Fringe Fanatics Sports Podcast

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By: Chad Lee and Chris Zane

The Premier Uncensored Sports Podcast for the Fringe Fanatics: We aren’t your average sports talk!

Blowout Bonanza
#153
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Week 8 in the NFL was full of Blowouts with the average loss being by 19 pts, and there were some insane games. The NBA's first week has come and gone, and we talk about some of the surprises and letdowns so far. We race through our breakdown of the Mexico GP, and the disappointing end to UFC 321! 

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St. Thomas, the Savior #88🪽
#152
10/22/2025

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Week 7  in the NFL has come and gone, and it was filled with some wild games. First and foremost, the Broncos' 33-point 4th quarter comeback over the Giants. Chris Rosa (  ⁨@giantscarbcrush⁩   ), Host of the  ⁨@NYGiantsRush⁩ Podcast, joined us to break down the game and the Giants' outlook afterward. The NBA Season tipped off, and the NHL is getting rolling. We also break down the Austin GP, and the upcoming UFC 321.

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Lions in the Kingdom
#151
10/15/2025

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This week, we break down our week 6 games of the week before hitting the headlines of the NFL. Then Tyler Sawa ( @TylerSawa ). The Host of the @thepridepodcast joins us to discuss the Lions recent struggles, his trip to Arrowhead for the Lions vs. [Opponent]look on the rest of the season. Then we quickly run down the NHL, MLB, and F1, before hitting the Daly Dose of Excellence. 

Featuring the Music of  ⁨@RadkeyRock⁩  

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Parity Party
#150
10/08/2025

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Parity runs rampant, not just through the NCAAF but also the NFL. The playing field has never been this level, and it's apparent! We have Chris from  ⁨@BrokenBellNetwork⁩ and host of The Philly Philly Podcast join us to break down the Eagles loss to Chris Zane's Broncos, and their outlook on the season. We run long this episode but we hit a chunk of the NBA, MLB, and NHL Headlines, before recapping UFC 320!

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Deja Vu-Doo
#149
10/01/2025

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This week, we have a little case of Deja Vu. After a brief hiatus, we return with another Seahawks guest, Bryce Coutts of the Hawks Eye Podcast. He joins us to break down the gutty win against the Cardinals and the outlook on the rest of the season. We then break down Week 4 of the NFL, from the big games, to the injuries and big stories. We spend the rest of the pod, hitting the headlines of the NBA, NHL, and discussing the MLB playoff picture before previewing UFC 320!

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To Win Games, You Have To Win The Game
#148
09/17/2025

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Was week 2 a case of Deja Vu for your team, or were they able to flip the script as things came to a close? Maybe you lost your QB for the foreseeable future, maybe your part owner/analayst/coach is causing controversy yet again. We have Brandan Schulze ( @SeahawkersPodcast ), Host of the SeaHawkers Pod, joining us to discuss their season so far and where they are headed. We run down the big games of the College Week, and Preview the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend. The DDOE is none other than Terence "Bud"...


Week 1 Overreactions
#147
09/10/2025

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This week, we dive deep into the first week of the NFL. Overreactions were abundant this week for all teams, both good and bad.  The greybeards of the league were looking good, with Rodgers, Smith, Flacco, and Stafford leading their teams to wins. There were already some significant injuries which we touched on, and the return of... Kick Returns. Since the rule adjustment,  returns are up 75%. We squeeze in a rundown of the Monza GP right before we have Tyler Sawa ( @Tyler_Sawa ), host of the Pride Podcast, join us to discuss all th...


Demolition in Deutschland
#146
09/03/2025

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THE TIME IS NOW!!! Football is back full time as the NFL is set to kick off tomorrow night, and we had a full slate of NCAA Football to cover as week 1 came to a conclusion Monday night! We cover all the pertinent headlines for the NFL, NCAA, NBA, and we spend a good chunk of time on the Dutch Grand Prix this Sunday, which was full of wrecks!

#NFL #NFLWEEK1 #NCAAF #COLLEGEFOOTBALL #DUTCHGP #F1 #LARRYPICKETJR #STEPHENWILSONJR #NBA #mlb 

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FFFF III
#145
08/28/2025

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This week is a little off the rails as this episode generally tends to be! We hit a couple headlines throughout the world of sports, but the main focus is the Fringe Fanatics Fantasy Football Draft III!!! This is our first draft with zoom and a couple of the boys joined us to hang out and draft along with us this year. Samir, Dan, and our boy Justin all hopped on for the ride, as we pick our teams and strive for the championship. Someone needs to unseat our back to back Champ...


