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Erik Slater and Matt Prendergast offer breaking news and analysis of the NBA, NFL, and MLB. A weekly podcast keeping you up to date on inside information and everything happening in the sports world.

Erik Slater


    • Apr 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Next Man Up

    New York Giants NFL Draft Reaction + NBA Insider Michael Scotto on Nets implosion, Bucks-Celtics, 76ers outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 33:06


    I give my reaction to the New York Giants' selections of Kayvon Thibodeaux and Evan Neal in the 2022 NFL Draft before I'm joined by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype to break down the Brooklyn Nets implosion, Bucks-Celtics matchup, 76ers outlook, and more.

    Nets Game 2 Collapse and Brooklyn's Major Roster Flaw, Mike Sielski on Jay Wright, 76ers, and Kobe Bryant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 40:20


    I detail who's to blame for the Nets game 2 collapse in Boston plus the major roster flaw holding Brooklyn back in the Eastern Conference before I'm joined by Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss Jay Wright's retirement, the 76ers, Kobe Bryant, and more.

    Three must-watch NBA first-round matchups, Which Cuse team is most likely to bounce back + Cuse defensive lineman Caleb Okechukwu on position outlook, Eat it Up or Spit it Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 40:39


    I list my top three must-watch NBA first-round matchups, breaking down the storylines attached to each before I detail which Syracuse team is most likely to bounce back next season following a historically bad year for Cuse athletics. I'm then joined by Cuse defensive lineman Caleb Okechukwu and round out the show with Eat it Up or Spit it Out.

    Syracuse MBB Roster Outlook, How the Lakers fell from Champs to the basement of the NBA, and WFAN Host Keith McPherson on the Nets and Yankees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 41:04


    I give my assessment of the Syracuse men's basketball roster off the heels of the news Cole Swider will not return and break down how the Los Angeles Lakers went from NBA champions to the basement of the league in less than two years before I'm joined by WFAN host Keith McPherson to discuss the state of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Yankees.

    Syracuse MBB lands 4-star Judah Mintz, NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview, Syracuse LB Marlowe Wax on Spring Ball, Eat it Up or Spit it Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 42:03


    I break down a major signing for Syracuse basketball and what it means for the program moving forward as well as a wild game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets as we head towards will be a memorable Eastern Conference playoffs before I'm joined by Syracuse linebacker Marlowe Wax to discuss Syracuse's spring game and I round out the show with "Eat it Up or Spit it Out".

    NFL - Craziest offseason of all time? - NCAA Tournament - St. Peters' Cinderella run, Arkansas takes down Gonzaga - NBA - Joey Crawford on his refereeing career, Kyrie Irving returns full-time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 55:28


    I breakdown what has been the most memorable NFL offseason of all time as well as the NCAA tournament, giving my takes on Saint Peter's cinderella run and Arkansas taking down top-ranked Gonzaga before I'm joined by 39-year NBA referee Joey Crawford to discuss his career and finish I the episode detailing the impact of Kyrie Irving's return as a full-time player for the Brooklyn Nets.

    Cuse MBB - ACC Tourney Recap - NBA - Nets crush 76ers - Cuse FB - Starting QB Garrett Shrader - NFL - Russell Wilson trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 52:10


    I break down Syracuse basketball's improbable near upset of Duke in the ACC tournament as well as the Brooklyn Nets' blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers in a highly anticipated matchup before I'm joined by Syracuse Football starting quarterback Garrett Shrader and round out the show with reaction to the Russell Wilson blockbuster trade.

    CUSE MBB - Duke, UNC loss breakdowns - NBA - Ja Morant + Grizzlies, Tim Capstraw on the Brooklyn Nets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 45:41


    I break down a pair of frustrating Syracuse losses to Duke and North Carolina before I dive into the phenomenon that is Ja Morant and am joined by Nets color commentator Tim Capstraw to discuss a wild season in Brooklyn.

    Cuse MBB - Breakdown + Duke preview - NBA - Top 2nd Half Questions - Cuse LB Derek McDonald + Eat it Up or Spit it Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 51:19


    I break down Syracuse basketball's struggles ahead of a matchup with Duke and give my top questions for the NBA's second half before I'm joined by Syracuse Football linebacker Derek McDonald and round out the show with Eat it Up or Spit it Out.

