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In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (2-25-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. They discussed the following topics:The signing of Paul Wight by AEW, whether it's a worthwhile signing, how it could go right or go wrong, and more aspects of the story.A full review of AEW Dynamite including revisiting the Matt Hardy-Hangman Page angle last week in light of Hardy posting a video rebuttal of Wade's criticism last week.A full review of NXT on USA including the Adam Cole-Roderick Strong angle.A review of UFC including the big upset victory for Derrick Lewis last weekend and then a preview of this weekend's show.A review of a busy week of New Japan events and a look ahead.A review of Smackdown including the latest with Roman Reigns and Edge.A review of Raw including the first week of Miz as champion and the continued push of Bobby Lashley.Impressions from Sasha Banks's interview with Steve Austin on WWE Network.A review of Blood Sport with Jon Moxley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if the Bears should pursue left tackle Trent Williams if he reaches free agency. After that, Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Jon “Boog” Sciambi joined the show to discuss a variety of Cubs topics.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Raymont Harris, who opened up in heartfelt fashion about his mental health journey since leaving the NFL and explained how he's turning his experiences into lessons for younger athletes. Later, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how MLB teams league-wide are cutting their broadcasts of spring training games.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to interesting comments from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and general manager Ryan Poles about quarterback development in this day and age. After that, writer Wayne Drehs joined the show to share insight on the terrific feature story he did for Chicago Magazine on Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears granting linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade and discussed several Cubs topics.
The guys started the show in an irate manner, reacting to the final Thunder injury report ahead of their game tonight against the Pistons. They questioned how this is possible and what the larger issues around the NBA are in relation to this. Then, they did a CFB Blitz to round out the hour.
Valenti and Rico wonder how the Lions expect to see better results through doing the same thing over and over again.
Mike questions the Lions' mindset when it comes to retaining their own players.
Kenny joins to ask if these specific CFB programs can make the CFP.
The guys continue to share their frustrations with the current state of the NBA.
Valenti and Rico wrapped up the show revisiting their 2 main topics of the day.
Mike and Rico spent the second hour highlighting the Lions' head-scratching mentality when it comes to changing things up organizationally in order to maximize their chances to win.
Kenny joined at the top of the third hour to share some of the biggest storylines across the NFL. Then, they reset the Lions' topic from the hour before and took more of your calls on it.
The guys go through the latest NFL news and rumors.
Mike and Rico heard from some final callers on why the Lions are so partial to their current players.
Valenti and Rico got today's show started with their disgust in both the Thunder for benching most of their players tonight and the NBA for allowing this to happen regularly. They shifted this frustration towards the Lions in the second hour, where they had a conversation about what they feel is an overwhelmingly high amount of loyalty to their current players. The guys stuck with this topic before resetting everything at the top of the final hour.
Mike and Rico take a few of your calls on their frustrations with the Lions.
Mike and Rico hear from the people about their discussion regarding their frustrations.
Kenny shares his frustration with comments from Todd McLellan about the Red Wings' collapses at the end of seasons.
Valenti loses it over the Thunder's injury report for tonight's game against the Pistons.
ith the tampering period looming, the conversation shifts to travel plans, spring training trips to Florida, early-morning flights, and who might have to carry a solo show if things go sideways. Plus, a live Rico weekend, lineup shakeups, and the real fear of what happens if the backups sound too good on air. Classic WFAN banter where football hype meets logistical panic.
A diehard Jets fan admits it: Aaron Glenn's combine comments sound like empty hype, while GM Darren Mougey comes off confident, direct, and trustworthy. Tiki explains why credibility changes when you have real success behind you, and why “play-calling is my superpower” could either become a rallying cry or a punchline. Plus: the Wink Martindale rumor, the Woody Johnson trust problem, and why the only thing that truly fixes “LOL Jets” is winning actual games.
In this segment, we dive deep into the ultimate tale of two New York franchises, tackling the growing frustration surrounding the Jets and the behind-the-scenes drama brewing with the Giants. We unpack why Aaron Glenn's “superpower” rhetoric is falling completely flat with diehard fans who are exhausted by the "fake it before you make it" mentality, while contrasting it with the quiet, proven confidence of GM Darren McGee. Plus, we pull no punches reacting to the latest media leaks regarding Joe Schoen and Giants ownership, break down why a veteran like Kirk Cousins might just be a "bridge to nowhere," and even take a detour for a legendary caller with a jaw-dropping physical feat. Are the Jets actually turning a corner, or are we just buying into the same old grandiose promises?
