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Shawn Hardie, Adam Rosenberg and Ali Campbell discuss their betting favorite props for Super Bowl LVI, from potentially easy money-makers (Cooper Kupp to score a TD) to fun props (Who will call the first timeout?) to long shot bets that will have you on BR Betting's Instagram feed if they hit (Von Bell for Super Bowl MVP?). 3:00: Game result and over/under 7:00: Defense props (Ex: Will Von Miller get the first sack?) 14:25: Passing props (Ex: How many players will attempt a pass?) 22:00 Rushing props (Ex: Will Cam Akers have under 63 yards?) 27:25: Receiving props (Ex: Will OBJ have over 62.5 yards?) 33:45 Touchdown props (Ex: Will Cooper Kupp score 2 TD's?) 40:40: Kicking props (Ex: Will there be more than 3.5 FGs?) 45:45: Team scoring props (Ex: Will there be a 2 point conv.?) 48:40 "Exotic" props (Ex: How long will the national anthem be?) 54:10: Super Bowl MVP props (Ex: Could a kicker win it?!?) 

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. host another Twitter Spaces live session to discuss what every Knicks fan has known for the better part of the season: the Knicks have a Julius Randle problem. How do we fix it? Reduce his minutes? Bench him? Trade him for... Ben Simmons? #LiveFromTheMecca (a part of the #HoopSpaces network) happens every Wednesday night around 9 pm ET on Twitter Spaces. Follow @shawnwithaW_ or @cedricshine or @JeffJSays to get involved.  Rundown: 0:30: Shawn and Knicks' fans rant about Julius Randle 22:47: Discussing Cedric's Julius-for-Ben trade 59:30: More Randle slander

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine Jeff J. and Chris Barnett host another Twitter Spaces live session to discuss why RJ Barrett isn't as revered as other players in his draft class (despite being the No. 2 scorer on the 4th seed in the East at age 20!). Is he overhyped by Knicks fans? (2:20 mark) it because his game isn't flashy? (10:20) Why does Cam Reddish get more love? (22:18) Is it because he's a Knick? @ShwinnyPooh from The Strickland thinks so. (30:20) Is it a #KnicksForClicks agenda from the media? (44:44) We also his transition from college to the NBA (1:20:40) and manage to convince @HawksFanTV that RJ is better than we originally thought! (1:25:55) #LiveFromTheMecca is every Wednesday night LIVE on Twitter Spaces. Follow either @shawnwithaW_, @cedricshine, @JeffJSays or @HoopSpaces to get involved! Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. host another Twitter Spaces live session to discuss who is currently the Knicks' biggest rival. Shawn makes his case for the Heat (4:55), while everyone else believes it's the Hawks, particularly Hawks Twitter (9:55). After Shawn and @AnthonyMSG discuss if the Celtics count as a rival (19:50), Jeff gives all the smoke to Hawks fans, with Anthony from @HawksFanTV and Sixers fan Chris Barnett defending their honor (26:30). The crew then discuss if the Knicks-Nets rivalry is real, a media fabrication or antagonism from Nets fans and management (54:00) before discussing who is the King of New York basketball (1:23:45).   #LiveFromTheMecca is every Wednesday night LIVE on Twitter Spaces. Follow either @shawnwithaW_, @cedricshine, @JeffJSays or @HoopSpaces to get involved! Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. host another Twitter Spaces live session to discuss the latest in Knicks' land, including why the Knicks don't get the benefit of the doubt from the media (0:25), how the hell Reid Travis made the roster and other Summer League (over)reactions (4:53) and the Athletic's Seth Partnow excluding RJ Barrett from his list of the NBA's top 125 players... but including Alex Caruso (16:45). They also take questions from the audience on the development of Obi Toppin (23:50), Knicks fans' PTSD with player acquisition (31:00), the welcome, deafening silence of James Dolan (51:30) and more. #LiveFromTheMecca is every Wednesday night on Twitter Spaces, follow either @shawnwithaW_, @cedricshine or @JeffJSays to get involved! Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie is joined by fellow Yankee fans Brie Jackson and George Brobbey to break down the current state of the franchise that after winning three straight titles from 1998 through 2000, have made the World Series three times since (and one looking very unlikely this year) despite having a top 3 payroll every year. They share when they thought everything changed for the franchise (1:30), who deserves the most blame (the manager? the GM? the owner?) (17:20), when they think the Yankees will win a World Series again (39:50) and if the Yankees should seriously consider trading Aaron Judge (42:00). Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. continue discussing the Knicks' free agency moves in part 2 of Live From The Mecca, a weekly discussion on Twitter Spaces about all things New York Knicks. Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. host Live From The Mecca, a weekly discussion on Twitter Spaces about all things New York Knicks. This week, they discuss the Knicks moves in free agency, the pending return of Kemba Walker to NYC and if Steve Mills deserves more credit than he gets for the Knicks being in the position where they are. They also take questions and comments from the audience, including from a Bulls fan who thinks the Knicks and Bulls are better than the Brooklyn Nets. We are not making this up! Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie flies solo to share news about a new Knicks-based project on Twitter Spaces before sharing his thoughts on the Simone Biles situation. Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

