The Issue

Thursday, April 25th 2024. Luke and Tim get the episode kicked off like normal with a rant from Tim. This time on Caitlin Clark and the state of the WNBA. Stating that the other women in the WNBA should stop looking down on Caitlin Clark for having a shoe deal. Instead, be respectful because she is saving the sport. The first segment is wrapped up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started off with the "Favorite 5". Luke and Tim go through the 5 teams in the NFL that they believe has a chance to compete for and win a Super Bowl this season. The second segment is also the home to a discussion on the current state of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins have disappointed yet again with another year of missing the playoffs. What needs to change in Pittsburgh? Should Sullivan be fired? The show comes to a close with a new segment called "Last Call". This week Luke and Tim go over their top 5 moments to have a beer.

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Thursday, April 18th 2024. Luke and Tim are back from their 3 month break with a new episode of The Issue. Jumping right back into things, the show is started off like normal with one of Tim's rants. This time on who to draft quarterback wise in the upcoming NFL Draft. There is a ton of talent at the top of the draft, but who will go first. The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is opened up with NFL offseason grades. Luke and Tim pick 8 teams to dive into and give their grade for the offseason so far. The second segment is finished up with a discussion on the Pittsburgh Steelers. A team that has possibly made the most significant moves this offseason. What does Russell Wilson coming to Pittsburgh mean for the Steelers and the NFL in general?

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Thursday, February 1st 2024. Luke and Tim get the show started off with another one of Tim's Rants. This time Tim reviews all of the action from the AFC and the NFC Championship games. The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started off with the 5 biggest playoff disappointments from the season. Whether its players, coaches or whole teams The Issue narrows down the biggest under performers. The end of the show is home to the new segment "Hot Takes." Luke and Tim each give 2 hot takes going into the offseason that we will see play out next year!

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Thursday, January 25th 2024. Luke and Tim get the show started off with another one of Tim's rants. This week the subject is the divisional round recap. Tim goes over the biggest moments from the week and the main takeaways from the last round of playoff football. The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is all dedicated to the Conference Championship. Breaking both of the games down all the way to the most minute details. Giving predicted scores and lines to watch for each one of the games. The third segment is started off with the news. Tim brings the three biggest stories in sports to discuss. The show is capped off with a list of the top 10 prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft. Who goes first? And who has the most amount of talent on the draft board?

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Thursday, January 18th 2024. Luke and Tim get the show started off like normal with a rant from Tim. This time on Mike Tomlin, Mike McCarthy, and Nick Sirianni. The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong in the previous week. The second segment is home to the Divisional Round Predictions. Going over each one of the matchups and giving predicted winners and losers. The second segment is closed out with the Game of the Week. The Chiefs and the Bills have the most captivating matchup of the week. Mahomes goes on the road in the playoffs for the first time in his career. The show is finished in the third segment. Headed by the news and going over the biggest stories in College Football. The show is closed with a discussion on NFL coaches and what we can expect with all of the job openings.

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Thursday, January 11th 2024. Luke and Tim get the episode started off like normal with one of Tim's rants. This time on Justin Fields and his inability to win football games. His lack of talent poses a big problem for the Chicago Bears. The first segment is wrapped up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started up with ranking the 14 playoff teams. Who is the best and has the best chance of winning the Super Bowl? The second segment comes to a close with our Super Wild Card Weekend Predictions. Going over every game for this week and giving you the predicted winner and some other important things to keep your eye on during the weekend of football. The third segment is started off with the news. Going through the three biggest stories in sports to give you a full circle view on the sports world. The show is concluded with another edition of the Game of the Week. This time the Rams and the Lions get the slot. This is a game that should be just as exciting as the story line. Matt Stafford returning home to Ford field to play the Lions should be the most captivating matchup of the week!

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Thursday, January 4th 2024. Luke and Tim bring in the new year with another episode of The Issue. Started off just like normal with one of Tim's rants. This time Tim dives into two different topics. The first one being the Detroit Lions and the horrific call that ended up losing them the game. The second rant is on Justin Fields and the Bears. Should the Bears look to move on and draft a new quarterback? The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment gets started with week 18 predictions. The last installment of weekly predictions for this NFL season. The segment is capped off with Bets on a Budget for week 18. The 5 best bets in all of the NFL for this week, go check out the full list of picks over on the Sobet app! The show is finished in the third segment where Luke an Tim bring you their top 10 quarterbacks list. Going through the league and deciding which quarterbacks that they would want to start for their team. The show is all finished with the Game of the Week, this time the Bills and the Dolphins get the slot. The winner wins the division, and the matchup is beginning to look like one of the best of the year!

