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On "Healthy Scratches" Bailey Kennedy and Howard Sparks give you the biggest and best takes ever from the world of sports. These takes come from one guy who rode the bench his senior year of college, and the other a washed up high school athlete. If you like hearing two guys who love sports and talking absolutely non sense than this is the podcast for you. And if you don’t like it as our good friend Peter McNeeley would say “then you got a big dump in your pants.” Follow on Twitter | @HowardJSparks | @bailey_k15 | @healthscratch https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

Healthy Scratches


    • Mar 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 41 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Healthy Scratches

    The Complete 64-Team Bracket Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 48:05


    On this episode, Howie and Bailey detail every pick of every game for the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Tiering the NBA Stars of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 65:55


    On this Episode of Healthy Scratches, Howie and Bailey tier every current big name player in the NBA from Superstar all the way down to Bust. After the break, they give their winners and losers from the week and some brief thoughts about the Season Finale of HBO's Euphoria. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    The LA Rams are Super Bowl Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 61:55


    On this Episode of Healthy Scratches, Howie and Bailey discuss the SBLVI matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals, a debate on whether or not Matthew Stafford has ever been a top 5 NFL QB, and go on to discuss the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade that shocked the NBA Connect with our Social Channels! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    NBA Trade Deadline, Super Bowl LVI Preview, Tom Brady's Career Eulogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 86:47


    On this Episode of Healthy Scratches, Howie and Bailey discuss the two NBA trades to spark the NBA Trade Deadline (McCollum, Sabonis, Haliburton) as well as what could unfold before Thursday at 4:30 PM ET, what they think will happen in Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, and finally give Tom Brady the sendoff that New England Patriots fans need right now --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Healthy Scratches | Austin Franklin (@LMFAOSport) previews the NFL Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 93:19


    Howie and Bailey are joined by Austin Franklin, creator of @LMFAOSport, and go onto discuss the "Knee Bowl" between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers to end the NFL regular season, the AFC Playoff Picture and matchups, the NFL Playoff Picture and matchups, the coaching carousel, and their winners and losers of the week Connect with our Social Channels! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Healthy Scratches 2021 Awards Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 36:27


    Howie and Bailey unveil their 2021 Award Winners in Various Categories to wrap up the first year in Healthy Scratches History Connect with the Podcast! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Healthy Scratches | Iso Joe is back in the NBA and 2021 Award Nominees are Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 65:38


    On this episode of Healthy Scratches, Howie and Bailey discuss Joe Johnson's return to the NBA, the Boston Celtics demise, and continue on to discuss their 2021 Healthy Scratches Award Nominees Connect with our social channels! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    2 Men. 41 Games. 1 Mission. The Complete 2021 College Football Bowl Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 77:06


    Howie and Bailey discuss the changes across the College Football Transfer Portal, and go on to give their pick for every bowl game during the 2021 College Football bowl season. Connect with our Social Channels! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Patriots Dynasty back on, College Football Playoff is Set, and the NBA Trade Market is about to Heat Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 80:25


    On this week's episode of Healthy Scratches, Howie and Bailey discuss: -The New England Patriots Monday Night Football win over the Buffalo Bills -The rest of the NFL Week 14 Slate -College Football Playoff matchups -What a 12-Team Playoff would look like this year -Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers blowing it up? -Winners and Losers of the Week -“Mama, there goes that man” -Final Thoughts Connect with all of our Social Channels! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    The College Coaching Carousel spins on

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 89:03


    Brian Kelly Leaves Notre Dame. Lincoln Riley leaves USC. And we didn't even know half of it before we recorded. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Ohio State vs Michigan - Deja Vu All Over Again (Probably)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 70:26


    Howie and Bailey break down the wild NFL playoff picture, preview the final week of the college football season, and address the Lebron James/Isaiah Stewart fight Connect with the Podcast! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    A.D.H.D. featuring Emerson Lotzia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 58:40


    DraftKings' Host Emerson Lotzia joins Howie and Bailey to talk shop on this episode of the Healthy Scratches Podcast - Presented by Anchor Connect with the Podcast! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Ben Simmons is not the answer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 82:15


