Thad is joined by NFL GM Tom Telesco to talk through the ins and outs of firing season in the NFL, as coaches and front offices have started to get let go from their teams this week. 

First, Thad and Tom break down the College Football Playoff as we are down to four teams. They look at Indiana's remarkable turnaround and the paths Ole Miss, Oregon and Miami took to get here. Then, the GMs look at who's been fired so far in the NFL, what goes into these decisions and where teams are looking to go from here. Plus, we answer your listener questions! 

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Our Best Of series continues with Scott Servais sharing how he builds clubhouse culture, Bill Barnwell on the evolution of analytics in the NFL, Greg Maddux gives a scouting report on fellow Hall of Famers, Jason Garrett’s unforgettable Michael Irvin story, Derek Shelton’s MLB game-day routine, Jon Morosi on relationship-building as an MLB insider, and Matt Klentak on building winners in Milwaukee and Philadelphia.

We hope you have a wonderful New Year and appreciate all of the support!

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Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough welcome Remy Cofield, GM of Arkansas University, for a behind-the-scenes look at the business of building winning teams. Remy shares NBA lessons learned with the Boston Celtics from his origin story and getting hired by Danny Ainge,  to currently navigating NIL, transfers, and roster churn, Cofield explains how programs can stay competitive in an era where college sports increasingly mirror pro free agency.

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Thad and Ryan open the show by pulling back the curtain on what this time of year really looks like for an MLB front office — from talent evaluation and contract negotiations to honestly assessing where your team stands.

Then Ryan dives into the NBA trade deadline, breaking down potential buyers and sellers, what the Warriors might do, and how front offices approach big midseason decisions.

Plus, the GMs answer listener questions to close the show!

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Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough sit down with Super Bowl–winning coach John DeFilippo for a deep dive into quarterback development, leadership inside an NFL building, and how elite offenses are really built. From coaching Carson Wentz during his MVP-caliber run to the pressures of coordinating in the league’s toughest markets, DeFilippo shares candid insight from his journey across the NFL and college football.

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Thad and Ryan are joined by Tom Telesco to break down OKC’s dominance and why the Pistons are finally showing signs of a turnaround. The guys discuss patience, roster construction, and the mental toughness required to rebuild across the three major sports.

Then they dive into Lane Kiffin shaking up college football, cracks forming with the Chiefs, Steelers, and Ravens, Joe Burrow’s return, and whether Mike Tomlin has reached the end of his run in Pittsburgh. Plus, listener questions to close the show!

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A Thanksgiving rewind of our favorite 2025 interviews: Greg Anthony and AJ Hinch on player trades, Torii Hunter and PJ Tucker on their unique paths to the pros, Jeff Berry on negotiating big deals, Rick Hahn and Michael Young on team-first leadership, and Jeff Passan and Jeff “Skin” Wade on how the media shapes front-office decisions.

We hope all of our listeners have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

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Thad and Ryan break down the MLB MVP race featuring Ohtani and Judge, then turn their attention to early NBA MVP predictions for the season ahead.

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Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough are joined by Tom Telesco to unpack a wild time in sports — from Nico Harrison’s firing in Dallas to Brian Daboll’s ousting in New York. They debate the risks and rewards of NFL trade deadline deals, break down the MLB gambling scandal shaking the sport, and explain how top Japanese and Korean players make their way to the majors.

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Thad and Ryan react to the instant-classic World Series and why this one will stick with fans for years. They break down Yamamoto’s brilliance, Dave Roberts’ best decisions, and the uphill road for the Blue Jays to get back. Then, the guys turn to the NBA, tackling Ja Morant’s suspension, trade value, and the GM calculus of “talent vs. headache.” Plus, this week’s listener questions!

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