Fresh out of College Podcast

Justin Sasano joins the Fresh out of College podcast to discuss the upcoming fantasy football season. The hosts talk about some of their fantasy draft strategies going into this week and who they liked and don't among the young quarterback group. Tune in now to get your dose of fantasy football advice from Fresh out of College!

Fresh out of College is back after a short break! Drew and Ryota give a brief update on the Seattle Mariners before diving into the foreign substance abuse crackdown in the MLB. Tuen in now!

Today, Fresh out of College talk about the NBA playoffs and focus on three specific topics. They first talk about the disappointing exit of the Miami Heat and what made the Bucks a better team this year. The hosts then get into how the Knicks got into the playoffs in the first place and the bright future that both teams have. Lastly, Drew and Ryota talk about Chris Paul's injury and the impact it has on the series against the Lakers. Tune in now!

The hosts discuss the Seattle Mariners as May comes to a close. The two talk about the offensive struggles, where the team is in terms of development, and also a future outlook of the team. Tune in now!

This week, Emma Lepisova, a student-athlete at Northwestern University joined the podcast! Lepisova is a part of the swim and dive team at Northwestern and has already made an impact on the team. We got to know what it's like to be a student-athlete at NU, what her experience has been thus far, and recruiting in the swimming world. Tune in now! For more: https://linktr.ee/freshoutofcollegepodcast

The author of Shit Adults Never Taught Us, Natasha Sattler, joins the podcast! We learn more about her inspirations to write the book and relevant topics to her first book. Learn more now! 

This week, we invited Andre Nnebe of the Milwaukee Brewers organization back on the podcast to help us perform a mock draft for the first 20 picks of the upcoming NFL draft. Learn more about who each team will select and why.

The first week of the MLB is in the books so we break down all of the happenings. We discuss some of the early struggles and surprises as we get into the middle of April. The hosts also finish up with a review of the Mariners season thus far. Tune in to hear our thoughts!

In this episode, we look into the NCAA Football Game comeback. We talk about the logistics of it and whether we are excited about its long-awaited comeback. We also discuss whether it would be good for players and college football, as well as whether it will be successful. Tune in now! 

Today we are joined by Race Porter, a student-athlete at the University of Washington and a business owner! Race is the punter for the UW Huskies and we take a deep dive into his experiences so far, fun stories, the behind-the-scenes of punting, NFL aspirations, and much more. We also get to talk about his clothing brand, HOMS Seattle, which is inspired by raising mental health awareness. Tune in now! Find us at: https://linktr.ee/freshoutofcollegepodcast Find Race Porter at @raceporter Find HOMS Seattle at homsseattle.com and @homsseattle

In this episode, we talk about the NBA during the All-Star break. First, we discuss who deserves a spot on the All-Star team for their 2021 performances. Secondly, we take a look at the NBA standings and share our surprises and disappointments as reflected in the standings. Last but not least, the NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching. We talk about a few big names and what they could bring to certain teams. Make sure to subscribe!

This week, we are joined by Tess Boade, a student-athlete at Duke University. Boade was recently drafted by Sky Blue FC of the National Women's Soccer League and she shared how she got to where she is today. We also got to hear about draft night, preparation for the upcoming season, and discussed one of her favorite shows Grey's Anatomy (SPOILERS; so stop listening once we begin talking about Grey's!). Tune in now! For more: https://linktr.ee/freshoutofcollegepodcast

Fresh out of College was lucky to have Kaylie Collins join the podcast! Collins is a goalkeeper at the University of Southern California and was recently drafted by the Orlando Pride, in the National Women's Soccer League. In this episode, you get to know Kaylie off the field, how she got to where she is today, and what her Master's Degree capstone project is. Tune in now!For more information, visit: https://linktr.ee/freshoutofcollegepodcast Kaylie Collins on Social Media Instagram: kaylz567 Twitter: kayliecollins_

Seattle Mariners prospect, Joe Rizzo joins the Fresh out of College & Sodo Mojo partnership podcast. In this episode, we get to hear about Joe's journey to being a second-round draft pick, what the minor leagues are like, what he has been doing during the pandemic, and much more!

