If These Balls Could Talk

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Juliet Peloquin, @julespeloquin. Join us as we talk to her about her Stand up Career, True Crime and Sports and the New York Knicks chase for the NBA cup. We'll also of course go over Pete's Mighty Morphin Power Rankings and this week in the NFL. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #aaronhernandez #truecrime #NBAcup #newyorkknicks #wicked #giants #sadpanda #tb12 #billbelichick #wicked #escapefrombuffalo #joshallen #LisanalGaib #mattrifemovement #dontownabear #nflchooseyourownadventure

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Shane DeBarros, @unofficialshane. on Twitter/X. We will talk about the impending byepocalypse with 6 NFL teams on bye in week 12, The Bills finally beating a good team and getting out Pete's Power Ranking doghouse and the return of the Italian Stallion, Tommy DeVito to the helm on the struggling New York Giants. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #tommycutlets #buffalobills #giants #bills #aaronrodgerscancer #taylorswiftvshaileesteinfeld #3romolovesmahomes #joealtsmash #coachprime #manchesterunited #christanoronaldo #saudiproleague #alnassr #glickedweekend #pokemongo #niantic #vps #teslaarmy #conspiracytheories

It’s time for a CROSSOVER episode!In this super special episode, Katie & Nat from The VHS Club and John, Mark, and Producer Pete from If These Balls Could Talk join forces to talk 90s movies AND sports. That’s right… it’s time for The Sandlot episode.This 90s favorite follows Scotty Smalls and his new friends as they bond over backyard baseball, face off against the legendary Beast, and create memories that will last a lifetime. We’ll chat about epic scenes, hilarious one-liners, and why this coming-of-age story still hits home. Grab your Cracker Jacks and get ready to feel the summer magic of The Sandlot!The VHS Club PodcastIt’s a podcast where Katie & Nat review movies you’ve likely already seen. New episodes of The VHS Club Podcast stream every Thursday at 9pm Eastern on YouTube and the audio-only podcast episodes drop on Fridays on your favorite podcast player. Visit https://www.thevhsclubpod.com If These Balls Could TalkJoin Mark, John, and Pete, three college friends, as they discuss ten quick fire sports and pop culture topics with their friends and various other interesting people.New episodes of If These Balls Could Talk stream every Thursday night at 9:15pm Eastern on YouTube and drop the following Sunday anywhere you get your podcasts. Visit https://www.iftheseballscouldtalkpod.com #sandlotmovie #moviereview #90smovies #sportsmovies

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Paul Errante, https://www.instagram.com/paule_mma. We're incredibly excited to have Paul back to discuss his life and MMA. We will also go over all the changes in the NFL, how the Chiefs just keep winning and how WWE's Crown Jewel went in Saudi Arabia. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #mma #miketyson #chiefs #mma #miketyson #jakepaul #heavyweightchampion #election #feminism #girlpower #cowboys #bengals #jakepaul #tyson #netflix

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week for our Spooky Halloween episode is our friend, and my super awesome sister-in-law Kaiyrod, https://www.instagram.com/kaiyrod/. This week, with Kat as my bodyguard, we'll talk about the struggles of the NY Yankees. We'll also go over equality in Women's Basketball and maybe even talk about the new Thunderbolts trailer. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #mlb #worldseries #nyyankees #halloween #spookyseason #wnba #thunderbolts #chronoptimistic #pukancooper #flaccoridesagain #dontstopscrewin #harassment #dosomethingnfl #generationalpha #newyork #concretejungle

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Jefim Piekarz. By popular demand of Jefim we are here this week to discuss the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees are in the WORLD SERIES! The rise... and Fall of the Mets and if the top two teams in baseball being in the Fall Classic is good for the sport. We might even have time for the NFL and of course Marvel. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #mlb #worldseries #nyyankees #lukeweaver #junglecat #ladodgers #nymets #petealonso #jaialai #kat #knicks #celtics #lebronjames #bronnyjames #wnba #nyliberty #ellietheelephant #payinequality #bakermayfield #amaricooper #frozefrenzy #nhl #hockey #bladesofsteel #mcu #deadpoolandwolverinemovie #agathaallalong #wiccan

