Sport Scouts

Joey and Michael react to the well-hyped and exciting results of the NBA Draft Lottery, the New York Knicks and Jets, discuss the recent hockey and basketball postseason happenings, and prepare for the 2019 PGA Championship. Besides taking your calls on the future of LFHS prospect and Notre Dame commit Rylie Mills, Raupp reacts and Goodsir mourns to the shocking news of Michigan Head Coach John Beilein's departure to the Cleveland Cavaliers (Recorded Thursday, May 16).

*Special intro at Prom 2019*

Joey and Michael reflect on the unexpected proceedings at the 2019 Kentucky Derby that brought up crucial conversation about the impact of replay review in sports. The two also talk about the recent excitement from Wrigley Field while Michael tries not to lose his voice, in addition to NBA/NHL playoff coverage and your interesting calls, in a fun back-to-basics episode (Recorded Thursday, May 9).

Joey and Michael react to the NFL Draft and the Cubs in addition to covering the latest NBA and NHL postseason action. The two also talk about computerized strike zones. Besides Joey’s early-in-the-week Kentucky Derby pick, the most exciting part of this week’s episode takes place when he sits down with callers Ryan Peters and Carson Ward (as hinted during last week’s break-in), for an all-sports “Let’s Sit Down” segment packed with the duo’s famous hot takes (Recorded Thursday, May 2).

MUSIC: "Brass Bonanza” – Hartford Whalers Victory March (Jack Say), ESPN First Take Intro Song (2016) - Wale

Joey and Michael talk about Steve Yzerman returning home to the Detroit Red Wings as General Manager, the NBA Playoffs, Cubs Baseball, Bears rumors, and more Stanley Cup coverage. The two sit down with Bear Down Weekly co-host Jay DeCoster to preview the NFL Draft, while a pair of “long time callers, first time listeners” storm in on the segment to deliver their original hot takes in person (Recorded Wednesday, April 24).

MUSIC: "Heavy Action" (ESPN Monday Night Football Theme) - Johnny Pearson, "Sweet Victory" (From Spongebob SquarePants) - David Glen Eisley, Bob Kulick, Eric Singer

Joey and Michael talk about Tiger Woods winning the 2019 Masters Championship, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tiger Woods, Russell Wilson, Tiger Woods, Anthony Davis, and Tiger Woods (in case you didn't notice, we were really interested in talking about an absolutely gigantic story this week). The two break down the NFL Schedules in addition to taking your calls as always on topics such as Carlos Zambrano's return to Chicago (or at least Rosemont), and Dwayne Haskins. They are also joined by guest Mark Smirnov to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs (Recorded Thursday, April 18).

"Tiger Woods' Legend Keeps Growing After His 5th Masters Win" narrated by Wright Thompson (ESPN).

MUSIC: "NHL On NBC Theme", "Brass Bonanza" -  Hartford Whalers Victory March (Jack Say)

Joey and Michael talk the latest in hockey and basketball, and sit down with TFS Masters Preview-writer John Torosian to discuss what to expect from Augusta National this weekend in addition to taking your calls about Joey's Michigan fandom, the Chicago Cubs (and Chicago Dogs), and the Tampa Bay Rays (Recorded Thursday, April 11).

MUSIC: "Augusta" - Dave Loggins (The Masters Theme), "Thrill of Victory" - ES Posthumus (CBS Masters Theme)

Joey and Michael return from Spring Break to a traditional, casual, guest-less episode. The two get caught up on all the latest March Madness action, discuss the changing presences of Bryce Harper and LeBron James, Rob Gronkowski’s retirement, and also worry about the Cubs’ rocky start (Recorded Thursday, April 4).

Before NCAA Tournament brackets lock at 11:15 on Thursday, Joey and Michael close out a special week of podcasts. First, Joey fills out brackets with longtime Sport Scouts troll callers Carson Ward and Ryan Peters. Then finally, Joey and Michael fill out brackets of their own (Recorded Wednesday, March 20).

Make sure to join the “TFS Bracket Challenge” group on ESPN Tournament Challenge to compete with your favorite The Forest Scout writers and fellow readers/listeners, NOW FOR A $25 GIFT CARD!

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Music: March Madness College Basketball Theme (CBS), One Shining Moment (Luther Vandross)

Joey and Michael fill out brackets with "Schoology Guy", EdTech teacher, NHS Sponsor, and TEDxLFHS/Talent Show Director Mr. Corey Holmer, as well as students Will Davis (TFS writer/editor and The Dish co-host), Brennan Marzella (LFHS Volleyball/Chorus), Bill Avery (TFS writer and Spicy Takes co-host), Sam Rogers (LFMUN, LF Golf), and Mark Smirnov (LFHS Band, Previous Sport Scouts Guest) in the second day of preparation for the 2019 NCAA Tournament (Recorded Tuesday, March 19).

Make sure to join the “TFS Bracket Challenge” group on ESPN Tournament Challenge to compete with your favorite The Forest Scout writers and fellow readers/listeners, NOW FOR A $25 GIFT CARD!

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