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We're back with a Knicks playoff preview! How did the Knicks secure the 5 seed? What impact did Brunson, IQ, and Randle have on the team's success? Are they capable of making an extended run in the playoffs?? What role will Obi Toppin play in the playoffs? What can we expect from RJ Barrett? We close with a tribute to The Captain himself, the late Willis Reed. Seth and Dan recall the occasions they had to meet the all-time great.

We are back with Eric and Dan recording live together in beautiful Southern California! We break down the start of the Giants offseason, including the Waller trade, Okereke signing, and the slew of other moves made by Schoen and company. Do we agree with all of the moves thus far? We then have one of our favorite times of the year, our draft preview! The Giants still have several holes to fill. Eric and Dan break down what they think the Giants will do. With about 3 weeks left until the draft, might the Giants call a team with team with a receiver surplus and try to swing a trade? Finally, we discuss the likelihood of a Dexter Lawrence extension, and what it could mean for someone like Saquon Barkley going forward. Stay tuned for a Knicks playoff preview soon! We'll be back with a Giants draft recap in May.

Eric and Dan are back to preview the final 3 games of the Giants' regular season. What will it take for the Giants to make the playoffs, as well as what we could expect if they qualify? We discuss the coming out party of Kayvon Thibodeaux, as well as how the return of Azeez Ojulari has helped to reinvigorate Thibs. We wrap up our Giants discussion with our thoughts on the future of Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. And Dan adds in a rand about the state of NFL officiating. We hope to return soon with a playoff preview podcast!

Much to our surprise, we are finally able to discuss winning NY Giants football! Eric and Dan break down what factors have led to the team's 7-2, including the front office, coaching staff, change of culture, and new players. Who has been instrumental in the team's turn around? Does this team have a chance at making some noise in the playoffs... this year? We spend a few minutes discussing the futures of Jones, Barkley, and Dexter Lawrence as all 3 will be free agents this offseason. Should the team have traded for a wide receiver before the trade deadline, such as OBJ? Will Golladay ever see the field as a member of the Giants again? And should we be concerned about Kayvon Thibodeaux's lack of sacks so far? Enjoy the ride everyone!

In this episode, Seth and Dan preview the upcoming Knicks season! What are some things we are looking forward to seeing? What worries us? How much of an impact will Jalen Brunson provide? Realistically, what can we expect from the Knicks this year? If they get off to a slow start, any chance Thibs is on the hot seat? And as a bonus, Dan makes Blue Dudes history by hosting solo for the first (and hopefully only) time as he chats about the Giants 4-1 start to the season! 5 years later , when we finally have good Giants football to discuss, Eric is nowhere to be found. Hopefully the good play from the G-men continues and we can have more positives to discuss!

We are back with a brand new, jam-packed episode! Eric and Dan dive deep in our season preview podcast. We offer up our best and worst-case scenarios for the upcoming season. Will injuries continue to be an impediment to success? Or will it be another excuse? Will Daniel Jones succeed this year and prove he is the QB of the future? Or will we be discussing college QBs next spring? Is this Saquon's last year even if he has a stand out season? What would have to take place for him to be traded in season? Will Golliday actually show up and try this year? Finally, we discuss which players we are excited to see play this season, and Dan offers up his perspective after attending a camp practice during the summer. And if that wasn't enough excitement for everyone, Seth joins us at the top of the show to offer his feelings on the Knicks missing out on Donovan Mitchell. Enjoy the start of the season! Here's a great start!

Eric and Dan are joined by Knicks insider Seth for a deep dive into the Knicks offseason. We break down what exactly took place on draft night, discuss the impact Jalen Brunson will have on this team, and how important Mitchell Robinson is to the team's future. What does Julius Randle's future hold as a member of the Knicks? We also discuss the possibility of Donovan Mitchell joining the Knicks. Finally, Eric and Dan chat about the NFL draft and preview Giants training camp. We will be back in a few weeks with more Giants football talk, including Dan's thoughts after attending a training camp practice! Enjoy the heat everyone!