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Thursday, December 28th 2023. Luke and Tim get another episode kicked off like normal with Tim's rant. This time talking about Brock Purdy and how he clearly is not the MVP of the league! The first segment is wrapped up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started with predictions, going over every pick for every game in the upcoming week 17 slate. Bets on a Budget closes out the second segment, giving you the 5 best lines of the week in the NFL! The show is finished in the third segment, which is home to The Issues Power Rankings for the NFL going into week 17! Then getting into the Game of the Week to finish the show. This time the Ravens and the Dolphins get the slot as the rest of the league gets ready to watch them battle it out this week.

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Thursday, December 21st 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off like normal with one of Tim’s rants. This week, he talks about the big takeaways from Dallas and Buffalo. Tim makes a bold prediction and says that he likes Buffalo to win the AFC! The first segment is closed out with Hits and Misses where the show goes over their previous takes and finds where they were right and wrong. The second segment is kicked off with the week 16 predictions in the NFL. Going through all of the action to come for week 16 The Issue gives you every pick for every game! Lines to watch, players to start and sit for fantasy, and the inside look for picking games this week. The second segment is finished up with Bets on a Budget, presented by Sobet. The Issue goes over the 5 best lines of the week in the NFL this week. Go check out the picks and more on the Sobet app. The third segment is started of with news going over the biggest stories from the sports world. The show is closed with the Game of the Week. This week it is the Ravens and the 49ers who get the coveted spot. The Issue gives you the full break down on what we can expect from this game on Christmas Day.

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Thursday, December 14th 2023. Luke and Tim are back with another episode of The Issue. Started off like normal with one of Tim's rants. This time, on the Steelers and Mike Tomlin. After years of being unsatisfied are the Steelers ready to move on from their Hall of Fame coach? The first segment is wrapped up with another edition of Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on their previous takes. The second segment gets started off with week 15 predictions. Going over every pick for every game, and what you can expect for this week of NFL action. Bets on a Budget also calls the second segment home, as The Issue goes over the 5 best bets of the week. Bringing you the best lines where you should be able to make some money this week in the world of sports betting. The third segment gets started off with the news and covers stories in the NCAA, MLB, and NHL. The show is finished with the Game of the Week segment. The Cowboys and the Bills get the slot for this week. A very interesting matchups between two teams that seem to be catching their stride. Who will find themselves in the 'W' column this week?

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Thursday, December 7th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off like normal with another one of Tim's rants. The rant starts with a discussion on the College Football Playoffs and the Committee's picks of the top 4 teams. Did they get it right? Tim then rants on Brock Purdy and the current MVP discussion. Purdy does not deserve the MVP title, and he is proving to be more human than super hero. The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is kicked off with The Issue's week 14 predictions. Going over every pick for every game and giving some interesting betting lines along the way. The second segment is closed out with Bets on a Budget. Here, The Issue brings you the 5 best betting lines of the week in the NFL. Go check out these bets wherever you place your bets! The show is finished up in the third segment. It is started with another edition of sports news. This time there are two stories on college football, and an MLB story to finish up the news. The show is concluded with another edition of the Game of the Week. This time the Bills and the Chiefs get the coveted slot. Luke and Tim are split on the outcome of this game. Who are your riding with, Mahomes and the Chiefs or Allen and the Bills?

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Thursday, November 30th 2023. Luke and Tim get the episode kicked off like normal with another one of Tim's rants. This time talking about the coaching issues around the NFL. Pointing right at the Carolina Panthers and their recent firing of Frank Reich. The first segment is concluded with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment of the show is started off with the top 10 teams in the NFL. The Issues power rankings show who the top teams are and who is going to fight for a playoff spot. The second segment is also home to the weekly predictions! Week 13 NFL Predictions cover every pick for every game. Luke and Tim also give some lines to watch and players to consider starting in fantasy. The third segment of the show is started off with Bets on a Budget, presented by Sobet! Bringing you the 5 best lines of the week and a great opportunity to make some money this week. The show is closed with the Game of the Week. This time the Eagles and the 49ers get the slot. A huge NFC matchup and a possible preview of the NFC Championship game.

