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This Podcast is created/recorded by Kevin and Merritt. The idea of this Podcast is to discuss our favorite teams (Merritt – Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, & WVU. Kevin – Steelers, Knicks/Lakers, & WVU), sneakers (Kevin is a huge Sneaker Head & Merritt is get

Merritt Peasley & Kevin Cueva


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
    • 156 EPISODES


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    Episode 16 HYROX USA Event Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 60:15


    The boys are back and they are talking about HYROX USA this week! If you had not heard, Kevin will be competing in his first HYROX USA event in NYC on May 31st! So, this week we discuss what this event is and how many people are out there supporting Kevin. Don't worry we also discuss the NBA playoffs, WVU baseball, and the status of the WNBA! Enjoy the listen and remember to check out the highlights we will post from the HYROX USA event!

    Episode 15: WE BE BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 53:53


    Hey y'all!!! The boys are officially back after the NBA Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs. Kevin is the happiest Knicks fan in the world right now and we cannot blame him for that! But, the boys are happy to be back talking sports and chopping shop. Merritt did not have the time to write an episode (life has been crazy), so they just go on rambles about what is going on in the NBA, WNBA, and WVU! We will continue to be back on a regularly scheduled basis!    Enjoy the listen!!!

    Episode 13: Noel is back to drop some knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 80:56


    Hey y'all! After a short hiatus from recording the boys are back for another fun filled episode, but are joined by Noel! The boys dive into the WNBA and all the craziness that is going on, plus discuss the betting odds for who might win the Masters. Plus, they talk about a ton of other topics. Enjoy the listen!

    Episode 12: Let the Madness Begin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 71:27


    Hey y'all! The boys are back and they are buzzin'! Kevin and Merritt are joined by Cyrus to discuss the best time of the year, March Madness! Well, Cyrus enjoyed a few beverages while he was watching the first day of the tournament, so it made it a lot of fun! But, of course Kevin and Merritt dive into the craziness of West Virginia Men's Basketball! If you want to enjoy a fun episode then this is the one for you!   Please remember to subscribe and listen!

    Episode 11: Lunch Episode. Let's see what we got

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 66:34


    Hey y'all! Kevin and Merritt are back at it after two weeks off! They boys dive right into it and start talking about the craziness that is the NFL Free Agency plus all the injuries happening in the NFL. But, most importantly they picked their starting 5 and sixth man during a game! It is up to you all to pick who has the best team!    Plus, Kevin is officially going to the Brawl!

    Episode 10 Time to talk Alignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 61:52


    Hey y'all! Another week and another episode! Crazy that the boys are going back to back to back this time around! Let's see how long they can keep it up. But, this week the guys were joined by Merritt's cousin, Mathiew Wilson, Founder of Alignment Real Estate in New York City. This episode goes through a lot...talking basketball, talking life journey, top sports moments, and so much more. But, if you are interested in learning more about Alignment, take a moment to enjoy the episode! Remember to subscribe and follow!

    Episode 9 Best Players on each NBA team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 58:25


    Hey y'all! We are back and better than ever! This week the producer and everyone's favorite Duke Blue Devil fan joined Kevin & Merritt on the pod! Let's just say when the four of them are together it is usually a good time! This week they discuss the best players on every NBA franchise and also dive into the WVU trip! You will definitely laugh and enjoy what you are going to hear!    So, sit back, relax and hit play! Plus, do not forget to like and subscribe! 

    Episode 8 NBA Trade Deadline Craziness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 65:06


    Hey y'all! Look who's back with another episode! Kevin & Merritt were able to record again and this time they dive right into the craziness that is the NBA Trade Deadline. There are a lot of twists and turns, plus some surprises during the final few days of the Trade Deadline, so the boys walk through each trade for you all! Hope you enjoy and remember to subscribe and listen! 

    Episode 5 After Christmas Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 32:14


    Hey y'all! Kevin and Merritt are back together once again! This is a quick but fun filled episode! The guys discuss the gift exchange and their thoughts on Rich Rod back at WVU. Take a listen and subscribe!

