The Terminal Podcast

The William E. Brown Memorial Questionnaire asks Teaneck (NJ) High School graduates 10 questions that only a Highwayman (or Highwaywoman) can easily answer.As a former recipient of the prestigious award, it is a certainty similar accolades and honors will be bestowed upon those brave enough to respond. Today's respondent is Class of 1995 graduate Kris DeBlasio.Every episode ends with a trivia question (4:35). The answer is 117.

In this episode, the first William E. Brown Memorial Questionnaire takes place (1:23). We play Guess the Numbers with Pete Alonso's contract (5:30), review the Yankees' offseason moves sans Juan Soto & a Lightning Round for remaining MLB free agents (15:20). We pay tribute to the late Rickey Henderson (18:53), who's greatness may never be appreciated, and what that means for Ichiro. A Winter Sports Lightning Round (22:10) and trivia to close.Trivia Answer - 117

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight features the first regional semifinal in the Outside NYC Bracket based on the 8th article in the RDAT series - The Great White Hope vs. Black ExcellenceWe discuss our first No. 1 seed - Eminem - The Slim Shady LP (3:55) and the 21st century's initial 'crossover' artist. We ask if rap was ready for a lyrical skateboarder with Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor (26:02).A winner is determined (41:33), and a question is posed (43:39).Tonight's Trivia Answer - 152

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight continues the Play-In rounds, but this time in the stacked NYC Bracket and the 6th article in the RDAT series - Polaris vs. The Latin Comet. We talk about slain rappers and the No. 5 seed Big Pun – Capital Punishment (4:02). We talk about Rakim's influence in rap history and the No. 4 seed Eric B. and Rakim - Paid in Full (19:24). A winner is determined (32:42), and a question is posed (39:59).Tonight's Trivia Answer - 698

In this episode, we discuss football's domination of the month of December. (1:45) Using the Lightning Round, we present thoughts about the latest college football results, (2:37) meaningless bowl games that will be on your screen (6:05) and the need for the extended playoff. The Golden AB is MLB off-season click bait for die-hards, and we bite into the apple (11:15) before I get a review of recent New York Mets' signee Frankie Montas. (18:05) We talk Juan Soto (20:30) and the potential after-effects from his signing before an in-depth memorial to the Big East. (26:05)Trivia Answer - 6 total, 1 vacated by NCAA

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight continues Groups Play-In from the 5th article in the RDAT series - Founders vs. Finance - We talk about Rick Rubin's influence at the start of hip hop (2:51), then discuss the No. 4 seed Run DMC's self-titled album (5:56). We then discuss the No. 5 seed Beastie Boys's Licensed to Ill (12:20). A winner is determined (22:29), and a question is posed (26:20).Tonight's Trivia Answer - 9

In this episode after the MLB season is said and done, we discuss the dream of an adult male that grew up in Northern New Jersey (:46). Then we start down the Juan Soto Express, starting with why I think the Mets should look elsewhere (3:00). Kris corrects me with everyday facts and the length of the future (7:25). We move on to why we each love short contracts (11:40), the value of infielders (15:30), a high-priced Pete Alonso contract strategy (17:25), the status of starting pitching (21:00) and what to do to fill the 140+ days before Opening Day (25:30).Trivia Answer - 28

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight starts the Groups Play-In from the 4th article in the RDAT series - Brooklyn vs. Atlanta - We discuss the No. 6 seed - Smif-n-Wesson's 'Dah Shinin' (2:12). After a live read (14:55), we discuss the No. 3 seed - Outkast – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.Each album breakdown features:1st ThoughtsAlbum's StrengthTracks to SkipNo. 1 SongA winner is determined (30:20), and a question is posed. Tonight's Trivia Answer - 45

In this episode focused on the Fall Classic, we start with a conversation about basketball broadcasters before an unexpected reference to the trivia topic. Does this initial trip to the Series with Shohei Ohtani absolve the entire expensive contract? Does it matter if Americans are watching if all of Japan is tuned in? Has talk around the Dodgers' bullpen cover up the flaws in New York's? Can Kris provide an unbiased opinion about the series?Trivia Answer - 25

