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This is Sports on the Brain and I am your humble host Mando. This is the place to be to get your New York sports and much more straight up! I'm just a kid from Queens, New York, born and raised. I eat, breathe, sleep and live NY Sports, especially the Gi

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    • Aug 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Last game of the season...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 11:54


    This episode is the final game of Season 1...but after taking an off season break, season 2 is coming down the pipe...with Godzilla, Star Wars and stories too...ADHD style...and of course, sports.

    I'm back...again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 12:57


    Filling in the past and a peak into the future.

    The 2022 NFL Draft is finally here Jets and Giants fans!...and good-bye Nets.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 46:29


    The 2022 NFL Draft is here...Jets and Giants are on the clock! Ready to hear something good...and fun? This is it! #NYGIANTS #NYJETS #NFLDRAFT

    Julius Randle gone already?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 23:57


    Tunde joins the show to discuss the current state of Julius Randle's status with the New York Knicks. Will he be traded? I think so. #newyorkknicks #NBA #knicks

    The Knicks Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 46:16


    The Knicks have the young guns to build on for the future and they were on full display in Miami. #nyknicks #theknickskids

    March Madness and St. Peter's!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 8:02


    Can St. Peter's be this generations' Hoosiers? That would be so cool!

    Baseball?...finally.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 9:01


    It seems like the brains of baseball have figured out how to get along long enough to split up the billions of dollars on the platter before them...and actually play a season...for the fans. I'll believe it when I see it. #MLB #baseball #baseballfans #lockout

    Knicks meltdown and NASCAR showdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 11:55


    Getting knocked around and getting ready to bang around. With Julius Randle getting ejected in a crushing loss to the Suns, the question is asked again, can Randle be the Man in NY? After Larson puts Elliot into the wall in California, Hendricks teammates are under the scope going into Vegas! NY Knicks and NASCAR. #NASCAR @NASCAR #NYKNICKS @NYKNICKS

    Fast cars, football and fishing...and basketball too.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 49:05


    So much going on in the sports world. I'm gonna touch base on the Super Bowl and this year's Great American Race, the Daytona 500. Also going to talk about the NY Knicks going into the second half of the NBA season with the "mutual" decision to have PG Kemba Walker sit the the rest of the year out. And in between, a fishing story...about a boy and his dad. #NASCAR #NFL #NBA #NYKNICKS #FISHING

    Happy Birthday Sis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 14:00


    It's her birthday and I am sharing a story or two about my sister and me and the sports memories that we shared together.

    Knicks trading deadline disappointment...is there a plan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 7:07


    The Knicks do nothing at the NBA trading deadline today...and the disappointing season continues. What is the plan the the front office has going forward...is there even a plan? https://twitter.com/MandosBrain

    Knicks (we stink) trade deadline eve...what will we do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 6:26


    The New York Knickerbockers, our Knicks, are a mess...and the trading deadline is upon us. Who is going? Is anyone going?...I hope so! #Knicks #newyorkknicks #nba

    Brady still retiring? and Burrow the future king?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 14:03


    The NFL and sports world is still in limbo as everyone waits to hear "officially" what the GOAT, Tom Brady will do. And are we seeing the next great QB grow right before our eyes?...Joe Burrow sure looks like The Man as he leads the Cincinnati Bengals into the Super Bowl against the L.A. Rams. #tombrady #joeburrow #nfl #superbowl

    Tom Brady is hanging up the cleats! (or is he?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 9:52


    Breaking news today, and still rumor, has the GOAT Tom Brady calling it a career and will retire. #tombrady #GOAT #NFL #nygiants #newenglandpatriots #tb12

    Cowboys and Eagles lose...Giants fans rejoice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 9:17


    I'm not sure what this says about me but as a die hard New York Giants fan...this has been a good week We started the week off getting rid of our terrible GM and head coach...and we ended it with the Eagles and the Cowboys both losing today in the opening round of the payoffs. Yaaaaaaaaay!

    The NY Giants clean house...finally.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 7:21


    The NY Football Giants have ripped the Band Aid off and gotten rid of the GM and head coach. As bad as it's been, is this the light at the end of the tunnel? The owners have got to get this one right. They have to get the GM selection right. The GM has to get the right leader for this team. Giants fans deserve it.

    Knicks electric buzzer beater win! Randle gives the thumbs down.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 9:56


    In this "Chunky" episode, I talk about the electric buzzer beating win by the New York Knickerbockers over the Boston Celtics....but Julius Randle pulls a Javier Baez and gives a thumbs down to the fans during the game...not cool. Love the win though!

    Giants and Jets...one game left.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 5:28


    The Giants and the Jets have one game left, mercifully. The Giants are in chaos with their seemingly on his way out GM...and maybe HC Joe Judge? But who has the brighter immediate future right now?

    Back to reality for our Knicks and Giants...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 20:08


    We are going raw and naked this episode! The Giants win streak ends at one...unfortunate but not a surprise. The Knickerbockers will not go 81-1 but their future looks a whole lot brighter than Big Blue this season.

