First Team All Pro Podcast

Football is back! In the latest episode of the podcast I break down what happened through the first two weeks of the NFL season. I give my thoughts on the Giants getting curb stomped at home in week 1 and nearly losing to the Cardinals in week 2, discuss the Lions stunning the Chiefs in Arrowhead, Aaron Rodgers season ending injury, Jordan Love continuing the tradition of the Packers owning the Bears, the injuries to J.K Dobbins, Nick Chubb, and Trevon Diggs, The Broncos starting the season 0-2, Tyreek Hill going off against the Chargers, The Browns-Steelers game being a complete mess, Kenny Pickett and Justin Fields struggling, plus a ton more.

In the latest episode of the pod I discuss the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history, Bruce Cassidy winning the cup one year after being fired from Boston, lookback on the Jack Eichel trade nearly two years later, the clock striking midnight on the Panthers incredible playoff run plus a ton more related to the Stanley Cup Final. On top of this I also highlight the NHL Draft, specifically focusing on the Chicago Blackhawks landing another generational talent in Connor Bedard and what this means for them moving forward. Finally, I discuss the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA Championship, Jokic basically being unstoppable all series, and finish up by discussing the Spurs landing Victor Wembanyama in the draft.

In the latest episode of the pod I recap the conference finals in both the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs, The Florida Panthers incredible Cinderella run and comparisons to the 2012 LA Kings, the Hurricanes losing 12 consecutive Eastern Conference Final games, Bruce Cassidy getting another crack at Lord Stanley one year after getting canned in Boston, the Celtics choking away a near historic comeback against the Heat, plus a ton more.

In the latest episode of the pod I once again discuss everything related to the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoffs. I kick off the episode discussing and recapping the NBA Draft Lottery, then I recap the second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs, discuss the Leafs getting manhandled by the Panthers and the departure of GM Kyle Dubas, what players the Leafs could move in the offseason, the Oilers taking a step back, the Hurricanes wiping out the Devils, and the Krakens incredible run coming to an end. I then conclude the episode by recapping the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

In the latest episode of the pod I recap the entire first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and some of first round series in the NBA Playoffs. I discuss the Rangers disappointing first round exit, the Bruins massive choke job, the Leafs finally winning a playoff series, the Kraken upsetting the defending champs and everything else regarding the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. To conclude the episode I talk about the Memphis Grizzlies choking in the first round against the Lakers, and Jimmy Butler absolutely dismantling the Bucks.

In the latest episode of the pod I talk all things related to the first round of the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoffs. For the NBA Playoffs, I discuss the Nets, Hawks and Timberwolves potentially getting swept, the amount of pressure that's on the Phoenix Suns to succeed in the playoffs, The Grizzlies evening up the series with the Lakers plus a ton more. For the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I discuss the Kraken winning their first playoff game in franchise history, the Leafs getting absolutely shelled by the Lightning in game 1, the Rangers going up 1-0 against the Devils, the bad blood brewing between the Panthers and Bruins, and the Hurricanes going up 2-0 on the Islanders.

In the latest episode of the pod I highlight and recap the first full week of the MLB season with my predictions for each division already starting to fall apart, the Boston Bruins on the doorstep of history and why they've been basically unstoppable this season, Connor McDavid hitting 150 points this season, the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames fighting for their playoff lives, and conclude the episode by the discussing the NBA Playoff picture, more specifically the fact that somehow both the Knicks and Nets locked up playoff spots.

Baseball is officially back! Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate. In the latest episode of the podcast I discuss everything related to Opening Day, including why its one of the most anticipated days of the year. I also discuss the Yankees getting a stress-free Opening Day win vs the Giants with Gerrit Cole striking out 11 in his first start of the season, Mets pitcher Justin Verlander getting put on the IL, the full slate of games across the league, the ballparks I should go visit next plus a ton more related to Major League Baseball .

In episode 64 of the pod I break down and give my thoughts on the situation involving Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant flashing a gun on Instagram live while at a strip club, discuss the Stanley Cup playoff race heating up, The Flames and Predators still hanging around, the Islanders and Penguins fighting to hold the top two wild card spots in the East, plus a ton more related to the playoff picture. Towards the end of the episode I begin to dive in and discuss some of the big signings and trades in NFL free agency, which I will continue to highlight in episode 65.

In the latest and longest episode in this podcasts existence I discuss the return of baseball, highlighting the start of spring training, give my initial reaction to the new pitch clock, bigger bases, plus I give my way too early predictions for each division. Following this discussion, I proceed to dive into the chaotic NHL trade deadline for the remainder of the episode, breaking down all of the big trades, the cap situations of certain teams in the Eastern Conference and conclude the episode by introducing the first installment of "Contender or Pretender?". I also discuss and correct the other brainfart moment I had from Episode 56. Episode 63 is a little over an hour so I highly recommend listening to this in increments of anywhere between 10-20 minutes. Enjoy!