After letting the dust settle, Shawn Hardie tried to get The Process Siblings to do a post-mortem on the Philadelphia 76ers' season, but they refused. So instead, Shawn and Midtown Mo decided to slander the 76ers, discussing Ben Simmons' shooting woes, how much blame Doc Rivers deserves, Tobias Harris' poor performance and trade rumors for Simmons.

Last Wednesday, we came together to put a bow on the 2020-21 New York Knicks season. We discussed where this regular season ranked amongst our favorite Knicks seasons (2:35), then had a rowdy conversation about the effect of their playoff performance on our perception of the team (9:55) before choosing which players (excluding Julius, RJ, Obi and Quick) should stay and which players should go (34:20). Host: Shawn Hardie Guests: Knicks fans Jeff J., Elvis Maduro, Zac Rosenberg, Cedric Shine and NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

On today's episode, we review the European fútbol season by asking if Pep Guardiola blew the Champions League final against Chelsea by overthinking it (1:50), if fútbol in North London is dead (8:00) and who had a worse season between Liverpool & Manchester United (9:45). After playing some fútbol trivia (20:35), we discuss who can win EURO 2020 this summer (24:43) before Adam Rosenberg finally reveals his new Premier League team (31:18). Host: Shawn Hardie Producer: Adam Rosenberg Guests: George Brobbey, Dwayne Hunt Note: Due to technical difficulties, the audio for two guests was rendered inaudible and had to be removed, so if you hear references to Dutch and Kerwin, that's why. They were available for the final segment.   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie and Adam Rosenberg chat about the first round series for their respective teams (Knicks and Sixers, respectively). Shawn discusses how the Knicks far exceeded his pre-season expectations and Adam discusses how the spotlight is on Ben Simmons to carry the load with Joel Embiid out.

The  New York Knicks are back in the playoffs... but how far can they go? Shawn Hardie discusses with fellow Knicks fans Cedric Shine, Jeff J., Zac Rosenberg and NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey. After breaking down the conundrum of Elfrid Payton still starting (and if Frank Ntilikina deserves to start over him) (:30), they discuss how confident they are that the Knicks can beat the Hawks and how much playoff experience will matter (20:00) before wrapping up with Knicks playoff trivia (37:00).   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

The Process Siblings return to the podcast to discuss how the 76ers can navigate through the playoffs and possibly bring a NBA title to Philadelphia. After revisiting their Ben > Joel takes (LOL) from the preseason (3:30), they share the team they fear the most in the East (hint: they play in New York and it's not the Knicks) (13:30) and why they have very little fear for any team coming out of the West - especially the Lakers (23:13). Finally, Shawn and the Siblings unite to shit all over the Boston Celtics, particularly for fumbling their opportunity to run the Eastern Conference (35:30).   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie (@shawnwithaW_) brings back Wizards fan Jay Smith (@jansjay) to discuss the progress of the franchise after the trade that brought Russell Westbrook to the DMV... and to gloat in the face of Sixers fan Alvin Grimes (@agrimes) after Alvin  dismissed the Wizards' chances for competing for anything this season on Ep. 139 of Five Questions. The crew, along with Adam Rosenberg (@HeyRosenberg) also discuss: Could the Wizards beat the Knicks in a playoff series? 11:20 Does having two top 20 players automatically make you a winner? 15:23 What it's like to watch The Russ Experience (Spoiler: “It's a goddamn roller coaster!”) 16:57 How confident is Jay that Bradley Beal would stay with the Wizards long term? 22:30 The philosophy choices for a mediocre team: Try to compete or blow it up? 28:00   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS 

