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Geordie Connell is joined by Jarred Barnes & Sean Kolman to preview BOTH the NL Central & NL East. We go through all ten teams looking at the lineups, rotations, acquisitions, departures, and try to predict how things will shake out. We play America's favorite new game, "Ask the AI Bot," to preview the divisions and the AI Bot is as glorious as ever. As per usual when Jarred pops on, we throw the kitchen sink at you as we discuss a breadth of other topics ranging from crazy umpires to the Frozen Four(!?). Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Opening Day is THURSDAY!!!

Geordie Connell and Jake Goldberg preview the American League West for the 2023 MLB Season. We break down all five teams, their key players, acquisitions, and departures. We once again ask the AI Bot for its preview of the division and it did not disappoint. Let us know what you think of your team's preview. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss an episode as Opening Day is THIS WEEK!!!

Geordie Connell and Brady Fredericksen break down the American League Central for the 2023 MLB Season. We go through all five teams, Brady's White Sox, the Guardians, the Twins, the Royals, and the Tigers, discussing the key players to each team's success. We also had an AI Bot break down the division and we react to that (it was strange). Geordie also opens the show reacting to the Rhys Hoskins ACL tear. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Opening Day is a week away!

Geordie Connell and Michael J Clark kick off our 2023 MLB Division Previews by taking a look at the National League West! We go team by team looking at each squad's acquisitions and key players. We discuss some of the new rule changes that will be in effect for 2023. We also talk about the World Baseball Classic and what's going on with Team USA. Geordie stayed up to watch their 3-2 victory over Colombia so he breaks that down along with the quarterfinal matchups at the end of the show. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you stay up to date with the rest of our division previews!

Geordie Connell gives his State of the Union address for the podcast. He talks about the plan for the MLB Division Previews and for when the baby comes. He also talks about some World Baseball Classic, the Flyers firing GM Chuck Fletcher, and some big news out of the NFL. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss an episode as Spring Training rolls on!

Geordie Connell and Sean Kolman discuss the new Netflix Docudrama series "Full Swing" which covered last season on the PGA Tour. We go through each episode talking about what we liked and disliked while dropping in suggestions for Season 2. We had a lot of fun recording the episode so we hope you enjoy it as well! Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss any episodes as baseball is around the corner!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano recap the Big Game. The Chiefs beat the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Matty D was there and we talk about his experience at State Farm Stadium compared to Minnesota. We preview the NFL offseason with some bold predictions. We then jump over to golf! Matt also attended the WM Phoenix Open while on his "business trip" to Arizona so we recap the tournament and the differences between the tournament layout now versus when we went in 2019. Geordie also pitches Matt (and you) on watching Netflix's "Full Swing" golf show that premiered this week. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast for the football offseason and the upcoming baseball season!

The Super Bowl is finally here. Geordie Connell is joined by Peter Griffith to break down the Eagles' matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. We break down how the birds got here and what advantages they have going into the game. We then look at the positional matchups before diving into the prop bets. We had a blast talking about the Eagles' run to this point so thank you so much for following along. Please make sure to follow the podcast for future episodes!

Geordie Connell is joined by James Hanten from the CJ Unedited Podcast to break down Championship Weekend and start to preview Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Chiefs. We talk about Tom Brady's second retirement before recapping the Eagles' win in the NFC Championship and James' experience at the Chiefs' win in the AFC Championship. We wrap up with the major storylines heading into the Super Bowl. Matty D will be back next week for our full Super Bowl LVII preview so make sure you are subscribed for it!

Geordie Connell and Greg Piatelli break down the NFL's Championship Weekend - Eagles/Niners and Chiefs/Bengals. We talk about last weekend including the hilarious way the Cowboys season ended before diving into the key matchups in both games for this weekend. We also add a bit of hockey talk at the end of the show. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast for the Super Bowl!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano break down the NFL Divisional Round coming up this weekend. Geordie breaks down his thoughts on Super Wildcard weekend before Matty D hops on to preview the weekend ahead. We go in-depth on the Eagles' upcoming matchup with the New York Giants and talk about the Eagles' keys to victory. We then dive into the remaining three games and give our picks for all four games. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the rest of our playoff pods!

The NFL Playoffs are HERE! Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano preview full weekend of football ahead. We begin with some College Football wrap-up after Georgia defeated TCU in the National Championship Monday night. We then dive into Super Wildcard Weekend going game-by-game. We talk about the key matchups, betting spreads, and the little things you need to know for the weekend ahead. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an epsiode during these playoffs!