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Pete Valdeon. We'll talk about the busy week in NFL trades and the Aaron Rodgers cool kids club. Also what do we think about the Tesla Optimus bot? Scary? Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #davanteadams #aaronrodgers #tesla #optimus #robotoverlords #davanteadams #garretwilson #cowboys #jerryjones #pitching #knuckleslurve #wnba #unrivaled #caitlinclark #breannastewart

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Doug Feyes. Join us as we talk about the struggles of the Buffalo Bills and what they need to do to turn the corner. Also wouldn't be a Doug episode without an in depth talk about Marvel, the state of the MCU and the rest of the media landscape. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #joshallen #mcu #agathaallalong #redhulk #amadeuscho #jamesearljones #buffalo #buffalobills #robertsaleh #newyorkjets #thunderbolts* #yelenabelova #wintersoldier #kelcsebros #traviskelce #gladiator2 #joker2

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Steve Mercier. Join us as we talk about the woes of the lowly NY Giants and how many times they would of won this week's game with a passable quarterback. Also, we need to talk about the break-up of the ever growing Nova Knicks and the remaining undefeated NFL teams. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #novaknicks #karlanthonytowns #kat #samdarnoldformvp #superpowers #newyorkgiants #maliknabers #dannydimes #tommydevitofanclub #tuatagovailoa #sackinjuries #snl #electionseason

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. We have another big 5-headed show this week with our guests and friends Lillian Rice & Eric Posch. We're going to clearly have to ask Lillian what's going on with the nose diving Cincinnati Bengals, and Cool Joe Burrow's Slim Shady hair. We'll also get our guests thoughts on the popularity of Agatha all Along and what the playoffs are going to look like for Eric's (and my) New York Yankees. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #agathaallalong #bengals #joeburrow #nosedive #newyorkyankees #werenumber1 #bengals #commanders #week4 #powerrankings #ilovebigslots #mickeymousevoice #wnba #caitlinclark #agathaallalong

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend Aren Paster. A fellow New England sports fan we'll see if the Patriots victory this past week has given Mark and Aren any hope on the season. We'll go over the rest of the happenings in the NFL, including the arrest of Tyreek Hill and what's going on in Cincinnati and cool Joe Burrow. We might even have some time for RPI Hockey. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #tyreekhill #police #brutality #minority #unecessaryescalation #cincinattibengals #patriots #teehiggins #jaMarrchase #rpi #clarkson #tep #brothers #hockeyline #deshaunwatson #kathrynhahn #agathaallalong #wandavision #westview #chadwickboseman #jeremyrenner #heroes

Please join Mark. John and Producer Pete for our Season 7 premiere and great Big NFL Episode. Our guest this week is our friend and host of www.youtube.com/@ShutUpFootball, Jeffrey Stoltzfus. During this episode, Mark, Pete, Jeff and I are randomly going to be assigned 2 divisions during the show and give our thoughts about the winner of that division, and who's playing this season for those illustrious top 10 2025 draft picks. Maybe even Kevin will chime in with his opinion. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #nfl #winners #losers #superbowl #fearthechubb #anythingbutthecowboys #eagles #chiefs #cowboys #dolphins #trackstarteam #joshallen #keoncoleman

Please join Mark. John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guests this week are our friends, Tim Feyes and first time guest Chris Robyn. We're excited for an extra special double guest episode as our Season 6 Finale. Watch as we talk about odd ending to this year's Paris Olympics, including Ray Gun, and the super strange closing ceremonies. Also, as we approach this year's NFL season we'll talk about the swirling training camp rumors and whether or not we think last year's WR1 CeeDee Lamb will even play. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #breakdancing #raygun #olympics #zoominsnoop #nfl #dallascowboys #ceedeelamb #billionaires #saudifootballleague #friendsberniefriends #aussies #shout #brittanymahomes #3rdedibletim #tko #markkerr #therock #nvidia #ai #governance