In the first half of the episode, Shawn Hardie, urban socialite and activist James Inniss, actress Brianna Seagraves (Orange Is The New Black) and writer Chuck Hayward (Dear White People, WandaVision) preview the 93rd Academy Awards, predicting who will win and who should win in the five major categories (5:00). Then, Shawn (Tottenham Hotspur) chats with fellow English football fans George Brobbey (Manchester United), Kerwin Bailey and Uncle Dutch (Arsenal) about the fallout from The Super League, including why it failed, if the fans really won and the influence of money across football (32:55).    Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

It's Break The Wheel's first ever Open Mic Night, where we read questions from Twitter users that they may or may not have wanted answers for... but hey, it's easy content! We answered questions about how to adjust to Daylight Savings Time (from @moniqueemalcolm) (2:50), if Tiny is going to show up to the SWV-Xscape Verzuz battle (from @quidditch424) (6:40) and how valuable is Tyler Herro to Heat fans (from @DariusTCF) (13:23). Finally, Shawn and Cedric pokes holes into Mo's reasons for abandoning the Knicks (and why Shawn says he's never allowed back!) (24:00). Crew: Shawn Hardie (@shawnwithaw_) Cedric Shine (@cedricshine) Midtown Mo (@midtownmo)

Shawn Hardie (Syracuse) is joined by Adam Rosenberg (Syracuse), Option A or B podcast host Chris Canada (Florida State) and Midtown Mo (Drexel) to preview the 2021 NCAA Tournament. After going through the entire bracket (2:45), they play NCAA Tournament trivia for each guest's alma mater (37:35). Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Shawn Hardie is joined by Knicks fans Cedric Shine, Zac Rosenberg and New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-The Bronx/Westchester) to break down the most-discussed 19-18 team of all time, the New York Knicks! They discuss where they think the Knicks will finish in the standings  their thoughts after the first week of the season (3:15), the recent New York Post story on the dynamic in the front office (13:00), if they're worried about Obi Toppin and the development of the kids (20:04) if Julius Randle is a foundational piece or a trade asset (28:45) and what players should the Knicks be eyeing in free agency (36:00). Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Adam Rosenberg continues his quest to become an English Premier League fan and to pick a side, and Shawn Hardie is more than willing to help by answering all of his silly and not-so-silly questions and providing historical background. Berg needs a new club. But wait... what’s the EPL? (2:04) Is the winning the Champions League more prestigious than winning your own league title? (11:20) "It's not the triple, it's the treble." (16:45) Premier League Trivia! (26:39) How Shawn Became a Tottenham Fan (31:36) How Berg Became an Arsenal Fan (34:00) What it’s like to be a Spurs fan (37:00) But there are some good things about being a Tottenham fan (43:15) Note: Part 1 of Making A Fan is at the 36:40 mark of Ep. 3: https://seven18.co/btwEP3   Listen and Subscribe to Break The Wheel via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

Berg (@heyrosenberg) brings in seveneighteen CEO and friend of two decades, Shawn Hardie (@shawnwithaw_), as his first-ever guest. Shawn’s truths focus on the origin of seveneighteen (2:14) and why if you hate on New York, you hatin on the whole family (21:10). A scrubbed-to-protect-the-innocent flex details some amazing stories from an NFL Draft party (34:59). You'll find future episodes of Two Truths & A Flex on the Break The Wheel podcast feed. Subscribe below via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

What are the two truths that you’ll take to the grave and what is your greatest flex? Adam “Berg” Rosenberg talks to his internet friends and finds out. You'll find future episodes of Two Truths & A Flex on the Break The Wheel podcast feed. Subscribe below via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

Shawn Hardie is joined by Option Ali, Adam Rosenberg, Uncle Dutch and Roger Dean to examine the relationship between current NBA players and retired players, particularly TV personalities like Shaq and Charles Barkley (2:00). Are they being too harsh or is it tough love? Is it an evolution of how sports is covered today? Do they resent today's players because of the money make? Why isn't this a thing in the NFL or MLB? After playing NBA All-Star trivia (23:55), they discuss whether or not today's players make too much money now to consider being coaches in the future (30:55). Listen and subscribe to Break The Wheel via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

