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Three non-scholarship athletes (one retired) talk about the ones that do get paid. it’s a general sports podcast with Brett Dewerff, Reade Reiter, and Zach Nelson.

Brett Dewerff, Reade Reiter, and Zach Nelson


    • Apr 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Unpaid Athletes S2E1 - MLB Has Started! Division Previews, Opening Day Overreactions, WS Picks, NCAA Tournament Reactions, Final Four Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 68:32


    We are back after a couple week break for the beginning of the MLB Season! You could say we are starting a new season... We have some spicy overreactions from Opening Day as well as finishing our division previews. Also, we give our reactions to the NCAA Tournament and what we think will happen in the Final Four!

    Episode 24 - Interview With Gill Gross! AL Central Preview, Iowa Basketball Post-Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 85:57


    Today, we have special guest, Gill Gross on the podcast to talk all about tennis and what he does as somebody who analyzes and reports on tennis everyday! We had plenty of questions to get his insight on, so we hope you enjoy! (24:20 - 1:02:40) Besides tennis, we also discuss the AL Central this week, some NFL free agency moves, and a preview on Iowa's run in March Madness. Go follow us on Twitter and TikTok as well as Gill Gross on Twitter and YouTube!

    Episode 23 - Australian Open Finals Reaction, NBA All-Star Teams, AL East Predictions, MLB MVP Odds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 72:46


    Hello! This weeks episode revolves mostly around the Australian Open and the beginning of breaking down each MLB division before the season starts! Why can't the younger generation beat those 3 older guys in tennis? When might we see it happen? Also, our reactions to the NBA All-Star Teams. Then, our predictions for how the AL East will go and early picks for the MVP. Follow us on Twitter and TikTok!

    Episode 22 - NFL Free Agency News, Mock Drafts, Which MLB Teams Improved This Offseason? Also, Australian Open Storylines and Grocery Stores!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 79:16


    We are back this week and we're not quite sure what to talk about now that football is over. However, there is free agency and the draft! In other news though, MLB is starting very soon again and we discuss who we think may have benefitted the most from this offseason. Also, we something happen in the Australian Open that we haven't seen in decades! Then, this week's Ridiculous Rankings is on Grocery Stores!

    Episode 21 - NFL Season Wrap Up. Tom Brady GOAT Debate, NFL Awards, Super Bowl Talk, and More! Also, The Australian Open Has Started! Then there's Iowa Basketball...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 74:51


    We are back this week to talk about the end of the NFL Season. What happened to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl? How did this even happen? What will happen to Deshaun and Carson? Did the NFL get the Awards right? Does this settle the GOAT debate? Australian Open Action, Ridiculous Rankings, and more in this jam-packed episode! Follow us on Twitter and TikTok!

    Episode 20 - Conference Championship Recap, Questionable Coaching and Referee-ing? New Coaching Hires! Quick Reaction to Iowa Basketball and MLB Offseason Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 88:05


    We are back with a bit of a long episode this week! We discuss what happened over the weekend with the Conference Championships as well as our predictions for the Super Bowl. Also, which NFL coaching hires we think will go well and which ones will turn into trash. Lastly, we react to Iowa Basketball and some big offseason moves in the MLB. Then, we rank our favorite Buffalo Wild Wings Sauces! Be sure to follow us on Twitter!

    Episode 19 - NFL Playoff Update, BIG NBA Trade, Loyalty Issues in the NBA, Alabama Dynasty Back at It, Sebastian Korda, Hypotheticals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 79:11


    We are back this week with an update on how the NFL Playoffs are going, A big trade involving James Harden just went down, which brings up the loyalty issues in the NBA again. Is it a good or bad thing? Also, how much longer will the Alabama dynasty go on? Would you rather be sacked by Aaron Donald or trucked by Derrick Henry? Follow us @UnpaidAthletes on Twitter

    Episode 18 - End of NFL Regular Season, Wild Card Preview, Awards, Coaching Carousel, What Will Happen in the CFB Championship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 77:25


    We are back after a bit of a holiday break to go over how the NFL Regular Season ended. What will happen over Wild Card weekend? Who should win all the Awards? Also, a preview of the CFB Championship Game

    Episode 17 - Did They Get the Playoff Rankings Right? What About Those Bowl Games??? Also, Carson Wentz Drama and The Jets Ruining Their Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 69:14


    Welcome back to the Unpaid Athletes! This week the NCAA Playoffs were decided as well as we found out where everybody is going bowling! Did they get it all correct? On the list of things that shouldn't happen: The Jets Win! Carson Wentz complaining about being benched. Also, our thoughts on the Iowa-Gonzaga game.

