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First Try, No Warmup

First Try, No Warmup

By Matthew Thomas

Matt Thomas and his son Max discuss the week in sports
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FTNW - Ep 42

First Try, No WarmupMar 31, 2021

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First Try, No Warmup - Episode 60

First Try, No Warmup - Episode 60

Boys are back and Jaggin’ off. Upsets and injuries aplenty in week 3. Mac Jones has a weird cry face, Jaylen Hurts is now “him”, and is Brock Purdy about to ruin an NFL team too? Enjoy the show.
Sep 27, 202257:37
FTNW - Episode 59

FTNW - Episode 59

Max is back and feeling better and somehow his takes are worse. We got backups for MVPs, noodle arms leading the league in passing, a love for Wentz that won’t die and tough love for our favorite teams. Enjoy and thanks for listening.
Sep 21, 202251:06
First Try No Warmup - Ep 58

First Try No Warmup - Ep 58

Max battles a cold and gives his hot breath, er….takes to the microphone in this episode. Lotta love for Wentz, small QB shaming, black Air Force One breakdown and Justin Jefferson is him. Enjoy the show.
Sep 14, 202256:30
FTNW - Ep 57 - NFL Week 1

FTNW - Ep 57 - NFL Week 1

The boys are back! After Max was rescued from his kidnappers after 10 months, he went right back to the lab to give the people what they want. We got week 1 analysis, bets, Super Bowl winners and MVP predictions. Big year for the Chargers on the pod.
Sep 05, 202241:44
First Try, No Warmup - Ep 56

First Try, No Warmup - Ep 56

We back - never know when we’re getting these out, living life 1/4 mile at a time. Talking MLB playoffs, Gruden vs Urban, make our NFL picks and predictions and Max leaves his alpha energy at home. Back again when we feel like it.
Oct 12, 202101:18:11
First Try, No Warmup - Ep 55

First Try, No Warmup - Ep 55

Boys are back after a longer break than intended. We got full MLB playoff breakdowns, bets to make this weekend in NFL and NCAAF. Max sings his favorite song and we talk gleeking. Enjoy.
Sep 30, 202101:05:10
FTNW - Episode 54

FTNW - Episode 54

Boys are back and breaking down all the action from week 1 in the NFL, Wild Card Race in MLB, and why James Franklin is the best coach in college football. Plus the easiest parlay you’ll ever hit given to you on a platter.
Sep 16, 202101:10:02
FTNW - Ep 53

FTNW - Ep 53

Football is back! Max guesses the lines and the guys make their picks for Week 1. Max thinks way too highly of Kirk Cousins and gets bubble guts in the middle of a segment. Call your bookies after this one - we’re going undefeated this year.
Sep 05, 202101:00:23
FTNW - Ep 52

FTNW - Ep 52

Boys are back in the season 2 finale talking ripping packs, fantasy football, the Padres woes, Ohtani nukes, Taco Bell surprise for Aaron Donald and Max’s new favorite number. Back to weekly episodes starting next week as the football season begins.
Aug 28, 202101:02:20
FTNW - 51

FTNW - 51

Boy are back and charged up. We talk surfing, sharting, fake mustaches, ripping packs and some sports. Max’s Saints’ fandom is reaching critical mass and his NFL takes are FIRE. MLB postseason looming and NFL regular season about to begin make for the best hot takes we have. Enjoy.
Aug 15, 202101:10:32
FTNW - Episode 50

FTNW - Episode 50

Triumphant return from a month away. Rustiness aplenty and really needing football back in our lives ASAP. The boys talk Space Jam, NBA finals, Madden ratings and MLB news. Max tried to bring the A game but wandered off at times - pretty sure he put something extra in his water bottle for the show. Enjoy.
Jul 27, 202101:14:35
FTNW - Ep 49

FTNW - Ep 49

Boys are back a day early. We overcome some technical issues, a loud dog and a drifting microphone to give you takes on the NFC in 2021, NBA playoff breakdown, MLB all stars and power rankings. Could you take a Big Unit fastball annually if the price was right? Thanks for the support. Enjoy.
Jun 29, 202101:18:28
FTNW - Episode 48

FTNW - Episode 48

Boys are back. We battle Max’s ADD as he records the show and watches two baseball games at the same time while eating Taki seeds. He pulls it off. Our takes on NBA playoffs, our new favorite nickname in the game, how does El Niño keep getting better, and does putting money on NC State in the College World Series make sense? Enjoy and thanks for the support.
Jun 16, 202101:17:35
FTNW - Ep 47

FTNW - Ep 47

Boys are back and stumbling out of the blocks a bit. Desperate for football to be here, we stumble through bad stories, surfing waterfalls, and a brief tale of murder. Wanted to discuss Matthew Perry’s messed up jawline and dentures on the Friends reunion but ran out of time. Enjoy.
Jun 03, 202101:13:57
FTNW - Ep 46