Today's show is a conversation between Shawn Hardie and his barber, Kenny Mills. With Shawn being from NYC and Kenny being from West Philly, their conversations are always antagonistic and hilarious at the same damn time. They discussed a number of topics, including the dynamic between Brooklyn and the other boroughs (3:00), if it's OK for a fan to abandon his/her/their team if they stink like Kenny did (7:50), why the Knicks will always be the most popular basketball team in New York (18:40), why New Yorkers brag about everything (29:20) before concluding with a bet on the Knicks' win total (42:00). Listen and Subscribe to Break The Wheel via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

This week, Shawn Hardie & Adam Rosenberg discuss how all the signs were pointing to a Buccaneers' win in Super Bowl LV, yet they picked the Chiefs anyway (2:40). Then, in a new segment called Gaslighting With Grimes, Shawn attempts to troll Sixers fan Alvin Grimes about the Raptors' awful start to the season (whom Alvin said would be far and away better than the Wizards after the Westbrook trade) (19:39). Finally, Alvin, Adam and Shawn discuss the Knicks' turnaround this season and if they're really on the right track to sustained future success (27:49). ______________________________________________________________________ Listen and Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS (Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer) Follow Break The Wheel on Twitter & Instagram: @breakthewheelep  

Shawn Hardie is joined by fellow degenerate gamblers Adam Rosenberg and Midtown Mo to break down the best prop bets for Super Bowl LV, either to bet on (legally!) or to make with your friends during the game. After discussing how they think the game will play out (2:20), they dive into the props they love, including... Passing props like, "Will Mahomes throw a pick?" (11:05) Rushing props like, "Will Brady run for more than a yard?" (16:40) Receiving props like, "Will Travis Kelce have over 7.5 catches?" (Spoiler alert: YES!) (25:05) Defense/special teams props like, "Will there be a missed extra point?" (31:50) Other miscellaneous props, including who will score a TD, MVP and if a TD will be negated by a penalty (39:20)

The crew start off by sharing which teams they think are legitimately in the Premier League title race (1:45) before completely bantering Tottenham for their recent form under Jose Mourinho (10:17). After playing a fútbol version of the sports trivia game Know Your S--t (29:56), everyone presents their case to lapsed soccer fan Adam Rosenberg why he should dump Arsenal for a new team (36:40). Crew: Shawn Hardie (Tottenham), Kerwin Bailey (Arsenal), George Brobbey (Manchester United), Dwayne Hunt (Liverpool), Adam Rosenberg (TBD), Jonathan Thomas (Wolves?)

Shawn Hardie welcomes The Process Siblings - 76ers fans Adam Rosenberg, Alvin Grimes and Karla Ovalle - to discuss if the 76ers "won" the James Harden trade by not making it (3:00), if their ceiling is higher now than it was before the season (13:40) and if their stance on trading Joel Embiid over trading Ben Simmons has changed (24:28).

On the premiere episode of Break The Wheel, Shawn Hardie and two-thirds of The Syndicate (Midtown Mo and Option Ali) discuss the Eagles screwing the Giants out of the NFC East title by deliberately tanking on national TV (1:45) and the best and worst NFL head coaching vacancies (13:30). Then, after an embarrassing round of NFL QB trivia (25:30), they discuss which teams playing on Super Wild Card Weekend have a realistic chance to make the Super Bowl (32:25).

Shawn Hardie is joined by Knicks fans Zac Rosenberg, Bleacher Report's Jeff J. and New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-The Bronx/Westchester) to discuss the State of The Knicks Union. They share their thoughts after the first week of the season (3:55), which players should stay and which players should go (14:50), if the front office should make a splash in free agency this summer or focus on developing the talent in-house (34:45) and which potentially disgruntled star player they would consider trading two first round picks and two young players for (45:10). Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

This week, The Syndicate (Ali, Cousin D, Midtown Mo and Cousin Zane) add two more NFL teams to the Cross Off List (1:30) before discussing who are their Super Bowl LV favorites from each conference (9:40), along with a sleeper team as well (18:20) before finishing up with a new segment called "Know Your Shit!" where Shawn asks the guys a trivia question about their favorite NFL team (32:55). Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

