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"Mic Drop" is a podcast that covers a wide range of topics from sports to pop culture, while unveiling thought provoking perspectives on different aspects of our society today. The primary focus points of the show are collegiate and professional sports. Each week, Jared and his guests develop unique…

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Basketball Works

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 46:42


Jonathan Lidskin comes on the show to talk about the NBA as we also touch on collegiate sports, baseball, and hockey. Fear. The. Deer. 

Sports on the Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 89:27


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to discuss the NBA bubble and the direction the MLB is headed towards. Enjoy the show!

The Origin Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 74:10


Heartfelt MDwJR Instagram live today, Jonathan Lidskin and I went through our HS careers + some of the most memorable games that occurred over the last 4 years. The nostalgia was real, always has been a pleasure having Liddy as an analyst on the show. I’m very excited for what’s in store and hope you all are as well, enjoy the show!Clarification: Dave Roberts is the manager of the Dodgers, Dave Martinez is the manager of the Nationals. 

The Origin Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 74:10


Heartfelt MDwJR Instagram live today, Jonathan Lidskin and I went through our HS careers + some of the most memorable games that occurred over the last 4 years. The nostalgia was real, always has been a pleasure having Liddy as an analyst on the show. I’m very excited for what’s in store and hope you all are as well, enjoy the show!Clarification: Dave Roberts is the manager of the Dodgers, Dave Martinez is the manager of the Nationals. 

The Last Dance: Episodes 9+10

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 81:58


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and Rob King, executive producer for “The Last Dance”, join me to discuss our final thoughts on this ten part documentary and the elements of the show which made each episode so captivating. I hope you enjoyed each recap over the last month, and I plan on continuing to provide the world with more podcasts and sports media projects. 

The Last Dance: Episodes 7+8

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 65:21


In today’s episode, Asher Low and Jonathan Lidskin join me to discuss episodes seven and eight of “The Last Dance”. From Jordan’s return and media motives, to how the Bulls were able to experience two three-peats in eight years, we analyze the entirety of this documentary. Enjoy the hour! 

The Last Dance: Episodes 5+6

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 63:36


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and Sam Block join me to analyze the fifth and sixth episodes of “The Last Dance”. In these episodes, we learned about Jordan being a competitor not just on the floor, but off the floor as well, so I decided to make tonight’s theme casino inspired. Poker chips, dice, button down...the whole shabang! Enjoy the show! 

The Last Dance: Episodes 3+4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 63:24


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and Tyler Lowis join me to analyze episodes three and four of “The Last Dance” on Instagram live. Minor correction,  Lebron’s 2018 game three against the Toronto Raptors was the similar bank shot that Jordan had (but on the other side of the lane) in game three of the 1989 eastern conference finals. I had confused the series of LeBron’s bank shot with his sick buzzer beater against Indiana in game five of the 2018 playoffs in the first round. Enjoy the show! 

Three Men, Four Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 59:29


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and Eli Kleinmann join me to discuss our thoughts on the 2020 NFL Draft, talk about our favorite sports personalities, and then discuss two sporting events we dream of attending one day. We also talk about our opinions on athletes’ salaries with regard to the virus, the Brooklyn Nets, and the potential for certain sports to start back up. Enjoy the show! 

GBN vs. GBS: The Players Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 68:57


In today’s episode, players from both the Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South hockey teams join me on an Instagram live to debate who would have won their cancelled (due to COVID-19) semifinal matchup. Also, I investigate the “beef” that the players have on and off the ice, the history of their programs, and how each team would strategize for the playoff game. Brayden Roy, Lance Medina, Jack Muir, Sammy Bilis, Jonathan Ovnanyan, Theo Papalas, Evan Izenstark are the players a part of this show. Additionally, numerous players and fans were able to contribute via the comment section during the live video. Enjoy the show! 

The Last Dance: Episodes 1+2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 95:49


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin, Cooper Millstein, and Eli Kleinmann all join me on an Instagram live to recap and analyze the first two shows from the newest series, “The Last Dance”. With COVID-19 making a terrorizing impact on the globe, let’s all learn from this documentary that we must appreciate the things we have. It’s not normal to win six titles in eight years, it’s not normal to go 72-10 in a season, it’s not all that normal to have a consistently strong one-two punch heavily embracing its role players, and speaking of role players it’s definitely not normal to have a guy on your team with rainbow hair. However you want to look at it, just understand that we are one big team. Mic Drop with Jared Rosenthal, episode 66.   

Respect the Triscuit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 70:45


In today’s episode, Shayna Kobrinetz and Eli Kleinmann joined me to discuss games we would switch the outcomes of, the best stadiums, and determine our favorite snacks and jerseys in a Final Four format. Enjoy the show!  