    Aaron Rodgers, Ben Simmons, and more on this weeks episode of Healthy Scratches! Connect with the Podcast! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Hoop Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 99:30


    Bailey thought Ben Simmons got traded to the Timberwolves so the fellas just started talkin hoops Connect with the Podcast https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    2021 NBA Preview - Free Ben Simmons from Philadelphia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 94:27


    Howie and Bailey preview how each conference will shake out for the 2021-2022 NBA Season, and also go off on their normal tangents because why wouldn't they Engage with the pod! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    These Sox Red?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 86:21


    You all know who titled this one. Bailey and Howie recap their epic night of Red Sox baseball, discuss Jon Gruden's firing from the Las Vegas Raiders, discuss a lil NBA, and finally break down a new found issue with their only Healthy Scratches collegiate athlete --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Brady vs Belichick. (Featuring Special Guest Fernando)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 107:42


    Friend of the program Fernando Gutierrez (Twitter: @ramb0_nand0) joins Howie and Bailey to discuss the demise of his Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as discuss the impending regular season showdown between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Season 2 is upon us, make sure to follow us on social media- like and subscribe! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches @ramb0_nand0 @howardjsparks @bailey_k15 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Clay Helton OUT at USC, NFL Week 1 Wrap Up and NFL Week 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 86:24


    Howie and Bailey are joined by friend of the program Malcolm McGrath for the first ever edition of Jaggin' Off, discuss the wild week 1 in the NFL, discuss Clay Helton's departure from USC, and a preview of Week 2 of the NFL and College Football --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    THE NFL SEASON IS FINALLY HERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 105:31


    Get ready for 1 hour and 45 minutes of commercial free* football hosted by yours truly- Howard Sparks and Bailey Kennedy Previewing Week 1 of the NFL, Game by Game predictions, Division Winner predictions, Award Predictions, AND Super Bowl Predictions. Check out our Socials and Subscribe! https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    2021 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW SHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 69:06


    Howie and Bailey discuss Cam Newton's departure from New England, the implications of Mac Jones starting Week 1, and a look at the Week 1 College Football Slate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    RIP Jimmy Hayes, 2k22 Ratings, and the "Childhood" Crush Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 78:06


    Howie and Bailey honor the life of former Boston College Eagle and NHL Player, Jimmy Hayes, who passed away tragically this week at the age of 31. They go onto discuss the Mac Jones/Cam Newton situation, NBA 2k22 ratings, and have a draft on their favorite childhood crushes... https://linktr.ee/healthyscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Marcus Smart ruins Howie, NFL Preseason Week 1, and Fantasy Football Punishments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 81:46


    On this episode, Howie and Bailey spend the first half of the program discussing NFL Preseason performances, as well as the best punishments for Fantasy Football losers, as well as Winners and Losers for the week in the second half, and Marcus Smart causing Howie's demise --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Are you ready for some (College) Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 79:53


    On this edition of Healthy Scratches, Howie and Bailey realize the Dog Days of Summer are finally here with it being hot and football finally being back Also discussed -NBA News and Notes -NFL Start or Sit -NFL Fantasy Discussion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    OUTER. BANKS. SEASON. TWO. (and NBA Free Agency)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 70:24


    OUTER BANKS SEASON TWO IS HERE AND BAILEY AND HOWIE ARE HERE FOR IT *SPOILERS* (second half of the episode) also there are NBA free agents but who cares --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    2021 NBA Draft LIVE REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 65:56


    Howie and Bailey break down the 2021 NBA Draft Pick by Pick, and go through the winners and losers of the NBA Selection Night pls follow on tiktok @healthyscratches pls follow on Instagram @healthyscratchespod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    2021 NBA Draft Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 80:02


    Howie and Bailey preview the 2021 NBA Draft, Simone Biles not competing in the Olympics, and Aaron Rodgers reunion with the Green Bay Packers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Giannis Antetokounmpo is an NBA Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 63:56


    Howie and Bailey break down the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks emphatic NBA Finals win over the Phoenix Suns, as well as Oklahoma possibly leaving the Big 12 and a Space Jam 2 review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    USA Basketball STINKS, HR Derby Recap, and interview with Malcolm McGrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 107:25