Seth and Dan return with a Knicks season recap! Dan also offers his thoughts on the first round of the Giants draft. Seth and Dan take a deep dive into what went wrong with the Knicks season. How concerned do we need to be with Randle? Would they have reached greater success if Toppin played more minutes? Was the Fournier signing as bad as we thought? Should Randle be a Knick next year? Is Thibodeau the right coach for this team? Can the future be even better for R.J. Barrett? Finally, we offer our very early thoughts on the upcoming NBA draft and free agency periods.

We are back just in time for our annual NFL draft preview! With a brand new regime, what will the Giants' overall draft strategy be? What positions do we think they'll be targeting in the first few rounds? What's our dream scenario in the first round of the draft?And what are the chances we see a trade back in back to back years in the first round? We also spend a few minutes diving into the futures of Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley and Kadarius Toney. Looking forward to returning soon with a draft recap and end of Knicks season podcast!

Have the holidays come early this year, or that just the early closing bell for the New York Giants' 2021 season? Eric and Dan are here with an early end of year Giants podcast(we see you Knicks, we'll get to you next year). We break down what went wrong this year, and leave no stone unturned. What can the Giants do after inevitably moving on from Gettleman? Is Jones the QB of the future? How worth it is it to pursue Russell Wilson? Is Barkley a long term asset for this team? Should Judge stay? Should ANYONE stay?? Can Mara be look inward and take the steps to change the direction of this team? What positives, if any, are there from this year? All that, and more, plus a rare Eric rant! Things must be bad if Eric is ranting now too...

Eric and Dan return to review the first nine weeks of the Giants season. What are some positive and negative takeaways so far? Are we sold on Daniel Jones as the QB of the future? How do we rate Judge's coaching performance this season? Will Garrett stay on as the offensive coordinator... indefinitely? Are the playoffs a realistic possibility? After nearly 4 years, we look into the crystal ball of Saquon's future with Giants? We also offer our thoughts on OBJ after his unceremonious departure from the Browns. We'll be back soon for a Knicks update podcast!

Finally, the podcast SOME of you have been waiting for... The Blue Dudes 2021-2022 NY Knicks season preview! Dan and Seth breakdown what to expect from the Knicks upcoming season. Can Randle match his (regular season) performance from last year? How much improvement can we expect from Barrett in year 3? Will Obi Toppin's role be increased this year? If so, what can we expect from him? What impact can we expect from the point guard combination of Walker and Rose? Where should the Knicks rank in the Eastern Conference heading into the season? And what do we look forward to the most (as well as worry the most about) this year? Disclaimer: this podcast was recorded immediately following the Knicks' thrilling opening game victory against the Boston Celtics on 10/20/21.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, it's time for a brand new Giants 2021 season preview episode, as well as a new podcast name!! We are now The Blue Dudes! Will our new name bring more luck to the New York Football Giants? What do we realistically expect from the team this season, and what do we think we'll be discussing at season's end - a trip to the playoffs, or another disappointing season? Who will be the team's most surprising player this year? Who will be the most disappointing? Do we trust in John Mara if a GM change needs to happen, and what's the job security of Joe Judge? Finally, Dan slips in a quick rant on his beloved Mets and their apparent love of booing their own fans. Here's to an excellent start to the season to prove Dan's pessimism wrong!

Eric is joined by Knicks Insider Seth Abbott to break down the upcoming NBA Draft and what the Knicks will do. Will the Knicks stay put, or trade up? What are the team's biggest needs? Will their high second round pick amount to anything significant? We also touch on upcoming free agency and if the Knicks can land any of the biggest names out there, including Damion Lillard, Chris Paul and Lonzo Ball.

We are back, year older, a year wiser, and ready to start covering 2021 Giants training camp. We dive into all things Daniel Jones, including if we are putting too much pressure on him, what we expect to see out of him and the offense this preseason, and how good the offense can be if he doesn't make a big leap this year. And we can't talk Giants without wondering if the offensive line will be good enough to allow this offense to shine. What do we expect from Saquon early on coming off his injury? Does the defense have the chance to be special this year? How do we feel about only one open training camp practice? Any takeaways from Jalen Ramsey's comments on Tom Coughlin? Tune in to find out. It may be July, but we'll be back soon to discuss the upcoming NBA draft and what the Knicks will do with their picks this year!

