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Matt Batista and Max Perkins preview and predict the entire 2021 Men's Basketball Tournament to help you win your bracket pool(s)! Check out what the City Gambits think about this year's tournament which will no doubt be madness, per usual. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Concrete New York Podcasts, and enjoy the show! West Region (00:18 - 25:17) South Region (25:18 - 43:25) East Region (43:26 - 1:02:06) Midwest Region (1:02:07 - 1:18:41) Final Four & Championship (1:18:42 - 1:21:38)

On this NBA-centric episode, Ben Diamond and Ben Jacob catch up with Adam Kester to discuss the highlights from the Knicks and Nets season thus far as well as what fans of both squads should be excited about for the second half. Adam Kester is the Site Expert for @DailyKnicksFS and works on advanced stats across all sports at thepointgod.com

What’s going on, Concrete fam? We're excited for you to listen to this interview with Myles Ehrlich. Myles is one of the best writers covering the WNBA and his passion and enthusiasm for the Liberty in particular is evident in his work. Our conversation was a really interesting one, touching on not only his fandom but how he balances that with his media coverage of the team and the W. We also spoke about his excitement around the Liberty’s off-season moves, and the team’s highly anticipated debut season at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It was awesome to learn more about the Liberty from an expert source, so with that, let’s start the show! To read Myles' work, head to www.mylesehrlich.com and follow him on Twitter, @MylesEhrlich. CONNECT Shop: https://www.concretenewyorksports.com/merch Website: https://www.concretenewyorksports.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/concretenewyork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concretenewyork/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/concretenewyork

On this special episode of Thin Ice, Matt Batista and Aly Jacoff speak with Patrick “Islanders Sign Guy” Dowd. Patrick dives into his Islanders fandom, how he started to make his famous signs, excitement around the fan experience at the highly anticipated UBS Arena, and much more. You can follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram @islesignguy

In this edition of In a NY Minute, Matt Batista gives his thoughts on why it's a great time to be a Devils fan (0:19), Ben Diamond declares that the Knicks are back (3:50), and Ben Jacob is dreaming of a potentially potent head coach and quarterback combo for the J-E-T-S (6:43).

After the first game of the season where the Brooklyn Nets faced off with the New York Knicks, Ben Diamond and Ben Jacob broke down their reaction to the matchup and got into the breaking news of the day: the blockbuster trade of James Harden joining the Nets!

Welcome back to Thin Ice for Episode 2. The NHL is back, and Aly Jacoff, Matt Batista, and I set the stage for what is sure to be a crazy season for the Islanders, Devils, and Rangers. We give the latest updates on training camp, last minute roster changes, and make our predictions about the playoff picture for the East Division. Enjoy the show! Episode Segments: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (1:33) NHL Training Camp Reports: Islanders (11:35), Devils (19:52), and Rangers (26:07) MassMutual NHL East Division Expectations (36:08) Matt Barzal Resigns to the Islanders (46:49) Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Rangers rumors? (53:13) First 7 Games Record Predictions (59:06) Mailbag (1:04:22)

The City Gambits themselves, Matt Batista and Max Perkins, return to talk about the vibes in New York and Brooklyn regarding the Knicks and the Nets (0:39), as well as give their picks for NBA Rookie of the Year, including a sleeper they both think is a great investment at the current price (22:59). They each pick one NBA squad that will go over their projected win total (33:51), and then they end on a new segment, New York Spotlight, where the boys show love to some college hoopers who are either playing for a local team or are from the New York area, or both (51:15).

In this edition of In a NY Minute, Aly Jacoff gives her thoughts on why it's a great time to be a Mets fan (0:24), Max Perkins reflects on what this Giants season tells fans about the direction of the team (3:10), and Matt Batista has a word for NY sports media: put some respect on the Lady Liberty name (4:39).

Ben Diamond, Max Perkins, and Ben Jacob break down their thoughts on the upcoming NBA season for the Knicks and the Nets, including their mentality and fans expectations heading into the season (0:28) as well as the offseason moves that both teams made on and off the court (8:04). They speak about the James Harden trade rumors and what that could bring for the Nets organization (20:18), then they end on what it means for the Nets to be in the spotlight and how much impact that will have for basketball fans in New York (36:06).

Ben Jacob and Matt Batista react to the biggest Jets game of the season thus far after the crazy comeback loss to the Raiders. They give their initial thoughts from the game and discuss why this result could very well change the future of the franchise.

On City Gambits, Matt Batista and Max Perkins break down what's relevant in the sports gambling world and mix in their thoughts on the New York sports scene. From their tales of past gambling adventures to their picks of the week, these two will key in on what to look out for on the books and keep it real about their favorite teams. For the first episode, the boys dive into their thoughts on the recent start of the College Basketball season plus their grounded takes on the New York Jets and New York Giants.

On Concrete New York’s “In a NY Minute”, we bring you quick takes on the pulse of fandom for our favorite teams, you’ll hear what’s on our minds and have the chance to submit your own thoughts about your squad. For our inaugural episode, Matt Batista discusses the tanking New York Jets, Ben Jacob shares his thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets' future, and Ben Diamond gives his early holiday wish list for the New York Yankees.

Introducing Thin Ice: a hockey podcast about the New York Metro Area teams, hosted by Matt Batista, Aly Jacoff, and Ben Diamond. In this episode, the gang talks about their love for their favorite teams (Devils, Islanders, Rangers), recalls the surprising Islanders performance in the 2020 Bubble, and provides some fan-perspectives on the NHL Draft and Free Agency for their respective squads. Intro/Outro music by Armen Hammer: https://soundcloud.com/armenhammers

Our goal to cover the origins of fandom and why it plays such an important part in the lives of so many. Amongst the ever-changing players and coaches, the one constant is you, the sports fan. We’re here to explore what creates those lifelong bonds to these teams, why we stay loyal through the down years, and what we gain from our most impactful moments as sports fans. We also want to help introduce the teams and their fan bases to those that want to learn more about New York sports. We’ll be breaking down all the sports and all the franchises here on our pod network, plus special guest interviews. Enjoy the ride, and as always, Stay Concrete.

We sat down with stand-up comedian, actor, father, and New York Giants Superfan, Mr. Josh Hyman. Josh shared the story behind his NY sports fandom and his viral Giants song “You Down with JPP” where he performed at Metlife Stadium with Naughty By Nature; during that run, Josh also met Giants players from the 2012 Super Bowl-winning team including JPP himself. You Down With JPP (New York Giants Jason Pierre-Paul) Video: watch at youtube.com/watch?v=eC_ucbiqKoQ&ab_channel=JoshHyman Beats by Armen Hammer: follow at soundcloud.com/armenhammers