Ball on The Brain

Billy and Junger are back for NFL Free Agency.The episode starts hot for Billy with his voice being back. Then, it goes south.  Saqoun Barkley is now a member of the Eagles............... Junger has plenty to say and gives Billy hell. Billy gives his thoughts on Barkley.Should Billy still have confidence in the Giants' Front Office? What Move are you most shocked with? Which move made the most sense? 

Ball on The Brain and Gameday Guru are back for another collaboration. With March Madness around the corner, and so many headlines around the game this season we needed to have the boys back on. Justin and Anthony break down their top 25 against the AP top 25.  Who were they right on? Who did they miss the mark on? The gambling ranks compared to the traditional AP rankings always bring up some controversy, let the guys show you where the money is. Of course we have some bracketology and conference championship talks for you as well. At the end, Gameday Guru has some very special news broken 1st by BOTB 

It's been awhile. From Bill being sick to the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl again we have a lot to cover. Is Brock Purdy a guy? Can Mahomes pass Brady? When did Bill become a smoker? all of these questions plus our post NBA Trade deadline thoughts. 

There isn't much to it. We know what time it is and we know what's on the line.  Who do you got advancing? Oh and a lot of points in the NBA.

Super Wildcard Weekend has come and passed. There was a lot of shock and disappointment.  Joe Flacco's magic ran out, The Browns turned back into a pumpkin at midnight, and the juggernaut that was this team is going home. Is CJ Stroud the next elite QB? Are the Texans the new Fav in the AFC South for the next decade? Dolphins and Chiefs were on pace to be the game of the weekend. Well, that game had other plans. The fins became victims again to hot weather teams can't travel to cold in the postseason. Besides that narrative, this team was plagued by injuries and the jury is still out on McDaniels and Tua.  The Trade Bowl. Stafford and Goff. The game with the most headlines and emotion this whole weekend. Detriot did the impossible finally winning a playoff game let alone hosting a playoff game.  What is the limit for this squad? The Cowboys and Eagles....... Just one big LOL. just listen for this part. 

This week BOTB is just a mess. We have Bill just slurping Carmelo Anthony from the start. Junger talking about footy when no one cares... IT'S NOT FC JUNGER. Nick well he is just Nick, and Dan had some tech difficulties. Does The OG Anunoby trade make the Knicks that much better? Seems like a lot was traded for a player that can be better than what you had but, can't be the final move.  Will the team wait till the summer or is a deadline the time to strike?Who is the real MVP? CMC or Lamar! The cases for both players are there, and they wish they could win.  But, that's not how it works. Both offer so much value to their teams that this might be the best shot an RB has had since AP. 

Billy and Junger, are running the program as always from the Piston's losing streak to the Eagles limping into the post-season. Coaches in the NBA should be on the hot seat as the season is in full swing. We are looking at you, Monty Williams, and Greg Popovich.  Both teams are in the middle of some of the worst stretches of basketball in the history of the league. Leaving the question of whether they are outdated in their systems or just not reaching the new era of players. In the NFL the elite teams are rounded out into playoff forums.  Surprisingly, with the teams that made the Super Bowl last year that isn't the case. Eagles and Chiefs both look off aren't the same teams they were last year. 

This past week across all sports we have seen a lot of dumb mistakes. From game-winning plays being called back to, franchise-altering decisions.Tell us if you have heard this story before, Draymond Green is suspended for assaulting another player. While we are already having thoughts that this Golden State team is on its last leg and can't afford to be fucking around, this happens. Do the Warriors just let Dray walk in the summer? Is he worth the headache for what he can still offer?Zion Williamson is once again in the headlines for his weight.  Teammates, the media, and his front office all think it must be addressed. So, of course, the idiots on this show think otherwise. What do you think? Kadarius Toney not only cost the Chiefs a massive win over the Bills but also took away the best play of Travis Kelce's Hall of Fame Career. His teammates are at is defense but, should they?Tommy Cutlet is making Bill miserable, but Dan and Nick think otherwise. Team building and all that bullshit comes up. While Bill is just left explaining over and over how a team needs to be built Dan and Nick just don't agree with him. Either way get ready for another episode of bullshit on this weeks BOTB   

Nick is back, and not by popular demand. This week on BOTB we have a WILD episode.From what would be more likely for the average human to perform, to some costume changes. The 49ers are back to being the most complete team in the NFL and the Eagles are now officially on fraud watch. Did San Fran show the league the way to beat Philly? Is Junger wrong? Do we know football?NBA talk heats up and, Dan has a lot to say. Celtics and Jaylen Brown as usual is a heated topic. The Mid season tournament is in the knockout and the guys share their views.

