A bunch of friends that are like Brothers talking about anything and everything. Sports, Movies, Music, TV, Life everything. We will have guests, friends, whoever wants a platform.
The Dropping the Ball podcast is an absolute gem for sports fans and anyone who enjoys entertaining and raw conversations. The hosts tackle a wide range of topics with fearless abandon, making for an incredibly enjoyable listening experience. It's evident that this show is not an act, as the hosts genuinely break down any and everything with passion and enthusiasm.
One of the best aspects of The Dropping the Ball podcast is the variety of topics covered. While it may be primarily centered around sports, the hosts also dive into other areas, creating a well-rounded and engaging podcast. They have a knack for curating stories of connection between people, making each episode feel personal and relatable. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or not, you'll find their discussions entertaining and enlightening.
Another standout aspect is the humor infused throughout the show. It feels like listening to a group of friends bantering about various topics, but with even more comedic flair. The hosts have a natural chemistry that shines through in their conversations, making it feel like you're part of their circle of friends. Even if you don't consider yourself a big sports fan, their entertaining discussions will still captivate you.
While The Dropping the Ball podcast has many positive aspects, there are a few minor drawbacks to consider. Occasionally, the hosts may go off on tangents or spend too much time on certain subjects, which can make episodes feel slightly disjointed at times. However, this is only a small critique in what is otherwise an outstanding show.
In conclusion, The Dropping the Ball podcast delivers fantastic content and promises endless entertainment for sports fans and non-sports fans alike. Its raw conversation style coupled with varied topics makes it a must-listen for anyone craving authentic discussions that cover everything under the sun. Keep up the great work!
HEY YO, we are back after a 2 week vacation and we missed some serious $^!%. Watson is a Brown, Adams is a Raider, Hill is a Dolphin and the Jets and Giants are just that. We also talk NCAA Tourney and how it is rigging for Coach K and Duke. Review of Disney World, MLB is on its way back and how the Yankees did nothing, Mets did something and for some weird reason Correa choose the Twins???? Wrestlemania Preview and much more... BTW I bought the Light Saber.
BASEBALL IS BACK BAY BAY.... Lockout is over lets go!!! We talking baseball, football free agency, RIP Scott Hall, Tom Brady returns (yuck) Spiderman No Way Home on streaming services, Jordan leaving to see the Mouse and Disney World and should he waste his money on the lightsaber.
Rodgers got paid, Russell Wilson has a new home and the Jets and Giants are kinda just thinking right now. Lots going on. NFL free agency around the corner, MLB lockout update, AEW Revolution, WWE Wrestlemania, TV shows we watching and much more. Enjoy the show. Opening Song by Omski- Devils Kiss
Ethan came through with a score to see The Batman last night and it was ON POINT. Great movie. We also discuss the MLB Lockout, NBA Season, Disney and the upcoming trip, is it worth it to buy a lightsaber, WWE and the road to Wrestlemania and AEW Revolution. All that and enjoy the show.
NFL is over... Olympics are over... MLB is on strike... NHL is bouncing around... NBA had the one of the better games and terrible Slam Dunk Contests in history... Saudi League and Phil Mickelson getting dropped by KPMG, Is Cody Rhodes staying or going... Elimination Chamber, AEW big surprise... The Batman and will it live up to the hype. NBA top 75 and the fact that some players that are on is insulting. Much more. enjoy the show and thanks for listening.
Superbowl review... HalfTime show review, what we liked, didn't like. NETS SIXERS Trade and why the Nets are better off, MLB still not happening and Matt Harvey Coke story, AEW and Cody and Brandi are out and WWE Elimation Chamber Saturday. Marvelous Ms. Maziel is back and other shows. Enjoy Da Show.
Heyyo... Its superbowl time and the boys are ready to CHAT.IT.UP. We talk what we think the final will, whats a good bet, WILD prop bets, Also talk NBA trade deadline, Jets and the draft, new coaches, MLB NO LONGER testing for steroids, WWE, AEW, The Batman. All this ready to roll. Enjoy the Superbowl and don't all flush at once.
