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This past week was full of new hires, transfer portal juggling and some questionable goverment arrests of notable journalists. We cover who we think will win the superbowl, what the new coaching landscape looks like in 2026, and Matt tells you how he really feels about Robert Kraft.

The Portal shuffle is upon us with a free agency style for 18-22 year olds, and Unlimited transfers... what could go wrong?

The great American pastime is almost upon us and we could not be more thrilled, 10 days until Pitchers and Catchters Report, spring training is back!

We finally made it through January and ALL it threw at us, including this past week the arrest of two notbale journalists covering and reporting on a news story in Minnesota church. We have crossed into open use of federal power against reporters, and this futher indicates trying to erode 1st ammendment rights. A lot of americans participated in the National Economic Blackout on Jan 30. 2026.No work, No School, No shopping. To encourage the withdrwal of ice agents. Thousands of people participated and showed up in sub zero temps.

Other ways you can participate is the Resist & Unsubscibe movement, the tech industry will respond when you effect their bottom line.

The Goverment is in an offical shutdown, after the Senate removed the funding for DHS, from the approparations bill, it was a bipartisan effort, the DHS will be funded at it's current level for the next two weeks and then that department will not be funded until a new reduced amount passes the house. This should come up for a vote quickly, although Johnson might delay and bring it with his very very narrow majoity. If the down ballot elections are any indication it looks like that majority will vanish at the midterm, or possibly before with speical elections in California and Georgia.

Catherine O'Hara- died suddenly at the age of 71, she was a huge talent, starting on SCTV and most well known as the mother in Home Alone and as stand out star in Christopher Guest films like, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and A Mighty Wind. In more recent years she gave us the wonderful Moria Rose on Schitt's Creek. Her sublte physical comedy and unique ability to create memoriable characters allowed us all to enjoy her genius in every role she played.

The Great NFL Coaching Shake-Up, Playoff Fever, & Western Maryland's Future! This week on the podcast, we dive headfirst into all the major shake-ups happening across the National Football League, including our thoughts on the new Baltimore Ravens Head Coach, Jesse Minter, and other notable hires! We break down the NFL Playoff action and look back at the excitement of the recent College Football National Championships. We also turn our focus to Western Maryland, shining a light on some great local projects and discussing why we love our area and why we're postive about its future success! Whether you're here for the football or the local flavor, you won't want to miss this one. Subscribe to the podcast, rate, and review to never miss an episode!

This weeks episode we discuss: Two raw losses shake us this week: Bob Weir, the heartbeat of the Grateful Dead, passes at 78 after beating cancer, and in Minneapolis, 37-year-old American citizen Renee Nicole Good is dead, killed by an ICE agent.

Then we pivot to sports, where competition, chaos, and comebacks remind us what resilience looks like.

From Weir's light in dark places to Good's fight for truth, playoffs' glory to hot stove gambles, this noise is where we find hope. "Without love in the dream, it will never come true."

Keep beibg bullish on America, be Kind and use your privlage to do the right thing.

Happy NEW YEAR!

We have a BIG LONG episode for you today.

We talk the Venezuela and what tha means for the United States on the global stage and what precidents we are setting. College Football Playoffs (we both think Indiana) NFL Playoff Season with the Steelers vs, Ravens winner takes all The O's spending the dollar bills, on great players including 155 million for Pete Alonso

What we would do if we won a billion dollars and Venus still playing in down under. Follow us on socials, @JackYDK and share listien and reveiw this podcast

We talk NBA Scandal,

MLB World Series And light remodleing projects to the White House, and a philosophical question enters the chat!

The Gov't shutdown is still happening and now SNAP benefits are under threat, if you can, we encourage you to donate to your loacal food banks.

We are back after one of us went international and the other went to a canyon in the woods.

WNBA

The Las Vegas Aces Sweep the Phoenix Mercury for their 3rd title in 4 years, they are the 2025 Champions.

They are now tied with the Los Angeles Sparks, Phoenix Mercury and Detroit Shock for second all-time in league history for most WNBA Championships

Wilson was named the 2025 WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player after averaging 28.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over four WNBA Finals games. Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to win Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year (Co-DPOY) and WNBA Finals MVP in the same season. She also:

• Became the sixth player to win Finals MVP multiple times,

• Set the record for most points (set in Game 3) and rebounds in a single postseason. In Game 4

• Set the mark for scoring in a single Finals series, improving upon Cappie Pondexter's previous record of 110 points during the 2007 Finals

• Climbed to third on the all-time postseason scoring list, surpassing Catchings (1,141) and Candace Parker(1,149)

NFL

Ravens, Eagles, Bills Lost, but I have to say my Pats look pretty good this year with 23 year old Drake Maye leading the charge.

