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An irreverent look at sports, pop culture, and everything in between from three best friends from Boston. What the podcast lacks in insider info, we make up for it bad ideas, ridiculous stories, and a lot of laughs (we hope).

Pat Cusick, John Doyle, and Mark Cocuzzo


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
    • 177 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Save It For The Podcast!

    The Tatum Injury, Future of the Celtics, NBA Playoffs, Patriots OTAs, the .500 Sox & Filling the Boston Sports Void

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 53:13


    Pat and Mark run the two-man game and discuss the fallout from the Jayson Tatum injury and what it means for the future of the Celtics, before diving into the remaining NBA Playoff matchups before wrapping up with a quick check-in on the .500 Red Sox and Patriots OTAs in what could be a bleak summer around the Boston sports landscape

    Celtics v Knicks, NBA Playoffs, State of the Sox & Patriots Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 61:44


    The guys discuss the Celtics loss vs NYK, The NBA Playoffs at large, the state of the Red Sox and more thoughts on the Patriots 2025-26 season

    Bizarre Belichick Stuff, NFL Draft / 2025 Patriots Expectations, Celtics Advance & NBA Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 81:59


    Celtics v Magic, NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 90:22


    Gator Boys Win The Tourney, NBA Big Picture, Will Campbell's Arms Are Still Short & Losers of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 118:11


    Red Sox Struggle, Final Four, 1v1 Basketball Tournament vs Mankind & Loser of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 98:50


    The guys kick off this week's episode expressing their hatred for April Fools' Day (0:00) before discussing the Red Sox slow start, John Henry's commitment to winning and the torpedo bat drama (9:22). Then, with the Final Four set, they debate whether or not the four 1 seeds advancing is good or bad for the tournament, the impact of NIL and Cooper Flagg / the history of 'can't miss' NBA prospects (34:11) Finally, the guys wrap up sports by discussing how far they would advance in a 1v1 basketball tournament against all of mankind (55:47). Then, Loser of the Week features a man hauled out of an airplane bathroom mid-flight, an influencer's viral morning routine and betting on the NHL to win free sandwiches (01:08:50)

    Bad Seafood Chains, The Sweet Sixteen, Stefon Diggs to the Pats, Sox Season Opener!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 101:40


    The guys chat about horrible chain restaurant experiences and adults who are overly enthusiastic about parades (0:00) before diving into March Madness, the lack of Cinderellas this year and previewing the best matchups in The Sweet 16 (20:11). Then, the guys discuss what the Stefon Diggs signing means for the Patriots, The pros and cons of bringing in a ball-hungry WR and bicker over how to use the 4th overall pick in this year's NFL draft (50:30) before wrapping up with some final Red Sox thoughts and what to watch for around the rest of the MLB on the eve of baseball's domestic opening day (01:18:13)

    Full March Madness Preview, Some Rare Optimism for the Sox, Celtics & Loser of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 78:22


    Pat and Mark run the two man game this week and dive head first into the March Madness Tournament giving previews of all 4 regions, upsets and finals predictions. Then, Mark gives us a rare bit of optimism ahead of the Red Sox 2025 campaign, the guys do a pulse check on the Celtics and Eastern Conference Playoff picture before ending with another Mavs-centric Loser of the Week.

    March Madness, NFL Free Agency, Celtics City & a Review of the Top 100 Sports Moments of 21st Century

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 102:48


    The guys kick off this week's installment by briefly discussing March Madness, the start of the major conference tournaments, the recipe for a Cinderella run and Mark's obsession with Sister Jean before diving into NFL Free Agency (16:34), The chaotic WR market and the Patriots spending spree. Then, they discuss episodes 1 & 2 of HBO's Celtics City, the legacy of the Celtics early dynasty and what the franchise means to the city of Boston (54:34). Finally, the guys wrap up this week with several notes for The Ringer staff, who recent published a list of The Top 100 Sports Moments of the 21st Century (01:08:27)

    NFL Draft, Sizing Up The Cavs & Nuggets, March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 85:15


    The guys take a look at current NFL Mock Drafts after the combine to discuss what the Patriots should do with the 4th overall pick, recap the Celtics weekend against Cleveland & Denver and give some first thoughts on this year's fast-approaching March Madness Tournament. Finally, they wrap up with Loser of the Week featuring a German ref's unfortunate injury and the officially cursed Dallas Mavericks.

