The Cutback

Annnnd we're back with another episode of your favorite persons favorite podcast. The boys start with some way too early baseball talk and highlight the legendary time of the year that is April in the D. Staying in the baseball world, Cullen and Ian talk about the Oakland A's finally making their move to Las Vegas official (well... maybe). Odell signs with the Ravens (and Lamar follows) and the boys give their final thoughts ahead of the NFL draft. The NBA playoffs get a little airtime and we jump into what may be the best segment in Cutback Podcast history... this week's Fantasy Five. Stick around towards the end and you won't find yourself disappointed - we guarantee. Enjoy!

No - your ears aren't deceiving you, The Cutback is back! We've survived yet another cold, hard Winter and the winds of Spring are soon upon us. We get off to a blazing hot start with a patented Cullen Guaransheed, re: NFL Draft, and a brief conversation about the current state of Lamar Jackson. Then it's onto the moment you've all been waiting for, Opening Day of the 2023 MLB season. Cullen pulls back the curtains on what Opening Day looks like in Detroit and we touch on the early implications of a few major rule changes. A Tigers outlook soon follows and the boys give their way-too-early, far-too-uneducated predictions for the ALCS, NLCS and World Series. This week's Fantasy Five returns by looking at the best ballparks across Major League Baseball. Enjoy!

It's that time again and the boys of The Cutback are back to occupy your airwaves after a slight football season hiatus. We kick things off with a little catch up and a reminder that it's ok (and maybe wise) to at least be a litttle stitious. We jump right into what end of year looks like in the sponsorship world and touch on one of the biggest shockwaves in the industry -- the FTX collapse. Next, the boys give you their Good, Bad and Ugly on this year in NIL and touch on the continued impact NIL and the transfer portal have on each other and the world of college athletics. Finally, Super Bowl predictions are had and the boys dig deep into the bag from the past with a few Sayonara Shoutouts. Enjoy!

Twice as nice on a Sunday with another episode of the Cutback Podcast. We've got a full episode this week that gets a quick start highlighting the recent injury to Chet Holmgren and the potential fallout for NBA players. The boys jump into the work topics by following up on the Big Ten Conference's new suite of media deals and what it means for the landscape of college athletics moving forward. Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension serves as a short topic of conversation before Cullen highlights how different professional leagues have continued to rebound from 2020. A read and react play topic session brings us Tony LaRusa, Manti Teo, Tom Brady and Hard Knocks. In lieu of a traditional Fantasy 5, the boys give their conference championship game predictions for each of the Power 5 Conferences for this upcoming college football season. Enjoy!

Another week, another episode of The Cutback - this one delayed slightly due to Ian being too drunk off the MCDC Kool-Aid. The boys get this week's episode off to a hot start with a little Traffic Talk before diving into the Big 10's new media deals and the Tigers' firing of GM Al Avila. Transitioning to the play topics, Cullen and Ian air their grievances with MLB's Field of Dreams game and Ian is all in on MCDC and the Lions after Ep. 1 of HBO's Hard Knocks. A few Michigan Football stories take us into this week's edition of thee Fantasy 5 - Side Dishes. Enjoy!

Are you aware that we are living in unprecedented times? Just in case you forgot, the boys are here to remind you! This week kicks off with a nice refresher of the Scientific Method before Cullen gives us the full download on this year's historical MLB trade deadline. Is it time to bet the house on Slam Diego?! Next, we breakdown Deshaun Watson's initial 6-game suspension and hypothesize on what is next to come. The calendar tells us it is August, which means it is officially football season!! The boys give their way-too-early, quick and dirty Michigan Football outlooks and lemme tell ya, we may be setting ourselves up for heartbreak. This week's fantasy five examines the songs that had an absolute gorilla grip on college campuses circa 2010-2015. Enjoy!

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls - it's time for another episode of The Cutback podcast. We start the Ep with classic Cutback activity, bouncing around from festival talk to drink talk and nap talk. This week's work topic highlights USC and UCLA's move to the Big Ten Conference while we dive into the Dawg Days of Summer with an MLB update in the play section. This week's Fantasy Five will have your mouth watering for a glizzy as we run down the best glizzy condiments. Enjoy!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls... was this episode recorded nearly a month ago? Yes. Sorry bout it. The boys light things off with some classic 4th of July Fireworks talk before diving right into Read and React. ESPN doubles down on Formula 1, Steph Curry does it for the kids and the Tigers' season is over before it the All-Star break... again. We muse about the transcendent qualities of sport before diving into the latest edition of the Fantasy Five - Will Farrell movies. Enjoy! 

