The Terminal Podcast

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

We talk about MLB's Opening Series and lineup construction for the Mets and Yankees; then go in depth about starting pitching, injuries and the effects on a roster. Then close with a question about the survival of stand up comics from the 20th century. Trivia Answer Episode 15 - 25.

Class is in session at The University of Dope, a disrespectful game adapted for 20th century pop culture. A producer error leads to universal love for 'Coming To America'; why few have little reason to 'Love Raymond' and an explanation of the importance of Star-69 to communications. Episode 14 Trivia Answer - 37%

We talk about busted tournament brackets with players you've never heard of as the NCAA's biggest problem. Then how horse racing greats like Secretariat will survive within its region, not nationally. Episode 13 Trivia Answer - 7.

Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. A scholar successfully defends 'It Was A Good Day' as the best song with an Isley Brothers sample and Jermaine Dupri stakes his claim as the centerpiece for collaboration with New York Rap regardless how you define it. Episode 12 Trivia Answer - 2,314.

We talk about Blake Snell, moments before he signs a 2-year $62 million contract with a $17 million signing bonus not paid until 2026. That's a long time without an injury for any team & we review how a hurt this or that has sabotaged the best laid plans of... Episode 11 Trivia Answer - 96

Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. We decide that Ice T is a 21st century actor, a grown adult shouldn't be called Lil anything and Jay Electonica let us down. Episode 10 trivia answer - 20.

New York Post columnist Joel Sherman's piece about New York baseball players and their intersections allow for talk about the upcoming season. Views about the Mets are forgotten, but it's hard to miss the incoming storm that is Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Episode 9 Trivia Answer - $1.6 million.

Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. We concede DMX and Swiss are enough for Cam and Juelz Santana and come to an agreeable consensus about our enjoyment of Ja Rule as a rapper and a singer. Episode 8 Trivia Answer - 14 goals

At the start of one of the better sports months, I talk with Kris about reaching a personal zenith, why March Madness will start with teams full of players you've never heard of but will still make a billion dollars. Episode 7 answer - 128,000

Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. We decide Reasonable Doubt is Jay-Z's best album, Kendrick Lamar murdered Big Sean on 'Control' and music missed where Guru could have gone. Episode 6 answer - .490

"Pitchers and Catchers" means it's officially baseball season, so I can ask Kris DeBlasio about New York City baseball. That's an excuse to expound details about the Mets, while listening to some about the Yankees. We end with where Juan Soto will go. Last episode's answer was 821 weeks.

A conversation with former journalist and New York City native Ed Molina; the ideal man to talk about New York City, how it has changed to start the 21st century; how the city still loves the Knicks and close with a Bob Marley trivia question. Last time was 83.

A conversation with comedian Lanny Farmer about building the foundation for search engine algorithms, the business side of being a comedian and Top 100 Comics trivia. Episode 3 Trivia answer - 1964

The view of Atlanta's Downtown Connector and how this city seems willing to want the traffic in order to complain about it since the other option goes against NIMBY. Last episode's trivia answer was 2 - Roseanne Barr & Ellen DeGeneres

According to the 65th volume of the Hi-Way, titled 'Isn't It Funny How Time Flies?'; my guest Kris Deblasio was a graduate. We talk about the most baseball thing possible - the baseball Hall of Fame. We close with Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time. Previous episode's answer: 9

The first episode of what will hopefully be the start of something...