Fresh out of College invites two of their close friends and NFL experts Justin Sasano and Shane Kaneshiro to discuss the Super Bowl and NFL Hot Stove. The four break down their favorites for the Super Bowl as well as the ongoing rumors about QB's being traded. Tune in for a fun discussion, pop quiz, and some hammer locks from Shane.

Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect, Corbin Carroll, joins Fresh out of College. The hosts ask Corbin about his journey to becoming a first-round draft pick in 2019. Corbin also discusses his experience being in the Diamondbacks organization and what his goals are for the future. Tune in to listen to our great conversation!Check us out on social media: https://linktr.ee/freshoutofcollegepodcast

The MLB offseason never ceases to disappoint as household names are on the move. Players like Francisco Lindor, Yu Darvish, Blake Snell, and George Springer will all put on different jerseys for the 2021 season. In this episode of Fresh out of College, Drew and Ryota will break down the top trades and signings thus far and give their early predictions for division winners. Listen in to get your weekly dose of information surrounding the MLB. 

Eric Crispell joins the podcast; a former University of Puget Sound baseball player and now a member of the integrative sports performance team for the Milwaukee Brewers. He describes his path into the Brewers organization and the most rewarding part of his job. The second half of the episode looks at how sports science is being used in developing MLB players in today's game and what the future might hold. Other topics include the movie Moneyball, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the MLB farm system. Check out the episode if you want to learn more about sports science and analytics are being used in today's MLB game.Fresh out of College is your weekly dose of sports and pop culture. The podcast features exciting guests to discuss the biggest topics and to share incredible stories.

In this episode of Fresh out of College, Ryota and Drew take a look back at 2020, starting with breaking down the top sports moments. In the second half of the episode, they reminisce about other personal highlights from this past year. Find out what top sports moments made their list!Fresh out of College is a sports and pop culture podcast hosted by two recent college graduates. Subscribe and follow on social media.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Luca Deza, who just signed her first professional contract with Sevilla FC in the Primera Division. The Cal Berkeley product talked about her experience during the recruiting process, her experience playing at Berkeley, how she got to where she is today, her future goals, and words of advice. Tune in for a great conversation with the new Sevilla FC player! Make sure to subscribe for more exciting interviews!

With the start of the 2020 NBA season just around the corner Drew and Ryota break down the latest stories from the offseason. As well, the two rank their Top 5 duos for the upcoming season and answer an NBA question from one of their listeners. Lastly, the pair each give a team that they believe will surpass expectations for the season. Get all caught up for the start of the basketball season with this NBA packed episode. Tune in now and make sure to hit subscribe!

This is the first collaboration episode between Fresh out of College, and Sodo Mojo (a FanSided Mariners fan site). Drew and Ryota still run the show but are joined by Sodo Mojo Co-Expert Willie Keeler, who is also a friend of the hosts. For the first partner episode, they bring in Ryan Rowland-Smith as a guest. Ryan is a former Seattle Mariners pitcher and current broadcaster for the Mariners. The podcast covers Ryan's MLB debut against Ken Griffey Jr., his thoughts on the 2020 Mariners season, and funny stories baseball and non-baseball related. Tune in to learn more about Ryan Rowland-Smith!

Fresh out of College returns from Thanksgiving break with a discussion on the Netflix limited series The Queen's Gambit (SPOILERS). The hosts invite Justin Sasano for an engaging conversation on what they liked and disliked about the show. Who their favorite support characters were and what impact they made on Beth Harmon. They also talk about their favorite scenes and the conspiracy around the KGB involvement throughout the episodes. As always enjoy, and make sure to subscribe and find us on social media!