It was a loaded hour of basketball drama and sports philosophy. The Knicks' offense stalled again, Karl-Anthony Towns disappeared, and the finger-pointing is officially underway. Is it on KAT for not demanding the ball, on the coach for not forcing the issue, or on Jalen Brunson for slipping into hero ball instead of running the team? Plus, a major playoff wrinkle: Mitchell Robinson's impact raises a real question about whether the Knicks' starting lineup needs to change when games actually matter. Then the focus shifts to Cleveland, where the addition of James Harden suddenly has people rethinking the Eastern Conference hierarchy. Are the Cavaliers finally a legitimate threat, or is this just another chapter in Harden's long history of regular-season hype and postseason disappointment? Knicks fans weigh in on whether they fear Cleveland at all and how the East really stacks up right now. The conversation takes a surprising turn into a heated debate about legacy and loyalty: what matters more to athletes, winning for their country or winning for their franchise? With Olympic baseball on the horizon and the World Baseball Classic looming, the guys ask how New York would react if a star like Aaron Judge ever said a gold medal meant more than a World Series. The answer might not be pretty. From lineup decisions to contender credibility to the emotional divide between fans and players, this hour covers everything fueling the current sports conversation.
MLB's Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system is here, and after seeing it up close in spring training, Evan is fired up. What's supposed to make the game fairer is instead creating constant interruptions, delayed reactions to big moments, and a whole new layer of controversy. The biggest gripe? If the technology can get every call right instantly, why are players “challenging” pitches at all instead of just making the strike zone automatic? The guys break down the chaos of “infinite” successful challenges, why this could dominate the early weeks of the season, and how baseball may be overthinking a problem with a simple solution. Calls pour in comparing ABS to VAR in soccer, pitch framing, and even where an umpire should stand to get the best view of the zone. And because nothing stays on track for long, the conversation spirals into a hilarious hockey history mix-up involving Walter vs. Keith Tkachuk, an on-air apology challenge, locker-room prank stories, hotel room accusations, and a classic Cinco de la Show on the absolute worst parts of snow. A pure slice of late-winter sports talk chaos.
The 4th and final hour dives deep into one massive “what if” could the New York Jets actually trade up to No. 1 overall and draft Fernando Mendoza? The guys react to comments from John Spytek and the growing belief the Las Vegas Raiders may not budge even with a monster offer. Plus, why next year's loaded draft class could change everything and how Tom Brady factors into the Raiders' big-picture thinking.
Could the Jets realistically move up to No. 1 for a franchise quarterback… or is that dream already dead? At the NFL Combine, Raiders GM John Spytek kept the door barely open on dealing the top pick, while Jets GM Darren Mougey's comments sounded a lot more final. The guys break down what those answers really mean, why a “Godfather offer” might be the only path up the board, and how valuable New York's draft stockpile truly is. Plus, wild trade scenarios enter the chat, including a hypothetical Kyler Murray deal and whether that would actually make the Jets contenders or just more entertaining. Is the smart move patience for a loaded future QB class, or going all-in right now? This segment dives deep into the strategy, risk, and desperation surrounding Gang Green's quarterback hunt.
Evan has thoughts on the Jets regime speaking, plus baseball controversy in Spring Training
nother snowstorm, another breaking point. From the soggy towel pile by the front door to kids stuck home with cabin fever, the crew unleashes a brutally honest “Cinco” ranking of the absolute worst parts of snow. Boots that destroy your feet, slush that turns everything ugly within hours, and the all-encompassing inconvenience that wrecks commutes, travel plans, and daily life all make the list. Plus, stories of weather chaos, being stranded mid-trip, and the mental toll of a winter that just won't quit. If you're sick of shoveling, slipping, and staring at gray snowbanks, this one will hit way too close to home.
Aaron Judge's spring training appearance came with a side of controversy as MLB's Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system took center stage. After a Yankees game featured a staggering number of challenges, the debate exploded: Is this tech fixing baseball or ruining its flow? While reviews are lightning fast, the constant interruptions, delayed celebrations, and strategic gamesmanship have some fans furious. Should every pitch just be called automatically by technology instead of turning balls and strikes into a challenge circus? The crew breaks down why this system feels choppy, why spring training may be skewing the numbers, and whether MLB is overthinking a problem that already has a simple solution. If this is baseball's future, not everyone is ready for it.
When a two-time Stanley Cup champion says Olympic gold meant more, fans lose their minds. After Team USA hero Matthew Tkachuk revealed the gold medal experience topped his NHL titles, the crew dives into a question that hits especially hard in New York: what would happen if a superstar like Aaron Judge said the same thing about Olympic gold vs a World Series? Is representing your country the ultimate achievement… or does nothing top a championship for the team you bleed for? From Olympic glory to Stanley Cup obsession, World Series hypotheticals, and the emotional gap between athletes and diehard fans, this conversation exposes a brutal truth: players and fans do not value success the same way. Plus, the guys debate whether Yankees fans could ever forgive Judge for prioritizing Team USA, why Mets fans may soon face the same dilemma with Juan Soto and the WBC, and whether sports loyalty is more about identity than trophies. If you've ever lived and died with a playoff run, this one will hit home.