    The first ever Healthy Scratches Athlete, Malcolm McGrath, joins to discuss some of his best memories and performances he's had as a Lacrosse Player for Emerson College --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    NBA Finals Preview, College Athletes can get PAID, and Random Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 81:55


    This episode went Thrillville off the Rails. We apologize. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Scottie Pippen vs KD, Is Dame officially out of Portland?, Suns vs Clips, and Bucks vs Hawks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 92:26


    On this Episode of Healthy Scratches, Howie and Bailey discuss the NBA Conference Finals, including the Milwaukee Bucks against the Atlanta Hawks, as well as the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Clippers. They go onto discuss MORE trade scenarios to get Damian Lillard out of Portland, and finally round it out with a discussion on Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    NBA Draft Lottery Live Reaction, Ben Simmons Trade Hypotheticals, and Carl Nassib

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 87:23


    On this episode of Healthy Scratches, Howie and Bailey live watch the NBA Draft Lottery, discuss the NBA Conference Finals and Ben Simmons Trade Hypotheticals, and go on to discuss Carl Nassib's big announcement --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Suns in 4.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 81:46


    We just spent far too much time talking about the Suns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    LeBron is done, Brad Stevens is an Executive, Logan Paul got rocked, and is Biting off a finger cool?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 69:45


    On this episode, Howie and Bailey discuss -LeBron getting knocked out of the playoffs -NBA playoff roundup -The next era of the Boston Celtics -The Julio Jones trade -PLL Finger incident Check us out on instagram @healthscratches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Howie HATES Kyrie Irving, NBA Playoff Talk, the NCAA Men's Lax Title, and PLL Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 69:11


    Howie and Bailey discuss the Celtics current situation down 3-1 against Brooklyn, go around the league to discuss some of the playoff action, a brief recap of the 2021 Men's Lacrosse National Championship, and a season preview for the 2021 Premiere Lacrosse League Season --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Phil Mickelson is back, Julio Jones is mad, and the NBA Playoffs are heating up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 54:52


    Healthy Scratches- May 24, 2021 Howie and Bailey discuss Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship win, and what it means for the game of golf, they also go on to discuss Julio Jones wanting out of Atlanta, and finally round it out with more NBA Playoff Discussion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    The NBA Playoff Preview Show- Will Howie make his tee time?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 50:53


    Really good insight about the NBA Playoffs- but the real entertainment is listening to Howie subtley freak out about if he'll make his tee time  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    We are officially Washington Wizards Stans (And Tim Tebow is BACK)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 53:17


    Honestly we talked a lot of hoops this episode, but Tim Tebow is also back in the NFL so if you don't listen to that part you probably just aren't a fan of fun --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    The Bailey Kennedy Flu Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 52:00


    Bailey battled the elements this week to show up for the podcast that just went completely off the rails- so if you want to hear if you should take a girl to a baseball game or just some fun college stories, this is the episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    NFL Draft Preview, Best MLB All-Star Logos, and the Suez Canal Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 62:14


    Howie and Bailey spend the majority of the episode discussing what they think will happen during the 2021 NFL Draft, and then go on to listen to some viewer voicemails- including an in depth conversation on the Suez Canal Crisis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Top Five What If's from injuries, Soccer?? Alex Smith Retires, NFL Draft, and Zion to the Knicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 55:31


    On Episode 2 of Healthy Scratches presented by Anchor, Howie and Bailey try and take a stab at talking soccer after the recent news of the European Super League being created, a moment to recognize Alex Smith's career, draft talk, a VERY important discussion regarding Zion Williamson's interest in New York, first ever voicemail reactions, and top 5 injuries that derailed sports careers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

    Julian Edelman Retires, The Masters, and Taylor Hall to the Bruins- April 16th,2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 56:53


    On the first ever edition of the Healthy Scratches Podcast, Hosts Howard Sparks and Bailey Kennedy discuss how long it took them to actually get their shit together and do a podcast. They go on to discuss the breaking news of Julian Edelman's retirement, a recap of the 2021 Masters, and what the Taylor Hall trade means for both the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyscratchespod/support

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