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Now - NFL Playoffs Begin

Then & Now Sports PodcastJan 08, 2021

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Now - NFL Playoffs Begin

The handling of the pandemic and new formatting already separate this string of NFL playoff games from the rest. Listen to this episode to hear us discuss how these factors are leaving an impact, as well as how potent defense and explosive offense shape the matchups in the Wild Card round.

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Jan 08, 202152:14

Now - New Year's Six

It's that time of the year again for college football and New Year's is the height of it all. Except this time due to the pandemic, the New Year's Six will be more unorthodox than ever with key players being left out of the action. Listen to this episode to hear our thoughts on how these realities will affect the outcomes of the games.

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Dec 30, 202001:00:45

Now - This Past Week of College Football

This college football season has brought a lot of excitement and confusion to fans of every team. This episode delves into the the committee's rankings, highlighting where we agree and disagree. We also discuss some of the most impactful games that took place over the past weekend.
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Dec 01, 202056:36

Now - NBA Draft & Trades

Listen to this episode for our thoughts on the top three picks in this year's NBA draft: Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball. We also name players we believe could hold sleeper value at the tail end of the first round. Then we wrap things up by discussing the trades and trade rumors that are making headlines during the offseason.

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Nov 22, 202043:51

Now - College Football Talk & NBA Offseason

This episode features an array of college football talk ranging from the Notre Dame-Clemson game, Heisman candidates and sleeper teams as the season progresses. The shortened NBA offseason is also catching attention due to the rapidly spread rumors. What will dominate these next few weeks: free agency or trades?

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Nov 13, 202041:12

Now - Thursday Night Football, BIG 10 is Back, NFL Week 7 Preview & World Series

We recorded this episode right after the Eagles and Giants played on Thursday night, so we had to talk about it while it was fresh in our minds. But we couldn't stop there, there is way too much going on in sports right now. From BIG 10 football returning to the World Series being tied up, we discuss what looks to be an exciting weekend of sports ahead of us.

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Oct 23, 202047:55

Now - NBA Finals Recap, Le'Veon Bell & Big Football Matchups

Our focus is spread in this episode, with the first topic we cover being the NBA Finals, discussing the outlooks for both teams involved moving forward. Arguably the biggest news in sports this week was the Chiefs' signing of Le'Veon Bell, leaving everyone to discuss how much of an impact Bell will make in Kansas City's dynamic offense. Then we go over all of the football matchups that caught our eye this weekend, ranging from college to the NFL.

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Oct 17, 202042:47

Now - MLB Postseason & Monday Night Football

In this episode we catch up to the MLB postseason and discuss how the division series games played up to the point of recording unfolded. Then we discuss a rare happening in the NFL: two Monday night football games shown on two different networks being played at the same time.

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Oct 06, 202045:11

Now - Eastern/Western Conference Finals, NFL Week 3 Picks, CFB Playoff Possibilities

We have a lot to cover in this episode, but it's never bad to have a lot of sports to talk about. We make sure to get another discussion going about the NBA playoffs as we eagerly wait to see who will plays in the Finals, make our predictions for some the biggest matchups highlighting Week 3 in the NFL then cap everything off with some college football, particularly how the committee will handle playoff chances and different conferences beginning play at different times.

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Sep 26, 202001:14:56

Then - 2009-2010 New York Jets

In this retrospective podcast, we take a deep dive into these formidable Jets squads that captured the hearts of New Yorkers everywhere across this two-year span. We talk about how Rex Ryan made an immediate impact on the franchise's identity, transforming the team into one of the best defensive units in the NFL. We also cover the other strengths and weaknesses of these teams, highlighting the players who made it all possible.
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Sep 19, 202001:15:05

Now - NFL Week 1 Predictions

It's that time of year again. It's time to sit down wherever you want on a Sunday afternoon and watch some football. We discuss the biggest games in this season's inaugural weekend, going over our expectations for the league's best players in Week 1 and beyond.

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Sep 09, 202044:48

Now - The NBA Playoffs are Too Good

Bubble basketball continues to impress with single possession playoff games and series filled with historic performances. We discuss the highlights of the NBA playoffs since our last episode as well as the other top news circulating around the NBA.

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Sep 05, 202043:34

Now - NBA Playoffs, Midseason Baseball & Leading Up to the NFL

If you want to hear about the NBA playoffs, the latest controversies and happenings in the MLB and a very bad Jon Gruden impression then this is the podcast episode for you. We talk about our expectations and thoughts for the NBA playoffs up to Game 2 of the first round, the "unwritten rules" of baseball and share some predictions on the quickly approaching NFL season.

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Aug 22, 202001:01:21

Now - Bubble Basketball & MLB Season Continue, Teams for Antonio Brown

We have a variety of topics to discuss in this episode. We talk about the teams that are either exceeding or falling short of expectations as bubble basketball moves closer and closer to the playoffs. On the MLB side of things, we discuss teams that are showing themselves to be early contenders along with how every team is dealing with positive tests across the league. We finish up with talking about the best fits for Antonio Brown when he is reinstated.

