The So-Called Sports Analysts

In this Podcast we go over:
 -our favorite matchups for this Prem this week
- Manchester City
- Team USA and their international Break

Alfonso and Braden break down the Dodgers-Braves playoff battle, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominant pitching, and the biggest questions facing baseball’s postseason contenders. Then they turn to college football’s biggest surprises, playoff debates, and matchups—including Alabama, Georgia, USC, and Penn State—before wrapping up with NFL talk and a quarterback-building game.

CeeDee Lamb vs. JSN. Drake London vs. Tet McMillan. Dak Prescott, Bryce Young, and Brock Purdy in the MVP conversation. This week’s NFL debates get heated—and the fantasy fallout is just as wild. Alfonso, Brecken, and Ryian break down the Cowboys’ comeback over the Texans, the Falcons’ win over the Saints, and why the Eagles’ offense still has questions to answer. They also dig into the Saints’ tough road ahead, Michael Penix Jr.’s impact in Atlanta, and the Texans’ defensive struggles. Plus: fantasy injuries, waiver-wire names, lineup implications, and a lively debate about NFL officiating. Get the players, teams, and hot takes worth watching as the season unfolds.

The NBA season is shaping up to be a showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Alfonso, Joshua, and Ryian debate whether these two teams are already the league’s best—and who has a real chance to challenge them.They also get into the 76ers’ star-studded lineup, the race for playoff spots, and their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more. Expect bold predictions, hot takes, and plenty of debate about who’s built to contend.

The MLB postseason is here, and Alfonso and Braden break down the contenders, the potential upsets, and the teams they think could make a run at the World Series. They debate the Yankees and Red Sox, whether the Guardians and White Sox can surprise everyone, and if the Dodgers, Braves, or Brewers are truly built for October.Then the conversation moves to college football: the AP Top 25’s pretenders and contenders, Texas’s challenging schedule, rising Heisman hopefuls, and the teams worth watching. The episode wraps with NFL reactions, including the Broncos’ comeback, the Cowboys’ tough loss, and early Super Bowl predictions. Expect bold picks, friendly fan bias, and plenty of debate across baseball, college football, and the NFL.

Week 3 delivered wild finishes, heated takes, and big questions across the NFL. The crew debates whether the 3-0 Raiders are for real, breaks down the Saints’ costly mistakes and the Cowboys’ last-second loss to the Ravens, and weighs in on the Chargers’ disappointing start.Plus, get fantasy football and dynasty talk, quarterback debates, and the first-ever So-Called Sports Analyst Jeopardy—where NFL trivia gets competitive and the answers don’t always come easy.

The NFL is already tilting into chaos, and Week 2 gives you the clearest proof yet. The Saints upset the Ravens, Patrick Mahomes looks fully back in takeover mode, and the Chargers are facing serious questions after another ugly loss.

Joshua Garcia, Alfonso Portillo, and Brecken Thompson break down the biggest games, including the Chiefs’ revived offense, the Cowboys’ win over Washington, Jaden Daniels’ injury, the Raiders’ surprising start, and whether Justin Herbert is becoming overrated.The crew also debates Caleb Williams’ injury reaction, early MVP candidates, fantasy football takeaways, rookie standouts, and plenty of controversial NFL opinions.

The crew reacts to the biggest NFL Week 1 overreactions, from the Chiefs’ improved run game and the Broncos’ struggles to the Packers’ hot seat, the Rams’ early panic, and breakout performances from the Jaguars, Giants, Bears, and more. Alfonso, Joshua, Brecken, and Ryian also debate fantasy football winners, disappointments, trades, and their so-called MVPs of the week.

The NFC might decide the Super Bowl, and the AFC playoff race is a bloodbath. In this episode, Alfonso, Brecken , and Ryian  break down every division winner, make their boldest NFL predictions, and build a case for the teams and quarterbacks they believe can actually take over 2026.The conversation gets heated fast - from whether the Ravens are the class of the AFC North to why the Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Chargers, Cowboys, Saints, and Bears could all shake up their divisions. The crew argues through quarterback ceilings, defensive upgrades, offensive line questions, and the kind of schedule advantages that can flip an entire season. If you want sharp takes on who is real, who is overhyped, and who is about to surprise people, this one brings it.You'll discover:

• Why the Broncos, Chargers, and Chiefs could all end up in the AFC playoff picture
• The case for the Cowboys to win the NFC East and why their offense might be the league's most dangerous
• Why the Saints, Bears, and Vikings are all live division contenders
• Which quarterbacks and playmakers they trust most for fantasy football
• The biggest fades, breakout candidates, and late-round value targets in their mock draft

Alfonso, Brecken, and Ryian also run through season awards like MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year, then switch gears into a crazy quarterback build challenge where they try to assemble the perfect signal-caller from random traits and team matches.

In this episode, we explore the impact of NBA awards on player legacies. We discuss key players like Jokic, Luka, and Tatum, and how their careers could be shaped by wins or losses. We also dive into MVP debates, Rookie of the Year races, and playoff scenarios. Join us to understand how these awards influence the future of NBA stars.