Riveting Sports Podcast that covers the NBA and NFL top stories every week. Since I am a diehard Raptors and Bills fan, the show leans into both of these franchises, but we still cover the main headlines of the week.
This week, Fritz comes on to talk about the Knicks return to the playoffs, Lakers even their 1st round series while the Clippers dig themselves into a 0-2 hole (2:05). Then, hear Fritz rant about how the Green Bay Packers have mistreated Aaron Rodgers over the course of his career (42:15).
This week, Joe Crespo joins to discuss the Clippers tanking the last two games of the season (1:30), NBA Play-in tournament (7:05), and 1st round match-ups (24:00). Then, we talk about the Israel-Palestine Conflict (34:50) and TV/movie/book recommendations (47:00).
This week, Chris Amato joins the pod to discuss how the New York Knicks continue to wreck havoc in the NBA (1:15), the New York Rangers wild feud with the Washington Capitals (44:10), and TV/Movie recommendations for the week (57:00).
This week, Fritz Kaltenbach comes on to discuss the Knicks are good again (1:45) and AD’s homecoming return leads to a tough loss to the Mavs (15:10). Then we do our NFL Draft Top 10 predictions (35:15), Way too early off-brand NFL award predictions (1:19:20), and the Derek Chauvin verdict (1:35:30),
This week, Benchtalkmedia's Kyle Ryan joins the pod to discuss the Sam Darnold Trade (1:50), Women's and Men's College Basketball Tournament (15:00), Nets stack up on buyouts (41:50), Lakers chances as a current 5 seed (48:00) and Paul Pierce's social media debacle (57:25).
This week, Conor O'Sullivan returns to discuss the Tampa Bay Raptors COVID situation plus Kyle Lowry trade rumors (1:45), Rant on how bad the Mavs are and All Star Game Preview (25:40). Then we cover Cuomo allegations and COVID Stimulus Bill (35:45) plus Conor and Dan’s entertainment recommendations for the All Star Break (58:25)
This week, Chris Amato joins the pod to discuss the Carson Wentz Trade (2:40) and JJ Watt Free Agency (11:45). Then we talk about how the Knicks matter again (21:20), Jazz have the best record in the NBA (39:45), Texas Energy issues (53:10) and Artemi Panarin's leave of absence from NYR (1:04:10).
This week, Tom Brady Super Fan Joe Crespo joins the pod to recap the Super Bowl, debate the MVP winner, GOAT talk and Halftime Show review (1:15). Then we discuss the KD debacle against the Raptors, how fun the Nets are, Knicks trade for Derrick Rose (36:50) and Stimulus Checks under Democratic leadership (50:15).
This week, Fritz comes on to recap of Packers-Rams and Bills-Ravens (1:45), Preview AFC/NFC Championship games (22:00), and Harden traded to the Nets (43:50). Then we talk about Biden's Inauguration and predict what we expect legislatively in the coming year (1:01:05).
This week, Benchtalkmedia's Kyle Ryan comes on to recap the Browns and Bills historic playoff wins (1:15), Doug Pederson out as the Eagles coach (20:20) and Divisional Round Preview (29:40). Then we round it off with some random NBA talk (50:30).
This week, Joe Crespo joins the pod to preview NFL Wild Card Weekend (1:45). Then we close with the Trump Supporters storming the Capital (46:10) and Georgia going Blue (59:30).
This week, Bills get a statement win over the Steelers (1:45), NFL Week 15 Preview (14:05), and NFL MVP discussion (46:50). Then we wrap up with a discussion on Kyrie and KD (58:10) and the Hartford Police “dead pool” story (1:10:20)
This week, Benchtalkmedia's Kyle Ryan comes on to discuss Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn out of Detroit (1:25), NFL Week 13 Preview (11:40), Lakers offseason signings (44:25). Then we close out with Santa Clara County prohibiting contact sports and the latest Supreme Court ruling in favor of large mass congregations (1:06:10).
This week, resident Raider fan Chris Amato comes on to discuss the Raiders Chiefs Primetime Classic (1:40), Ravens blow a winnable game against the Titans as well as the Packers against the Colts (18:25) and preview Thanksgiving games (33:50). Then we finish up with the City Wide Tenant Union of Rochester stopping evictions (55:20).
This week, Joe Crespo joins the pod to analyze the AFC East (1:25), Rams shockingly beat the Seahawks (26:00), and NBA trade frenzy (35:30). Then we close out with the possible cancellation of student debt (57:00) and the Reuters investigative article "Shots in the Dark" https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-police-rochester-trial/
This week, Out of Boundz host Joe McDonnell comes on to talk about the 2020 US election results (1:30). Then we recap the NFL by talking about the AFC East and how surprised we are of the Carolina Panthers (53:10).