Just like the weather outside, the boys are hot on the mic and kick off this week's episode of The Cutback with some good ole' fashioned Summer Sun Talk! We Read and React this week, covering LIV Golf, MLS x Apple TV, Little C's x NFL, Gronk's retirement (again) and College Football returning to video games. Will EA Sports kill it like they have the Madden franchise? Probably!! This week's Fantasy Five looks at the #1 Overall Picks in the NFL Draft over the past decade. Enjoy!!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, degenerates of all walks of life... it's time to hop back on the wagon with The Cutback. The boys get off to a hot start this week, literally! This week has a college focus, with Cullen educating the hundreds of thousands on the dilemma of the Big 12, as well as his bleak outlook on the future of NIL and college athletics. There might be too many reality checks on this ep, so bring your earmuffs! This week's fantasy five looks at the number 1 picks of the NBA draft over the past decade. Enjoy!!

Calling all Degenerates - the boys are back with episode 66 of The Cutback! Jesus (or Carrie Underwood) takes the wheel to start the episode, just as the Blue Tigers did on a recent Cutback trip to the D (no, not that D.) The boys dive into a real chicken or the egg situation re: the intersection of business and sports and highlight recent news from Amazon, the WNBA and the NHL's very own Arizona Coyotes of Phoenix. We wrap the episode with Game 7 (NBA conference semi-finals) and Hockey Talk before disappearing into the night. Enjoy!

The boys are back again with another episode of your favorite podcast's favorite podcast. This week kicks off with some classic Tigers Talk before diving into the primary work topic of the week - a high school girls Flag Football league created by the Philadelphia Eagles. Are multi-sport athletes the best athletes? Is Advanced Gym a real class? Did Brady make a bad deal with Fox? Is Sprite Coke? Only one way to find out. Enjoy!

On this week's episode of The Cutback we introduce you to baseball's dreaded r-word... RAIN. Rain across the Midwest shifted schedules for the boys, so we once again come to you off the top of the dome. Speaking of domes, should all sports stadiums have retractable roofs?! Cullen and Ian spend the majority of the episode talking the seismic shift happening within the "NIL" landscape and what picture it paints for the future of the NCAA and college athletics. The boys give their reaction to the Lions' and Texans' drafts and take us into a special edition of the Fantasy Five. Enjoy!

Does Cullen even remember his beloved Astros exist? Hard to say! The boys kick off this week's episode of The Cutback with a little Tigers Talk and the water cooler putting the Sports in Sports Business. Next, it's time to Read and React to this week's headlines across the industry. Cullen and Ian hit on the absolute clusterfuck in Oakland, Mark Emmert's most recent announcement, JR Smith taking home awards and virtual signage's place in sponsorship lore. Continuing on to the play topics, the NBA playoffs and NFL Draft take center stage and, spoiler alert, Ian just might be Nostradamus. This week's Fantasy Five features absolutely hot fire Walk-Up Songs. Enjoy!  

Yeah you know me! It's a big week on The Cutback as Tommy Boy Bridger joins us for his 3rd installment. After a dollop of bullshitting, the trio dive right into everything NBA. Regular season recap, initial playoff reactions, draft talk... this episode has it all for your dome piece. Is GM LeBron the worst GM of all time? Tune in to find out! Enjoy!

We're off the rails this week as that SONOFABITCH Covid is apparently still putting up HOF numbers in the Great White North. In lieu of an amply-teased guest, the boys go off the top of the dome and bottom of the glass this week. We start the Ep. with Weather Talk and Flag Talk before diving into all things concession stands. Dan Snyder puts a remix on the trap hit "2 Phones" as the government is definitely coming for him and his multiple books. The boys talk NBA Playoffs and we add another entrant to the #BOOKTALK rafters before getting into this week's edition of the Fantasy Five. Enjoy!