Draft, Predict, Compete

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 61:09


In today’s episode of the podcast, Jonathan Lidskin and Noah Lofman join me to discuss our perspectives on the 2020 NFL Draft, predict what the NFC South will look like in this upcoming year, and decide which player we want to bring back to one of our favorite teams. Enjoy the hour! 

Up to You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 102:53


In today’s episode, Noah Lofman and Jonathan Lidskin join me to select our Mt. Rushmores regarding the best athletes in the world, analyze who the top 5 NBA players are (currently), our favorite NBA moments from within the last ten years, and determine the athletes that we would play Cards Against Humanity with. Enjoy the show! 

Prisoner of the Moment

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 74:46


In today’s episode of the podcast, Knight Jarecki, a senior in high school from Frazier Park, California, and Eli Kleinmann, our Berkeley man, join me to discuss the greatest college football bowl games from within the last decade, the best MLB moments from within the last decade, and the mascot that would win in a battle to the death (Mike Leach esq). Enjoy the show!  

The Corona Series: Day 3 - Mocks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 72:43


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and Eli Kleinmann join me to create our own NBA and NFL mock drafts. Last, the three of us determined which NBA team would win the NBA Finals if its celebrity fans played for their team. 

The Corona Series: Day 2 - Top Fives

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 76:37


In today’s show, day two of CORONA quarantine, Jonathan Lidskin and Eli Kleinmann join me to talk about the top five March Madness games of all time, top five senior college basketball players this year, and top five fan bases in all of sports. Enjoy the show! 

The Corona Series: Day 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 78:38


In tonight’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and Eli Kleinmann join me to speculate where Tom Brady will end up, the NBA and the impact the coronavirus has had on the league, and our college basketball predictions on who would’ve came out on top in ESPN’s 16-team tournament. Enjoy the show, and stay healthy! In 20,30,40 years from now this will be in textbooks!  

THE RETURN!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 59:50


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to discuss the upcoming college basketball conference tournaments as well as all the angles of the NBA from the drama happening off the court to the battles within the arenas. Enjoy the show! 

March Madness Come Early!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 55:28


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and Noah Lofman join me to sort out college basketball this year. We thoroughly analyze the top five teams in the rankings, discuss a variety of teams from the Pac 12, Big Ten and ACC, and finally decide who our player of the year is (if the season were to end February 4). I apologize for Noah’s subpar audio quality, due to my obligation for filling the 5-6 slot at the GBN studio, I was forced to record his sound source in an unconventional manner. Let’s face it: there is nothing like a homemade podcast!  

Super Bowl LIV

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 27:11


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and Noah Lofman join me to discuss Super Bowl LIV and then later in the episode we reach out to fans to hear their perspectives on some PROP BETS! Enjoy the show! 

NBA Heaven

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 58:22


In today’s episode, Sam Block, a senior at THE Ohio State University, joins me to discuss ALL things NBA including All-Star selections, trade rumors, Kobe/MJ/LBJ comparisons, and more! Enjoy the show! 

Kobe Bryant: A True Leader

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 8:31


In today's depressing episode, Jonathan Lidskin and I explain the news of Kobe Bryant's death due to a helicopter crash. We recorded the show at 2:30 PM CT, and since then the news has been leaked that Kobe's daughter, Gianna, was also in the helicopter as well as one of Gianna's teammates and a parent. To begin the Raptors vs. Spurs game today, both teams took 24 second violations in Kobe's honor. We are in shock, the sports world is in shock, and the world itself is in complete disarray.  

The Chicago Bulls: A Sam Smith Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 14:33


In today’s episode of the podcast, Sam Smith, an NBA writer for the Chicago Bulls, joins Jonathan Lidskin and me to discuss Smith’s journey through the field of journalism as well as the ins-and-outs of the Bulls during the Jordan era and the D-Rose era. Make sure to check out his latest book, I'll Show You, which focuses on how Derrick Rose has navigated his way through the NBA while providing great context for his struggles away from the court. Enjoy the show! 

Claim the Throne: A College Football Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 44:02


In today’s episode, Eli Kleinmann and Jonathan Lidskin join me to analyze the entirety of the 2019-2020 college football season. From the SEC to the Sun Belt Conference, we've got you covered! Enjoy the show. 

Cheating Comes with a Price

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 51:53


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to draw parallels between the Astros and Patriots, determine our own Oscars (in sports), and then we predict the NFL Conference Championships. Enjoy the show!  

