The Sportsballers Podcast

S6 E2 - Sean Kennedy joins the show for the first time since 2021 to talk about being a DC Defenders super-fan, known as DC Lemon Guy, and about his weekend watching ESPN's The Ocho. Other topics include NCAA conference realignment, Kevin Brown's suspension from MASN, and Ron Rivera's comments about Eric Bieniemy. Follow us on X/Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S6 E1 - We kick of Year 6 of the podcast with a heavy dose of NFL as we do a deep dive into the Orioles and Yankees now that we're two-thirds of the way through the season. Additional topics include a rundown of major trade deadline moves and early training camp news including notable injuries. Follow us on Twitter/X @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E43 - The fifth year of our shows comes to a close with Cory's breakdown of the final week of the 110th edition of the Tour de France, Eric's discussion of Jaylen Brown's new supermax contract with the Celtics, and a discussion of what the Angels' best move is regarding Shohei Ohtani ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E42 - Jonas Vingegaard made a statement in the Stage 16 Individual Time Trial of the Tour de France, gaining more than 90 seconds on rival Tadej Pogačar. The Orioles had an 8-game winning streak until Monday's loss, while the Yankees have lost 7 of their last 10 games and have fallen to last in the AL East. Plus, the deadline to sign tagged players to extensions came and went with three running backs not extended; catch our thoughts on the current state of RB compensation in the NFL. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E41 - The Orioles and Yankees both limped into the All-Star break, so we discuss what's been going on as well as both team's first round draft picks from this week. Cory gives a brief but thorough recap of the first half of this year's Tour de France, Eric discusses the drama Chris Paul may be causing in Golden State, and we all discuss the recent firing of Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballer18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E40 - The Orioles and Yankees are the 2nd and 4th best teams in the AL but both hold wild card spots are we reach the midpoint of the season. We discuss the biggest first-half surprises and disappointments from around Major League Baseball. After that, Cory previews the 110th edition of the Tour de France followed by a breakdown of last week's NBA Draft and early off-season trades. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett.

S5 E39 - Back after taking two weeks off and with the NBA Finals completed, we look back at how the Miami Heat went from a 3-0 ECF lead to winning just two of their last nine games, discuss the greatness of Nikola Jokić, and recognize the contributions of his supporting cast. Additional topics include the PGA Tour/LIV merger and the continued success of the Baltimore Orioles, including the recent top-notch performances of Aaron Hicks and Gunnar Henderson. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13.

S5 E38 - The Orioles and Yankees are making up ground, but something's gotta give as they begin a three-game set against each other. The Nuggets completed their sweep of the Lakers while the Heat prepare to try to finish off the Celtics in like fashion; what can we expect from a Nuggets/Heat final? Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E37 - Five games are in the books in each conference semifinal series with the 76ers, Nuggets, Heat and Lakers hoping to lock up conference final berths over the next two days, the NFL revealed its full schedule for the 2023 season, and the Yankees are a Top 10 team sitting in last in their division. Catch our thoughts on all these topics and more and follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E36 - Eric and Evan have concerns despite Baltimore's 21-10 start while Cory has had enough of Brian Cashman; the NFL Draft is over and it's time to look at which teams did well and which ones left us scratching our heads; and we're 2+ games into each NBA conference semifinal series. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E35 - Evan once again had hosting duties for our annual live show. Watch the video version of our podcast on our YouTube channel if you prefer as we reacted to all 31 first round picks as they happened with our thoughts from grinding film of all of this year's top prospects. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E34 - Cory's Yankees have yet to lose a series with four in the books, the Orioles are also playing well even as some of their roster decisions puzzle Eric and Evan, and the NBA Playoffs are officially here with this week's play-in matchups. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E33 - Cousins Angel Reese and Jordan Hawkins won the women's and men's NCAA Tournaments with LSU and UCONN, respectively, and we've got plenty to say about both tournaments from the high level of play on display in the women's game and the equally bad level of play in the men's game. Plus catch our thoughts on trade rumors surrounding Mac Jones, Eric and Evan's reactions to Grayson Rodriguez's Orioles debut, and a big congratulations to the anonymous Owlsfan954, who won both of our bracket challenges. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E32 - The Orioles and Yankees both came away with Opening Day victories and only 5 of 15 games across baseball went over three hours, a huge victory for pace of play. We're down to just six games remaining across the two NCAA tournaments and the NFL continues to conspire against Lamar Jackson. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballer18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E31 - With the Major League Baseball season beginning in less than a week, this week's show features our annual MLB preview with a brief discussion of each of the 30 teams, division and playoff predictions, and major end-of-year award picks. Plus catch an update on our NCAA Tournament bracket challenges. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E30 - The NCAA Tournament and NFL free agency are in full swing and we've got you covered with discussion of both! This week's show also includes our thoughts on Edwin Díaz and those who argue fallaciously that MLB players shouldn't participate in the World Baseball Classic. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E29 - Lamar Jackson got the non-exclusive tag, the Bears dealt the No. 1 pick for DJ Moore and a boatload of draft picks, the NCAA Tournament is almost upon us, and Jordan Poole has got to go! Catch this week's show and follow up on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E28 - Spring training is underway, making this our first opportunity to talk about our Orioles and Yankees in 2023! After a brief discussion of those teams, early reactions to improved pace of play, and some NBA discussion, we spent the bulk of this week's show going through our predictions of who will start at QB for each of the NFL's 32 clubs in Week 1 of the 2023 season. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E27 - On this week's show we finally got a chance to talk about Super Bowl LVII and the NBA's all-star break, plus Eric Bieniemy is in Washington and Spring Training is here! Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E26 - Kyrie Irving is headed to Dallas, Steph Curry is out for a few weeks, LeBron is days away from making NBA history, Sean Payton returns, and it's Super Bowl Prop Bet time! Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E25 - Just three games of football (and one game of flag football) remain in the season! Four teams get set to vie for a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, but before we talk about those teams, how should the Jaguars, Giants, Bills, and Cowboys feel about the anticlimactic finishes to their seasons? Catch our thoughts on this weeks show and follow us on Twitter, @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E24 - With six teams eliminated from the NFL playoffs, just eight teams remain to vie for the title of Super Bowl XVII champion! On this week's show, we discuss the teams who had their Super Bowl aspirations swiftly ended in the Wild Card round and look ahead to the four Divisional playoff games. Additionally, why haven't Ron Rivera, Brandon Staley, and some other coaches been fired? And who was added to Eric's ever-growing list this week? Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E25 - We return from a week off, thankful for Damar Hamlin's incredible recovery and ready to get back to talking about football. Black Monday only claimed two head coaches (three were fired in-season) but there are plenty more coaches deserving of their walking papers. And with college football in the rear view, the professionals get their turn at postseason action. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