    Knicks win!...and the Giants too!...what?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 32:45


    The Knicks open up the NBA season on a roll and are looking good! The New York Football Giants are rolling too!...well, they are on a one game win streak...but I'll take it! It's a good week and this is a goooood episode...strap in and let's get it on!!! #giants #nyknicksforever #nyknicks #nygiants

    Season opening thriller for the Knicks and we play NY Giants GM.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 53:21


    The Knicks open the NBA season with an overtime thriller at the Garden and the Giants continue to disappoint. It's only the first Knicks game of the year but was a fun one...mixed with a heavy dose of anxiety! This is a playoff team and if everyone stays healthy, it's gonna be a team not many will want to play...especially in the Garden. On the other hand, the Giants continue their slide of losing. The trading deadline is coming up November 2nd and we must be active...sellers. We talk about who stays and who goes, including the "gold jacket running back" and the "hog molly" GM. #nygiantsfans #nyknicks

    New York Knicks season preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 38:49


    The Knicks are back baby! The thoughts on the upcoming season from two cats who know what they are talking about.

    Eating Giants vs Cowboys crow and where in the world is Kyrie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 50:03


    The Giants lose to Dallas and I am eating some crow. That being said, I will never turn my back on the Giants, especially to the hated Cowboys. The fellas from Nothing Snooty on Youtube are back for our NFC East roundtable and Matt is gloating in his Cowboys fandom. Steve and I are recovering from this weekend's games. But there is no rolling over...don't miss this! Rangers open up tonight and the Knicks are up next week. I love the fact that NYC basketball drama is surrounding the Nets not not my Knicks...and Kyrie is in the eye of the storm...and I tell you where I stand...you might be surprised.

    Where have you been for 3 months dude?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 24:28


    A bonus episode filling you in on the last 3 months of "being missing"! Moving the family, a cracked rib and a new studio...craziness galore!

    Back in the New York Groove!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 45:05


    Sports on the Brain is back! As your humble host Michael, I am back after a break (literally a rib break...lol) with all of your New York Sports from the perspective of a die hard NY sports fan...a kid from Queens! This episode I say hello again to my fellow Giants, Mets, Knicks and Rangers fans...I really missed you guys and gals. Don't worry, I will not forget the Jets, Yankees or Islanders fans...I've got brothers rooting for the other side too. We have a special NFC East football roundtable with the guys from the YouTube sensation, Nothing Snooty. Matt and Steve may be Cowboys and Washington fans but they're alright...lol...and they know their stuff. It will be fun! So c'mon down...strap in and let's get it on!

    Sports on the Brain Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 1:35


    Trailer for Sports on the Brain. This is Sports on the Brain and I am your humble host Michael. This is the place to be to get your New York sports fix. I'm just a kid from Queens, NYC born and raised. I eat, breathe, sleep and live NY Sports, especially my teams, the Giants, the Knicks, the Mets and the Rangers. Don't worry though, I've got friends and family who love the "other" NY teams, so I'll be covering them too. I'll be flying solo but will be having interviews and guest drop ins along the way. So get ready everybody, this is gonna be fun. Strap in and let's get it on!

    Happy 80th Birthday Mom! Football and Pancakes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 9:52


    I just wanted to share a memory of pancake breakfasts with my brothers before our high school football games in NYC and thinking about her on her 80th birthday, how important my mom was to me in those very important days when I fell in love with football. https://www.sportsonthebrain.fm/ https://twitter.com/MandosBrain

    School's out for summer...but deGrom is still dealing and the NFL is coming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 16:52


    The last episode before the short summer break and the comeback. The Mets Jacob deGrom (what a surprise), the Giants & Jets, yaaay the Nets and Lakers lost and fast cars and cool ice. https://twitter.com/MandosBrain https://www.sportsonthebrain.fm/ https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-on-the-brain-1626167

    My NY teams, let's go Mets...no love for the Nets and the BIG announcement.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 18:16


    My NY teams, no love for the Nets and summer break is coming! I just want to share with you guys and gals who I love in NY sports and how much I love this podcast thing...it's you, that's it. And I have something to say...like that's a surprise. https://twitter.com/MandosBrain https://www.sportsonthebrain.fm/ https://www.podchaser.com/users/mando

    Naomi Osaka and the petty media dips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 13:09


    Why does Naomi Osaka have to give the press anything after sharing a mental health issue?

    Knicks fall short but deGrom rises!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 22:12


    The NY Knicks lose in disappointing fashion and their season is over. Jacob deGrom continues to dominate unlike anybody in all sports. Plus, my fitness journey (it's kind of stuck in one place). https://twitter.com/MandosBrain

    NY Knicks Game 4 reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 8:17


    The Knicks lose in terrible fashion toThe Hawks and find themselves facing elimination going back to the Garden for game 5.

    NY Knicks Game 4 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 1:50


    The NY Knicks face another must win game in Atlanta vs the Hawks.