    CAM THOMAS LEADS THE BROOKLYN NETS TO A HISTORIC 28-POINT COMEBACK WIN AT MSG - Postgame Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 15:44


    Cam Thomas poured in 16 fourth-quarter points to lead a historic 28-point comeback win for Brooklyn at MSG. I react and break down a wild night.

    James Harden Emergency Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 21:47


    James Harden is forcing his way out of Brooklyn ahead of the trade deadline after a series of events few could have foreseen. I dive into how it all happened, what it all means, and where the Nets go from here.

    NFL Draft - Former NFL QB Glenn Foley on 2021 QB class, Prospects to Watch in Round 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 56:22


    I break down several of my favorite draft prospects, diving into what makes them top players to watch in this year's class before I'm joined by former NFL QB Glenn Foley to discuss the 2021 QB class and more.

    NBA - Buyout Market Controversy + Nets - Rod Thorn on his career, drafting Jordan, building Nets championship teams, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 64:44


    I discuss the controversy surrounding the NBA buyout market, detailing the Brooklyn Nets newest acquisitions and why the outrage is a huge overreaction before I'm joined by eight-year NBA veteran and longtime front office executive Rod Thorn to discuss his career, drafting Michael Jordan, building Nets championship teams, and more.

    NBA - Trade Deadline Winners and Losers - CBB - Top March Madness Moments - NFL - NY Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 53:53


    I breakdown the NBA trade deadline, detailing the big winners and losers before I give my top March Madness moments and discuss the New York Giants making some big splashes in free agents.

    NBA - Blake Griffin to Brooklyn, Damian Lillard, LaMelo Ball - NFL - Watt to Arizona, NFC West Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 42:21


    I discuss Blake Griffin landing in Brooklyn, detailing his fit with the Nets before I breakdown Damian Lillard's insane clutch numbers and future in Portland as well as LaMelo Ball's rookie breakout and NFC West outlook as the NFL offseason gets underway.

    NFL - Carson Wentz trade - Nate Burleson on the Super Bowl, career arch, Randy Moss + Calvin Johnson, Stafford trade, and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 67:29


    I react to the Philadelphia Eagles trading Carson Wentz to Indianapolis, breaking down what led to the trade and what's next before I'm joined by 11-year NFL veteran and NFL Network host Nate Burleson to discuss the Super Bowl, his career, Randy Moss and Calvin Johnson, the Matthew Stafford trade, and more.

    Fox Sports reporter Tom Rinaldi on his most memorable moments, toughest interviews, finding his voice, and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 57:09


    On this week's show, I interview Fox Sports reporter Tom Rinaldi on the most memorable moments of his career, his toughest interviews, finding his voice as a storyteller, and much more.

    NFL - Super Bowl recap, Brady Legacy, Carson Wentz trade - AMA Feat. Pete Haffner and Evan Chadbourn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 54:04


    I recap the Super Bowl, breaking down how the Buccaneers shut down the Chiefs offense and what this means for Tom Brady's legacy, and discuss the recent trade rumors surrounding Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz before I'm joined by my Lehigh football teammates Pete Haffner and Evan Chadbourn for an AMA.

    NFL - Super Bowl recap, Brady Legacy, Carson Wentz trade - AMA Feat. Pete Haffner and Evan Chadbourn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 53:58


    I recap the Super Bowl, breaking down how the Buccaneers shut down the Chiefs offense and what this means for Tom Brady's legacy, and discuss the recent trade rumors surrounding Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz before I'm joined by my Lehigh football teammates Pete Haffner and Evan Chadbourn for an AMA.

    NFL - Conference Championship Recap, Brady + Mahomes Legacy - Finance - Game Stop short + Wall Street fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 59:08


    I discuss last week's NFL conference championship games as well as the SuperBowl quarterback matchup and the legacies of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes before I'm joined by my Lehigh Football teammates Pete Haffner and Jack Dean to talk finance, diving into the Game Stop short and fallout on Wall Street.

    NFL - Conference Championship Recap, Brady + Mahomes Legacy - Finance - Game Stop Short + Wall Street fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 59:08


    I discuss last week's NFL conference championship games as well as the SuperBowl quarterback matchup and the legacies of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes before I'm joined by my Lehigh Football teammates Pete Haffner and Jack Dean to talk finance, diving into the Game Stop short and fallout on Wall Street.