    Celts & Cavs Cruise, RIP Podcast P(And The 76ers) Luka vs Mavs, Sox Add Bregman & AirKraft Stinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 86:27


    The guys discuss Doyle's trip home, the unexpected success of the Four Nations Tournament and dive into the state of the NBA with a Pu-Pu platter of topics ranging from the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture, Paul George pausing Podcast P, The Disastrous 76ers, Luka vs Mavs & more. Then, they wrap up the weekly review in sports with a pulse-check on the Red Sox after adding Alex Bregman and what reasonable expectations should be for the team this season. Finally, Loser of Week features the Patriots and their ancient "AirKrafts" and a mid-flight tragedy becomes a nightmare seating assignment for an Australian couple traveling abroad

    Super Bowl Recap, NBA Post-Trade Deadline Power Rankings & Loser of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 84:30


    Understanding The Craziest Trade In NBA History(Oh, And Also Full SB LIX Preview, Predictions & Props!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 85:22


    NFC / AFC Championship Recap, What's Next For The Losers, Latest NFL Coaching Hires & Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 75:39


    Conference Championships Are Set! Divisional Recap, Super Bowl Best Case Scenarios, Celts & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 72:07


    Patriots Land Vrabel, Wild Card Recap, Divisional Round Predictions, Celtics Recent Stumbles & 50 Things a Man Should Not Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 90:35


    Happy New Year! Patriots Fire Mayo, NFL Wild Card Weekend Predictions, CFP Thoughts & Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 91:47


    Weekly Patriots Panic Meter, Lions/ Bills Shootout, Sox Make a Spalsh & Can Anyone Stop Josh Allen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024


    College Football Playoff is Set! NFL Week 14 Recap: KC Miracle Season Continues, Sneaky Tough AFC Teams, NFC Pretenders and Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 1:37


    Thanksgiving Week Recap - This Year We Are Grateful For: NFL Coaching Malpractice, Pleasant Surprises / Biggest Disappointments, Real-Life Roy Donks & A 6 Million Dollar Banana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 0:01


    Tyson v. Paul, Drake Maye Continues to Impress, AFC Playoff Picture, Celtics Rolling & Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 96:08


    Pat & Doyle Toss the Pigskin Around: Patriots Win, Woeful AFC Playoff Hopefuls, Coaching Hot Seats, Expanded CFP Picture & Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 69:56


    NFL: Real or Fake, Patriots Pros & Cons, Early Celtics Thoughts & Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 75:14


    Doyle & Mark Are Unsupervised! Yankees / Dodgers Thoughts, Patriots Finally Win, NFL Trade Deadline Buyers & Sellers & Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 70:35


    Highs and Lows: Celtics Drop Banner 18 / Dominate on Opening Night, Patriots Humiliate Themselves in London, The NFC North is Loaded, NFL Power Rankings & Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 82:58


    Drake Maye Debut Grades, NFL Playoff Picture, MLB Postseason thoughts & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 99:58


    The guys discuss Drake Maye's first start, NFL Wildcard hopefuls, the MLB postseason and give Losers of the Week

    NFL Contenders V. Pretenders, Drake Maye Era Begins in NE, MLB Postseason thoughts and Loser of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 96:37


    NFL Week 2 Recap, Early Season Panic Meters, Patriots / Seahawks reactions and Loser of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 68:06


    Pat and Mark run the two-man game this week's episode recapping a wild Week 2 around the NFL, an early season Panic Meter check-in on hopeful contenders and knee-jerk reactions to Patriots / Seahawks. A musician attempts an ill-advised endorsement of a presidential candidate and ends up the focus of Loser of the Week.

