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Not That Great

Not That Great

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"not that great" is a sporadic sports podcast hosted by Philadelphia-born/Cambridge-raised Kamil McMullen and some of his sport-inclined friends. The NFL, NBA, MLB, WWE, and other sports are fully in play, with the occasional journey into pop culture, entertainment, and interviews with special folks.

Not That Great is produced by Kamil McMullen.

Our sound engineer emeritus is Jamie Crawford.

Contributors: Andrew Coleman, Ben Pearlman, Brian Goodwin, Tommy Brogan, Matt Fox, Alex Brown, Peter Longo, and Logan Nieder.

Music by Magid and Royal-T.
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Not That GreatJul 23, 2020

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BB E6 - Off + Running

BB E6 - Off + Running

Foxy, Longo, and a late-arriving Tommy review the first full month of MLB action, review surprise storylines, and revisit some premature predictions.

May 03, 202201:21:04
BB E5 - Official 2022 MLB Preview

BB E5 - Official 2022 MLB Preview

Foxy, Longo and Brogan do the whole damn thing and break down their MLB predictions division by division, culminating with awards picks and your 2022 World Series Champion.

Apr 08, 202201:21:18
BB E4 - And We're Back

BB E4 - And We're Back

Foxy and Longo breathe a collective (and loud) sigh of relief as baseball exits the lockout, and discuss what's next.

Mar 15, 202201:23:11
BB E3 - The Mount Rushmore of Pitching

BB E3 - The Mount Rushmore of Pitching

Tommy, Peter, and Foxy dive deep into their respective Mount Rushmores of pitching greats.

Feb 16, 202201:11:03
Year of the Tiger

Year of the Tiger

Al Brown and Brian Goodwin break down the NFL Conference Championships, heap praise on the Bengals, and predict the Super Bowl outcome. Al also attempts to stealthily obtain a product placement deal with Buffalo Wild Wings.

Feb 02, 202257:53
BB E2 - Call to the Hall

BB E2 - Call to the Hall

Foxy, Brogan, and Longo discuss ongoing CBA issues and David Ortiz's solo induction to Cooperstown.

Jan 31, 202201:11:51
PREMIERE: Baseball's Better

PREMIERE: Baseball's Better

In a new offering from NTG Productions, Tommy Brogan, Matt Fox, and Peter Longo present Baseball's Better, our new baseball focused pod. Unfortunately, they had not yet decided on the name when this was recorded. MLB's ongoing labor strife, free agency and possible trades are the focus of this fast and loose premiere episode.

Jan 25, 202201:03:01
NFL Wild Card Takeaways

NFL Wild Card Takeaways

Al Brown joins Kamil to discuss some NFL Wild Card Weekend observations; later, Kamil attempts to murder Al with a question about the fledgling Boston Celtics.

Jan 19, 202248:30
Fox Hasn't Seen "The Sandlot"/NFL Wild Card Preview

Fox Hasn't Seen "The Sandlot"/NFL Wild Card Preview

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In the Season 5 premiere, we discuss how "The Sandlot" was instrumental in resurrecting the podcast, and Tommy Brogan and Matt Fox dissect the classic; later, Al Brown and Brian Goodwin get you ready for SUPER MEGA AWESOME NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND BIG HUGE.

Jan 12, 202201:58:48
BONUS: THE CELTICS HAVE IMPLODED

BONUS: THE CELTICS HAVE IMPLODED

Al Brown discusses today's major shake-up in the upper ranks of his beloved Boston Celtics.

Jun 02, 202120:16
The Questions, Part Deux (Part 1)

The Questions, Part Deux (Part 1)

It what will likely be a two part donnybrook, Logan Nieder, Al Brown, and Kamil team up to tackle a huge mailbag covering everything from "Why is LeBron James such a bitch???" to "Who are your top 3 baseball players of all time?" to "Are you tuning out sports due to the presence of politics?" Also, Logan is exposed to the elements as he takes questions in his car, and the guys kinda give Detroit a hard time.

Jun 01, 202101:24:05
NTG Baseball Weekly (May 20)

NTG Baseball Weekly (May 20)

Tommy Brogan, Matt Fox, and Peter Longo chop up everything baseball in our new and (hopefully) weekly roundup. Kamil McMullen surprise-joins halfway through a marathon session, which includes discussion about the currently raging youth era, what is and isn't a no hitter, and why Tony La Russa sucks. 

