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(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Matt McCarthy open an Agenda Free Friday with opening takes on the Rafael Devers trade, and the Red Sox offense. (13:39) The guys react to a story from ESPN’s Jeff Passan about the Red Sox trade of Rafael Devers. (25:53) Some thoughts on the Indiana Pacers forcing a game 7 of the NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder. (33:17) The callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday!
(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Matt McCarthy open the second hour discussing reports coming out about the trade of Rafael Devers and how it went down. (15:33) Are the players that the Red Sox got in return for Rafael Devers any good? (28:13) Where could Brad Marchand end up in the upcoming NHL Free Agency? (37:29) Quick thoughts on what Red Sox leadership had to say at their press conference following the Rafael Devers trade.
This week on MLR Weekly: ✅ Greg Cooper, head coach of the Utah Warriors, joins the show to break down his vision for the team — focusing on speed, structure, and discipline. ✅ Wendy Young (Your Scrumhalf Connection) brings valuable insight into the growth of Women's Elite Rugby (WER).and the upcoming Legacy Cup ✅ TRN Play of the Week — a game-changing flanker tackle and a wild interception you've got to see. ✅ Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds ✅ Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News) joins Matt McCarthy with bold predictions and keys to advancing ✅ We also break down the Major League Rugby playoffs and look ahead at which teams are heating up.
(00:00) The guys talk about their thoughts on Will Smith’s new controversial song, “Pretty Girls”. (19:35) Toucher and Hardy talk about the question that Matt McCarthy asked Breslow and Kennedy last night, centered around the reasoning for trading away Hall of Fame talent. (35:44) The guys review some audio taken from Nick’s trip to the Pride Parade, where people were asked to describe the picture of Billy B on the Ring Camera. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy open The Baseball Hour discussing Cora’s decision regarding tonight’s lineup against the Yankees. (16:50) The guys discuss Cora’s recent attitude with the team and his role as manager. (23:21) They continue the conversation on Alex Cora and his relationship with the front office. (37:20) Mazz and McCarthy share their final thoughts on The Baseball Hour.
(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy are in for Felger and Mazz as they begin the second hour with comments about Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels, plus caller reactions. (11:05) Comments about the Patriots failure to land established wide receivers. (20:46) Caller reactions about everything the guys have talked about and more. Plus, breaking news about Roman Anthony. (33:09) The guys react to Roman Anthony finally being called up and joining the Red Sox in Boston.
(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy are in for Felger and Mazz as they start the fourth hour continuing discussion about Roman Anthony and clarifying that Felger was absent on yet another big day for Boston sports. (16:33) Conversation about the expectations laid out for Roman Anthony and caller reactions. (27:06) The Email of the Day and reaction to The Ringer’s Top 10 NBA Players List. (38:44) The Final Word!
(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy are in for Felger and Mazz as they kick off the third hour discussing what the Roman Anthony promotion means for the Red Sox season. (11:39) Conversation about whether Alex Cora even wants to manage young talent. (22:10) The guys discuss what the Red Sox lineup should look like in the future now that the kids have all made it to Boston. Plus, a lightning round of calls!
(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy are in for Felger and Mazz as they kick off the show discussing the Red Sox series win over the Yankees. (14:56) Conversation about the Red Sox offense and the team’s pitching philosophy. (25:39) The guys discuss Rafael Devers letting up on a ground out and what kind of ballplayer he is. (41:28) Reaction to Brad Marchand’s overtime goal and his success with the Panthers.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz as he kicks off The Baseball Hour discussing Roman Anthony’s long-overdue promotion to the Red Sox and what the future holds for the team. (12:33) Comments about putting left fielder Roman Anthony in right field for his Major League debut. (25:44) Caller reactions about everything discussed tonight. (37:19) Final thoughts ahead of the Red Sox/Rays game.
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (5-28-2015), we present back to back interviews.First, PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ROH COO Joe Koff who discussed how the ROH Destination America deal come about, was ROH interested in providing original programming for DestAm, how did TNA factor in, what is ROH all about, would ROH expand further West more often, and much more including live callers.Then, in the second part of the show, Wade was joined by Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member who talked about coping with wrestler injuries during his time in WWE, Kevin Owens's rise, Samoa Joe's future, PWG's rising stars, ROH-TNA situation, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz, and he opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox Big 3 Prospects. (16:47) McCarthy talks more on the Red Sox Big 3 Prospects. (27:50) Why isn’t Roman Anthony in Boston? (39:30) Final thoughts from McCarthy.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Mark Dondero are in for Felger and Mazz and they open the show discussing the current state of the Red Sox. (13:56) More thoughts on the Red Sox and the team hovering around .500 all season. (27:11) Will good World Championships appearances for Jeremy Swayman and Elias Lindholm help them rebound in 25-26? (38:22) Is it concerning that the Bruins are yet to hire a head coach?
