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From The Bleachers can be heard live Monday nights at 8pm on WQAQ 98.1 FM in Hamden! Dan Bahl, Conor Byrne, Matt McAuliffe and Nick Beaudoin bring you the latest news and stories that have happened in the world of sports. The show also features guests from the field of journalism and sports media, a…

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FTB 5.1 - Steve Cohen is Here & NFL Week 9 Swing Through

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 44:03


This week on FTB, updates since our last episode (0:00), Steve Cohen officially owns the New York Mets (13:00), Week 9 in the NFL, including thoughts on the Ravens, Chiefs, Seahawks and Buccaneers (24:00), See Ya Buddy for this week (38:30).Follow us on Twitter @BleachersRadio, visit our blog at https://www.bleachersradio.com, and rate/review the podcast! 

FTB Exclusive - Sophia Alfieri on Her New Project, "The Fifth Wave"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 24:19


Sophia Alfieri sits down with Dan Bahl to discuss her new professional project, “Fifth Wave: Progress and Persistence After 100 Years of Suffrage and 4 Waves of Feminism".This is a report detailing the evolution of women’s rights and gender equality since the ratification of the 19th Amendment in August of 1920. Its data reflects significant trends and eye-openers for some of the most relevant topics regarding women, such as reproductive rights, family leave policies, and leadership opportunities. -------------------------------------- PROJECT: https://issuu.com/creativsolution/doc... FOLLOW THE SHOW: @BleachersRadio

Season 4 - September 30th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 76:01


This week on FTB, Dan and Sophia break down the 2020 Stanley Cup Final and give their thoughts on the NHL playoffs, Conor previews each MLB playoff series, and an eventful See Ya Buddy closes the show.

Season 4 - September 21st Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 78:53


This week on FTB, Conor updates us all on the proceedings between the Mets and Steve Cohen, he and Dan break down the teams that have made the MLB playoffs, Matt weighs in on Week 2 of the NFL season, Sophia talks about her first few weeks on the job, and a few of the hosts give themselves See Ya Buddy's to end the show.

Season 4 - September 14th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 72:40


This week on FTB, Sophia has a new full-time job (0:00), Steve Cohen has purchased the New York Mets, and is obscenely wealthy (3:00), Swing Through the NFL's Week 1 recap (16:00), MLB Trade Deadline recap (55:00), Matt is a big hockey guy now (1:00:30) and See Ya Buddy to close the show.

Season 4 - September 9th Episode (NFL Season Preview)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 49:15


Dan Bahl and Matt McAuliffe swing through each NFL division, highlighting the teams and players that they believe will be the biggest storylines of 2020.

Season 4 - August 24th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 81:42


This week on FTB, the guys discuss the recent Red Sox-Phillies trade, and what Conor believes the Mets should do at the Trade Deadline. They talk top trade candidates in the MLB, Fernando Tatis Jr and the rise of the Padres, the NHL playoffs, and how the NHL should handle the Mike Milbury situation. All that, and See Ya Buddy!

Season 4 - August 13th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 88:15


This week on FTB, Matt talks about his new Graduate Assistant position (0:00), who is the best team in baseball (12:00), Joe Kelly was suspended way too long by Major League Baseball (30:00), thoughts on the NHL Round Robin last week (40:00), Rangers get the number one overall draft pick (49:00), NFL contracts for George Kittle and Travis Kelce, and will there be an NFL season this year (1:08:00), and See Ya Buddy to end the show.

Season 4 - July 27th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 73:32


This week on FTB, Sophia and the guys debate what they'd do if they were living in an NHL/NBA bubble to pass the time. They talk about the recent outbreak of COVID-19 for the Marlins, give their early impressions of the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox, share reactions to the Jamaal Adams trade and the effects on both teams, and give their thoughts on the Seattle Kraken announcement. All that, and See Ya Buddy to end the show!

MLB Player or Spanish Politician (Dominican Republic Edition) - Conor vs. Sophia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 15:07


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Season 4 - July 6th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 70:19


This week on FTB, the guys break down the massive Patrick Mahomes contract (0:00) and talk about what they would do with $63 million. Also, NHL COVID updates and return-to-play schedule (29:00), the Ivy League postpones all fall sports (38:00), the Mets and the Red Sox both have very tough schedules in the 2020 season (46:00) and See Ya Buddy to end the show!