May 22, 202101:57:60
Draft Redux

Draft Redux

Al Brown and Tommy Brogan recap the NFL Draft; Angry Al makes an appearance.

May 07, 202101:02:12
2021 NFL Draft Preview

2021 NFL Draft Preview

Just in time for Round 1, Al Brown and Tommy Brogan preview the NFL Draft. Strap in......it's a lengthy one.

Apr 29, 202101:24:01
Hoopin' Around

Hoopin' Around

Kamil and Al Brown discuss the homestretch of the NBA, including an early championship pick, Jokic and Curry going off, and the state of the Celtics.

Apr 21, 202154:49
The Last 11 Days

The Last 11 Days

A lot has happened since our last jam, and Al Brown and Matt Fox are here to break it all down; MLB Opening Week, The Masters, March Madness' conclusion, and more.

Apr 14, 202101:13:35
The MLB Opening Week Companion

The MLB Opening Week Companion

A continuation of our MLB Preview is hosted by Tommy Brogan; Kamil McMullen, Peter Longo, and Matthew Fox are along for the ride. Kamil only cares about the Phillies. The other guys make official picks and swoon over the Dodgers, while Fox betrays his family with his World Series pick.

Apr 03, 202101:37:15
March Madness Madness

March Madness Madness

Al Brown and Ben Pearlman preview the field of 68 vying for the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.

Mar 17, 202144:52
(Lack of) Celtic Pride

(Lack of) Celtic Pride

Alex Brown joins Kamil to discuss the travesty that is the 2020/21 Boston Celtics. Later, they lightly preview their new (untitled) podcast project about Homicide: Life on the Street.

Mar 01, 202157:27
2021 MLB Preview

2021 MLB Preview

Matt Fox and debuting Peter Longo prepare you for the upcoming MLB season, with award/divisional/World Series predictions, deal discussion, and Tatis talk.

Feb 23, 202101:26:21
All Star Shakedown

All Star Shakedown

Al Brown and Andrew Coleman predict All-Star selections and shoot the breeze about hoops in general in our annual NBA almost-midseason catch-up.

Feb 16, 202101:13:36
BONUS: NTG Vs. The Internet 3 - The True G.O.A.T.

BONUS: NTG Vs. The Internet 3 - The True G.O.A.T.

Somebody in the NTG family found a list of athlete GOATs for the public's amusement and dissection and dropped it in the group chat, leading to one of the longest and most debated questions in the pod's history: Who is The Greatest Greatest of All Time? Tommy Brogan and Alex Brown join Kamil to break down the mental anguish, the long lists of accomplishments, and the most ridiculous write-in inclusions. At the end, the dust clears, the questions are over, and Not That Great's G.O.A.T. of G.O.A.T.S is revealed. 

Feb 13, 202101:14:17
The More Things Change

The More Things Change

After Logan Nieder stops babbling about avocados, he, Alex Brown, and Ben Pearlman break down a lackluster (depending on who you ask) Super Bowl LV.

Feb 09, 202151:46
The Questions

The Questions

On the SEASON FOUR PREMIERE of Not That Great, Kamil and Al Brown break down a sizable mailbag of questions, and are joined midway by Matt Fox. Stafford/Goff is dissected. An NBA roundup is presented. Super Bowl picks are painstakingly made. Dustin Pedroia retired while recording was taking place (about 2 years too late). MLB Hall of Fame and steroid era are also discussed, and the guys wax poetic about favorite childhood (and not so childhood) sports experiences.

Feb 02, 202101:22:11
Brown's Bubble Babble

Brown's Bubble Babble

Alex Brown runs an NBA update solo, talkin Celtics, level of competition, and Jonathan Isaac's stand.

Aug 08, 202029:39
Back From The Dead

Back From The Dead

The umpteenth return of NTG sees Kamil and Al Brown hashing out next week's return of the NBA, emanating from Bubbleworld in Florida.

Jul 23, 202001:01:06
Don't Ever Talk Trash to Black Jesus (w/Al Brown + Logan Nieder)

Don't Ever Talk Trash to Black Jesus (w/Al Brown + Logan Nieder)

Al, Logan, and Kamil wrap up the final episodes of The Last Dance, and also look forward to upcoming ESPN docs.