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Thursday, November 23rd 2023. Luke and Tim are back on Thanksgiving for another episode of The Issue. Starting out as always with a rant from Tim. This time, on Brandon Staley and the Chargers as well as Kenny Pickett and the Steelers. The first segment is finished up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment starts off with week 12 predictions. Going over every pick for every game giving you the most accurate information going into this week of football. The segment is closed out with Bets on a Budget presented by Sobet! The 5 best lines of the week, and some spots that you can make money in week 12 of the NFL! The show is finished in the third segment. Started off with the news, giving you the best stories from around the sports world. Followed by the Game of the Week to finish up the show. This week the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers get the slot. With a lot on the line for LA, the Ravens look to play spoiler and boot them from playoff contention.

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Thursday, November 16th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show kicked off just like normal with another one of Tim's rants. This week, Tim talks about the teams that are not doing well and the reasons behind it. On the flip side, Kyler looked fantastic in his first showing of the season. The first segment is finished up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment starts off with predictions for week 11 of the NFL. The Issue gives you every pick for every game, giving lines to watch and players to keep an eye on for the upcoming week. Next in the show, Bets on a Budget comes down the line. Bringing you the 5 best bets of the week and some sure locks to help win you some money this week. Go check out Sobet to get the best insider information and a great community betting experience. The third segment of the show starts off with a discussion on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Luke and Tim are joined by a friend of the show, Mike Nicastro. Mike talks Steelers and all things Pittsburgh football! The show is closed out with the Game of the Week segment, this time the Eagles and Chiefs get the slot! Who comes out on top after this battle of top teams in the league?

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Thursday, November 9th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started up with another one of Tim's rants. This time on Kenny Pickett and the Steelers. Should the Steelers look to move on after a horrific start to Kenny's career? The first segment is wrapped up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment of the show is started up with week 10 predictions of the NFL. Giving you all the picks for every game of the week. Some betting lines and players to watch are also discussed. When wrapping up the second segment, Luke and Tim get into Bets on a Budget. The Issue gives you the 5 best bets of the week for your money and some great insight on who to bet for week 10. All bets are sponsored and powered by SoBet! The third segment is started off with the news, brining you the best story lines from the NFL. The show is concluded like normal with the Game of the Week in the NFL. This week the slot goes to the San Francisco 49ers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Set to do battle this week, who comes out on top?

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Thursday, November 2nd 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off with a rant on Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos. After a big win over the Kansas City Chiefs, are the Broncos in good hands with Wilson? The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on their previous takes. The second segment is started with the NFL Power Rankings after week 8 of the regular season. The second segment comes to a close with all the predictions and picks for week 9 of NFL action! The final segment of the show gets kicked off with Bets on a Budget. The 5 best lines of the week for the value that The Issue could find. The show is then concluded with the Game of the Week, this time the Eagles and Cowboys get the coveted slot. In a huge divisional matchup, who comes out on top?

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Thursday, October 26th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off with another one of Tim's Rants. This time, discussing Justin Fields and the Bears along with Daniel Jones and the Giants. Both of their backups have looked great, and are beginning to prove that they can possibly play better than both Daniel and Justin. The first segment is wrapped up with Hits and Misses to go over where the show was right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is opened up with the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL. Some shocks on the list as some guys have played their way pretty high up the rankings in the early season. The segment is finished with week 8 predictions. Giving you every pick for every game in the upcoming week of the NFL. The third segment begins with Bets on a Budget for week 8 of the NFL. Giving you the 5 best lines in the NFL for the value of your money! The show is concluded with the Game of the Week segment. This time, the Bengals and the 49ers get the honors as they are set for an all out brawl this week!