The NBA offseason is now in full swing with the conclusion of the 2020 NBA draft and the start of the 2020 NBA Free Agency. Andre Nnebe, a professional baseball player in the Milwaukee Brewers organization hops on the mic and gives his thoughts on the draft and the current state of the NBA. We break down the first 10 selections and give our opinion on what player landed in the most ideal spot. We also dive into the biggest storylines right now in the NBA and how they will affect the 2021 season. Lastly, we talk about Andre's favorite NBA team the Golden State Warriors and the state of the team.

The 2020 NBA Draft is just around the corner (Wednesday 11/18) which means one more final mock draft! In this Fresh out of College episode Drew and Ryota put on their GM hats and work together to draft the top ten picks. Listen in and get to know the top prospects of the 2020 draft as well as who will be selected first, who will fall, and if any teams make a trade!

This weekend, Fresh out of College interviewed Kyle Strash from the University of Puget Sound. Strash was the 2018 West Region Rookie of the Year in Division 3 baseball, Northwest Conference Freshman of the Year, and selected to the All-Northwest Conference First Team. The star second baseman was recently invited to the MLB Regional Scouting Series held at Cheney Stadium so we had an opportunity to hear about his experience at the MLB event. The co-hosts also talk about college and athletics during the pandemic, whether the Seattle Mariners should bring back Felix Hernandez, and the current performance of the Seattle Seahawks.

Welcome back to another episode of Fresh out of College! On this special Halloween edition, Ryota and Drew proclaim why they believe Seattle has the best professional sports teams in the US. The two make their claim pointing out the recent success of the Storm, Seahawks, and Sounders. As well, they point out the bright future of the Mariners. Though the two are very biased, being that they are both fans of Seattle Sports, the two bring in other cities for the debate. The accomplishments that teams from LA, Toronto,  San Francisco, and Tampa Bay are also discussed in the podcast. What city do you think has seen the most success in recent years?

Game Four of the 2020 MLB World Series had one of the craziest endings to the game. The entire game was entertaining between the Dodgers and Rays and will be remembered as an iconic World Series game. Fresh out of College will break down the game and analyze the final play of the game leading to a Rays walk-off win. Tune in now! 

This week, Fresh out of College: Talking Sports reviews the 2020 MLB World Series after game three. The Los Angeles Dodgers have a series 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays at the time of the recording, and the hosts will discuss what they have liked and disliked thus far. They will highlight some key performances and also preview game four and some of their takes on the series.

In this episode of Fresh out of College, Drew and Ryota are joined by Justin Sasano to talk week 6 of Fantasy football! The three update the inactive/active players for the 1pm ET games and go over the significance of Dak Prescott and Dalvin Cooks’ injury. As well, Drew, Ryota, and Justin discuss their trust and bust players for the week and talk about the implications of Le’Veon bell signing with the Kansas City Chiefs.

October Baseball, also formerly known to some as the Fall Classic, is the time of the year when stars are born, and champions are cemented in the history books. And in this episode of Fresh out of College, Drew and Ryota breakdown the wild MLB playoffs thus far. And preview the upcoming ALCS (Sunday, October 11th) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros and the NLCS (Monday, October 12th) between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves. 

This week, Fresh out of College discuss the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Heat. Game 2 was just played and the Lakers are up 2 games. Ryota and Drew review what they have seen in the first two games, what they like, what they don't like, and what the Heat must do to overcome the 2 game deficit. They also talk about  2021 for the Lakers and Heat and what the Heat need to do to bolster their team.

This week, Ryota and Drew talk about the Seattle Mariners’ 2020 season. They go around and give player grades on their performances and give a sneak peak into 2021, based on the team this season. The podcast will cover player breakdowns on Marco Gonzales, Kyle Lewis, Kyle Seager, Evan White and more. In the last segment, the duo talk about some of the surprising names who have clinched a playoff spot. Lastly, they briefly discuss the MLB rules changes implemented in 2020 and whether they approve or not. Tune in now! Make sure to catch up on the podcasts you have missed thus far!