FTNW - Ep 46

Boys are back talking MLB power rankings, good players on bad teams, NBA Playoffs and some hot Western Conference takes; NFL over/unders. Plus Max would do some weird stuff to play with Steph Curry. Thanks for listening.
May 18, 202101:23:24
FTNW - Ep 45

FTNW - Ep 45

Two weeks between shows and the takes are spicier than ever. The guys talk NFL draft, ZaZa being dirty, Tatis (as always) and Max contemplates dropping out of school. Thanks for listening.
May 06, 202101:27:35
FTNW - Ep 44

FTNW - Ep 44

Two week break and back with a chill show, talking Steph, Nando and NFL mock draft. Max fades at the end and baseball coverage wasn’t what we expected. Thanks for listening.
Apr 21, 202101:08:36
FTNW - 43

FTNW - 43

Boys are back with a heater his week. Baseball is back and we’ve already been punched in the zipper with Tatis’ injury. Give you 4 to watch in the meantime. Baylor wins and Steve Kerr can’t coach. Plus Darnold to the Panthers and what do the Jets do now. Thanks for listening.
Apr 07, 202101:11:14
FTNW - Ep 42

FTNW - Ep 42

Back after two weeks away with busted brackets and wounded pride. Learn about Deshaun Watson’s transgressions through the eyes of a 10 year old. And MLB is starting up this week - predictions and unrehearsed bits a plenty. Thanks for listening.
Mar 31, 202101:02:13
FTNW - Ep 41

FTNW - Ep 41

MARCH MADNESS! Boys show their lack of knowledge in NCAA hoops and give very convicted picks. Tatis is just fun to talk about and NFL free agents. Thanks for listening.
Mar 16, 202151:02
FTNW - Episode 40

FTNW - Episode 40

Boys are back and talking All Star game, NCAA championship week and NFL free agency. Max has an unfortunate slip of the tongue that will haunt him forever and we still can’t make this a short show.
Mar 07, 202101:06:41
FTNW - Ep 39

FTNW - Ep 39

Boys are back - and this show STINKS. We try our best to keep Max on task but with no football it’s brutal. All Star game, NFL draft, and a breakdown of a bathroom brawl - we try our best. Thanks for listening, enjoy.
Feb 28, 202154:07
FTNW - Ep 38

FTNW - Ep 38

Day late and a Dame Dolla short. Boys talk MLB top 10, NBA All Stars and all 32 NFL starting QBs. Max has the hottest take ever and fades fast as the show goes on. Thanks for listening.
Feb 19, 202101:03:44
FTNW - Ep 37

FTNW - Ep 37

Boys are back just in time to break down the Super Bowl 4 days later. Max knows more about MLB than we thought and less about the NBA. Bad accents and impressions round us out. Enjoy.
Feb 12, 202154:60
FTNW - Episode 36

FTNW - Episode 36

Boys are back talking NBA all stars, Super Bowl 55, prop bets and New York accents. Enjoy.
Feb 03, 202101:12:54
FTNW - Ep 35

FTNW - Ep 35

Boys are back after 2 weeks and Max is punchy as hell. We got through it and broke down NBA standings, NFL playoffs and transactions with a look to the Super Bowl. Plus McGregor lost and Max has no idea how to talk UFC.
Jan 27, 202101:04:44
FTNW - Ep 34

FTNW - Ep 34

Boys are back - better late than never. Talk NBA through 4 weeks of action and why JoJo should be MVP. Bama vs LSU, who would win. Does SVP have the same hair as Homer Simpson? Was Rudy good? And lots of NFL talk on Wild Card weekend heading into divisional games. Thanks for listening.
Jan 15, 202101:22:18
FTNW - Ep 33

FTNW - Ep 33

Boys are back early in the week. We talk National Championship game, wild card playoff weekend, catch some NBA fever and do some 180s on last week’s takes.
Jan 06, 202101:16:15
FTNW - Ep 32

FTNW - Ep 32

Boys are back talking NBA, College Playoffs and Week 17. We say farewell to Simmons, hello to our favorite 4 in the NBA and shed a tear for the Irish impending boat race. Plus the easiest bet of the year, you’re welcome.
Dec 31, 202001:18:01
FTNW - Ep 31

FTNW - Ep 31

Boys are back early this week and Max is literally full of crap. Talk tough week for Irish, Steelers, and Saints. Back on our NBA bandwagon teams and way too early predictions. Thanks for listening. Merry Christmas.
Dec 23, 202001:18:38
FTNW - Ep 30