May 20, 202001:10:54
...Or The Highway

...Or The Highway

Al Brown and Logan Nieder break down episodes 7 + 8 of The Last Dance, which focus on MJ's first retirement, his baseball stint, and eventual return.
May 12, 202001:03:15
Under Pressure (w/Alex Brown)

Under Pressure (w/Alex Brown)

Kamil and Alex unpack episodes 5 + 6 of ESPN's "The Last Dance" with some help from Matt Fox and Logan Nieder. 

May 04, 202001:10:15
48 Hours?

48 Hours?

Al Brown and Logan Nieder continue NTG's "The Last Dance" recaps with Episodes 3 + 4, of which the primary focus is Dennis Rodman.

Apr 29, 202041:53
NTG vs. The Internet 2 - MCU Characters

NTG vs. The Internet 2 - MCU Characters

Tommy Brogan and Brian Goodwin deconstruct a 32-character Marvel Cinematic Universe Bracket. It gets difficult at times.

Apr 24, 202001:03:50
His Airness (w/Alex Brown)

His Airness (w/Alex Brown)

Alex Brown and Kamil review episodes 1 + 2 of the much-anticipated Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance".

Apr 20, 202046:15
NTG vs. The Internet - Parks + Rec (w/Tommy Brogan)

NTG vs. The Internet - Parks + Rec (w/Tommy Brogan)

After an obligatory mention of these being uncertain times, Kamil and Tommy deconstruct a 64-character Parks + Recreation bracket they found on the internet. Logan makes an appearance to break a difficult tie. We'll fix the audio problems on the next one, we promise.
Apr 17, 202001:35:42
Is The XFL For You? (w/Tommy Brogan)

Is The XFL For You? (w/Tommy Brogan)

Tommy Brogan and Kamil watched some XFL Football over their inaugural weekend to help you decide whether or not the upstart league is something you should invest your time in. What stood out? What was missing? How bad are the Tampa Bay Vipers? Also; a lightning quick Oscars recap.
Feb 10, 202044:19
2 for 1 (feat. Alex Brown)

2 for 1 (feat. Alex Brown)

Alex Brown attempts a pod-coup in back to back solo efforts (because the rest of us can't get our shit together). First, he recaps the career of the late Kobe Bryant. Second, he analyzes Super Bowl LIV.

Feb 04, 202039:09
F*ck That Guy (w/Matt Fox)

F*ck That Guy (w/Matt Fox)

Matt Fox joins the show to discuss all the MLB things we ignored last week: Astros and Sox, who else may get caught up, and who may be left out permanently. We also talk MLB Free Agency, and try to rationalize how one guy could think that Derek Jeter is NOT a first ballot Hall-of-Famer. Also: Kamil's robotic mic makes another appearance.......its final one.
Jan 27, 202048:04
The Kitchen Sink (w/Alex Brown)

The Kitchen Sink (w/Alex Brown)

In the Season 3 premiere, Alex Brown joins Kamil for a mother-effing boatload of topics including the Super Bowl, Tom Brady, NBA All-Star fan voting, Alex being right about his NBA man crushes, Alex having been VERY wrong about a particular man crush he said would be BETTER THAN LEBRON JAMES (its so bad, guys) and literally everything else. Somehow we missed the MLB. Also: The first EVER live in-studio guest in Not That Great history joins Kamil for the intro segment.
Jan 20, 202001:31:57
The Good, The Browns, and the Ugly (w/Logan Nieder)

The Good, The Browns, and the Ugly (w/Logan Nieder)

Not That Great returns yet again from an extended hiatus for an extended outing (almost 2 hours!), with Kamil and Logan hashing out the first real NFL action of the season. Topics include the pressure on the Browns, the swan dive of the Dolphins, the continued excellence of the Patriots, and a deep dive on the Raiders and Antonio Brown coming to New England. We also get DOUBLE BREAKING NEWS during recording, and Kamil's microphone is temporarily overtaken by alien robots.

Sep 09, 201901:53:24
NTG 2019 NFL Preview: The 2-Deep AFC

NTG 2019 NFL Preview: The 2-Deep AFC

The top of the AFC...solid. The middle and low....murkier. Kamil McMullen makes his grand return, joined by Logan Nieder, to discuss the AFC and alllllllll two of it's good teams, and the rest of it's very, very so-so teams. Also, Kamil's microphone sucks in the middle, but he doesn't edit it out.

