan McLeod trade

13:50 - DeMar goes to SACTown, Chris Paul takes playing time over ring chasing in San Antonio

22:25 - MLB Home Run Derby + a recap of the season up to about the halfway point

32:35 - Eric asks about the Blue Jays' playoff chances, Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche offseason moves, and transfer QBs that we're excited about in the upcoming CFB season

45:55 - Who has the SECOND BEST contract ever behind the legendary Bobby Bonilla?

51:10 - Our favorite Canadian baseball players and favorite American hockey players, in the spirit!

55:00 - Which travel destinations are underrated, overrated, and properly rated?

ROTHPOD EP209 - 07/02/2024 - July is here which means the NBA, NHL offseason is in full swing! Both leagues have had some interesting Free Agency moves up to this point, so we're here to give our thoughts on everything going on in sports!

Timestamps:

1:10 - The NHL Draft at The Sphere - surprises, steals, and our thoughts on the top picks

8:40 - July 1 in NHL Free Agency - over a billion dollars of contracts given out, NHL record

40:45 - Paul George signs with 76ers, Klay Thompson signs with Mavericks

45:15 - If we could swap any 2 colors so that everything that is typically one color is the other and vice versa, which would we pick and why?

Thanks for everyone who listens in, we appreciate all of the support as always!

ROTHPOD - 06/28/24 - With the NHL season finally ending after a terrific Stanley Cup AND a bunch of news coming out of the NBA, including draft talk, we're back with another podcast!

Timestamps:

1:10 - Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win Stanley Cup, PLD and Ullmark trades, and the upcoming NHL Draft

29:40 - JJ Redick hired as next Lakers coach, Knicks trade a ton of assets for Mikal Bridges, and the 2024 NBA Draft including, of course, Bronny talk

47:00 - USA starts strong at Copa America but blows the second game thanks to a ridiculous red card

49:15 - Stanley Cup Game 7 way outdoes NBA Finals Game 5 in viewers - are we surprised?

53:30 - Our all-time favorites Cubs and Dodgers players

58:15 - With a BIZARRE past week or so in the MLB, what are the most bizarre moments of 2024 in NA sports so far?

01:04:15 - Kira and Phil ask: "When you’re in a public bathroom and someone knocks, what do you say?"

Thanks, as always, for all the support and questions! We had a BLAST making this week's episode!

ROTHPOD EP207 - 06/20/24 - The NBA Finals are over, in very quick fashion, but the Stanley Cup Final is not... so we have a lot to discuss! A big news week once more in the middle of June for the ROTHPOD fellas!

Timestamps:

01:05 - Oilers win two straight to push Stanley Cup to Game 6, looking to reverse sweep the Panthers + Pascal Vincent fired in Columbus, Markstrom traded to Devils

18:50 - Celtics make quick work of the Mavericks for their 18th NBA title, Monty Williams fired one year into his long, EXPENSIVE contract

26:15 - RIP Willie Mays, legend.

28:15 - Why are the White Sox SO BAD?

33:15 - What sporting venue that is no longer used or open did you most enjoy going to games at?

38:05 - You can pick ANY age to live the rest of your life at... what age are you choosing?

Thanks, once more, for all the support and all the questions! We love ya!

ROTHPOD EP206 - 06/13/24 - We're right in the middle of both the final series of both the NHL and NBA season, leaving us a lot to chat about in the sports world alongside news of Darren Waller's retirement and a few fun questions from the ROTHPOD faithful!

Timestamps:

1:05 - Stanley Cup Final - Panthers win both in Sunrise, leading up to a massive Game 3 for the Oilers in Edmonton

16:30 - NBA Finals - Dominance out of the Boston Celtics, up 3-0 against the Dallas Mavericks + some Dan Hurley chatter

29:55 - Darren Waller retires, rough last year for him

34:15 - Listener questions start here

34:20 - You're the owner of a franchise overnight in ANY sport - what team are you picking?

38:05 - What sporting event (one from US, one Internationally) would you most want to go to this summer if cost wasn't a factor?

42:20 - FINAL Q - What is your best memory on a boat?

Thanks to everyone who listened and asked questions, we really appreciate all of ya!

ROTHPOD EP205 - 06/05/2024

The ROTHPOD is back, again, for another fantastic episode as our favorite season is slowly coming to a wrap... but we've got two FANTASTIC title matchups ahead of us! Episode 205 has arrived and wow, we're fired up for this one!