Please join Mark. John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, and return guest Janis Robare. We're incredibly excited to have her back to talk about the some of the great stories of this year's Paris Olympic including Ilona Maher, pommel horse specialist Steve Nedoroscik, and the where the Dream Team decided to stay. Also the debate, does Christiano Ronaldo do his own laundry... on his abs? Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #soccer #uswnt #clairehutton #alexmorgan #gymnastics #simonebiles #ourfriendsteve #specialist #pommelhorse #illonamaher #usrugby #dreamteam #chistrianoronaldo #steamboatwilly #poopai #ticketmaster #ticketmastersucks #monopolysarebadmkay

Please join Mark. John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guests this week are our friends, Will Smart & Rick Naething. We're incredibly excited for another big double guest episode, especially during a super heavy news week with the biggest IT outage in recent history, as well as a new candidate for the President of the United States. Join us as we talk about Crowdstrike, Kamala Harris, IT security, and maybe even some sports. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #crowdstrike #microsoft #itsecurity #president #kamalaharris #olympics #ioc #poopcalculus #ai #llamaai #nvidia #meta #salamiseaguls

Please join Mark. John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Jefim Piekarz. We are incredibly excited to be back after our long break and even more excited that Jefim's back on the show. Please join us as we discuss the MLB All-Star Game, how hyped we are for the MCU's 4th wall breaking Deadpool vs Wolverine and what's next for the MCU with the Agatha All Along trailer. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #deadpool #deadpoolvswolverine #mcu #mlb #baseball #wegobaseball #paulskenes #homerunderby #sportsfranchises #psls #nfl #qbs #aaronrodgers #fthatguy #donaldtrump #assassin #deadpoolvswolverine #geekdomloins #joeschoen #yankees #aaronjudge #noworlater #ruthandgehrig2024

Special Guest: Matt Angier

Please join Mark. John and producer Pete for our next episode, as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend, Matt Medeiros. We're very excited to have Cousin Matty back on the show. We'll talk about his hopes for the new, New England Patriots, his feeling on the dominance of the Celtics in the NBA Finals and John will have to come clean about his hopes for Tommy Cutlets last year. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #celtics #nbafinals #byebyebelicheck #nepatriots #tommycutlets #nfl #nba #celtics #cjstroud #texans #joeychestnut #nathans #4thofjuly #pats #nba #yankees #familybaseballteam

Special Guest: Lillian Rice

Special Guest: Oak Miller

Please join Mark, John and producer Pete for our next episode as we discuss the latest in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend @paule_mma. Looking forward to discussing the latest in UFC, NBA Playoffs, NFL offseason and much much more. Hope to see you there! #podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #tech #iftheseballscouldtalk #ufc #mma #asrealasitgets #NBA #basketball #NBAPlayoffs #NFL #football

Special Guest: Erik Guhl

Special Guest: Nate Johnson

Special Guest: Melanie Campion

Special Guests: Doug and Tim Feyes

Special Guest: Rudy Kellner

Special Guest: Jefim Piekarz

Special Guest: Matt Angier

Special Guest: Lillian Rice

Please join Mark. John and producer Pete for our next episode as we discuss the the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Our guest this week is our friend from the great white north, Amy Hotaling. Amy, who now lives in Alaska, is a first time guest so we're excited to have her on the show to talk about her life in Alaska, sport shooting, bears and biking to Canada. Hope everyone enjoys, see you in the stream!#podcast #friends #sports #pop #culture #iftheseballscouldtalk #alaska #bears #thecombine #calebwilliams #caitlynclark #barbenheimer #russia #ozempicweightloss #snoreboating

Special Guest: James William Smart

Special Guest: Brad HartwellTopics Discussed:Are we underestimating the 49ers in the Super Bowl?Will the removal of the toxicity of Wink Martindale help the team and are we concerned that a new scheme would harm 2-time pro bowler Dexter Lawrence’s efficiency?Which team is in better condition to rebound: the Red Sox or Patriots?Can the Knicks keep up their winning ways and do they have a shot in a strong eastern conference that contains the Celtics, Cavs and Bucks?What do we think of the concept of the Enhanced Games?What would a massive all in one Sports streaming platform due to the state of sports viewership right now? Quick Shots to Your BallsWhat are our thoughts on the new Apple Vision Pro?