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Aug 08, 202045:52

Now - NBA Restart, MLB's First Week & NFL Top 100

In this episode we focus on three sports leagues making headlines for three different reasons. The NBA kicked off its restarted season with some exciting games, the MLB put on a fun opening weekend followed by pandemic drama and the NFL Top 100 list drew the same controversy it tends to. We discuss all of this in-depth and more.

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Jul 31, 202053:58

Now - Jamal Adams Trade

This trade just shook the NFL so we had to talk about it right away. And given that half of this podcast is a Jets fan, that made the topic even more of a priority. We discuss the value of the trade for both the Jets and the Seahawks along with the growing trend in the NFL of trading young superstars for future picks.

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Jul 26, 202020:14

Now - Return to Sports Mailbag

With sports finally returning and our excitement for them at an all-time high, we wanted to talk about sports without having anything to really talk about. So we asked our audience for questions and you guys delivered. In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from the NBA's play-in tournament to the Yankees to the possibilities surrounding football in the coming months.

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Jul 24, 202039:41

Then - Yankees & Red Sox 2003-2004

In this episode of the podcast, we take a look at the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry of the early 2000s and the different personal experiences of fans living through it. Steve Perrault of the Section 10 Podcast joins the discussion to give his perspective on some of the more controversial moments that took place during this heated era between the two historic franchises.

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Jul 06, 202029:55

Now - All Things UFC

In this solo episode, the discussion surrounds everything going on with the UFC as of late. From UFC 250 to Conor McGregor's supposed retirement to how these events have turned into widespread talks about UFC contract disputes, and how the UFC's history is riddled with these kinds of situations. All is covered in this podcast.

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Jun 13, 202030:07

Then - NBA Season + Return

With the current NBA season looking to be on the brink of the return, there is no better time than now to make a new podcast episode. We discuss the forgettable yet important events that happened through the course of this season, and how the season's pause impacts both the aspirations of individual players and teams.

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May 23, 202045:58

Now - 2020 NFL Draft

During these hard times, at least we have the NFL Draft. However, as we all know, this will be draft unlike any other. The overarching use of technology, the stacked receiver class, and question marks surrounding a number of the quarterback prospects. These factors make this year's draft one of the most unpredictable. We try to make sense of it all in this episode.

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Apr 16, 202040:33

Then - Houston Astros Cheating Scandal

Not much time has passed since this situation unraveled and caused a seismic change in how we view the game of baseball. However, we think enough time has passed for us to do a retrospective podcast. In this episode we try to remain unbiased as we recap the road the Astros took to reach their now defamed reputation, as well as attempting to address the topics of discussion circulating among fans.

Mar 02, 202001:26:36

Now - Super Bowl LIV

It's the big one. We had to do an episode for this game. We go through the highs and lows for both teams involved, and the factors that led to an eventual Kansas City victory.

Feb 06, 202035:28

Now - National Championship Game (LSU vs Clemson)

In this episode, we recap what went down in this year's National Championship game. We talk about the outcome of this game, the outlook for both programs involved in the near and distant future, and where this LSU team ranks among the most dominant in college football history.

Jan 16, 202024:17

Now - NFL Wild Card Recap & Divisional Predictions

We're back with another episode after a holiday hiatus. NFL playoffs are underway, and we couldn't help but discuss the craziness that was the Wild Card round, and our thoughts on the games to come.

Jan 12, 202049:49

Now - The Race for the Fourth Spot & NFL Week 10

The race for the fourth spot in the college football playoff is heating up, with this week's rankings making a change to the top four. There are some plausible but insane scenarios that could play out in these next weeks that could turn the contention for that final spot into a situation almost indeterminable. Alongside that, NFL Week 10 also offered up a set of great games watch and worthy of discussion.

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Nov 14, 201901:34:05

Then - 2007 Fiesta Bowl (Boise State vs Oklahoma)

In the heat of college football season, we cover one of the greatest bowl games to ever be played. We talk about the stars of the show, the journeys these two teams set out on to get to this point, and how this game, along with Boise State's season as a whole, changed the landscape of college football forever.

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Nov 09, 201901:02:32

Now - College Football Playoff Picture & NFL Week 9

With the first official rankings for college football being released, a large portion of this episode is dedicated to the different surprises, scenarios, and questions associated with the big reveals. Then we move on to business as usual in discussing the happenings around the NFL during Week 9.

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Nov 06, 201901:28:50

Now - Heisman Frontrunners & NFL Week 8

In this episode we take a look at how the Heisman race is shaping up at this pivotal point in the college football season. Who's pulling ahead, and who's falling behind? We then dedicate some time to Week 8 of the NFL season, looking back at the already crazy year this has been for the league, while looking forward at what is yet to come.

