Football season is getting closer, and Episode 26 is all about it. We break down what we’ve seen across the NFL preseason so far, with plenty of Steelers talk, Drew Allar, the Falcons, and the latest Tua mess.

We also introduce our partnership with Rali, an app built to help fans find where their games are being shown at local bars, before putting NFL wide receivers through King of the Hill.

Plus, MLB scheduling the Field of Dreams game against an NFL preseason slate, the return of the Titans jerseys, athletes complaining about money, and why we’ve completely ruined the term “Breaking News.”

No Hot Takes. Just Real Ones.

Football is officially BACK! On Episode 25 of The Hillside Club, we react to the return of NFL football and break down what we're watching for from the Giants and Steelers this preseason. We also hit the biggest stories around MLB, including the red-hot Red Sox, George Lombard Jr. giving the Yankees a spark, and the Dodgers finally looking human.

Then, we get into the constant controversy surrounding the WNBA and why someone needs to change the conversation around the league. Plus, About It / Not About It featuring Mike Tomlin on TV and Odell Beckham Jr. back with the Giants, before Random Thoughts takes us to Akron letting a fan help call the opening drive and why it's time for restaurants to bring back dress codes.

No hot takes. Just real ones.

The boys are back with Episode 24 of The Hillside Club! This week, we break down the blockbuster trade sending Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and debate whether Major League Baseball's system is completely broken—or if the Dodgers are simply taking advantage of the rules everyone else plays by. We also discuss what this means for the Yankees' championship window and whether it's finally time for a full organizational reset.

Then, we shift gears to review Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, explain why we thought it lived up to the hype, and discuss why movie adaptations don't need to be exact replicas of the source material. We also tackle the growing SEC bias in college football, react to the latest schedule debates, and share our thoughts on Penn State AD Pat Kraft's comments about spending in college basketball.

Plus, another edition of About It / Not About It, where we talk movie theaters, the nostalgia of Fall 2023, the Gotham Sports app, and why sports media has gone overboard with Giants speculation. As always, no hot takes... just real ones.

The boys are back with another episode of The Hillside Club! This week, we kick things off by reacting to LeBron James taking his talents to Philadelphia and debating whether this is the ultimate ring-chasing move—or just another chapter in an already legendary career. We also dive into why we think the 76ers still aren't true contenders, give our quick MLB thoughts (including why the Savannah Bananas have officially lost us), and discuss whether the SEC is facing more pressure than ever to reclaim its spot as college football's top conference after another Big Ten title. Plus, we're bringing back About It / Not About It, talking everything from the iconic Big Ten map commercial to the ESPN layoffs, and wrapping things up with another edition of Random Thoughts of the Week, including the worst sports heartbreaks we've ever experienced, a rap duo debate, and the hilarious question…

The World Cup is officially in the books, and we’re breaking down everything from the final—including Argentina’s disgraceful showing, Ferran Torres’ immediate impact, and what may have been the largest 1-0 blowout in sports history. We also look back at the tournament’s biggest takeaways, the first-ever World Cup halftime show, Mbappé’s Golden Boot and historic scoring pace, and why this tournament could become one of the most influential and remembered World Cups ever. Then we head to the Open Championship to react to the final round, Ryan Fox’s performance, and Rory McIlroy taking a very public shot at Bryson DeChambeau. Plus, MLB Quick Hits on Aaron Judge’s extended injury and the Yankees, NFL players pushing the #WorthTheCost movement for mandatory grass fields, and why owners can no longer pretend the change isn’t possible. Finally, About It / Not About It covers rediscovering old songs, Rodri completing football, the Brady and Logan Paul spectacle, and the absolute misery of three-putting. We close with Random Thoughts of the Week, including people eating while filming content and a TikToker refusing a free vacation because she wouldn’t be allowed to post it. Be sure to like and subscribe and follow along as the Hillside Club continues you to grow! Thanks so much for watching, and we’ll see you next week!

In what some are saying is the best Hillside Episode yet… the boys start off with the World Cup semifinals officially set after a wild ride, and the guys break down everything that has led us here. They also debate where the U.S. Men’s National Team should build a true home stadium and which positions from the four major American sports would translate best to the soccer field. Then, is this officially the end of the road for Conor McGregor? The guys react to the latest fight news before turning their attention to Wimbledon and a bold take: tennis might be the best sport to watch, especially when referees cannot take over the game. MLB Quick Hits features Home Run Derby predictions, including why Kyle Schwarber feels built for the moment, why Junior Caminero is an absolute tank, and why Rob is riding with his twin, Ben Rice. Then, the best segment of the week..About It/Not About it. The episode closes with rapid-fire takes, and Rob finally completing his punishment in a must-see moment. Thanks for tuning in! Until next time! 

The Hillside Club is back with what is already their 20th Episode!! The boys kick things off recapping their 4th of July weekends and then dive into the Celtics shocking the NBA world by trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a massive draft pick package. From there, we get into World Cup talk, the Flo red card being lifted, and a round of MLB Quick Hits with All-Star rosters revealed, Home Run Derby hype, and why the American League feels extremely mid this year. Later, the boys get into another edition of About It / Not About It. We also hit some random thoughts of the week, including the girl who rowed from California to Hawaii and whether that might be one of the craziest endurance stories out there. Thanks for tuning in! 

The boys are back breaking down one of the wildest stretches in sports we've had in a long time. We start at the Travelers Championship, where Viktor Hovland took down Scottie Scheffler in a playoff and make the case for why the Travelers has become a top-5 event on the PGA Tour. We hit the latest World Cup storylines, react to a chaotic NBA offseason featuring Giannis landing in Miami, Mikal Bridges heading back to Phoenix, and LaMelo Ball potentially finding a new home in Minnesota. Plus, our thoughts on the NBA Draft and what it all means moving forward. Over in baseball, the Yankees are on the verge of getting swept by Boston, the Mets finally move on from Carlos Mendoza, and we discuss why Major League Baseball has felt completely upside down the last two seasons. We also dive into Alex Fitzpatrick's incredible rise, James explains why June 2026 might be the greatest sports month ever, hand out our About It/Not About It awards, choose an Ilia punishment from the comments, and close things out with some classic Random Thoughts of the Week—including the ultimate hygiene debate, reacting to listener comments, and James' Love Island hot take. As always, no hot takes, just real ones.

After a little hiatus, WE'RE BACK and we've got a lot to catch up on. The guys dive into the Knicks' championship run and what it means for the Mecca of Basketball, while James ranks the last eight NBA champions and sparks plenty of debate. We break down the latest NBA Draft storylines, Giannis trade rumors heating up before draft night, and whether Miami or Boston could actually pull off a blockbuster move. Plus, Dusty May's surprising connection to the Mavericks, Wyndham Clark's US Open victory, and why the golf world should be thankful Scottie Scheffler hasn't unlocked elite putting yet. We also hit some MLB Quick Hits, including the Mets' struggles and the emergence of Cam Schlittler. Rob recaps his trip to Italy, we bring back About It/Not About It, and finish with Random Thoughts of the Week featuring streaming service frustrations and a debate that might end relationships: if your girl accepts another man's jacket while waiting in line, is that cheating? As always, No Hot Takes. Just Real Ones.

The NBA Finals are officially set, and somehow the basketball gods gave us exactly what they wanted: Knicks vs. Spurs, a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals and the NBA Cup Final all rolled into one. This week, we break down how New York finally punched its ticket back to the Finals for the first time in 27 years, whether Jalen Brunson is already the greatest Knick of all time, and what the Knicks need to do to bring a championship back to Madison Square Garden. On the other side, the Spurs survived a seven-game war with Oklahoma City as Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio continue one of the most improbable runs in recent memory. We discuss SGA's shocking drop-off after winning MVP, Chet Holmgren becoming public enemy number one on the show, and whether the NBA Cup suddenly carries more legitimacy now that its two finalists are meeting again on basketball's biggest stage. Beyond the hardwood, we react to Arsenal's heartbreaking Champions League collapse, preview a Stanley Cup Final showdown between Vegas and Carolina, debate the best ballpark experience in baseball, discuss MLB's proposed salary cap battle that could change the sport forever, and laugh at the Yankees scoring 13 runs in one inning before completely forgetting how to score again. Plus, Luke Kornet earns an "About It," Daryl Morey lands in "Not About It," we spotlight French Open breakout star Moise Kouamé, and wrap things up with random thoughts on horror movies and hotel smells.