As the title says, we are back. After a small break Ball on The Brain is back and ready to fill your ears with our usual garbage.  Junger is joining the team full-time for those who follow our FC show and is bringing the spice. From which athlete pulls the most to the news around the NBA we got it all in this episode. Talking NFL are the Bills done? Can they overcome the 6-6 record? How fraudulent are the Eagles? All of this and more in this weeks BOTB 

The NFL Trade Deadline has come and passed. With Plenty of moves to make for an hour-plus podcast, we have a lot to break down. From the selling teams like the Giants and Commanders, to the elite teams showing why they are so elite.  Pass rushers were the main group being moved, and somehow with Chase Young and Montez Sweat only they can get you a 2nd and 3rd round draft pick while Leonard Williams gets a 2nd and 5th. The biggest shock of the deadline might be a team that was buying. The Chicago Bears added an elite pass rusher in Montez Sweat to pair with those two top-five picks in 2024. While talking about the moves that did happen we also have to talk about the ones that didn't happen. Overall a very exciting deadline from the NFL!

It's the collab you didn't know you needed till this moment. Ball on The Brain welcomes Anthony and Justin from Gameday Guru to discuss College Hoops and their company.  Learn about how Gameday Guru breakdown the important stats within the game of basketball to devise a system to maximize the possible ROI within the fun Not Gambling Advice picks. From the AP ranking systems being complete Bullshit, and what to look for in trends of the game. To the biggest frauds in the NCAA. This is a must-listen episode!Ball on The Brain and Gameday Guru aren't responsible for any possible outcomes due to the content of this episode. If you have a problem and need help see consul and get help. Practice Not Gambling within your means.   

The Association is back! The Denver Nuggets begin the defense of their championship against the Lakers, and there is already trouble in La La Land. Anthony Davis, dominantly began the game just to fade away with a scoreless second half. Is AD capable of being the leader the Lakers need with Lebron in a lesser role?Along with the rest of the opening week games, we have our standings predictions. from 10th to 1st the panel of clowns we like to call BOTB breaks down the East and West just to see who is less wrong in their predictions. Who is going to fall off? Who is the best in the conference? Did Bill over-hype the Knicks again? Tons of questionable analyses and predictions as always. buckle up this season will be wild! 

This Week BOTB is back!Winning streaks ended, teams looked beatable, and some teams had more fight than we thought.Brock Purdy 's winning streak has ended. His 1st loss as a starter, in a game where CMC   

The MLB Postseason is among us, and our plan of "experts" need to reflect on our "analysis".  Connor, Allan, and Tyler join Billy to break down the regular season of MLB, and how their predictions panned out. The group on average went 2/6 on the division winners :(.  From bold picks, to teams just shitting the bed. As a group, we realized quickly that a lot can happen over 162 games. Upon our misses in the division winners, we need to talk about the failure of the three big spenders as a whole. The Mets, Yankees, and Padres were the three big spenders and all three failed to make the postseason. From players not living up to contracts, to injuries. A lot of reasons these teams failed, and some major soul-searching for these teams.  With, all these teams struggling as well as other teams, a lot of personnel movement and a lot of people out.  Who is out? How are these safe?Finally, we wrap it up with out post-season predictions. 

Week 3 offered up a lot of storylines, and parody in the NFL, from the Jets being in the hunt for the Lombardi to Caleb Williams, and a new favorite in the AFC. Zach Wilson is clearly not an NFL QB. The Jets are on the verge of this season being lost, and that locker room is a time bomb. Why is Zach still the guy? Have we called the Vikings yet?  Stafford is looking pretty interesting in LA. Jets lose once again to the Patriots. Again, Mac Jones does enough to win and has moved up the power rankings in that 21 draft class. How far up though? The Dolphins might be the team to beat in the AFC. With the two fastest WRs in the league, plus a great O-line and one of the best offensive minds in the league. Who is going to beat this team? Tua is in complete control and this team is historic. On the other side of that loss, Sean Payton needs to do some soul-searching.  Russ isn't the problem. The offense is clicking, while through 3 games the Broncos defense is the worst in the history of the game. Both the AFC North and South are pure chaos. No one team is clear above the rest and, teams we thought dead are definitely alive. Lots to unpack this week enjoy! 

