The Put it in the Books Show S8 E8: Chemistry, Clutch... and a Classic Mets Gut PunchThe Mets dropped one in true Mets fashion—a gut-wrenching, self-inflicted 6-5 extra innings loss to the Dodgers that felt like a throwback to the worst timeline. And what better way to unpack it than with Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe (who actually showed up this week)? Keith is out tonight, likely reviewing footage of Lindor’s glove work from April.Despite the meltdown, the Mets are still 39-24 and winners of 12 of their last 15. Pete, Soto, and Nimmo are heating up at the plate. The dugout’s loose (flip-the-bottle, anyone?), chemistry is cooking, and even McNeil’s playing CF without needing a GPS. Pete and Megill’s handshake? No idea what it is, but it’s working. Extend them both.Should Pete be the captain? Lindor? Nimmo? Or do we just rotate the title weekly like Producer Joe's attendance?The fellas also dig into the pitching—maybe the best staff in baseball—and whether the Mets need to make moves or just trust the next man up. They’ll preview the series against the 12-50 Rockies (yes, that's not a typo), followed by a return home for matchups with the Nationals and Rays.Join us as we laugh through the pain and put it all in the books.

Tonight, the A-Team of Farace and Tim take the mic—Anthony and Dave are out, possibly still trying to process the fact that Aaron Rodgers actually signed a contract. That’s right, after months of cryptic quotes and holding everyone hostage like it was *Lost*, Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh. Unfortunately for the Steelers, they now lead the league in ayahuasca exposure. Don’t worry—neither Tim nor Farace are buying in. They’re just happy he’s *not* a Giant.In the NHL, the Stanley Cup Final kicked off in *Edmonton*, where the Oilers took Game 1 behind lockdown goaltending from Stuart Skinner and just enough from Connor McDavid, who’s still terrifying even when he doesn’t score. The Panthers will look to bounce back before Alberta gets their long-awaited parade.In the NBA, it’s Game 1 of the Finals tonight: Pacers vs. Thunder. Don’t let the small markets fool you—OKC is *dominant*. They’re the No. 1 seed for a reason, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a squad that’s been steamrolling opponents. The Pacers? Credit where it’s due—Halliburton flops his way into effectiveness, and somehow Indy just keeps winning. But that Thunder storm is real.Farace also takes some time to mourn—and rage—over the firing of Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. He kept receipts. He’s got takes. And MSG is still louder than whatever garden Boston pretends is better.In football gaming news, Saquon Barkley graces the cover of *Madden 26*, which is cool if you enjoy beautifully rendered injuries. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith is back on Sirius XM, because clearly the world needed more sports opinions screamed at Mach 10.And both the Mets and Yankees sit in first place… so for now, Farace and Tim are actually at peace. Well, until the next bullpen collapse.Come for the playoff talk, stay for the therapy session. It’s *Unsportsmanlike Conduct*—and we’re just getting started.

The Black Lincoln Collective Comedy Podcast: Episode #106 on PopCulturePros (or #191 if you’re somehow still hanging on)

Title: Brillo Nuts

This week, the BLC crew returns with another masterclass in chaos, and this time it’s all about small-town pro wrestling, Sydney Sweeney, and whatever the hell “Brillo Nuts” are—because of course it is.

Fred opens up about the gritty, glorious world of local wrestling where folding chairs are weapons and crowd size is measured in pizza boxes. Meanwhile, Parker tries to explain snowflake outrage without getting canceled, and Allan brings us one step closer to figuring out whether Sydney Sweeney is a national treasure or just another Hollywood fever dream.

From bizarre small-town encounters to derailed commentary and unnecessary tangents, Episode #106 is your weekly reminder that sense is optional and nonsense is guaranteed. So hit play, laugh with us, or just sit there confused—it all works. Welcome to Brillo Nuts.