The Falcons beat the Bills

Injuries are plaguing the Ravens, and the Eagles just can't seem to get out of their own way.

The Chiefs won but Branch on the Lions was a little bitter about the loss and was not dapping up at the end of the game.

The season is wide open without super clear favorites yet.

College Football

THE Ohio State won.. Again

Maryland had a close game with Nebraska this weekend

Big Game James- was fired 55 Million buyout, and Terry Smith is the interim coach

Penn State lost to North Western

MLB

Playoffs BABY!!

Seattle and Toronto are battling it out for the ALCS and the Dodgers and Brewers are battling it out for the NLCS, The Phillies are out on an error, let's just say as a Red Sox fan I get it… so close but so far away.

Seattle leads 2-0 LA Leads 1-0

NBA

Season has kicked off with Lebron out for the first few weeks sciatica down the right side of his body, according to the Lakers, and won't be reevaluated for another two to three weeks and has been limited to light shooting in training camp thus far, sitting out every practice and preseason game. Father Time is creeping in

GOV't Shutdown-

Still ongoing and with no end in sight this is by no means a Democratic shutdown.. When the GOP controls all branches. This is getting a tad bit ridiculous and with midterms right around the corner not a good look for incumbent republicans

Diane Keaton- 79

D' Angelo- 51

Donate to the eleciton of Sarah Butler District 2 School Board Spartanburg SC!

WNBA

The semi-finals are in full effect, the Lynx's head coach was kicked out after going up the ref after one of her star player Colliers was injured, it was a clean play, but she was rushed out on the court.

Lynx and Mercury are tied in their series Aces lead the Fever 2-1

The series continues this evening.

NFL

Ravens lost, the Colts are undefeated and the Eagles blocked not one, but two field goals. The noises that came from my living room after that blocked kick I'll never forget.

NFL is still taking the games international with the Steelers and Vikings playing in Ireland. Goodell has said he would love to have an international game every week next season.

I have to say I am not hating a 10am game and I do not want to move to California.

College Football

ND beat the pants off of the razorbacks

THE Ohio State won.. Again 4-0

Maryland is 4-0

Penn State lost to Oregon, and it was a snoozefest until the end of the game with 2OT.

FL state VA game.. Rushing the field again it puts everyone at risk, the security, students, players of both teams etc..

MLB

Playoffs BABY!!

Cal Raleigh- Catcher Switch hitter- with 60 HR for the season most of all time

Otani- Really taking it to town this year with hitting and pitching.

First Ammendment-

Something we all just depend on for protections of free speech

The First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prevents Congress from making laws respecting an establishment of religion; prohibiting the free exercise of religion; or abridging the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, or the right to petition the government for redress of grievances. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights.

This is such a cornerstone of our everyday lives and people don't even realize how important it is. People should never be surprised at our current governments want to muzzle this right for everyone in this country to seek total control over what you can say, do, and how the exchange of ideas can happen.

What I find most disturbing is that these cowards hide behind the law to spread vitriol and hate speech but when the opposite happens with any push back with facts and common sense it is met with removing of rights and limitations.

The Jimmy Kimmel incident was the first attempt, do not think that this will be the last, the biggest broadcast network decided it did not like Kimmel the FCC chair said he should be removed and then the american people finally woke up that this was not ok, cancelled subscriptions called businesses to advertise with Sinclar and then 4 days later, Kimmel was back on the air, to very high ratings.

Welcome to season 6 of YDKJ

The WNBA enters the final day of its regular season tonight with the eight playoff teams set, but three of the four first-round matchups are still to be determined.

WNBA Playoff Standings

1. Minnesota Lynx, 33-10**

2. Las Vegas Aces, 29-14 (5 GB)*

3. Atlanta Dream, 29-14 (5 GB)*

4. Phoenix Mercury, 27-16 (6 GB)*

5. New York Liberty, 26-17 (8 GB)*

6. Indiana Fever, 24-20 (10.5 GB)*

7. Golden State Valkyries, 23-20 (10 GB)*

8. Seattle Storm, 23-21 (11.5 GB)*

* Denotes clinched playoff spot

** Denotes clinched best record in league

Kaitlin Clark out for the rest of the season with a nagging groin injury

Angel Reese- was suspended after receiving her 8th technical foul of the season

Playoffs should be superb !

NFL

The season has kicked off, they went to Brazil and the Chiefs lost to the chargers, Aaron Rodgers had an okay first game but they need to protect the old man if they want him to make the ravens look great on defense and offense and Ty Johnson had a great game in Buffalo.

It should shake out to be an interesting season.

MLB Playoffs

The O's look terrible this year, it was off but they had a glimpse of greatness in the 9th inning against the dodgers. They are still building something, and they most likely will be in for a long season next year.

News and Politics

Charlie Kirk

I did not know who he was until yesterday, so this is what I know.