Ball on The Brain FC is back, and league play is in full swing.  Man City is looking good while Haaland seems off. Liverpool is competing with their new play style, and Mo Salah is playing in a new role. While the scored goals aren't there, Mo is still creating and Liverpool is getting results.  Spurs seem to have not missed a beat in the post-Harry Kane era. Son seems to be a legit 9, while James Maddison has shown he can lead a midfield for a big club. Postecoglou has shown he can build up and change the culture of Tottenham.Chelsea and Man United leave a lot to be desired. Both teams have spent a lot, and are in the mud. Chelsea has too many guys, with not enough spots in the 11, and United has no leader. The Ten Hag era has left a lot to be desired with drama almost every week, combined with the lack of results, the seat is getting hot.  La Liga, as per usual Real Madrid and Barca are at the top. This year though, Barca seems to be different. With key new additions, this team looks deadly. Real Madrid keeps winning, but how long can they play without a 9?  

Well just like any creditable media outlet it's time for the Week 1 "Overreactions" to what we watched over the 1st NFL Sunday of the year.From the Lions vs. Chiefs and expectations are too high on the Chiefs and the Lions need some respect.  Are the Browns actually the best team in the AFC North? Can the Bengals overcome the defense?The Colts and Jags were a lot better than expected. Anthony Richardson Looks like an NFL QB and the Colts could be trouble when Taylor Returns.  Is Jacksonville the team to beat in the AFC?Bad Weekend for NY Football we will leave it at that....

Who knows why but, since we had fun doing it last year we brought back the Fantasy Football draft.Guest Aj Gomez stops by like he did last year for our 4 man show draft. With stupid long rosters and scoring this isn't your traditional draft.2QBS4 RBS4 WRS2 TES2 FLEX1Super FlexThe Draft Style is wild and different with a lot of laughs and bs takes this draft might have been the best one yet. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear the punishment. 

Keeping on the trend for last week, we have to rank more as the season gets closer! Guest GC joins the podcast for our predictions on who will be the division winners, the wildcard teams, and end-of-the-season awards. While going through the AFC it is evident and obvious that Nick is all in on one team. As per usual Dan is all over the Bengals as most should be with the NFC North but, to count out the other teams in that division does seem foolish.  How will the wild card teams shake-up? Is there too much hype around a team? Who takes flight and who crashes?NFC there isn't too much debate most teams are locked at this point with some possible upsets in the NFC West. Is Seattle for real? Does San Fran suffer from QB play? Will the Giants take a step back? Can the Eagles go back to the Super Bowl? Find Out on this week's BOTB 

Football is Back!!! So, that means Ball on The Brain is also back. Austin Harvey joins us to break down the NFL and the "Top 5" at each position. Before we break down the elite of the elite, there have been a lot of headlines and dialogue coming out of the running back market in free agency.  Jonathan Taylor is looking for an extension while still under the control of his rookie deal while Saqoun Barkley and Josh Jacobs both struggled to find long-term deals. Is the Running back market closed for business? Are there any backs that can get a long-term contract? From the QB all the way to Secondaries we look at each position group and decide who are the best at each position. There are some hot takes and surprising names. We are happy to be back for season 2 of BOTB and hope to continue this journey. Follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and check out our content at www.ballonthebrain.com 

Soccer is back and so is Ball on The Brain F.C. Prem to the Saudi Pro there is a lot of headlines and a lot to breakdown. Manchester City 2-0-0 coming off winning the trebel, Manchester United off to another slow start, and Liverpool take on a new formation. La Liga once again is Madrid V. Barca but, Madrid has made some moves will Barca seems to have some questions. Players are on the move. Neymar to the Saudi Pro league and Harry Kane is trying to finally get his trophy. Join Bill, Junger, and Sean while they break down the opening of the footy season 

Free Agency is going on, and there have been many trade rumors and a lot of money given out.  Huston is going all in on leadership and building with this young core. Dame has officially requested a trade calling it an end to his time in Portland. The 2020 NBA draft class is getting PAID and many more. We also break down and discuss the top 20 players in the NBA after the 2022-23 season. Have our views changed since the start of the season? Who has gone up? Who fell off? Who came out of nowhere? 