FTNW - Ep 30

Boys are back talking NCAA basketball and Championship week. Big week for our Irish and Max’s Saints as we discuss week 15 picks. Is Steph better with a headband? Is Harden thic or thick? And our way too early top 8 in each conference.
Dec 18, 202001:19:07
FTNW - Ep 29

FTNW - Ep 29

Boys are back after a week off. Got new mics, not sure if we like them yet. Talking NCAA basketball and football. Best players in NCAAM. College Playoff picture. Max has a tiny bladder and NFL Week 14 picks. Enjoy.
Dec 11, 202001:14:00
FTNW - Ep 28

FTNW - Ep 28

Extra large football episode for those on the road this week. Talk College Playoff rankings, NBA without Klay, and week 11/12 breakdowns. Two bets that can’t lose and we hope Max’s fart off mic can be heard in the first segment. Happy Thanksgiving.
Nov 25, 202001:18:01
FTNW - Ep 27

FTNW - Ep 27

Boys procrastinate and get out the ep late - perfect insight for the 4PM games. Max loses a bet. Irish roll and PSU still stinks.
Nov 15, 202050:49
FTNW - Ep 26

FTNW - Ep 26

Boys are back talking ND with a huge win. Pats tanking for Trevor? Kinda excited for NBA now. And a 7 game money maker you need to jump on now.
Nov 08, 202052:09
FTNW - Ep 25

FTNW - Ep 25

Boys talk OSU vs PSU - Why the Irish are the best team in the country - Corona in sports - Breakdown the week in NFL and give you a bet that cannot lose.
Oct 30, 202055:26
FTNW - Ep 24

FTNW - Ep 24

Boys are off their bye week. Talk World Series, PSU’s season over and the return of the Irish. Plus hot bet picks just in time for kickoff.
Oct 25, 202058:04
FTNW - Ep 23

FTNW - Ep 23

The boys had a busy weekend and couldn’t record until after the action - breakdown week 5 - DK vs Chase, Lebron - who cares, and all of the game notes and hot takes you can handle.
Oct 12, 202059:31
FTNW - Ep 22

FTNW - Ep 22

Boys are back and so is the tech - no malfunctions and hot takes a plenty. Is Kellen Mond the future? Is Tatis the best player to ever put on cleats? Is Russell Wilson better than Josh Allen? Who cares, but we talk about it all.
Oct 03, 202001:00:30
FTNW - Ep 21

FTNW - Ep 21

World’s worst episode. Talked football for 40 minutes and it never recorded. Wife gets mad and we shit to do, so here’s 7 minutes for your ass. See you next Friday.
Sep 25, 202013:42
FTNW - Episode 20

FTNW - Episode 20

Breakdown of the weekend’s games - a surprise World Series prediction - and NBA, do we even care. Plus a new segment about an 8 year old show. Enjoy.
Sep 18, 202001:07:24
FTNW - Episode 19

FTNW - Episode 19

Max needs a mint and the NFL is back! Breakdown week 1 and talkin Tatis.
Sep 11, 202056:43
FTNW - Ep 18

FTNW - Ep 18

Talking Tatis - NBA Playoffs - Week 1 NFL lines all while Max deals with a chafing issue from yesterday’s workout.
Aug 23, 202001:01:07
FTNW - Episode 17

FTNW - Episode 17

Boys are back after 2 weeks. Sports are back and the Sixers stink. Is Covid a hoax? Max gives his scientific breakdown.
Aug 04, 202001:04:38
FTNW - Ep 16

FTNW - Ep 16

WE’RE BACK. The boys discuss James Harden and his pooping habits. Also NFL over/unders. And can the 76ers win it all?
Jun 27, 202001:06:01
FTNW - Ep 15

FTNW - Ep 15

Worst effort yet - no sports is brutal and Max forgot how to give hot takes. So we talked Bad Boys and draft a bit.
Apr 26, 202044:56
FTNW - Episode 14

FTNW - Episode 14

Quarantined and stir crazy, the boys discuss NFL free agency and coronavirus. Max breaks down the hospital bed situation in NYC and we talk about why Gavin Newsom is a loser.
Mar 23, 202054:60
FTNW - Ep 13

FTNW - Ep 13

The one where we learn about Jeff Okudah. Boys are back talking NFL QB shuffle, combine action and NBA. They also discover that they have no idea about Rutgers University. Enjoy.
Feb 29, 202001:08:55
FTNW Ep 12

FTNW Ep 12

The boys are back and it feels good. Break down NFL storylines - NBA storylines - find out they have no idea who is a “celebrity” anymore. Enjoy
Feb 14, 202001:10:26
FTNW - Ep 11

FTNW - Ep 11

Breakdown of Super Bowl LIV, boys talk NBA and Kobe. Is a hot dog a sandwich? We don’t discuss that, but it’s still a hot topic.
Feb 03, 202038:24