Take the Shot w/ Zay and Teddy
By Isaiah Reed
Take the Shot w/ Zay and TeddyOct 02, 2020
And then there were Four...
We talk March Madness, updates on the NFL draft boards, and why isn't anyone talking about Jokic?
The Kirk Cousins Showdown! And other free agency stuff with a sprinkle of March Madness
We're back and Zay had a full glass of his haterade as we talk the Kirk Cousins deal, the best and worst NFL free agency signings, and how wide open March Madness will be this year
NBA All Star Weekend, College Basketball, Soccer and UFC
Football is over so we're on to everything else! NBA All Star weekend needs a major overhaul, anyone can win the national title this year in college basketball, and we've got some Premier League and UFC talk for y'all. Let's get it
Super Bowl Recap! And we finally talk about things other then football
We recap Super Bowl 58 and explain why the better team lost this past Sunday. Also, what in the world is up with college basketball this year as we head into March Madness.
Championship weekend and Super Bowl picks!
We give our thoughts on what was an outstanding championship weekend for the NFL and who will raise the Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas for Super Bowl XLIII
Divisional Round weekend, and is Mahomes already the GOAT?
We break down all 4 divisional round games and the debate on who is the biggest fraud in the AFC is finally resolved. Is Mahomes already catching Tom Brady?
Super Wild Card Weekend Recap, Saban Retires, Stroud Is That Guy
Teddy is solo this week to recap super wild card weekend. Also talks Nick Saban retiring and the dominos that followed. The Head coaching search heats up in the NFL and CJ Stroud and Jordan Love are them guys!!
Michigan rolls, Trevor Lawrence sucks, and here come the NFL Playoffs
Michigan rolls Washington to win their first national championship since 1997. Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars blow the AFC South title and miss out on the playoffs. We give our NFL playoff predictions and our revised super bowl because we were so wrong in the beginning of the season.
College football playoff recap, the final week of NFL action, and why New Years is overrated
We dive into the best semifinal games the college football playoff has ever had. Michigan defeats Alabama (2:50) and Washington defeats Texas (23:45), we give our final pick for who wins the national championship game (44:25). Followed by the NFL recap and preview for the final week of the NFL season (59:40).
Ravens dominate 49ers, who's the NFL MVP? Final CFB preview and NBA vs NFL on Christmas
We survey the NFL landscape for the contenders and frauds, break down the playoff scenarios and who we wouldn't want to play in the wild ward card round. Followed by our final college football preview before the semifinals. Then finally we give Goodell his props for stealing Christmas day from the NBA.
The Cowboys are frauds...but so are the Eagles
We discuss what went wrong for the Cowboys and Eagles, who do you not want to play in the playoffs, and try to give some life advice to Anthony Edwards SMH
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEW
We break down who we got winning the 'ship with some NFL and NBA action sprinkled on top. C'mon in.
Philly wins a thriller in OT, Conference championship weekend, and why do some of these coaches still have a job...
Zay and Teddy discuss what the Bills main problem is and who gets fired first Staley or McDermott. Michigan beat Ohio State, how does that set things up for Championship weekend? And is there a way for Texas to get into the college football playoff?
Josh Allen crumbles, Harbaugh is a troll, and a new finesse king
We're back and we're talking about that s*** show performance from the Bills. How the Big10 has always been a 2 team race (but for the last time). Finally how awesome would it be to get the bag and not have to do anything?
Mid Season Football Update!
We're halfway through the NFL season and College football is in the home stretch, Zay and Teddy talk about who are the frauds, the big surprises and the fact that both of our teams will be playing in either a meaningless bowl game...or no bowl game at all. We're back!
Cowboys gonna Cowboy, USC is on thin ice, and can the Astros go back to back?
USC escapes, Texas isn't so lucky and we talk Cristobal and the kneel down that never happened. The Cowboys get blown out by the 49ers, have they regressed from last year? Finally, do the Houston Astros have the firepower to get back to the Fall Classic. All this and more in the latest episode of Take the Shot.
College Football Week 4 and NFL Week 3 News and Highlights
We talk the snooze fest that was Notre Dame-Ohio St, pay a bit of an homage to the Pac-12 that could have been and try to piece together how in the world you give up 70 POINTS!