The beginning of the new NBA season is here. Free Agency and trade season is in full swing.  We have already seen some stars on the move, from Bradley Beal and Chris Paul to Marcus Smart and Jordan Poole. A lot of movements and possibilities this summer. Who is tired of being in the shadows? Who needs a ring?  What is the final piece to a championship team? While looking at free agency, we talk about salary caps, the new NBA CBA, and how it will impact this office season in the new league year. 

The 2022-23 Futbol season has come to a close. Manchester City won the treble in's first season with Haaland, and Barca won the league plus all the other leagues. Looking back on this season, we wonder if Pep is now the best manager of his era, if not the best of all time. Pep now has two trebles with two different teams becoming the 1st manager ever to do that in the game's history.  That, with all the other successes in his career, it seems like the case might be closed.Along with Pep, we do have to recognize Earling Haaland. Winning the Treble and the Golden Boot in the PL and Champions League. Has he locked up the Ballon D'Or? or does Messi have a chance to go from 30 to 1 in voting? Find out on this week's BOTB f.C. 

This week on BOTB the Finals have come to an end. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in a 4-1 Gentleman's Sweep. Jokic caps off probably the best playoff run a player has ever have with a Finals MVP? What's next for the Heat? Is Denver the new power house? Many questions answered this week and Dan is finally back to give his takes on Shannon Sharpe leaving Fox Sports and Ja Morant. 

This Week on BOTB, it's just Nick and Billy. The two go around the league talking NBA Finals as well as some other news around the league. From Chris Pual getting cut to Ja Morant and Adam Silver. While talking Finals, is Jokic and Murray the best duo in the league? Is it time to stop hyping MPJ?  

The NBA Finals are set. The Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. A powerhouse against the 8th seed, David V. Goliath. Miami isn't your regular 8th seed being they were the one last year and had injuries this season. Either way, the run they made to get to the finals is one for the ages. Looking back at the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics seem to have, once again, more questions than answers on the current roster and coaching staff.  With this NBA Finals, we find ourselves asking some questions. Does Jokic become an all-time top 5 center with a ring? Where does Jimmy fall all time, with or without a ring? Is Spoelstra a top 2-5 coach all time? Find out on this weeks BOTB 

Carmelo Anthony has hung up the kicks and is officially retired from the NBA. Carmelo is a polarizing figure when it comes to his legacy and how he will be remembered. As one-dimensional as he was, where he excelled is the best spot to excel in. Once we wrap up with Carmelo, it's on to the Western Conference Finals.  Who is to blame for the Lakers? Is Lebron done? Is Jokic the best player in the league? For as good as the Nuggets are, this series left more questions about the Lakers than them just losing to the better team.  The Celtics and Heat seem to be close to wrapping up, but the Celtics aren't going down without swinging. Can the C's extend the series, or is it just a matter of time before a Heat Nuggets finals?  

As usual with the PGA schedule, Keegan joins Nick and Billy to discuss the weekend after every Major.  Big weekend for LIV golf as Brooks Koepka wins his third PGA Championship in six years, and 3 LIV golfers make the top 10 for the second Major in a row. The biggest takeaway from the episode is LIV is here to stay, and they got the talent to support it.  Can the PGA and LIV coexist outside the Majors, and how will this impact the Ryder Cup rosters? Can the US really afford to keep the best players off the team for political reasons? 

This week on Ball on The Brain, the Conference Finals are set. Before getting into the matchups, the panel talks about some of the teams out of the Playoffs.  The Phoneix Suns had the most hype after the deadline, and this team just flat-out underperformed and failed this season. Dan Questions the leadership of Chris Paul and if he's overrated as a leader.  This led to a fiery discussion about Chris Paul's shortcomings and the debate on building teams and championship windows. Once we finally move past this argument, we get into the Celtic's victory over the 76ers and if Dan owes Tatum an apology. Little to no surprise, he didn't. To finish, we talk about the headlines around the league, from all the coaches being fired and Ja Morant to the Western Conference Finals Game 1. 