In our first bonus episode since November 2018 (between episodes 15 and 16), Eric and Evan recount their expeditions of the year to various theme parks around the country and all the roller coasters they've ridden. Evan has been a coaster enthusiast for some time, and while Eric is a newcomer to the club he has quickly embraced the thrill of the ride.

S5 E22 - The final episode of the 2022 calendar year covers one of the best stat lines you'll ever seen in the NBA, all the major upcoming bowl games, our league's fantasy football championship, and all our usual NFL discussion and picks. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @Cory Puffett

S5 E21 - Eric added a coach to his list, though it may not be the one you'd expect. Our fantasy football playoffs are here and our three hosts represent every bracket of our postseason. RIP Franco Harris. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E20 - Britney Griner is home! Alex Ovechkin has 800! Evan has another edition of "Identify the fraudulent bowl game," and we discuss all the major NFL stories of the week and upcoming games. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E19 - Eric discusses his plans to become a fantasy football martyr, Cory celebrates the continued partnership of the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge, and Evan laments an injury that is going to put his Ravens in a very vulnerable position for at least the next week or two. Catch this, our Heisman candidate discussion, and all of our NFL talk and follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E18 - Jeff Saturday's Madden experience didn't help him on Monday night, White Mike gave the Jets a lift, and prime time Kirk Cousins was actually good. Catch all our thoughts from Week 12 of the NFL, picks for Week 13, and our thoughts on college conference championships and the USMNT's performance in the World Cup. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E17 - Happy Thanksgiving from the Sportsballers! Kyrie's return brought demonstrators and a questionable reaction from Jaylen Brown, Aaron Judge is visiting the Bay Area on the heels of his MVP coronation, Zach Wilson stinks, and we've got Turkey Day football and more to discuss! Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E16 - James Wiseman totally got demoted, KD smack talked his teammates, Mariners fans will never be satisfied, and there's some debate over whether anybody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E15 - Kyrie Irving has been suspended, but are the Nets handling this the right way? If nobody watched the World Series, did the Houston Astros really win it? Is the Jeff Saturday hire by the Colts really as disrespectful as it appears on at first glance? Hear our thoughts on these topics and more, plus our Week 9 NFL wrap-up and our Week 10 picks against the spread on this episode. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E14 - We sound off on Kyrie Irving, as well as the Nets and the NBA who refuse to do anything about him, following his promotion (yes, promotion) of an anti-semitic film, plus our thoughts on the NFL's trade deadline and its upcoming slate of games. Congratulations to our producer, Cory, on coaching DeMatha's cross country team to the 2022 WCAC Championship and on being inducted to DeMatha's Hall of Fame this weekend. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E13 - The Yankees got swept out of the playoffs, but that's the least of Cory's concerns with his team. We discussed the upcoming World Series matchup, a few early-season takeaways from the NBA, particularly surrounding the Warriors. After that, enjoy our normal long play of NFL discussion. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E12 - A new NBA season has tipped off, baseball has moved into the League Championship Series, the Bills are winning the Super Bowl, and Evan reached a significant milestone this week! Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E11 - Eric's latest victim is revealed this week as he previews the NBA season and makes his Coach of the Year prediction. Coaching seems to be at an all-time low in the NFL and we aren't letting it slide. Plus our MLB playoff update with the wild card round in the rear view and our Week 6 NFL picks. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett & @QuagMeyer67