Timestamps:

1:05 - Discussing the NHL's Conference Finals + the upcoming Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers

12:35 - The favorite Boston Celtics vs. the surprising underdog Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals - who wins and why?

18:20 - Christian McCaffrey and Justin Jefferson get BIG extensions, deservedly so

23:05 - Should the Leafs attempt to get Mitch Marner to waive his NTC, and if he does, where should he be dealt?

34:55 - Eric Jensen asks us about what the Rangers/Stars need to do in the offseason, our thoughts on an intriguing football team or two, baseball, and New York City activities

56:40 - OPERATION FLAGSHIP - What are our thoughts on the Redskins' free ticket sting operation many decades ago? GO WATCH THE NFL FILMS VIDEO!!!

01:00:50 - What are our alter ego names (first AND last names) and why?

Thanks to EVERYONE who listened, asked questions, interacted, etc.. we appreciate you!

ROTHPOD EP204 - 05/29/24 - The ROTHPOD is back as the NHL and NBA playoffs are now in their respective Conference Finals, albeit one side is much more competitive than the other! We also discuss the Nico Collins deal in Houston, the MLB including Negro League stats in their all-time leaderboards, and answer a bunch of great listener questions... give it a listen, we hope you enjoy!

Timestamps:

1:30 - NHL Conference Finals Discussion (NYR v FLA tied up at 2, EDM v DAL is a WILD one) + Bylsma back to Seattle, Ryan McDonagh trade, PWHL Walter Cup chatter

33:05 - NBA Playoffs roll on (Celtics dominate Pacers, Mavericks trying to close out the Timberwolves)

40:45 - Nico Collins gets PAID, extended 3Y/72M in Houston

46:40 - MLB adding Negro League stats to all-time leaderboards, changing some of the records (Josh Gibson's getting his respect!)

49:00 - Listener Questions

49:05 - Our former ROTHPOD Listener Captain asks us about the Indy 500, Jacob Trouba, Shota Imanaga (what a jinx!), and more

01:13:15 - A two-part question: The most SHOCKING/JAW-DROPPING sports moment of 2024 AND the most uplifting sports moment of 2024 up to this point

01:10:45 - What trade has most changed the course of a franchise, either for the better or the worse? Also, what do we order from fast food restaurants that may be considered to be a little bit odd to where people will look at you confused?

01:19:05 - The Designated Spot: Our top and bottom tier of one-hit wonders (and their songs)

Thanks as always for listening and for asking questions, we had a lot of fun with this week's episode!

ROTHPOD EP202 - 05/21/24 - Playoff action has raged on in both the NHL and NBA, so we're here with series previews for all of the Conference Finals action... plus, of course, some questions from our lovely listeners!

0:50 - Another super busy week in the NHL (Previews of NYR v FLA and DAL v EDM plus coaching hires/extensions in St. Louis and Carolina)

49:15 - NBA Conference Finals talk (Boston has a nice road to the Finals with an Indiana matchup, Should Mavericks-Timberwolves the best series' of all of the playoffs??)

01:04:40 - Top tier of throwback/classic jerseys, a self-asked question

01:08:35 - Steve asks us about the Knicks' contender-o-meter, Anthony Edwards' ranking among the most exciting players in the league, and what the Yankees should theoretically do to try to keep Juan Soto

01:17:40 - Who are our FAVORITE players of all-time from the four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

01:26:35 - The Designated Spot™ question of the week: Which Backyard Baseball character are we?!?!

Thanks for the questions and for the listens, we appreciate all of you very much!

ROTHPOD EP202 - 05/15/24 - The Roadie on the Horn Podcast has an episode for one and for all as the NHL/NBA Playoffs continue forward.. we've definitely got a lot to talk about!

0:50 - Stanley Cup Playoff Round 2 (Rangers attempt to not choke... as does every other team with a lead in the playoffs apparently!!!)

30:45 - NBA Round 2 Playoff talk (Celtics outclass the Cavs, Knicks fans want Boston, and two ELECTRIC series' out of the Western Conference)

44:50 - Jared Goff's MASSIVE extension in Detroit

50:55 - Listener Q's from RK's dad + Kira and Phil to wrap up a fun podcast (golf AND wacky food combos, what a mixture!)