    Episode 16 - Do Historical Football Programs Get Special Treatment? Potential scenarios for the NCAA Playoff, Iowa vs. Gonzaga Preview, NFL MVP Race Heating Up and a QB Controversy in Philly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 76:56


    We are back this week with a lot of Football talk. Why does Ohio State get special priviledge while programs like Indiana get screwed? We discuss some scenarios for the NCAA Playoffs. There is a short preview of the Iowa vs. Gonzaga game as well as who is in the lead for NFL MVP, Mahomes or Rodgers? What's wrong with Carson Wentz? Also, we start up a new segment called "Hypotheticals" (Working title) where we ask a hypothetical question. This week we ask "Who would we let date our daughter?" Then, we finish up with Ridiculous Rankings.

    Episode 15 - Iowa Hoops Expectations, NFL MVP Conversation, Wentz Benched, Jets Tank Again, Steelers Undefeated No More, and Ohio State Getting Special Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 60:11


    In this week's episode, we finally get around to talking about Iowa Hoops and what we think their expectations are for the season. Championship? Final Final? Elite 8? We give a quick update on the NFL MVP Race and talk about what might be wrong with Carson Wentz. The Steelers lose their first game while the Jets blitzed into a loss. Finally, will Ohio State be eligible for the Big Ten Championship and Playoff? Today's Ridiculous Rankings: Cereal

    Episode 14 - Who's Next in Line To Be The Next Great NFL Coach? SPOILER: Not Anthony Lynn. DK Metcalf Drama, Another Hawkeye Win, Should Small Schools Get More Respect?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 71:45


    We are back after a short break for Thanksgiving. This week we dive into some coach firings and discuss who could fill those positions. DK is a drama queen during their game against the Eagles (Are we Shocked?). Also, the Hawkeyes win and is BYU being disrespected? During our Ridiculous Rankings we ask, is Thanksgiving overrated?

    Episode 13 - Should a Pac-12 Team be in the Playoffs? How will the Trades/Draft Picks Impact Teams in the NBA? Robinson Cano Suspended Again, and Tennis Grand Slams; 3 Sets or 5 Sets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 70:27


    We are back this week with lucky number episode 13! We have a heated debate over how the Committee should be evaluating NCAAF teams as well as a quick Iowa Football reaction. Also, some NBA offseason news such as a couple big trades and draft picks. How will the teams be effected? Should Robinson Cano be banned from the MLB? Also, and interesting question in the tennis world: Should Grand Slams be Best of 3 or Best of 5 sets?

    Episode 12 - What is Going on in the NCAAF World? Clemson/Notre Dame Playoff Chances, MLB Award Recap, and Who are the NFL's Top Dogs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 67:11


    The Unpaid Athletes are back this week with another episode to breakdown this past weekend's football games. How does the Clemson/Notre Dame game effect both team's playoff chances? What's wrong with Michigan Football? Iowa gets their first win! Also, we discuss the MLB Award results and who is at the top of the ladder in the NFL. Don't forget to follow us @UnpaidAthletes on Twitter.

    Episode 11 - Brady Vs. Belichick, Tua Time, MLB Awards, and The Worst Sports Uniforms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 75:08


    We are back with another episode of the Unpaid Athletes Podcast! This week we talk about some big storylines of the NFL such as Tua making his first start, the battle between who's doing better, Belichick or Brady, and the Steelers just keep winning. Later, we put in our picks to win all the MLB Awards and what has happened to Iowa Football? All followed up by our Ridiculous Rankings of the worst sports uniforms.

    SPECIAL EDITION - World Series and Iowa Football Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 38:33


    We are back with a bit of a bonus episode. In this shortened version, we breakdown the ending of the World Series and then we dive deep into how we think Iowa Football did in their first game against Purdue. As always, you can follow us on Twitter @UnpaidAthletes for all your updates. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 10 - NFL Top 5 Power Rankings, OROY Race, How will the World Series end? Also, Another Djokovic debacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 66:21


    Episode 10 of the Unpaid Athletes podcast includes a deep dive into the state of the NFL after week 7. This includes Power Rankings, Offensive Rookie of the Year Race, and the NFC East! Then, we discuss how we think the World Series will end and an interesting question about Djokovic decision to skip a tournament to break a record. This, all finished up with our Ridiculous Rankings of the best Sedan cars.