Fresh out of College is back with another weekly episode. Today's topic is on the upcoming NBA Draft. What better way to discuss the top players than doing a mock draft of the Top 10 picks in 2020. Ryota and Drew alternate being General Managers for the respective top 10 NBA picks in 2020. Tune in to find out when Ryota and Drew select Anthony Edwards, Deni Avdija, James Wiseman, Isaac Okoro and many more!

Fresh out of College is back with an NBA playoff update and Fantasy Football insight. Drew and Ryota update the current playoff landscape, with discussions on the Boston Celtics v. Toronto Raptors and the Denver Nuggets v. LA Clippers series (0:26). As well, the two discuss where Giannis Antetokounmpo end up in the summer of 2021 or sooner (15:40). In the section portion of the podcast, Drew and Ryota preview week 1 of the NFL with dialogue on Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook’s new contract extensions (30:25). They also recap their Fantasy draft selections and what players they are most excited for! (33:55) Listen in and see what the two have to say!

The Fresh out of College duo is back from its short hiatus! This episode, they start with fantasy football and the mindsets they have going into the upcoming fantasy draft. The two also discuss the notable player cuts in the NFL including Fournette and AP. Next up up they discuss the whirlwind of news around Messi and what jersey he will be wearing next (24:00). Listen to find out where Ryota thinks he might land in 2021, and updates on Messi's status.Third in the podcast is updates on the NBA (36:16). Drew mostly focuses on the bad performances by Paul George in the bubble, and whether the trade for him was worth it. The two also highlight the 3-0 start the Miami Heat are on and the importance of Jimmy Butler.Last but not least, the podcast discusses the trade deadline moves the Seattle Mariners were a part of (58:15). The Mariners made several trades to unload some players in exchange for younger talent. Did they win or lose the Austin Nola trade? Tune in to find out!

In the second episode of the Supersonics docuseries, Taking Flight, the hosts cover the 1973 season to the 1983 season. A lot happens during this 10 year span for the Sonics, we see some major improvements in performance, thus “the Sonics get their wings.” We see many young stars take the spotlight under various big name coaches within this span. The Supersonics make their first appearance in the NBA finals, and then are able to win an NBA final with a young, solid core group of players who stick with the Sonics for some time. During this time span, you get to see the impact Lenny Wilkens had on the Sonics legacy as a coach, and get to see the emergence of stars like Freddie Brown, Jack Sikma, and many others. Join us for episode two of taking flight!

Drew and Ryota are back with another Weekly Rundown and Rank’em. The first part of the episode the two breakdown the happenings of the past weekend and forecast for the upcoming week in sports. Updates consist of big performances in the NBA and an announcement of the play-in game's schedule for the final spot in the western conference (0:22). Collin Morikawa won his first major golf tournament at the age of 23. The top executives of the Power 5 conferences in College Football indicate that football in fall is very unlikely. The two also give updates on the MLS matches and provide a quick preview of the finals this coming week (15:08). The duo offer an update around the UEFA Champions League and other worldwide soccer news. Lastly, the two touch on the brawl between the Houston Astros and Oakland A's (28:00). In the second part of the episode, Drew and Ryota rank their favorite QB-RB duos in the NFL for the 2020 season (48:00). Where will the likes of Russell Wilson and Chris Carsons or Teddy Bridgewater and Christian McCaffery rank on the list? Listen and find out!

The Fresh out of College Podcast presents you with a new podcast series on the history of the Seattle SuperSonics. Drew and Ryota enjoyed the ESPN TV series The Last Dance and were inspired to talk about the Seattle SuperSonics’ history to learn and share what they learn to listeners. Both were SuperSonic fans but they thought there was much more to learn in depth and will produce 5 podcasts to cover different eras of the Sonics. The series will be called Taking Flight, a connection to the name behind the SuperSonic airplane project. The first episode brought to you today focuses on the initial beginnings of the SuperSonics starting from its founding in 1966 to the end of the 1972-1973 NBA season. In the podcast, you will learn about some of the Sonic legends that might have been overlooked and touch on the legends that we definitely do remember as Seattleites. Check it out!