    NFL - Conference Championship Recap, Brady + Mahomes Legacy - Finance - Game Stop short + Wall Street fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 59:26


    I discuss last week's NFL conference championship games as well as the SuperBowl quarterback matchup and the legacies of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes before I'm joined by my Lehigh Football teammates Pete Haffner and Jack Dean to talk finance, diving into the Game Stop short and fallout on Wall Street.

    Kenny Albert on his broadcasting career, Jared Porter and a major problem in sports, NFL Conference Championship picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 58:58


    I breakdown the Jared Porter firing and investigation, detailing an overarching problem in the sports world and our society before I'm joined by Fox Sports and NBC play-by-play man Kenny Albert to discuss his career and give my NFL championship weekend picks.

    NBA - James Harden trade reaction feat. Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily - NFL - Divisional Round Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 56:01


    I'm joined by Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily to breakdown Wednesday's four-team blockbuster trade that sent eight-time NBA All-Star James Harden to Brooklyn before I give my picks for this weekend's NFL divisional round.

    NFL - Eagles bench Jalen Hurts - MLB - Francisco Lindor + Mets - AMA Feat. Sam McCloskey, Wild Card weekend Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 50:52


    I discuss the Eagles handling of their Week 17 matchup, notably their benching of Jalen Hurts, as well as the New York Mets acquisition of All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor before I'm joined by my former Lehigh Football teammate Sam McCloskey for an AMA and my NFL Wild Card picks.

    NFL - Eagles Bench Carson Wentz, Washington + Giants upsets, Week 14 Picks - NBA - Harden trade suitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 40:52


    I discuss the Eagles benching of Carson Wentz and his future as well as upset wins by the Washington Football Team and New York Giants before I dive into the James Harden trade sweepstakes and the expansion of his preferred destinations and my Week 14 picks.

    NBA - Westbrook + Wall trade - NFL - The Embarrassing Eagles - AMA Feat. Pete Haffner, NFL Week 13 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 47:22


    I breakdown Wednesday's blockbuster trade between the Wizards and Rockets, offering implications for both teams, as well as the disastrous state of the Philadelphia Eagles before I'm joined by my teammate Pete Haffner for an AMA and my NFL Week 13 picks.

    Mike Vaccaro on the landscape of New York basketball, Knicks vs. Nets, Steve Cohen + Mets, Yankees, NFC East outlook, St. Bonaventure, and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 65:18


    I give my reaction to the NBA draft and a series of moves by the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets before being joined by NY Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro to discuss the Knicks vs. Nets, Steve Cohen and the Mets, Yankees, NFC East outlook, and more.

    NBA - Houston Rockets, Russell Westbrook trade request, Draft Prospects - NFL - Week 10 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 37:55


    I dive into the series of issues facing the Houston Rockets as well as some intriguing prospects ahead of the NBA Draft before I give my Week 10 NFL picks.

    NBA - 76ers + Daryl Morey - NFL - NFC East QB Outlook - AMA Feat. Pete Haffner, Week 9 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 52:57


    I discuss the Philadephia 76ers and the hiring of Daryl Morey as well as the outlook of the quarterback position in the NFC East before I'm joined by my Lehigh Football teammate Pete Haffner for an AMA and the picks of the week.

    NFL - Giants, Eagles TNF reaction, Week 7 Picks - NBA - Fox Sports Analyst Chris Broussard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 56:49


    I dive into the plethora of New York Giants issues that led to a gut-wrenching Thursday Night Football collapse as well as my Week 7 picks and am joined by Fox Sports Analyst Chris Broussard to discuss the NBA's outlook following the bubble and heading into next season, Daryl Morey, the state of New York basketball, the NBA social justice movement, and more.

    Chris Broussard on NBA Covid Outlook, Daryl Morey, Knicks + Nets, the NBA Social Justice Movement, and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 28:06


    I'm joined by Fox Sports Analyst Chris Broussard to discuss the NBA's outlook following the bubble and heading into next season, Daryl Morey, the state of New York basketball, the NBA social justice movement, and more.

    NFL - Le'Veon Bell + Jets - MLB - Yankees, Rays - NBA - Daryl Morey + Rockets - AMA, Picks of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 51:05


    I discuss Le'Veon Bell's failed tenure with the Jets, the Yankees issues getting over the hump along with the Rays' brilliant success, and Daryl Morey's time in Houston before I'm joined by my teammate Pete Haffner for an AMA and the picks of the week.