The College Football Playoff is here. Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano break down the semifinal matchups between TCU & Michigan followed by Georgia & Ohio State. We look at the key players and matchup you need to watch out and maybe impress some people at your NYE party. We then dive into Week 17 in the NFL. We look at the various playoff-clinching scenarios before diving into the full slate. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano break down the jam-packed holidy weekend of football ahead. The Eagles head down to Dallas to ruin Jerry Jones' Christmas and we break down Jalen Hurts' injury, the key matchups, and more in this crutical NFC East battle. We then break down the rest of the slate ahead. Make sure you are subsrcibed to the podcast and have a happy holiday!

Geordie Connell and Greg Piatelli get you ready for the jam-packed weekend ahead full of football. The guys start off talking about the Eagles clinching a playoff birth after dominating the Giants last weekend. Greg tries to rattle Geordie up about the Birds in a press conference type of questioning. We then dive into Week 15 in the NFL which features a Saturday slate to warm you up before a crucial Sunday slate. More playoff tickets can be punched this weekend! Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano are BACK! The College Football Playoff bracket is set and we break down if the committee got it right or not. We also discuss the expansion to 12 teams coming in 2024, what this year would look like in the expanded format, and what expansion brings to the college landscape as well as Deion Sanders' move to Colorado. We then jump to the NFL and the Eagles' blowout win over the Titans last week. We then look at Week 14 in the NFL including the Eagles/Giants game and why the Vikings/Lions showdown in Detroit could change EVERYTHING. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano break down the weekend ahead on the gridiron. We take a look at the newest College Football Playoff poll and how the Pac-12 is almost dead. We dive into what USC can do to keep the Pac-12 alive and the different avenues every playoff hopefully can take to reach the CFP. We then dive into the Eagles' loss to the Commanders on Monday Night Football as well as their matchup in Indy with the Colts on Sunday. We finally look at the rest of the Week 11 NFL slate. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano break down the second College Football Playoff poll. Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, and TCU are IN now but we look at who else has a pathway into the four and how they might be able to make it as well as a few UPSET ALERTS we're looking forward to this Saturday. We then dive into Week 10 in the NFL. There's a German game, two Eagles-affecting match-ups on Sunday as well as the Eagles' date with the Commanders on Monday Night. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

The Phillies lost the World Series in six games. Geordie Connell opens up about how he's feeling after the gut-wrenching Game Six loss and his thoughts on this 2022 Phillies squad. He then dives into a WILD weekend of football. Two top-four teams went down in College Football! Geordie tries to predict the second CFP poll with those losses and the remaining contenders out there vying for a shot. Geordie then dives into a wild Week 9 in the NFL that saw the Jets beat the Bills and the Lions beat the Packers. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss another episode in 2022!

The Phillies are a loss away from elimination. Geordie Connell recaps the Phillies' loss in Game Five of the World Series and the Eagles' win in Houston. Matt DeStefano then joins in via time travel to discuss the World Series and the Birds - we recorded before the Thursday Night games so enjoy our takes for those games. We also break down the first College Football Playoff poll and why Geordie has such a problem with the early polling before diving into the rest of Week 9 in the NFL. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Sean Kolman preview the 2022 World Series between the Phillies and the Houston Astros. We dive into how the Phillies got here and whether or not they have a shot at the title. We also discuss some of the Astros keys to victory before diving into football. We preview the Eagles hosting the Steelers Sunday afternoon along with the rest of the Sunday slate. There are some stinkers on the NFL schedule for Week 8 but we discuss the good matchups ahead. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano run the hurry-up offense this week to break down an exciting week of football ahead of us. We first break down the Eagles' win over the Cardinals before diving into the best college football slate so far. We discuss Tennessee/Alabama, Michigan/Penn State, and other ranked matchups. Geordie is about ready to declare the Pac-12 dead for the billionth time in 2022 with Utah favored over USC. We then dive into Week 6 in the NFL mainly dissecting the Chiefs/Bills rematch. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell breaks down the incredible Wild Card Series weekend in Major League Baseball including the Phillies' win over the Cardinals. He then previews the Division Series starting this week and if the Phillies have a chance against the Braves. We'll be back on Thursday with the football show so make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell is joined by Michael J Clark to break down the incredible sports weekend ahead. THE PHILLIES MADE THE PLAYOFFS! We break down their series with the Cardinals along with the other three MLB Wildcard series and pick some winners. We then dive into a thrilling Saturday slate in the college ranks before the return of pick'em for Week 5 in the NFL. Enjoy the weekend ahead and make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode during the MLB Postseason!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano are back to break down some football! We start the show discussing the Eagles' win over Washington last Sunday and look ahead to the Jaguars game this Sunday. We then dive into the college ranks looking at some of the WILD finishes last Saturday before looking at this weekend's college slate. We then preview Week 4 in the NFL looking at the big matchups, key players, and why Matt isn't afraid of the NFC East. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell & Greg Piatelli are BACK to break down the MLB Playoff chases and this weekend's action on the gridiron. We started the show during the 9th inning of the Phillies/Braves game Thursday night so you get some live reactions from Greg and Geordie on the Phillies' 1-0 win as well as Aaron Judge's Home Run Chase to History. We break down the wild card races in both the AL and NL before jumping over to football. Greg breaks down the question if Syracuse football is back, we look at the college slate, and we break down the big games in the NFL's third week. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano are back to break down a WILD weekend on the football field. College Football was MUCH better than we thought and the NFL's opening stanza did not disappoint. We kick off the show breaking down the Eagles' victory in Detroit before diving into our NFL Week 2 preview at the end of the show. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you do not miss an episode this season!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano are BACK to talk football. The 2022 NFL Season is here! We preview the Eagles season along with other major storylines in the NFL going into the season and Week 1. We had a BLAST recording this so let us know what you're excited about and make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode this season!