In this episode moments before first pitch of the League Championship Series involving a New York baseball team, we discuss broadcasters from the nation's top market. (1:48) Kris' blessed ability leads to thoughts on the role of the play-by-play announcer. (3:45) Then the rarity of four pro teams from the same city playing multiple times in 48 hours. (6:01) Then we review what opposing LCS teams should be worried about besides the obvious superstar (13:25) and we nearly close with a Randy Newman duet (27:25).Trivia Answer - 19

The Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for a Region 6-AAAA clash between the visiting Kell Longhorns and the Westminster Wildcats at Alfred Thompson Stadium in Atlanta.

In this episode with all League Division Series tied at 1-1, we discuss the Mt. Rushmore of American sports leagues from the 20th century (2:15) till today; the rarity of all cultural entities in the same vein crossing streams. With the individualization of sports now (7:05), is sports entertainment (better known as wrestling) allowed in the conversation? (13:55) The conversation shifts to a pivotal week in the NFL and wondering if Daniel Jones has done enough (17:15). Enough is enough (22:20); we determine the key player in each series and close with Red River Rivalry trivia.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 63

In this episode on the next to last day of the MLB regular season, we pay tribute to Mason Betha (:40) before I explain the importance of Monday's Mets-Braves doubleheader (1:25). I avoid sadness, changing subjects to the benefits of a first-round bye (7:00) and the proper reaction to the New York Knicks' trade for Karl-Anthony Towns (12:27). I reach into my old man bag and ask about TV antennas (18:00) and what sports a viewer can expect to watch on national broadcast television.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 10.3

In this episode, Kris drives across the George Washington Bridge as we discuss the obvious selections for each league's Cy Young and MVP Awards. Then we actually talk about the league's top managers and rookies of the year.After a live read, we return to discuss the results of the final season and what we think how teams will finish the season; the best of the rest of the AL Central and who comes from the horndoggle that is the NL Wild Card race.Trivia Answer - .812

The Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for a Region 6-AAAAAA clash between the visiting Sprayberry Yellow Jackets and the Riverwood Raiders at Hoskyn Stadium in Sandy Springs.

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.The foundation for tonight's discussion is the 2nd article in the RDAT series - Tournament Seeding and Brackets - The official 2018 RDAT seedings are stated (5:23) and guests are asked for albums that should have been selected AND where they should be placed among the 2018 rankings. Albums and artists discussed include:Benny the Butcher - (7:43)'Enta Da Stage' by Black Moon - (16:32)'Cypress Hill' by Cypress Hill - (18:22)Live Read - (24:50)'Dead Serious' by Das EFX - (25:29)'Food and Liquor' by Lupe Fiasco - (26:58)'Mecca and the Soul Brother' by Pete Rock and CL Smooth - (28:28)DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince - (30:19)3rd Base - (35:42)A Heartfelt Word for Lupe - (38:28)50 Cent - (39:29)Tonight's Trivia Answer - 43

The Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for the Region 3-AAAAAA opener between the Hillgrove Hawks and Osborne Cardinals not far off Windy Hill Road in Marietta.

In this episode, Kris boasts briefly about scoring in high school (:30) before we discuss our favorite type of baseball game (2:00). Well played and defended, there was a time that was enough. We remember defense champions (5:58) before a shameless plug for the Friday Night Press Box. We close by remembering closers, both relievers (12:15) and the one that we revered on Monday nights (17:28).Tonight's trivia answer - 93

The Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for the Region 6-AAAAA opener between the Riverwood Raiders and Sequoyah Chiefs at Skip Pope Stadium in Canton.

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. The discussion is the feedback previously not received and gets stuck on the first rule - The album must be their first time the artist (or artists) truly released an album. If they were part of a group, like the Wu-Tang Clan, then all the solo projects afterward don’t count. So that eliminates Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and Ghostface Killah’s Ironman and let the debate begin.Tonight's trivia answer - 115Read more at The Rap Debut Album Tournament

The Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for the Etowah Eagles at Campbell Spartans at Dixie Howell Field in Smyrna.