    Episode 9 - Who's the Best Team in the NFL? Should Trevor Lawrence Be Scared if Jets get 1st Pick? World Series Picks, and Iowa Football is Back!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 64:06


    In the newest installment of the Unpaid Athletes podcast, we introduce a new segment called Studs and Duds. It is exactly what it sounds like, we pick one stud and one dud of the week. We give a bit of an update on who we think is the best team in the NFL as well as the state of the basement of the league. Then, we move on to making our picks for the World Series. To finish off, we discuss how Iowa's football team will look this year and the best small talk lines for our Ridiculous Rankings. Don't forget to follow us @UnpaidAthletes on Twitter.

    Episode 8 - Is this NBA Title Legit and Why Were the Ratings Down? Rafa Ties Federer in Slams, Is He The GOAT? Also, NFL Week 5 and ALCS/NLCS Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 60:55


    We are back with another episode of the Unpaid Athletes Podcast. This week, we start off with a bit of an update from Week 5 around the NFL (2:15 - 19:40). Then, we discuss the Legitimacy of the NBA Title and why the NBA ratings were down this year (19:45 - 30:30). Afterwards, find out what is surprising us about the ALCS and NLCS (30:40 - 37:00). Finally, we finish up with the French Open Final, some GOAT talk (37:15 - 50:40), and Ridiculous Rankings (51:00 - 59:00) on your favorite business slogans!

    Episode 7 - Updated MLB Playoff Picture, Which Makes a Bigger Difference, Elite Pitching or Elite Hitting? French Open Semifinals/Finals, and What Condiment is the Best?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 62:39


    This weeks podcast features an update to what's going on in the MLB Playoffs and who we think is going to win the World Series of the teams remaining. Also, we discuss the final rounds of the French Open and have a discussion over injury timeouts potentially being abused in the tennis world. Then, a quick NFL update and into some questionable condiment rankings in our Ridiculous Rankings segment. As always, you can follow us @UnpaidAthletes on Twitter. Enjoy!

    Episode 6 - What Does It Take To Win In the MLB Playoffs? Also, Some Social Media Drama and Are You a Bandwagon Fan?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 61:08


    In this week's episode, we talk about how wild the MLB Wildcard round has been. We discuss some social media drama involving Kyrie Irving and a couple of stars in the tennis world! Also in this episode, you will find out if you are a bandwagon fan!

    Episode 5 - Preview of the MLB Playoffs and NBA Finals, Week 3 Analysis, and some Ice Cream Flavors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 57:44


    We are back for the beginning of the MLB Playoffs and NBA Finals! It is going to be a great week of sports. Will the Dodgers finally win one? Or will a young, up and coming team go streaking to the World Series? Find out in this week's episode! Also, don't forget to follow us @UnpaidAthletes on Twitter.

    Episode 4 - What It's Like to Cheer For a Struggling Team, French Open Predictions, Big Ten Football, and What Will the MLB Playoffs Look Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 48:32


    In this week's episode of the Unpaid Athletes, our teams are absolute trash. It's embarrassing. We also discuss darkhorses and favorites of the French Open as well as if Rob Manfred made the right choice on allowing fans in for the MLB Playoffs. Plus, the Big Ten is back! All that with some Ridiculous Rankings at the end makes for a can't-miss episode!

    Episode 3 - NFL Week 1 Recap, Will the Young Stars take over the Big 3 of tennis? And Some Snack Cracker Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 58:34


    The Unpaid Athletes are back this week with our takes on how the first week of the NFL went. Who was a boom and who busted? We recap the US Open Final as well as discuss what the ATP Tour may look like in the near future. Then, at the end, we continue our segment of the (Unofficial-named) Ridiculous Rankings where we rank the best snack crackers!

    Episode 2 - Fantasy Football Do's and Don'ts, Picking NFL Division/Super Bowl Winners, and Who Has the Best Burrito?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 63:21


    In this episode of the Unpaid Athletes, most topics discussed revolve around the upcoming NFL season! We go over each division and who we think will win the Super Bowl (Hot takes incoming). Stay tuned until the end where we begin a new segment where we rank completely off-topic subjects. Bonus topics include the Djokovic disqualification and some interested statements from Odell Beckham Jr. and Kirk Cousins.

    Episode 1 - Intros, MLB Mid-Season Awards, NBA Playoffs, and will Djokovic go undefeated?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 53:36


    In the pilot episode of the Unpaid Athletes Podcast, we discuss who we would give awards to if the MLB season ended today as well as who as surprised us. Also, what is going on in the NBA Playoffs? A segment about how the Western & Southern Open finished as well as our favorite tennis players. Plus many more hot takes! Follow us on Twitter: @UnpaidAthletes

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