JOE COOL AND THE CARDIAC CATS WIN IN A HUGE UPSET. Bengals upset the Chiefs... Rams almost lose to the 49ers... Whoever is writing the script for these playoffs needs a RAISE!!!! Also the Brian Flores and Rooney rule and suing the NFL, GIANTS, BRONCOS, WWE Royal Rumble, AEW, OZARKS (no spoilers) and much more. Enjoy the show.
What a weekend... Bills Chiefs have arguably the greatest playoff game of all time. We discuss that plus is the OT rule really fair? Joe Cool and the Cardiac Cats take down the Titans, Rams take out the GOAT and 49ers shut down the possible MVP and the GB Packers. We also talk Basketball, HALL OF FAME Possibilities, WWE and the Royal Rumble and AEW. Enjoy the show!!!
This is a long one... we talked much stuff that I lost track, attending a playoff game, Playoffs, Rangers, Hockey, generational players, Mets, politics, Dashaun watson, Big Ben, WWE, AEW, TV, Movies... I think that it. Chris Armstead in the house for this... ENJOY.
Hiiiiii (insert Joker in nurse outfit) we are back. Life happens but people lost their jobs today so why not restart this thing and talk some Football. The boys are talking NFL recap, who surprised us, Coaches are fired and who's getting hired, Some baseball lock out stuff and a bit more. Thanks for coming back. LETS GOOOOOO!!!!
THE NFL IS BAAAAACCCCKKKKKK.... LETS GO BAYBAY!!!!! speaking BAYBAY AEW All OUT happened and it is considered one of the best PPV ever. Jordan and Ethan HOT take... Talk about our fantasy draft and of course our NFL preview and who we betting on this weekend as the 20 for 20 weekend bets are in full effect. Enjoy the show.
NFL is almost back... Jordan and Ethan break down the upcoming season, Fantasy wise, preseason wise and all in between. We also discuss the dreadful Mets and baseball. We also talk AEW and the return of CM Punk with a legendary return the large media outlets picked up. Talk ALL OUT this sunday and The Rosen/Basso day at the races. Enjoy the show.
BROOOOO... we got a 2 week update... Simone Biles and the Olympics, Zack Wilson finally signed and how nice it must be to be his agent, Aaron Rodgers going straight IDGAF on the Green Bay Packers, MLB trade deadline and breaking news moves as we are recording including Westbrook going to the Lakers, The Bucks winning the ship, Ghostbusters trailer, AEW signing CM Punk and Bryan Danielson and much more. Enjoy Da show.
Hello everyone, after a bit of a break (birthdays, fathers day, mothers day, vacation planning, etc) and 40 episodes recorded.... WE'RE BACK!!!. Coming in hot talking Olympics, Basketball team, NBA Championship, WWE and AEW, Home Run Derby, Allstar game, Half way point MLB, The Open Championship, Bryson and his Driver issue, Ethan playing in South Carolina and his first big course in NJ. Thanks for listening as always and keep listening as the Banter continues.
We back... No Wifi, Xfinity took forever to come back yada yada yada. But the boys are back in town and had a lot to catch up on. Talking Spider tack, Mets injuries, NBA and how this playoffs is great without the big teams. Are the Nets the favorite for next year and whos to blame for the loss (HARRIS). Talking hockey playoffs, Trip coming up to Disney, Loki, Edward Norton, Ghostbusters and Marvel predictions. Thanks for coming back.
After a few days off J&E start it off with the Knicks, What happened, what they need to do. Are the Hawks for real? The rest of the NBA playoffs, Brad Stevens taking over for Ainge and who will be the new coach. Coach K retiring, Whos the best college coach ever Wooden or K? Paul Vs. Mayweather and could Ethan last in a fight for 3 rounds with Frankie Edgar and how he would go about it, WWE and the Roster cuts and AEW Double or Nothing.
Jordan and Ethan talk Knicks first game back, the bad defensive decisions, Randle needing to show up, Utah losing to the first game, Nets still the best team, Leftie with the WIN, Lindor needs to freaking WAKE UP... its getting awkward, and Jordans golf outing. All that and more. ENJOY THE SHOW.