    Episode 4: Well we need something up here! Calling in the reinforcements

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 58:19


    Hey Yall! Kevin out here. Merritt had his first basketball league game tonight. So I brought some reinforcements in Mr. Cyrus Johnson Jr to help talk shop tonight. Enjoy!

    Episode 3: The Climb is No More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 50:06


    Hey y'all! The boys are back after the Thanksgiving Break! Hope y'all enjoyed the holiday and got to relax. This episode Kevin and Merritt dive into WVU pretty hardcore and there is a reason for that...The Climb is all over. Neal Brown has been let go from WVU and the search is on for a new coach! Enjoy the episode and remember to subscribe and listen!

    Episode 2 We got more to talk about than we thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 63:30


    Hey y'all! We are back for another episode a week apart! Sorry for the delay in getting Episode 1 out but the Producer has been busy, which happens! But, this week Merritt & Kevin dive into the NBA All Star Game format, the lack of football at WVU, and how excited they are about the WVU Women's Basketball team! Take a listen and enjoy! We will be back with another episode after Thanksgiving!

    Episode 1: F*** it…just going with bullet points

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 61:12


    Hey y'all! We are finally back for Season 4! Cannot believe that we are still around doing this with y'all! But, Merritt is back on the pod for the first time in a long time and Kevin is still holding it down. We are happy to be back and continue the fun of the podcast with you all and looking forward to a fun filled Season 4 of the Manly Musings. But, to kick it off you will enjoy listening to us talk about WVU football & basketball plus Caitlin Clark's nasty golf shot! Enjoy and welcome back!

    Episode 37: Podcast life with Kevin and Andrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 66:45


    Hey Yall ! No Meritt this week so Kevin and Andrew got together an recorded this week, they break down all sorts of sports news, the beginning of the NBA season, the World series, NFL trades and mid season review, the boys checked in on WVU sports, and guessed some play off teams. Season 3 is wrapping up soon, thank you everyone for your support as always ! Remember to like and subscribe ! Comment anyone or topic we should talk about in season 4 !

    Episode 36 2024-25 NBA Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 74:16


    Welcome back!!! Hey y'all after two weeks off the boys are back together. As Kevin has said, life be lifin'. But, this week we are back together and joined by Cyrus to talk about the upcoming NBA season! We discuss thoughts on our favorite teams and what we think they can do. Also, Cyrus and Merritt give praise to the Knicks.    Remember to subscribe and rate!! 

    Episode 35: Geaux Tigers!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 89:33


    Hey y'all! Kevin and Merritt are back after taking a week off to try and get over the loss at the Backyard Brawl, though Kevin seems to not want to go back (can't blame him). But, this week we talk WVU and LSU with our good friend and college classmate, Bryan Thompson! He joins use from the bayou to talk LSU, his career, and of course a little bit of Doc. Enjoy listening to this week's

    Episode 34: It is Brawl Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 31:09


    Hey y'all! Yes, you are seeing that right! The boys are back with a second pod this week!! The Backyard Brawl crew gets together to talk about the Brawl and just crack some jokes towards each other! Enjoy the listen about what we will be doing this weekend & be ready for the We Out Here!

    Episode 33: Welcome Bills Mafia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 81:27


    Hey y'all! Welcome back to another episode of the Manly Musings! This week the gang was without Kevin, but had a special guest join Andrew & Merritt. Jonathan Harkey, who is an Associate Producer for the Buffalo Bills joined the boys to talk about his role with the Bills. They dive into what it is like to work in video production & the whole Tyreek Hill situation! If you want an insight into the video production world of sports you are going to want to take a listen!   Plus, if you love football and/or you love the Buffalo Bills make sure to follow the Buffalo Bills Mic'd Up! The link to the most recent episode is below!   Buffalo Bills Mic'd Up !    Make sure to subscribe and listen!

    Episode 32 Lets talk WVU football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 63:12


    Hey y'all! Merritt survived the Penn State game though his voice is still coming back! But, the boys dive into fantasy football talk (especially how they are playing each other), the rumors of the 76ers moving to New Jersey, and of course they talk overreactions to the Penn State loss. But, they are excited for the season and what will come! Remember to tune in as we have a special guest joining us next week! Now...go listen and subscribe, plus write a review!

