The Hardline

The guys preview the 2024 NFL Season with predictions on division winners, Conference Championship games, Super Bowl Winners, and award winners. 

AFC EAST: 2:10

AFC NORTH: 8:12

AFC SOUTH: 13:30

AFC WEST: 19:20 

AFC PLAYOFFS: 23:45

NFC EAST: 26:30

NFC NORTH: 32:45

NFC SOUTH: 38:29

NFC WEST: 42:33

NFC PLAYOFFS: 46:28

SUPER BOWL: 48:45

AWARDS: 51:48

In the debut episode, ‘The Hardline’ Merlo and JM announce they are an all-football podcast! They start by discussing a recent anonymous poll done by NFL players where they voted on the most overrated, best, and rookie QBs. (6:02) They give their boldest predictions for the 2024 season. (24:19) They discuss what CeeDee Lambs’ contract extension means for the rest of the league. (43:52) Finally, they categorize fantasy football players into Love, Like, and Hate for the 2024 season. (50:17)

In episode 138, the guys get into the Brandon Aiyuk drama, whether or not he will be moved, where that could be, and the rivalry between the Rams and 49ers. (6:12) The Cowboys have to decide who they will pay, the guys choose who they would choose. (24:19) Malik Nabers has taken camp by storm, will that translate to the games? (37:51) Caleb Williams starred on Hard Knocks this past week, and the sky is the limit for this team. (45:13) And finally, the guys guessed the team based on their 2023 finish. (51:28)

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The guys open the show talking about MLB’s All-Star Week Festivities. They move on to the NFL where they discuss the top dogs in the AFC and who could take down the Chiefs. They also talk about teams that could have surprise years in 2024.

In episode 136, the guys discuss Pauk Skenes being pulled during a no-hitter after 100 pitches and pitchers' health moving forward. (3:47) They play ‘Oh What A Year It Was’ where they guess random MLB players based on their best season. (14:07) The guy put together their dream Home Run Derby Matchup of players who played in the 21st century. (30:16) And finally, they guess the current NFL team based on where their skill players were drafted. (43:17)

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The Knicks make a big trade to add Mikal Bridges to the Nova Boys. They also sign OG Anunoby to a big contract extension. (4:46) JJ Reddick was hired by the Lakers to be their Head Coach. (21:37) The guys play ‘What A Year It Was’(27:27). They make a list of the top 5 rivalries in sports today. (41:43) The Subway Series was played this week and exposed some holes for the Yankees. (54:57)

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The Grimace Mets have saved their season and are back in the race. (2:06) MLB needs a big market championship, the guys look at the past champions from each sport and discuss the state of the sport. (9:33) The Yankees struggle versus an AL East opponent. (16:39)They guess that MLB team based on their player's highest MVP finishes. (26:43) They fill out an MLB All-Star Game ballet on air. (30:57) The guys play ‘What A Year It Was’ where they guess who the MLB player is in their best career year. (42:18) Finally, they end the show by discussing Bill Belichick and his new 24-year-old girlfriend. (54:23)

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The guys bring out a new show format with new segments. Jorge Lopez melts down on the field and in the post-game press conference. (5:00)  The guys play a game where they try to guess the MLB based on each position player's highest MVP finish. (19:00) They make a top ten list of current New York Athletes. (30:30) The guys play a game where they try and guess the MLB player based on the best season of their career, called ‘Did You Know’(42:25) Finally, the guys end the show by discussing the 2024 New York Yankees. (53:28)

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The Knicks bounce back and win game 5 at home and will look to close the series out in Indiana. The Nuggets were down and out, but have stormed back in this series to take a 3-2 series lead. The NFL released its schedule, the guys play a win-loss game with the Jets and Giants schedule.

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Opened with the Knicks 76ers series, will this series go 7? Reaction to Tyrese Maxey's game 5 performance. The Lakers were eliminated by the Nuggets in a series where the Lakers led for most of it.  The Sun's disappointing season ends with a sweep from Anthony Edwards and Minnesota. Timberwolves-Nuggets sets up to be a great series. NFL Draft reactions, should the Giants have taken a QB? And was Michael Penix the right choice for Atlanta, the guys debate. 

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