The PGA Championship is among us, and the Golf World is buzzing over the second Major of the PGA season.  PGA Professional and friend of the pod Bill Bresnan stops by to talk about the event and headlines surrounding it with Billy.  Does LIV Golf have another chance of a big weekend at a Major? What's wrong with Rory? How does the course play? Who should excel here? And many more. We have some nongambling advice for those who enjoy partaking in gambling.  Bill explains what it's like to be at a PGA Championship and answers the big question. Whose the GOAT?

This week the All NBA teams dropped for the Association, and some players didn't make it, and some players maybe got not enough or too much love.  Players like Ja Morant and Jared Jackson Jr didn't make a team, while Julis Randle did. Does Randle belong on a team? Is Jayson Tatum worthy of being on the 1st team? Nuggets V. Suns are heading back to Phoniex in a win or go home for the Suns. We discuss whether Jokic should have been suspended for game four and how that impacts the series.  Lakers vs. Warriors, is game five a must-win? Can the Lakers afford to give the Warriors life, and if so, do they close out in LA? The Knicks look to stay alive and not lose. The Knicks have a puncher's chance at this point and look to try and make something happen. The 76ers are just simply the team to beat in the East. The Celtics have many questions after this series, and their future is definitely in question. 

It's been a while, but FC is back as the biggest tournament in Europe is back for the final stages of the competition. Real Madrid comes into the Champions League Semis off a Copa Del Rey Finals victory over Osasuna that had the squad looking good. The 2-1 result showed a more aggressive and mobile 11, which the squad seemed to be struggling with.  Manchester City comes into the match up not having a losing result in the last 20 appearances. The two heavyweights of Europe duke it out while Inter Milan and AC Milan will go at it in a Milan Derby for the other ticket to the Champions League Finals.  After the European talk, we go into the PL and discuss the Top Four race and if Manchester United can hold off the red-hot Liverpool squad.  How do you see the Top Four finishing up?  

It's the start of the Second Round, and everyone has a busted bracket. From Nick picking the Cavs to win it all to Bill having the Kings in the Conference Finals. There is a reason we say the brains are in doubt on this show. Going into the next round, there are some major issues to discuss. Heat and Knicks have had major injuries, and you can't gauge who is in the driver's seat.  The 76ers and Celtics have an injury issue with Joel Embiid, but it didn't seem to be an issue for the 76ers. Was James Harden benefiting from no pressure in game one? Is the old James Harden back? The Suns are down 2-0 to the Nuggets, and the real KD is MIA. Add a Chris Pual injury, and this series might be over soon. Lebron v Curry is a story we have seen before that is always one for the ages. Where will the next Chapter in the epic take us?  All of this on this week's Ball on The Brain. 

This NBA playoffs have been a wild ride. The number of upsets is wild, the number of injuries, the crazy matchups, and so many more developments it's been impossible to predict.  The Knicks beat the Cavs, the Warriors and Kings have flipped, the Celtics are struggling, and more. Many takes are not looking good anymore, while some victory laps are being made. Too much to preview. Just give the episode a listen. 

Ball on The Brain is excited to announce the return of Nick's father. Keegan Howver comes by the pod to talk post The Masters and the Sunday between Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka. The Masters was a big weekend for LIV golf, no matter how you want to look at it. Phil and Brooks are in the top 5, and other LIV players filling up the rankings. Is LIV here to stay? Keegan also talks about the future of golf and shares some stories from when Nick came out to visit him.  This specialty episode brings in a lot of laughs and good vibes.  

The 1st round of the NBA playoffs is in full swing, and for the most part, it seems like each series has been one-sided this postseason.  We review how the current matchups are looking and how some teams will survive what seemed to be the Sunday of death. With some of the biggest stars in the game going down, it makes for some interesting games and to see how some injuries affect the outcomes of some series. Kawhi Leonard and Draymond Green dominate the discussion when we get to the Western conference. Does Draymond deserve the suspension? is Kawhi Still an Elite Two-Way player? all of these were answered on this week's BOTB 

This week on Ball on The Brain, the NBA Playoffs are here! With half of the play-in games in hand, we look at the 1st round of the playoffs and make our bold predictions. Who will advance? Who do we have advancing into the Semis? What team will make a deep run? All these questions will be answered in this week's BOTB. 