    NFL - Bill O'Brien + Texans, Picks of the Week - NBA - BIg names heading for trade block - AMA feat. Pete Haffner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 54:13


    Erik Slater discusses Bill O'Brien's tenure in Houston and everything leading up to his firing, big NBA names heading for the trade block, and his Week 5 NFL picks before being joined by Lehigh Football teammate Pete Haffner for an "ask me anything".

    Tim Capstraw on the State of the Brooklyn Nets, Steve Nash, KD + Kyrie, and the Evolution of Basketball.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 49:09


    I'm joined by Brooklyn Nets radio color analyst Tim Capstraw to discuss the state of the Brooklyn Nets following the hiring of Steve Nash and signings of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as well as the evolution of basketball.

    ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates on NFL Covid Outlook, Earl Thomas, Safety "Positional Value", and Cam Newton + New England Patriots.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 25:11


    I'm joined by ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates to discuss the outlook for the NFL season amidst the pandemic, Earl Thomas, safety positional value in an evolving market, Cam Newton and the Patriots, and more.

    Black Lives Matter Movement + George Floyd - Drew Brees and Vic Fangio comments - Rooney Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 56:29


    I am joined by Alex Motley and Jorge Portorreal to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd and breakdown comments from Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio as well as the recently proposed Rooney Rule.

    NFL Draft Recap - Favorite Picks, NFC East Power Rankings - The Last Dance - Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 90:01


    We are joined by former Lehigh quarterback Brad Mayes and former Lehigh offensive lineman Derek Lomax to discuss the NFL draft, giving our favorite picks and power ranking the NFC East for the upcoming season before Sam McCloskey joins us to debate whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the best of all time.

    NFL Draft - Top 15 Mock Draft, Sleeper Picks, Bears + Giants outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 62:30


    We give you our predictions a few days ahead of the NFL draft, including a top 15 mock draft, our favorite sleepers, and outlook on the Bears and Giants heading into Thursday.

    NFL Free Agency - Biggest Surprises, Tom Brady, DeAndre Hopkins, Bears + Giants analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 44:39


    We discuss the Corona Virus and its effect on sports before diving into NFL Free Agency, giving the biggest surprises of the opening days along with analysis of the key signings of the Bears and Giants.

    NBA - Trade Deadline, Biggest Winners and Losers, 76ers, Rockets Small Ball - NFL - Super Bowl Recap, More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 69:24


    We are joined by Sam McCloskey and Devon Bibbens to discuss the NBA trade deadline and highlight the biggest winners and losers while breaking down the most substantial deals along with a full recap of the Super Bowl and much more.

    NBA - Kobe Bryant - NFL - Eli Manning Retirement, 2004 QB Class Rankings, Super Bowl Preview + Predictions - More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 62:59


    NFL - Championship Weekend Recap, Super Bowl Predictions - MLB - Astros, Cheating in Baseball - NBA - Kyrie Irving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 45:53


    New York Giants - Joe Judge named Head Coach, Potential Coordinators, Dave Gettleman, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 20:14


    NFL - MNF Recap, Giants draft outlook, Conference Championship Picks - NBA - Doncic, Fizdale and Knicks + More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 61:37


    NFL - Bears struggles, Giants outlook + Leonard Williams trade, "Contender or Pretender", NBA Season Preview feat. Conference Predictions and Team Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 71:36


    College vs. Pro football with special guest Trox, Giants - Patriots recap, Top 5 RB rankings, Week 6 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 61:59


    NFL Week 4 Recap - Daniel Jones and Giants, Bears, Vontaze Burfict, Jalen Ramsey + Conference Breakdowns in new segment "Contender or Pretender"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 63:42


    NFL Week 1 Recap - Thursday night game, Best performances, QB Hot seat + Eat it up or Spit it out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 52:51


    NBA Finals Recap, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving Free Agency talk, Anthony Davis Sweepstakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 51:54


    I discuss the NBA finals and what Toronto's first title means for Kawhi Leonard's legacy along with a preview of the latest free agency rumors and the Anthony Davis sweepstakes.

    NFL Draft Recap - Best Value Picks, Potential Busts, Winners and Losers - NBA Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 63:52


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