From the Booth Podcast

Evan and Cody convene again, this time to discuss whether or not the Miami Heat can overcome a 2-0 NBA Finals deficit, Doc Rivers and the coaching landscape in the Association, their favorite MLB playoff teams and stories thus far, and COVID-19 rescheduling games in the NFL.

Week 2 of the NFL is here, and Cody and Evan highlight what they're watching for. The guys also look back at last week's opening week of NFL action, take a peek at the NBA Eastern and Western Conference finals matchups, and dive into some MLB as it comes down the stretch of the year and gears up for its expanded playoffs. 

It's time for the 2020-2021 NFL Preview, as Evan and Cody get ready for this NFL season. Will there be a Super Bowl hangover for the 49ers? Can the Chiefs repeat? Can Kyler Murray make it three sophomores in a row to grab the MVP award? The guys chat about all that and more, and make their predictions for they see the season shaking out. 

Luke Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo dueled in one of the best games we've seen in the NBA Bubble, and Evan is impressed by how the other Mavericks contributed as well. Scoring is up, and the NBA has shown that the bubble environment has worked in allowing the league to finish out its season. The same cannot be said for college football, where players have unified to express concerns/make demands about what it would look like to move forward with a season. The guys also discuss when the XFL might come back. 

Cody and Evan are back and discuss Washington's new name and the recent report of sexual harassment allegations throughout the organization, the re-start for Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association. They also touch on  the enormity of the Patrick Mahomes contract and how that sets up the Kansas City Chiefs over the next decade.

Cody and Evan recap the first round of this year's virtual NFL Draft. Come for the discussion about what picks they liked and didn't, and stay for the chatter about Aaron Rodgers memes and which NFL coach had a better virtual draft setup. 

Cody and Evan catch up on the major free agency moves across the NFL landscape and discuss winners and losers. They also talk about how well (or not?) Cody's Colts fared in trading for DeForest Buckner and signing Philip Rivers, and how weird it is going to be to watch Tom Brady play in a Tampa Bay Bucs jersey.

Cody and Evan talk about the coronavirus cancelling sporting events all around the United States and the world, the field heading toward the NCAA Tournament, and the XFL's viability as a league. (NOTE: The episode was taped before the NBA suspended the rest of its season)

Cody and Evan break down the NBA as it comes down the stretch and discuss whether or not Zion Williamson should really be in the rookie of the year conversation. They also look at the jumbled Western Conference, where the Pelicans are pushing for a spot and the Grizzlies rebuild is ahead of schedule. They also talk Kobe's memorial and the NFL Combine as well. 

Cody and Evan break down NBA All-Star Saturday Night, where Cody's guy Aaron Gordon was robbed of an NBA dunk contest title for the second time in his career. They also touch on Buddy Hield winning the three-point shootout and Bam Adebayo grabbing a win in the skills competition. They also touch on the Astros cheating scandal continuing to make the news, and who might be some names to watch in the upcoming NFL Combine. 

Cody and Evan react to Kansas City winning the Super Bowl over the San Francisco 49ers, chat about the debacle that is the Mookie Betts trade for the Boston Red Sox, and examine the deals and the fallout from the NBA Trade Deadline before a quick look at where the NBA standings are at int he East and the West with the All-Star break fast approaching. 

Cody and Evan reflect on the passing of Kobe Bryant, then look ahead to preview Super Bowl 54 between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Oh yeah, and the guys also make a few predictions. 

Cody and Evan look at the punishments handed down to the Houston Astros after MLB's investigation into the organization's sign-stealing. They also reflect on LSU's national championship win over Clemson and look ahead to the weekend's AFC & NFC Championship games.

Cody and Evan look ahead to a loaded weekend of football, talking AFC and NFC playoff matchups. They also speculate as to what the patriots might look like next year, which team that lost last weekend are they most confident in moving forward, and much more. They also look ahead to Monday night's CFB title game between Clemson and LSU.

On the first day of 2020, Evan and Cody take a look back at what transpired in 2019. Who did the guys pick as the athlete of the year? What about who missed the biggest opportunity or the most absurd story? They have their picks for those and more, as well as a quick glance at the upcoming CFB title game and NFL wildcard weekend. 

Cody and Evan reflect on Drew Brees setting the all-time NFL passing touchdowns mark, and the fact that Tom Brady actually isn't very far behind. The guys discuss the loaded NFC playoff field, a lack of contenders in the AFC field, and the enigma that is Jameis Winston. They also briefly touch on James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis and begin preparations for the summer's NBA Draft. 

