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A bi-weekly podcast where Alec Romero and Noah Alvarez discuss the latest going on in the sports world and double down on our hot takes.

Double Down Sports with Alvarez and Romero


    • Aug 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Double Down Sports with Alvarez and Romero

    CFB Preview, Noah's 'See Ya Later' and Updates for this Podcast's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 95:09


    This week, Noah and Alec are joined by colleague Jacob Fanshaw to preview the 2021 College Football season. The trio also provides some updates for the podcast going forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    NBA Free Agency Reactions, Tyler Gilbert's No-Hitter, Olympics Recap + More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 81:17


    On this episode, Noah and Alec apologize to the U.S. Men's basketball team after winning the gold medal in Japan, react to some of the key free-agent signings in the NBA, discuss some of the more notable headlines from the first week of NFL preseason, react to the MLB's Field of Dreams game and much more! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Lakers' Puzzling Trade, Simone Biles Opts Out and NBA Finals Winners and Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 90:23


    This week, Noah and Alec catch up with the most newsworthy storylines in the sports world during the latter half of July. They react to the MLB trade deadline, Russell Westbrook being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Team USA's struggles on the court during the Olympics, evaluate the 2021 NBA Draft Class, react to Aaron Rodgers presence at training camp and much more. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Front Row Sports MLB 1st Half Recap, Mike Trout Trade Packages?, Average Shower Times and Manfred's Willingness to Change Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 82:34


    This week, Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero are joined by Jacob Fanshaw of the Front Row Seat podcast and the trio discuss how long the average shower time should be, recap the MLB's notable news from the first half of the season, brainstorm potential Mike Trout trade packages, react to the current NBA Finals debate Shohei Ohtani's & Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s case for AL MVP and much more! Follow Double Down Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Follow Front Row Seat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/frontrowseatpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Carl Nassib Comes Out, MLB Substance Checks and Covid-19's Role in the College World Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 60:01


    This episode, Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero discuss the latest U.S. Open winner Jon Rahm, Carl Nassib's latest announcement, update the listeners on the latest NBA and NHL news, react to the College World Series' storylines and much more! Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let's Go 'Playoffs?' The Red-Hot Angels, AFC Picture Post Julio Jones Trade and MLB Pitchers Using Substances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 81:00


    This episode, Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero discuss the latest news with Naomi Osaka, Cristian Erickson, update the listeners on the NBA and NHL playoffs, discuss what Coach K's retirement means for College Basketball, College Football's playoff expansion and much more! Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    NBA Fans Acting a Fool, Pirates Pitiful Play, Kwame Brown's Clap Back and Shannon Sharpe's Viral Call

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 70:38


    In this episode, Noah and Alec discuss the latest news from the NHL and NBA playoffs, react to the Pittsburgh Pirates infamous defensive mistake, recap the Astros-Dodgers series, Shannon Sharpe's cold call of Julio Jones, Tony La Russa's comments towards Yermin Mercedes, Aarond Rodgers' future and much more! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Listen to My Mic and I Interview with Stu VanAirsdale Alec referenced: https://soundcloud.com/mymicandiwithnoahalvarez/stu-vanairsdale Listen to the Front Row Seat Episode with Jamal Bostick Alec referenced: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0juM6EJsXaotEztfXd8UQ2?si=0tH8Ce_5RSqoR3Ry2RaTTg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pac-12's Newest Commissioner, Russell Westbrook's Misleading Record and the Hall Of Fame's Newest Members

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 68:00


    This week, Alec Romero and Noah Alvarez discuss Russell Westbrook's triple-double record over a career and how he will be remembered, the late passing of Colt Brennan, this year's NBA play-in tournament games, the Pac-12's new commissioner, the Athletics probability staying in Oakland and much more! Follow us on Twiiter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    NFL Draft Reactions, Instant Replay Gone Wrong and Nike's Battle to Keep the Kobe Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 70:59


    This week, Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero discuss the potential moves the Kobe Bryant estate could make now that their Nike contract expired, react to the NFL Draft, criticize the instant replay failures the MLB has had lately, debate whether or not Madison Bumgarner's no-hitter should go down in the history books and much more! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Super League in the Making?, Sac State's Impressive Hire and Injuries Hurting the NBA's Regular Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 83:01


    Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero discuss the latest news surrounding Deshaun Watson & Lamarcus Aldridge, recap the Celtics-Lakers wager, discuss the number of injuries including Jamal Murray's which have hurt the NBA's product this year, celebrate Master's tournament winner Hideki Matsuyama, breakdown what the Mark Campbell hiring means for Sacramento State as a whole and much more! Follow us On Twitter here: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 20: Front Row Sports' 2021 MLB Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 136:31


    This week, Noah and Alec are joined by colleague Jacob Fanshaw of the 'Front Row Seat' to preview the 2021 MLB season, pick their division winners, predict MVP and CY Young award winners, world series winner and much more. Then, Alec and Noah discuss the March Madness Tournament finale, Roy Williams' retirement, Panthers trade for Sam Darnold, the MLB moving their All-Star game out of Atlanta in protest of a new law and much more! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 19: Mascot Madness w/ Front Down Seat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 136:54


    On this week's episode, Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero are joined by colleague Jacob Fanshaw of "Front Row Seat" to fill out a bracket live on air using different criteria than most sports fans. Then the two close the show discussing the biggest FA signings in the NFL, the Lakers plan after Lebron's injury, the NHL's new deal with ESPN/ABC and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 18: Struggles Surrounding Sacramento Republic FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 66:28


    On this episode, Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero discuss the execution of a very different NBA All-Star game, react to the news of Tiger Woods, discuss the NFC West playoff picture after the JJ Watt signing, the recent news surrounding Sacramento Republic's MLS bid, preview the 2021 MLB season, react to James Harden's jersey retirement in Houston and much more. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports BE sure to FOLLOW, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast on whatever platform you're listening on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 17: Wentz Finds a New Home, Which QB is Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 85:10


    On this episode, Alec Romero and Noah Alvarez pay their respects to the late Vincent Jackson, react to the Carson Wentz trade, project what other quarterbacks or teams could be making a move this off-season, predict where JJ Watt may sign in free agency, react to Jalen Johsnon opting out of the remainder of Duke's season, Fernando Tatis' enormous contract, the Mavericks National Anthem debacle and much more. Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 16: Looking at the Latest MLB & NFL Trades

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 85:24


    On this episode, Alec Romero and Noah Alvarez react to the Buccaneers Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs, the Celtics-Lakers regular-season game, the Jared Goff-Matthew Stafford trade, the trade of Nolan Arenado to the St Louis Cardinals, discuss whether or not its time for the Mavs to hit the panic button, if Deshaun Watson will get traded this off-season and much more! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 15: A Passing of the Torch in the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 89:50


    Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero share their takeaways from the NFC and AFC championship games, discuss the legacy of Tommy Lasorda and Hank Aaron after their passing, break down where Matthew Stafford could end up this off-season, react to the changes to the NFL combine, discuss about the opening to the NHL season and more! Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 14: The Best Weekend of the Year for Football Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 82:29


    On this episode, Noah and Alec recap what took place in all the NFL Wild Card games, predict what will happen in the College Football Championship, discuss who could be on the move come NFL Off-season, if the Padres are serious NL contenders, the future of a one site March Madness tournament and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 13: Recapping 2020's Best Moments in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 81:49


    On this episode, Alec Romero and Noah Alvarez share their thoughts on an uncompetitive slate of NBA Christmas games, react to the news of Dwayne Haskins and James Harden and their ties to strip clubs, discuss whether or not the Warriors dynasty is over and give their top 5 sports moments from the year 2020, check it out. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 12: Let's Put the 'United' in United States

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 82:38


    Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero share their NBA predictions for the 2020-2021 NBA season, discuss the issue with the lack of unity among sports in this country, the James Harden fiasco, the College Football playoff picture heading into conference championship weekend, Coach K's comments about playing during COVID-19's recent surge, the Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl chances and much more. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 11: Fixing the NFL's Thanksgiving Matchups

