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The Empire 161 Show – Season 7 Episode 10: Homestand Headaches and KC Payback

Ed and Lyssa are back for Season 7 Episode 10 of The Empire 161 Show, and this week the Yankees gave them plenty to sort through, because apparently just having a normal, stress-free stretch of baseball was never on the menu.

The episode starts with a recap of the Yankees’ homestand against the Blue Jays and Rays, a stretch that brought plenty of frustration, missed chances, and just enough “what are we doing here?” energy to make every Yankees fan pace around the room like it’s October already. The Blue Jays came into the Bronx and took back-to-back low-scoring games, while the Rays split their visit, including a Yankees shutout win to stop the bleeding a bit.

Then it’s off to Kansas City, where the Yankees finally started looking like a team that remembered hitting is allowed. Ed and Lyssa break down the early part of the Royals series, including the Yankees taking the opener and then absolutely unloading in Game 2 with a 15-1 win, because nothing says “we’re fine” like waiting until everyone is annoyed before dropping a football score on somebody.

They’ll also preview the rest of the Royals series and look at what the Yankees need to clean up moving forward. The pitching, the offense, the bullpen, the vibes, the usual Bronx therapy session — it’s all on the table.

Catch Season 7 Episode 10 of The Empire 161 Show as Ed and Lyssa recap the Yankees’ homestand against the Blue Jays and Rays, break down the start of the Kansas City series, and try to figure out whether this team is heating up or just messing with everyone’s blood pressure again.

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Season 31, Episode 24 – Grey Area Obsession
Hosted by: DONMEGA

DONMEGA is back with another packed episode of Am I On The Air?, covering all the latest entertainment chaos from May 13 through May 19. This marks Episode #231 on the PopCulturePros Network, which means while Hollywood keeps expanding universes, rebooting franchises, and turning every headline into a docuseries, DONMEGA keeps doing what he’s always done—sorting through the noise so you don’t have to.

On the movie side, things kick off with In The Grey, the latest action thriller from Guy Ritchie. DONMEGA breaks down the film’s slick style, sharp dialogue, and explosive action while figuring out whether Ritchie adds another winner to his résumé or just gives audiences more stylish people arguing in expensive coats before somebody gets punched.

Then it’s time for Obsession, the new horror thriller looking to crawl directly into your watchlist and possibly your nightmares. DONMEGA dives into the tension, scares, and psychological chaos behind the film, breaking down why horror fans may want to keep this one firmly on their radar. Because if movies have taught us anything, it’s that people should really stop ignoring obvious warning signs.

TV keeps the momentum rolling this week as the Yellowstone universe expands once again with Dutton Ranch. At this point, Taylor Sheridan might genuinely own more fictional land than some real governors, but DONMEGA checks in with first impressions to see whether this latest spin-off keeps the franchise momentum alive.

And over on Netflix, The Crash enters the documentary conversation, digging into the story behind the headlines and aiming to become the latest true-story obsession for streaming audiences. DONMEGA breaks down whether the docuseries actually delivers the depth people are looking for or just rides the wave of internet curiosity.

Action, horror, documentaries, spin-offs, and enough streaming content to destroy your sleep schedule, Grey Area Obsession delivers another week of sharp takes, veteran insight, and just enough sarcasm to keep things grounded.

The Empire 161 Show – Season 7 Episode 9: Road Trip Scars and Bronx Therapy

Ed and Lyssa are back for Season 7 Episode 9 of The Empire 161 Show, and the Yankees are finally dragging themselves home after a long road trip that wrapped up with stops against the Orioles and Mets. Because nothing says “nice little travel schedule” like dealing with division drama and then a Subway Series headache before finally getting back to the Bronx.

This week, the crew breaks down how the Yankees closed out the road trip, what worked, what looked ugly, and which moments had fans yelling at the TV like that was somehow going to fix the bullpen, the bats, or whatever fresh nonsense showed up that night.