Geordie Connell and Jake Goldberg prepare you for the weekend ahead: FOOTBALL. IS. BACK. We talk about the Phillies, the Mets, and the playoff picture across Major League Baseball before jumping into College Football Week 1. We discuss the big games of the weekend ahead including the Backyard Brawl, Oregon/UGA, and if Notre Dame has a betting chance against Ohio State. We discuss some of the lines on the board in the quick episode to prepare you for the madness of the fall. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode this fall!

Geordie Connell catches you up on the Phillies and their playoff hopes. He starts the show talking about the Field of Dreams Game in Iowa on Thursday night - what MLB did right and potential other movie sites he'd like to see a game. He then dives into the Phillies' recent successes and upcoming series against the Mets. He also compares schedules between the Phillies, Padres, Cardinals, and Brewers to try to figure out where the Phillies might stand after back-to-back weekend sets with the Mets. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Greg Piatelli break the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline. We start with the big one, Juan Soto to the Padres, and talk about San Diego's chances in 2022 and beyond. We then go through the rest of the leagues breaking down who is still realistically in the hunt and if certain droughts can be broken. We finish the show with Judge Watch 2022. Let us know who you wish was traded and if your team did the right moves on our socials. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell is joined by Matt Markus to preview the 2022 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline. We start off discussing last week's All-Star Game festivities including Matt's new idea for the Home Run Derby and how the mic'd up players were a great idea despite some of Geordie's backlash. We then dive into the trade deadline including the possibility of Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani getting moved before moving into Matt's wants for the Mets and Geordie's wants for the Phillies. Make sure to let us know who you want your team to go after and to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Greg Piatelli are BACK to talk baseball. We discuss the Phillies' trip to Toronto, the hardest place to play in Major League Baseball, as the Phils got swept amongst various vaccination controversies. We also talk Red Sox and how the AL East has all five teams above .500. We then go around the horn through the rest of the league talking potential buyers and sellers, playoff hopefuls, and the All-Star Game festivities next week. We wrap up discussing the first day of the British Open and why players took SIX HOURS to play on Thursday. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Greg Piatelli are BACK to talk some baseball. We discuss the Phillies and how they're responding to Bryce Harper's thumb injury as well as the Red Sox and their poor AL East record. We also go through the rest of Major League Baseball breaking down our surprises in each division as well as announcing that Aaron Judge Watch 2022 is officially ON, despite Greg's protests. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

The Philadelphia Phillies have won seven straight baseball games. Geordie Connell talks about the Phightin' Phils and how he exorcised the bullpen at the start of the streak. He also talks about the rest of Major League Baseball including some disappointments before talking Stanley Cup Playoffs and the drama between the PGA Tour & LIV Golf in the golf world. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell, Mark Higgins, and Greg Piatelli break down the Eastern and Western Conference Finals in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. We first look at the marquee matchup: Colorado vs Edmonton. MacKinnon vs McDavid. We then jump back to the East to break down New York vs Tampa Bay. We discuss the key players, the X-Factors, the goalies, and other potential series changers for both series. We end the show getting into a goalie debate, Greg and Mark gushing over the Celtics, and the news of Dustin Johnson joining the first Saudi golf event which broke as we were recording. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell is joined by Keith Veronesi, the Director of Scouting Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights and also a fellow classmate of Geordie's from Berkshire! Berkshire was kind enough to set up this chat wherein Keith talks about his career leading him to his position with the Golden Knights. We then reminisce about our time together at Berkshire talking about old memories and what we miss about the school. A special shoutout to Michael Hayes and Bill Bullock from Berkshire for helping to set up this interview. We hope you enjoy the chat! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss another episode!

