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Join hosts Paul "PJ" DiBiase and Eric "EMac" MacAndrew as they take an informative and entertaining look at sports issues past, present and future, with a distinct New England flair.

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    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 188 5/28/25 Red Sox update, Patriots 2025 schedule, NBA Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 88:58


    In this episode we discuss-Red Sox recent strugglesNBA and NHL playoffsPatriots 2025 scheduleDumb and Dumber on hockeyBoston vs the world trivia2001 Patriots post-season re-watch- fourth quarter of SB36

    Episode 187 5/18/25 Celtics eliminated

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 91:54


    In this episode we cover the Celtics' series loss to the New York Knicks, and what the future holds for the team. Also discussed are the Red Sox, Pete Rose, NHL playoffs, Dumb and Dumber on hockey, Boston vs the world trivia, and finally the third quarter of SB36 as we continue our re-watch of the New England Patriots' 2001 post-season.

    Episode 186- 5/4/25 Celtics playoffs, Red Sox update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 82:03


    In this episode we discuss at length the Red Sox shortcomings. We also wrap up the Patriots' 2025 draft, talk Celtics playoffs, and finish up with Boston vs the world trivia.

    Episode 185- 4/24/25 Celtics playoffs, Red Sox, Trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 86:11


    In today's show we cover-EMac's trip to PittsburghThe Netflix documentary "The Clubhouse"Red Sox updateWhich New England team not named the Celtics is closest to being championship ready?Celtics-Magic game 2 review and a look aheadTriviaSuper Bowl 36 re-watch. 2nd quarter.

    Episode 184- 4/3/25 Red Sox update, 2001 Pats re-watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 66:58


    Today we look at how the Red Sox fared in the first week of their 2025 campaign, and try to diagnose the struggling Devers. Also discussed-Celtics regular season and playoff seedingNCAA tournamentTorpedo batsTrivia2001 Patriots post-season re-watch. Today we cover the first quarter of Super Bowl 36 vs the St. Louis Rams in New Orleans

    Episode 183- 3/27/25 Opening Day Edition!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 78:26


    It's opening day for the Boston Red Sox and most of MLB. Today we talk about what we can expect from the Sox in 2025. We hit a lot of other topics as well, including-Dumb and Dumber on HockeyCeltics new ownershipThe Patriots signing Stefon DiggsPJ and Radiohead's advice for Dan HurleyWhen the hell did Kent Mercker play for the Red Sox???

    Episode 182- 3/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 74:22


    Today's show--NCAA basketball -Dumb and Dumber on Hockey-Boston vs the world trivia-Celtics update-MLB-2001 Patriots re-watch- 4th quarter of AFC championship game from Heinz Field

    Episode 181- 3/9/25 Bruins hold fire sale, Celtics heating up, trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 70:40


    In today's episode we talk about the Bruins trading away team captain Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo and others as they blow it up and get ready to rebuild. We have a new box of trivia cards that we break into. And last but certainly not least, we continue our 2001 Patriots re-watch. Today we break down the third quarter of the 2001 AFC championship game from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. 

    Episode 180- 3/2/25 Celtics, Bruins update, 2001 Patriots re-watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 61:36


    Hey guys- today we get caught up on the latest goings on with the Celtics and Bruins. Plus we get back to our re-watch of the 2001 Patriots post-season. Today we take a look back at the second quarter of the AFC championship from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. This is an eventful, action packed quarter and PJ comes clean admitting that he was most definitely on the wrong side of history.

    Episode 179- 2/24/25 4 Nations Faceoff, Celtics and Red Sox updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 67:28


    Hey guys- we have a good episode today. We cut things a little short due to PJ's sore throat so we will get back to the 2001 Patriots re-watch next time.  

    Episode 178- 2/16/25 SB recap, defining what a dynasty is

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 70:49


    Hey Guys- in today's episode we talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in SB59 and the impact that it has on the legacies of both teams. Are the Eagles now a dynasty? Are the Chiefs still at the peak of their powers or does this lopsided loss foretell the imminent end of their run? Find out all this and more in this episode of the Sports Theory Podcast with PJ and EMac!!!!