As the NBA season heads toward its conclusion, there are a lot of teams that have questions without answers.  The battle for the play-in spots in the west is up for grabs, and while it's hard to say anyone is a lock, it seems like the faith of some teams might be sadly written. Can Luka get the Mavs in and overcome the Kyrie effect? Can the Lakers overcome the Play in range? Are the Grizzlies legit? Who can make it out of the East? Players are also on the hot seat. Ja being a leader for Memphis, Kawhi still being that elite leader, and James Harden enough to help Embiid advance deep into the playoffs? Plus, the NBA CBA has been renewed and offers many good changes for the league. 

We have a very special episode this week on Ball on The Brain. Not only is it the week of The Masters, but we are also joined by a PGA Professional with over 30 years of experience. With 20-plus years as a Head Pro and now in his current role as the Adelphi Women's Golf Coach PGA Pro, Bill Bresnan stops by the podcast to discuss his experiences as an instructor and The Masters. With great insight into the game plus plenty of great stories for any golf fan or someone who enjoys The Masters, this is the episode for you. 

This week on Ball on The Brain FC, Sean and Dan go at it. Liverpool loses 4-1 against Manchester City, and the chances for European ball for Liverpool are almost gone. Real Madrid wins by a significant margin against a lower-level side. Is this a get-right game? Should we not take too much stock in this game? Does Dan hate Vini for no reason? It feels like there are more questions than answers around Real Madrid. The Barcelona scandal took a shocking turn when fake reports were filed to UEFA, and corruption in La Liga was called out—finally, the primary purpose of the episode. The panel drafts a starting Xl made up of players from 2010-2022. Bill tests his ball knowledge in this episode. He struggles at the end. Tell us how he did and the rest on Twitter. 

This week on BOTB FC, multiple times, we have talked about being dressed for a funeral, and well, it was time to say goodbye to the hopes of some of our teams. Liverpool is now sadly out of European Ball for the 2023 season; Real Madrid, while not being out mathematically, La Liga is pretty much over. Coming off the high of knocking off Liverpool, the hopes of Real Madrid keeping the hunt for the La Liga trophy alive seemed easy. Well, Barca proved again that they seem to have Madrid's number.  Haaland is on pace to break almost every EPL scoring and English side record.  Futbol seems to be setting up for a wild finish, and this panel can't wait. 

This week on the pod Dillion Brook and the Memphis Grizzlies and the lead of the show. The Grizzlies and Warriors beef has been in the national headlines for the past few weeks, mainly featuring Draymond Green and Klay Thompson on the Warriors' side. Does the question become; Does Dillion Brooks have the right to be talking this much? Let us know on our Twitter what you think. Mario Chalmers brings his name into the headlines when he makes his media tour, saying no one fears Lebron James like Michael Jordan. Which Brings up the discussion is that no one fears or respects him; it's more how they carry themselves and play their game of intimidation. Finally, we discuss Cam Newton's latest attempt at making it back into the NFL and more Blind Resume. 

Opening day is among us, and the baseball team for BOTB couldn't be more excited. With the crew mainly in the Ny region, there were talks of Mets and Yankees to start the pod with a "State of The Union" on both teams. Division winners and wild card teams were the bulk of the episode. Each panel member breaks down who will reign supreme in each division and who will round out the playoff picture in the wildcard. Some different views, as well as alleging views, make things interesting. End-of-the-year awards for each league make things enjoyable as it becomes love for the players and logic in the battle for the who we believe will take home the hardware. Over/ Under for teams that are must-watch finish off the episode. As a show, we are genuinely excited to say baseball is back.  *Episode was recorded Pre Edwin Diaz injury*

To say this was a high-energy week of Ball on the Brain would be an understatement. A week that featured a lot of moves around the NFL within the league tampering period and the start of Free Agency, from the Bears trading down out of the 1st overall pick to the 9th in what was a King's Ransom and possibly a franchise-changing move for both teams. Aaron Rodgers said on the Pat McAfee show he intends to play for the New York Jets in 20203, plus his list of requested players. In both discussions, tempers flair between the guys in a heated debate over how each roster should be handled and if the moves are worth it. Lamar still doesn't have a contract, and Who is the MVP of the NBA?  Finishing off the episode, we have a segment of “Guess the Player”. If you enjoy our content and want to see more, check out ballonthebrain.com, see us on Youtube, Twitter @BOTB_POD, and Insta BOTBPOD_.