Then it’s time to look ahead to a big homestand, where the Yankees get a chance to settle back in, stack some wins, and maybe remind everyone why Yankee Stadium is supposed to be a problem for the other team — not another group therapy session for fans in pinstripes.

Ed and Lyssa will talk Orioles, Mets, road trip takeaways, Bronx Bombers expectations, and what the Yankees need to do as they head back home with the season starting to get louder.

Catch Season 7 Episode 9 of The Empire 161 Show as the Yankees wrap up their long road trip and head into a big homestand in the Bronx.

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Granny’s Peach Tea – Episode 233: The Boys, The Punisher, and One Last Mess

Granny’s Peach Tea is back with Episode 233, and Ed and Jason are once again walking straight into spoiler territory like two guys who saw a warning sign and said, “Yeah, but what if we ignored that completely?”

This week, the guys dive into their spoiler discussion of The Boys Season 5, Episode 7, breaking down the latest madness, betrayals, blood, chaos, and whatever emotionally unstable nightmare fuel this show decided to throw at everyone right before the finish line. With the season barreling toward the end, there’s plenty to unpack, question, scream about, and probably blame on Homelander because, honestly, that usually works.

Then the conversation shifts to The Punisher: One Last Kill, because apparently one violent, morally messy franchise wasn’t enough for this episode. Ed and Jason dig into Frank Castle’s latest round of revenge, punishment, trauma, and questionable life choices — you know, the usual lighthearted Punisher stuff for a peaceful afternoon.

It’s spoilers, mayhem, superheroes behaving badly, vigilantes behaving worse, and Ed and Jason trying to make sense of it all without needing a full emotional reset afterward.

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Well look at this. The Mets are actually playing competent baseball again. After the disaster movie that was April, the Mets have gone 8-4 in May, averaging 4.75 runs per game while allowing just 3.33 runs per game — a massive turnaround from April’s painful 2.81 runs scored and 4.46 runs allowed per game. Amazing what happens when the offense remembers its job description and the pitching staff stops treating every inning like an escape room challenge.Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe break down a Mets team that suddenly has energy, confidence, and — somehow — young players stepping up in huge spots. Jared Benge walked off the Tigers last night and continues to look like one of the few people in this organization who doesn’t seem terrified of big moments. Meanwhile, Ewing gets the call to the majors and immediately keeps raking like he skipped the “adjustment period” memo entirely. The kids are alright… which honestly might be the most shocking development of the season.The offense has also finally started manufacturing runs instead of waiting around for somebody to hit a 3-run homer into another zip code. Small ball? Situational hitting? Productive at-bats? What is this, actual baseball? We’ll get into what’s changed offensively and why this lineup suddenly feels more connected than it did a month ago when everybody looked like they met each other in the parking lot before first pitch.On the pitching side, the young arms continue to flash potential while also driving everyone insane with inconsistency. The stuff is there. The command? That’s another story. We’ll talk about the growing pains, why catchers and pitching coaches need to react faster when guys clearly lose the zone, and why leaving struggling pitchers out there too long keeps turning manageable innings into full-blown disasters.Injury-wise, Juan Soto survived what initially looked like a scary ankle situation, while Francisco Alvarez was not nearly as lucky after tearing his MCL. Francisco Lindor’s calf is reportedly improving, but the Mets still haven’t given a real timeline because apparently mystery injuries are now part of the organizational identity.And now comes the fun part.Fresh off a 3-game sweep of the Tigers at Citi Field, the Mets now welcome the Yankees to Queens for a huge weekend Subway Series before heading out on a 7-game road trip through Washington and Miami. So yes… the vibes are finally improving. Which for Mets fans usually means preparing emotionally for something ridiculous to happen next.We’ll break down all of it the only way we know how — baseball, sarcasm, chaos, soundboard abuse, and probably at least one unnecessary shot at the Yankees before the night’s over.LGM. #PiitB #Mets

We share our thoughts on the passing of John Sterling, Yankees face the Rangers & Brew Crew and Yanks/Birds Preview! #PinstripePride #RepBX #Yankees #BronxBombers