(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Mark Dondero are in for Felger and Mazz and they open the fourth hour continuing with their thoughts on the latest Red Sox loss. (10:31) More thoughts concerning the Red Sox roster, lineup, and coaching. (21:46) Final thoughts, calls, and emails. (33:27) The Final Word.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Mark Dondero are in for Felger and Mazz and they open the third hour with their thoughts on where the Patriots stand. (15:05) Some thoughts on Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s relationship. (26:24) Continuing thoughts on the Patriots and their outlook for next season. (37:21) Reacting to mismanagement by Alex Cora late in the Red Sox’s 3-2 loss to the Brewers.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Mark Dondero are in for Felger and Mazz and they open the second hour discussing Joe Mazzulla and his job security? (14:22) Some thoughts on Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers. (23:45) A call on Joe Mazzulla leads to the guys discussing Mazzulla and the job he has done as Celtics head coach. (31:08) A lightning round of callers on all that the guys have discussed.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Tony Massarotti as he kicks off the show discussing the Red Sox’s 3-2 loss to the Brewers. (11:24) Conversation and calls about Alex Cora’s managerial decisions. (22:12) Matt and JStew propose and discuss their ideal Red Sox lineup. (32:26) Final thoughts from McCarthy
(0:00) Matt McCarthy begin Hour #3 of the show by analyzing what went wrong for the 2024-25 Celtics' pursuit of a repeat title. Sylver articulates that all of the back-to-back NBA Champions have a Top 15 All-Time NBA Player at the helm as the glaring commonality between those teams. McCarthy describes the Celtics loss to the Knicks in the 2nd round as a "failure". (14:03) McCarthy & Sylver react to comments made by Brad Stevens in regards to the Celtics' Championship Window. Is the Championship window officially closed for this iteration of the Celtics? (27:07) Trevor Story OPS Watch is in full effect. McCarthy highlights the recent struggles from the Red Sox SS Trevor Story. Celtics trade scenarios discussed. Sylver expresses his optimism in Brad Stevens' ability to retool the Celtics. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @TheSylverFox | @jorgiesepulveda
(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Sean Sylver begin the final hour of the show reacting to comments from Celtics Head Coach, Joe Mazzulla and his perspective on this season. Sean Sylver breaks down the factors that contributed to the Celtics' 2nd round demise. The duo highlight the flawed coaching style of Mazzulla. (13:32) McCarthy & Sylver go to the phone lines. Both Matt & Sean are out on trading Jaylen Brown for Trae Young. Can Mazzulla turn into the next Erik Spoelstra? (26:23) Sean Sylver pays homage to Cheers star, George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm, after his passing earlier this week. McCarthy asks, "What's the most iconic theme songs in television history?" (36:35) Red Sox win in 10 Innings (6-5) over Baltimore in Game 1 of a scheduled double-header. Devers continues his hot streak, with a walkoff single. McCarthy reports on Cora stating that Alex Bregman has a 'significant injury'. McTakey speculates that Mayer will be taking over 3B duties in Bregman's absence, thus rendering Trevor Story's job at SS safe. Trevor Story OPS Watch ends at .595 after Game 1 this afternoon. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @TheSylverFox | @jorgiesepulveda
(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Sean Sylver begin Hour #2 with Sylver describing some of the more underrated 80's bands. McCarthy asks Sylver if he would trade Mayer & Anthony to PIT for Paul Skenes? The conversation leads to the question of, "Would you retire Roger Clemens' #21?" (11:10) McTakey & The Sylver Fox host "The Area Code Game" with Producer, Jorge, "The People's Champ". Matt & Sean quiz "The People's Champ" on his U.S. Area Code knowledge. (22:19) McCarthy & Sylver react to the breaking news of Marcelo Mayer being called up to the big league squad from AAA-Worcester. McCarthy asks, "Have the Red Sox over-hyped Marcelo Mayer?" (34:54) McCarthy & Sylver continue to follow-up the reporting of the Marcelo Mayer call-up. All indications are that Mayer will be inserted into the starting lineup for Game 2 of the scheduled double-header between the Red Sox and Orioles. The duo get into Mayer's player profile and temper expectations for the rookie.