The Boys In Blue... Are Back?
#144
08/20/2025

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This week, we tackle week 2 of Pre-Season in the NFL, everything from starters being named, to holdouts...Holding out. In the NBA, we have John Wall's retirement and Rick Carlisle getting extended by the Pacers, and when it comes to the PGA, it's the same ol' same ol' as Scotty Scheffler wins again! Steven Ben-David ( @BlitzDallas ) joins us to talk all things Boys in Blue, as well as his new venture with @CEOSportsShow. After the music break featuring the Bites, Knockin' On The Door, we run down the MLB and UFC319, before ending...


Daaaaa Bears
#143
08/13/2025

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This week, have our first Bears insider, Dhruv Khoul from  ⁨@SportsMockery⁩ . We discuss the changes in the Windy City, and what they mean for this upcoming season. We touch on the NBA schedule release for the first week and the Christmas Day games. UFC and Dana White broke the internet this week with their merger that effectively eradicated Pay Per View, and Mathew Golden gets the nod this week for the Daily Dose of Excellence!!!

#Chicago #Bears #DaBears #NFL #FantasyFootball #FantasySleepers #CalebWilliams #UFC #ParamountPlus #NBA #MathewGolden

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With a Grain of Salt
#142
08/06/2025

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We've reached a point where we can't wait for the Pre-Season NFL, something we never thought we'd say. We are discussing NFL Training camp, which brings news and updates that need to be taken with a grain of salt.  We hit the news and headlines around the World of Sports, and we spend a good amount of time on the Hungarian GP and the drama brewing at McLaren!

#NFL #trainingcamp #preseason #lukadoncic #SpeedwayClassic #NBA #WNBA #MLB #NHL #F1 #HungarianGP #McLaren

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LeBron is Pregnant?!?!?
#141
07/30/2025

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Football has returned!!! The Hall of Fame game is this Thursday, and we are discussing all the happenings around Training Camps, the kiss heard round the sports world. LeBron is suing everybody for hurting his feelings, and the New look Luka graced the cover of Men's Health. The MLB and the Cubs lose a Hall of Famer too soon, Gambling investigations are on the rise, and Bryce Harper cusses out the Commissioner!

We also throw you a curveball and have Comedian Mike Ryan join the Podcast. He is the Producer of...


Camp Is In Session
#140
07/23/2025

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That's right, NFL Training Camp is in full effect. We discuss some of the bigger holdouts heading into training camp, as well as some of the drama surrounding the NFLPA. We are joined by Michael Oliva from the Dolphins Talk Podcast to discuss their offseason acquisitions and the outlook heading into the 2025 season.

We also generated our draft order for the 3rd annual Fringe Fanatics Fantasy Football League, before we cover the rest of the headlines from all the other major sports, and tip our cap to OZZY as the Daly...


2nd Annual Colorado Collectors Forum: Live Stream
#139
07/22/2025

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We make the trek out to Lone Tree to the Denver South Marriott for the 2nd Annual Colorado Collectors Forum. After an amazing inaugural event featuring over 115 regional vendors and 218 tables, we welcome you to return for year 2! Over 13000 SF of Sports cards, Pokémon, and collectibles, and one Podcast Fringe Fanatics!!! We chat with the people and do our best to bring you all the sports we can! Chris Zane got the special bonus of recognizing Broncos Guard Quinn Meinerz and convincing Chad Lee, a Chiefs fan, to take the picture.


Duuuval!!!
#138
07/02/2025

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We are back after a week off, and boy did a lot happen while we were gone. The NBA Finals, and Stanley Cup Final are finished and we dive head first into wild and crazy NBA Free agency. Before that, though, we have Wigg host of the Locked on Jaguars Podcast, join us to discuss the upward trajectory of the Jags next season. As always we hit all the pertinent headlines from the core 4 sports, and F1.

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Canadian Groundhog Day
#137
06/18/2025

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This week's episode features a heaping helping of Chris Zane and Chad Lee! After touching on our week apart from one another, we dive headfirst into the nitty-gritty sports news. It's a light week of NFL as mini-camps are still underway, and we will start to shift gears into the MLB, which will be one of our main focuses after we return from our week break. We break down JJ Spaun's incredible win at Oakmont in the US Open. We touch on a gripping Canadian GP with McLaren crashes and Mercedes dominance. We...


America's Favorite Pastime
#136
06/11/2025

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This week we are, you got just the two of us, and after touching on our weeks, we get into the thick of it. NFL headlines, updates on the NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup Final. We break down UFC 316 and preview the upcoming Canadian GP this weekend. We ask the question, is College Sports officially broken after the recent NCAA settlement?