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Thursday, October 19th 2023. Luke and Tim are back with another episode. Getting things kicked off like normal with a rant from Tim on the San Francisco 49ers. After an upsetting loss to the Browns, will they be able to bounce back? The first segment is closed up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started up with week 7 NFL predictions. Going over every pick for every game in week 7 of the NFL. Luke and Tim each give their picks and explain how they see the week going. The second segment is then finished up with Bets on a Budget for week 7. The Issue finds the 5 best bets in the NFL for your money! Go check out these lines wherever you place your bets! The third segment is started with the News, going over the biggest stories from the sports world. The third segment and the episode is finished up with the Game of the Week. This time the Dolphins and Eagles earn the Game of the Week slot! It will be a fantastic matchup and will be very interesting to see which one of these powerhouses comes out on top!

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Thursday, October 12th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off with another one of Tim's rants, this time on Dallas and Dak's struggles. The first segment is finished off with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on their previous takes. The second segment is full of predictions. Going over every game and previewing each match up. Luke and Tim both give their picks for the week. The second segment goes into Bets on a Budget where they give the 5 best lines of the week for the NFL. The third segment gets kicked off with the news. This week, The Issue has stories from both the NFL and College Football. To cap off the show, Luke and Tim bring you the game of the week in the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals get all of the attention this week. They are set to do battle and it should be interesting from the first kick off.

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Thursday, October 5th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off with another one of Tim's Rants. This time on the Dolphins and Tua. Is Tua the guy in Miami, and can the Dolphins rely on him to win a Super Bowl. He might be decent, but Tim doesnt believe he has what it takes to beat good teams. The first segment is closed out with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is kicked off with predictions for week 5. Going through each game and giving you Luke and Tims picks for each matchup this week. The segment is concluded with Bets on a Budget for week 5. Here, Luke and Tim give the 5 best bets of the week in the NFL. After a 4-1 week last week, The Issue hopes to build on that lead with the momentum they currently have. The third segment is started up with the power rankings after week 4 of the NFL season. Bringing you the top 10 teams in the league right now. The show is finished with The Issue's Game of the Week. This time the Cowboys and the 49ers get the honor.

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Thursday, September 28th 2023. Luke and Tim get the episode started off with another one of Tim's rants. This time on the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott's recent struggles. With a tough start to the season, can the Cowboys get it turned around? The first segment comes to a close with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is kicked off with predictions for week 4 of the NFL. Going through all of the games and giving picks for every game. The second segment finishes up with Bets on a Budget, where The Issue gives you the 5 best bets of the week for your money. Go check out the lines on your favorite betting app! The third segment is started with the news. Covering the biggest and most hard hitting stories from the sports world. The show comes to a close with the Game of the Week. This week the Dolphins and the Bills grab the coveted spot, and these two divisional rivals are set to have the best game in all of week 4!

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Thursday, September 21st 2023. Luke and Tim get the show kicked off like normal with a rant from Tim. Once again, Justin Fields finds himself in the middle of the fire as Tim points to why he should not be an NFL quarterback. After a horrific showing from the Bears and Fields, should Chicago consider moving off of Justin Fields? The first segment is wrapped up with another edition of Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment of the show is home to predictions. Going over every game that is coming up in week 3 of the NFL. Luke and Tim give you their picks for each game and also give a heads up on a couple betting lines to watch. The second segment is closed with week 3 Bets on a Budget. Bringing you the 5 best bets of the week for your money in the NFL. The show is finished up in the third segment. Starting with another installment of the news. This week covering stories in the NFL and College Football! The show is finished with the 3rd edition of the Game of the Week! This time, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers get the slot along with Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. Who comes out on top when both teams have so much to lose?

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Thursday, September 14th 2023. Luke and Tim are back in studio for another episode of The Issue. Kicking things off like normal with Tim's rant, this time on the New York Giants. After and shameful loss on Sunday Night Football, can the Giants bounce back? The first segment is finished up with another edition of Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment of the show is all about week 2 of the NFL! Getting it started with predictions for week 2 and going through each and every game giving picks and interesting story lines. The second segment is finished with Bets on a Budget for week 2. Going through the 5 best bets for your money in the NFL! The third segment is started with sports news, this time The Issue brings the biggest stories from the NFL and College Football! The show is concluded at the end of the third segment with another round of "Game of the Week!" This time, the Chiefs and the Jaguars are the teams of focus as NFL fans everywhere get ready to watch Mahomes and Lawrence do battle on Sunday!