Special Guest: Jeff StoltzfusTopics Discussed:What are our thoughts about the conspiracy theories that the Chiefs won the AFC Championship game so that Taylor Swift could attend the Super Bowl?After Kristin Juszczyk landed a licensing deal with the NFL this week, do we think there is a limit to what trends A list celebrities can bless and is this a sign of the future of sports and fashion in general?Is it fair to start comparing Patrick Mahomes to Tom Brady at this point regardless if he wins this next Super Bowl?Do we appreciate the attempt at gamesmanship by Justin Tucker and do we think it contributed to the drive/focus that led Kelce to 11 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown?Are the Eagles on the right path to reach the Super Bowl again with the new staff and the current roster?With the Jets bound to lose more players after an abysmal 2023 campaign. Is there a limit to the things that Aaron Rodgers can ruin? What do the Jets need to do to recover?Why do we feel the change in some of the advertisers during the Super Bowl over the years and what have been our favorite ads?In the age of online sportsbooks, and as more and more athletes are caught gambling, how widespread do we think sports gambling amongst professional athletes is?

Special Guest: Erik GuhlTopics Discussed:Do we feel like the Ravens and 49ers are destined for the Super Bowl after the NFL Divisional Round?What needs to change for the Buffalo Bills in order for them to have playoff success?How should organizations proceed after an iconic figurehead leaves like in New England and Alabama?What are our thoughts about Joel Embiid’s performance against Victor Wembanyama and is this the year for the 76ers to finally beat the red hot Celtics?What sorts of consequences should there be for the robocalls in NH with AI Joe Biden telling people not to vote and do the many attempts at deep fakes prove there needs to be some sort of regulation?Do we think that it's a common practice from most if not all colleges about giving financial aid to the wealthier families and can we control schools financial aid responsibilities to its students?Could these NIL deals for female athletes ultimately help increase their salaries for the sports leagues that they play in?Is the possibility of the end of Sports Illustrated a precursor for the death of print media and journalism?

Special Guest: Colin BeechTopics Discussed:What did we learn from the NFL Super Wild Card weekend?What do you think about the Bills chances this year? And did we even know that Josh Allen was dating a multi-threat talent in Hailee Steinfeld?What are our thoughts on the courtside bar at the Australian Open?What are our thoughts about continued, strengthened state involvement in the development of AI? Why do you think athletes keep getting caught for gambling, how prevalent do we think it is in today’s society, and is the overwhelming majority just not getting caught?What do we think about this attempt to legislate youth football, the involvement of government in more and more everyday life and the impact of big government on athletics overall?Does it make sense that Tiger Woods and Nike are severing ties after 27 years?What do we think about Marvel Spotlight, its latest series Echo and an attempt by Marvel to stop telling the same old story? How important is representation and diversity in fiction?

Special Guest: Katie FawkesTopics Discussed:What are our thoughts on all of the recent and impending coaching changes in the NFL and college football?Are we needlessly excited for the Mean Girls reboot? Why do we think Tina Fey who is normally very choosy about her project rebooting it? Are the lessons from 20 years ago still relevant?Do we feel the super team that is the Los Angeles Dodgers is good for baseball?In a world of AI image generation, as major figures like Mickey Mouse start to become public domain, what is the future of Art and for that matter creativity? Whose side are we on…Jimmy Kimmel or Aaron Rodgers?What are our thoughts about streaming bundles? And where are we headed to consume our media in the future?Should the FAA allow for Boeing 737 MAX planes to fly after getting pulled again?What do we think about Jameis Winston’s decision to call a play against the coach's decision so that a teammate gets a bonus? And do we think they’ll be any repercussions?