Patterns and Persistence: A New Year’s Eve Special

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 55:40


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to predict and analyze all of the NFL Wildcard games. Next, we recap the College Football Playoff and make predictions for the Rose Bowl between the Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers. Last, we debate which city/area had the better decade: Boston or the Bay Area. Thank you to everyone has supported the show, I hope that you all accomplish your goals in the upcoming year! 

Between the Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 40:20


In today’s episode, Alex Gould and Jonathan Lidskin join me to discuss the hype around the first meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks and discuss how the NFL playoffs may shake out, as well as our predictions for the Patriots vs. Bills, Rams vs. 49ers, and Bears vs. Chiefs games. Briefly, we analyzed James Wiseman’s decision to leave Memphis, the first commitment day for next year’s college football season, and the Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 inductees. Enjoy the show! 

NOE Way!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 32:19


In today’s episode, sports radio talk show host from NBC Northwest Rip City Radio 620 and columnist for Barrett Sports Media, Brian Noe, joins me to discuss our opinions on Maurice Harkless, the outlook for the Portland Trailblazers, USC Trojans football, and our predictions for the NFL MVP. Enjoy the show! 

The Fearless Leader: A Brayden Roy Special

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 19:57


In today’s episode, Brayden Roy, Glenbrook North High School varsity hockey player, comes on the podcast to discuss the evolution of his game style, the unmatchable camaraderie with his fellow Spartans, and his outlook on society. Enjoy the show! 

Trust Your Heart: A Trysta Krick Special

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 46:04


In today's episode of the podcast, Trysta Krick, a content producer at Barstool Sports, joins me today as we dive deep into how she emerged in the sports media industry. Next, we analyze the College Football Playoff and explore a variety of NBA related topics including who should be the NBA MVP this year, best city edition jerseys, and a piece of advice that a team could use from us right now.If you would like to see what my analysis looked like prior to the Big 12 Conference Championship and Big Ten Conference Championship, check out my Twitter account @jrodrosey1313.Enjoy the show!  

College Football Conference Championships 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 14:42


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and I make predictions for two of college football’s conference championships: the SEC Conference Championship and the Pac 12 Conference Championship. The rest of the conference championships will be discussed on tomorrow’s show, and we will also discuss some of our dream bowl games and our visions for the College Football Playoff. Enjoy the show! 

Make the Change!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 19:05


On today’s episode, I discuss why the NFL Thanksgiving tradition of having the Lions and the Cowboys playing on this terrific holiday is getting STALE, and how the NBA will be considering re-formatting suggestions in April of 2020. Enjoy the show!   

The Galaxies of Greatness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 41:06


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin and I compare the top six College Football Playoff teams to characters in the world of Avengers. Next, we go through a variety of NBA updates throughout segment, “Made You Look!”, by talking about Phoenix’s turnaround, Toronto’s steady success, Los Angeles’ two teams’ distinct quests for a championship, and the Houston Rockets’ winning formula. Lastly, we predict which players will shine next week in college basketball--we classified these players as our “Gobble Greats”. Enjoy the show! 

Rise and Fall

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 41:09


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to recap the first night of the college basketball season. Yes, we briefly went through the Wisconsin loss versus Saint Mary's, but our college basketball segment was centered around the top four teams (Michigan State, Kentucky, Kansas, and Duke). Next, we analyzed the first showing of the college football playoff while weighing in on where we could potentially see changes. Enjoy the show! 

Brawl Don’t Lie?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 51:33


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to talk about the 2019 World Series champion, the Washington Nationals, and then analyze the top NBA rookies during their first appearances in the league. Not to mention, we discuss the KAT and Embiid BRAWL as well as Stephen Curry’s broken left hand. Lastly, we sort out tonight’s NFL matchup between the Cardinals and the 49ers. Enjoy the show!   

Reality Check

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 58:43


The Mic Drop Marathon has come to an end. On day five, Sam Block, a senior at THE Ohio State University, and my usual guest/co-host, Jonathan Lidskin, join me to discuss topics ranging from the new-look Warriors, the 2013 Miami Heat, the Pittsburgh Penguins over the years, whether or not teams should tank for Tua, and many more! This 40th episode is set up in a “buffet style”...there is a topic for everyone!  

Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood: A Jesse Special

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 36:20


What. A. Day. On day four of the Mic Drop Marathon, Jesse Rogers, the beat reporter for the Chicago Cubs, joins Jonathan Lidskin and me to discuss topics including Joe Maddon and his future in the MLB, the hiring of David Ross, and the essence of Chicago sports teams' championship runs. Also, we take a closer look into the early days of Rogers' career in the world of sports media and reminisce through his array of laughable, jaw-dropping, and inspiring stories over the years. There is ZERO shortage of fun during this studio session, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!    