Shawn Hardie chats with lifelong Wizards fan Jay Smith about the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade (with Jay’s friend (and Sixers fan) Alvin Grimes providing a “neutral” perspective). They discuss how much Jay believed the trade would happen when the rumors … Continue reading →

Shawn Hardie, Midtown Mo and Ali get together to do more NFL cross offs; deciding whose season is over between the Patriots, Chargers and Vikings (1:15). Ali and Shawn counter Mo’s claim that the Seahawks defense isn’t terrible anymore (14:35). The Washington Football Team name is growing on us, should they keep it forever (20:45)? Is Jim Harbaugh a flop… Continue reading "NFL Cross Offs and Can Jim Harbaugh Survive? | Five Questions Ep. 138"

After blowing a two-possession lead in the second half to the Tennessee Titans, Shawn Hardie is convinced that the Baltimore Ravens stink (except for Lamar). He hosts an emergency podcast to rant about the loss and the state of the franchise, including their lack of offensive weapons and a legit pass rusher to Ali and Cousin D (0:38). Then, they… Continue reading "The Baltimore Ravens Stink (Except For Lamar) | Five Questions Ep. 137"

The Philadelphia 76ers are at a crossroads… where do they go from here? We discuss the past, present and future of the franchise, including: How much lower is their ceiling now, as compared to after the 2019 playoffs? (4:05) Who’s to blame for their current situation? The players? The coach? The front office? Ownership? (16:50) Can Joel Embiid and Ben… Continue reading "The Curious Case of Benjamin Simmons and The Future of the Philadelphia 76ers | Five Questions Ep. 136"

With the republic still standing (for now), the crew get together for their bi-weekly sports breakdown. After discussing the gambling aspect of the election (0:50), the crew dive into the following issues: Shawn disputes the “Lamar Jackson can’t win a big game” narrative that has emerged recently (7:34) Cousin D argues that the Cowboys are the NFL’s worst team &… Continue reading "The Lamar Narrative & The NFL Season After 8 Weeks | Five Questions Ep. 135"

In the inaugural episode of the newest podcast to the seveneighteen family, Shawn Hardie chats with his longtime friend and former Bronx Science classmate, New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-The Bronx/Westchester). They discuss why he decided to enter politics (2:15 mark), his accomplishments in office (including getting Section 50-a of the New York Civil Rights Law repealed, which hid… Continue reading "Let The Minutes Reflect, Ep. 1: New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey on Entering Politics, The Current Political Climate & How To Save The Knicks"

Shawn Hardie (Ravens fan) resumes his bi-weekly chat about the NFL with Ali McFly (Giants), Cousin D (Cowboys) and Midtown Mo (Seahawks). With six weeks in the books, they discuss the following: The Bears might not be full of shit after all (:40 mark) Adding two more teams to the Jets, Giants, Lions and Falcons on the Cross Off List… Continue reading "#TankforTrevor & When Going For 2 Is Doing Too Much | Five Questions Ep. 134"

Shawn Hardie (Tottenham) gathers English Premier League fans Wayne (Liverpool), Uncle Dutch (Arsenal) and J The Game Dev (Arsenal/Wolves… LOL) to discuss the season after the first four games, including… If Liverpool getting smashed 7-2 is a glitch in the Matrix… or a warning (0:25) If Arsenal will be stuck in competitive mediocrity (8:30) Manchester United getting smashed 6-1 by… Continue reading "The 2020-21 Premier League After Four Games | Five Questions Ep. 133"

Shawn Hardie, Midtown Mo, Cousin D and Ali McFly reunite to discuss WAY more than five questions, including… Which NFL team can we add (along with the Bears) to the Full of Shit list? (2:20 mark) Which team w/ less than two wins can make the playoffs (excluding the crappy NFC East)? (8:25) If the Tony Romo injury in 2016… Continue reading "“Dak Stafford,” Jimmy Butler and More NFL Surprises & Disappointments | Five Questions Ep. 132"