Jul 23, 201901:02:46
Makin' Moves

Makin' Moves

Alex Brown and Logan Nieder review and discuss the wild, wild, wild NBA free agency period this far.
Jul 16, 201901:09:31
Pearlman and The Fox Do America

Pearlman and The Fox Do America

It's July 4th week, so on July 3rd, Matt Fox and Ben Pearlman recorded this episode we are releasing on July 5th. They cover MLB all star snubs and the halfway point of the season, the US Women's National Team sippin' tea, and also, Ben is from Indiana. 

Jul 05, 201939:09
NBA Finals Thunderdome

NBA Finals Thunderdome

Not That Great pulls the goalie and puts everybody on the ice to break down Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals. Alex Brown drives the train; Kamil McMullen, Andrew Coleman, and a debuting "Hot Wheels" Logan Nieder join him to discuss Steph's postgame attitude, the most important players going forward, and whether or not Toronto could actually take this thing.

Jun 04, 201953:52
Things That Take FOREVER For 200 (w/Alex Brown and Andrew Coleman)

Things That Take FOREVER For 200 (w/Alex Brown and Andrew Coleman)

Desperately trying to become a monthly podcast (apparently), NTG returns with a lengthy entry in the canon. First, Kamil and Alex Brown FINALLY cover the NTG Field Trip to Wrestlemania (which may still be going on), and all that that entailed. Then, Alex takes the wheel with newcomer Andrew Coleman to discuss the 2019 NBA Playoffs (which will continue until June 2037).

Apr 19, 201901:18:13
Matt and Ben's Excellent Adventure

Matt and Ben's Excellent Adventure

Kamil takes the week off and leaves the pod in the very capable hands of Ben Pearlman and rookie sensation Matt Fox for a quickie dive into multiple topics, beginning with the randomly early start of Major League Baseball. Also: they talk March Madness, Ben reluctantly gives gambling tips, and Matt's dog makes a guest appearance.

Mar 21, 201924:38
2019 MLB Preview (w/Matt Fox)

2019 MLB Preview (w/Matt Fox)

The ranks continue to grow here at NTG, as our debuting MLB analyst Matt Fox joins Kamil to talk about all things baseball, including the glut of free agents that persists, up and coming young guns, and some teams that may surprise you.

Mar 13, 201901:10:00
The Kyrie Conundrum (w/Alex Brown)

The Kyrie Conundrum (w/Alex Brown)

NBA expert Alex Brown goes full nuclear on Kyrie and his effect on the Celtics. He also helps Kamil break down who will get the final NBA playoff spots, and the Lakers spiral.

Feb 27, 201949:14
Super Bowl Preview

Super Bowl Preview

For the first time, Kamil is absent, leaving Brian Goodwin and Ben Pearlman to quickly man the pod. Super Bowl picks and the Kristaps trade are discussed. Also, Ben tries to alienate a couple of fan bases.

Feb 01, 201926:34
NBA, Halfway (w/Alex Brown)

NBA, Halfway (w/Alex Brown)

Al Brown and Kamil dissect the NBA as we approach All-Star Weekend and the trade deadline. Topics include a quick mock draft of the starters, what's going on with Gordon Hayward, is Harden ruining the game for everyone else, who's contracts are most laughable, and who might move on deadline day. Alex also rants, which is kinda his baseline. 

Jan 28, 201901:06:04
On To Atlanta (w/Brian Goodwin)

On To Atlanta (w/Brian Goodwin)

NTG OG Brian Goodwin is back to talk a bonkers, lengthy, and absolutely fantastic Championship Sunday, the potential reform of NFL overtime, the Saints getting their hearts broken two years in a row, and the possibility of penalty replay. Later, as they tend to do, they gravitate to the WWE with a rapid Royal Rumble preview. Also: a friendly wager, and #DesiAaron makes some background noise.

Jan 22, 201901:18:02
Playoffs?? (w/Alex Brown)

Playoffs?? (w/Alex Brown)

Alex Brown joins Kamil on the Season 2 premiere. They pick every Wild Card weekend game, trash talk coaches, and praise players. Later, they dive into a deep mailbag, and Alex goes H.A.M. on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

Jan 02, 201901:15:04