Everybody send Cullen and #ProducerKennedy a Happy Opening Day!! Ian starts this week's episode with a premature Crackback of the Week before the boys dive into the work topics. On the docket this week are MLB sponsor patches and helmet decals, the NFL's international growth plan and Insiders sounding the alarm on major bag alerts. The play topics bring us a look back on March Madness and a look forward to Tiger's performance at The Master's. Cullen has Firebreathers and Teaser Crackbacks before leading us into this week's edition of the Fantasy Five: Road Trip Gas Station Snacks. Enjoy!!

What's better than being cool? ICE COLD! Cullen and Ian get the episode started with some Opening Day banter which, in true Cutback form, leads to a tangental #CAKETALK segment. The boys kick off the work topics by diving into the Buffalo Bills' new stadium situation and the prevalence of public funding for professional stadiums. Next, Cullen informs the hundreds of thousands of Jerry Jones' (yes, that Jerry Jones) legal troubles. Who knew?! Although not a movie podcast, the boys talk Oscars before dropping dimes across all sorts of Money Moves. This week's #BOOKTALK introduces a new entrant to The Cutback's "must read" list and the boys present their "way too early" MLB predictions in lieu of the Fantasy Five. Enjoy!

It's a Saturday morning recording for the boys of The Cutback and Cullen kicks off the vibes with a Eulogy to the entirety of Houston sports. Moment of Silence... RIP. This week, the boys talk about a recent partnership between the NFL and XFL and try to figure out exactly what it was The Rock was wearing at the Super Bowl. It's March and the Madness is officially here. Thoughts are provided. Cullen breaks down a dangerous riot that took place at a soccer match in Mexico and the boys come for Darren Rovell's head due to his constant fuckery on Twitter, most recently highlighted by his inability to enjoy Buick's March Madness commercials. Cullen usurps #BOOKTALK before leading us into the Fantasy Five - teams we like to win the Women's March Madness Tournament. The boys hit a quick football tangent and wrap the episode up for the week. Enjoy!

It's March and the madness is already in full swing. Not wanting to be left out of the party, MLB decided that baseball is back! Play Ball all 2022! After going into what did and didn't make it into the new MLB CBA, Cullen and Ian dive into the world of college athletics. Will NBC buy Big Ten media rights? What's the future of live TV? Is NIL ruining college athletics? Also not wanting to be left out of March Madness, Tom Brady announced his un-retirement from the NFL. We have another edition of #BOOKTALK and the boys highlight which teams they think have a chance to win the Men's March Madness tournament in this week's edition of the Fantasy 5. Enjoy!

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Cullen updates us on the then ongoing MLB negotiations. Did The Cutback bring back baseball? Maybe!! Next, the boys talk Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson before diving into #BOOKTALK and this week's edition of the Fantasy Five: Non-Sports Movies. Enjoy!!  

What is White Girl Ketchup, you ask? Tune in to find out. This week we welcome Megan Prusi aka Meg Thee TBD aka Meg Thee TBD aka The Queen of South Quad to the show for quite the conversation. As a resident exercise physiologist at Mott's Children's Hospital (#GoBlue), Megan talks to us about the importance of exercise at every stage of life and how a measly 30 minutes a day can change your life. We talk youth sports, Michigan sports and a little bit of everything along the way. There's #BridgeTalk, #ShipwreckTalk, #FoodTalk and we even get a lesson on Stockholm Syndrome. This week's Fantasy Five pits Ian and Megan in a Pizza Place Showdown. Enjoy!

Jealousy in the air tonight, I can tell. MLB and its players may not be talking, but Cullen and Ian are back with another episode of The Cutback. This week's episode features an update on the state of MLB negotiations, as well as some breaking news from the NCAA. Spoiler Alert: #GlacierTalk! Ian and Cullen realize Millennials are the technology "glue guys" of society and put out a call for any and all interns before this week's addition of #BOOKTALK! Cullen provides his Crackback of the week and Ian drops one of the hottest Firebreathers of Cutback history. This week's Fantasy Five is an absolute necessity as you move towards your weekend of debauchery - Gatorade Flavors! Enjoy! 