    Episode 177- 2/6/25 NBA trade deadline, Hockey for Dummies, Pats re-watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 100:37


    Today we discuss the players that were dealt at the NBAs trade deadline. Other topics include a Bruins and Celtics update, more SBLIX preview and finally we continue our re-watch of the 2001 Patriots post season. Today we breakdown the first quarter of the AFC championship game from Heinz Field in sunny, 50 degree Pittsburgh, PA.

    Episode 176- 2/2/25 Super Bowl preview, prop bets, etc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 84:16


    Today's episode is all football. We talk all things Super Bowl, including prop bets, predictions, and more. Enjoy!

    Episode 175- 2024 Sports Theory Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 40:24


    Another year has come and gone. In this episode we give out the much coveted Sports Theory awards for 2024. As always thank you for listening and we hope you have an amazing 2025.

    Episode 174- 1/11/25 Mayo fired, Bs struggling, NFL playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 70:47


    Today we do a deep dive on the Patriots' search for a new HC. 

    Episode 173- When a Win is a Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 70:38


    Happy New Year to all! We are back at it with a full episode today. We have our picks for the final week of the NFL regular season, plus Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox updates. Finally, we continue our re-watch of the 2001 Patriots post-season. Today we look at the OT period of the Snow Bowl vs the Raiders from Foxboro Stadium. 

    Episode 172- 12/21/24 Holiday Cheer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 87:17


    In this episode, we are kind of full of good vibes of the holiday season. So we ran a little long. A lot covered, capped off by the 4th quarter of the Snow Bowl as we continue our re-watch of the 2001 Patriots postseason. Because frankly the 2024 Patriots are borderline unmentionable.Happy Holidays to all! We are glad you decided to spend some time listening to us, and we hope you have a great holiday season.-PJ and EMac

    Episode 171- 12/12/24 Belichick goes to UNC, Red Sox update, 2001 Pats re-watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 75:54


    We cover a lot of ground today, a little bit of a long episode but worth the time if you ask me.

    Episode 170-12/7/24 NFL week 14 picks, PC-URI preview, 2001 Pats re-watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 65:44


    A lot going on in this one. We preview this year's intrastate rivalry game between the URI Rams and the PC Friars (spoiler alert- Rams win and we owe them an apology!). We spend a good deal of time wearing the monocle. And finally, we cover the second quarter of the Snow Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders, played on 1/19/2002. 

    Episode 169- 11/27/24 Happy Thanksgiving to all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 93:34


    In today's episode I am not going to lie- we are 100% dialed in. You can tell we are because the second segment went over an hour and if felt like 2 minutes. Well, at least it did to us. I think you all will feel the same. Only one way to find out!

    Episode 168- 11/20/24 Montgomery is out as Bruins coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 91:18


    Today the Bs coaching change takes center stage. But since this episode is an hour and a half long you would probably guess that we talk about a lot more. You would be correct. 

    Episode 167- 11/13/24 Losing all 3- that would be bad.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 62:34


    Today we get caught up on all things NFL, including the Patriots 19-3 win over the Chicago Bears last Sunday at Soldier Field. Plus we give our picks for this week's games. We also look ahead at the rest of the Patriot's schedule, and talk NBA, NHL and MLB as well.

    Episode 166- 11/6/24 Patriots lose in OT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 26:56


    Today we have a shorter than normal episode due to EMac feeling under the weather. 

    Episode 165- 11/2/24 2004 Red Sox re-watch is complete!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 81:00


    In today's episode we finally finish our 2+ year long 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch. Oh and a lot of other good stuff happens too. Thanks for listening! 

    Episode 164- 10/26/24 Live from my childhood bedroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 87:03


    In an effort to make getting together easier, we venture to PJ's mom/Emac's grandmother's house to record. This may be a new routine as we continue to work around schedules. We have almost reached the end of our 2004 Red Sox rewatch, with one more installment left after this one. 

    Episode 163- 10/5/24 MLB Playoffs, NFL week 5 picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 71:08


    After a week off, we are back with a brand new episode. We get caught up on what's been going on in the NFL and in the MLB playoffs, and continue our 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch. We are getting close to the finish line, with innings 1-3 of game 4 of the World Series from Busch Stadium in St. Louis, with the Sox trying to finish off the Cardinals and end an 86 year drought (no I will not use the "c" word!). 