We are back earlier than we hoped with an end of the year Knicks podcast. We also remember Jim Fassel upon his passing. We dive deep into what went wrong in the Knicks' series against Atlanta. Is a true rivalry brewing between Trae Young and the Knicks? Is in arena fan behavior a problem we should be concerned about going forward? Or just a result of the lock downs ending? Which players stood out positive or negatively during the series? Is Randle still the guy to build around despite his subpar series? And finally, what's the best course of action to improve the team for next year.

For the first time ever in the history of the 2 Blue Dudes podcast, we present a Knicks playoff preview! Dan and Seth break down the Knicks first round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. What can we expect? Which players are we counting on? What impact will a large MSG crowd have on the series? We also thoroughly debunk Nate McMillan’s absurd NY bias claim. Enjoy the first round everyone, hope to see you back again (with Eric) to discuss more playoff basketball!!

It's time for a Giants draft recap! Can the real Dave Gettleman please stand up? We marvel at not one, but two trade downs in the first two rounds. More importantly, how do we think they did with their draft picks? We also express our concerns over the offensive line next season after passing on the position entirely during the draft. Next time we'll dive deep into the Knicks postseason (yes postseason!) chances.

We weren’t planning on talking Knicks this episode, but we couldn't help discuss their current 8 game winning streak, as well as get more than a little excited about the NBA playoffs. We then dive see into the upcoming NFL Draft and break down the possibilities for the Giants. What players/positions do we covet? Any players/positions we want them to avoid? While we have strong feelings of our own, what do we think Gettleman and company will actually do? And a 2BD podcast wouldn’t be complete without a discussion on the flaws of Gettleman’s draft process, including his strict no trading back rule. See you soon with a Giants draft recap and possible Knicks playoff preview! Are we living in an alternate timeline??

We are back with a Knicks-Giants two-fer. Knicks insider Seth Abbott helps us break down the suddenly good New York Knickerbockers, who Dan correctly predicted would make a big leap before the season started! We go over the good, the bad, and everything in between. Are we sold on Randle as a franchise player? Are the rising play of Barrett and Quickley just a mirage? Is there a move to be made at the trade deadline, or there that a bridge they need to cross this summer? Our Giants conversation isn't quite as positive. We dissect the team's free agency moves so far, including saying goodbye to Dalvin Tomlison. We circle back to discuss Jason Garrett and our confidence in him as Offensive Coordinator going forward. And a 2BD podcast wouldn't be complete without a gripe session about Dave Gettleman. We also realized after recording that we excluded John Ross as a free agent signing... Not a terrible move, but the team still needs another WR. We'll be back soon for a Giants Draft preview episode!

It's time for our NY Giants season recap! In what seems to be a recurring theme, the Giants missed the playoffs, despite being in the hunt for the division on the last day of the season. But they finished the year 6-10. We break down Joe Judge’s first year as Head Coach, both positive and negative. Dave Gettleman will return for his fourth year as General Manager, and we share our feelings on ownership's decision to keep him employed. We also break down the progress of several young Giants, including whether or not we think Daniel Jones is the quarterback of the future. What do we want to see in free agency and the draft this offseason? We also offer up our level of confidence in John Mara, and send some love to their co-tenants in Metlife Stadium on their recent head coaching hire and future. Next time we'll bring back Seth to talk about a potentially good New York Knicks team. Wait, is this real life??

We are back with our season preview for your New York Knickerbockers! We recorded this after the first regular season game, so we were able to incorporate our thoughts from that game as well. What can we expect this season from first round picks Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley? How soon until Quickley is a starter? We offer our thoughts on the potential ascension of R.J. Barrett, and whether or not Kevin Knox can flip the switch to become a more consistent player. Speaking of young players, do we have concerns about Mitchell Robinson’s ability to stay out of foul trouble? And do we think Julius Randle will be a Knick at season’s end, or will he be traded? We also offer up our realistic expectations for the Knicks this season. And for those of you craving to see Dan get worked up over Dave Gettleman, we spend a few minutes discussing the future of the Giants embattled General Manager. We will be back in 2021 to offer up our comprehensive breakdown of the Giants' season. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year everyone!