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Sean Sylver are in-studio for a Memorial Day Weekend Extravaganza. The duo exchange pleasantries before diving into the Red Sox and reacting to the Alex Bregman Injury sustained in yesterday's (19-5) Red Sox win over Baltimore. McCarthy highlights the lack of RH-bats in the current lineup, minus Bregman. (15:12) McCarthy & Sylver react to Alex Cora's comments regarding the vacancy left at 3B following Bregman's injury, in which he suggests everyone on the roster as a viable replacement while neglecting to mention Rafael Devers. McCarthy breaks down the flexibility of the Red Sox lineup if Devers is willing to go back to playing his natural position of 3B. (30:24) Chris Mannix offers his opinion on the Celtics' future heading into the offseason. McTakey & The Sylver Fox go off the rails quickly distracted by the grounds crew working through the rain. Sylver gets reminded of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and "The Field of Dreams" and an MLB Hall of Fame debate ensues. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @TheSylverFox | @jorgiesepulveda
(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz on The Baseball Hour and he opens the show discussing the job Alex Cora has done as Red Sox manager. (14:50) Thoughts on the decision to pull Garrett Crochet in the 6th inning last night. (25:37) Is the Red Sox amount of strikeouts becoming too much of an issue? (37:22) Final thoughts from McCarthy.
(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy open The Baseball Hour discussing the news that Kristian Campbell has been learning 1st base. (15:14) More thoughts on the possibility of Kristian Campbell playing 1st base. (23:05) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (36:07) Final thoughts from Mazz and McCarthy!
(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy open the show discussing Rafael Devers (12:29) What responsibility does Craig Breslow hold in the Devers drama? (23:04) Mazz and Matt McCarthy react to John Henry flying to Kansas City to talk with Rafael Devers
(0:00) Mazz, Milliken and Matt MCcarthy open the show on a Friday round table with thoughts on the Red Sox Pitching to Vladimir Guerrero jr. (15:39) Caller reaction to the Red Sox (26:26) More discussion on the decision to pitch to Vladimir Guerrero jr. (35:14) Mazz gives some positives to take away from the two losses against the Blue Jays.
(00:00) Tim McKone, Phil Perry, and Matt McCarthy break down a clip featuring Eliot Wolf and the Chargers during last year’s draft. (12:00) We continue to question the odds of Will Campbell being drafted by the Patriots at 4. (26:00) The crew finishes the day with calls on both the Bruins and Celtics. (37:00) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Tim McKone, Phil Perry, and Matt McCarthy, react to the Bruins end of season press conference. (10:24) The guys finish up the hour by reflecting on how defensive Cam Neely and Don Sweeney were defensive over their draft struggles.
(00:00) Matt McCarthy, Phil Perry and Alex Barth take over the show with 48 hours until the 2025 NFL Draft and dive right into the buzz around the Patriots’ 4th overall pick and which player in this year’s class is the right fit for this current Patriots team. (16:05) McCarthy, Perry and Barth react to Peter Schrager on Good Morning Football saying that teams could be interested in trading up to picks 2 and 3 for Ashton Jeanty. They also touch on whether Abdul Carter is still in play for the Patriots on their draft board. (26:26) The guys react to Todd Mcshay stating that he is still hearing buzz around Sheduer Sanders potentially going 3rd overall to the Giants. (36:04) We finish out the hour by discussing more about possible trade ups and which teams are in the mix for big moves on draft day.
(00:00) Matt McCarthy, Phil Perry, and Alex Barth take your phone calls and discuss your draft pick takes and who you want to see get drafted to which teams. (11:27) McCarthy, Perry and Barth continue on the phone lines to discuss with you whether Shedeur Sanders goes third overall or falls later on to become a late round quarterback. (21:05) The guys get into more phone calls and discuss more draft predictions and where they think certain players will end up. (30:38) We finish the second hour by critiquing Tim McKone’s Boston Marathon running performance and what they liked and disliked from his performance.