White Male, Shot and Killed in Utah he was 31 married with two kids.

He was talking on a Utah college campus, he was a right wing republican whose narrative was divisive.

He was not a political candidate but a pundit, who had a right wing conservative following.

His messaging especially on gun control is and I quote

"We must also be real. We must be honest with the population. Having an armed citizenry comes with a price, and that is part of liberty...I think it's worth having a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights."

In the simplest of analogies he believed that you had to break some eggs to make an omelet, and unfortunately he was one of the eggs.

I want to discuss that his life ceases to exist, but for those who were there at the event, have to live with that the rest of their lives and those who now have watched it also carry that burden. It is very widespread online and if you or people you know do not want to see it, turn off auto play on your applications that you view most to avoid seeing something you do not want to see. Here is how to do that

It is not normal to watch someone be killed and if you are experiencing trauma around this please seek help and talk with someone.

Welcome back

NBA: OKC Won the Finals of the NBA in a great series

MLB:

Trade Deadline is approaching and some teams need to make a move, any prospects i the pipeline for the O's?

This was supposed to be the season for the O's and they are holding down the last place in the AL Beast

Sox-

Not doing much better before or after the all start break.. I mean flippin Toronto is leading the league

WNBA

Full swing, Kaitlyn Clark is not playing, she does not have a return date to the court yet, she has a hamstring injury. H

Paige Bruckers is doing well for her first season in the league and crowds are still coming out in droves to support their teams. With the Liberty and Fever drawing record crowds. Including over 2.2 million viewers for the WNBA all Star games

Wimbledon:

Jannik Sinner;

Iga Swiatek

Venus Williams won her first match back at 45 years old

NFL:

Aaron Rodgers is a Steeler now, training camps seem to be going typical injuries abound even with QB for the jets today with a toe injury. Also the NFL is in talks to acquire 10% stake in ESPN

F1 update:

Christian Horner is out as team principal for Red Bull, over a year of controversy later the team has decided to go in a different direction with leadership that have been a partnership for over

20 years. Max Vestappan made a statement that change in principal has no effect on his career with red bull even though there are some pretty strong rumors he is looking to move to mercedes.

In Memorium:

Maclom Jamal Warner

Ozzy Osbourne

Hulk Hogan

Happy Mother's Day!

NBA Playoffs are in full effect

The games have been great, they have been close and exciting until the end.

The Celtics came back against the Knicks last night now making the series 2-1

They won in NYC and have some good

The rest of the field is

Cavaliers vs. Pacers-Indiana leads 2-1

Thunder vs. Nuggets Denver leads 2-1

Warriors vs. Timberwolves Min leads 2-1

So if you have been sleeping on the playoffs, tune in it has been pretty exciting.

MLB:

What a crazy first month for Baseball, a lot of heartbreak for your O's this season with injuries after last nights game they dropped 10 games below .500 for the first time since 2022.

They are in the basement in the Beast 7.5 games back.. But it is a long a season

But the stadium is getting some upgrades in 2026 including new centerfield video board, upper

The deck and field wall displays screens.

They have had some great series but seem to not be able to maintain momentum

Do you think this is just a slow start or does Elias have to go back to the drawing board and make some big moves and spend some money?

Sox-

Deavers is doing exactly what he was signed to do, 4-4 and 3 RBI's in yesterday's 10-1 game against the royals. He is still just a DH, which might just have to be good enough for him.

Otherwise not a bad start for Boston 2.0 games behind the Yankees and 2nd in the Beast

The Masters:

Rory McIlory did it; he won the masters and did it in style, completing his career grand slam. He did as predicted by you… almost gave it away a few times but in the end grabbed that green jacket

WNBA kicks off their pre-season games and excited for another great season watching the W with their new teams.

NFL Draft:

#1 draft pick- Cam Ward to the Titans

Shadur Sanders picked 144 overall in the draft is going to the Browns competing a not so great news cycle for this player.He was called out by a NFL coach who said he was not that talented and was coming with a lot of baggage, mainly his father Coach Prime who has been very vocal about coaching his son in the NFL and is NOT, Not opinionated.

F1 update:

Oscar Piastri- is leading the 2025 drivers standings with 4 wins Mclaren

Lando Norris- is second w. McLaren

Max Vesttapen is 3rd with only 1 win so far this season

Sir Lewis Hamilton is #7 with his new team Ferrari

For the Constructors (Not surprising it is)

McLaren

Mercedes

Red Bull

Ferrari

White Smoke= a New Pope

Pope Leo the XIV Robert Prevost

First American Pope ever

From Chicago, a White Sox fan, went to villinova

He also was the one to really lecture and give our current VP the business when he went to vatican city a month ago. So he is not afraid to speak up.