    NY Knicks in the ATL for Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 30:37


    The NY Knicks are in Atlanta for Game 3 against the Hawks. Will the diehard Knicks fans take over State Farm Arena and help rally the Knickerbockers to victory? Tunde joins the show with his expert analysis and perspective of being a die hard Knicks fan living in Atlanta. Go NY Go NY Go!!! https://twitter.com/MandosBrain https://www.sportsonthebrain.fm/

    Knicks win Game 2 and clip the Hawks!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 27:49


    The NY Knicks win Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks and even up the series at 1-1 with a gritty performance at a rocking Madison Square Garden. I talk with Mike, a.k.a. Big Poppa, about being at the Garden for the game and sharing that experience with his son. https://www.sportsonthebrain.fm/

    NY Knicks Playoffs Game 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 21:49


    I talk with another NY Knicks die hard fan, Tunde Franklin, about our Knicks going into a must win Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks at the Garden tonight. Go NY, Go NY, Go!!! https://twitter.com/MandosBrain https://www.sportsonthebrain.fm/

    New York Knicks...Playoffs...Game 1 is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 6:25


    The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs after a million years! I'm a die hard NY Knicks fan and I am loving it all...the now baby!

    Aaron Rodgers those darn quarterbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 22:01


    Aaron Rodgers is not happy in Green Bay and wants what TomBrady has, Deshaun Watson talk is crickets and a scrub QB takes his shot at Tim Tebow. Also, my trying to not be so fat journey. http://sportsonthebrain.fm/ https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-on-the-brain-1626167 https://twitter.com/MandosBrain https://www.facebook.com/MandosBrain

    TimTebow and the 2021 NFL Schedule Release

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 37:45


    The NFL releases the 2021 schedule, I'm gonna get fit and Tim Tebow is back and getting the opportunity to play for the Jags and his old coach. Love it or hate it, (and you will get to know exactly how I feel) it's happening. https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-on-the-brain-1626167 https://www.facebook.com/MandosBrain https://twitter.com/MandosBrain

    Get your 2021 NFL Draft post game good stuff here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 52:21


    Talking about last weeks NFL draft with a special guest, Tunde, and some extra good stuff about the Giants and the Jets moves. As usual in today's NFL, it's all about the quarterback...and this year it's no different. 5 QB's in the first 15 picks and the last guy picked, going to the New England Patriots, might be happier than the guy going earlier to the Chicago Bears. It's a holiday with the NFL Draft...or at least it should be. I love me some NFL. https://twitter.com/MandosBrain https://www.facebook.com/MandosBrain https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-on-the-brain-1626167

    NFL Draft Review Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 1:56


    A teaser of our next NFL episode and why you should have checked out my picks for yesterday's Kentucky Derby.

    NFL Draft Day 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 5:22


    QB's continue to dominate the draft and the news. Tampa Bay drafts Tom Brady's pupil and ARod wants out of Green Bay!

    NFL Draft Round 1 QB Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 9:58


    Bonus episode talking about the quarterbacks taken in the 1st round. two fell out of the top 10 and why the last guy picked might be the happiest.

    NFL Draft Tailgate Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 10:18


    NFL Draft Tailgate Day 1 with a very special expert guest.

    NFL Draft Pre Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 20:07


    The 2021 NFL Draft is upon us! For all of us who love football, and for those who don't realize they love it yet, the NFL Draft is an exciting time. It is full of hope...and a heck of a lot of anxiety! And because I'm so excited...and wacky...I'm planning on an episode every day this weekend to blab about the draft. Join me and our tribe! https://twitter.com/MandosBrain https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-on-the-brain-1626167

    deGrom soothes my OCDness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 3:10


    NY Mets Jacob deGrom's laser focus brilliance soothes my OCD with joy of watching near perfection. Rate and review is always nice! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-on-the-brain-1626167 https://twitter.com/MandosBrain https://www.mlb.com/news/jacob-degrom-sets-career-high-in-strikeouts

    Super League Greed fails and the Beautiful Game's Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 30:59


    The stunning announcement of the football Super League and its even more stunning spanking by the fans. Also, why soccer/football is good for my mental health.

    Less Brooklyn Nets & more deGrom runs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 22:57


    Why are some teams, with great winning records, not as likable as a player who, as great as he is, just can't get a win?

    Old School vs New School and getting back to the ballpark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 26:34


    Old school meets new school in baseball and the game's life might just depend on it. Also, we talk about fans returning to ballparks and how it is affecting our mental health. If you would like, and that would be cool, rate and review on Podchaser.com https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-on-the-brain-1626167

    The Season Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 17:57


    The official first episode. The beginning of something...something different...something sports. It's baseball season and I'm gonna share with you some good stuff and the day when I fell in love with sports. sportsonthebrain.fm Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-on-the-brain-1626167 For the second year in a row, we'll be donating 25 cents to https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ (Meals on Wheels America)'s https://mealsonwheelsamerica.org/make-good-go-further (Go Further Fund) for EVERY podcast and episode review left on Podchaser in April 2021! We'll also DOUBLE the donation amount anytime a podcaster replies to a review! This year will be even better than the last! We've partnered with some fantastic organizations who are helping us raise even more money! Twitter: https://twitter.com/MandosBrain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MandosBrain LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sports-on-the-brain-2021/

    Episode 0 (Itty Bitty Pre-launch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 1:32


    Launch and episode 1 is next week! I have a question for you and want to know when sports struck you like a bolt of lightning!

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