In this latest episode of the pod I recap the clash of the titans matchup that was Super Bowl 57 and give my honest opinion on the controversial ending to it. On top of this I also discuss NBA All Star Weekend, why the NBA All Star Celebrity game is quite possibly the most boring event over the course of those three days, Mac McClung winning the dunk contest which was pretty lackluster if you ask me, and to top off the episode I discuss the St Louis Blues trading Ryan O'Reilly to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In the latest episode of the pod I highlight and discuss a variety of topics from the sports world including, Tom Brady retiring again, a preview of the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl, Vladimir Tarasenko going to the New York Rangers, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving being traded and the downfall of the Brooklyn Nets, Russell Westbrook getting traded to the Utah Jazz, Lebron James becoming the NBAs all time leading scorer, plus a ton more.

In the latest episode of the podcast I discuss and recap the Wild Card and Divisional rounds of the NFL Playoffs, everything from the Bills barely squeaking by the Dolphins only to get beat down by the Bengals, to the Giants and Jaguars surprising a lot of people, to the Cowboys not so surprising loss to the 49ers in the divisional round, and everything in between. On top of it I also discuss the questionable playmaking made by Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, why Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense as a whole is incredibly overrated, why Tom Brady should of just stayed retired, and end the episode by giving my predictions as to who will be advancing to Super Bowl 57.

In the latest episode of the pod I discuss all things related to the upcoming NFL playoffs including, my bold predictions for some of the wildcard games, Tua Tagovailoa being ruled out against the Bills, the most surprising teams in this years playoffs, Lamar Jackson potentially not playing against the Bengals, plus a ton more

In the latest episode of the pod I discuss and recap the remainder of the major big name signings from across MLB, Steve Cohen going on a massive spending spree during free agency annoying the other owners in the process, why its World Series or bust for the Mets entering next season, Giants fans going through it after not landing Judge or Correa, the Red Sox continuing to fall apart, the Oakland Athletics continuing to clean house, plus a ton more related to free agency.

In the latest episode of the pod I recap, discuss, and breakdown all of the major signings and headlines from the last week or two of MLB free agency/Winter Meetings. Everything from Aaron Judge re-signing with the Yankees, Jon Heyman jumping the gun on twitter, Trea Turner securing the bag in Philly, The Red Sox losing another franchise player in Xander Bogaerts, Jacob DeGrom signing a massive deal with the Texas Rangers and everything in between. Its been a chaotic week in regards to MLB, so if there's any contracts or signings I did miss, I will cover them in the next episode of the pod. I also discuss the brainfart moment I had while recording episode 56 of the pod.

In the latest episode of the pod I discuss all things NHL related, from the Devils and Bruins coming out of nowhere to lead their divisions early on, to the Flyers falling apart once again to the surprise of absolutely no one, Seattle and Vegas getting out to a strong start, the Jack Eichel-Buffalo Sabres feud and much more. I also highlight and recap the MLB awards, discuss the winners of each award, and towards the end of the episode, discuss the big headlines and highlights from weeks 10-12 of the NFL season with a keen focus on week 12 to be specific.

In Episode 55 of the pod, I discuss the Astros finishing off the Phillies to win their 2nd World Series title, Dusty Baker finally getting a championship as manager, Cristian Javiers game 4 dominance and combined no-hitter, why the Astros will continue to be World Series contenders moving forward, the Phillies offense falling flat as the series progressed and a ton more related to the World Series. I also rant about the Yankees for a bit, discussing why Boone and Cashman need to be fired, questions about the roster that need to be answered quickly, and the future of this team for the next couple of years. Finally I discuss and recap the big surprises, headlines, and highlights from weeks 7-9 of the NFL season

In the latest episode of the pod I talk all things related to the MLB postseason including, the Toronto Blue Jays being swept in the Wild Card series, Dodgers collapsing in the NLDS, the Phillies and Astros being 1 win away from advancing to the World Series, the Yankees offense vanishing into thin air in the ALCS as well as the teams awful batting average and more. Later in the episode I discuss the return of hockey and the reveal of the new reverse retro jerseys for each NHL team. Towards the end of the episode, I shift towards the NFL and discuss why the Denver Broncos should never play in primetime games again, as well as the NFC East somehow still being the most competitive division in the league.