Cody and Evan react to the record signing of Gerrit Cole to the Yankees and examine the College Football Playoff field of four ahead of the semifinal games in a couple of weeks. They also dive into the NFL playoff picture, talk about who could clinch this weekend, and offer thoughts on whether the Titans or the Steelers are better position to capture the 6th seed in the AFC.

Cody and Evan are back from the Thanksgiving holiday and break down the Monday Night Football showdown between the Vikings and the Seahawks. The guys also take a look at the playoff picture in the NFL and which coach is getting some Coach of the Year buzz for his AFC team. They also examine the current CFB playoff odds and debate whether Utah or Oklahoma has a better chance to make the field of four. 

Cody and Evan delve into the Texans win over the Colts on Thursday Night Football and take a look at the jam packed NFC Playoff Picture. The guys also look at the NCAA's handling of the James Wiseman's case at Memphis and the big game of the weekend in College Football. The episode wraps up with a little NBA chatter being that we are about a month into the NBA season. 

Quite a bit to dive into this week, starting with the Thursday Night Fight between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Cody and Evan also examine the CFB playoff picture, as well as look at how the NFL Wildcard races are shaping up. Evan asks Cody to put on his GM hat with regard to some QB decisions around the league, and the guys touch on the Chase Young and James Wiseman NCAA controversies as well. 

We're 10 episodes in on the From the Booth Podcast, as Cody and Evan talk about the opening night in college basketball with Duke beating Kansas and Kentucky beating Michigan State. The guys also dive into the first College Football Playoff rankings and some of the top NFL storylines, including what the Carolina Panthers are going to do with Cam Newton. 

Lots of sports chatter this week, as the guys talk about the Trea Turner baserunning controversy and the Nationals grab a 7-2 win to force a game seven. Cody and Evan also touch on the NCAA accepting Fair Pay to Play and LSU as the new #1 in the AP Top 25. They also review their preseason NFL picks at the halfway point and give some opening week NBA thoughts.

Second episode of the week as Evan and Cody talk about the Washington Nationals swiping both games in Houston to lead the World Series 2 game to 0. The guys also touch on some preseason CBB rankings and ponder if Clemson might get left out of the CFB Playoff even if they go undefeated. They also look ahead to some Week 8 NFL action. 

It's a basketball-only episode of the podcast as Cody and Evan drop their 2019-2020 NBA Season Preview! The guys give you their NBA thoughts including predictions for how they see the playoff teams shaking out in the Eastern and Western Conference. They also give you predictions for what the NBA awards will look like at the end of the year. 

Lot's to dive into, as the Nationals punched their ticket to the World Series last night. The guys talk MLB playoffs and dive into multiple CFB topics, including where LSU is ranked and should be ranked following a 42-28 win over Florida in CFB, and a Top 6 team that both Cody and Evan think is flying under the radar. Then it's NFL chatter as Evan tells you whether or not he's panicking if he's the Rams or the Cowboys. 

Plenty to unpack this week as Evan and Cody weigh in on the firestorm that a Daryl Morey tweet ignited between the NBA and China. The guys also recap the Florida-Auburn game that Cody attended and cover Week 5 NFL storylines including Jay Gruden being fired and the 49ers proving they belong. They also cover an interesting story about an NCAA DIII school being kicked out of their conference. 

It's another week on the pod and the guys have plenty to say. Cody and Evan offer their thoughts on the Fair Pay to Play Act drafted and signed in California, and Evan has a team that he think isn't getting enough love in the college football AP Top 25 poll. Cody disagrees...kind of. Who is that? listen and find out. They also survey some of the storylines from this past weekend at the quarter poll of the NFL season. 

A number of young NFL QBs had center stage in Week 3 and Cody and Evan break down some of the performances. The guys also tell you which undefeated teams in the NFL are for real and who is faking it. In college football action, Cody and Evan talk about Georgia grabbing a statement win over Notre Dame and a trio of current and former Georgia Bulldog QBS leading their respective teams to impressive starts. 

Evan is hitting the panic button for a handful of CFB teams and Cody has already seen enough to give you the four teams that will make the playoff. The guys then dive into a wild week 2 NFL slate. The Dolphins are in full tankapalooza mode and Evan doesn't understand the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade. He would not trade Jalen Ramsey, but Cody would deal him. Who do you agree with? Listen and let us know.

It's episode 1 of the From The Booth Podcast! Cody Clark and Evan Eischen, a couple of not-so-old college buddies, collaborate on a new sports podcast. CC and EE give you their NFL division winners and Super Bowl picks (they did fill these out before the season, they aren't cheating) and react to the Antonio Brown saga. Evan also gives you his favorite QB in college football and Cody has a team he thinks can challenge Clemson and Alabama.