Triple Play Sports

While the debauchery of Spring Break is well in the rearview mirror for the Triple Play crew, it doesn't mean that a break isn't still in order. But the boys are back! Well, almost all the boys. Dietz is out for this one due to flu-like symptoms, so Russ, Scott and Cruz are left to carry the flag. There's a recap of the NCAA Tournaments and how it felt like the NCAA got something right for a change. Scotty brings his wealth of PGA Tour knowledge to preview the Masters and to continue bagging on Bryson DeChambeau. The conversation turns to the start of the MLB season where we're positive that Dietz would have had plenty to say. But alas, it's mostly Russ & Scott because Cruz doesn't watch baseball. But Cruz DOES watch NASCAR, therefore he's more than happy to recap the Bristol dirt weekend and why the Buschy McBush Race 400 might be the best race name ever. Finally, the rousing discussion about NFL quarterbacks continues on! Each week there's a new record for the longest show ever...and hopefully that's a good thing. Enjoy!

Ahoy, mateys! Did ye know ye need a sea captain to navigate the winds at ye olde Riviera Country Club? Did ye know that this is COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE to the Mad Hatter? Scotty goes off on the PGA Tour calling for a wind delay on an otherwise perfectly good day. Can't a man just enjoy some golf in the middle of Snowmageddon 2021 in Texas? Russ navigates the crew into a conversation about Name-Image-Likeness in the upcoming EA Sports NCAA football video game. Cruz talks about the Double Daytona weekend, which featured not one, but TWO Joey Logano fails - and which was only mildly affected by precipitation. Dietz minces no words discussing the comments voiced by (former) Mariners president/CEO Kevin Mather up in mostly-rainy Seattle. And all four gents get into a lively discussion about NFL quarterbacks and their coaches getting blown around on a carousel like so much dust in the wind. It's completely, unintentionally the longest show yet, so buckle up or grab a margarita (but not at the same time) and enjoy!

Two shows in two weeks? The Super Bowl must really be a big deal! Russ is back from a stint on the DL and Cruz is certainly happy about that. We learn this week that concentration of wealth doesn't just apply to real life. Fun! Tom Brady wins yet another Super Bowl, and because it's Brady, there's a good mix of opinions amongst the crew. (Did you know the Chiefs also played in the game?) In the world of Major League Baseball, if you think you've got wealth, the Dodgers would like you to hold their beer. And finally, Daytona Speedweeks is upon us! Cruz is extra excited to talk extra (to himself) about the upcoming pair of races at Daytona and who he doesn't want to win the 500 (#LoganoBy50). And don't forget, there's some stellar writing (and a blank bio for Cruz) at www.3playpodcast.com!

Happy New Year! The crew is missing its fearless leader for the first episode of 2021, but as they say, the show must go on. Cruz finally watched some NFL football for the first time in months so there are actually three takes on the two Conference Championship games! However, when it comes to Baseball HOF talk, it's all Dietz and Hatter. Nonetheless, Cruz was in silent agreement that Curt Schilling is in fact a jerk. To cap it off, The Mad Hatter rants about (mourns?) the state of the Houston professional sports franchises. Let's just say that if there was an NHL franchise in Space City, it would probably be poorly run as well. Thanks for listening - now on Apple Podcasts as well!

It's the Inaugural Triple Play Sports Movies Special! Let's pretend like we're gonna have a bunch of these in the future, shall we? For this episode, the boys eschew current events to talk about the best and worst of sports movies. Dietz doesn't believe that sports comedies deserve respect! Russ talks about movies you've never heard of! Scotty completely miscategorizes Tin Cup and Cool Runnings! And Cruz still somehow only manages to talk about NASCAR and bowling! Can you imagine The Empire Strikes Back if it starred Richard Pryor? These boys sure can - and now so can you. You're welcome. world. Happy Holidays!

In the latest, hard-hitting episode, the Triple Play crew talks all manner of playoffs. The NFL owners voted to potentially expand the playoffs due to COVID. Now the NCAA is on the clock. Should they do the same or what should they do to fairly select playoff teams? In a brief playoff respite, the boys ponder why teams continually recycle mediocre coaches. And last but not least, the NASCAR playoffs concluded on Sunday - so naturally Cruz muses to himself about the weekend. #jimmoraforever

The boys are back with the nonsense! Even though the World Series is wrapping up (it's still 1-0 Tampa Bay in Game 6 whenever you read this), the topic of the day is...football! There's talk about the current state of college football and the affects on the potential playoff teams. There's talk about how fun the NFL season has been as well as the dismal state of the Dallas Cowboys. And there's also the show's first special guest! No spoilers on who it is, but he may not know much about the Bundesliga. Finally, there's just enough time for Cruz to get riled up about BINGO and the 2021 NASCAR Cup schedule. Prost!

Do those subjects seem related? Does it matter? Of course not! The boys are back at it to deliver their takes on the MLB Wild Card and early Division Series games. There's a trip across the pond (coach class, naturally) to talk EPL. Do LeBron's now 10 trips to the NBA Finals cement his legacy as one of the greatest - or maybe THE greatest - to ever play the game? And hey, football players, actually BREAK THE PLANE before celebrating your touchdowns!

Where's Russ??? With the MLB Postseason about to start, the crew (minus one) revisit the rules modifications for MLB in 2020 and what they think should stay for 2021 and beyond. With the NFL Regular Season just starting, are we surprised that games aren't too sloppy and is the lack of preseason to blame for the rash of early-season injuries? Scotty goes meta and delivers hot takes within hot takes in an NBA-themed Mad Hatter's Rant - giving Cruz something to comment on besides NASCAR.

Normally full of nonsense, the Triple Play crew take a serious tone for this episode because we believe conversations on race are important. We discuss our interpretations of the current player demonstrations and protests across all sports and how athletes can best drive meaningful change. Can sports once again be a unifying force after great tragedy?