(00:00) Matt McCarthy, Phil Perry and Alex Barth start off the third hour by reacting to Celtics head coach Joe Mazulla speaking live on what he meant when he was yelling at Jayson tatum during wrist injury in game one against Orlando. (11:15) The guys continue to take more of your phone calls about the Patriots taking a lineman and who is the right fit for this Patriots team. (21:16) The crew reacts to the Red Sox series win over the White Sox and discuss Triston Casas’ struggles to this point in the season and if the Sox should option him to AAA or trade him for another key bat. (34:57)We finish the hour by discussing more NFL talk and Barth addressing rumors on Patriots going after a long-snapper from URI.
(00:00) Matt McCarthy, Phil Perry and Alex Barth continue on with debating who is the best fit for the Patriots at pick #4. (13:33) McCarthy, Perry and Barth take a phone call about the Patriots and whether they should draft a kicker or sign a veteran or undrafted free agent. (23:38) The crew reacts to a new video from the owner of the Dallas Mavericks addressing the disassembly of the Mavericks’ lineup in blockbuster trade to send Luka Doncic to the Lakers. (33:49) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Matt McCarthy, Mark Dondero and Tyler Milliken coming live from the Cask ‘N Flagon, react to comments made by Dan Graziano speculating whether Shadeur Sanders will crack the Top 3 in the Draft. (14:40) The guys provide a quick update on Tim McKone. Dondero recalls his own marathon experience and offers advice to Tyler Milliken if he were to ever run a marathon. (23:49) The crew react to comments made by Jeremy Fowler regarding Ashton Jeanty. Will teams target Jeanty to move up in the Draft? (36:17) Tim McKone Tracker in full effect - McKone at the 10K Mark. Pace has picked up.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy, Mark Dondero and Tyler Milliken - live from the Cask ' Flagon Fenway - begin the final hour of the program getting to know your Sports Hub talents. Story time featuring Tyler Milliken and Mark Dondero. (10:13) McCarthy, Dondero and Milliken provide a quick update on Tim McKone's trek in the 129th Boston Marathon. McKone seems to be quickening the pace, and will be in line to finish strong. More story time from Tyler Milliken. (20:22) Red Sox win Patriots' Day matinee matchup against the Chicago White Sox to take the season series (4-3). The guys react to the Sox' win from a ruckus Fenway Park. (34:04) Today's Takeaways
(00:00) Matt McCarthy, Mark Dondero and Tyler Milliken are in for Zolak & Bertrand on a Patriots’ Day/Marathon Monday LIVE remotely from the Cask “N Flagon Fenway. The guys react to the Celtics Game 1 win against the Magic and the Red Sox series against the White Sox. (13:23) McCarthy, Dondero and Milliken break down Jayson Tatum’s play and react to his wrist injury, on a flagrant foul in the 2nd half. (24:02) The crew analyze the Red Sox Bullpen implosion, particularly Zach Kelly and Liam Hendricks’ performance. (35:23) Tim McKone Tracker is set to begin, as Tim McKone will be an active participant in the running of the 129th Boston Marathon.
(00:00) Matt McCarthy, Mark Dondero and Tyler Milliken coming live from the Cask ‘N Flagon, react to Jayson Tatum’s wrist injury sustained in Game 1. Can the Celtics handle the Magic’s level of physicality? (12:40) McCarthy, Dondero and Milliken continue their discussion on Jayson Tatum. Can the Celtics repeat as NBA Champions without Tatum being their best player? Does Tatum have the internal fortitude to elevate his game in the postseason? The crew analyzes Tatum’s play. (25:22) The guys get into Jaylen Brown’s knee injury. (34:20) The tracking of Tim McKone continues. The crew notices his pace has dropped. McCarthy takes issue with his company email.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show by analyzing the 1B position of the Boston Red Sox. With Triston Casas early season struggles, Matt and Cerrone take a dive into the options available for the Local-9 at 1B. Is Devers an option at 1B? McCarthy is willing to try it, saying it'll provide "flexibility" for the lineup and states his case. (10:25) McCarthy and Battle react to comments made by Patriots' Head Coach, Mike Vrabel in regards to drafting different player profiles. When asked, "What's the worst draft day Scenario for the Patriots?" McCarthy proclaims that with Hunter and Carter presumably off the board at #4, that the Patriots will be in their worst case scenario at #4. Matt and Cerrone discuss the Patriots' draft options at #4. (24:18) McCarthy and Battle continue to talk about the Patriots Draft options, less than a week until the start of the 2025 NFL Draft. Are the Patriots stuck at #4 or can they trade out? Is there interest in any particular Draft prospect worthy enough to entice a willing trade partner? (38:08) Celtics takeaways to bring the show home. Matt McCarthy and Cerrone Battle will provide postgame coverage immediately following Game 1 between the Celtics-Magic tomorrow afternoon. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda
(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Cerrone Battle begin the second hour of the show breaking down the Red Sox 10-3 win against the Chicago White Sox. McCarthy credits Trevor Story for being a bad ball hitter. Roman Anthony being called up is discussed. (14:38) "Are the Red Sox holding Roman Anthony back?" - Matt McCarthy asks Cerrone Battle and the people of Boston. Is Roman Anthony ready for The Show? (29:15) McCarthy and Battle close out the second hour analyzing the game of newly acquired Red Sox Ace, Garrett Crochet. McCarthy had tickets for today's game and decided to come to work instead. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda
(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Cerrone Battle begin the show discussing Jaylen Brown's knee injury and how to best manage his playing time in the playoffs. (11:32) McCarthy and Battle continue to talk about Jaylen Brown's knee injury and how to manage Brown in the playoffs. (23:13) Cerrone defends his take that this iteration of the Boston Celtics is one of the greatest Celtics teams of All-Time. (33:19) McCarthy and Battle preview the Celtics-Magic 1st Round Matchup. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda
(00:00) Wallach has left the building, spread his wings and is now eating croissants in France with his family. Matt McCarthy slides in for headlines with Fred and Hardy. (22:47) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: It was Breakup Day for the Boston Bruins yesterday and players open up about the season with the media. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
(0:00) Mazz opens up The Baseball Hour and is joined by Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken. The guys debate when the Red Sox should bring up Roman Anthony to the big leagues team. (15:19) Questioning what the Red Sox’s options are at first base besides Triston Casas. (24:07) Discussing if Alex Cora plays a role in the team's struggling defense. (36:50) Wrapping up the show by discussing the development of organizations pitching.
CORRECTION AND APOLOGY: We screwed up. Apologies to Bay Breakers Head Coach Hannah Stolba and Assistant Coach Shilo Shalosky. We got their names crossed. An inexcusable mistake. The good news is the interview with Shilo rocks. NEW ORLEANS, LA - Like Miami, NOLA got a must-have win. Aidan King, was in the thick of it for the Gold, and he's in the thick of it again - thime on MLR Weekly - via Matt McCarthy's questioning... Also featured this week is Bay Breakers Head Coach Hannah Stolba, after a big win vs the New York Exiles. Show's total run time: 24 minutes. INCLUDED: -John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning -Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News -Exclusive Highlights -TRN Play of the Week -Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds -Analysis & Predictions And don't miss another excellent installment of The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLR Weekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp -Podcast Platforms: RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #giltinis
LOS ANGELES, CA - The MLR Weekly staff has a flat-out crush on Rugby Football Club Los Angeles' prop, Declan Leaney. He's a blue collar, lunch-pail prop worthy of your attention, and we have him on. Also, from the W.E.R., we have Boston Banshee star Emily Henrich, the USA Rugby legend that also spends time with the Leicester Tigers. Check out the interviews with host Matt McCarthy. Show's total run time: 24 minutes. INCLUDED: -John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning -Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News -Exclusive Highlights -TRN Play of the Week -Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds -Analysis & Predictions And don't miss another excellent installment of The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLR Weekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp -Podcast Platforms: RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #giltinis
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (4-3-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed Matt McCarthy, an ex-WWE Creative Team member, who detailed his in-person experience at WM31 weekend, his previous Hall of Fame backstage role, Roman Reigns's future, Stephanie McMahon's philanthropy Tweet, Justin Roberts' open letter, and more with live callers mixed in.