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Thursday, September 7th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off with another one of Tim's rants. This time on Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears. Justin has a ton of pressure on him to perform as he is only 5-20 through his 25 NFL starts. The first segment of the show is finished up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started off with Week 1 predictions for the NFL. Going through and looking into what we can expect to see this week in the NFL. To close out the second segment The Issue gives you their Bets on a Budget! Going through the 5 best bets of the week in the NFL and showing you where to put your money. The third segment is kicked off with the News. Delivering the biggest stories in the sports world. The show comes to a close with a preview of the Game of the Week in the NFL. This time the Steelers and 49ers! Who has the best roster and who will be able to compete in week 1!

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Thursday, August 31st 2023. Luke and Tim get the show kicked off with a rant from Tim on the difference between college football and the NFL. Hits and Misses rounds out the first segment where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment hosts the divisional revisions. Luke and Tim go back through their predictions and revise their takes. Mike Nicastro joins the show to finish the second segment! The show is wrapped up with the playoff picture prediction from The Issue. They also give the predicted Super Bowl winner as we gear up for regular season football!

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Thursday, August 24th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show kicked off like usual with a rant from Tim on the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a pretty impressive first two preseason games, this team seems like it could have the pieces to be a dark horse team out of the AFC. The first segment is wrapped up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is home to the last divisional prediction of the year! Finishing things out with the AFC East. Giving you the predicted record and projected finishing spot in the division. The second segment is wrapped up with the AFC East Superlatives where Luke and Tim hand out awards like MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Breakout Player, and Coach of the year in the AFC East division! The third segment is kicked off with the news. Diving into the biggest stories in the sports world and bringing you the most hard hitting and important news clips. The show comes to a close with a discussion on Baker Mayfield in Tampa bay. What can we expect from Baker in his new home as he was just named the starter?

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Thursday, August 17th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off like normal with another one of Tim's Rants. This week Tim talks about the New York Jets and the struggles that they could face this season. Even with a quarterback like Aaron Rodgers, there are still looming issues surrounding this roster. The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is home to the NFC East divisional predictions. Going through each team in the division and giving predicted records and projections on how they will finish. The second segment is wrapped up with the NFC East superlatives, where Luke and Tim hand out awards like MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Breakout Player, and Coach of the division. The third segment is kicked off with the news, going over the biggest stories in the sports world. The show is closed with a discussion on Justin Herbert and his new contract. After earning an extension, what does this mean for Justin and the Los Angeles Chargers as a whole?

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Thursday, August 10th 2023. Luke and Tim start the show as usual with Tim's Rant. This week, Tim talks about the worst teams in the NFL and who we can expect to get the first crack at this loaded quarterback draft class. The first segment comes to a close with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is home to divisional predictions! Now moving onto the AFC South, who can we expect to walk away on top? The second segment is rounded out with the AFC South superlatives. Giving you the predicted MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Breakout Player, and Coach of the division! The third segment is kicked off with the news to bring the biggest stories in the sports world. The show is finished off with a discussion on College Football and the realignments that are taking place within the conferences. How will the college landscape be changed with all of the movement of teams.

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Thursday, August 3rd 2023. Luke and Tim start off the show with another one of Tim's rants. This time on Justin Fields and the most recent NFL Top 100 list. Justin Fields appeared way too high on the list and Tim took notice. The first segment comes to a close with another edition of Hits & Misses to go over where the show was right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is home to the divisional predictions. This week, going over the NFC South. Predicting records, standings, and big games for every team in the division. The second segment also hosts the NFC South superlatives. The Issue hands out awards like MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Breakout, and Coach of the division. The show is finished up in the third segment, but to get things kicked off Luke and Tim jump right into the news. The show is capped off with a discussion on Trey Lance and the current 49ers QB situation and what we can expect from San Francisco this season, and begs the question: what do you do with Trey Lance?

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Thursday, July 27th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show kicked off with another one of Tim's rants. This time on first round quarterbacks and how the vast majority of them turn out to be busts. The first segment is finished up with hits and misses to go over where the show was right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment starts with the AFC North divisional predictions. Predicting all of the records and big moves from the division. This is then followed by the superlatives where Luke and Tim lay out the expected MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Breakout Player, and Coach of the division. The show is capped off in the third segment, starting with another edition of sports news. All of the biggest and most pressing stories in sports are brought to you. The show is finished up with a discussion on Saquon Barkley and his new contract that he just signed.