That's way too much sauce! The boys are back with a late-night recording that starts with the small-talk topic of all small-talk topics... How's the weather? We quickly jump into the contentious negotiations surrounding a potential incoming MLB lockout. Before sliding into Winter Olympics chatter, Ian provides an update on The Cutback Book Club... #BookTalk! The boys provide their thoughts on the Super Bowl and the end of a QB era. Both Cullen and Ian provide basketball-related Firebreathers and this week's Fantasy Five will have you salivating - Best Super Bowl Party Foods. Enjoy! 

The hundreds of thousands called a thousand times and requested that the boys emerge from their caves to grace the airwaves once again. On this week's episode of The Cutback, Cullen and Ian provide some classic life updates including, wait for it, #BookTalk! Diving right to work, the boys rundown the latest debacles from the NFL and the illustrious Rooney Rule, amongst other things. The soap opera continues as the Harbaugh x Michigan Football saga serves as topic of conversation. The boys give their brief thoughts before diving into their Crackback (Cullen) and Money Move (Ian) of the week. Finally (as we save the best for last), the Fantasy Five returns as the boys debate who they would love to join them at their Dream Sports Dinner Table. Enjoy!

Attention, attention please. The boys are back! In true Cutback fashion, the boys kick off their first ep in far too long by talking about, you guessed it, Major League Soccer. That's no fugazi, that's futbol! Cullen is actively collecting Astros hate receipts and the boys get into quite the conversation regarding the correlation between expectations the realization of success. Tis the season of football, so the boys got in plenty of chatter about the Wolverines and the many things happening in the world of the greatest sport on Earth. Until next week... Enjoy!

Ok you're a goon, but what's a goon to a goblin?! This week's episode is both fast and furious, as the boys breakdown all the recent headlines in the sports world. However, in true Cutback fashion, Cullen and Ian spend the opening of the show talking about the unfortunate realities of baseballs meeting faces, which leads to classic Slowpitch Softball stories. Getting into the work topics, the boys touch on the NHL's recent jersey patch announcement, highlight Built Brands NIL deal with BYU football and put the final nail in the coffin of the Tokyo Olympics. Moving to the play topics, Cullen reminds us that it "just means more" (Covid cases) in the SEC and the boys gush their approval for MLB's recent Field of Dreams game. Finally, the boys put their music chops to the test in this weeks edition of the Fantasy Five - Rapper with the Best Features. Enjoy!

Everybody! Welcome to Episode 50... who woulda thought?? Before we jump right into the work topics of the week, Cullen and Ian react to the flurry of NBA Free Agency deals being signed at F*ck You levels of $$. The boys also provide their immediate reactions to the NBA Draft's of both the Houston Rockets and Deeetroit Pistons. This week's work topics sport a football focus as the boys dive into the NFL's various vaccination protocols and also provide their thoughts on the recently-released income statement from the Green Bay Packers. Next, we move to the Olympics and the boys provide their thoughts on recent action, as well as the atrocious coverage by NBC. Finally, this week's Fantasy Five honors the best nicknames in sports. Enjoy!

Throw some B's on it because our guy Tommy is back on this week's episode to talk all things NBA. First, the boys introduce a little #DaddyTalk, which somehow leads to Ben Simmons predictions We spend a little time talking about Texas and Oklahoma's clear indication of leaving the Big12 and its immediate effect on the future outlook of the NCAA. The boys then get heavy on the hoops, chatting about the future of professional basketball and the emergence of more and more paths to the pros for youth ballers, especially in America. We get into some NBA Finals recap and draft prep before Tommy and Cullen face off in this week's edition of the Fantasy Five - Top NBA Players Under 25. Enjoy! 

Ladies and gentleman... this... this right here? This is an Instant Classic Cutback episode and you know what that means... tangents all around! The boys start with a quick update on the MiLB playoff structure, which leads to our first tangent of the episode - Ring SZN. Next, we cover Mark Emmert's recent statements regarding the future, which leads to multiple tangents around the hiring practices in sports, classic Michigan Sport Management talk and the impact of unions. Cullen informs the people that Toyota will be pulling all Olympic-focused ads and the boys share their thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's recent Shohei Ohtani comments. Before the Fantasy Five, Cullen expresses his Firebreather of the Week regarding the future of USA Basketball and Ian's Crackback highlights Sha'Carri Richardson and the outdated laws around the people's weed. In prep for the Tokyo Olympics, the boys pick their favorite Summer Olympic sport in this week's edition of the Fantasy Five. Enjoy!