This week, my father Dave joins the pod to recap the NFL Week 7 games following a wild weekend plus alternatives to OTs (1:30). Then we cover 12 battleground Senate races for the Nov. 3rd election (33:50)
This week, Fritz Kaltenbach comes on to discuss Packers Bucs showdown (1:45), new look Bills vs the reigning Super Bowl Champs (25:45), and the wild Texans Titans game (41:00). Then Fritz debunks some Lebron James skepticisms and why he is the GOAT (52:15).
This week, LeBron fan Brad Carriero comes on to talk about the Lakers 17th Championship and Lebron's 4th alongside a Finals MVP (1:05). Then we wrap up the pod discussing a Ringer article about conflicting NBA Owners political donations (1:02:05)
This week, Chris Amato comes to to discuss Bills Raiders (1:10), Bill O’Brien getting fired and other NFL talk (39:40). Then we round it out with the NBA Finals and the Jimmy Butler game (49:10) and Lying Lovely Warren finance fraud (1:05:00).
This week, Benchtalkmedia's Kyle Ryan comes on to talk about Doc getting fired from the Clippers (1:15), Lakers advance / WCF analysis (7:45), Heat advance / ECF analysis (23:10), NBA Finals predictions (30:50), Bills and Browns win while the Falcons falter again (40:00), Trump nominates Judge Amy Coney Barrett and his taxes come out (1:11:45)
This week, Joe Crespo comes on to discuss the Clippers debacle (1:15), Lakers Nuggets analysis (14:50), Celtics Heat series (24:08), Billy Donovan signs with the Bulls (32:28), Bills/Pats/Week 2 injuries (35:45), and RBG’s passing and Supreme Court developments (54:20)
This week, Conor O'Sullivan comes on to discuss Toronto's loss to Boston and what the Raptors do from here (1:30), Miami/Boston ECF predictions (31:15), Nuggets/Clippers Series (37:10), Houston bows down to the Lakers (45:25), West Coast Fires (56:30), and Breonna Taylor’s family settles with Louisville Police Department (1:09:05)
This week, Fritz comes on to discuss Daniel Prude BLM Protests in Rochester (2:00), Where do the Bucks go from here and Lakers massive Game 3 win (22:00), and the NFL is coming back (46:00)
This week, Conor O'Sullivan joins the pod to talk about the amazing Luka Doncic and dreadful Paul George(1:40), Nick Nurse winning Coach of the Year (16:20), Kyle Lowry’s injury (22:00), OKC makes it a series and Utah playing unbelievable basketball (29:30), and Raptors may boycott Thursday's Round 2 opener against the Celtics over the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha Wisconsin (42:40).
This week, Chris Amato comes on to talk about Disney's Magical Day, Mavs ceiling, Donovan Mitchell's greatness, and where do the Sixers go from here. We end the pod by talking about how conservatives have set up the Post Office to fail for years now
This week, Brad Carriero comes on to talk about how the NBA has a ton of beef (1:40), Raptors Celtics inevitable 2nd round matchup (18:40), Lakers and their 2nd round threats (25:15), and the Sixers without Ben Simmons (39:30). Then we close out the pod with Beirut explosion, Kamala Harris and our frustrations with political talk (46:15).
This week, Benchtalkmedia's Kyle Ryan comes on to talk about the NBA Bubble (1:30), MLB Restart debacle (39:30), and Trump's decision to redeploy troops in Europe (54:45).
This week, Joe Crespo joins the pod to discuss the Jamal Adams trade (1:45), NE Patriot players opting out of this year’s NFL season (11:00), Kyrie Irving giving money to WNBA players who opt out (26:10), Knicks hiring Tom Thibodeau (33:40), Lou Williams Strip Club dinner (49:55), and MLB restart and Seattle protests (1:02:55).
This week, Fritz Kaltenbach comes on to discuss Zion leaving the Orlando bubble for family emergency (1:30), NBA bubble Opening night (18:55), NFL Madden Ratings (39:10), John Lewis passing (1:35:10) and Portland federal raids (1:53:25).
This week, Conor O'Sullivan comes on to discuss Woj sending Missouri Senator profane email (1:30), Rajon Rondo out for 6 to 8 weeks (12:40), Brooklyn Nets basically have no one going to Orlando (22:15), Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19 (29:30), and Elena Delle Donne’s exemption denial (41:30).
This week, Out of Boundz host Joe McDonnell comes on to talk about Patrick Mahomes 10 year megadeal (8:30), Washington Deadskins will look into changing their name (14:50), Bills Twitter gets aggro about Cuomo's new law regarding professional sporting events in NY (25:30), Victor Oladipo will not be traveling to Orlando (36:45), and Maya Moore's social justice reform work (53:20).
This week, Knicks cut Alonzo Trier and their coaching search (1:40), Cam Newton signing with the Patriots which leads to an AFC East discussion (22:50), Lebron investing some serious cash into his media company Springhill Co (47:50), and NYC Congress primary wins for Bernie-crats (1:02:25)
This week, Brad Carriero comes on to talk about the latest NBA Comeback News (1:15) and the J Cole Noname beef (39:25).