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Thursday, July 20th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show kicked off with another one of Tim's rants. This time talking about the quarterbacks in the NFL and how many of them will not be remembered as great. With so much talent there will end up being a few really good quarterbacks that will never win a Super Bowl. The first segment is finished with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is home to the NFC North divisional predictions. Going over all of the teams and their schedule and bringing you predicted wins and loses. The second segment is also where The Issue dives into the best players in the NFC North. Giving the predicted MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Breakout Player, and Coach of the division. The third segment is started off with the news. Luke and Tim break down the most pressing stories from the sports world. The show is finished at the end of the third segment following a discussion on the current running back situation. With some really good players left to get franchise tagged, it has sparked outrage across the NFL. Luke and Tim tell you what this could mean and break it all down to better understand the frustration.

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Thursday, July 13th 2023. Luke and Tim get the episode started with another one of Tim's rants. This week, on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. With a new guy at the helm and the loss of a future Hall of Fame quarterback, Tim lets Green Bay fans know what they can expect this season. The first segment is finished up with another edition of Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment of the show is kicked off with the AFC West divisional predictions. The second week of divisional predictions takes us to the AFC West where Luke and Tim predict the records week by week of every team in the division. The end of the second segment is home to the divisional superlatives where The Issue gives you the projected MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Breakout Player, and Coach of the division. The show is wrapped up in the third segment. Starting with the news where Luke and Tim bring you the biggest stories from the sports world this week. The very end of the show is where Luke and Tim discuss the top NFL teams who will not make the playoffs this season. In a talented AFC we could see 3-4 uber talented teams fall out and not be a part of the NFL playoffs this season. Who could that be?

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Thursday, July 6th 2023. Luke and Tim kick off the 193rd episode with another rant from Tim this time on the New England Patriots. It is no secret that New England has struggled since Tom Brady left. This is due to a severe lack of talent at key positions on the offense. The first segment is finished up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is home to the first round of divisional predictions! This time going over the NFC West and predicting the entire season for all 4 teams. The second part of the segment is home to the superlatives of the NFC West. Luke and Tim hand out yearly awards like; MVP, OPOY, DPOY, Breakout Player, and Coach of the division. The third segment is kicked off with another edition of sports news where The Issue breaks down the biggest stories from the sports world. The show is finished up with a discussion on Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears. Giving insight into what we could see come out of the NFC North and the "Windy City" this season!

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Thursday, June 22nd 2023. Luke and Tim open up this episode with another one of Tim's rants. This time, diving into the situation in Buffalo with the Bills and how they will look now two years removed from Daboll. Will the drama with Stefon Diggs end up sinking the ship? The first segment comes to a close with another edition of Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is kicked off with Up, Down, Sideways. Here, The Issue goes over 7 different NFL teams and decides which direction they are trending. Taking everything from the offseason and schedule release into account, Luke and Tim give you the most accurate trend for these NFL franchises. The the second segment is finished with another round of sports news, going around the sports world and gathering the biggest and most pressing stories. The show is finished in the third segment with a discussion on the College World Series and all of the action that we have seen from college baseball in Omaha.

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Thursday, June 15th 2023. Luke and Tim kick off the 190th episode with a rant from Tim on the Denver Nuggets. After a great NBA Finals the Nuggets beat the Heat in 5 games. This has sparked many to ask if Denver will have the next dynasty, Tim lays those thoughts to rest. The first segment is closed out with another edition of hits and misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started with some review and predictions for the College World Series. Going through the 8 teams remaining and also giving their pick for who they believe will win it all! The second segment is ended with the sports news. This time covering Deion Sanders and Pat Narduzzi drama, Amanda Nunes retiring from the UFC, and deGrom being out for extended time with elbow surgery. The third segment is home to a discussion on the New York Giants. After overpaying Daniel Jones and Dexter Lawrence, the Giants are in a sticky situation where they may not be able to afford very important pieces like Saquon Barkley!