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Oct 31, 201901:31:31

Now - Catching Up to the World Series, NBA Season Kicks Off, NFL Trade Deadline

We have so much cover in this episode. Starting with another postseason baseball update, we talk about the World Series and all that led up to it. Next we have the start of the NBA season, that featured a bunch of notable match ups and performances, launching the storylines we'll be looking out for. And finally we talk about the NFL trade deadline, which includes the moves that already happened, as well as the moves we expect or want to happen.

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Oct 27, 201901:02:58

Now - Postseason Baseball Update, NFL Week 6, Heisman Watch

In this very long edition of the podcast, we cover as much as we possibly can. We discuss how the MLB postseason is shaping up for both the AL and the NL, points of contention emerging from the latest week of the NFL season, and as college football season is beginning to heat up, where the top Heisman candidates rank among one another.

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Oct 18, 201901:42:54

Now - MLB Postseason

In this episode, we catch up on all things related to postseason baseball, along with some of the other happenings across sports... but mostly postseason baseball. We give our thoughts on all the teams that took part in this latest set of series and our predictions for which two will make it to the World Series.

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Oct 12, 201901:16:33

Now - Who are the Best Teams in Football?

Yet another football episode as we are hitting the prime of fall. We enter this edition of the podcast with one question: Who are the best teams in football? We attempt to give our best answers to this question on both the professional and college side of the sport. We also recap a bunch of interesting games that happened this past week.

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Oct 02, 201901:19:10

Then - 2001 World Series (Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees)

In a match-up that featured a bunch of Hall of Fame pitching and a Yankee team at one of the heights of their empire, the 2001 World Series was a sight to behold. However, it was not only the players and the memorable end result that made this series a classic, but it was also the will of entire city at its lowest point pushing for their team to win. We discuss.

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Sep 28, 201901:10:41

Now - The Best of College Football & 1-2 NFL Teams

College football showcased a few great games this past weekend, so we talk about Notre Dame going up against Georgia, and the pleasant surprise that was the match-up between Chip Kelly's UCLA and Mike Leach's Wahington State. We also discuss plenty of 1-2 NFL teams in this episode, because three games into the season is both too soon and just far enough into the season to give judgments on a team, making it the perfect time for overreactions.

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Sep 26, 201901:28:16

Now - Injuries, More NFL & MLB Wild Cards

Injuries have been the biggest storyline in this early NFL season, so we gave our thoughts on the more high profile cases. We also speak on the other happenings in the NFL, along with some MLB discussion in preparation of postseason.

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Sep 19, 201901:09:60

Now - Talking Football Solo

In this shorthanded episode of the podcast, there's a bunch of football talk ranging from NFL to college. What are the big storylines of early football season? What are the overreactions sweeping across the media? Let's get into it.

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Sep 11, 201940:28

Now - NFL Preview

On the same day the NFL season starts, we give you our preview for the 2019 NFL Season. We discuss possible breakout players, where we stand with each division, our MVP candidates, and predictions for Super Bowl matchups. There's even a little college football talk!

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Sep 05, 201901:17:35

Then - Andrew Luck

That title was very weird to type out. But we're at a point where we can do a retrospective podcast on Andrew Luck's entire career, so why not? From his legacy to his character, we take a deep dive into our thoughts about Andrew Luck.

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Aug 29, 201901:14:49

Now - Football's (Almost) Back

Football's back, and so are we! In this episode we give our thoughts on college football's first AP top 25 ranking of the season, take our shot at the much-talked-about Antonio Brown situation, and cap off the discussion with some baseball.

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Aug 21, 201901:10:31

Then - 2015 NFC Championship (Seahawks vs Packers)

In this edition of our retrospective podcast, we relive one of the most memorable NFL games of this past decade. A clash between a legendary defense and an all-time great quarterback. Every NFL fan knows how this game ended.

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Aug 06, 201901:49:38

Now - MLB Trade Deadline + Mailbag

This podcast covers all of the major happenings of the MLB trade deadline. Then we answer your questions. Questions ranging from Carmelo Anthony's place in the NBA to the outlook for particular NFL teams.

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Aug 01, 201901:44:31

Then - Oklahoma City Thunder 2009-2012

In this edition of our retrospective podcast, we take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder teams of the beginning of this decade. We analyze what was, and what could have been if Durant, Harden, and Westbrook had stuck together.
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Jul 27, 201901:23:44

Now - MLB Talk

After two podcasts worth of NBA talk, it's time for some MLB talk. With the All-Star break fresh on our minds and the trade deadline approaching, there's a lot to discuss.

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Jul 24, 201901:21:01

Then - The Decision

Today we talk about the lead-up and aftermath of LeBron's infamous Decision in the first retrospective episode of the Then & Now Sports Podcast. But before we get to that, there's a lot that's gone down since the last episode, and it just so happens to perfectly tie in with the topic at hand. thennowsports.com Twitter: ThenNowSports IG: tandnsports

Jul 24, 201901:39:18

Now - NBA Free Agency

In our first episode, we give some thoughts on the latest stories in NBA free agency. During free agency, surprises are always happening, and we happen to get a shock while recording the episode.

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Jul 24, 201901:03:36