College Football Week 3 reactions and NFL Week 2 Power Rankings
Colorado escapes! We talk a somewhat mediocre college football weekend last week that leads us into some huge games coming up. Who are the top 5 teams in the NFL? And do the Astros have a chance to win the World Series? We talk about it all this week on Take the Shot
NFL Week 1 Reactions with some college football sprinkles on top
Zay and Teddy discuss the big (and unfortunate) news after week 1 in the NFL and....HOW BOUT DEM USC TROJANS (and Cowboys too I guess)
College Football Recap from Week 1, NFL SEASON PREDICTIONS
You know we had to talk about that LSU-FSU game and we reveal our predictions for the 2023 NFL season and who will be hoisting the Lombardi trophy when it's all said and done.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW EPISODE!!
Zay and Teddy go through each of the Power 5 conferences and give you our conference winners, the college football playoff teams, and who will hoist the crystal ball as the national champion when its all said and done. COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK BABY
O'Malley is the new champ, Astros blues, and College football starts this weekend!
In this episode Zay and Teddy talk about the new Bantaweight champion Sean O'Malley, whether the Astros run is over, and how our favorite teams will do this year with college football starting this weekend!
Friday Edition: UFC Fighters as Independent Contractors
Zay gives his opinion on UFC fighters and if their current pay structure is fair and warranted. Happy Friday y'all!
James Harden, NFL Preseason Overreactions, Harry Kane, and the AP Top 25 is wildin right now
Whew we've got a loaded episode this week! It's the James Harden blames everyone but himself time of the year. Harry Kane has taken his talents out of England for some new colors. (10:30) After that we play a game of trend or overreaction with some of the new QBs this year after their first preseason game. (20:02). Finally the first AP Top 25 poll is out and we need to figure out if these writers are sober or not when they make these. (54:01)
7 (kinda) new playoff teams this year and of course...Sports Betting :)
Zay is here to complete his promise and give y'all the playoff newcomers for the 2023-2024 season. Now that the preseason games have started lets get this sports betting amongst players thing squared away once and for all...I'm looking at you ESPN. (14:02)
Rebuttals, Too early CFP predictions, and did we really fall for the Jake Paul scam again?!
Zay and Teddy are back with a new season of the Take the Shot podcast! We already can't agree on who are the top teams in the NFL and College Football (9:20) but we find some common ground. Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz was this weekend...put it this way, they made money (24:18). And we wrap it up with the exit of the USWNT in the World Cup this past weekend (32:47). Feels good to be back baby!
The Astros are AL favorites and which 7 teams will miss the NFL Playoffs?
It's August and football is upon us! Oh and you know we had to discuss the Astros news of the week, c'mon in and listen, we have donuts.
Are Tampa Bay and Baltimore in real trouble? And the teams that have separated as the cream of the crop in the NFL
Week 6 is in the books and as the famous Dennis Green said....They are who we thought they were! Multiple teams have disappointed so far this season and others have risen out of nowhere to claim a spot at the top of the league. Zay and Teddy break down who's in trouble so far this season and who is looking real prime for a super bowl run.
Mahomes v Allen Act 5, Battle of the Birds, and can Cooper Rush pull off the upset?
It's Week 6 NFL preview time! Zay breaks down his favorite games to watch this weekend and tries his best to be as unbiased as possible....(didn't work).
Tua may need to call it quits, a Cowboys QB controversy, and what in the world is up with Russell Wilson?
The Take the Shot duo is back to talk what happened in Week 4 and give a brief preview of some of our favorite Week 5 games. Between the 3-0 Cooper Rush, the Dolphins rushing Tua back (see what I did there), and the Eagles staying undefeated there's a lot to talk about this week and we're here for it!
NFL Week 2 Review / Week 3 Preview
Zay and Teddy discuss how in the world we had 3 epic collapses (and one almost collapse) over the past weekend and what to expect in Week 3 of the NFL season.
NFL Week 2 - Games of the Week
We're on to Week 2 of the NFL and there are 4 games that loom large early in the season. First the Buccaneers take on the Saints, will Brady finally get over his regular season slide and get a W against New Orleans? (0:58) Next is the Dolphins-Ravens game that will be a tale of 2 QBs, can Lamar Jackson fully carry the load against a staunch Miami defense, and can Tua prove he can beat a legitimate defense? (5:11) The Bengals take on the Cowboys this week in a battle of the defeated, who needs a win more? (8:35) And we conclude with our game of the week, Vikings-Eagles in a battle for who's arguably the best team in the NFC right now, can Kirk Cousins actually win in primetime? (12:55)
SUPER BOWL PREDICTIONS
Zay and Teddy finish up their predictions for each division and come to the final conclusion of who will win Super Bowl LVII. Check out our first duo episode of the season as we set in stone how the 2022 season will play out.