In the latest episode of the pod I discuss and recap the big surprises, highlights and headlines from weeks 3 and 4 of the NFL season including, the injury to Tua Tagovailoa, the Broncos underachieving through the first four weeks, the Jaguars leading the AFC South, the NFC East being surprisingly competitive so far and much more. Towards the end of the episode, I discuss and preview the MLB Postseason matchups, the Mets losing the NL East to the Braves, as well as the Mariners ending their playoff drought

In this episode of the pod I recap the big news, headlines and highlights from the first two weeks of the NFL season including, Russell Wilsons return to Seattle not going as planned, the Cowboys being the only team to not score a touchdown in week one, Dak Prescott's injury, Baltimore's 4th quarter collapse against the Dolphins and contract extension negotiations with Lamar Jackson faltering, Josh Allen and the Bills lighting up the defending Super Bowl champs, Justin Herbert's rib injury, and the never ending feud between Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore.

In this episode of the podcast I discuss the Yankees second half meltdown, the never ending wave of injuries, player slumps, who should stay and who should go, the offense going dead silent, prospect call ups, their lead in the AL East no longer being safe and possibly being leapfrogged by Tampa or Toronto in the final stretch of the season, and everything in between. Towards the end of the episode I move over to the NBA and breakdown the entirety of the Donovan Mitchell trade.

In the latest episode of the pod I address and discuss Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr violating MLB's PED policy, getting an 80 game suspension ultimately ending his season, how his image and career will be affected long term, discuss other MLB players getting caught using PED's over the last 20 years and how their careers have been altered, discuss the absurd comments made by his dad following the suspension, and wrap up the episode by previewing week 1 matchups in the NFL.

In this episode of the pod I discuss and recap all of the moves made at the MLB Trade Deadline including, the Padres going all in on acquiring Juan Soto, the Joey Gallo experiment in pinstripes coming to an end, Trey Mancini and Christian Vazquez heading to H-Town, Luis Castillo heading to Seattle, the Yankees making a confusing trade sending Jordan Montgomery to the Cardinals, and the trades that happened in the week leading up to the deadline. I also discuss why we need a Padres-Dodgers series in the playoffs, why the Mariners will finally break their postseason drought, highlight the more confusing trades from the deadline, plus a ton more.

In the latest episode of the pod I highlight and recap the entirety of MLB All Star Week in Los Angeles, talk about Julio Rodriguez putting on a show at the Home Run Derby, discuss my favorite moments from the All Star Game, why the MLB All Star Game is quite possibly the best in all four major sports and wrap up the episode by discussing Oakland Athletics All Star pitcher Paul Blackburn catching a flight to the All Star Game with the Astros.

In this episode of the pod I break down all of the big offseason moves over the last week in the NHL, the Chicago Blackhawks getting fleeced once again in a trade, discuss why I believe Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews will not be playing in Chicago next season, discuss Tony DeAngelo being sent to Philadelphia and why having John Tortorella as head coach could be a disaster waiting to happen, Kris Letang, Filip Forsberg, and Kevin Fiala getting massive contract extensions, and I also give my thoughts on Alexander Georgiev being traded to the Avalanche.

In the latest episode of the pod, I discuss the Colorado Avalanche preventing the two time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning from becoming a dynasty(at least for this season), Ondrej Palat becoming an unrestricted free agent, the never-ending NHL coaching carousel, the Flyers hiring John Tortorella, Peter DeBoer going to Dallas, Paul Maurice becoming the next coach of the Panthers, Bruce Cassidy heading to Vegas, and conclude by giving my thoughts on the Bruins extending General Manager Don Sweeney.

In this episode of the pod I discuss the Warriors winning the NBA Championship, Stephen Curry winning his first Finals MVP, the resurrection of the Warriors dynasty, Draymond Green going on a nonstop trolling spree, Stanley Cup Finals through the first three games, and conclude the episode by discussing the 2022 NHL Award winners

In the latest episode of the podcast I recap the rest of the Eastern Conference Finals series matchup between the Rangers and Lightning, discuss the factors that killed all the momentum the Rangers had early in the series and what the future holds as they head into the offseason, Igor Shesterkin's incredible season, Andrei Vasilevskiy's insane stats in series clinching games, recap the rest of the Oilers-Avalanche Western Conference Finals, preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Avalanche and Lightning, and finish off the episode by discussing the NBA Finals

In this episode of the podcast I once again discuss all things Stanley Cup Playoffs related including, the wild first game of the Oilers-Avalanche series, a recap of the Tampa-New York series through the first three games and the goalie battle between Igor Shesterkin and Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Oilers on the brink of being swept by the Avalanche and whether or not they can force a game 5, Evander Kane's 1 game suspension and Nazem Kadri's injury.