    Episode 162- 9/22/24 Working the early shift!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 70:50


    Today's episode, recorded early in the morning on Sunday 9/22/24, sets a new record for us for the earliest in the morning we have ever recorded an episode. We cover the week 3 NFL games, update the MLB playoff picture, and continue our 2004 Red Sox re-watch, all before PJ has his first cup of coffee! 

    Episode 161- 9/14/24 NFL Week 2 picks, new installment of Pick One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 68:24


    In this episode we look back at week 1 of the NFL season, preview the week 2 games, and we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post season with innings 4-6 of game 3 of the World Series from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

    Episode 160- 9/8/24 NFL football is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 58:13


    Today's episode was recorded on the morning of the first Sunday of the 2024 NFL season. We have our week 1 picks, Conference Championship and Super Bowl picks, as well as a Red Sox update and our continued re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season. Today we cover innings 1-3 of game 3 of the World Series from Busch Stadium in St. Louis. 

    Episode 159- 9/2/24 Welcome to Season 6 of the Sports Theory Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 90:58


    After their summer hiatus, PJ and EMac are back at it with a brand new super sized episode to kick off season 6 of the show. We cover a lot of ground here so don't let the length of the episode scare you, this one is packed with info. Thanks as always for listening, and we hope you enjoy the podcast!

    Episode 158- 6/23/24 Season 5 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 56:35


    In today's final episode before summer hiatus, we review the NBA Finals and talk about the Celtics 18th world championship. We also discuss the current state of the Red Sox, preview the gymnastics Olympic trials, and finally we continue with our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Today we are discussing innings 4-6 of game 2 of the World Series from Fenway Park on 10/24/04. As always, thank you for listening. Enjoy the summer, and we will see you soon for Season 6 of the Sports Theory Podcast.

    Episode 157- 6/9/24 Short episode so we can watch the Celtics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 34:24


    This episode was recorded an hour before the tipoff of game 2 of the NBA Finals so we were forced to keep it short. We hope you enjoy the podcast and thanks as always for listening!

    Episode 156- 6/2/24 Celtics-Mavs preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 50:46


    In this episode we take a look ahead to the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Plus we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 season with innings 1-3 of game 2 of the World Series from a chilly Fenway Park, with a bloodied Curt Schilling on the mound. #K ALS. 

    Episode 155- 5/26/24 Celtics-Pacers update, Red Sox re-watch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 45:33


    Today's episode focuses primarily on the Celtics playoff run. We also touch on several other topics ranging from the Boston women's professional hockey team, the unfortunate passing of golfer Grayson Murray, RI high school baseball, and EMac's favorite golf courses in the Ocean State. We conclude with innings 7-9 of game 1 of the 2004 World Series from Fenway Park in our continuing re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season.

    Episode 154- 5/18/24 Bruins lose, Celtics advance, 2004 Red Sox re-watch resumes!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 59:28


    Today we discuss many things, including the Bruins playoff loss to the Florida Panthers, the Celtics advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, and Scotty Scheffler's arrest at the PGA Championship. And FINALLY- we resume our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season. Today we look at innings 4-6 of game 1 of the World Series vs the St. Louis Cardinals from Fenway Park.

    Episode 153- 5/12/24 Happy Mothers' Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 51:49


    PJ and EMac get back at it on this Mothers' Day edition of the Sports Theory Podcast. Among items discussed are the NBA and NHL playoffs, the current state of the 2024 Red Sox, and the likelihood of notable MLB records being broken in the future. Oh, and honest to god- we will get back to the 2004 Red Sox post season re-watch next time. Really, we will! 

    Episode 152- 4/27/24 Playoff action, NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 51:27


    Today we get caught up on Bruins and Celtics playoff action. We also take a look at the Patriots 2024 draft class. We ran out of time for the 2004 Red Sox re-watch but we promise we WILL get back to it next time. Thanks and enjoy the episode!!

    Episode 151- 4/21/24 Playoffs begin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 62:37


    In today's episode we preview the Celtics and Bruins playoff matchups and get caught up on the Red Sox season. 

