The Cat's Outta the Bag

Mavs are DEAD, and the Eastern Conference is plagued by injuries (0:00-26:40), and the rampant spending of soccer superpowers are ruining the integrity of the sport (26:41-45:59)

The Celtics even the series at one-a-piece! (0:00-19:46) My lack of worry has paid off, and the Boston squad STILL isn't playing their best ball. The Yankees had some "issues" with the Orioles new Create-a-Park concept (19:47-27:12), Max Scherzer is on the shelf for the next couple months (27:13-32:50). And Jordan Addison transfers to USC, screw you, Lincoln Riley (32:51-44:09)

The Warriors blew out the Mavs in game one of the Western Conference Finals; but shocker, I'm not worried (0:00-17:41). The Florida Panthers look lifeless in all aspects of hockey *written as the Lightning win the game lololol* (17:42-20:05) and the Battle for Alberta had quite a nice scoreline, but did they set the bar too high (20:06-26:19). And my long-awaited NFL Draft takes, the Jets...did a good job? (26:20-36:28) And what are my thoughts on how the Pittsburgh Steelers set themselves up with their draft (36:29-47:22).

The Miami Heat took game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals (0:00-20:37), what is my worry level for the Boston Celtics considering their current injury concerns? Zero.

Hockey is happening! (20:38-39:26) While I doubt it lives up to the hype that round one brought, there are still quite a few good series which will certainly have goalies standing on their heads.

The major markets in baseball have potentially given the sport some new life (if that were possible), but the biggest story of the young season has been the start made by the New York Yankees at 27-9. Has all of the Bronx been deluded into this season being the Yankee Invitational yet? (0:00-24:28)

The Eastern Conference Finals are underway, and Boston is struggling without two starters...plus I give my official prediction on the Mavericks-Warriors series, all bias included, obviously...(24:29-43:17)

Y'all know why I'm here...Mavs in 7. We discuss both game 7s that took place on Sunday and why Devin Booker is more to blame for the Suns' early exit. See y'all in the winner's circle.

(0:00): I recap the biggest NFL news that occurred during my most recent hiatus; why Tom Brady coming back isn't a surprise, the NFC is wide-open, and I understand why the Browns traded for Deshaun Watson...

(41:40): Kyle Saxon joins me as always to break down the path of each of the final four teams remaining, why UNC making a run is far from a Cinderella story, Coach K gets on our nerves, and there is STILL a path for the Villanova Wildcats to cut down the nets.. even without Justin Moore...

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There's nothing more to say, the NCAA Tournament is here. I'm joined by Kyle Saxon and Ben Bobeck to discuss each and every region. Did anyone get snubbed? Which teams are on upset alert? Which double-digit seed will make the deepest run? Who ends Coach K's farewell tour? All that and more are covered in the Bracket Bonanza Bash *insert another b-word here*. And remember...

We sleep in May.

The March Madness Bracket is out! I give my preliminary thoughts on teams that were lucky to get in, which double-digit seeds could cause some trouble, and which top seeds are the most fraudulent...(0:00)

Keegan Bowman joins us to break down the end of the lockout and some of the big free agent stories that have yet to unfold. And also, which team will be most disappointed come opening day...(36:53)

You know why I'm here, if you don't then read the title because baseball is back! I break down some of the new CBA and discuss my overall excitement after the end of a 99-day lockout...(0:00)

Ben Simmons is back in Philadelphia tonight, and although he's not playing, I have a feeling 76ers faithful won't care. Just don't show a tribute video, he doesn't care...(14:35)

Next up, Kyle Saxon joins us to lament the Indiana Hoosiers potentially punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. We also discuss Conference Tournament week and try to dissect which teams will bolster their resume in a major way...(24:06)

Finally, it wouldn't be a day in March without some NFL off-season drama. Why the Colts need to act for a QB, the Commanders reek of desperation, and the Chargers and Bears both benefit from the Khalil Mack trade...(1:27:33)

The NFL stole the headlines twice! With Aaron Rodgers returning to Green Bay before seeing the bigger bombshell of Russell Wilson getting traded to the Denver Broncos...(0:00)

Next up, I'm joined by Kartik Kannan to discuss what the heck happened to his beloved Manchester United, and why maybe trying to be a bit more like Arsenal can see them back on the right path towards excellence...(31:58)

And finally, the Dallas Mavericks are very good at basketball, so you know I had to talk about it...(1:42:40)

I really don't know what happened in the first 25 minutes of this show... but Keegan Bowman makes his long awaited, maybe not awaited, but it's been a long time, return to the show and we talk about the MLB lockout now resulting in missed regular season games. We discuss what went wrong, how it can be fixed, and what has to change with the sport of baseball for it to succeed for future generations (24:40)

Fresh out of NBA All-Star Weekend, we cover a few of the teams that made splashes at the trade deadline, and the Lakers because it's fun to make fun of them...(0:00)

And of course it's Thursday, so that means Kyle Saxon joins us to break down his latest feud with Hoosiers faithful, and how he dragged me into it as well.* (32:40)

*denotes I started a Twitter scuffle on my own accord

The MLB lockout makes me sad, but it's not a surprise...(0:00)

College Basketball discussion with Kyle Saxon...(19:53)

Juwan Howard has a limp-fish handshake, convince me otherwise...(0:00)

Premier League and Champions League coverage with Ned Murphey...(20:33)

The NBA Trade Deadline saw James Harden and Ben Simmons trade places, which team benefits the most? And the Dallas Mavericks opted out of the Kristaps Porzingis experience, were they right to do so?...(0:00)

Kyle Saxon Joins us to canvas the college basketball landscape. We discuss Pitt on a winning streak D:, the Big Ten being murderer's row, and which team will be the ultimate bid-stealer this March...(38:33)

We're back after a not-so deserved hiatus to break down Super Bowl XLI. The Cincinnati Bengals seem to be optimistic they can replicate this success next season, are they right? (Spoiler alert: NO) 

Is Matthew Stafford a Hall of Famer? Hint: just read the title and you'll get my answer.