It's episode 47 and the boys are finding their groove in season 2. This week, Cullen and Ian talk more about NIL tax implications and potential state-by-state benefits and the emergence of Crypto as a massive category in the world of sport sponsorship. Next, the boys revisit their pre-season MLB predictions and dive into the mayhem that was the McGregor vs. Poirier post-fight interviews. Lives are put on the line in this week's Fantasy Five, as Cullen and Ian must select their team of home run hitters who could save their lives with one at-bat. Enjoy!

Attention, attention please... the boys are back after a few months of taking care of their mentals and their chickens. After a few updates, Cullen and Ian dive right into the start of the NIL era in collegiate athletics. Cullen breaks down MLB's latest Spider Tack Scandal and the boys express their appreciation for the parity in this year's NBA playoffs. Ian and Cullen provide their Crackback, Firebreather and Money Move of the week before bringing back everyone's favorite podcast segment - THE FANTASY FIVE! This week's edition has the boys pick who they think would have been NIL superstars in their collegiate days. Enjoy!

Another week another episode for the resident degenerates of The Cutback Podcast. This week the boys do something they never could have imagined doing - talk about soccer! Both the rise and fall of the European Super League and the growth of MLS are on the docket for you futbol fanatics. Cullen and Ian highlight the NFL's announcement of not one, not two, but 3 official sports betting partners and Cullen gives us the low-down on the resting epidemic in the NBA. Shouts out to the University of Michigan Women's Gymnastics team for winning the National Championship! This week's fantasy five is a look into the boys favorite brands and they pick which brands they would most like to be sponsored by. Enjoy!

Cullen and Ian both bring the heat in this week's jam packed episode. Draft talk precedes this week's work segment, which features A-Rod's bid to buy the Timberwolves, the NFL and NFLPA's offseason program battle and UCF allowing players to put their social media handles on the back of their jerseys. Cullen kicks off the play segment with a rant that has been stewing for weeks... prepare yourself! College Football Spring Games and the WNBA's latest jersey reveals round out the play segment before the boys head into an absolute battle in this week's edition of the Fantasy Five - Wing Flavors. Enjoy!

Happy Opening Day - well, for most teams anyways! This week Cullen and Ian tip off the episode with an ode to their dear ole Michigan Basketball Team. Next, the boys highlight some of the major announcements out of the NFL's owner's meetings - giving their thoughts on the prospect of full stadiums and what 17 games means for the league and the players. The NCAA is next on the hot seat as the boys talk the beginnings of NCAA v Alston. Cullen shares his hate for college football Pro Days and gives an update on the State of Houston in the midst of continuously increasing Deshaun Watson drama. Finally, in lieu of a Fantasy Five and in honor of MLB's Opening Day, both Cullen and Ian give out their picks for playoff teams and who will ultimately hoist the trophy as Champions of the World at the end of the season. Enjoy!

What's up everybody. This week it was Cullen's turn on the hot seat, and boy did things get spicy. Cullen talked about his path from Houston to the University of Michigan, on to the University of Oregon, and now in Peoria, IL as the Director of Food and Beverage for the Peoria Chiefs. Along the way, we find out why Cullen matters and how growing up in Clutch City made him who he is today. We learn the reason for his fandom of Superman and Cullen brings great insight to the world of refereeing. Do refs really make make-up calls?! Only one way to find out. Finally, before getting into this week's edition of the Fantasy Five, Ian puts Cullen through a game of this or that... and lemme tell ya, some of Cullen's answers may surprise you! Keeping the spice alive, the boys face off in a Favorite Hot Sauce edition of the Fantasy Five. Enjoy!

Shoutout to the #269. If you've ever wanted to know more about the boys - you're in luck! We kickoff our Cutback Interview Series this week, with Cullen putting Ian on the hot seat for the entire episode. Things get deep quick, as Cullen asks Ian about his upbringing, why he chose the sports industry, his experiences with the Michigan Football team and his decision to leave one career to start anew. Find out what song Ian can Karaoke off the top of the dome, what he would do to NOT have to wear an Ohio State shirt during a Michigan game and the meaning behind the #2. True to form, this week's Fantasy Five features the boys favorite University of Michigan athletes and - no lie - things get a *little* sentimental. Come learn more about what goes on in the brain of the boy the call Eazy and remember, always put the weed in the bag. Enjoy! 