Season 4 - June 29th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 81:42


This week on FTB, Matt McAuliffe breaks down Cam Newton signing with the Patriots (0:00) and the guys discuss how the Patriots will fare in the 2020 season with Cam at the helm. Dan talks about the NHL Draft Lottery (21:00) and defends the NHL for their decision to do the lottery this way. The guys try to pronounce Alexis Lafreniere's full name (30:00). Conor breaks down the Mets' player pool for the shortened 2020 season (36:00) and Dan and Matt talk about the Red Sox team pool (1:01:00). Also included this week: rampant golf carts in Dan's neighborhood, Sophia on the NHL returning to play, See Ya Buddy and a brain teaser from Sophia.

Season 4 - June 25th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 59:04


This week on FTB, Dan, Conor and Matt break down the MLB's return-to-play announcement, including schedules for the Red Sox and Mets, size of rosters, and whether the DH is here to stay in the NL. Also, Dan discusses the NHL Hall of Fame's 2020 class, and the guys finish with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - May 25th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 73:53


This week on FTB, the NHL is coming back! The guys break down the NHL's return-to-play plan, including hub city locations, the new draft lottery, and potential first-round matchups. They also discuss the success of The Match over the weekend, MLB's struggles to come to an agreement on contracts for the 2020 season, and they finish with an extra special See Ya Buddy!

Season 4 - May 18th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 73:47


This week on FTB, the guys conclude their over-under picks for Bleacher Report's NFL team record predictions, discuss the NHL's recent proposal for a 24-team playoff tournament, and finish with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - May 11th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 64:32


This week on FTB, the guys give their overs and/or under for Bleacher Report's NFL record predictions, discuss the MLB's proposal for returning to play in July, and talk about different ways the NHL could enhance their digital draft experience.

Season 4 - April 27th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 64:11


This week on FTB, the guys break down all things NFL Draft. They talk ESPN's production, Tua over Herbert, Patriots and Giants reactions and more. They also talk about a hypothetical 2022 Team Canada Olympic hockey team, and finish with See Ya Buddy and a discussion about the future of FTB.

Season 4 - April 20th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 63:50


This week on FTB, the guys talk Patriots new jerseys, NFL draft top 10 picks, NHL playoff suggestions, and the best outfields in baseball. Also, remember the 2013 Detroit Tigers? They were good.

Jack Sparrow is Overrated (TRH 4-14)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 48:21


On this episode of The Rush Hour, Dan and Emma run through their Roses, Thorns and Buds, make their picks for the newest QU bingo card and break down Empire's Top 100 Movie Characters of All Time. 

Season 4 - April 13th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 62:07


This week on FTB, the guys are back from the Easter weekend, and discuss their first holiday experiences in quarantine. They talk about the MLB's proposal to shift games to spring training facilities, break down Christian McCaffrey's record-setting contract, and weigh in on where they believe quarterbacks will land in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Episode 1 - NHL Hockey Player or European Politician - Conor vs. Matt

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 15:40


Episode 1 - NHL Hockey Player or European Politician - Conor vs. Matt. Follow the show @BleacherRadio! 

Going Bananas (TRH 4-9)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 44:11


On this episode of The Rush Hour, Dan and Emma continue their game of We're Not Really Strangers, and answer questions from the listeners submitted throughout the week.

We're Not Really Strangers (TRH 4/7)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 46:34


On this episode of The Rush Hour, Dan and Emma go through their Weekly Roses, Thorns and Buds, and play a new game called We're Not Really Strangers, where they both answer questions about the other person.

Season 4 - April 6th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 72:25


This week on FTB, the guys talk about Tom Brady's letter to Patriots fans, Conor's rule changes for the NHL, and the MLB's idea to end games with a home run derby. All that, and See Ya Buddy!

QU Bingo and Kid Show Bracketology (TRH 3/31)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 54:08


On today's episode: Rose, thorn and bud from the past week, Dan and Emma play QU bingo, and they break down a Disney vs. Nickelodeon show bracket.

Season 4 - March 30th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 62:55


This week on FTB, the guys break down each MLB team's player with the leading WAR over the past 50 years, as well as some of the best pitchers never to have won a Cy Young Award. All that, and See Ya Buddy!

Life Updates and Quarantine Must-Haves (TRH 3/24)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 60:02


Rose, thorn and bud's from the last few weeks, life updates from their last show until now, and quarantine must-have's.Follow The Rush Hour on Twitter @WQAQRushHour! Follow Dan on Twitter and Instagram @danbahl, and follow Emma on Twitter and Instagram @emmarosespags.   