Shawn Hardie, Midtown Mo, Cousin D and Ali McFly reunite to discuss various topics, including: The NFL’s biggest disappointing teams (1:00) and the NFL’s biggest full of shit teams (11:09) Why the hell didn’t anyone on the Falcons just fall on that onside kick against the Cowboys? (4:20) Teams that already have no shot at the playoffs after two weeks… Continue reading "The “We Believe” Lakers, Clippers Slander and NFL Surprises and Disappointments | Five Questions Ep. 131"

Shawn Hardie is joined by Cousin D, Midtown Mo, Jeff J., Ali Campbell and Alvin Grimes to discuss the Verzuz battles they would like to see, including… Snoop Dogg vs. Busta Rhymes (3:00 mark) Dipset vs. G-Unit (10:25)  Beyoncé vs.  Rihanna (36:30) Who could make an interesting matchup with Jay-Z? (54:30) How would a 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule battle… Continue reading "Our #Verzuz Wish List | Five Questions Ep. 130"

Shawn Hardie (Tottenham) is joined by fellow football fans Uncle Dutch (Arsenal), Kerwin Bailey (Arsenal), Dr. Mike Williams (Man City), Dwayne Hunt (Liverpool) and J. Molineaux (Wolves) to discuss the return of European football, including… Should football even be returning amidst a global pandemic and civil unrest? (2:00 mark) How will money influence decisions going forward (including transfers)? (13:20) Who… Continue reading "The Return of Fútbol | Five Questions Ep. 129"

Shawn Hardie, Uncle Dutch and Dr. Mike Williams discuss the impact of the murder of George Floyd on the nation, including the lack of a (followed by a poor) statement from Knicks owner James Dolan, the foolishness rhetoric from the 45th President of the United States and the levels of white privilege.  Follow seveneighteen on social media:Twitter: @seveneighteen_Instagram: @seveneighteen_Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

Shawn Hardie, Midtown Mo, Uncle Dutch and Roger Dean discuss if, when and should live team sports return in America in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic (1:25). Does the financial aspect outweigh the health and moral aspect?  Can every athlete be tested consistently? What happens when someone tests positive? Can colleges and universities compel unpaid student-athletes to play? Then,… Continue reading "Should Live Sports Resume? (and Reviewing The Last Dance) | seveneighteen presents Friday Night Lights"

Shawn Hardie chats with Patriots fans Rahel Ayalew, Candice Clawson & Dr. Mike Williams about Tom Brady leaving New England for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They discuss if they thought Brady was staying or leaving and their level of shock when hearing the news (2:15 mark), why Brady wanted to leave (11:48), who’s to blame for Brady leaving (19:45), if… Continue reading "Monday Night Raw: Life After Tom Brady"

As we hunker down and #stayhome, every DJ is doing a live session on their social media (shouts to D-Nice for making this a thing). 9th Wonder is no different… except his mixes are different (in a good way). If you’re a fan of that late 90’s/early 2000’s big boom bap sound, this is the live session for you. A… Continue reading "seveneighteen special: 9th Wonder’s IG Live Session 3/23/20"

Shawn Hardie and actor/movie connoisseur J. Mikey spent an evening previewing the 92nd Academy Awards. They predict who will win and who should win Best Supporting Actress (5:50 mark), Best Supporting Actor (8:50), Best Actress (14:10), Best Actor (17:15), Best Director (20:40) and Best Picture (24:00). They also break down Marriage Story, including trying to figure out what made the… Continue reading "Previewing the 92nd Academy Awards | Five Questions Ep. 126"

Shawn Hardie brings on his close friend (and the biggest Laker fan he knows) Cousin D to discuss the passing of Kobe Bryant. They recall where they were when they heard the news (2:00 mark) and exchange stories of watching him in person (10:30), including a funny story about the day Kobe tore his Achilles (22:00). They also discuss if… Continue reading "LONG LIVE THE MAMBA | Five Questions Ep. 125"

Misery loves company when your favorite NFL team gets eliminated from the playoffs, so Shawn Hardie (Ravens) gathered Alvin Grimes (Packers) and Rahel Ayalew and Candice Clawson (Patriots) to commiserate about the failures of their respective franchises. They discuss if Aaron Rodgers’ championship window is closing, if the Foxboro dynasty is truly over and how the Ravens’ coaching staff flopped… Continue reading "The Hater’s Call Roundtable | Five Questions Ep. 124"