Special Guest: Matt MedeirosTopics Discussed:What do we feel will happen with Bill Belichick after this season?What do we feel about Tommy DeVito after this week’s win?Why would the Dodgers overpay for Shohei Ohtani and how do we like the way the contract is structured?What do we think about Kadarius Toney getting called for offsides and what are our thoughts on impactful calls during the last minutes of professional sports games?Do we care about the NBA in-season tournament?What are our thoughts on Draymond Green getting indefinitely suspended for punching Jusuf Nurkic?Why is Deion Sanders SI’s Sportsperson of the Year?Is Netflix flexing by showing off the power of their 247 million customers worldwide? Or are they trying to be more transparent and talent conscious going forward?Good Idea or Bad IdeaWould you ever drive in a car that is being operated fully autonomously? What must change to true up the idea of a fully autonomous car with the reality of it truly being possible while there are still driven cars on the road?

Special Guest: Steve MercierTopics Discussed:Who do we think will actually win NFL MVP and who do we think deserves it the most?What are our thoughts on the argument between Dre Greenlaw and Dom DiSandro? And how do we feel the NFL is going to respond?Should we consider the Yankees as a title contender with the acquisition of Juan Soto?Will the 2024 MLB offseason break last year's record with contract money? And where will some of these big names end up going?Is it bad for baseball for Shohei Ohtani to want to keep negotiations and meetings secretive?How much of a pipe dream is the Tommy DeVito era of the NY Giants?Are we excited about the Belmont Stakes taking place in Saratoga Springs and could there be controversy with the shorter track?Why do we think the low up-front cost of ghost kitchens are failing and do you frequent or even know of any ghost kitchens in your area?What are our thoughts on the NCAA proposing changes to NIL policy?With Amazon also ready to release an AI backboned with AWS directly to enterprises, how important is it for Gemini to be an instant success for Google?

Special Guest: Kyle MonseesTopics Discussed:Why do we feel scoring is down and is Tom Brady right that officiating has turned the NFL mediocre?Should Tommy DeVito get to keep the starting QB job with Tyrod Taylor coming back? And even more importantly, what does the QB situation in NY look like next season?Do we feel Frank Reich got a fair chance in Carolina?What’s going on with Hall & Oates? And why do we even care?Do we feel that if this year's top draft picks were reversed that we would still think CJ Stroud is the better QB?Do we want to see the proposed sequel to This is Spinal Tap? And what do we think about unnecessary sequels to great films in general?How did George Santos make it as far as he did?What happened at OpenAI and Sam Altman? And is this just AI companies being fully invested in their own jargon and self-Importance?What Black Friday/Cyber Mondays did we take advantage of?What do we think about NBA superstars getting penalized for celebrating, celebrations in professional sports, and how leagues should deal with them in general?

Special Guest: Jefim PiekarzTopics Discussed:What are our thoughts on the Michigan scandal and why do we think Harbaugh accepted his punishment as is?What do the Mets need to do to get back to the playoffs and are you ready for the Buck Showalter effect?Are we confident at all about who’s making the Super Bowl and who do we think will represent each conference?Do you think Giancarlo Stanton is still good trade capital and are the Yankees better with or without him? What are our thoughts on using psychedelics to help with anxiety and depression?Why do we think The Marvels movie flopped and can superhero films regain their former glory? What are our thoughts on the first whole-eye transplant?What do we think about Megan Rapinoe still playing at a such a high level at 38 but unfortunately bowing out due to an injury and what’s next for the superstar?Quick Shots to Your BallsWhat are our favorites sports memories with our dads and what sports traditions do we look forward to sharing with our kids?