Season 4 - March 23rd Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 81:28


This week on FTB, the guys and Sophia record remotely from their homes due to the coronavirus, and discuss the last few weeks of their lives dealing with Quinnipiac's shutdown. They break down the NFL free agent signings, including Tom Brady, Ryan Tannehill, Todd Gurley and more. They talk about Trevor Bauer's sandlot game, what leagues should do with their championships, and finish with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - March 2nd Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 108:00


This week on FTB, the guys re-visit a classic segment and play Sports Desert Island. They pick their favorite ballpark foods, players they'd want to have on their island and so much more. The guys also break down an article from CBS Sports discussing one move each NFL team should make, and weigh in on whether they believe the move should be made.

February 24th Episode - Adam Wylde Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 40:31


This week on FTB, the guys are joined by Adam Wylde, host of Virgin Mornings on 99.9 Virgin Radio, and host of the Steve Dangle Podcast. Adam and the guys talk about the stressful last seven days as a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, and his thoughts on the season so far. They talk about the trade deadline, what's next for the Leafs in the offseason, and what's changed in Adam's life over the last two years.

Season 4 - February 24th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 98:13


This week on FTB, the guys are joined by Adam Wylde, host of Virgin Mornings on 99.9 Virgin Radio, and host of the Steve Dangle Podcast. Adam and the guys talk about the stressful last seven days as a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, and his thoughts on the season so far. They talk about the trade deadline, what's next for the Leafs in the offseason, and what's changed in Adam's life over the last two years. In the second segment, Conor talks about his movie experience, Dan and Nick break down trades, and Matt talks about why a quarterback's hand size really doesn't matter.

Season 4 - February 17th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 105:02


This week on FTB, the guys are joined in-studio by Josh Mayanja, junior goaltender on the Quinnipiac men's hockey team. Josh and the guys talk about his early career in Boston, and what led him to commit to Quinnipiac so suddenly. They talk about the role of a backup goaltender and his daily schedule, his wild career debut, and the guys break down some of his favorite Boston sports teams. In the second segment, the guys discuss the MLB's playoff rule proposal, break down some of the biggest NHL trade targets and finish with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - February 10th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 110:44


This week on FTB, the guys are joined in-studio by Joe O'Connor, junior forward on the Quinnipiac men's hockey team. Joe and the guys talk about his early career, and the legendary O'Connor hockey family's influence on him. They talk about his time at Brooks, playing defense with Cale Makar, his transition to Quinnipiac and to the forward position and more! In the second segment, it's another edition of "NHL Hockey Player or European Politician", followed by Mookie Betts talk and See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - February 3rd Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 106:56


This week on FTB, the guys break down everything from Super Bowl 54! They go play-by-play through the game, breaking down some of the biggest plays and moments that led the Chiefs to victory. They also talk about the best commercials, give their thoughts on the commercials, and talk about their favorite Super Bowl snacks. In the second segment, the guys break down the Mookie Betts trade rumors, and talk about what they would want in return for the superstar. Dan and Nick also talk about the Bruins and the state of the NHL, and they finish the show with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - January 27th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 109:06


This week on FTB, the guys start the show with their thoughts on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter. They then break down everything for Super Bowl 54, including the 49ers strong defensive play and what Patrick Mahomes can do to beat that. They also discuss all of the prop bets for the game, and make their picks. In the second segment, Dan hosts the first edition of NHL Player or European Politician, and the guys play a round of Answer the Internet before See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - January 20th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 87:37


FTB is back for the spring semester! The guys return to the WQAQ studios and discuss their winter breaks, including Nick's transition to being a wine guy, Conor's movie and more. They break down the AFC and NFC title games, and talk about San Francisco's big game on the ground, Kansas City's defense, and the Chiefs' ability to change a game in a matter of moments. At 9 PM, the guys are joined on-the-phone by Chase Priskie, former Quinnipiac men's hockey defenseman and current member of the Carolina Hurricanes organization. Chase and the guys talk about his transition from the college to the pro game, and what life is like down in Charlotte. All of that, plus See Ya Buddy to end the show!

Season 4 - December 9th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 107:08


On the last episode of FTB for the 2019 calendar year, the guys swing through Week 14 of the NFL. They break down the recent Patriots struggles, weigh in on just how good Lamar Jackson has been, and take a look at the playoff pictures in both divisions. The guys also look at the 2019 Heisman Award candidates, and make their picks. In the second segment, the guys and Sophia play a round of Answer the Internet, and close the semester with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - December 2nd Episode (Trivia Night VII & Episode #100)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 86:48


It's Episode 100 of From The Bleachers! The guys kick off the show by thanking the many listeners and guests of the show, and sharing their favorite memories. It's also Trivia Night VII, featuring guest contestant, Peter Dewey. Conor, Matt, Nick and Dewey battle it out for the title of Trivia Night Champion. The guys hear from Emma Spagnuolo, and finish the Show with See Ya Buddy. Thank you FTB fans for 100 great episodes of the show!