UFC 271 shook up the rankings across multiple divisions, where do we go from here?

We break down a crazy divisional round in the NFL Playoffs, including...

The overtime rules shouldn't have mattered in Chiefs-Bills

Aaron Rodgers was abysmal

The Rams have a point to prove

Haven't talked much basketball so let's change that...

NBA Talk...(0:00)

College Basketball discussion with Kyle Saxon...(33:01)

Well that ride was quite short... but the show goes on for eight teams as we recap the weekend that was SUPER Wild Card Weekend. During a slate that saw only one underdog advance, we break down what went right, and what went wrong.

And most importantly, why we should maybe play more Madden and smash fewer watermelons...

The NFL Playoffs start tomorrow... get my and Jai Shields' thoughts on a wacky week 18 and the upcoming SUPER Wild Card weekend.

Oh, and we'll also talk about Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo's worst mispronunciations.

I give my breakdown of the College Football Playoff...(0:00)

Ben Bobeck discusses bowl season, mayonnaise, and the Patti Wagon...(26:15)

We break down the entire week 16 NFL slate which featured another Steelers stinker (shocker), Davis Mills being the second most productive rookie QB, and every team can end the season in a positive way, somehow? Enjoy.

NFL Week 15 breakdown...(0:00)

Kenny Pickett made the right decision...(53:15)

Urban Meyer OUT as Jags head coach...(0:00)

Travis Hunter flips to Jackson State. What does this mean for college football?...(28:05)

NFL Discussion...(41:46)

Steelers TNF debacle...(0:00)

Luka weight narrative is lazy...(36:46)

NFL Recap...(0:00)

Pitt is it...(25:21)

Ben Bobeck talks college football and "went 2-1"...(40:46)

NFL Recap...(0:00)

CFB talk with Keegan Bowman...(37:18)

A wild college football Saturday and Pitt are ACC Coastal Champs!...(0:00)

An NFL breakdown with Omkar Betsur...(20:36)

NBA Storylines...(0:00)

College Football Talk with Ned Murphey...(32:04)

Premier League discussion...(1:20:45)

Reaction to NFL Week 10...(0:00)

CFP Rankings reaction with Ben Bobeck...(39:34)

NFL Free agent signings...(0:00)

"HaHa.... COLLEGE BASKETBALL!" with Ben Bobeck...(33:53)

Crazy week in the NFL...(0:00)

NBA is a thing that's happening...(34:36)

College Football Playoff Committee Reactions...(43:44)

The Braves win the World Series!...(0:00)

Delayed reaction to CFP rankings...(17:16)

NHL Talk with Kevin Mejia...(29:27)

TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss the Chicago Blackhawks scandal involving the sexual assault of Kyle Beach.

NFL Week 8 Recap...(0:00)

CFP Committee rankings live reaction with Keegan Bowman...(39:55)

Pat Narduzzi made me angry, so no time stamps :(. But we talk about everything, enjoy

World Series Game 1 goes the Braves' way, do they have the momentum...(0:00)

College Football recap with Keegan Bowman + Kenny Pickett praise...(29:34)

Poor NFL week 7 recap...(0:00)

World Series preview...(24:12)

Trouble brewing at Manchester United, with Ash Kumar...(34:43)

College Football recap + Pitt is good at football...(0:00)

NFL preview...(31:01)

MLB Playoffs nearly at the climax...(46:56)

Early season NBA thoughts: Two good, two bad...(1:00:55)

Ben Simmons and the Sixers both botched this situation...(0:00)

College Football talk, and Cincinnati Bearcats propaganda with Keegan Bowman...(24:22)

NFL Week 6 recap...(0:00)

Championship Series chaos...(1:01:48)

Another crazy day in the college football world...(0:00)

Run the board in the NFL...(42:36)

Major League Baseball Playoffs are heating up!...(0:00)

College Football talk with Keegan Bowman...(18:24)

We talk NFL week 5 for the entire show! 

Bills are the pinnacle of the AFC

Chargers and Browns close behind

My experience with 59,000 other Yinzers

MLB Playoff discussion...(0:00)

Russell Wilson injury/NFL games to watch this week...(39:02)

The Yankees STINK. Fire everyone...(0:00)

CFB talk with Keegan Bowman...(25:02)

This show is a mess, but NFL TALK...(0:00)

MLB Postseason preview...(30:01)

Yankees are BACK, sorta. Plus other baseball talk...(0:00)

College Football week 4 recap with Keegan Bowman...(27:24)

Rams-Buccaneers steals the weekend...(0:00)

Steelers and Big Ben are cooked...(18:26)

Other big NFL games...(28:03)

Arsenal showing promise?...(44:01)

Jon Jones arrested again...(0:00)

Early NFL season breakdown with Jai Shields...(11:50)