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 76:01


    On this episode, Noah and Alec discuss their thoughts on an eventful college football weekend, the poor scheduling efforts by the NFL on the Thanksgiving holiday, react to the biggest NBA news of the off-season, preview where James Harden and Russell Westbrook might end up, discuss Tom Brady's chances this postseason in the NFC, Sarah Fuller's historic moment for Vanderbilt and much more. Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 10: Finding Homes for Veteran Guards this Off-Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 79:13


    This week, Alec and Noah discuss the Miami Marlins hiring of Kim Ng as general manager, how the cancellation of games has ruined the rythmn and flow to College Football, where the best landing spots will be for Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul and James Harden, react to the Dennis Schroder news, discuss the future with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Chargers, plus a whole lot more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 9: Baseball and Analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 71:15


    Noah and Alec discuss the results of the Dodgers-Rays World Series, reflect back on all the sports in 2020, whether or not Jim Harbaugh deserves to be fired, if Tom Brady is the best quarterback in the NFC, the NBA's initial date for a season opener and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 8: The Road Back for Dak + Appreciating Jimmy Butler's Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 65:16


    On this episode, Noah and Alec reflect back on the Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA Finals over the Miami Heat, the great play by Jimmy Butler in the series, previewing the Rays - Dodgers/Braves World Series matchup (recorded during game 7), discuss the Clippers' hiring of Ty Lue and Chauncey Billups, Nick Saban's quick return from Covid-19 and much more. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ Link to our Interview on Brandon Sports Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKH7BPOxUio&feature=youtu.be --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 7: Replacing Doc + Covid-19 Hits the NFL/CFB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 68:46


    Noah and Alec revisit their wager from the previous episode plus, the two discuss the Clippers moving on from Doc Rivers, Rivers being hired by the Philadelphia 76ers, react to the Covid-19 cases in the NFL and College Football, share our thoughts on the MLB postseason, Stanley Cup Finals and much more. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 6: Another Clippers Catastrophe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 73:51


    Noah Alvarez and Alec Romero discuss the latest in the NBA playoffs including the Los Angeles Clippers blowing a 3-1 lead, the Big Ten Conference returning to action in late October, Albert Pujols' legacy and when we may see another great hitter again, Lebron and the MVP voting, Lionel Messi moving teams next summer and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 5: Reflecting Back on the NBA's, Sports' Monumental Boycott

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 47:11


    This week, Alec and Noah reflect on the legacy that former Georgetown head coach John Thompson had on the sport of basketball, share our thoughts on what the NBA's boycott after Jacob Blake's shooting means for all athletes going forward, break down the hiring of Steve Nash in Brooklyn, whether or not College Football can outshine the NFL this upcoming season, Giannis' future in Milwaukee and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 4: Fixing the NBA's Officiating Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 76:41


    Noah and Alec discuss the importance of Kobe Bryant to the culture, break down what games with fans could look like in the near future, talk about how Covid-19 will effect multisport athletes in high school, take a look at what college football could look like in the near future, address the issue with flopping in the NBA and more. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockerRoomCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockerroomca/ And Locker Room Sports: https://lockerroomsportsca.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 3: Looking at a Potential Shift in the NCAA Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 73:44


    On this week's episode, Alec and Noah break down what they would be doing if they had just graduated college in 2020 amidst a pandemic, give advice on working in the industry, react to the unions formed in the PAC-12 and Big 10 Conferences, look ahead to the Hard Knocks Series returning with the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, address the NHL's exposure dilemma and much more. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports?s=20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbledownsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 2: Covid 19's Long Term Effect on Inner City Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 69:30


    Alec and Noah discuss the potential gap we could see between travel ball leagues and city leagues in the future due to Covid-19, the scandals surrounding the Washington Football Team and how they can clean up their image, what teams could benefit or be hurt by the NBA's conclusion, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.'s big announcement and more. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbledownsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbledownsports/

    EP 1: Sports Are Returning, But For How Long?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 75:52


    On the first episode of Double Down Sports, Alec and Noah discuss the future of the upcoming college football season, why this year's NBA champion shouldn't be regarded as illegitimate, the dilemma with Native American themed mascots in sports and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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