The ShutDown Podcast

Today, in a special collaboration with Right on Politics, @chuckgregory36 and @konroditis discuss the importance of returning sports immediately. They discuss Scott Boras’ New York Times opinion piece, what they will enjoy most about sports returning, and why the psychology of sports is so important to American culture.

After a long hiatus, @chuckgregory36 returns with @marshman555 return to discuss basketball in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. They discuss Chicago Bulls personnel changes (2:30), the viability of whether the NBA will return this year (7:00) and a mock playoff preview presuming it returns (24:00). The podcast ends with a discussion with analysis of  “The Last Dance” documentary on ESPN (45:00), chronicling Michael Jordan and the final Bulls championship season of 1997-98.

In a world where the coronavirus has changed the dynamic of lives across the globe, @chuckgregory36 brought his old friend @aaronmutal to the shutdownpodcast show. Aaron depicts life over in Israel and how they are adjusting to the new way of life, forecasting how life in the USA may follow suit. This includes a timeline of how events unfolded (3:45), when the airports shut down (10:00), breaking news on the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates to 0% (17:00), and how life working at home with kids has been. The pod ends discussing Israel’s success so far in minimizing Covid-19 deaths (22:00), medical care access (27:00), day-to-day life (31:00), the indifference between Israeli sports withdrawal and American sports withdrawal (36:00) and advice on how to live your life moving forward (41:00).

In this episode of the @shutdownpodcast, @chuckgregory36 is joined by our newest contributor @konroditis to discuss the Iron Man phenomenon. As a competitor himself, Kostas has a great perspective of what the race entails. After a brief bio intro (1:00) and explaining the format of the race (2:30), Kostas discusses how to train (14:00), how to safeguard from injuries (17:00), and the health benefits of participating in this format (20:30). The podcast ends with analysis of how to mentally prepare for the race (32:00), a typical training schedule (36:00), and advice for people that may benefit from joining the #ironman lifestyle (40:30)

In a special one topic podcast, @robbusolo and @chuckgregory36 discuss the uncertainty surrounding the current 2020 NFL Labor Agreement. After outlining past agreements and details revealed in the current negotiations (including revenue splits, number of roster spots, rookie salaries, marijuana policy, and Roger Goodell as “Punisher-in-Chief”), they discuss at length why the urgency to get a done so quickly. They expose the strengths and weaknesses of the NFL Owners and NFLPA positions, what motivates both sides ($$$)  and what both sides should strive to attain in future negotiating rounds. The pod ends with a summary of what will happen next and predictions on the overall outcome of any agreement.

Time Stamps:

Start - End of current labor deal is the end of next season

4:00 - Negotiations underway now

11:40 - What do the Owners want? Why is there urgency now?

16:00 - What do the NFL players want?

21:35 - What happens now?

27:00 - Predictions?

The boys are back with a rundown on @padres activity during the 2019-20 off-season. The pod begins with a timeline on Padres transactions this off-season, including additions and subtractions and one disappointing returnee. After discussing some fun spring training stories (Manny Machado ("Swole") Weight Loss, Chris Paddack's Lion Tattoo), @chuckgregory36 and @robbusolo discuss Vegas betting lines on total wins, division winning lines, and overall expectations for the 2020 season.’'

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7:20 - Off-Season Additions

18:40 - Subtractions

25:44 - Quick Hits

30:10 - Padres Vegas Lines

The @shutdownpodcast founders are BACK! They begin the podcast with analysis of the UNDEFEATED season of @aztec_mbb (26-0!) and ranked #4 in all college rankings. They discuss @chuckgregory36 experience at Viejas Arena when the Aztecs defeated the New Mexico Lobos 82-59 to clinch the Mountain West Conference Title. The fervor of the Aztecs success shifts to the anger and despair caused by the Houston Astros in their cheating scandal, resulting in Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Cody Bellinger calling out the bungling of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in failing to punish any players. The pod ends with some @robbusolo predictions on NFL Free Agency, including where the elite QBs end up by this time next month along with Chuck's rebuttals.

Time Stamps:

SDSU Aztecs Remain Undefeated

14:28 - Houston Astros Cheating Scandal

35:15 - NFL QB Free Agency

The NBA All-Star Break has arrived, marking a great time for @chuckgregory36 and @marshman55 to reconvene for an entertaining pod! After discussing Chuck’s appearance at Viejas Arena to watch @sdsu dominance over New Mexico earlier this week (Marshall an alum!), they immediately dive into the All-Star Game festivities. This includes Giannis’s poor drafting skills (8:00), All-Star omissions (11:30), whether the contests or the actual game is more entertaining (14:30), MVP Prediction for the game (20:00), and favorite All-Star Moments (21:30). The gents pivot towards the remaining contenders for the NBA Title (25:00), Finals Predictions (31:00), Trade Deadline  Winners (35:00), and a variety of first half developments (46:45). The pod ends with a discussion of NBA versus MLB playoff tweaks (51:00), including adding teams, reseeding after each playoff round, the stakes of play-in games, and the REAL reaction of Boston fans to the Mookie Betts deal from Boston to Los Angeles. #nba #allstargame #nbaallstargame #chicago #basketball

The boys have reunited for the first time in 2020! @robbusolo offers his thoughts on Kobe Bryant passing. The focus shifts to the Mookie Betts trade speculation to the Padres (or the dreaded Dodgers) and how much that trade would propel the Padres. After a brief interlope on the DH Rule being implemented to the National League in 2021, the end of the podcast focuses on Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Topics of discussion include predictions on game, fun prop bets, impact players on the game, and historical parallels from past Super Bowls to this game. Enjoy!

Time Stamps:

5:45 - Mookie Betts Trade Speculation. 

26:26 - SuperBowl 54....Who you got?

After a sad couple of days following the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and 7 others, @chuckgregory36 and @marshman555 discuss the impact felt by the entire sporting world. The beginning of the podcast focuses on all individuals that lost their life that terrible morning. They shift gears afterward to the impact of Kobe Bryant’s on the court impact, coupled by his influence beyond the basketball world. The two then share a few iconic Kobe moments, including Kobe to Shaq against Blazers in 2000, Kobe’s don’t flinch moment against Matt Barnes, and the infamous two free throws made by Kobe after tearing his achilles, personifying the #mambamentality we want to embrace. The pods end with an examination on the Lakers immediate future and Kobe’s legacy as a whole