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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

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

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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.