Las Vegas Raiders 2022 Season Preview
After an early exit in the playoffs last year the Raiders have re-loaded and brought in some serious offensive firepower, is Derek Carr the one to lead them to the promise land?
Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Season Preview
The Chiefs bowed out in the AFC Championship last year but have lost some key pieces, do they have enough firepower to make another deep run?
Los Angeles Chargers 2022 Season Preview
After a dismal finish to the 2021 season will the Chargers double down on being choke artists? Or rise to the occasion with Justin Herbert and finally be as good as we think they should be.
Los Angeles Rams 2022 Season Preview
Teddy gives his take on the reigning, defending, football champions of the worlddddddd LA Rams. No team has won back to back super bowls since the 2004 & 2005 Patriots, will the Rams be the next chosen one?
Arizona Cardinals 2022 Season Preview
Teddy breaks down how the Cardinals are trying to improve after going out with a whimper in Kyler Murrays first playoff game, is Kliff Kingsbury on the hot seat now?
Seattle Seahawks 2022 Season Preview
Zay discusses how the Seahawks will fare post Russell Wilson and why this whole fiasco needs to be put at the feet of Pete Carroll.
San Francisco 49ers 2022 Season Preview
Zay basically talks about how the 49ers are always the bridesmaid but never the bride....and I heard they have this Trey Lance guy?
Minnesota Vikings 2022 Preview
Zay dives into what kind of noise the Vikings will make in the 2022 season and might actually pay Kirk Cousins a compliment or two....he's still trash though.
Chicago Bears 2022 Season Preview
Teddy breaks down if the Bears have any chance of making a playoff run...or maybe they should start by getting above .500? With Justin Fields could it go either way?
Detroit Lions 2022 Preview (Clips)
Zay shares his thoughts on what the Detroit Lions will look like in the 2022 season and why Dan Campbell being a strong presence may be just what this team needs to shed the stink of losing over the past few years.
Packers 2022 Preview (Clips)
Teddy breaks down what we can expect from the Packers in the 2022 NFL season and if Aaron Rodgers can really keep his dominance in a division that's improved quite a bit from last year.
DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK
Welcome to Take the Shot! We've rebranded and will be giving you new long form content, small audio clips, and interviews for all current and sports topics and start hearing from you the listener about how right you think we are and how much you love the show ;). Our NFL 2022 preview is coming, stay tuned!
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TIME
Guess who's back...back again....now we're back...tell a friend...
We're back talking about our picks for the college football playoff, the college coaching carousel, and give our revised picks for who's making the Super Bowl this year now that we're halfway through the season, don't miss out!
MARCH MADNESS & Is The End of Deshaun Watson Coming?
In this episode we first talk about the serious allegations against Deshaun Watson and what they mean. Then we get into a happier topic. MARCH MADNESS. We fill out our bracket for the pod and more! WE'RE BAAAAAAACK
Texas Snowvid-21, Brady Being a Goat, Farewell JJ & Carson Wentz
Welcome to Teddy's Adventure this week! With the snow taking down mighty Texas, most people without water, power or internet. it was a hell of a week here. Zay was back up with work, I decided to run this episode solo. I get into the Carson Wentz trade or fleecing as I like to call it. I talk about the break up of JJ Watt and the Texans, the Super Bowl and Brady being Godly and last not least a Bachelor Update LFGGGGGGG.
***Also anyone affected by the winter storms please fill free to reach out****
The Super Bowl LV Episode
We're back this week with a full Super Bowl episode breaking down the key matchups and some of our favorite prop bets for this Sunday. Teddy goes into a great breakdown of how the battle in the trenches could play out in the game (37:17), we pick out the best prop bets (48:20), then close with how much we're excited to the see the boy The Weeknd performing at halftime, happy Super Bowl weekend!
QB Shuffle, SB LV, and The End of Rodgers?
Special guest host alert!!!!!! With Zay playing golf in a volcano in Hawaii I'm joined by my good friend Keenan. We dive into the conference championship game and discuss them. ( 31:35) We give our predictions and MVPs for SBLV, we debate if Brady wins there is no way Mahomes can catch him. (1:02:45) We finally discus the impending QB shuffle that will go on in the offseason!