In this episode of the pod I recap my trip to the Bronx this past Sunday for the Yankees-White Sox doubleheader, discuss the Celtics being one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance in 12 years, the Dallas Mavericks on the verge of elimination, why a potential Warriors-Celtics NBA Finals could make for an incredible series, and finish off by talking about round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

In episode 41 of the pod I recap the entire first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, talk about the overtime heroics of Johnny Gaudreau and Artemi Panarin, Jake Oettinger's spectacular game 7 as well as series performance vs Calgary, the Leaf's falling short yet again in the first round and what's next for them heading into the offseason, preview the second round matchups and conclude the episode by discussing the incredible atmosphere of postseason hockey.

In the latest episode of the pod I finish up my recap of the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, talk about the players that are going to make an immediate impact, Pittsburgh potentially finding their next franchise QB in Kenny Pickett, discuss the QB situations of the Saints and Falcons and conclude the episode by giving a preview of what's to come in Episode 41.

In the latest episode of the pod I recap the 2022 NFL Draft with more of a focus specifically on the New York Jets and the New York Giants, discuss both teams addressing their weak points, both teams potentially being the two biggest winners of the draft, the impact Kayvon Thibodeaux and Evan Neal can make with the Giants, the impact Ahmad Gardner, Jermaine Johnson, and Garrett Wilson can make with the Jets, discuss Joe Schoen doing more as Giants GM in less than one year then David Gettleman did in his entire tenure and more.

In episode 38 of the pod I discuss the loss of two NHL Legends in Guy Lafleur and Mike Bossy, discuss their incredible careers on the ice, the impact they had on the teams they played for, and what they meant for the the fans that grew up watching them as well as the hockey community altogether. I also discuss the NHL playoff picture, the teams could make a surprise run, and the teams that have the highest expectations going into the playoffs.

Opening day has finally arrived and its a beautiful sight to see! In this episode of the podcast I discuss and preview some of the opening day matchups, predict the winners of each division for the season, discuss why the AL East will continue to be one of the toughest divisions to play in, talk about which stadiums I want to visit and catch a game at in the future, and much more.

EP 36 is finally here! In this latest episode of the pod I discuss the MLB Lockout finally ending, spring training underway, teams to pay close attention to this season, the big free agents on the move and more. On top of this I also discuss and recap the NHL trade deadline highlighting the big names that got moved before 3pm Monday as well as the last couple of days, and conclude the episode by discussing the winners and losers of the trade deadline as well as highlight the moves that made zero sense.

Its been about a month since the latest episode of the podcast but we are back! In episode 35 I (finally) recap the Super Bowl, discuss the retirement of probably the greatest quarterback ever in Tom Brady and why we will never see a player of his caliber again, the transition to the new generation of NFL QBs, discuss the MLB lockout some more as well as discuss watching college baseball to pass the time and to conclude the episode I address the pathetic excuse of a Slam Dunk contest during NBA All Star Weekend.

In this episode of the podcast I recap the NFL wildcard games and the craziness that is the divisional round games, highlight the postseason underachievement of both the Packers and Cowboys, whether or not Green Bay has seen the last of Aaron Rodgers, whether or not Tom Brady will retire following the loss to the Rams, Joe Burrow sending the Bengals to the conference championship in his second year, discuss David Ortiz getting the call to the hall, why Pete Rose should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and conclude with addressing Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens getting snubbed from the Baseball Hall of Fame in their final year of eligibility.

After a long 18 weeks, we made it, the NFL Playoffs are upon us. In this episode of the podcast I make my predictions for the first round of the NFL postseason, discuss the updates on the MLB lockout and why we need baseball back as soon as possible, discuss notable NHL highlights from the last couple of days, an insane statistic from the Colorado Avalanche in their last four games, and conclude by discussing the firings of Giants Head Coach Joe Judge as well as Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores.

In this episode of the podcast I discuss the NFL and NHLs recent decision to postpone games due to an influx of COVID-19 cases, Baker Mayfield calling out the NFL and the new protocols they put in place as well as their handling of the situation, whether or not we'll see full capacity crowds at all again this year with the new COVID variant spreading, certain NHL teams starting to implement limited crowd capacity at games again, the NHL postponing cross-border games through the holiday break, whether or not the sports world will be on hold with the ongoing pandemic, Stephen Curry becoming the all time 3 point leader in NBA history, and discuss another abysmal season of New York Giants football and what changes need to be made moving forward for the team and organization.