    Episode 150- 4/14/24 Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 64:43


    Hello Sports Theory listeners! It's been a couple of months but we are back with a brand new episode. We get caught up on the goings on in the sports world and we appreciate your patience and support as we figure out new schedules. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

    Episode 149- 2/10/24 Super Bowl prop bets, 2023 Monocle awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 59:00


    Today we take a look at some of the more interesting Super Bowl prop bets. Then, in the second half of the episode, we reveal our 2023 Monocle award winners. 

    Episode 148- 1/31/24 NFL Playoffs, Red Sox re-watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 88:36


    This is a great episode. Here endeth the description.

    Episode 147- 1/24/24 Long Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 93:15


    We cover a lot of ground in this extra long episode. Too much? Maybe. But hang in there, it's worth it!

    Episode 146- 1/17/24 Patriots say goodbye to Belichick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 55:18


    In today's episode, the first of 2024, we talk about the Patriots' decision to part ways with Bill Belichick and hire Jerod Mayo as his replacement. We also get caught up on the NFL playoffs, NBA and NHL action, and finally we continue with our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Today we discuss innings 4-6 of game 7 of the ALCS vs. the Yankees.

    Episode 145- 12/27/23 Happy Holidays from the Sports Theory Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 69:53


    After a brief Christmas break, the Sports Theory Podcast is back with a new episode. We get caught up on the latest news in the sports world, play a holiday themed Pick One, and finish up with our continuing 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch. Today we break down innings 1-3 of game 7 of the ALCS from Yankee Stadium. We hope you all had a great holiday with family and friends, and thank you for listening. 

    Episode 144- 12/6/23 PJ and EMac relive an existential crisis from 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 80:51


    In today's episode we get caught up on many things in the sports world, but the re-watch is the highlight so be sure to listen all the way to the end. We cover innings 7-9 of game 6 of the 2004 ALCS from Yankee Stadium. Many key moments are included in this part of the game, including a moment that was one of the scariest moments of my life. Hang on and enjoy the ride!

    Episode 143- 11/29/23 Red Sox re-watch and lots of other topics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 74:23


    This episode has a little bit of everything. Digressions, JFK theories, and even some sports talk mixed in for good measure. We finish off with our ongoing re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Here we cover innings 4-6 of game 6 of the ALCS from Yankee Stadium. 

    Episode 142- 11/22/23 Thanksgiving 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 60:10


    In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, in this episode we spend some time talking about our favorite things about turkey day, and of course also some of our not so favorite things. We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving full of family, friends, food and football. We also understand that the holidays can be a difficult time of year for many. If you suspect that someone in your life is struggling with depression and anxiety, now would be a good time to reach out.  Sometimes a seemingly small act of kindness can make a big difference. As always, we thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy the podcast. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. Cheers. 

    Episode 141- 11/15/23 NFL update, Red Sox re-watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 68:13


    Today we recap the NFL week 10 action, including the latest Patriots loss. We catch up on Bruins and Celtics action. Also another fun installment of Pick One, and we continue our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Today we talk about the first 3 innings of game 6 of the 2004 ALCS, played on Tuesday 10/19/04 in a cold, rainy and windy Yankee Stadium. 

    Episode 140- 11/8/23 NFL week 9, 2004 Red Sox re-watch, "Pick One"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 66:46


    Today on the podcast we talk about the 2-7 Patriots' increasingly dismal situation. We get caught up on the Celtics and Bruins. We have a new exciting "Pick One" segment. And last but not least we continue our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Today we discuss innings 13 and 14 of game 5 of the ALCS, played at Fenway Park on October 18, 2004.

    Episode 139- 10/25/23 NFL week 7, MLB post-season, 2004 Red Sox rewatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 63:15


    In this episode we get updated on the NFL season. We discuss the MLB playoffs as we get ready for the World Series. We have another installment of Pick One, and finally we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 postseason with innings 10-12 of game 5 of the ALCS vs the Yankees.

    Episode 138- 10/11/23 NFL week 5, MLB playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 62:12


    In this episode we break down the Patriots 34-0 home loss to the New Orleans Saints, and talk about what is wrong in Foxboro, and where the team goes from here. We also look at the MLB playoffs. PJ offers his support to his fellow pharmacists who are staging walkouts in protest of unsafe working conditions in chain pharmacies nationwide. And lastly we have another installment of "Pick One."The  2004 Red Sox post season re-watch will resume in 2 weeks. 

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