Eric is back this week to talk Knicks and Giants! We cover the rest of the Knicks draft, including Eric’s thoughts on the Toppin pick and his fit on the roster, as well as our feelings on the drafting of Immanuel Quickley. Somehow, some way we are still discussing the 2020 Knicks offseason in December. Will they be a better team thanks to their free agent signings? Are we getting our hopes up again, as usual, in anticipation of the 2021 offseason? We then move on to the 4-7 first place New York Football Giants. Are they actually a good team, or is this a mirage due to the weak division? Are the playoffs a realistic expectation, or is the remaining schedule too challenging? How are the young players progressing, including Jones and his recent injury? We also spend a few minutes relishing in the fact that we have a competent head coach and defensive coordinator, and would be remiss if we did not discuss the Judge/Colombo feud. Naturally, no 2 Blue Dudes pod would complete without a spirited discussion on Dave Gettleman. And I will leave it at that. See everyone in the playoffs! Playoffs?!?

We are back with a 2 Blue Dudes first... a live podcast during the NBA draft! That's right, Dan and Seth recorded the Knicks pick during Wednesday night's NBA draft and provided instant analysis. How do we feel about the pick? What does it mean for the upcoming season? This was a lot of fun one to make, hope you all enjoy it! Disclaimer: We only recorded during the 8th overall pick

We are back... minus 1 Dude. Seth joins Dan to break all things NBA draft, as well as the upcoming Knicks offseason. We discuss the possible selections at Pick number 8, and also the chances that the Knicks trade up or back in the draft. Should the Knicks make a deal for Westbrook or Chris Paul? What can the Knicks do this offseason that can help them in both the short and long term? Or should they save their cap space and try to make another run at big free agents next offseason? For our fellow Mets fans out there, Seth and Dan take a few minutes at the top of the show to talk about Steve Cohen and the new, exciting era of Mets baseball!

In an all too common theme, we break down why the Giants seem to be allergic to winning football games. Could they actually win the division, or are they more likely headed to another top draft pick? How active should the team be at the trade deadline, and which players should they trade away? We take a close look at the progress of the young players on the roster. Are any members of the coaching staff in danger of losing their jobs? At what point do we start to question John Mara's effectiveness as the team's owner? Finally, we'd be remiss if we did not offer up our thoughts on Gettleman and his future with the organization. Would bringing in Bill Belichick as General Manager make sense, or even be a possibility? Hope you enjoy listening as much as we did creating this episode. Stay tuned for our Knicks draft preview... very strange time of year to be saying that.

We are back with a new Giants-centric episode. There's a lot to unpack thanks to the team's 0-4 start. What are the reasons behind their inauspicious start? Where do we assign the blame.. Daniel Jones? The Barkley injury? The Offensive line? How is the new coaching staff, including Joe Judge, performing so far? Are there any bright spots of note anywhere? We save plenty of time to break down the damage caused by Dave Gettleman’s roster building. How long will he be able to hang onto his job? We hope you all continue to stay safe!

We are back with our first Giants only podcast in quite a while. Eric returns as we take a deep dive into the upcoming NFL season. We start by recapping training camp, including our thoughts on Joe Judge's first Giants camp. Has he already been able to wrestle power away from Gettleman? We also discuss positives and negatives from camp, as well as surprise roster cuts with the Giants now trimmed down to 53. We also predict how Daniel Jones will do in Year 2, now that he'll be running a new offense with a new coordinator. Finally, Dan pays tribute to Tom Seaver and imagines a return to Mets glory with the pending sale of the team. Enjoy Week 1 of the Giants' 2020 season!

We are back with a brand new podcast, minus Eric. Our Knicks insider, Seth Abbott, joins Dan to instantly react to the disappointing draft lottery results. Who might the Knicks pick in this spot? Should they consider trading up or back? Seth and Dan also say goodbye to Mike Miller, offer our thoughts on the new assistant coaching hires, and a 2BD podcast would not be complete without a Dan’s Rant, this time directed at Draymond Green. Don’t worry Giant fans, Eric and Dan will be back soon to discuss the start of training camp.