    Episode 31: Merritt's back and so is football!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 51:36


    Hey y'all! Merritt is back (finally) and Kevin was a little late because of being stuck in traffic! But, man, do the boys have fun this week! They talk the WNBA, Bo Nix, the Steelers, and of course the Mountaineers! They dive into college football and fantasy football because it is that time of year! Remember we will be back on Sept. 5th with a special guest from a New York football team!   Enjoy and remember to subscribe and follow!

    Merritt isn't here… so we are talking Wrestling!!!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 60:20


    In today's Episode… Kevin gives Merritt another week off as he brings back the wrestling squad to talk the best in Pro Wrestling !

    Episode 29: Olympics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 81:04


    Hey y'all! This week the boys have a great episode for you as they bring back a familiar voice to the podcast; Joe Mac, to talk about the 2024 Summer Olympics! Of course they talk about Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles, but Joe Mac gives his Top 5 thoughts of the Olympics, which you do not want to miss! Also, the boys talk about how they could form a dynasty at Curling. There is also a fun surprise, so go take a listen & enjoy!

    Episode 28: Bring on Lord Stanley!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 80:22


    Hey y'all! The boys are back with another former classmate! This time around they have Brendan Jobin from the Florida Panthers join them to talk about hockey, what it is like in Florida & the love of hockey, plus his best Doc Jones story! Enjoy the listen and subscribe!

    Episode 27: Merritt Moved & we are talking about everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 79:58


    Hey y'all! The boys are all back together! This week Drew was able to join us for the first time it feels like all summer! The boys dive into the Olympics, Caitlin Clark, the NFL and so much more! Enjoy the listen and subscribe & follow! we are sorry about the wait, but the boys have lots of upcoming content coming out in the next few weeks!

    Episode 26: After Two Weeks We Are back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 74:50


    Hey y'all! The boys are back after a two week break! We all know that life can get in the way sometimes, but the guys made sure to get back together. This week they discuss the Olympics, NBA Free Agency, & what has been going on in their lives! Enjoy the listen and don't forget to follow and rate the podcast! 

    Episode 25: Surprise! Happy Birthday Kev!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 55:16


    Hey y'all! Man do we have an episode for you all! It is Kevin's birthday and we surprised him with some of his former classmates & the Duke Blue Devil. The crew told funny stories and wished him a happy birthday! Take a moment this week to say happy birthday to the best cohost out there! 

    Episode 24: Just the 2 of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 48:07


    Hey y'all! Kev and Merritt are back out at it this week and this time it is just the two of them! This week is a little slower, but the boys discussed the Logo and his legend, the NBA Finals, and Kevin's upcoming birthday week! Enjoy and we can't wait for next week! 

    Episode 23: NBA Finals Preview!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 72:19


    Hey y'all! We are back for the most important part time of the year for so many sports fans! We talk about the NBA Finals, but we were joined by some of our friends of the Pod! Cyrus, Ronald, Morgan, Jes, & The Producer joined us to shoot their shots and dive into the NBA Finals. Y'all gotta listen to some of the hot takes & burns that came out! Enjoy the listen & subscribe!

    Episode 22: Kevin is back after a week off! Let's talk all the sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 69:32


    Hey y'all!!! Guess what!?!?! Kevin is back and is ready to go! After taking a week off because of working and processing the Knicks loss he was ready to get back to it and had a few things to say (you will need to listen) about the Knicks & Cyrus. But, the boys dive into talking about the NBA playoffs, the passing of Bill Walton, and numerous other highlights! Enjoy the listen & make sure to subscribe!

    Episode 20: Back to your scheduled programming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 60:05


    Hey y'all! Sorry for the delay on the episodes! The lives of the boys have been a little crazy! But, you will definitely want to listen to this episode from last week! Kevin & Merritt dive in to talk about WNBA, NFL off-season, & the NBA Playoffs! Plus, we had a special guest that decided to join us outta the blue! You will definitely enjoy it and laugh like the boys did!

    Episode 21: No Kevin…wonder why?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 43:26


    Hey y'all! We are back for another exciting week, but this time Kevin is not joining us! Instead, everyone's favorite Duke Blue Devil, Cyrus Johnson, joined me to talk about Caitlin Clark, the WNBA, and of course the NBA Playoffs! You will need to listen to find out why Kevin did not join us this week! Enjoy the listen! 