S5 E10 - The MLB regular season has reached its conclusion, the 12-team playoff is set, and we dedicated some time to previewing the first four wild card playoff series in baseball history. Not to worry, we still had plenty of time to dedicate to our Week 4 NFL roundup and our 16 Week 5 picks against the spread. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E9 - Eric strikes again! Ime Udoka seems done in Boston, Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run of the season while we were streaming, and we've got a lot of Week 3 action to cover from the NFL before making Week 4 picks against the spread. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13 and DM us to join our picks contest!

S5 E8 - Roger Federer has decided to hang it up, Aaron Judge is chasing a historic home run total but the record talk needs to stop, a lot happened around the NFL in Week 2, and it's time for another set of picks against the spread. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67 and DM us with your email to enter our weekly picks contest!

S5 E7 - A brief audio issue approaching the 24-minute mark notwithstanding, our first opportunity of the season to break down some real football made for quite a show as several players and coaches got shade. Catch our NFL Week 1 breakdown and Week 2 picks, plus our thoughts on Robert Sarver, Brett Favre, and the new MLB rules officially passed for 2023. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @Cory Puffett

S5 E6 - After a brief check-in on the Yankees and Orioles and a look at the big games of the week in College Football, we previewed the NFL season, just a day ahead of the Thursday Night Kickoff game! Division winners, playoff brackets, conference winners and the Super Bowl, plus player awards and the introduction of our 2022 Pick'em contest and our Week 1 picks against the spread. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67 and DM us or email thesportsballers@gmail.com to enter our 2022 picks contest!

S5 E5 - The fifth episode of our fifth season is our annual fantasy football preview show. This year we each focused on three players we really like, or don't like, at their current ADP, discussed how to go about drafting tight ends this year, and covered a lot of fantasy football rules we hate as well as a couple that we like. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67 and email us at thesportsballers@gmail.com to enter our 2022 NFL picks contest!

S5 E4 - Kevin Durant decided to stick with the Nets, but can they realistically contend for the Eastern Conference title? The Yankees may have saved their AL East title bid with a win against Toronto last week. And you'll be able to hear two-thirds of The Sportsballers on Friday nights this fall! Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S5 E3 - The Commanders debuted a "new" fight song, the NBA released part of their schedule, it's time for another baseball standings update, Eric and Evan went on another roller coaster adventure with some baseball on the side, and one of our co-hosts is being inducted into DeMatha's Hall of Fame. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S5 E2 - Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn, the Orioles are still in playoff contention after selling at the deadline, the Yankees relief pitchers are blowing games, and the NFL Hall of Fame speeches had some memorable moments. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett and @QuagMeyer67

S5 E1 - Back from a three-week hiatus, the Sportsballers kick off their fifth year with a rundown of MLB's trade deadline, punishments for Deshaun Watson and the Miami Dolphins, and pay their respects to Bill Russell and Vin Scully, both of whom passed away this week. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S4 E50 - The first four stages of le Tour de France are complete and Magnus Cort has been extremely aggressive in the early going. NBA free agency has been nuts and Eric has plenty to say about it. Evan has some thoughts about conference realignment in college football. And we've got a lot of stuff going on outside of sports. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S4 E49 - The Angels and Mariners got into it this weekend and several players, managers, and even an interpreter got suspended. The 2022 edition of le Tour de France begins on Friday. And we have some thoughts on the last few days of Draymond Green's talking points. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash13, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67

S4 E48 - Our 200th episode puts a pin in the 2021-22 NBA season following the Warriors' 4-2 Finals series victory over the Celtics. We discuss the legacies of Chef Curry and his supporting cast and what's next for the Celtics, plus some early NBA offseason news, MLB contenders and pretenders, and Rob Gronkowski's second retirement (see Episode 34 for our discussion of his first retirement). Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @QuagMeyer67, @evan_ash13, and @CoryPuffett

S4 E47 - The Warriors handed the Celtics their first consecutive losses of these playoffs to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals, the red-hot Yankees are heading into their toughest stretch of the season, O's prospects are looking good, and we all caught an AUDL game in North Carolina during Cory's bachelor weekend. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @CoryPuffett, @QuagMeyer67, and @evan_ash13

S4 E46 - The Warriors have overcome two poor games by Klay Thompson and Draymond Green to split the first two games of the NBA Finals with the Celtics, the Yankees swept to cupcakes, and even more revelations have come out in the Deshaun Watson case. Follow us on Twitter @Sportsballers18, @evan_ash, @CoryPuffett, and @QuagMeyer67