In the latest episode of the pod I discuss the start of the MLB lockout, how players are handling it and discuss whether or not the season will be delayed or scrapped altogether, the annual chaos that is MLB free agency discussing the big moves many teams have been making, The Mets and Mariners making moves that caught me by surprise, The Red Sox trading Hunter Renfroe for the return of Jackie Bradley Jr, and conclude with a discussion on Antonio Brown forging a fake covid vaccination card

In this latest episode of the podcast I rundown the games that took place in week 10 of the NFL season, discuss the Steelers Lions game that ended in a tie, not being sold on the Cowboys potential to go far in the playoffs, the NFC East being an absolute nightmare, Patrick Mahomes having himself a performance for the ages against the Raiders and the Chiefs retaking the AFC West for the moment, Mac Jones and The Patriots four game winning streak, and conclude the episode by discussing the MLB Awards rolling out and discussing the Silver Slugger Award winners, Platinum Glove Award winners, and the Rookies of The Year in the National League and American League.

In this episode of the podcast I recap and wrap up the World Series, Freddie Freeman finally getting the World Series ring he deserves, Jorge Soler winning World Series MVP and his postseason performance, how the Braves turned it around in the second half of the season to win it all, discuss whether or not Carlos Correa will be in an Astros uniform come spring training with his contract ending and give my thoughts as to where Freddie Freeman will be playing next season as his current contract also comes to an end. To conclude I discuss the NHL more specifically the recent trade of Jack Eichel from the Sabres to the Vegas Golden Knights and what it means for both sides moving forward.

In this episode of the podcast I talk about the Astros forcing a World Series game 6 back in Houston after beating the Braves 9-5 the other night as well as how their offense and pitching stepped up in that game, give the weekly NFL recap, talk about the potential season ending injury to Derrick Henry and what this means for the Titans moving forward, address the trade involving Von Miller that sent him to the Rams that I didn't know about until I got out of a no service zone, and to conclude I discuss the Dolphins ugly season so far as well the fact that their first round draft pick this year is in the hands of Philadelphia, potentially top 5, making matters worse if your a Miami fan.

In this episode of the podcast I recap the NLDS and ALDS series, talk about the LCS matchups between the Astros and Red Sox and The Braves and Dodgers, Braves being 2 wins away from a World Series birth, and Kike Hernandez absolutely tearing it up during the playoffs. I also discuss the state of the NFL through week six diving into the recent stretch of games, injuries, and big performances. Finally I conclude with addressing the first couple of nights of hockey as well as the Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes social media teams chirping each other which might be the funniest thing so far this season.

In this episode of the podcast I address the disappointing ending to the Yankees 2021 season after losing to the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wildcard game giving a full recap of what went wrong, the x-factors in that game and what changes need to be made in the offseason, make predictions as to whos going to win the division series matchup's, meet in the ALCS and NLCS and eventually the World Series, discuss the NFL through week 4 and talk about the upcoming NHL regular season as well as the opening night double header matchups.

In the latest episode of the podcast I discuss the chaotic AL Wildcard race throughout the last week, The Yankees winning a huge series in Toronto and what things could have looked like if they didn't win that series, discuss the upcoming series with Tampa, Red Sox dropping two out of three to Baltimore and being tied with the Mariners for the second wildcard spot, The Cardinals unbelievable 17 game winning streak, and the disappointing ending for the Padres, Reds, and Phillies as they're now all officially out of postseason contention. I also manage to squeeze in a little time to talk about the NFL through the first 3 weeks.

In this episode of the pod I discuss the NFL season through the first two weeks, talk about the biggest surprises so far in the season, highlight the teams off to a strong start, which teams need to pick it up as well as a look at the current standings so far. I also discuss the MLB Wildcard race in both the American League and the National League, discuss what the Yankees need to do the rest of the way to secure a playoff spot, Salvador Perez hitting his 46th homerun this season tying Vladimir Guerrero Jr for the league lead, as well as Joey Votto proving he's still got it with a two homerun performance the other night.

In this episode of the pod I address the Yankees recent struggles with less then a month to go in the season and how every series from this point forward is now classified as must win,  The Red Sox leap frogging them for the top wildcard spot in the AL as well as Toronto, Oakland, and Seattle closing the gap on the second wildcard spot, discuss the the Hall of Fame inductions of Derek Jeter and Larry Walker and the ceremony altogether and conclude with giving you a week 1 preview in the NFL. Yes, FOOTBALL IS OFFICIALLY BACK!

In this episode of the podcast I discuss the Mets August slump and the recent problems between the fans and players, who aren't exactly too fond of the fans booing them despite beating the Nationals the other night. I also wrap up the four game set between the Yankees and Athletics and the implications that come with the A's taking the last two games. Finally, I address the AL MVP race and why I think Shohei Ohtani will be taking the award home this season.