    NFL Week 1 Recap, Patriots Pleasantly Surprise, BC Top 25, Loser of the Week &More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024


    NFL season kicks off as we recap all the most surprising results from week 1 including the Patriots stunning upset in Cincinnati. We discuss some of the biggest matchups going into week 2, the bottom 5 QBs in the league and Cusick's BC Eagles cracking the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2018. Loser of the Week is back! Coach Prime and an FSU super fan find themselves on the hot seat!

    NFL Season is Back & So Are We! Division Previews, Patriots' Thoughts, Super Bowl Predictions & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 80:26


    The boys are back! After a crazy summer, your fearless SIFTP hosts are back to guide you through NFL Season. Pat, Mark, and John start off by diving into the Patriots and what to expect from the team this season while pondering if there is any reason for hope. Next, the guys preview every division in the NFL, offering up their favorite teams, picks to win, underdogs they like, and biggest question marks. The guys also give their Super Bowl predictions, toss out some hot takes, and question how many full games of the Patriots that Mark will actually watch.

    The Boston Celtics are NBA Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 77:26


    Finally after over 140 episodes, the SIFTP guys can finally celebrate a championship for one of their teams. In this week's episode, Pat, John, and Mark recap the Celtics' title winning performance, taking a look at how they beat the Mavericks, what stood out from the season, where this team ranks among the Boston championship teams of the past 25 years, and everything in between. The guys also offer up some final criticisms for the national coverage around the Celtics and the various talking heads who got the team wrong all season long.

    Episode 142: Celtics Jump Out to 2-0 Lead Over Mavericks, Potential Adjustments, KP's Health, and Keys to the Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 78:32


    This week, Mark, John & Pat dive into the NBA Finals and how the Boston Celtics built a 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks. The guys discuss the advantages the Celtics have, Kristaps Porzingis' health, what adjustments Dallas can make, and what they expect to see the rest of the series. Last but not least, everyone offers up their Loser of the Week as the guys tear into AI nuts and the Red Sox ownership.

    Celtics vs Mavericks NBA Finals Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 90:10


    The NBA Finals are finally almost here and the Boston Celtics are back where they belong on the biggest stage of them all. This week at SIFTP, it's all about diving into the Celts vs Mavs matchup. Mark, John, & Pat dive into the major storylines, the key matchups, players to focus on, and then offer up their favorite bets and series predictions. The guys also debate a fun toss up about what's the earliest decade you where being the richest man in the world is better than your current life. Last but not least the guys offered up their Losers of the Week with a focus on bad media coverage around Caitlin Clark and the worst music video of all time by Darren Waller.

    Episode 140: Celtics Sweep Pacers & Head to NBA Finals, Mavs vs Timberwolves, Celtics' National Media Coverage & Best Surprising Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 84:15


    Pat, John and Mark are back with another loaded episode of SIFTP. The guys recap the Boston Celtics' sweep over the Indiana Pacers, touching on the key players and plays from the series, what we learned about the team, and what will be key moving forward. The guys' also dive into the Mavericks vs Timberwolves series and discuss what to expect from a likely Mavs vs Celts Matchup. In Toss Up, our fearless hosts debate who are some of the more surprising athletes they have watched, guys who might not look the part but succeed anyways. Last but not least, everyone offers up their Loser of the Week as the guys offer up particularly criticism for the way the national media has covered the Celtics during the playoffs.

    Episode 139: Celtics are Headed to the Eastern Conference Finals, NBA Playoffs, Bruins Battle Panthers & Patriots' Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 78:09


    This week, Pat, Mark, & John recap the Celtics series clinching victory over the Cavaliers before diving into the media coverage of the team, what to except in the Eastern Conference Finals, and overall thoughts on the Cs' performance so far. They also go over the other NBA playoff series and who they expect to win. The guys also chat about the Bruins' series against the Panthers and then dive into the recently released Patriots' schedule. Last but not least, everyone picks their Loser of the Week.