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Thursday, June 8th 2023. Luke and Tim have a loaded episode of The Issue. This week Tim kicks things off with a rant on Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. After news broke that the Eagles were interested in free agent Russell Wilson last offseason it has led us to ask the "what if" question. Tim describes how things could be different if Wilson was the starter for the Eagles. The first segment is finished up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is led off with NFL rookie comparisons. Going through some of the biggest draft picks from the 2023 NFL Draft, Luke and Tim give some comparisons to what these rookies career's will look like. The second segment comes to a close with another edition of the news, going over the biggest and most pressing stories from the sports world. The third segment is where you will find the top 10 coaching staffs in the NFL. After ranking various position groups over the last few weeks, The Issue has now landed on ranking the top 10 coaching staffs. This includes Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and Defensive Coordinator. The third segment along with the show is closed up with a discussion on Mac Jones and what we can expect from New England this coming season. He has underwhelmed, but with some changes at some key coaching spots could we see Mac take a step forward?

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Thursday, June 1st 2023. Luke and Tim are back with another episode of The Issue. Tim gets things kicked off with a rant on the Arizona Cardinals. Discussing the way that they have been trending down and what to expect from this team moving forward. What to do with Kyler, and if they should go draft another quarterback next year. The first segment is closed up with another edition of Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment gets started up with a list of the top 10 defenses in the NFL. Everyone knows how important defense is, and how much they can contribute to winning. The Issue gives you the 10 best to look out for this season. The second segment is finished up with an installment of the news. Luke and Tim go through the most pressing and interesting stories in the sports world of the week. The show is finished up in the third segment, and it is sparked with a discussion on the LA Rams. A team that has been on the downward slide ever since their Super Bowl win over the Bengals. Tim offers up some insight into what we could see from this team in the 2023-24 NFL season. The show is ended with a discussion on the Pittsburgh Pirates. They started hot and had very inflated expectations. They have since returned to their normal Pirate ways, and Luke has some strong opinions on the rest of their season and a possible playoff bid.

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Thursday, May 25th 2023. Luke and Tim are back for another edition of The Issue. The show is kicked off with Tims rant, this time on the Las Vegas Raiders. He talks about how they may be screwed this season, as they do not have many things to hang their hat on in a very tough division. The first segment is closed up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second and final segment of the show is started up with the top 10 weapon rooms in the NFL. Going through the 10 best teams who have the most elite weapons going into the 2023 season. Finishing off the show is the news. Luke and Tim go over 4 of the biggest stories in sports of the week.

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Thursday, May 18th 2023. Luke and Tim begin the show with another one of Tim's rants. This time ranting on the Steelers, and discussing what we can expect to see from Pittsburgh this season. Going over some of their schedule, free agent signings, and draft picks. Tim gives the full picture on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The first segment comes to a close like normal with another edition of Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second and final segment is kicked off with the NFC off season draft grades. This week, The Issue dives deep into the NFC and examines every single teams off season and draft and gives a grade for each organization. The show is finished with another installment of the news. This week going over stories from the MLB, NFL, NCAA, and the UFC!

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Thursday, May 11th 2023. Luke and Tim are back in the studio for another episode of The Issue. The first segment is kicked off with a rant from Tim on the NFL schedule release and how it is so important to a teams success. The timing of the games absolutley matters and it is something to take into account for sure. The first segment is finished up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started up with AFC Draft Grades. Going through every team in the AFC and giving them a grade based off of their draft and off season. The show is finished up with another edition of the news where Luke and Tim hit a story from the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and NHL.

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Thursday, May 4th 2023. Luke and Tim are back in the studio for yet another episode of The Issue. Tim gets things started with a rant on the directions of NFL teams. He explains how teams will show you what they are doing and the direction that they want to move in from their draft picks alone. The first segment is capped off with another edition of Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is home to the winners and losers of the NFL draft. Plenty of both, and The Issue breaks it all down and gives you the facts on who won and lost the draft. Segment number 2 is closed out with the news, this time geared towards the NHL and MLB. The show is finished in the third segment after a discussion on Anthony Richardson and Will Levis. After the two quarterbacks swapped places in the draft from what most people thought of them, Luke and Tim give you a full breakdown on what to expect from both of these young players.

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Thursday, April 27th 2023. Luke and Tim are back in the studio for another episode of The Issue. Tim leads things off with a rant on Will Levis. Projecting his NFL career and comparing him to Zach Wilson. The first segment comes to a close with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is kicked off with a ranking of the top 10 AFC quarterbacks. In a loaded conference it will be interesting how it all shakes out. The second segment is finished up with the news, The Issue brings you all of the biggest and most pressing stories from the sports world. The show is closed out in the third segment with a discussion on Aaron Rodgers to the Jets. Does the signing make the Jets a playoff team? Only time will tell.