In this episode, Kris teases the trivia question without knowing it (1:25), we discuss if Aaron Judge's success and dump trucks full of money will make Juan Soto move (7:05). I present an argument of merit for Fransisco Lindor's MVP votes (15:25); enjoy my weekly Old Man Yells at Clouds (16:44) before transitioning into a shameless plug (24:38) for corporate sponsors to get behind my colligate athletic national separation (26:52). Kris closes with the correct solution to the college sports problem. (30:33) Episode 43 Trivia Answer -

The Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box at Charles Family Field for the home opener for Whitefield Academy against Mount Vernon School.

In this episode, we discuss watching video games and those that play them (1:00), MLB implementing rule changes because it's done it before (7:30) and a shameless plug (16:40) before asking why I should pay attention to the team of my youth, the New York Football Giants (17:15). Episode 41 Trivia Answer - 17

The Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box at Greyhound Stadium for the season opener between the Cambridge High School Bears and the Pope High School Greyhounds.Episode 41 Trivia Answer - 17

In this episode, we'll mention the vow of poverty by Francis of Assisi (1:06), reminisce fondly on childhood sports memories (7:00) and further cement how numbers are still waiting to be proven wrong (10:25). We close with a recounting of the true purpose of the Dream Team (13:10). Episode 40 Trivia Answer - 3

In this episode, I'll ask why some media attempt to shame a team for moving on from a player (2:15). Then a tangent about seeing all-time greats (8:30) and how important is remaining both great and healthy (15:35). Then we speak knowledgeable about Olympic sports that we'll both forget in less than a fortnight (22:22). Episode 39 Trivia Answer - 16.

In this episode, we'll discuss questions that have no definitive answer, but one is likely needed sooner rather than later. Things like why 100 pitches is the magic number for starters (:35), where's the next North American city ripe for MLB expansion (6:54) and which fictional slugger would you want up with 2 outs in the ninth inning (16:23). Episode 38 Trivia Answer - 16

In this episode, we celebrate the sport season's taint by discussing the positive points of the Yankees' season (2:25), my overall disdain for the Mets' first base futures (7:42) and one-word answers to potential postseason possibilities (14:18). Episode 38 Trivia Answer - 2.8 million in US as of 2017; over 3 million worldwide

Did our acceptance as 'hip-hop' of "A Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" - a 16-track masterpiece that would slap today - allow for Ja Rule to be the illegitimate father for today's bad rappers?Introduction of Scholars - 1:081st Question: Best Rap Track by Lauryn Hill - 4:502nd Question: Best Diss Track - 8:453rd Question: Best Rookie Album from 1997-1998 - 14:30Origins of the Quorum - 19:30Trivia - 27:45Episode 36 Trivia Answer - 21

In this episode, we talk about the return of Gerritt Cole to the Yankees (3:00), the non-statistical importance of Francisco Alvarez (9:45), early trade talk for each team (12:10) and then we play a game of This or That, choosing between the Houston Astros & the Cobb County Braves. Episode 35 Trivia Answer - 7

In this episode, we'll talk about the best way to score a run (2:35), who's the best at telling the sports fan how that run scored (16:25) and the one sport that truly needs an analyst to explain things in Wii terms (25:00). Episode 34 Trivia Answer - 7

In this episode, we'll talk about the lack of major sports titles in the greater NYC area; baseball's lack of national love despite a lock hold on regional broadcasts and finish with the man synonymous with Yes! Episode 33 Trivia Answer - 5.1 & 7%

In this episode, we talk about Josh Gibson and the inclusion of Negro League numbers to baseball lore (2:30). We'll wonder why Stanley Cup playoff hockey isn't receiving national love (17:45) and the elevated state of NYC baseball with the Yankees up and the Mets falling deeper down (23:30). Episode 32 Trivia Answer: 11