    Episode 19: WNBA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 84:48


    Hey y'all! We are back for another great episode with Noel! This episode we are talking about the WNBA! Noel drops his knowledge on the WNBA and we dive deep into the upcoming season! Make sure to go out and support the WNBA and your favorite players!

    Episode 18 NBA Playoffs with Cyrus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 83:08


    Hey y'all - look we back with another episode with everyone's favorite Blue Devil! Cyrus graced the podcast again to talk about the NBA playoffs, Caitlin Clark, the NFL Draft, & so much more. Enjoy the laughs and the opinions that each person brings to the table! 

    Episode 17: Boomtown is in the Building!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 115:13


    Hey y'all! The gang's back together & we have a great guest this episode. We brought on our college friend and Sport Management major graduate, John "BoomTown" Terry. We played catch up with John on where he has been with his career and how he got there, plus he helped educate us on soccer. I guess Luca and I will be watching some Premier League  on the weekends!

    Episode 16: Musings Mania

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 78:56


    In this weeks episode, we bring back the Wrestling Podcast (minus Cyrus because he thought we were recording another day). Kevin decided to give Merritt the night off and talk some pro wrestling with Wrestlemania coming up! Enjoy Joe Mac, Leland and one third of the Filipino Starbucksters Joss (joined via phone as he was working) as they go over Wrestlemania card along with some fun “Get to know yous” to end the night! Enjoy! And please… like and subscribe 

    Episode 15: The Madness is Back!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 82:22


    Hey y'all! Well it is that time of year again! March Madness is Back, baby (icon voice of Dicky V)!!! But, man do the boys have an episode for you! We dive through the NFL, Ant Edwards Dunk heard around the world, WVU, and of course March Madness! Take a listen and don't forget to follow the Podcast, so you can join in the March Madness Bracket challenge! 

    Episode 14 Kevin is back and we got some Instagram talking points

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 76:09


    Hey y'all! We are back after another couple of weeks off! This time Kevin was enjoying the beautiful weather in Hawaii and Merritt was playing dad! This week we talk about the craziness of NFL Free Agency, KEvin's trip, & then two interesting basketball instagram posts. You are going to have to listen to it all to see what we are talking about! 

    Episode 13: We are winging it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 61:46


    Hey y'all! The boys are all back together for a fun-filled episode! The best part about this episode is we winged it the whole time! Because of our busy schedules we were unable to write out a full script, but it was a good time just cutting it up with the guys. Enjoy listening to our opinions and thoughts on whatever we decided to discuss!

    Episode 12: Manly x Mushing is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 83:37


    Hey y'all! We are back for another Manly x Mushings crossover! This episode we enjoyed having Joe Mac back on to talk Super Bowl, NBA trade deadline, and more about the Bow Down Podcast (check it out if you haven't yet). We also get a dad prep update from Joe Mac & of course a great time catching up!    Enjoy the listen and tune in for the next time Joe Mac graces the pod!

    Episode 11: Look who's back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 59:36


    Hey y'all! We are back at it again! Took a week off, so that we could get out the Princeton We Out Here! So, make sure to go to our YouTube page and watch that! But, this week we bring back everyone's favorite guest, Mr. Duke Blue Devil himself, Cyrus Johnson. We dive into UNC vs Duke, the World Cup, and of course the upcoming NBA All-Star Break! We also give flowers out to the WVU Women's Basketball team who are currently crushing it this season! So, take a listen and enjoy!

    Episode 10: We're Out Here! With your Filabucksters aka your Filipino Starbucksters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 36:33


    Hey y'all!!! Man do we have a fun episode this week! We were joined by the Filabucksters ,inus one of them! We chopped it up and talked about sports, how we knew each other, and Twelve Foodtruck! You are going to need to take a listen to enjoy the fun!

    Episode 9: We are back!!! First episode of ‘24!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 63:14


    Hey y'all! We are back for the first time in 2024! The boys took a little bit of a break to get caught up on the We Out Here's and to enjoy some downtime, but we are officially back and have some big plans for 2024! Enjoy listening to our takes on the biggest sports topics over the past few weeks and we can't wait for what is next!