    Episode 139: Celtics, NBA Playoffs, Drake Maye, & Patriots/NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 73:45


    This week, Pat, Mark and John dive into the Celtics playoff performance so far and what to expect moving forward. They also recap the other three series and some of the surprising results. The guys also chat about the Patriots selecting Drake Maye and the rest of the teams draft. Last but not least, everyone picks their Loser of the Week.

    Episode 137: Celtics, NBA Playoffs, & NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 84:25


    This week, Pat and John dive into the Celtics vs Heat, what they expect from the series, and what the Celts need to show in the first round. They also cover all of the NBA playoffs, examining the toughest series, what team's are under most pressure, and who has impressed so far. The guys also dive into the NFL draft and look at what the Patriots' need to do over the coming days to improve the team.

    Episode 136: Final Four, Caitlin Clark, Zach Edey, DJ Burns & UConn Plus NBA Playoff Races & MLB Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 72:35


    This week, Pat, Mark & John dive into everything related to the upcoming NCAA Final Fours. They discuss Caitlin Clark's incredible performance against LSU and her overall impact on college basketball. They also look at whether anyone can stop UConn, the DJ Burns vs Zach Edey matchup, and a whole lot more. The guys also chat about MLB Opening Day and the ongoing NBA Playoff races. Last but not least everyone weighs in on a unanimous Loser of the Week.

    Episode 135: NCAA Tournament, Celtics Clinch the East, Gambling Scandals, & MLB Futures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 78:35


    This week, Pat, John & Mark dive into the start of the NCAA Tournament and cover the lack of upsets, teams poised to make a run, what 1 seed is most in danger, and a whole lot more. They also cover the Celtics' officially clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the ongoing gambling sagas in the MLB and NBA, and discuss a few teams they like this upcoming MLB season. In Toss Up, they guys debate what they would choose between having to wear a fedora everywhere they go for the rest of their life or having two small drops of urine in every drink they have for the rest of their lives.

    Episode 134: March Madness Mega Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 50:33


    March Madness is finally here! Pat, John & Mark dive into the brackets, offering up their favorite games, potential sleepers, upset possibilities, and who they like to make it all the way to the Final Four. The guys work their way through each side of the bracket and cover tons of teams in depth to help you fill out your own bracket.

    Episode 133: NCAA Tournament, Celtics Roadtrip, & NFL Free Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 94:31


    This week, Pat, Mark, & John recap the Celtics most recent stretch of games including big wins and frustrating losses to the Cavs and Nuggets. They also preview some NCAA conference tourneys and touch on teams to watch before diving into the start of NFL free agency and what the Patriots need to do to be successful. Last but not least, everyone picks their Loser of the Week.

    Episode 132: Celtics are Rolling, NCAA Basketball Thoughts, NFL Draft, & Racing for Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 114:01


    The boys are back after some technical issues threw off the last couple of episodes! Pat, Mark & John dive into the state of the NBA following the All Star break, examining the current hot run by their beloved Celtics and what they want to see before the playoffs start, as well as covering the brutal West and who the Celts might face in the East by comparison. The guys also dive into the college hoops and discuss teams they like or don't trust as March Madness nears. They also briefly chat about the NFL Draft and some ugly results from the players' survey for the Patriots. In Toss Up, our fearless hosts debate whether they would put their life on the line in a race against a random American for a chance at $5 million. Last but not least, everyone picks their Loser of the Week.

    Episode 131: Super Bowl Recap, Mahomes' Legacy, & NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 57:41


    Pat, Mark & John recap everything from the Super Bowl, dive into what it means for the legacies of everyone involved from Mahomes to Shanahan and more. They also debate where it ranks on the list of best Super Bowls in history. The guys also discuss the NFL draft, the recent mocks, and what they hope the Patriots do. Unfortunately technical issues killed Loser of the Week this week.