Tall Socks and Flip Flops... It's the Spring Ball edition of The Cutback, and this week the boys sit down with Jake Belzer - Defensive Analyst at the University of Oregon. An unfortunate resident of Ohio, Jake kicks off the episode by giving his thoughts on the future of his home town Brownies. Next, we talk to Jake about life inside a football building and how the Oregon football team adapted to Covid-19 this past season. We talk about the differences between college football and the NFL and answer the age-old question, "Is the strength coach the most important guy in the building?" This week's Fantasy Five is a 3-way, with each of the boys picking their favorite stadium names of all time. Enjoy!

Woaaah there partner, pump those brakes! While it's a must to be careful on the roads these days, the boys are all gas in this week's edition of The Cutback. After Ian provides his Top 5 tips for successful snow driving, the boys discuss Charlotte FC becoming the first MLS team to implement PSLs and the NHL's recent partnership with PointsBet. Next, Cullen and Ian provide their thoughts on the opening week of the Fan-Controlled Football League... hint... they aren't impressed. #ProducerKennedy provides us with her Crackback of the Week as she brings attention to the egregious GOAT bias being put on display by many a blue check-marks on the Twitter machine and Cullen gives his props to Fernando Tatis Jr. via his Money Move of the Week. It's a cold winter out there, but have no fear -- a Soup Showdown Fantasy Five is here. Enjoy! 

It wouldn't be The Cutback if the boys didn't take a few left turns and deploy a few deep cuts! On this week's episode, Cullen and Ian discuss ESPN's impending sale of the X-Games and Mark Cuban and the Mavs' decisions around the National Anthem before diving into the ever-contentious relationship between MLB ownership and the player's union, as well as the Lions' trade of Matthew Stafford. Yes - Ian does get emotional! Finally, the boys compete in a Fantasy Five for the decade - best albums of the 2010's. Enjoy!

Happy National Women and Girls in Sports Day to all the amazing women on their grind in this sports business world we call life. We salute 🙌🏻 Nike salutes too, and the boys kick off the episode by highlighting their recent initiative, in partnership with the NFL, to increase resources and visibility to Girl's High School Flag Football. Watch your ankles! Next, we touch on Overtime's upcoming announcement of a semi-pro High School basketball league. With Super Bowl Week in full swing, the boys talk about the shift in the ticket resale market and also debate the proper mix of situational and analytical football. #ProducerKennedy provides a Money Move of the Week, praising Australia and their Covid-19 mitigation policies which have now allowed them to host 30,000 fans/day at the upcoming Australian Open. Cullen comes in swinging with his Firebreather of the Week, letting us know that MLB's Hall of Fame selection process needs a desperate overhaul. The boys celebrate some of the greatest Super Bowl Halftime Performances of all-time in this week's Fantasy Five. Enjoy! 

HOLD THE LINE!!!! While you make a life's fortune on Gamestop, the boys remain steady in sifting through hot topics surrounding the sports world. We drop the puck of the episode by diving into the NHL's recently acquired debt pool being made available to franchises. Next, we highlight some of the big name brands who you won't see advertising during the Super Bowl and do a little case study analysis on personal branding in professional sports in a classic TB12 vs. Corvette Corvette showdown. Sticking to the branding theme, we highlight Opendorse's partnership with Jeremy Darlow and how vendors/consultant will play an important role in the impending NIL gold mine of college athletics. Last, but certainly not least, the boys pay homage to the Arena Football League by picking their favorite teams in this week's edition of the Fantasy Five. Enjoy!

And no slow down in sight! On this week's episode, Ian and Cullen highlight some of the latest headlines from the sports business world - Mark Davis buying the Las Vegas Aces, Jared Porter's Firing, the sale of the Atlanta Dream - and provide context around how teams may look to staff up in the coming months. Speaking of staffing up, the boys run down some of the key moves in the NFL coaching carousel and debate the differences between and NFL coach and a college coach. Kyrie Irving shifts our thoughts towards the more profound before diving into this week's edition of the Fantasy Five... 50 states edition. Enjoy! 