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Thursday, April 20th 2023. Luke and Tim are back in the studio for another episode of The Issue. This week, Tim opens with a rant geared towards Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. The pay day for Jalen was certainly nice, and Tim breaks down the deal. The first segment is closed with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is home to Tims 2023 NFL Mock Draft, covering the entire first round of drafting action. The show is closed with a third segment, where Luke and Tim discuss Daniel Jones and what the Giants can expect from him moving forward!

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Thursday, April 13th 2023. Luke and Tim are back with another episode of The Issue. This time, leading it off with Tims rant on Odell Beckham Jr. and his signing to the Baltimore Ravens. What does this mean for Lamar, and what can we expect to see from it. The first segment is finished off with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. In the second segment Luke and Tim are joined by guest Mike Nicastro to talk Steelers draft, Pirates baseball, and Odell to Baltimore. The show is capped off with another edition of Up, Down, Sideways. This time, analyzing the trends of the MLB so far this season!

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Thursday, April 6th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off with another one of Tims rants. This week, Tim rants on the importance at having urgency in the most important position in football. He points to a few teams that need to get their quarterback figured out. The first segment is finished up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is started with The Issues list of their top 30 prospects going into this years NFL draft. The second segment comes to a close with this weeks news, covering all of the biggest stories in the sports world. The final segment is where you can find the best discussion on MLB baseball. Reviewing the 3 major rule changes in this season and how it is affecting the play.

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Thursday, March 30th 2023. Luke and Tim the the show started off by talking Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Tim has an opening rant that details what we can expect to see from Lamar without the Ravens. The first segment is finished up with Hits & Misses, where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment gets going with a rant that turns into a discussion on Will Levis. The prospect that everyone is wondering about from the University of Kentucky looks on into the NFL. Tim gives you the rundown and where he will end up and what we can expect to see from him when he gets there. The second segment is finished with news. Talking about everything from MLB umpires, Lamar and his contract, to the current quarterback in San Francisco. The show is ended with a game of this or that. This time it's the Daniel Jones edition, a list of 10 QB's is given and Tim decides if he wants one of those quarterbacks or Daniel Jones for next season.

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Thursday, March 23rd 2023. The show is started out with a rant on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. Tim brings up some interesting points that havent been discussed much, and certain things that we can expect to see. The first segment is finished up with Hits & Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is kicked off with analyzing the current tiers in the NFL. Luke and Tim add some nuance to the game as they compare NFL teams to the state of a building. The news takes us out of the second segment, where Luke and Tim bring the biggest stories from across the sports world. The third segment is all NFL Draft talk. Luke and Tim compete in their first mock draft of the season. Running through all 32 picks of the first round, and giving a great outlook on what we can expect in this years Draft.

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Thursday, March 16th 2023. Luke and Tim get the show started off with a rant from Tim on UFC 285. After analyzing the Jon Bones fight, it is evident that the UFC is in great hands. The entire card for UFC 285 was impressive, and Dana White seems to have the UFC going in the right direction. The first segment is finished up with a ranking of the top 10 NFL quarterbacks going into the 2023-24 season in the NFL! Starting out the second segment, Luke and Tim have a discussion on the current state of the NFL. Many complain that the sport is getting too soft and changing too much from what it is supposed to be. Luke and Tim both have slightly differing opinions for the debate. The show is finished with a segment on the top quarterback draft prospects for the 2023 NFL draft! Who is going first overall?

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Thursday, March 9th 2023. Luke and Tim start off the episode with another one of Tim's rants. This time, on Derek Carr to the New Orleans Saints! How will this season shape up for Derek Carr, and what can Saints fans expect from their new QB. The first segment is closed up with Hits and Misses where the show goes over where they were right and wrong on previous takes. The second segment is kicked off with Draft or No Draft, a new game where Luke and Tim decide if certain NFL teams need to go pick a QB in this upcoming draft. The second segment is finished up with the news, this week on Arch Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers. The third segment is home to "Good, Bad, and Ugly." The Issue looks over various QB contracts around the NFL and determines whether or not the contract is good, bad, or ugly!

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