    Episode 8: Holiday Edition!!! With all 3 of us… Hopefully! Last POD Recording till 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 62:40


    Hey y'all!!! Welcome to the final episode of 2023, but don't you worry the Manly Musings Boys will be back in 2024 bigger and better! But, as for this episode...Merritt is back after taking 2 weeks off to get used to Dad life, the guys talk the state of their NFL teams, WVU Football (Merritt might be trusting the climb again), WVU basketball, and more. But, the best part is the holiday gift swap at the end! You are going to need to make it to the end for all the laughs!    Happy Holidays everyone! See you in 2024!!!

    Episode 7: Where's Merritt?? Kevin and Andrew Takeover Part 3!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 91:02


    Where is Merritt?? Big news this week on the Manly Musings Podcast join us to find out why Andrew and Kevin have taken over for the third time! In this episode Kevin and Andrew run you through the most recent sports news in the NBA, NFL and College Football, of course a discussion of WVU is had as always and there may even be a surprise guest stopping by to say hi, Enjoy the Episode !

    Episode 6: Sports talk & some holiday stuff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 71:30


    Hey y'all! The gang's all back together this week! This week we dive deep into the NFL and NBA! There is just too much to talk about these days! Don't worry we talk about the crazy win that WVU Football had over Baylor and our hopes that we play in the PopTarts Bowl! Enjoy the listen and enjoy the laughs!

    Episode 5: What are we thankful for?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 82:46


    Hey y'all! We are back for our Thanksgiving episode! Kevin and Merritt of course dive into talking about the New York Knicks & James Dolan (we all know Kevin hates him), plus discuss the state of WVU Men's Basketball. But, the boys talk Thanksgiving , football, and even Men's College Soccer!! Take a listen to the sweet rhythms! 

    Episode 4: The Gang is here plus a Mushing !

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 98:56


    Hey y'all! The gang is back together and we added our friend from the Mush Squad Podcast, Joe Mac. We of course talk about how bad the Patriots are and the Producer goes through a full rant about the Buffalo Bills that you cannot miss. But, we talk the NBA and then make our "Way too Early" Predictions for college basketball. You will definitely want to listen and see if we are right by the end of the year!

    Episode 3: Too many sports too little time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 96:52


    Hey y'all! We are back for number 3 on 3! Man, it is a doozy! We dive into the NBA and NFL and talk about our favorite teams and how they are doing. Plus, we cannot forget to discuss the state of the WVU football team and how the WVU basketball team started their season. Enjoy the listen!

    Episode 2: Manly Mushings Crossover!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 11:37


    Hey y'all! We are back for a HUGE episode! This week we joined Joe Mac from the Mush Squad Podcast and it did not disappoint! Enjoy listening to us chop it up with our good friend! This will most certainly not be the last time with the crossover, but just the beginning!    #manlymusings #podcast #manlymusingspodcast #mushsquadpodcast #crossover #nfl #nba

    Episode 1: Another year!?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 102:57


    Hey y'all!! Dang! We are back for another season! We are off to Season 3 already...where has the time gone? We dive into so much in this episode: fantasy basketball/football, the upcoming season and what we are looking to do, plus a quick recap of the NBA Preview episode. But, enjoy the episode and what we discuss! We cannot wait to make more content for you all this season, so stick with us as we continue this crazy ride!    #manlymusings #podcast #manlymusingspodcast #collegefoottball #ncaa #football #wvu #wvufootball #fantasyfootball #fantastybasketball #NFL #referees #newseason #season3

    Episode 52: NBA Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 114:37


    Hey y'all! Or shall we say “what's going on world? Merritt is away and he left Kevin in charge this week! He didn't come alone though as he's joined by your favorite Duke Blue Devil Cyrus and the podcast's VERY first guest… Ronald! The boys talk about the week in sports, and preview this upcoming NBA season! Take a listen on what teams to look out for this year! Enjoy the episode!    #NBA #Basketball #Podcast #ManlyMusings #Celtics #Bucks #Knicks #Lakers #Blazers #Spurs #WVU #WVUBasketball #WVUFootball # Sports 

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