Season 4 - November 18th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 51:40


This week on from The Bleachers, the guys swing through Week #11 of the NFL, including the fate of Colin Kaepernick, Jameis Winston and the future of the Buccaneers and how good Lamar Jackson has been this season. They also talk to recurring guest Chase Priskie about the Kap situation, as well as his time in Charlotte with the AHL's Checkers. All that, and See Ya Buddy!

Season 4 - November 11th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 95:37


This week on FTB, the guys swing through Week 10 of the NFL, and discuss the state of the Ravens, how good the Texans can be, who the favorites are in the NFC and more. In the second segment, the guys make their picks for each MLB award for the 2019 season, and finish the show with See Ya Buddy!

Season 4 - November 4th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 98:55


This week on From The Bleachers, the guys swing through Week 10 of the NFL, breaking down the Packers and 49ers' chances against the Saints, what a loss means for the Patriots, the fate of the Browns and so much more. In the second segment, the guys play Answer the Internet, breaking down some of the internet's most asked questions (presented by KFC Radio). All that, and See Ya Buddy to end the show!

Season 4 - October 28th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 93:55


This week on FTB, the guys swing through the Week 8 NFL slate, talking about all of the major headlines. They break down who the favorites are to win the NFC, playoff pictures, Patriots chances to go 16-0 and more. The guys also talk about the hot start for the Boston Bruins, the 2019 World Series, and finish the show with See Ya Buddy,

Season 4 - October 21st Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 104:20


This week on FTB, the guys are joined in-studio by William Fallstrom and Ethan Leyh, two members of the Quinnipiac men's hockey team. William and Ethan both talk about their careers before coming to Quinnipiac, and what sold them on the Bobcats program. They talk about their early impressions of the 2019-20 season, and what their expecations are for the year. In the second segment, the guys swing through Week 7 of the NFL, and finish the show with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - October 14th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 102:47


This week on From The Bleachers, the guys break down Week 6 of the NFL, discuss ALCS and NLCS and who has the best shot to win the World Series, and finish up the show with See Ya Buddy.Follow us on Twitter @BleachersRadio, and check out our blog at www.bleachersradio.com.

Season 4 - October 7th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 78:48


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Season 4 - September 30th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 113:12


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Season 4 - September 23rd Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 100:17


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Season 4 - September 16th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 90:27


This week on From The Bleachers, Matt McAuliffe leads the guys through the Week 2 NFL scores and headlines. They talk about the rash of injuries on Sunday, who can stop the Patriots, and so much more. In the second segment, Nick and Dan break down the recent contracts for Charlie McAvoy and Mitch Marner, and how each of those players will impact their teams this season and next. The guys also run through the most recent sports headlines, discuss whether Conor and Matt can take down a lion, and finish the show with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - September 9th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 99:57


This week on From The Bleachers, the guys welcome Chris Roush, the new Dean of the Quinnipiac School of Communications, to the studio for the first hour of the show. Chris talks about his journey to QU, and what journalism students can expect from the school for the next few years. He also recounts the harrowing tale of saving his dog, Sadie, just a week into his new job. Chris and the guys also run through the Boston sports headlines, including what's next for the Red Sox front office. Matt runs through Week 1 in the NFL, and the guys finish the show with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - September 2nd Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 101:49


This week on From The Bleachers, the guys welcome co-host Nick Beaudoin back to the studio, and he fills us in on his summer of hockey. The guys also welcome Quinnipiac men's hockey forward Daniel Winslow back as an in-studio guest. Daniel tells the guys about his summer training on campus, and what he expects from the team for the 2019-20 season. He shares his thoughts on who is primed for a strong season, and what he expects from the class of 2023. In the second segment, Conor and Dan take a look at the MLB wild card races, and which teams would win a Wild Card Game this year. They also take a look at Winslow's fantasy football league, recap a wild NHL offseason, and finish the show with See Ya Buddy.

Season 4 - August 26th Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 113:24


From The Bleachers is back for the 2019-20 school year at Quinnipiac! Dan Bahl, Conor Byrne and Matt McAuliffe are joined in-studio by Josh Gudelski for this week's episode, and social media manager Sophia Alfieri returns as well. The guys and Sophia talk about their favorite memories from the past summer, and what they expect from this year on FTB. Matt leads the guys in a game of NFL Buy or Sell, where they talk about Daniel Jones, the Cleveland Browns, Tom Brady's career and more. In the third segment, the guys recap their FTB Fantasy Football Draft results, and finish the show with See Ya Buddy. 

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