Special Guest: Oak-James MillerTopics Discussed:Which NFL team would rather be right now, Giants or Patriots?Do the Bears use both 1st round picks to build up around Justin fields or is it time to move on and try for another quarterback?How mad should Yankee fans be after losing their bench coach to the Mets and Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman still have their jobs?How much do we think that Meta cares about honesty and integrity from their advertisers and do we think other big tech advertisers like Amazon and Google will follow suit?What is different in running that is resulting in record marathon times and what do we like to wear for our runs?With exciting young receivers, and a somewhat formidable secondary, are the Texans proof that all that is needed in the NFL to be successful is a good quarterback?What can the government or companies do to reverse the conception of autonomous driving? What do we think about the continued removal of humans from tasks that should involve humans and from business decision making in general?Do we feel that Prince William’s Earthshot awards have any impact on the environment?Do we think that Joshua Dobbs is for real and is Minnesota good enough to hang on in playoff range till Jefferson’s return?

Special Guest: Pete ValdeonTopics Discussed:Who won the NFL trade deadline?Can the Vikings bounce back after losing Kirk Cousins for the season? With the disappointing TV ratings of the World Series, what should MLB change to get more people to watch?How legitimate are the Detroit Lions with the combination of Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon Ra St Brown? And how do we think the NFC will wrap up?Who will benefit more from the James Harden trade, the 76er’s or Clippers? And have the super max NBA contracts gotten out of control?Are we getting excited for the new The Marvels movie? What do we think is the big plan in phase 5 of the MCU?What are your thoughts on the continuation of Rey's story and the current state of the Star Wars universe overall?What can we learn from the missed warning signs of the ME mass shooting suspect?When is it OK to start playing Christmas music?Does the recent executive order about AI safety, security and trust by Joe Biden really protect the public and do we think it will actually force any change?

Special Guest: Rick NaethingTopics Discussed:Who the hell is Tyson Bagent, is he the next Brock Purdy and is there a QB controversy in Chicago?What are our thoughts on the recent phenomenon known as a radio burst that has travelled for more than 8 billion years?Do we feel that space travel will be made available in our lifetime for those not in the Uber class?What do we think Microsoft can do for the gaming industry after their recent acquisition of Activision/Blizzard and the future of game playing? What do we feel will happen to Michigan and head coach Jim Harbaugh after the recent scandal where they are accused of stealing signals?Does anyone care about this year's MLB World Series? Are we impressed with Andre Iguodala’s basketball career and envious of him joining a venture capital firm?How should we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s impact on modern rock music, the differences between Nevermind and In Utero?What are our thoughts on Shaquille O’Neal signing Angel Reese as his first deal with Reebok?Is it possible to crawl out of the political hole the country has dug itself into, or are we witnessing the end of democracy?

Special Guests: Tim and Doug FeyesTopics Discussed:Do we blame the time zone change on the recent Bills loss or is there something truly to worry about?What do we think about the fine for George Kittle's shirt that taunts the Dallas Cowboys? Do we believe there is any correlation in the shortened preseason to NFL injuries?What do we think about the legitimacy of NFL trade rumors and what teams would benefit the most from these huge names? What storylines for this upcoming NHL season are we looking forward to?What do we attribute to the collapse of the higher seeds in MLB playoffs?What do we think about OnlyFans TV streaming service?What are our feelings on the Disney+ series Ahsoka and the state of the Star Wars universe? Are we scared about the impact of the actors' strike on upcoming movie releases?What do we think are the changes the Yankees are going to make? And what would we do if it were up to us?

Special Guest: Sadie CampanellaTopics Discussed:What do we think is going to happen in the MLB baseball playoffs?Have we seen videos of Sphere in Las Vegas and what do we think about this brilliant leveraging of modern technology and architecture?How good for baseball is it that the average time of an MLB game was 2:39 and could they go even further?Do we like Coco Gauff’s chances in the China Open? Is she the best female player in the world currently and what do you think about being a sports superstar at 19?Which 1-3 NFL team looks worse right now? Giants or Patriots? What do we think about Caleb Williams, his future in the NFL and what NIL and the transfer portal has done for his career?Why do we think the NFL altered its gambling policy and what messages does it send?Are Matt Stafford and the Rams back after their Super Bowl hangover with the addition of Puca Nacua? What are some other things we wish Taylor Swift attached her name to? Do you think Simone Biles is ready for the big stage again and is she better after taking time off for her mental health?