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Today we flashback five years (4-2-2020) to a special edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy to preview WrestleMania 36. They first discuss whether WWE fans will think the empty-arena augmented WrestleMania presentation worked out okay or are fans going to be saying the whole thing should have been cancelled or postponed. Also, will WWE just go too far with post-producing now that they have that freedom since the matches aren't live? Also, their reaction to the idea of fans being put on the screen to react to in-ring action as WWE is considering doing. Then they march through the entire announced line-up for WrestleMania and talk about what is likely to happen and the pros and cons of various finishes and approaches including Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Gather ‘round - the feast of all feasts is about to begin! That's right, Animal Attack April 2025 looms even larger than usual when “Mr. Big” aka Bert I. Gordon is at the helm and we're gorging on his 1976 eco-horror cult classic, THE FOOD OF THE GODS with the immeasurable help of actor, comedian, and manager of the Video Garage Matt McCarthy!! Along the way, we earn the “based on a portion of HG Wells” discount, perform deep lore study for Dead Right Horror Trivia, hit up Marjoe Gortner's complicated backstory, Discover Ida Lupino's unique exit strategy, and we start the “Give John Carpenter a F*cking Oscar Already!” campaign. All this, plus giant cock attacks, the return of Twizzler juice, weird celeb encounters, undercover Coneheads, jars of pickled Cream of Wheat, strange turn-ons, “the Football Way” of survival, and an enormous edition of Choose Your Own Deathventure!! It's a buffet of baffling cinematic decisions on this week's Kill By Kill!! Check out Matt's Video Garage Series here!! Listen to Matt's podcast, We Watch Wrestling!! Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today! Our linker.ee Click here to visit our TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out Gena's Substack called Gena Watches Things!! Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd!
Gather ‘round - the feast of all feasts is about to begin! That's right, Animal Attack April 2025 looms even larger than usual when “Mr. Big” aka Bert I. Gordon is at the helm and we're gorging on his 1976 eco-horror cult classic, THE FOOD OF THE GODS with the immeasurable help of actor, comedian, and manager of the Video Garage Matt McCarthy!! Along the way, we earn the “based on a portion of HG Wells” discount, perform deep lore study for Dead Right Horror Trivia, hit up Marjoe Gortner's complicated backstory, Discover Ida Lupino's unique exit strategy, and we start the “Give John Carpenter a F*cking Oscar Already!” campaign. All this, plus giant cock attacks, the return of Twizzler juice, weird celeb encounters, undercover Coneheads, jars of pickled Cream of Wheat, strange turn-ons, “the Football Way” of survival, and an enormous edition of Choose Your Own Deathventure!! It's a buffet of baffling cinematic decisions on this week's Kill By Kill!! Check out Matt's Video Garage Series here!! Listen to Matt's podcast, We Watch Wrestling!! Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today! Our linker.ee Click here to visit our TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out Gena's Substack called Gena Watches Things!! Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd!
HOUSTON, TX - With Major League Rugby teams fighting to make the playoffs already, every missed tackle, dropped ball, missed kick, and trip to the Sin Bin have have consequences. Some sides are better at handling adversity than others. The Houston SaberCats are one such squad. And star Emmanuel Albert, the #2 pick in the 2021 MLR Draft, is part of their success story... Meanwhile, WER (Women's Elite Rugby) star Rachel Ehrecke has her own story to tell, with the brand-new Denver Onyx. Both players share their journeys with host Matt McCarthy. INCLUDED: -John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning -Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News -Exclusive Highlights -TRN Play of the Week -Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds -Analysis & Predictions And don't miss another excellent installment of The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLR Weekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp -Podcast Platforms: RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #giltinis
The first round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur is underway and we've got all the inside information around this event. Our onsite crew will be joining us live from Champions Retreat. As we knock on the backdoor of Masters week, the PGA Tour makes a stop in Texas for the Valero Texas Open. Will two-time Valero Texas champion, Corey Conners claim victory number three? Plus, Matt McCarthy, is with us to discuss his recent win and Masters preparation. COREY CONNERS 10:25 MATT MCCARTHY 35:54
(0:00) Murray, Mazz and Matt McCarthy open the show by giving their thoughts on the Patriots signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs. (15:28) More discussion on the Diggs signing. Plus, caller reaction to Stefon Diggs. (25:36) The guys react to Nick Wright's comments and discuss if there is any risk to the signing. (34:49) The guys react to Nikita Zadorov walking back his Swayman comments at Bruins practice yesterday.
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-13-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed ex-WWE Creative Team member Matt McCarthy with an analysis of the march to WrestleMania - Daniel Bryan's fall, Roman Reigns's rise, Undertaker-Bray Wyatt, Sting-Triple H, U.S. and IC titles, and more including live callers and email topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.