Bootleg Sports

August 9th: Today we reminisced about our favorite moments on the show, and did (potentially) one last peaks and valleys.

August 1st: Today we talked the Olympics, Mitch made up a new event, and Eric dives deep into the human psyche to discuss why we like music.

July 25th: Today we had another sportless show which focused on Eric's upbringing, and, I promise, you had to be there.

July 19th: Today we're back with interviews! We have on Riley Tirotta for a can't miss interview. Eric also talks his Animal Crossing obsession, and we locked Matt out of the studio for a while.

July 11th: Today we did not talk an ounce of sports, we decided to see the reaction to a sportless show. Let us know how you liked it, Eric has some wild stories to tell.

July 5th: Today we had a typical mess of a show. We gave our finals predictions, talked some more MLB (Eric and I are full baseball guys now) and talked about life as the sweaty guy. Eric also realized poverty exists. 

June 27th: Wild show today. Energy was all over the place, Eric explained what is going on in the MLB, and then talks about aliens? Definitely a great show though, and I promise we're actually back this time.

June 7th: After a very hectic month and a half, we're back! If anyone actually reads these, thank you and I'm sure you missed us very much. Today we have a chaotic show, as always, and talk a little bit of everything. We discuss where we've been, NFL free agency, and other odds and ends.

April 25th: Today we had a super mellow show. Energy was low after Prom weekend, but we persevered. We will accept thanks on twitter @bootlegsports_ for the heroic performance. Anyway, we had a listener Q&A, Eric's 2 Minutes, Peaks and Valleys, and basically a Prom recap. 

Time Stamps:

0:00: BlakeStar Energy!
3:45: Eric's 2 Minutes
12:40: NFL Mock Draft
34:08: Listener Q&A
48:30: Peaks and Valleys

April 18th: Today we have on Wichita State and March Madness Legend, Ron Baker. We talk everything from him being the best QB to ever grace the state of Kansas to getting his face broken by Anthony Davis. 

Eric also had one of his most egregious two minutes ever. I'm trying to encapsulate just how wild it was but there are no words, you just have to listen. 


Time Stamps: 

0:00: BlakeStar Energy!
5:50: Eric's 2 Minutes
18:30: Talking Baseball
22:40: NBA Talk
27:15: Ron Baker
1:14:35: Peaks and Valleys

April 11th: After a hiatus, we finally return to wrap up some loose ends. We recapped the end of March Madness, talked some baseball, talked some soccer, and Eric had his coveted two minutes. As always it was brought to you by our friends at BlakeStar Energy, make sure to check them out!

Time Stamps:

0:00: BlakeStar Energy!
3:50: Eric's 2 Minutes
14:00: Final Four/Championship Recap
21:08: Talking Baseball
30:47: Talking Soccer
41:38: Peaks and Valleys

March 28th: Today we had an awesome interview with Notre Dame basketball captain Nik Djogo. Eric basically spent the first 10 minutes slandering Canada, but after we got that over with we talked his experience at Notre Dame, and tried to get him to break his commitment for next year.

We also recapped some more March Madness, and Eric had another existential crisis. We finally added Mitch Menting as a full time member of the show, so get ready to hear him every week!

Time Stamps:
0:00: BlakeStar Energy!
6:30: NFL Free Agency/Trades
10:30: March Madness
25:34: Nik Djogo
1:02:40: Eric's 2 Minutes
1:10:10: Peaks and Valleys

March 21st: Packed show today featuring the main event, a white wale of ours, John Mooney. As my favorite Notre Dame player ever, it was an awesome interview. We talked about life Down Under, his time at Notre Dame and... what team he plays with on Fifa? Overall great interview, a must listen.

We also talked the first two days of March Madness, and some NFL Free Agency. This is March.

Time Stamps:

0:00: BlakeStar Energy! www.blakestar.com
3:40: Eric's 2 Minutes, Arkansas vs. Texas Tech
9:44: NFL Free Agency Talk
15:28: March Madness Round 1
30:40: Notre Dame Basketball Legend John Mooney
1:07:46: Peaks and Valleys

March 14th: Today we had an awesome interview with Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli! He was one of the most professional interviewees we've ever had, a real pro's pro. He broke down our throwing mechanics, and even responded to some of the haters.

We also made a live Bootleg Bracket! If you want to join our bracket group, make sure to reach out to us on social media @bootlegsports_ !

Time Stamps: 

0:00: BlakeStar Energy, Bootleg Sports Bracket Group
03:45: Eric's 2 Minutes
25:05: Steve Angeli
53:20: Peaks and Valleys

March 7th: Today we had an awesome interview with Tyson Ford! We talked his favorite pregame music, if he could take Rocco 1 on 1, and Eric asked...... what ice cream flavor he would be?  Overall great interview though!

We also had a live NBA Top Shot pack opening, and if you aren't on the wave yet I highly suggest you join (mainly for more demand so prices rise, I'm holding onto a lot of moments).