Been looking for more 2 Blue Dudes in your life? Your wish is our command! We welcome in Knicks Insider Seth Abbott on to help us break down the hiring of Tom Thibodeau as the new Knick's head coach. We examine what this means for the future of the organization, what a Thibodeau-led coaching staff looks like, and what impact he'll have on the roster’s young players. In Giants land, we discuss Nate Solder’s decision to opt out of this season, the ongoing saga with Deandre Baker, say goodbye to Aldrick Rosas, and finally discuss the upcoming NFL season as training camp opens amidst the current climate in America. Also, a big thank you to all our 2BD listeners as our humble podcast completes its third year on the airwaves. We truly appreciate your support and hope to continue making these for a long time. And of course, a giant thank you to Seth for continuing to be a part of our team. Let’s hope the coming year brings some winning to discuss.

We're back with a new double Knicks/Giants podcast! We break down all the recent Knicks news with Seth, including a the cavalcade of potential head coaches and the recent front office hires. We also cover the recent Knicks' player transactions(farewell Allonzo Trier). Did you know that Giants' training camp is scheduled to open soon? We discuss the likelihood of an NFL season actually happening, as well as the off the field issues that keep plaguing the Giants. How do the Baker and Aldrick Rosas arrests impact the culture of the team? Also, happy birthday to us! We were so busy breaking down all the news that we forgot to acknowledge our humble podcast turned 3 years old this past week. Thank you to everyone out there who enjoys our little passion project. We look forward to making these for years to come.

We are back with Knicks insider, Seth Abbott to discuss a litany of current topics. What do we make of the Knicks' lack of a statement regarding the Black Lives Matter movement? What will it take for the Knicks to trade Julius Randle? We also address the ongoing saga with their still vacant head coaching position, including a surprise new name that's come up in rumors. We now have NBA lottery and draft dates, so we touch on those too. And of course, our Knicks legacy topic this episode is the team's head coaches of the past 30 years. Make sure you are sitting down because this one's a bumpy ride. We break down each coach, and even wonder what could have been if Pat Riley stayed with the Knicks instead of taking his talents to Miami. We also can't help but yearn for the days of Jeff Van Gundy. Continue to stay safe everyone!

Guess who's back? The two blue dudes return with Knicks Insider Seth Abbott for another edition of our Knicks Legacy series. We start by discussing the recent front office signings, and then turn our attention to the past to rank the Top 10 Worst Free Agent signings of the last 20+ years. Who is the absolute worst signing? Can the hosts reach a consensus? Listen to find out! Stay tuned next time when we rank the 10 Worst Trades of the last 20 years.

Eric and Dan return with a brand new Giants-centric episode. We break down the Giants' round 3-7 picks, including the bevvy of later round picks they had. What do we think of the picks? Are there any positions we would have liked to have seen addressed? We then move to the 400 lb gorilla in the room and discuss the Deandre Baker situation. What was he thinking? How much trouble is he in? What does the situation mean for his future? How do his off the field issues reflect on Dave Gettleman and the Giants organization? Knicks fans, stay tuned for another Knicks legacy podcast soon with Seth!

We are back with another Knicks only podcast. We dive into some current news and rumors, including retaining Scott Perry, the CP3 rumors, Tom Thibodeau rumors, as well as our thoughts on the postponement of the draft/lottery. We then travel back to the 1990s and compare the rosters of the 1994 and 1999 finals teams. We compare starting lineups and overall teams in detail. We also ponder what might have been if 1994 Patrick Ewing had a second fiddle option from the 1999 team at his side. We hope you're continuing to stay safe out there, and look forward to continuing our Knicks Legacy series soon!

We are back with a Giants draft recap for the team's first and second round picks. Did the Giants pick the best Tackle available at 4? Should they have gone with Simmons or traded back? They chose a safety with their second round pick, but would a defensive end or linebacker been better choices? We also discuss winners and losers from the first round, as well as what picks for the NFC east rivals means for the balance of the division. And if you're curious what a normal conversation sounds like between Eric and Dan, tune in to the last few minutes of the episode when we free flow about the homes of coaches and players, including Bill Bellichik’s grandpa table. Stay safe everyone and we hope to talk to you soon.

We are back with our much anticipated NFL Draft preview. Eric and Dan analyze the Giants' draft from all possible angles, including what we would do in each of the first four rounds. We break down what WE would do if we were making the decisions, as well as predict what Gettleman may (or may not) be thinking. We also break down the pre-draft press conferences of Dave Gettleman and Joe Judge. Did they drop any hints as to what will transpire this coming weekend? Stay safe out there. We look forward to returning after the draft to break down the newest NY Giants.