    Episode 130: Super Bowl Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 73:14


    It's Super Bowl time and Pat, Mark, and John are back to offer up all of their takes on everything related to the big game from who is gonna win, who will be MVP, first TD scorer, the color of the gatorade, the length of the anthem and everything in between.

    Episode 129: Super Bowl Set, Mahomes Beats Lamar, Lions Collapse & NFL Coaching Hires

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 88:15


    This week, Pat, John & Mark recap the AFC and NFC championship, dive into how the Chiefs and 49ers won, as well as cover the collapse by the Lions and what the future holds for the losing teams. The guys also give their initial thoughts on the Super Bowl before chatting about the Celtics and the NBA. Last but not least, everyone picks their Loser of the Week.

    Episode 128: Patriots' & Bill Belichick Split Up, NFL Playoffs, Best Movie or TV Show of 2023, & Loser of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 83:32


    Pat, Mark, & John dive into the “mutual parting of ways” between Bill Belichick & the Patriots, discussing what this means for the franchise, was it the right decision, was Jerod Mayo the right hire, and how the front office is shaping up. The guys also delve into the NFL playoffs, surprises from Wild Card Weekend, and what to expect in this weekend's games. In Toss Up, our fearless hosts debate the best thing they watched this year, between all movies and TV. Last but not least, everyone offers up their candidate for Loser of the Year.

    Episode 127: Patriots' Draft & Coaching Situation, NFL Playoffs, & QB Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 94:30


    Pat, John & Mark are back to recap the sad end to the Patriots' season, discuss what is next for the franchise, and what the team needs to do in the playoffs. They also dive into the upcoming NFL playoffs, talk about potential sleepers and some big QB questions. Last but not least, everyone picks their Loser of the Year from the NFL season.

    Episode 126: NFL Rollercoaster, Patriots' Futility, Celtics' Season, & Xmas Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 100:30


    Pat, John & Mark dive into another crazy week in the NFL filled with upsets, bad QB play, and a lot of tenuous playoff positions. They also cover the Patriots' loss to the Chiefs and what the team should do moving forward. The guys also dive into the hot start to the year for the Celtics and the recently signed Shohei Ohtani contract. In Toss Up, our fearless hosts delve into their Christmas traditions and what are must haves for them. Last but not least, everyone offers up their Loser of the Week.

    Episode 125: Patriots' Continue to Stink, NFL QB Mess, & College Football Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 83:48


    This week, Pat, Mark, & John, cover the Patriots' pathetic game against the Chargers before diving into the past week's NFL results, the plethora of QB injuries, and who has the most to win or prove over the next week. They also dive into the college football playoff controversy and discuss what the criteria should be. Last but not least, everyone picks their Loser of the Week.

    Episode 124: Patriots Win by Losing, NFL Playoff Picture, NBA In Season Tourney, and NCAA Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 74:15


    This week, Pat, Mark, & John recap the Loser Bowl between the Patriots and the Giants and discuss how pathetic the performance was, what they were rooting for, and how this impacts the Patriots' draft options. They also dive into the NBA's in season tournament and the Celtics' recent run, as well as touch on college football, conference championship games, and the playoff. Last but not least, everyone offers up their Loser of the Week.

    Episode 123: Patriots' Draft Hopes, NFL Playoff Picture, QB Injuries, Celtics Hot Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 101:01


    This week, Pat, Mark, & John dive into another week in the NFL, examining the chances the Patriots can get the number one pick in the draft, discussing QB injuries, and offering up their thoughts on the most likely playoff teams. The guys also chat about college football and dive into the hot start to the season for the Celtics. In Toss Up, our hosts debate the recently viral question about the “most manly thing” someone can do. Last but not least, everyone picks their Loser of the Week.

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