Huge shoutout to our friends at BlakeStar Energy  for sponsoring the show, make sure to check them out! https://www.blakestar.com

Time Stamps:

0:00: BlakeStar Energy!
6:02: March Madness Group Sponsored by Point Guard U
9:49: Sky Watching Break
10:55: Eric's 2 Minutes
17:16: NBA Top Shot Pack Opening
24:32: College Basketball
32:32: Blake Griffin to the Nets
35:32: Tyson Ford
57:02: Peaks and Valleys

February 28th: Today we had an awesome interview with ND Football Commit Nolan Ziegler. We talked his family's history with Notre Dame, some of his other hobbies, and ask if he knows Kyle Hamilton (we want Eric to meet Kyle Hamilton so bad).

We also talked a little NFL trade stuff (not going to lie we're kinda grasping at straws here. We miss football so much) and Eric had his two minutes.

Time Stamps:

0:00: BlakeStar Energy (www.blakestar.com)
7:54: NFL Free Agency/Trade Rumors
24:36: All Star Weekend
27:05: Eric's 2 Minutes
34:58: Notre Dame Football Commit Nolan Ziegler
54:16: Player You Forgot About of the Week
54:37: Peaks and Valleys

February 21: Today we had an awesome interview with DePaul Women's Soccer Commit and great friend, Natalie Moore. We talked everything from her favorite goal she's scored to... Eric hitting on her (I'm so sorry Natalie).

We also had a blockbuster trade, Carson Wentz is now a Colt. Eric was ecstatic and Reid could hardly function, so that was fun.

Time Stamps: 
5:06: Eric's 2 Minutes
19:27: Carson Wentz to the Colts/ Justin Herbert Talk
30:34: Natalie Moore Interview
59:55: Player We Forgot About of the Week
1:03:10: Peaks and Valleys

February 15th: Today was such a mess I honestly don't remember what we talked about and I can't decide if this episode reveals our true stupidity or genius or both.

Time Stamps: 

4:30: NFL Trade Rumors
11:22: Gus Malzahn to UCF
12:18: Trevor Lawrence's Pro Day
15:39: Eric's 2 Minutes
20:47: 10 Things We Love About Matt
24:10: WRATIOSOTWA
28:48: Player You Forgot About of the Week
31:35: Eric uses "genesis" way too much
34:08: Live Giveaway
36:12: Peaks and Valleys

February 8th: Today we had one of our best interviews ever with Lynnette Wukie, who is the first woman to ever be the Notre Dame Leprechaun! She is absolutely hilarious, this is a can't miss interview. We talk everything from special perks around campus to.... Eric trying out pickup lines?

We also recapped a crazy Super Bowl, and did a listener Q&A at the end of the show. 

Time Stamps:

0:00: Greenland!
6:28: S*per B*wl Recap
16:48: Eric's 2 Minutes
21:32: NFL Trade Rumors
29:51: Lynnette Wukie Interview
1:05:20: Listener Q&A
1:11:26: Peaks and Valleys

January 31st: Today we have an awesome interview with former Notre Dame and NFL Center, Braxston Cave. He joins the illustrious list of Notre Dame lineman who are now friends of the program, and we've discovered that they are our favorite athletes. We talk the 2012 National Championship Team, his time with Johnny Manziel, and even if Brady cheated at practice.

We recapped the upcoming Super Bowl, and Eric had an... interesting 2 minutes.

Make sure to check our the sponsor for this week, Mimmo's Pizza! 

Time Stamps:
0:00
3:18: Matthew Stafford Trade
4:58: Super Bowl Preview
16:23: Eric's 2 Minutes
28:36: WRATIOSOTWA
33:55: Braxston Cave Interview
1:06:03: Player of the Week Who You Forgot About of the Week Award
1:09:53: Peaks and Valleys

January 25th: Today we had an awesome interview with Notre Dame Recruiting Insider Tom Loy. He's a super funny guy, and we talked everything from incoming Notre Dame QB classes, to possibly setting up a 40 yard dash between Eric and Darren Rovell?

We recapped an awesome Championship Weekend in the NFL, and even debuted a new segment for Matt. 

If you want to watch the interview, make sure to check out the YouTube channel, Bootleg Sports!

Time Stamps:
0:00: Intro
1:46: Goodbye Phil Rivers
2:55: Eric's 2 Minutes
8:35: Super Championship Weekend Recap
24:14: Eric re-applies to Bills Mafia
29:06: Talking UFC
33:45: WRATIOSOTWA
38:37: Notre Dame Recruiting Insider Tom Loy
1:08:24: Athlete you forgot existed of the week
1:14:30: Peaks and Valleys

January 17: Today we had an interview with one of the best videographers in the game, Grant Giszewski. He talked about working with the likes of Chase Claypool, Jaylon Smith, and our very good friend, Rocco Spindler. He even shot a movie at 12 years old, and has an IMDB page for it.

We recapped divisional weekend, and had a live reaction to Drew Brees' final game ever. New segment, and a packed peaks and valleys, too.