We reflect back on previous 199 episodes of Granny's Peach Tea, The Last of Us Season 2: Episodes 6 & 7 and Swamp Thing(1982)! #Grannys200 #TheLastOfUs #TheLastOfUsSeason2 #SwampThing

We take a look back at the Yanks trip to SoCal visiting both the Angels & Dodgers! Yanks/Dodgers Series Finale Preview. #PinstripePride #RepBX #Yankees #BronxBombers

Season 30 Episode 5: "Hold On To Your Coconuts"Summer’s heating up, and so is the movie and TV world—DONMEGA is back with Episode #181 of *Am I On The Air?* on the PopCulturePros Network, covering everything you need to know from May 21–27, 2025.This week, we’ve got non-spoiler takes on a stacked movie lineup. Does *Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning* send Ethan Hunt out with a bang? How does *Lilo & Stitch* fare in live-action? What’s the deal with *Friendship* and *Fountain of Youth*? DONMEGA has the scoop on it all.On the TV front, things get wild in the kitchen with the premiere of *Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service*—a show that might just be as explosive as its title. Plus plenty more TV chatter to round out the week.With his signature wit, seasoned takes, and a love for all things pop culture, podcast veteran DONMEGA delivers another must-listen breakdown. Hit play and, seriously… hold on to your coconuts.

Farace is out tonight scouting the next generation of CitiField greatness as his son’s Angels face off against the Mets in a makeup of last week’s washed-out championship. Meanwhile, Rodriguez, Keith, and Producer Joe (behind the wall and definitely not checking TikTok mid-show) are holding it down for another edition of *The Put it in the Books Show*.The Mets are 34-22, just finished a tidy 4-2 homestand after series wins over the Dodgers and the “please-relegate-them” White Sox, but somehow the mood in Metsland still feels like they’re 22-34. Why? Maybe it’s the team hitting like they’re allergic to runners in scoring position.Still, this squad just keeps winning – with lights-out pitching and timely defense doing the heavy lifting while the bats slowly wake up. With some injured arms eyeing returns soon, the guys will debate who gets bumped and whether a six-man rotation might be on the table.Plus: the case for team captain—Lindor, who checks in with every player after each series like he’s taking roll call, Nimmo and his endless energy, or Big Pete and his polar bear presence? You be the judge.And yes, there *might* be some Juan Soto talk… again.Next up: the Mets wrap their homestand with the Rockies before heading west for another seven-game grind against the Dodgers and Rockies. Join us tonight as the crew breaks it all down—with stats, sarcasm, and possibly a few off-the-rails tangents.Let’s put it in the books. #Mets #PiitB

The Black Lincoln Collective Comedy Podcast: Episode #105 on PopCulturePros (or #190 if you’ve been fee’d to death right along with us)

Title: F You in the Fees

Heads up—this week’s episode starts off with some spicy political chatter until about the 13-minute mark. Not your thing? Skip ahead to the part where we talk about monks throwing hands, because yes, that’s where we’re going.

This week, the BLC gang is firing on all cylinders with an episode that swings from culture commentary to full-blown chaos. We’re celebrating Pride Month the best way we know how—with love, laughs, and the complete inability to stay on topic. Fred randomly brings up The All-American Rejects (because apparently it’s 2005 in his head), and Parker goes deep on black fatigue, while Allan leads the charge against outrageous concert ticket fees—because seriously, $79 to sit behind a pole and hear the bass line?

Add in some hilarious back-and-forth banter, a deep dive into weird fights between monks (yes, that happened), and a few takes that probably should’ve been left in draft mode—and you’ve got a classic BLC disasterpiece.

Tune in to Episode #105 and let us distract you from your overpriced life with jokes, nonsense, and questionable wisdom. F you in the fees—this one’s worth the price of free admission.

A brief Subway Series Recap, Yanks vs Rangers & hit the road for the Rockies! Yankees @ Angels Preview! #PinstripePride #RepBX #Yankees

Season 30 Episode 4: "Good Luck"

You’ll need more than a lucky charm for this one—DONMEGA is back with Episode #180 of Am I On The Air? on the PopCulturePros Network, covering all the biggest stories in TV and film from May 15–20, 2025.

This week, he’s got non-spoiler thoughts on the long-awaited horror revival Final Destination: Bloodlines. Is it a fresh new deathtrap or just another chain reaction of recycled scares? Plus, believe it or not, we’re heading back into Thunderbolts territory for the third time—because yes, there’s still more to say.

TV talk includes deep dives into Murderbot, the gritty pilot-fueled tension of Duster, and the final episode of The Studio—did it stick the landing or fall flat in front of the spotlight?

As always, longtime podcast veteran DONMEGA brings the heat, the humor, and the honest takes. Hit play and buckle up—because with this week’s lineup, you’re gonna need some good luck.