Unscripted with Skip and Josh

Josh opens the show with some early season thoughts on

College Basketball including the return of ‘What Bugs Me”. The guys

discuss the NHL concussion lawsuit and Gary Bettman’s induction into the

Hockey Hall of Fame. Major League baseball handed out their awards and

Jacob deGrom’s Cy Young win has sparked some controversy. Its week 11 in

the NFL; Skip is hoping the Eagles can save their season, Josh is taking

the over in the Rams-Chiefs game and the Packers keep finding ways to

lose. Recorded November 17, 2018. Music in this episode: Rumble by

www.bensound.com , Brit Pop by scottholmesmusic.com, Gonzo by Jahzzar

The guys start the show with College Basketball and Duke’s

huge win over Kentucky. In the NHL (12:43) some Senators players got

into some trouble with an Uber driver and there were some big coaching

changes. Also in this episode: NFL gambling advice (24:38), MLB free

agents (26:09) and Josh has some podcast recommendations (30:20). Music

in this episode: Rumble by www.bensound.com , Brit Pop by

scottholmesmusic.com, Gonzo by Jahzzar

In this episode the guys recap the World Series (0:55),

discuss the impact of series MVP Steve Pearce and speculate on where

Bryce Harper and Manny Machado will end up playing next season.

Meanwhile in the NFL (15:17) there were some interesting moves at the

trade deadline and Josh fired Skip from his pick’em pool. In the NHL

(31:01) the guys breakdown the start of the season for the Habs, Leafs

and Senators. Recorded November 3, 2018. Music in this episode: Rumble

by www.bensound.com , Brit Pop by scottholmesmusic.com, Gonzo by Jahzzar

In this episode Skip and Josh discuss the World Series and

the state of Major League Baseball (2:02). Can the Dodgers figure out a

way to beat the Red Sox and get back into the series? Are starting

pitchers even important anymore? Have analytics contributed to the

incredible amount of over managing that we’ve seen in the playoffs? Skip

is wondering about what Josh’s style would be as a manager. There’s a

baseball edition of What Bugs Me (28:11), something the NHL got right

(34:19) and a look and the upcoming week in the NFL (35:42). Recorded

October 25, 2018. Music in this episode: Rumble by www.bensound.com ,

Brit Pop by scottholmesmusic.com, Gonzo by Jahzzar

Recorded Oct 13, 2018. In this episode Skip and Josh make

their picks in the MLB playoffs (1:51). Can the Astros repeat? Are the

Red Sox as good as their regular season record suggests? Can the Brewers

defeat the Dodgers? In the NFL (23:30) Skip is thrilled that the Eagles

are back on track but actually feels sorry for Giants fans. Meanwhile

NHL replay officials managed to somehow overturn the same goal twice

(35:57)? Music in this episode: Rumble by www.bensound.com , Brit Pop by

scottholmesmusic.com, Gonzo by Jahzzar

Recorded Oct 6, 2018. Skip and Josh discuss the MLB

Playoffs (1:45), bad managing and useless statistics. The hockey season

is off to great start (28:29) and the NHL sent a message with a big

suspension. The guys also look at the best matchups from week five in

the NFL (39:19). Music in this episode. Intro: Rumble and Actionable by

http://www.bensound.com , Wrap up: Brit Pop by

http://scottholmesmusic.com

Recorded Sep 30, 2018. Skip and Josh are joined by hockey

writer David Alter (twitter: @dalter) to preview the upcoming NHL

season. Can the Leafs live up to expectations? Can the Habs compete in

the stacked Atlantic division? Can Vegas keep up where they left off

last season? Are the Sharks contenders now that they have acquired

Karlsson? Somehow the show ends with a math question, plus some thoughts

on Gritty the Flyers new mascot. Music in this episode. Intro: Rumble

and Actionable by http://www.bensound.com , Wrap up: Brit Pop by

http://scottholmesmusic.com

Recorded September 18, 2018. Week two in the NFL (1:38) had

some great games, some bad kickers, an amazing press conference, and a

player who retired at halftime. The Steelers are a big mess, Pat Mahomes

is the real deal, the Eagles lose to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Bucs and the

Jags took apart the Pats. What’s wrong with the Giants and will any

Browns or Vikings kicker ever make a field goal? The new tackling rule

reared its ugly head and Josh is wondering if Dez Bryant will ever sign

with anyone. Meanwhile the NHL pre-season has started (25:45) with very

different expectations this season for the Habs and Leafs. Erik Karlsson

was finally traded. How will his move to the Sharks affect the balance

of power in the West and how bleak is the situation for the Senators

franchise? Listeners of the Skip and Josh podcast can now receive a 10%

discount at prostockhockey.com when they use the code SKIPANDJOSH at

checkout. Music in this episode. Intro: Rumble and Actionable by

http://www.bensound.com , Wrap up: Brit Pop by

http://scottholmesmusic.com

Recorded September 10, 2018. In this episode the guys break

down the big stories of week one in the NFL (2:21): Did the Bears

implode? Is Aaron Rodgers human? The Browns didn’t lose, the Chiefs came

as advertised and the Jaguars are somehow still committed to their

quarterback. The Montreal Canadiens finally traded their captain Max

Pacioretty (15:13). What’s next for the Habs and are they finally

admitting that they are rebuilding? There are some strong opinions about

Serena Williams outburst at the U.S. Open (25:28), Skip helps Josh to

try and understand E-Sports (33:00) and the show closes with a couple of

podcast recommendations.

Recorded September 1, 2018. The guys are joined by

friend of the show Neil Schnurbach (@AssemblyNeil) to preview the

upcoming NFL season. Are the Bears suddenly a playoff team with the

acquisition of Khalil Mack? Can the Browns win a game or even become

somewhat relevant? How dynamic can the Chiefs offense be? Which rookie

quarterbacks can make an impact this season and which second year QBs

can become stars? Will any of last years playoff teams struggle this

year? Which up and coming teams are ready to become contenders? Does

Jimmy G. have what it takes to lead the 49ers? Can the Patriots make it

back to the Super Bowl (again)? Do the Eagles have what it takes to

repeat? Of course there are some predictions, a discussion about some of

the major rule changes and of course Neil brings some fancy stats like

DVOA and Pythagorean wins.