Time Stamps:

0:00: Intro
1:54: National Championship Recap
3:20: Eric's Two Minutes (headphone users beware)
9:05: NFL Divisional Weekend Recap
34:29: Talking Vietnamese
35:50: WRATIOSOTWA (new segment)
40:27: NFL Videographer Grant Giszewski
1:05:51: Chargers HC Hire, James Harden Trade
1:13:46: Peaks and Valleys

January 10th: Perhaps the most erratic and chaotic show yet, today's episode is filled with distractions, so grab some caffeine and enjoy the ride. We previewed the National Championship (and were correct), recapped Wild Card Weekend, found out Eric's real nam isn't Eric, and a listener sent in 10 thing they love about Reid (me). 

We also had an awesome interview with Notre Dame basketball signee Blake Wesley, where we broke the news that we accidentally broke his commitment story, and we finally got the credit we deserved as Big Journalists.

This entire episode was brought to you by the AWESOME people at Ragamuffin Bakery. They truly are some of the kindest people we've worked with, please please please check them out, located in the Hibberd Building at 321 South Main St. in Downtown South Bend. They also have the most appetite-inducing Instagram feed I may have ever seen, make sure to check that out too, @theragamuffinbakery.

Time Stamps:
0:00: Ragamuffin Bakery!
4:25: Eric's 2 Minutes
10:50: NCAA National Championship Preview (basically a recap because we were spot on)
17:13: Wild Card Weekend Recap
44:16: 10 Things We Love About Reid
52:20: Notre Dame Basketball Signee Blake Wesley
1:12:29: Peaks and Valleys
1:26:59: Eric's Real Name

January 5th: Today we finalized the NFL regular season (RIP) and discussed all the playoff implications. Reid had a little cold, so today was his flu game. Despite the ailment, he still put in a masterclass performance as always (this is Reid writing this (writing in third person is weird)). 

Time Stamps:  

0:00: Intro
1:38: Eric's 2 Minutes
4:34: College Football Playoff
11:54: NFL Week 17 Recap
34:40: Wild Card Preview
47:18: 8 Things We Love About Eric
52:32: Peaks and Valleys

December 29th: Today we had the very first Award Show in Bootleg Sports' lengthy history. We gave out very prestigious awards such as The Best High School Football Player of the Year who does not have college offers but sacked a future Notre Dame quarterback to win the game and also sacked him multiple times who is also a Friend of the Program of the Year Award. We had an acceptance speech from one the winers, and even the President of the United States came on to congratulate an award winner.

Time Stamps:

0:00: Intro
2:00: College Football Playoff Preview/Eric's 2 Minutes
8:11: NFL Week 16 Recap
38:42: Bootleg Sports Award Show
1:09:51: Peaks and Valleys

December 21: The Holidays are upon us so today we had a special gift unwrapping (even though Reid's is still in Taiwan). We spread some holiday cheer, and had a great time joined by a guest host and friend of the show, Mitch.

We recapped a miserable championship weekend, including Notre Dame's blowout loss. We also talked some Week 15 in the NFL, where we had some crazy moments, including a JETS (J E T S!) win!

Time Stamps:

0:00: Intro
1:30: Championship Weekend Recap
9:38: NFL Week 15 Recap
43:01: Eric's 2 Minutes
45:15: Ninja Golf
46:27: Holiday Gifts
49:46: Peaks and Valleys

November 30th: For a cyber Monday special, we spared any ad reads today. You're welcome. Anyways, we had an amazing long interview with Notre Dame basketball LEGEND and former NBA player Bonzie Colson. He talked about his days at Notre Dame, how France is treating him, and even confirmed an NBA future- Colson. 

After that we talked some College Football and Basketball, NFL, and had our famous segment, Peaks and Valleys. This episode is a long one, so it's great to listen to in chunks over the week!

Time Stamps:
0:00: Intro, Cyber Monday!
2:55: Notre Dame vs. UNC
5:12: Eric's 2 Minutes
8:00: College Football
13:20: NFL Recap
55:44: Interview with the man himself, Bonzie Colson
1:34:39: College Basketball
1:37:31: Peaks and Valleys

November 16th: Today we had an awesome interview with ND basketball commit JR Konieczny, addressed Joe Flacco being better than Lamar Jackson, and talked about why spicy food people are annoying.

Huge thanks to Mimmo's Pizza for sponsoring this episode, and to Ninja Golf for sponsoring the interview!

November 9th: The big football news of the past weekend was our hometown hero, Notre Dame, taking down Clemson. We gave Eric the floor to rant about it, and then eventually forbade him from talking about it. We recapped the previous NFL Week, and did our segment, Peaks and Valleys.

Special Thanks to Mimmo's Pizza for sponsoring this episode! Located at 204 W Edison Road, Mishawaka Indiana. Follow them @mimmosedison on twitter, website is mimmosedison.com

November 4: This NFL season still doesn't make sense, but at least the MAC is back. Eric's love this week... Daylight Savings Time.

October 28, 2020: The Dodgers won the World Series, we still don't have an NBA Champ. The NFL is bonkers, and Eric has a strange infatuation with Insurance.