It is seemingly back to normal this week: I give a 1st half review of the NHL (including the desecration of the Flyers), talk briefly about how I felt about Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance against Toronto a year ago, and, of course, recap both conference championship games leading to Super Bowl XLI in less than 2 weeks.

One of those games feature a very surprising Crazy Tom Knucklehead of the Week...listen to hear whom I've chosen!

And now for something completely different: after spending the first ten minutes on my opinions of 'American Idol', I briefly talk about the passing of NASCAR legend Benny Parsons.

This will be followed by a recap of the four NFL Divisional Playoff games and a preview of the conference championship games--including three 'shocking' Crazy Tom Knuckleheads of the Week.

Another all-football podcast is in action...I talk a little about the Sugar Bowl and why Notre Dame clearly didn't belong, plus mention a little bit about the surprising 'so-called' BCS Championship game in which Ohio State got what they deserved after stealing the 2002 title. I follow with reviews of all 4 wild-card games and preview the 4 divisional playoff games for the coming weekend.

Remember, there is my Crazy Tom Knucklehead of the Week...and there are several again based on the obvious events of last weekend. So listen, enjoy--and feel free to comment!

Happy New Year to everyone!

This week I talk only about football; I give a quick review on a couple of bowl games (especially the Fiesta and the Rose) plus preview the NFL Wild-Card weekend. In addition, I give grades to all 32 teams...trust me, on a couple I go absolutely NUTS.

Don't forget about the Crazy Tom Knucklehead of the Week...there are two: one for this week, and one for Xmas week!

As usual, I come through with some quick hits on college basketball and hockey, plus mention someone who is finally getting his due from an organization. Then, of course, there's a review on round 15 and a preview of round 16, including my perspective on the Christmas evening grudge match between the Eagles and Cowboys.

Don't forget the obvious CZT Knuckleheads of the Week...should not be an issue there!

NOTE: this podcast was recorded 90 minutes before the announcement of the Allen Iverson trade to Denver.

Once again, there's a lot of football with my round 14 recap in the NFL (along with round 15 picks), but I also include a college coach who bailed out on his team! There's also some hockey and basketball to go around, along with more free agent signings that partly explain why the United States is $9 trillion in debt.

Don't forget about an obvious CZT Knucklehead Of The Week, but also pay attention to your team's playoff chances--along with the teams that have been eradicated from January participation thanks to the 'playoff detonator!'

This week I briefly mention which NHL player is coming back 'into his own', while I go off on another crazy (literally) baseball signing. There's college football to be had as well--including why I think OSU/Florida is a legit national title game, along with other championship games that could be played in the future. After going 'bowl' crazy, it's the NFL--which included a 'freakout' result based on a prediction I gave from my last podcast.

Then you have your CZT Knuckleheads Of The Week--add all of this up and you have this week's show!

My show begins with a review of college and pro basketball along with hockey; plus a little story involving a college football rivalry (not the game itself) that went completely tragic. Also, I explain why I am petitioning on keeping Mark McGwire OUT of the Baseball Hall Of Fame! Finally, I recap week 12 in the NFL and give my week 13 picks, and as a bonus, I pass along advice on how to pick games involving dome teams this time of year.

Don't forget my Crazy Tom Knucklehead(s) of the week along with a new segment; Crazy Shoutouts!

In this 'pre-turkey' special, I ask: why emphasize the "THE" in The Ohio State University? I'll have some commentary on the Michigan-Ohio State game (where my CZT Knucklehead of the Week is) plus, I ask why Notre Dame is still #5 in the nation.

Don't forget my usual football picks for week 12 (along with week 11 analysis) plus my usual hockey and basketball with a little bit of college thrown in.