In this episode, we'll talk about a forgotten all-time great's final goodbye (1:31), the role of the analyst in broadcast sports (5:00), and why I'm ready for Mets POBO David Stearns to shift front office focus towards 2025 and beyond (13:30). Episode 31 Trivia Answer: 26

We talk about the end of live sports at Madison Square Garden (2:22), upcoming changes to how we'll watch sports in the future (8:30) and the shift from amateur status to paying college athletes (17:35). Episdoe 30 Trivia Answer - 30

Welcome all Terminal passengers. In this episode, we'll decide who should take the big shot in the NBA conference finals (3:10). We'll determine who truly ended the Slam Dunk contest (9:30), reminisce about forgotten NFL running backs (19:30) and overhyped basketball stars from the 20th century (21:35). Episode 29 Trivia Answer - 25

We talk about both residents of Madison Square Garden attempting to move on in their respective playoffs (1:56) and must-win series for both New York baseball squadrons facing the worst teams in the league. (11:25) Then we run a double screen, setting up an isolation about the 2025 NFL Schedule. (13:40) Episdoe 28 Trivia Answer - 11

In this episode, we talk about the almost assured downfall of the New York Mets season after six weeks (5:13) and who to trade sooner and later (12:06). We'll also get brought up to date on the NHL Playoffs (22:30). Episode 27 Trivia Answer - 17

Welcome all Terminal passengers. In this episode, we'll talk the NBA Playoffs (3:45) and what's worth watching. We'll also touch on our favorite SportsCenter duos (12:35) and the best movie based roughly about college athletics (19:30). Episode 26 Trivia Answer - $49 million

We talk about 19th century sporting relics like the Kentucky Derby; the potential resurrection of the late 20th century home of the NBA and what sports films probably shouldn't be watched in the 21st century. Episode 25 Trivia Answer - 247

Class is in session with a focus on historical sports topics; like what if injuries didn't steal the best days of these late 20th century NBA stars, who was the best wide receiver not named Jerry Rice and the success rate for fictional movie baseball catchers. Episode 24 Trivia Answer - 21.6

We talk about the Brunson Game, a franchise playoff high 47 points, and how it compares to last century heroes. Then I talk about the Mets and try to have Kris pop my positivity balloon. Instead, he asks when baseball will admit it's just one league. Episode 23 Trivia Answer - 139

Hours away from the NFL Draft, we talk about a retiree's chance at Canton. Then Kris talks me back from the ledge of complete enthusiasm for the Mets' scaling of Mount .500 and we marvel at the NBA stars fading away and await which new one will shine this season. Episode 22 Trivia Answer - 2022

Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. On a posse cut of greats from the last 80s, Rakim comes out on top and our discussion stalls between a verbal portrait of the ghetto and an NBA player getting robbed. Episode 21 Trivia Question: 50

Pamela Bob, award-winning writer, actor and co-producer of "Livin' on a Prairie", plays improv and reenacts a chance meeting at the reunion gathering I didn't attend 7 years ago. Or was it 8? Either way, it's decided at the end that ours was not like other high schools. Episode 20 Trivia Answer - 223

Josh Reinitz from The Hockey Writers stops in to explain the format in the Chase for Lord Stanley's Cup, explains why the Devils didn't return to the postseason and The Chase is a little harder when wearing Toronto on the front. Episode 19 Trivia Answer - 35

I cancel class to appreciate the view and discuss in no detail the death of OJ Simpson. The NFL Hall of Fame running back was a celebrity long before he interrupted a Knicks-Rockets playoff game. I answer a few questions and declare Late Registration as prime. Episode 18 Trivia Answer - 50

We talk about the end of March Madness, graciously talk past a huge but subtle Name Drop; then focus on being ahead of the pitching injury curve before determining how many vestal virgins it will take to keep Juan Soto in pinstripes. Episode 17 Trivia Answer - 16

Class is in session where we remember songs that introduced late 20th century America to house music, discuss being stranded at a Lauryn Hill show she has to attend, and a scholar correctly defines someone as an "intellectual French Montana". Episode 16 Trivia Answer: $21.4 million