Karl-Anthony Towns showed he can dominate when he gets touches, so why did he nearly disappear when the game mattered most? The guys zero in on Jalen Brunson's shot-heavy “hero ball” night and debate whether a great scorer is failing to be a true floor general. If KAT isn't the type to demand the ball, is it on Brunson to make sure he eats? They also examine coaching accountability, why stars still need to be coached hard, and whether the Knicks' offense loses its identity when the ball stops moving. Plus, a key playoff question emerges: should Mitchell Robinson be starting for toughness and rebounding if the Knicks see Cleveland in a series?
We dive into a heated rant about the Giants' front office priorities, questioning why ownership is leaking PR spin to the New York Post to protect GM Joe Schoen's reputation instead of addressing much larger, real-world organizational controversies. On the Jets side of town, we take the temperature of the fanbase, debating if the head coach is already a lame duck and why settling for a veteran quarterback like Kirk Cousins might just be a frustrating "bridge to nowhere." We cap things off with a little cross-podcast banter and a quick hardwood update on the Knicks and Nets.
As baseball inches closer to Opening Day, the debate over the automated strike zone is heating up. If technology can instantly tell you ball or strike, why turn it into a challenge system at all? The crew argues that MLB is making a simple solution unnecessarily complicated, especially compared to systems like soccer's VAR that review plays automatically. From pitch framing becoming obsolete to questions about whether this is just a stepping stone toward full “robot umps,” the conversation dives into how technology could reshape the game and why many believe the current approach is missing the obvious fix. Plus, callers weigh in with ideas, comparisons, and concerns about what fans will actually be talking about when the season begins.
2.25.26 Hour 3, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max go around the NFL to react to news coming out during NFL Combine week thus far. Kevin Sheehan does a “what do ya got?” on Alysa Liu's free skate where she won the gold medal and just how important it was. Kevin Sheehan gives his prediction on who the Commanders will play in their overseas game in London during the 2026 season.
2.25.26, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to the reveal of the Commanders' overseas game for the 2026 season in London.
2.25.26, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss what stood out to him from Adam Peters and Dan Quinn's comments at the NFL Combine.
2.25.26, Kevin Sheehan reacts to Adam Peters' comments on keeping Daron Payne when most fans expected him to be either released or traded in the offseason.
2.25.26, Kevin Sheehan reacts to Adam Peters' comments on keeping Jayden Daniels healthy in the future and Kevin gives you his worst Commanders' game from the 2025 season.
2.25.26, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max go around the NFL to react to news coming out during NFL Combine week thus far.
2.25.26, Kevin Sheehan gives his prediction on who the Commanders will play in their overseas game in London during the 2026 season.
2.25.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to the reveal of the Commanders' overseas game for the 2026 season in London. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Adam Peters' comments at the NFL Combine on the possibility of bringing back Zach Ertz and gives his thoughts on the Commanders needing more weapons on offense. Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss what stood out to him from Adam Peters and Dan Quinn's comments at the NFL Combine. 2.25.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan reacts to Adam Peters' comments on keeping Daron Payne when most fans expected him to be either released or traded in the offseason. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Adam Peters' comments on keeping Jayden Daniels healthy in the future and Kevin gives you his worst Commanders' game from the 2025 season. Kevin Sheehan goes around the NFL to react to some recent news and developments around the league. 2.25.26 Hour 3, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max go around the NFL to react to news coming out during NFL Combine week thus far. Kevin Sheehan does a “what do ya got?” on Alysa Liu's free skate where she won the gold medal and just how important it was. Kevin Sheehan gives his prediction on who the Commanders will play in their overseas game in London during the 2026 season.
2.25.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan reacts to Adam Peters' comments on keeping Daron Payne when most fans expected him to be either released or traded in the offseason. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Adam Peters' comments on keeping Jayden Daniels healthy in the future and Kevin gives you his worst Commanders' game from the 2025 season. Kevin Sheehan goes around the NFL to react to some recent news and developments around the league.
2.25.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to the reveal of the Commanders' overseas game for the 2026 season in London. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Adam Peters' comments at the NFL Combine on the possibility of bringing back Zach Ertz and gives his thoughts on the Commanders needing more weapons on offense. Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss what stood out to him from Adam Peters and Dan Quinn's comments at the NFL Combine.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the highlights of Foul Territory host A.J. Pierzynski's recent chat with Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Raymont Harris, who opened up in heartfelt fashion about his mental health journey since leaving the NFL and explained how he's turning his experiences into lessons for younger athletes.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Jon “Boog” Sciambi to discuss a variety of Cubs topics, including Sciambi taking umbrage with Spiegel's recent take on center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Laurence & Spiegs were joined by Chicago Magazine's Wayne Drehs who wrote a piece on Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to interesting comments from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and general manager Ryan Poles about quarterback development in this day and age.
Laurence & Spiegs discuss whether or not we need to consider a Caleb Williams extension in projecting Bears offseason moves.