Break the System!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 47:54


For day 3 of the Mic Drop Marathon, Jonathan Lidskin AND Ben Sztainberg join me to discover the next dynasty in the NFL. Next, Lidskin and I discuss how the College Football Playoff has the ability to represent teams FAIRLY through our own blueprints and if Notre Dame should seek to discontinue their football conference independency. Finally, we brainstorm how the infamous "one-and-done" rule can be tweaked. Enjoy the show!

A Tale of Two Washingtons

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 39:19


In day two of the podcast marathon, Jonathan Lidskin and I discussed the highly anticipated MLB World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros. Furthermore, we recapped the Oregon vs. Washington game from this past weekend, and weighed in on whether or not it is smart for college football coaches to leave for the NFL. Enjoy the show! 

From the Courts to the Gridiron

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 43:38


THE "Mic Drop Marathon" has begun! Each day this week, Jonathan Lidskin and I will emulate the hard work and dedication of the greats from the industry (i.e. Will Cain and Colin Cowherd) and produce shows Monday-Friday. Today's episode included topics ranging from the NBA and China relations, Zion's future and perceptions, and outlooks for the 2019-2020 season. Furthermore, Lidskin and I recapped the Wisconsin vs. Illinois game and the Penn State vs. Michigan game. Enjoy the show!  

College Football Week 7 Predictions & MLB Playoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 43:29


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to discuss one of the most exhilarating games 5's between the Dodgers and Nationals and of the most lopsided baseball games between the Braves and Cardinals. We carry on by predicting the Houston and Tampa Bay game. Lastly, Danny Brodson joins the two of us to sort out college football and some of its biggest games of the year coming up. Enjoy the show!      

College Football & MLB Playoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 35:14


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to go through the bill that was officially confirmed by Governor Gavin Newsom, enabling college athletes in California to receive compensation in the year 2023. Next, we take you through three previews of college football: Iowa vs. Michigan, Ohio State vs. Michigan State, and Auburn vs. Florida. Lastly, we discuss the NL side of the playoffs to preview the Dodgers vs. Nationals and Braves vs. Cardinals series. Enjoy the show! 

College Football Ticket Systems/Predictions & NFL Week 4

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 26:00


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to discuss the University of Alabama's ticket system; students have finally been incentivized to stay through the entirety of games (with the usage of phone applications and location services)! We also talk about some of the previous week's matchups including the Michigan SMACKDOWN! Last, we dive into three key NFL matchups for the fourth week of football. Enjoy the show!P.S. the 32nd episode was lost due to technical issues at Glenbrook North High School, so if you would like a recap of the episode, check out the publication, "Wired with the Winners", on the site, "Medium".

College Football, NFL, & Chick-fil-A

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 67:54


In today’s episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to discuss the college football games of the weekend, analyze the first week of NFL games, and talk about Toronto’s first Chick-fil-A. Enjoy the hour! 

College Football, NBA Debates, Marvel & Sony Split

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 59:11


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to recap last weekend's Miami vs. Florida game and share our predictions for the Oregon vs. Auburn game, feud on a variety of NBA debatable topics, and lastly we look to the future of mega movie corporations. Enjoy the hour!

MLB Trade Deadline, College Football Predictions, Video Game News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 77:23


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin and I thoroughly discuss some of the biggest baseball trades before the deadline, reveal our opinions on specific teams throughout the Power Five conferences, and finally talk about upcoming video games. Enjoy the show!  

Best NBA Team of the 21st Century

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 10:21


In today's episode, Ziwen Liu, Allen Yuan, and Anthony Provenzano join me for 10 minutes to debate who the best NBA team of the century is! Enjoy the HEATED debate!

NBA Free Agency pt. 2, MLB 4th of July Recap, Cameron Boyce

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 47:27


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me to talk about the new strength of the Western Conference in the NBA, explain the importance of baseball on one of America's most celebrated holidays, and look back on Cameron Boyce's acting career. Enjoy the show! 

NBA Free Agency & Space Jam 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 38:39


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin comes through the phone again to discuss the GREATEST NBA FREE AGENCY SUMMER OF ALL TIME, and unveil the truth regarding the rumors about SPACE JAM 2. Enjoy the show!

2019 NBA Draft & Spider-Man

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 30:02


In today's episode, Jonathan Lidskin joins me VIA IPHONE to discuss the NBA draft and how players may alter franchises, and then we discussed the past Spider-Man movie as well as the new one, Spider-Man: Far From Home, coming out July 2nd! Enjoy the half hour!  

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