To begin, Drew and Ryota recap some of the sports news around the nation (0:37). They take a deep dive into the NBA Bubble and highlight some outstanding performances and a standings update after several games. They later discuss some of the news revolving around the MLB and its COVID breakout on a couple of teams. They also review the WNBA standings, last week's PGA tournament, MLS, and NFL. For the last segment, they forecast for the weekend, and Drew quizzes Ryota on some of the upcoming NBA games (25:57). The second half will be about the hosts’ sports experience and where their passion for sports came from (31:30). They also discuss Seattle sports, how it has affected their lives, what it means to be a Seattle fan, and provide background for their favorite teams. After that, Drew and Ryota talk about their sports bucket list where they first talk about what has already been crossed off the list. Some of the things that are crossed off include attending a college football playoff game, watching a major championship game, and watching a Sonics game. Tune in to learn more about what other things they wish to do in the future!

On this episode, Drew and Ryota invite Destin Newfont, one of their college friends from UPS who is also a sports fanatic. To begin, Drew and Ryota run some Buzzer Beaters by Destin regarding NBA players' former teams, and movie release years (1:38). They later transition into a conversation about Joe Kelly and the Astros' scandal offering perspectives on Joe Kelly's actions, the suspension and sign-stealing (8:23). Next, the trio draft a starting 9 in the MLB from a dynasty mindset (26:42). The three develop star studded teams with many young stars and future stars. The last segment involves a review of the Sounders' loss in the Round of 16 against LAFC (46:56) and Teddy Bridgewater and the Panthers' 2020 season (59::19). Check it out!

This week, Fresh out of College hosts refresh their short-term memory (0:40) and forecast for upcoming sporting events (23:45). The two update each other on the news in the NWSL, NBA, NFL, and College Football. They also share some of the sporting events to look forward to this week in terms of the NBA, WNBA and golf. Later on, they bring in Shane Kaneshiro to discuss the Jamal Adams trade (38:29) . The trio debate what team won the trade and what the trade means for both the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks. In the last segment, the trio talk about some of the things that had occurred over the weekend ranging from the first extra-inning game this year with the new rule, outstanding performances, players to look forward to, and the playoff expansion (1:04:54). Tune in to find out more!

This week, Drew and Ryota cover short term memory loss and the forecast for the week. To start, they talk about the Blue Jays’ exile from Canada, the NWSL, NBA Bubble Updates, the Memorial Tournament, the Madden ratings, and updates on the MLS. They give their favorites to win the opening day for the MLB and their picks for the NWSL Semifinals (27:02). In the last portion of the podcast, Ryota and Drew breakdown their strategy for the 2020 Fantasy baseball draft. The two discuss what positions will be most impacted this season and what positions to value most and what areas you can wait on. The breakout of COVID-19 makes the MLB season challenging and makes the fantasy season even more of a difficult task to predict, Drew and Ryota try and make drafting easier in this podcast (38:15).

Sean Suver joins the podcast, as the three imagine themselves as NBA General Managers. They take on the task of drafting their team’s starting lineup and the sixth man with a dynasty mindset. Who will form the best team with the future in mind? What team do you think will take home the most Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy? Will Lebron James or Russell Westbrook get selected? Find out what players Drew, Ryota, and Sean pick and their reasoning for each in this episode of Fresh out of College.

Fresh out of College hosts another guest, Sean Suver, a close friend of Drew and Ryota, takes on Buzzer Beaters. This week's Buzzer Beaters are on NFL Fantasy over-under draft positions based on average draft positioning, and NBA players’ alma maters. See how Sean does with the 2 tough Buzzer Beaters today! (4:55). As well, the three discuss some of the MLB Rule changes, specifically the league-wide DH, and runners starting on 2nd base. The trio of baseball fanatics debate on the impact of these rule changes and whether they are good or bad for baseball (14:57). Tune in to hear more about what they have to say!