Action packed weekend. Had some No-NO's to talk about, who is right in the Tony LaRussa situation, NBA Playoffs, Terrible scheduling by the NBA, PGA Championship, WWE, AEW and much more. New Days for recordings maybe Monday and Thursday and Jordan has given Ethan a Golfing addiction for the weekends lol.
THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE THE 4 SEED AND JORDAN TOLD YOU SO!!!!! Jord and E break down the NBA Playoffs and play in tourny, whos the MVP, Is Curry more of an MVP then Randle, Also talk some Golf over the weekend, Mets injuries, Yankee injuries, The COVID rules and the stadiums being filled up, how we feel about it. All that and more to roll. LETS GO KNICKS
We are back after a weekend off for Mother's Day (happy and healthy to all the moms out there) We got David Quinn gone, Knicks blew a big one, Happy Harvey Day @ citi field and got spanked, terrific teams in NBA history plus HOF coming up, Great teams of the 90's, Mike Trout will be the best player that is not going to be known and how Disney is out of this world as Jordan went down a ride rabbit hole and also we pay respects to Hemi the dog.
Bro..... James Dolan has fired the architect of the NYR John Davidson over what they are saying the Tom Wilson incident and then the reports that Dolan said The Rangers "underachieved" while being the youngest team in the NHL. Mets talk firing Chili Davis, Yankees booing the Astros, Daniel Bryan out of WWE, Golf talk for the weekend.
J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS.... Wild Draft, wild picks. The boys Jets made the right moves but lets see if they pan out. Talking future of the AFC East with the moves that were made, Was Rex Ryan a good coach? the Aaron Rodgers situation, NBA Season coming to an end and the possible playoff matchups, Ethan's first round of golf and how he felt. Thanks for listening as always and enjoy the Jets fans dreaming.
Its here... we are 24 hours away from the NFL Draft. Where some teams get better and some teams stay the same (Jets). But we go through the whole first round with predictions and possible trades. We bang out all of this and more. FYI we will also be doing a Facebook live tomorrow for the first few picks. So keep an eye out.
Dropping the Ball welcomes Stand up comedian Matt McCarthy. Matt McCarthy with Pete Holmes created the Badman skits from College humor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=badman+collegehumor) Being in one of the funniest movies Other Guys with a classic line and how it came to fruition. Working with Larry David on Curb your Enthusiasm on the Bill Buckner episode and how he was able to get Larry to crack up, Working as a writer for the WWE and ripping the Boss, and also his podcast he co hosts called We Watch Wrestling. Great episode, had lots of laughs, Enjoy. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-watch-wrestling/id690982755 Twitter @WeWatchWpodcast @mccarthyredhead
Jordan and Ethan do a quick recap. Big week coming up Draft, Baseball, Basketball and of course the insane UFC 261 Card we had last weekend.
Whats up everyone. Had to make some changes this episode so we just are talking a lot of random stuff. Knicks are on FIRE, Soccer and how the Superleague is all but Dead. Durant named his 5 best teammates and guess who he left out, Westbrook is a loser? Mets and Baseball, what would Ethan eat if it meant his life, Marvel, Falcon and Winter Soldier, Jordan questions can Marvel keep going? DeNiro vs. Pacino and Ethan thinks Jordan doesn't want to golf with him. Follow our FB, IG and Twitter. Have some great shows lined up. Keep an eye out.
Hello friends Dropping the Ball Podcast here, We have a loaded plate with a weeks worth of stuff that we didn't get to touch because of the Rhett Titus interview (Thanks again Rhett). The boys talk deGrom, Mets baseball, the bet Jordan didn't make, NBA and Knicks are on FIIIIRRREEE, The trade the Jets TURNED DOWN, What we would do if the Jets left NY/NJ and much more. Thanks again for listening.
Special show today as we are joined by one half of the Ring of Honor tag team champions Rhett Titus. Rhett is a member of the Stable the Foundation. Jordan and Ethan talk to Rhett about his early life and wanting to become a Professional Wrestler, what his family thought about his following his dream, his influences and attending the ROH Dojo. Also, Working with Ring of Honor, the arenas hes been in, his experience getting to perform at Madison Square Garden. What he thinks of Wrestling today and how ROH is different from other promotions. You can follow Rhett on all Social Media platforms Twitter @RhettTitusANX IG- @rhetttitusanx Youtube- RhettTitus and also see Rhett on ROH youtube page. Thanks again to Rhett for joining us!!!
