The Lets Go with Wil Podcast

April 28, 2021, and this week I recap possibly one of the greatest cards of all time, UFC 261, where we saw Kamaru Usman knockout Jorge Masvidal, Rose Namajunes KO Weili Zhang and Valentina Shevchenko TKO Jessica Andrade. I also talk about how Dustin Poirier continues to win the twitter exchanges abasing Conor McGregor. To end fight talk, I discuss why I feel every UFC fighter needs to look at McGregor's massive Whiskey deal and try to emulate the said plan in their future business dealing. In basketball news, I discuss why I don't agree with Dr. J's comments about LeBron not making is top 2 teams of all time. I also go over why Chris Paul has gotten a major boost in my MVP Rankings and to end the show, I discuss which teams are in danger of missing post team action. Lets Go!

April 21, 2021, and this week I discuss Robert Whittaker outclassing Kelvin Gastelum on his way to victory and who I think he should fight next. I also discuss Jake Paul knocking out Ben Askren and how this has opened pandoras box for fantasy fights. This weekend we have the stacked UFC 261 Card headlined by Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal and I give my picks for all three title fights. In basketball news, I discuss the disconnect I see between the Pelican's Head coach Stan Van Gundy and his young developing players. I also discuss how I feel Nikola Jokic is the front runner for MVP and how Steph Curry can be right up there in the race, but he must lead the Warriors to more victories first. Lastly, I discuss why I was wrong for not giving Chris Paul more respect at the beginning of the season. Lets Go!

April 14, 2021, and this week I discuss the announcement of Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 3 and how Conor's comments made him look bad this week. I also give my pick for this weekends UFC fight between Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin Gastelum. I also discuss the next potential MMA Boxing crossover fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou and the likelihood of that happening. To end fight talk, I discuss why I feel Jake Paul is going to win his fight against Ben Askren. In basketball news, I discuss why the NBA Play In Playoffs might be a huge mistake this season due to the lack of rest for players. I also discuss how that lack of rest is leading to recent players getting injured. And to end the show, I discuss why Shannon Sharpe needs to hold the L in his recent back and forth with Kevin Durant on Twitter. Lets Go!

April 7, 2021, and this week I discuss why I feel James Harden is automatically disqualified from the MVP Race due to playing for the stack Nets. I also discuss the recent online comparisons between this season for Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant's 2004-2007 season stretch and I why I feel Kobes situation was way different. To end the basketball section, I discuss why the NBA's officiating crew is contributing to the narrative of this being the "Softest Era" in history. In fight news, I discuss why Jon Jones needs to continue to stand his ground in his negotiations with the UFC. I also discuss the entangled scenario between Jorge Masvidal, Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington and why it is entertaining to watch. And to end the podcast, I discuss the UFC's new deal with Venum. Lets Go!

March 31, 2021, and this week I recap the UFC 260 card where we saw Francis Ngannou finish Stipe Miocic to become the World Heavyweight Champion. I discuss the next possible matchup whether it should be Derrick Lewis or Jon Jones. That leads to the next topic where I discuss the battle between Jon Jones and Dana White on what's going to happen between the on going saga of fighters vs the organization during contract disputes. I also talk about the major fight announcement between Leon edwards vs Nate Diaz and why this is huge for both fighters. In basketball news, I discuss how the most lackluster trade deadline in recent memory actually ha some good trades and how I feel the Clippers, Heat and Nuggets won their trades. I also talk about how I'm not as mad as I once was about players teaming up in Brooklyn and why I support player freedom. Lets Go!

March 24, 2021, and this week I preview the UFC 260 card where we are going see who is the Baddest Man on the Planet between Stipe Miocic vs Francis Ngannou. I also discuss Khabib officially retiring and the fight announcement between Charles Olivera vs Michael Chandler for the vacant 155 title. This leads to the next point where I discuss how Justin Gaethje is in an unfortunate situation with no scheduled opponent. In basketball news, I discuss why I double down on my previous take and feel this will be the most boring trade deadline in recent memory. I also talk about how the Lakers supporting cast needs to step up since the recent injury to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. To close off the show, I talk about how I disagree with Draymond Green's comments about him being the best defender in the history of the NBA. Lets Go!

March 17, 2021, and this week I discuss the controversial ending between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad and why I think Leon isn't doing himself any favors by asking for title shot. I also discuss the recent announcement for the rematch between Kamara Usman vs Jorge Masvidal. In basketball news, I discuss why I feel this will be the most boring trade deadline in recent memory. I also talk about why the Lakers are in the right by resting Anthony Davis for another couple of weeks. And finally in football talk, I discuss the recent moves by the Patriots and why I feel the success of Tom Brady with the Buccaneers have forced them to make these moves. Lets Go!

March 10, 2021, and this week we reached the midpoint of the NBA season so I I give my picks for Mid-Season Awards (2:29). I also talk about how the Nets must win a championship this year or it will be a failure (14:14) . I also recap the stack UFC 259 card where we saw Jan Blachowicz defeat Israel Adesanya and retain the Light Heavyweight Title (18:18). I also discuss why I believe we will never see the Adesanya vs Jon Jones fight (27:10). In football news, I talk about how Dak Prescott resigned to the Cowboys on a Massive contract (32:38) and why I believe The Houston Texans are becoming a dysfunctional franchise (36:44). Lets Go!

March 3, 2021, and this week I give my picks for the stack UFC 259 card headlined by Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya for the Light Heavyweight Title. I also discuss why I agree but also disagree with Daniel Cormier's comments about Jon Jones at heavyweight. In boxing news, I discuss Canelo's victory but how boxing is making mistakes with their bookings. In basketball news, I discuss who I think LeBron and Durant are going to pick for their All Star teams and also give a preview for this weekend All Star Events. In closing, I discuss why I feel Kobe Bryant is the perfect player to be the new Logo of the NBA. Lets Go!

February 24, 2021, and this week I discuss how I believe the majority of the NBA All-Star picks were correct with the exception of Luka Doncic starting over Damian Lillard and Devin Booker missing the cut. I also discuss who I got in my Top 5 for the NBA MVP race. In trade rumors, I discuss the possibility of Kristaps Porzingis being on the trade block. In fight news I talk about how Stephen Wonderboy Thompson is making all the right moves by constantly calling out Kamaru Usman and why I still think Usman vs Masvidal should be scheduled. Finally, I discuss the big mistake Curtis Blaydes commit this past weekend after his KO loss to Derrick Lewis. Lets Go!