Fresh out of College presents the Weekly Rundown. Drew highlights the most significant sporting events that occurred on July 14th, and Ryota has a dog-inspired world record hunt (0:50). They refresh their short-term memory on all that has happened in the past week. They give updates on the winners of UFC 251, NFL negotiations, NBA bubble, MLS, and Pop Culture. As well, they forecast the top sporting events happening this weekend (3:10). Lastly, the two wrap up the segment with “Are They Worth it” and debate if Patrick Mahomes’ is worth the record-breaking ten years $503 million contract that Kansas City gave him (16:00). In the second half of the podcast Drew and Ryota talk about if and how College Football will be impacted this coming fall (39:11)). And lastly, Drew and Ryota talk about some of the best QB-WR duos in the NFL for the 2020 season. They share their own lists they created from 1-10, and also discuss some of their honorable mentions and those who failed to even be mentioned. What QB-WR duos were ranked too high or too low, which ones are you excited for this coming season? (57:59). Look for us on social media and make sure to subscribe!

Justin Sasano joins Drew and Ryota this week on an all-new Fresh out of College podcast! In the first part of the podcast, Justin’s sports and cuisine knowledge is tested with games like Buzzer Beaters (1:52) and Taste around the World (8:52). Justin is quizzed on what number certain NFL players wear and the over-under (12.5) for the draft position of NBA Players (Buzzer Beaters). Justin is then given three meals and must guess which meal, of the three, did not originate from the specified country, this week’s countries are Liberia and Australia (Taste around the World). For the discussion part of the podcast Drew, Ryota, and Justin discuss what NBA free agents could help an NBA team during the shortened season and in the future, players like JR Smith, Joakim Noah, and Isaiah Thomas are discussed. As well, the three pick their favorite teams to make it to the 2020 NBA Finals and give their sleeper picks (13:31).

Justin Sasano, one of Drew and Ryota's close college buddies, joins the podcast for the new segment Lights, Camera, Action. This podcast, the trio jump into movies that highly involve music. The three movie fanatics share talk about some of the more recent and popular music related movies including La La Land, A Star is Born, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody and Yesterday. They discuss the casting choices, outstanding performances, how the movie impacted each of one us, and some critiques of the movies. Lastly, they share some music movie ideas they would like to see in the future. Make sure to find us on social media, and other streaming platforms! 

This week’s Weekly Rundown includes Buzzer Beaters where Drew quizzes Ryota on teams players have played for (6:34). Drew turns back the clock to the 2005-2006 Miami Heat Team (0:35). They also go through Ryota’s World Record Hunt (4:41), Short Term Memory and Forecast for the Weekend (10:57). The first discussion segment they talk about is the MLB Summer Camp, providing updates, as well as teams and players to look for (28:45). Lastly, they finish by looking at the 2008 NBA Draft, and the two of them redraft the first 10 picks of the draft (1:03:26). 

Willie Keeler stops by to chat in this new episode of Fresh out of College. Drew and Ryota try and test Willie’s knowledge of food in the brand new “taste around the world” segment (4:39)! In the episode, Drew, Ryota, and Willie become nostalgic and talk about the big things that happened in 2005 from sporting events to pop culture (9:55)! They later discuss what sport is the hardest to learn and succeed in (41:07)! The sports they touch on include baseball, ice hockey, gymnastics, football, and much more! Lastly, they discuss what footwear companies have recently succeeded in securing the top athletes and the three take part in saying why they would like a particular company to sponsor them (1:17:20).

This week we reviewed Drew’s Blast from the Past which was about Lebron James’ decision (0:48). Ryota shares his weekly world record hunt, and a world record he may try to compete against in the future (9:07). As well, Drew and Ryota refresh their short term memory (10:24), and another installation of “are they worth it” featuring JT Realmuto (29:24). Then they forecast for the upcoming 4th of July weekend (44:03). In the second half of the podcast, Drew and Ryota discuss the state of the NWSL, especially in response to the Orlando Pride withdrawing from the NWSL Challenge Cup after positive tests within the team (46:06). Finally, the podcast concludes with their reactions to the release of the NBA schedule and bold predictions for the NBA playoffs (59:37).