This week, Joe Crespo joins the pod to talk about Kyrie’s statement about the NBA return (1:15), Rayshard Brooks tragic death (29:50), and wrap up with how COVID-19 is affecting Los Angeles.
This week, Bench talk's Kyle Ryan came on to talk about the NBA coming back (3:40), NFL's Statement about Colin Kaepernick and BLM while dissecting Drew Brees' comments about kneeling during the National Anthem (29:10), and finish off with Max Kellerman bashing the NHL (41:00).
This week, Fritz came on to talk about the Black Lives Matter protests that have been happening nationwide for the past week (1:20). Then, we do a way too early 2020-21 NFL Awards predictions, covering all the major awards from MVP to Comeback Player (47:50).
This week, Conor O'Sullivan comes on to talk about Jerry Sloan's passing (1:15), NBA return to Orlando sounds much more promising this week (6:30), Hypothetical NBA Round 2 predictions (22:25), and the Tragic Death of George Floyd (44:10).
This week, Brad Carriero joins the podcast to provide an in-depth review of the Last Dance. We go through our opinions of the documentary as a whole, how this affects Michael Jordan's legacy, and more.
This week, Chris Amato joins us to recap the Oakland Raiders draft (1:15). Then, we run through our predictions of the NBA's first round match-ups if they would start the playoffs today, starting with the Eastern Conference (32:45) and then moving to the Western Conference (51:50).
This week, Joe Crespo came on to talk about Don Shula passing away (1:50), Andy Dalton signing with the Dallas Cowboys (7:55), Patriots NFL Draft coverage and Joe’s winners/losers (14:00), Jameis Winston signing with the Saints (54:40), NBA in Disney World/Las Vegas (1:01:10), and Joe Biden on Morning Joe dismissing the Tara Reade allegations (1:08:15).
This week, Fritz came on to talk about the Packers mess of a Draft (0:50), Winners and Losers of the NFL Draft (26:20), and a Burrow/Tua/Herbert debate (48:00).
This week, Kyle Ryan came on to talk about Odell Beckham Jr and Leonard Fournette Trade Rumors (1:00), NFL Draft Top Ten picks (17:25), and Jalen Green and Isiah Todd forgoing the NCAA and will sign with a new Southern California G-League team. (1:08:35)
This week, fellow Raptors fan Conor O'Sullivan comes on to relive the 2019 Championship run (2:05), Rudy Gobert/Donovan Mitchell feud (51:55), Wisconsin Primary debacle (57:20), and Bernie Sanders dropping out of the presidential race (1:03:05)
This week, Brad Carriero came on to discuss the possible cancellation of the 2019-20 NBA season (0:55) and the Chicago Bulls are looking for a new Executive VP of Basketball Operations (16:15). Then we take a deep dive into Childish Gambino's latest album 3.15.20 and discuss the artwork, message, and style of this revolutionary album.
This week, Fritz came on and we did an extensive GOAT debate for both football and basketball. For the NFL, we talk about which Quarterback is the GOAT and how hard it is for a non-QB to be involved in the conversation (0:55). Then we move over to the NBA to discuss the pros and cons of the Jordan/LeBron debate (29:05).
This week, Joe Crespo comes on to talk about NE Patriots departures (1:05), New England arrivals/re-signings (18:20) and overall grade for the Patriots (28:20). Then, we talk about Darius Slay getting traded to the Eagles (32:30), Teddy Bridgewater signing with the Panthers (38:50), how the Coronavirus is affecting LA (46:00) and Joe Biden looks like the presumptive Democratic candidate (51:40).
This week, Kyle Ryan comes on to podcast to discuss how the Coronavirus affected both our personal lives and sports addiction (0:50), then we discuss the roller coaster that was the first two days of NFL Free Agency (15:30).
This week, Chris Amato came on to talk about Josh Norman signing with the Bills (1:40), Spike Lee and the Knicks fiasco (13:20), Battle of LA Part 3 (25:00), LeBron MVP talk (30:35), Super Tuesday recap (39:15) and National Media coverage of Joe Biden and comparing Brexit/Boris Johnson to the US presidential race (49:00)
This Sunday, my Dad came on to talk about the Raptors Bucks game Tuesday night (1:20), the Rockets benefiting from the ultimate Small Ball roster (10:10), LA Clippers legitimacy to the Throne (16:45), my Dad guesses each state's capital on Super Tuesday as well as our predictions (19:30), and Mayor Pete suspends his presidential campaign (51:10).
First time guest Joe Crespo came on to discuss Tom Brady's Future (0:55), What does Dallas do with Dak Prescott (13:40), NBA All Star weekend and LA’s reaction to Kobe Bryant’s death (21:40), John Beilein resigning from the Cavs (33:30), Kyrie's season ending shoulder surgery (38:50), and Nevada Caucus results/California Primary predictions (46:45).