Our spoiler discussions on The Boys Season 5: Episodes 5 & 6, Daredevil Born Again: Season 2: Episodes 7 & 8, a look back at Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and our SPOILER Review of Mortal Kombat 2! #MortalKombat2 #MortalKombat #TheBoysSeason5 #DaredevilBornAgainSeason2

For about five minutes, it actually felt like the Mets were putting things together. Three straight wins. Four wins in five games. The offense waking up. The starters finally pitching deeper into games. Actual signs of life.And then Craig Kimbrell came jogging out of the bullpen like it was 2017.The Mets were one inning away from getting back to 4 wins in 5 games before Kimbrell decided to turn Coors Field into batting practice, serving up a grand slam that completely killed the momentum and dropped the Mets right back to 9 games under .500. Tremendous signing. Really elite stuff. Nothing says “stabilize the bullpen” quite like immediately detonating a game in the 8th inning.And the best part? Nobody even knows if the grand slam was actually fair or foul because apparently the Colorado Rockies are still using security cameras from a 2004 gas station. Every replay angle was obstructed, blurry, blocked by fans, or shot from somewhere near Wyoming. The umpires called it fair… and that was basically the end of the conversation because MLB apparently entered the witness protection program when it comes to competent replay systems in Denver.So now Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe try to figure out whether the Mets are actually improving… or if this team simply enjoys finding new and creative ways to ruin everyone’s mood.The offense HAS looked better lately, which honestly seemed impossible a couple weeks ago. Marcus Semien is finally starting to look like a functioning baseball player again both offensively and defensively, while Mark Vientos continues to prove why the Mets keep giving him opportunities. The power is real. The defense? Still feels like every ground ball comes with suspense music.And in shocking baseball news, when the starters pitch deeper into games… the Mets actually win. Incredible discovery. Somebody alert NASA. We’ll get into why the rotation settling down has helped and why Sean Manaea continues to look less like a reliable starter and more like a weekly social experiment designed to test Mets fans’ sanity.We’ll also cover injury updates involving AJ Minter, Jorge Polanco, and Francisco Lindor as the Mets try to survive long enough to keep the season from completely spiraling before summer even starts.The good news? April is over. The bad news? The Mets are still the Mets.Next up is 3 against the Diamondbacks before an off day Monday and a return home to Citi Field for a series against the Tigers.So yes… technically things look a little better.But every time this team gives you hope, somebody immediately drives it into a wall.LGM. #PiitB #Mets

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Season 31, Episode 21 – Don’t Stop Til You Get EnoughHosted by: DONMEGAAfter a quick break to hit WrestleMania 42 with the family—because even podcast veterans need a timeout once in a while—DONMEGA is back and ready to catch you up on everything you missed. This week’s episode of Am I On The Air? covers all the biggest entertainment stories from April 15 through April 28, delivering Episode #228 on the PopCulturePros Network. Two weeks of news, one episode… no pressure.On the movie side, the spotlight is on Michael, the highly anticipated biopic chronicling the life of Michael Jackson. DONMEGA breaks down the performances, the tone, and whether the film does justice to one of the most iconic and complicated figures in music history. Because telling that story isn’t exactly a simple three-act structure and a dance number.He also checks out Netflix’s latest release Apex, diving into its action, premise, and whether it actually stands out in a streaming landscape that drops something new every five minutes. The real question: is this one worth your time, or just another title you scroll past while looking for something better?Beyond the movies, DONMEGA wraps up all the biggest announcements coming out of CinemaCon, breaking down the highlights, surprises, and what they might mean for the future of the industry. Big promises were made—as always—so now it’s just a matter of seeing which ones actually make it to the screen.A packed return episode with plenty to cover, Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough brings the usual mix of sharp takes, veteran perspective, and just enough sarcasm to keep things grounded. Because when you step away for a week, Hollywood doesn’t slow down… it just gives you more to clean up when you get back.