The Futbol season is in full swing in Europe, and we have much to discuss. Liverpool destroys Manchester United  7-0 , and Arsenal stays atop the EPL. After a dominating performance, it seemed like Liverpool was back on track. That was until a loss to 20th-place Bournemouth. It seems like every time the squad takes a step forward, and they go two steps back. For United, on the other hand, it was a 0-0 Draw against Southampton.  Both teams struggled domestically with big games on the European stage this week. Barca and Real Madrid meet again in the Copa Del Rey, this time with another Barca victory. Madrid doesn't love the recent struggles with Barca and might be thinking about some major changes, yet still alive in the Champions League. A lot to unpack this week. 

On this week's episode of Ball on The Brain, it's Franchise Tag deadline day. The New York Giants are the topic of discussion with how they, let us say, prioritized the players they had to decide on tagging. Dan, Dylan, and Nick aren't fans of the deal that Daniel Jones signed with the Giants. Dan and Dylan think it's the worse move the Giants could have made. Nick understands it while not loving it. We all know you're waiting for Mr. Giants and the biggest supporter of Daniel Jones thoughts. Well, Bill thinks the move was a good one. Looking more at the big picture and how flexible the Giants are now, even with the amount, he's happy. Lamar is also brought up. How crazy is it that he stays under the Tag when he is a former MVP? Is his time in Baltimore coming to an end? After football talk, the NBA is the topic. Ja Morant, Tatum, and the Celtics struggle, and "Guess the Player". This episode is a must-listen!

This week on Ball on The Brain, there are a lot of questions about moves made at the trade deadline for the NBA. The Lakers are going as "all in" as possible, and the Mavs trade for Kyrie. The Kyrie Irving experiment is a big topic for the panel, making us wonder if everything in Big D is okay. Was it the right move? Is the balance of roles off? What is the problem with Kidd and Luka? What does the future look like in Dallas? Following Kyrie's role in Dallas and Damian Lillard's 71-point Master Class, we revisit a topic discussed last week with Kyrie v. Dame time. Nick seems to be a man on an island with this topic, but it gets interesting.  If you enjoy it, please visit our website for more analysis and takes. Plus, follow us on Youtube for podcast videos and see our reactions in real-time.  

This time of the year in the world of futbol it's all about European play and how well the big club stack up against each other. Europa play has led to some exciting results and possibly exposed shaky play. It's never an FC episode without Dan and Junger going at it with Barca and Madrid banter. We go into what has happened with Barca on the big stage under Xavi and if this is an issue for his future at the club. After discussing Barca, the discussion moves toward Real Madrid and their game against Liverpool in the Champions League. With another Real Madrid comeback in this tournament, it seems to be this team's theme under Carlo Ancelotti. No matter how big the stage is and how great the pressure is, Madrid stays calm and finds a way to pull through. For Liverpool, we have a different story, and it seems to be a running theme on this show, but once again, we talk about what is going on with the squad and how it feels every day it becomes more and more clear Klopp's days are possibly numbered. To finish this episode, the Premier League title race seems to become more interesting by the day. With Arsenal kind of stalling, possible points deduction for City, and United getting hot at the right time, this season could be one for the ages.

On this week's episode, the All-Star game is the topic of discussion. With the weekend now past us, we discuss how the NBA handled the events and if there is any way to save it. With a Dunk contest that hasn't been the same for the last few years. A Skills Challenge that was good and now is ehhhh.  Three Point Contest is good, and an All-Star game that isn't even a game, and the players and coaches hate it. With no real solution, all we can do is hope the people who make money in sports can figure out something.  After All-Star weekend we break down Russ to the Clippers and if there is any chance it can work. Some do and think their pace of play could get better, and others think it will fail as the Lakers did. Finally, we introduce our new segment."Hot Topics", where we bring up a hot-button issue that came across. This Week, Whose's the best passer in the history of the NBA? Who you got?