Special Guests: Stephanie Ford-Steffan and Janis RobareTopics Discussed:How serious should we take Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce being seen together?How great were the Yankees in the 90's versus today's team and what superstitions do we have to support our teams?What have been our biggest surprises and disappointments for fantasy football?What is your secret stash player that you’re the most excited about and how are we feeling about our fantasy football seasons so far?Do we feel bad for Sean Payton and the Broncos after them giving up 70 points?What do we think about Haley Van Voorhis’ future in football, the NCAA and beyond?Are we excited about a possible Office reboot after writers strike is over and what other content are we happy about returning?Why do you think it took this long for top industry executives to come to the table for the WGA, as the timeline clearly represents a willingness to finally get things accomplished?What are our thoughts on the FTC filing an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon?Do we ever see a large portion of industry trusting their files to AI services and will AI ever be more than just a parlor trick or a way to parse data quickly?

Special Guest: James William SmartTopics Discussed:What teams are we overreacting about after the first two weeks of the NFL season?What does a world look like with all genetic mutations able to be spotted before you’re even aware of them? Do injuries to Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley and JK Dobbins prove why NFL franchises don’t want to pay RB’s big money?Do we have faith in James Gunn for phase 2 of DC Extended Universe? Do we feel sorry for Phil Mickelson and should there be any repercussions for him betting $1B on sports?How have AAA games changed in our lifetime and what is your favorite game ever?How do we feel about a possible EpiPen alternative in a nasal spray?Can we hope to improve safety and security at NFL games or does the modern day gladiatorial event bring out the worst in people? How incredible is it for Rockies starter Ryan Feltner to pitch 4 months after getting hit in the head?With the most vulnerable portion of a company’s IT security profile being its employees, how can they defend against socially based attacks like these?

Special Guest: Jeff StoltzfusWe talk with Jeff Stoltzfus from "Shut Up Football!" about our thoughts on the upcoming NFL season and go division by division. We will predict who we like to win each division and maybe even give some hot takes on surprises that could be forthcoming!

Special Guest: Amy WarrenTopics Discussed:What are our thoughts on the effect of Shohei Otani tearing his UCL and possibly needing Tommy John surgery for the second time?Why are the Yankees so bad and what would you do to fix the team if you had a say in it?With all 3 first round rookie QB’s all named starters, should coaches protect rookies or throw them in the fire?What do the Bills need to do to adjust without Von Miller at the beginning of the season and will the addition of veteran Leonard Floyd fill that hole?Why do you think the 49ers gave up on Trey Lance? What does it say about the Cowboys?How important are early season wins (and losses) for a college sports team and what are your thoughts on being a college athlete in the NIL era?What do we think about Wander Franco being put on administrative leave from MLB?Do we think Coco Gauff can be the next big thing in Tennis and who do we like to win this year’s Open?Should A'ja Wilson be pushed more as the face of the WNBA or what else should they do marketing-wise?What are some of the things we’ve made AI do for us already?

Special Guest: Matt AngierTopics Discussed:What are our biggest concerns about the fires in Maui?What are our thoughts about the Michael Oher and Tuohy family case? Do we have insight on who is right or even who is telling the truth?What are we going to remember the most about this past NFL offseason?What do we think about Alvin Kamara's assault charge and the laughable NFL response to clearly problematic behavior?What should we think of all of these colleges moving conferences?What do we think about the Jets signing Dalvin Cook and have our thoughts on the Jet’s playoff hopes this season increased?Do we see any changes to WWE after merger with UFC’s parent company Endeavor?What is our take on the state of the field in Arizona from this past Super Bowl?What were our favorite memories of the 1998 New York Yankees team?Are we going to see the new DC file Blue Beetle? Should DC continue to cast young, relevant actors and bring us fun (less gritty storylines)?