Yes - in lieu of recent Houston sports happenings, Cullen has, in fact, been on that 24 hour Champagne diet. The boys kick this week off with an update on the economic and logistical impact of the NCAA hosting March Madness in bubbles before diving into the phenomenon that was the NFL's broadcast on Nickelodeon. They touch on the NCAA delaying a vote on NIL regulations, a murky future for MLS and more potential scapegoating by MLB. The boys give a huge shoutout to the WNBA for their role in the recent Georgia run-offs and get into a hotly contested Fantasy Five - Sports Video Game Franchise edition. Enjoy!

Quite the weather we're having, right?! With one eye on the news, Cullen and Ian drop the proverbial puck on Ep 33 by discussing the NHL selling division name and helmet sticker partnerships. The boys turn their focus to college athletics - the logistical nightmare incoming via March Madness bubbles, who really pays the bill for coach buy-outs, and are bowl games dead?! Cullen provides his solution for college football and his thoughts on the Eagles tanking their last game of the season before Ian gives his advice on rooting for other teams in your conference. This week's Fantasy Five highlights the boys favorite Georgia Rappers. Enjoy! 

STRAIGHT CASH HOMIE! Merry Christmas ya filthy animals and Happy Holidaze to every single one of yin. The boys kick off the episode by highlighting the latest transgressions by one of the most filthy animals, Dan Snyder. Next, Cullen and Ian discuss a handful of SBJ's "What to expect in sports media" predictions for 2021. Do NFL broadcasting rights have a price ceiling? Tune in to find out! Next, the NBA provides some obligatory #TarpTalk and the relocation of the Rose Bowl leads us head first into a full-blown college football conversation. In this week's festive edition of the Fantasy Five, Cullen and Ian select their favorite Christmas movies. Enjoy!

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls - Buckle Up! This week's episode brings a glimpse at the Hoops rolodex that is Tom Bridger. Before getting heavy into hoops talk, Tom tells us all about his role at Tradable Bits and the fan engagement work they do for teams on a daily basis (Hint: data is the new oil). Next, the boys touch on the recent announcement of the NBA's $30M cash infusement to each team and dive deep into the new G-League Ignite team and best options going forward for top high-school basketball prospects. Moving right along, the boys get Tom's thoughts on Michael Beasley, his experience with the Seattle Storm and his outlook for the upcoming NBA season. To wrap up the show, Tom takes on Cullen in this week's edition of the Fantasy Five - NBA City Edition Uniforms. Enjoy! 

It's not always pretty, but a win is a win! Ian was on the IR earlier this week, but the boys knocked out an episode to send you into the weekend. They touch on the teams of MLB officially selecting their go-forward affiliates and what options remain for the 40+ MiLB teams who were left off the list before wondering if Under Armour is all the way dead. Next, we highlight the latest news in College Football amidst more and more games being cancelled as the season winds to a close. This week's Fantasy Five highlights the greatest rivalries in sports, so make sure to bring the juice. Enjoy! 

Guests on 2 eps in a row? You better believe it! This week we sit down with Anne Rogers - St. Louis Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com. Anne talks about her career journey and the many challenges faced as a sports journalist in the Zoom environment of 2020. We talk about her experiences as a woman working in sports and get her perspective on the monumental hiring of Kim Ng. Next, we chat about the contentious relationship between MLB and the MLBPA leading into the 2021 season and ponder what free agency will look like. Anne drops some gems on how she believes MLB can double-down on its' efforts to attract younger fans and takes on Cullen in a heated battle of the Fantasy Five - Greatest St. Louis Cardinals of All-Time! Enjoy!

Listen - we know you're either tired of your family or pissed off that the Ravens/Steelers game got cancelled, but have no fear - we've got you covered! This week, Cullen and Ian sit down with Joel Totoro, Director of Sports Science at Thorne Research. Joel is at the top of the nutrition/dietician game and has worked for both the New England Patriots and Michigan Football programs. Joel talks to us about health and nutrition being an individualized science, the importance of coaching in the nutrition profession, how to gain buy-in/trust and, finally, the growth of nutrition and its' place at the table in sports organizations. Joel drops more dimes than an all-star PG and takes Ian on in a Thanksgiving food themed Fantasy Five showdown. This episode is as full as your belly after round 3 of Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy!