Hear Me Roar

We are back! Hear Me Roar is making a full return with a bounce back episode discussing game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Celtics. We also discuss the frenzy the UFC is in due to fights being canceled as well as other topics!

This past weekend was busy with incredible sports action, so much so that 'THE' Tony Hope and Noble Lewis recorded this episode of Hear Me Roar a day early as they couldn't wait to dive into conversation. The first segment of the episode covers the legendary event that was UFC 300, headlined by the Alex Pereira's first round knockout of Jamahal Hill and Max Holloway's literal last second knockout against Justin Gaethje. Tony and Noble analyzes the rest of the stacked card as well from the early prelims all the way to the main card. They then transition to the upcoming NBA Playoffs, but before we get there, we have to first determine the 7th and 8th seeds via the Play-In Tournament. Tony and Noble give their predictions and analysis on those games and the first round matchups of the playoffs. And then to wrap up the episode, the guys cover the developments in Rashee Rice's hit-and-run case and the federal charges Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former translator, is facing for allegedly stealing over $16 million from Ohtani.

In this iteration of Hear Me Roar, 'THE' Tony Hope and Noble Lewis recap a historic WrestleMania 40 weekend including the conclusion of Cody Rhodes' story against Roman Reigns. They also talk about South Carolina's Women's NCAA Championship win over Caitlyn Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, and UCONN's Men's Championship win over Purdue. The MLB season is less than three weeks old, yet we are seeing a widespread increase in elbow and shoulder injuries amongst starting pitchers; Tony and Noble breakdown what is causing this. They also talk about how the Basketball Hall of Fame needs to restructure their criteria and the Cowboys actively regressing this offseason.

In this episode of Hear Me Roar, 'THE' Tony Hope and Noble Lewis talk about the Texans trading for Stefon Diggs, making him the newest addition to an already stacked offense. They discuss the successful franchise altering offseason that they have had as well as the implications this trade has on the future of the Buffalo Bills. They then transition to the NBA where they dive into the hectic Eastern and Western Conference standings. Tony and Noble talk about Julius Randle being out for the remainder of the year, James Harden and the Clippers' struggles, the 76ers getting Joel Embiid back, and the up-and-down Phoenix Suns holding on to the 6th seed. Finally they talk about the excuses Ronda Rousey made in a recent interview about her upset loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193.

In today's episode, Tony Hope and Noble Lewis discuss Rashee Rice's involvement in a multi car hit and run accident last Saturday. Tony and Noble then dive into the excitement that has been the Women's NCAA March Madness Tournament and what it means for the future of women's basketball. They also touch on the Men's NCAA March Madness Tournament before transitioning to MLB Opening Week where Noble gives his analysis of what transpired over the first week. Finally, they go over the Wrestlemania 40 match card and preview some of the matches going on this weekend.

This episode of Hear Me Roar is chock full of entertaining content and it starts off with Tony Hope and Noble Lewis discussing the NFL's banning of the swivel hip drop tackle and the new kickoff format that will be implemented next season. Tony and Noble then dive into the news breaking story surrounding Shohei Ohtani's interpreter allegedly stealing $4.5 million from him in order to pay off gambling debts. Another sports betting scandal emerged, this time concerning Raptor's forward Jontay Porter and suspicious prop bets. Tony and Noble also talk about the L'Jarius Snead trade to the Titans, the very baffling bite that took place in the UFC last weekend, and which fighter would they have by their side in a bar fight.

'THE' Tony Hope and Noble Lewis discuss the Steelers trading for Justin Fields and the lasting impression Kenny Pickett left by not wanting to compete with Russell Wilson for the starting role. They also cover the final marquee free agent signings including Mike Williams to the New York Jets, Chase Young to the Saints, and Jerry Jeudy signing a $58M extension with the Browns. Tony and Noble talk about the exciting weekend of basketball we had like the 20ft sky hook game winner from Kyrie and the monstrous posterizer by Anthony Edwards. Finally, the guys talk a little bit about UFC 299 and the concept of superfights in the UFC.

This week's episode is 100% centered around the moves that have been made during the 2024 NFL offseason. From the Falcons finally finding their new quarterback in Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson finding a home in Pittsburgh, Derrick Henry joining the Ravens, and the Houston Texans growing stronger on both sides of the ball, Tony Hope and Noble Lewis covers it all.

In today's episode, 'THE' Tony Hope and Noble Lewis talk about Tony's trilogy title fight against Kamren Burton last Friday and how it ranks up with Tony's past performances. They then discuss Lebron's unprecedented milestone of scoring 40,000 career points as well as the Denver Broncos unceremoniously releasing Russell Wilson from the team. UFC 299 is this Saturday and the guys preview the card and how important of a fight this is for Sean O'Malley and Marlon 'Chito' Vera respectively. Finally, Tony plays 'Who Dat Is?' for the first time.

In this week's episode, Tony Hope and Noble Lewis cover how competitive the NBA's Western Conference has been this season and give their takes on who's the favorite to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. They also choose their "dark horse" in the conference. Tony and Noble cover the marquee matchups of UFC Mexico last Saturday, and previews Tony's TRILOGY fight against rival Kamren Burton this Friday on March 1st. The guys also discuss the situation of Cam Newton getting jumped, the concept of real support, and other nuanced topics.

UFC 298 was this past weekend and it was an exciting card from the early prelims to the main event matchup where of course, we saw a changing of the guard in the UFC with Ilia Topuria's knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski. Who will be Ilia's first title defense? Is this loss the beginning of the end for Volkanovski? Tony and Noble answers these questions and breakdown the fight. They also go through the rest of the main card including Robert Whittaker's bounce back victory over Paulo Costa, Merab Dvalishvili's dominance over Henry Cejudo, and Ian Garry's boring win against Geoff Neal. They transition to NBA All Star Weekend and the entertainment, or lack thereof, that was provided. Tony and Noble discuss why the All Star game is boring now and what can be done to improve the product. They also cover the Dunk Contest, Steph vs. Sabrina, 3pt Shooting Contest, and Skills Challenge.

Tony Hope and Noble Lewis start this episode off with a pre fight analysis of the main event of UFC 298, Alexander 'The Great' Volkanovski vs. 'The Matador' Ilia Topuria. We dive into the strengths and weaknesses of each fighter and how they'll match up with each other come fight night. Then they transition to the upcoming NBA All Star Weekend where they make their predictions on each of the competitions and the All Star game itself. While the NFL season may be over, the NFL offseason is still on the horizon; Tony and Noble discuss which teams need to have a successful offseason. Noble gives us a preview of the upcoming MLB season and some of the teams to look out for during the 2024 season. Finally, Noble plays "Who Dat Is?" again.

In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Tony and Noble fully breakdown Super Bowl 58 and offer in-depth analysis into some of the key plays that got the Kansas City Chiefs the victory over the San Francisco 49ers. They dissect the Chiefs' stellar defense and offer commentary on the 49ers playcalling throughout the game. Tony and Noble highlight the individuals who particularly had great performances for both teams as well as look at the likelihood of a Chiefs threepeat. Finally, the WWE makes the main event of night 2 of WrestleMania 40: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes. But, was this a work all along, or was WWE creative forced to pivot directions?

Tony Hope and Noble Lewis are back with another episode of Hear Me Roar, and in this episode, they kick it off by giving their analysis on the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. More specifically, which unit will NEED to have the most success in order for their team to win the Super Bowl. They then transition into speaking about the NBA trade deadline and breaking down all of the moves that were made, such as Bojan Bogdanovic being traded to the Knicks and Buddy Hield to the 76ers. UFC 298 is a little more than 1 week away and it is shaping up to be a banger of a card headlined by a featherweight title fight between champion Alexander Volkanovski and challenger Ilia Topuria.

In this episode, Tony and Noble talk about what makes this year's Superbowl matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers different from the first and who has the most pressure to win the big game. They then talk about the apparent removal of Cody Rhodes from his WrestleMania main event match against Roman Reigns, instead replacing him with a returning Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. As the NBA approaches the All Star break, teams are looking to build as much momentum as possible and finish the first stretch of the season strong, and Tony and Noble highlight some of the more impressive teams and newsworthy stories around the Association. Finally, Noble tries his hand at "Who Dat Is?" again.

This episode of Hear Me Roar starts off STRONG with Tony Hope mincing no words when discussing the hot topic of the NBA's 65 game rule. The fiery dialogue continues as Tony and Noble get into the recently released NBA All Star reserves. But, there's one particular individual missing and Tony is pissed about it. The show then transitions to the latest NFL coaching news, including Lions' OC Ben Johnson and Texans' OC Bobby Slowik electing to remain with their respective teams for another season; the Seahawks hiring former Ravens DC Mike Macdonald to be their new head coach; and the Cowboys losing Dan Quinn, their DC for the last 3 season, to their division rival Washington Commanders. Finally, Tony and Noble talk about some of the all-time playoff runs and Noble plays (and sucks at) "Who Dat Is?"

In today's episode, Tony and Noble discuss NFL Championship weekend! Starting off with the San Francisco 49ers big comeback win against the Detroit Lions and answering the question, "Has Brock Purdy silenced his critics?". They also talk about the Kansas City Chiefs championship caliber performance against the Baltimore Ravens in order to book their trip to Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58. As the NFL's season is winding down, the NBA season is picking up the pace, and Tony and Noble dive into last week's explosive scoring games. WWE makes it's first appearance on Hear Me Roar, as the guys talk about the Royal Rumble pay per view, and Noble plays "Who Dat Is?" once again.

Tony Hope and Noble Lewis discuss Dricus Du Plessis' closely contested championship win against Sean Strickland and what is next for the Middleweight division. They also dive into the playoff letdown in Buffalo, the 49ers barely hanging on against the Packers, the Lions making it to the NFC Conference Championship for the first time in 32 years, and the Ravens' dominant performance against the Texans.

The NFL Divisional Round is here, and Tony Hope and Noble Lewis are here to break down each game and offer some takes on what action will transpire. They discuss who has the biggest expectation to perform well in the Divisional round, do the Green Bay Packers have a realistic shot at beating the San Francisco 49ers, can the Buccaneers keep their season alive with another win over the Lions, and what will take place during the latest chapter of the Mahomes-Allen rivalry. Tony and Noble also analyze the UFC 297 main event title match between Sean Strickland (C) and Dricus Du Plessis. The episode also covers the expectations for UFC 300, the Pascal Siakim trade to Indianapolis, and who is the right candidate for the Atlanta Falcons' coaching vacancy.

In this episode, Tony and Noble dive into the very on-brand loss the Dallas Cowboys suffered at home against the Green Bay Packers, making it another 12-win season and another playoff flop. Tony and Noble also cover the rest of the Super Wild Card Weekend action including the Philadelphia Eagles' downward spiral to finish the year, the Lions spoiling Matt Stafford's return to Detroit, the Texans continuing their immaculate season, and much more football talk! And of course, Noble tries his hand at "Who Dat Is?" again.

Tony Hope and Noble Lewis break down the massive news in the coaching world with Bill Belicheck no longer coaching the Patriots, Pete Carroll not returning as head coach for the Seahawks, and Nick Saban retiring from his 50+ year football coaching career. Tony and Noble also dive into who has the most pressure to succeed in this year's playoffs as well as which team has the most desirable head coaching vacancy. They also take a trip to the Association to discuss the collapse of the Golden State Warriors and their current MVP picks. Finally, Noble tries his hand out at another segment of "Who Dat Is?"

The NFL season is officially over and playoff football will be played starting next weekend. In this episode, Tony Hope and Noble Lewis analyze each of the Wild Card matchups and preview which team would give the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers the most trouble in the Divisional round. They also discuss the firing of Arthur Smith and the bizarre incident that took place at the end of the Falcons-Saints game last Sunday. Finally, Noble plays the first ever episode of "Who Dat Is?"

The NFL postseason is rapidly approaching and Week 16 did not fail to make the playoff push more entertaining. Noble and I analyze the thorough dominance by the Ravens against the 49ers on Christmas night and what exactly went wrong for San Francisco, the Chiefs continue to struggle as they drop another game to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Eagles unimpressively beat the Giants to stop their losing streak, the Cowboys' road woes continue, and MUCH more Week 16 coverage!

In this episode of Hear Me Roar, myself, Noble, and our first official guest of the show, Ronald Bell, discuss some headlines around the NFL and NBA. We talk about the Rams' win over the Saints on Thursday Night Football and the disappointing season the Saints have had. We also discuss George Pickens' attitude and how it is affecting the on field play by Steelers. We touch on Ja Morant's Disney-esque return to NBA basketball, Zion Williamson's career thus far with the Pelicans and what the organization should do with him, Demontae Kazee's suspension and the state of NFL football and much more!

Tony Hope and his cohost Noble Lewis discussed the entire main card of UFC 296 and dove in depth into Leon Edwards' second title defense win over Colby Covington. We also discussed who he should fight next; should it be Belal Muhammad or should it be Shavkat Rakhmonov? Then we transition into the NFL and break down the main storylines and takeaways from Week 15. Should there be major cause for concern for the Eagles? Have the Cowboys been figured out? All of this and more in Episode 29 of Hear Me Roar.

Hear Me Roar is BACK and revamped with a NEW guest cohost, Noble Lewis! In today's episode we discus the rapidly approaching NFL playoffs and what impact the last 4 weeks of the season will have on their playoff hopes. We transition into discussing Draymond Green's indefinite suspension and where the Warriors stand as a team, and finally we preview UFC 296.

After a long hiatus, Hear Me Roar is back and so is the NFL. In this episode I cover the tragic injury of Aaron Rodgers and what it means for the New York Jets. I also introduce a new segment of Hear Me Roar where I cover the Good, Bad and Ugly of Week 1. In the final segment of the show, I talk about Sean Strickland's shocking upset victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 last Saturday.

In today's episode, I talk about the newly minted NBA champions, Denver Nuggets and how they were able to craft a championship roster. I also talk about the Bradley Beal trade to Phoenix as well as other early NBA offseason moves.

Join me on a jammed packed episode as I discuss the NBA Finals thus far and how the Nuggets have dismantled the Heat. In the 2nd segment I breakdown my first ever title defense that I had on June 2nd as well as the two headliner fights that occurred on UFC 289. In the final segment of the show I cover a myriad of NBA and NFL news! (Sorry for my 2 week absence

In this week's episode I continue to breakdown the NBA Conference Finals matchups in each conference including the Denver Nuggets' historic series sweep of the Lakers to advance to the Finals. I also discuss the Heat vs Celtics series and how I believe the rest of the series will play out. At the end of the episode I talk about Carmelo Anthony's recent retirement and what he means to me and other basketball fans.

We have an NBA packed episode this week. I talk about the conference finals that have commenced as well as the question marks surrounding the teams eliminated in the 2nd round. I also discuss my thoughts on Ja Morant being suspended from team activities with the Grizzlies for being caught on Instagram Live with another firearm. Finally, I hit on the NBA Draft Lottery and how the San Antonio Spurs won the Wemby sweepstakes.

Tune in as I continue to talk about the NBA Playoffs. I breakdown the adjustments the Suns made to even their series against the Nuggets at 2-2, the thorough beat down the Lakers put on the Warriors, the Knicks struggles, and the competitive Sixers-Celtics series. I also recap the UFC 288 main and co main event!

In episode 21, I roll through and analyze the first couple of games of the NBA Semifinals so far. How are the Suns struggling against the Nuggets? What led to the Lakers Game 1 win on the road against the Warriors? What adjustments did the Celtics make to beat the Sixers in Game 2? These questions and more are answered in this episode.

In this episode, I talk about the Bucks' collapse for the ages in their first round loss to the Miami Heat, highlighted by the otherworldly play by Jimmy Butler. I also talk about the results of the rest of the first round and preview some second round matchups as well. In the final section of the show, I talk about the biggest winners and takeaways of the NFL Draft Day 1.

Join me as I breakdown every, yes I said every, round 1 matchup thus far. At this point, every team has played at last games 1 and 2. From the embarrassing beating the Celtics are putting on MY Atlanta Hawks to the surprising 2-1 lead the Sacramento Kings have over the Warriors, I cover it all in this episode.

Israel Adesanya slayed his boogeyman Alex Pereira in devastating fashion at UFC 287 last Saturday. Join me as I breakdown the fight and what's next for each fighter as well as the rest of the main card. I also talk about each of the play in games and give my official predictions for each. Finally, I talk about the state of the Dallas Mavericks franchise after missing the playoffs.

In this episode I go over the biggest additions and changes to the new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement including the NBA's mission to create more parity, the in-season tournament and the new “super tax”. I also talk a little about March Madness and the upcoming UFC fights.

I'm sick as a dog but that's not stopping me from recording another episode of Hear Me Roar. In today's episode, I recap last weekend's main event between Chito Vera and Cory Sandhagen, then I preview UFC 287. Finally I talk about the NBA's most disappointing storylines this season.

In this week's episode, I cover Leon Edwards' exciting victory against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 and all of the implications it has on the rest of the welterweight division. I also preview the potential matchups that can come from the winner of Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen. Finally, I go on a mini Lamar Jackson rant because I'm TIRED OF THE DISRESPECT!

In today's episode I discuss my latest title fight victory where I become the NFC's Bantamweight Muay Thai Champion as well as discuss the controversy surrounding my name. I also talk about the latest NFL free agency signings and trades as well as UFC 286.

Jon Jones is the newest UFC Heavyweight champion, Alexa Grasso upsets Valentina Shevchenko, and Shavkat Rakhmonov is a certified killer! In this epeisode I recap the best moments of UFC 285, I rant about Ja Morant's off court behavior and I discuss Derek Carr signing with the… Saints.

In this week's episode, I give my thoughts on the Atlanta Hawks hiring Quin Snyder, the former head coach of the Utah Jazz. I also talk about Damian Lillard's 71 point game and the other absurd scoring performances we've seen recently. Finally, I preview the main event of UFC 285, Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane.

Join me as I recap this year's All Star festivities and offer my ideas on how All Star Weekend can be improved!

In this episode, I give my thoughts on Super Bowl 57, dive deep into the hectic trade deadline and offer my opinion on the UFC 284 main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev.

In this week's episode I discuss LeBron becoming the all time leading scorer in NBA history as well as Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. How will the Mavs look with Kyrie and what does this mean for Kevin Durant's future with the Nets? I preview UFC 284's main card between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev at the end of the episode.

In this week's episode, I give a preview of Super Bowl 57 and select my early pick to win the game. Later in the episode, I offer my opinion on why I dislike the GOAT debate in basketball.

I recap the Divisional round playoff games that happened last weekend and preview the Bengals vs. Chiefs AFC Championship game as well as the 49ers vs. Eagles NFC Championship game. Near the end of the show I breakdown the UFC 283 main card.

I recap, breakdown and analyze ALL 6 NFL Wild Card Weekend games. I touched on Brandon Staley, Lamar Jackson and Tom Brady's future as well. At the end of the episode I discuss the upcoming match between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane in March, and speculate about the future of Francis Ngannou.

In this week's episode, I breakdown the best fights from UFC 282 and recap the questionable judging of the last two fights. I then transition into discussing how legitimate the New Orleans Pelicans are.

In this episode I talk a bit about the noteworthy fights that took happened on UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland. At the end I also preview the upcoming UFC 282 card!

In this iteration of Hear Me Roar, I talk about the controversial picture of Jerry Jones that has been circulating the internet for a few days. I also talk about the Atlanta Hawks and how they don't look like the team I had visions of them being during the offseason.