What's good friends... Jordan and Ethan talk deGrom and how the Mets bats hate him, Masters talk, what happened on the first night of Wrestlemania and the rain delay, AROD buying the T-Wolves, Ethan is making up a Stadium tour. All that and more to come.
Yo everyone, its MASTERS WEEK, ITS WRESSSSSSTTTLLLLLEEEEMANIA WEEK!!!! Baseball is back, Sam is gone. Jordan and Ethan run through Darnold trade, Master week and what to bet and of course Wrestlemania. With a bit of the Rappaport vs. Durant craziness. ENJOY THE SHOW.
HAPPY EASTER to one and all. Crazy Final 4 last night with UCLA and Gonzaga, Jordan goes on a tyrant on MLB and The Nationals for not prepping for COVID Protocols and cancelling the Mets season opener. Lindor signs, First brawl in Baseball, NBA and Grant Hill taking over Team USA operations, Ethans Mount Rushmore of Easter Candy and Future shows coming up. Enjoy your Easter with Family and Friends.
One of the best days in sports... Opening Day of the MLB Season. A clean slate, a NEEEEEW day and some pretty wild predictions. But Chris Armstead joins the boys to discuss the Lindor, MLB predictions, Division winners, Season award winners, The Dolphins draft picks, What the Jets will do and much more. Thanks for listening as always.
YO Everyone, Jordan and Ethan talking shooting hoops at the park for the first time in year, Getting ready for baseball, Huge trades in the NFL affecting the drafts, Aldridge to the Nets and where is Drummond going, #freebritney movement, Are you watching the new Mighty Ducks Series, Falcon and Winter Soldier. ENJOY DA SHOW
NERD ALERT Episode 2. Jordan and Ethan talk JUSTICE LEAGUE SNYDER CUT and how the WB might one of the worst ran studios. How marvel knows exactly what they are doing, How Zack Snyder is basically telling WB and DC to go F off, Is Terrance Howard the dumbest actor for giving up on Marvel. Was Heath the best Joker? Whats the future for DC and Marvel. Falcon and WInter Soldier, Ethans cat gets the ole man trim, NCAA Tourney and much more.
The guys talk Giants free agency, NBA Lebron being out, Harden MVP?, NCAA and how our brackets are BUSTING, Podcast live betting, AEW Revolution mishap with the exploding death barb wire match and why bother competing against each other WWE vs. AEW. All that and more to come. NERD ALERT volume 2 coming up this week. Keep an eye out.
HAPPY ST. PATTYS DAY!!! NCAA is upon us and Jordan and Ethan are breaking down their picks. Who we like and which games are going to be the most fun. We also talk NFL signings and the Pats spending bank, NBA Knicks and Nets. The best Irish-American Athletes, Jordan hitting with Justin Thomas bet, Movies that are personal favorites, Ozark, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad and where they stand. All that and more to come.
Whats up everyone. Today's show talking about the career of Marvelous Marvin Hagler, ALI Frazier anniversary and Ali's boxing sacrifice to stand up for what he believes in, Jordan's betting losing streak is over, some GOLF, Jordan got his First COVID shot and his experience, NFL FA, AROD and JLO breaking up and not Breaking up and that THANK THE LORD not the Mets owners, MSG moving and NCAA starts and have our brackets on wednesday. Link below for Hagler Hearns round 1. https://youtu.be/HL2a2-8OHdg
Blockbuster was one of the biggest companies and completely owned the Video Rental Business. But little did they know that it would drastically decline and become obsolete. Jordan and Ethan talk with Alan Payne who is the author of Built to Fail The inside story of Blockbusters Inevitable Bust. Alan owned several of the last Blockbusters in America in Texas and Alaska. He shares stories of how Blockbuster went from a billion dollar company to bankrupt from the years 2000 to gone by 2018. Built to Fail is available on all platforms including Amazon Books.