Geordie Connell, Greg Piatelli, and Mark Higgins break down the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. We recap the first night of games on Monday night while giving our thoughts on those series. Greg and Mark decompress after the Bruins' loss in Carolina, we discuss if the Leafs are for real, we all still don't like the Blues but respect them, and if the Oilers are in trouble once again. We then look to the rest of round one's series that started Tuesday night and give our thoughts on those matchups before diving into some hot takes at the end of the show. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

WE'RE BACK! Geordie Connell breaks down the start of the Phillies' season on the heels of a four-game sweep of the Rockies. He talks about the slow start and recent surge from the offense along with Zach Wheeler seemingly re-finding his form. He then takes a look at the rest of Major League Baseball going division-by-division with some quick hits on most teams. He kicks off the show talking about the Sixers closing out Toronto in their first-round series and Howie Roseman's first-round heroics Thursday night at the NFL Draft. Let us know what you think of the Phillies update because we are going to try to spin that off into its own episodes and make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode this season!

HAPPY OPENING DAY! Geordie Connell and Sean Kolman wrap up our 2022 MLB Division Previews by previewing the National League East. We go team-by-team in alphabetical order (Atlanta, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Washington) looking at each team's key additions, lineups, and pitching staffs before giving our predictions. We end the show discussing the 2022 Masters Tournament and who we like going into the tradition unlike any other. Make sure you subscribe to The Bullpen Cart so you don't miss any episodes this season!

Geordie Connell and Jarred Barnes continue our 2022 MLB Division Previews covering the National League Central division. We go through each alphabetically (Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, St. Louis) looking at each teams' key players, lineups, and pitching staffs before making our predictions. Jarred also talks about his new podcast. Opening Day is only days away so make sure you're subscribed to The Bullpen Cart so you don't miss episodes this season!

Geordie Connell and Michael J Clark are continuing our 2022 MLB Division Previews by looking at the American League West. We go through each team alphabetically (Houston, LA, Oakland, Seattle, Texas) looking at key additions, key departures, and different X-factors before giving our predictions. We then BRING BACK the fantasy draft picking our ideal lineups from the AL West's pool of players. We wrap things up with some TV talk harkening back to MJC's tv podcast days. Opening Day is one week away so make sure you subscribe to The Bullpen Cart so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Brady Fredericksen continue our 2022 MLB Division Previews by taking a look at the American League Central. We go team-by-team alphabetically in city order (Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, Minnesota) looking at each team's key players as well as some potential prospects before giving our predictions. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any of our other division previews!

Geordie Connell is joined by Seth Zweifler and Adam Chatoff to preview the National League West for the 2022 Major League Baseball season. We go through each of the five teams in alphabetical order (Arizona, Colorado, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco) discuss key players, additions, and where each team stands in the division. We take a deeper dive into the Giants as Adam is an SF superfan including Seth and Geordie trying to guess who has been in left field for SF since Barry Bonds left. WARNING: we did have some static issues during the show so please bear with us during those periods! Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any of our other division previews!

Baseball is BACK! Geordie Connell and Greg Piatelli kick off our 2022 MLB division previews by first looking at the AL East. We kick the show off talking about some of the post-lockout changes before diving into the teams. We go in alphabetical order (Baltimore, Boston, New York, Tampa, Toronto) before giving our predictions. We end the show talking about Joe Buck's move to ESPN and some March Madness talk. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any of the upcoming division previews!

Geordie Connell and Mark Higgins are back with another hockey podcast. We update you on what is happening in the NHL's Western Conference. We go through each of the teams in playoff contention talking key players and needs ahead of the trade deadline in less than two weeks. We also talk some Bruins, Flyers, and answer some audience questions towards the end of the show. We also get Geordie's immediate reaction to baseball's lockout ending. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell, Greg Piatelli, and Mark Higgins are BACK to talk about some hockey. We're more than halfway through the NHL so the boys are checking in with the league to see how the top teams are doing. We also make some trade deadline predictions including what Greg and Mark think the Bruins need and where Geordie thinks Claude Giroux may end up (to finally win a Cup). Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano preview the Super Bowl. We go through the Bengals against the Rams position-by-position as break down the final football game of the 2021 NFL Season. We also look at some of the fun prop bets for the game, halftime show, and more. We appreciate you following along with us through this season and look forward to the rest of 2022. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano break down the INCREDIBLE conference championship weekend in the NFL. We go through how the Bengals and Rams punched their tickets to the Super Bowl including key matchups and mistakes. We also discuss Tom Brady's retirement and Brian Flores suing the NFL. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano recap may be the greatest weekend of playoff football from last weekend. We go game by game looking at how we got to the final four before previewing the AFC and NFC Championship Games. We look at the key matchups in the Chiefs/Bengals and Rams/49ers games and make our picks. We wrap things up with some bonus baseball content talking about the Baseball Hall of Fame. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Geordie Connell and Matt DeStefano are BACK to break down the NFL playoffs. We start by reacting to the Eagles' loss to the Bucs and why Matt is still optimistic about the Birds going forward before running through the rest of Super Wild Card Weekend. We then dive into this weekend's Divisional Round breaking down each game including key matchups and picks. Enjoy the incredible slate of games this weekend and make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!