Hot Takes Only is back for the second time this month and we're better than ever, catching you up on all things MLB and getting you ready for the rest of the Premier League season (better late than never!) The Braves and Mets just wrapped up a playoff-like series where the Braves took 3 of 4 to cut the division lead to 3.5 games with just about a month and a half left in the season. Elsewhere, Liverpool stumble out of the gates to start the PL season and really, honestly, what's going on with Manchester United? Plus, why you can't really (you can, but shouldn't) get mad at officiating in England - it's just that bad. All that and so much more on Hot Takes Only, the sports podcast you've been missing! 

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Four months later and we finally have a new episode! Willie and Owen dive into the big deals and storylines from the first half of the season as we look ahead to what should be a thrilling end to the MLB season. Join us every week for new episodes as we kick off the new season of Hot Takes Only! 

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Four months into the year is still considered the new year? We preview the Masters, baseball season, the Premier League title decider and bring you so so so so so so many hot takes. After all, it's what we do. 

As we wrap up 2021, Owen and Willie give you their thoughts on what has been a fantastic sports year. From the Braves finally delivering the city of Atlanta a long awaited championship to Shohei Ohtani delivering a season for the ages and Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles standing up for themselves and their beliefs, we've had a ton of stuff to cover this year. And we're just getting started. 

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Breaking down MLB's free agency rumors and confirmed deals now that the season has come to an end, we dive into the biggest stories of the offseason. Plus, a look at the MVP and Cy Young Awards - were they right? And how the US Men's National Team feels...different this time. All that and more on Hot Takes Only! 

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Not only did the Braves win the World Series in 6 games against the Houston Astros, firmly against all odds, but they did so as predicted by Willie on January 14th, 2021. How's that for a fortune teller? 

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Playoff baseball is back and better than ever. And what's more "playoff baseball" than the Atlanta Braves on the verge of blowing a 3-1 series lead in consecutive seasons? Plus, a look at the ALCS and how the surprise of the season - the Boston Red Sox - can stay alive against the Houston Astros. All that and more! 

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Our MLB recap and September preview would be incomplete without a thorough discussion of Shohei Ohtani and the cultural impact he's having. But is the media coverage of Japan's answer to Babe Ruth sufficient? Plus, the US Men's National Team is in dire straits in World Cup Qualifying and the SEC reminds college football that they're the elite of the elite. 

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Two weeks in to the EPL season and we can draw approximately zero conclusions outside of, "Mikel Arteta will be the first manager to lose his job this season." Plus, the new college football power shift and what it means for the sport, and some more discussion about the one and only Shohei Ohtani. Spoiler: he's really good at baseball. 

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The Premier League is back, and so are the fans. Willie and Owen break down everything you need to know before the season kicks off on Friday August 13th. Can Manchester City go back to back, can anyone challenge them and who among the top dogs has the best shot at knocking them off their perch? All that and more on Hot Takes Only. New episodes every Friday 7am PT/10am ET. 

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