Hello Everybody, J&E breakdown UFC last night, If the season ended today who is winning NBA awards, Dr. Seuss and Disney removing some content, What's Alligator taste like and what we want to try, Joey Chestnuts net worth, Baseball and upcoming shows and guests. ENJOY
Comedy movie debate where Ethan and I discuss OUR top Comedies in OUR opinions. Pretty surprised at movies that we left out. But its a good chat. We also dabble in Aaron Boone with his pacemaker, D**K Pic Mickey Callaway and If Francona knew about Callaway in Cleveland and why do these guys cover up for these guys. Anyone want to be on the show send a message. We talk everything.
Hey everyone, day late but never a dollar short. J and E talk Tiger and the possibility of never seeing him play again, MLB Managers on the hot seat for the season starts, What is your reaction if you bump shoulders walking on the street and the guys says "Watch where youre walking bitch", Is AEW really doing that good and why WWE is kinda bad now, Golden Globes, Hot shows and other goodies. ENJOY THE SHOW.
Sorry for the delay... Getting some work done in the house. But J & E talk about The Russians going after Artemi Panarin, Fred Wilpon at Mets Camp, How good was Tony Gwynn, Maddox, Randy Johnson, Should NBA move to a 16 team playoff seeding and If you had a million dollars how would you go about it. Thank you for listening as always.
Change of pace. We take a break from sports and talk Music with our main dude Chris Rizzitello. Chris has been to so many of the same shows as Ethan and I and we have a lot in common music wise. We talk Springsteen, Drop Line, shows we've been to and how we got in, Shows we wish we had went to, shows we want to see and sporting events we've been to. It's a great conversation with friends talking music and why it means so much.Â
WHAT'S GOOD. Quiet times in the sports world. But E&J talk some other stuff. Touch on JJ Watt being released, Some Baseball news, Basketball and who is surprising us. Bill Russells 50 rebound game, Did Chamberlains 100 point game even Happen? and Getting back in the Gym during COVID times. ENJOY DAH SHOW
Super Bowl Hangover is right... Boring Game that exposed the Chiefs and maybe LOCKED Tom Brady as the GOAT. Talked some future football, Baseball, COVID Restrictions @ the Garden and Barclays Center. Good Show and look forward to upcoming shows that will go in a bit of different direction. ENJOY.
ITS SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!!!! All Super bowl, all bets, all spreads, all over unders. LETS GO!!!!! Also some Basketball, Baseball Bauer playing the Mets, ROYAL RUMBLE results and whats happening next and much more. LETS GO !!!!
Dropping the Ball with Chris Armstead. Chris is a long time friend of Jordan and Ethan. Huge Raptors, Mets, Rangers and Dolphins Fan. The guys talk about Chris love for the Raptors and how he felt watching Leonards shot go down, If he wants Watson on the Dolphins, Why basketball is now boring to him and many others, Rangers talk and of course the NY Mets and what he wants out of this year. A good show with laughs and great sports talk. Enjoy.
Nerd Alert is right... J&E start the podcast off with feedback on not naming Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the best player of all time, Some football, baseball, JJ Watt wanting out and then the Nerdy side of the Podcast comes out with Star Wars talk and how Han Solo should never have had a "solo" Movie, Wandavision, Cobra Kai and other convos. Let us know if you want on the show, any questions, Can always Zoom you on. ENJOY and may the Force be with you.
WHATS GOOD!!! Jordan and Ethan talk some McGregor and also have a dear friend in Dave Cohen who we know from Basketball. Dave knows quite a bit about Baseball and we have a great talk about HOF, How he feels about a no induction this year, who should be in, Listening to shows on radios and his experience at Yankee Camp. After that the guys talk Football, football moves, basketball moves. Hope you enjoy the show and fi you want to be a guest, just let us know. The field is open.
On this episode, We talk about the Passing of Hank Aaron, would his stats be even crazier if he didn't deal with the racist BS, Conforto not being a prized player, Watson wanting to be a Jet, NBA talk, Jordan's Knicks prediction, Nets, Luka and McGregor fight. All that and more on DROPPING THE BALL.