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Mad Max: Fury Road
#135
06/04/2025

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This week is chock-full of fun stuff!!! We hit the headlines as always, but we were lucky enough to have Eric Kleinschmidt join us from the Acme Army Packers Podcast to discuss all things Packers, but he also reminds us that we do this for the connections we get to make, due in part to the show. We also crash head-on into the Spanish GP's crazy final laps, Mad Max is on the loose, and we preview UFC 316 this weekend with an epic rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley!


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Kingdome Come: Farzin Returns
#134
05/28/2025

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This week, Farzin Vousoughian ( Host of the Chiefs Zone Podcast ) joins us again to break down the Chiefs' offseason and preview the upcoming season, as OTAs officially kick off this week. We tackle the headlines of the NFL, Punters get paid, and DT to the Ring of Fame. We give you rundowns on all 4 conference Final match-ups in the NHL and NBA, and the mundane Monaco GP.


#Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom #NFL #offseason #OTAs #NBA #NHL #NBAPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs

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Back to Basics
#133
05/21/2025

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It's just the Terrible Twosome this week, we deep dive into the NBA and NHL finals, as well as the storylines leading up to them. We talked about all the paydays in the NFL this last week, we discussed the Emilia Romagna GP, and Scottie Scheffler's 3rd Major win at the Players Championship Sunday.

#nfl #nba #nhl #nbaplayoffs #nhlplayoffs #f1 #emiliaromagnagp #PGA #playerschampionship #scottiescheffler 

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Matt Angeli: Club 124
#132
05/14/2025

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This week, we had an awesome guest! Matt Angeli joined us, one of the 24 confirmed members of Club 124. This means he has seen a home game for every team in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB—an amazing feat by a true Fanatic!

We also dive deep into the NBA and NHL Playoffs as the 2nd round is about over for both and we head for the conference finals. As always, we cover the major headlines from all the major sports!!!



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Heartbreakers & Hope Makers
#131
05/07/2025

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This week, Justin Graver (  ⁨@TitansFilmRoom⁩ ) joins us. He hosts the Music City Audible Podcast (  ⁨@MusicCityAudiblePodcast⁩ ) and Producer of the Heed the Call (  ⁨@HeedTheCallpod⁩ ) NFL Podcast. His podcast is about all things Titans, so we discuss their 2025 Draft class led by Cam Ward, the new hope at QB!

We also cover the NBA and NHL Playoffs, full of heartbreaks and incredible moments so far. Thrilling Game winners and last-second scoring chances are abundant this year.

#NFL #titans #nfldraft #camward #nbaplayoffs #nhlplayoffs #HeedTheCall #MusicCityAudible

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Little Giants, Big Dreams
#130
04/30/2025

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This week, we have Chris Rosa, Host of the NY Giants Rush Podcast, join us to discuss the Giants' 2025 Draft Class. Many National Pundits have said the Giants may have won the NFL Draft if their trading back into the first to select Jaxson Dart Pans out. Chris gives us his thoughts, feelings, and his outlook on the 2025 season.

We also give a rundown on the NBA and NHL Playoffs, touch on the upcoming Miami GP, and spend 5 minutes on how terrible the Colorado Rockies are!

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Behind Enemy Lines: Stars Edition
#129
04/23/2025

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This week we have Stone Strankman from  @ApolloHOU Media, who hosts the Clean Sheet of Ice Podcast, which covers all things hockey in Texas, especially the  @dallasstars ! We break down the matchup between the Stars and  @ColoradoAvalanche , in what may be the best series on the way to the Stanley Cup Final. Stone hints at a possible NHL team coming to Houston!!!

As always, we cover the week's major headlines across all sports: NFL | NBA | NHL | F1 | UFC  | PGA

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McLaren, McIlroy, McDonalds, Oh My!
#128
04/16/2025

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This last week was a hootenanny when it came to the world of Sports, and we get into all of it this week. From Rory's magical Masters win to the Bahrain GP, UFC 314, the end of the NBA regular season, and the start of the NBA Play-In Tournament. We also have friend of the show Justin Kirk joining us, a fan of all things Denver Sports, we talk about the recent changes for the Nuggets and their outlook heading into the playoffs. 

 

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Gr8tness | Post Malone
#127
04/09/2025

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This week is a doozy of an episode! We have the Hockey Troll join us from the Official Caps Chirp Podcast ( @CapsChirp ) to break down the fantastic feat of Alexander Ovechkin as he passes the Great One ( Wayne Gretzky ) for all-time goal leader with 895. We also dive into the upcoming NHL Playoffs.

In other news, the Nuggets broke the internet yesterday with the firing of Coach Michael Malone, a move no one saw coming with three games left in the season. We try to make sense of it all and break...


Joker Vs Ant Man: The Preview
#126
04/02/2025

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This week, we have Evan from the  ⁨@The_Daily_Wolves⁩ Podcast join us, and it just so happens, the  ⁨@DenverNuggets⁩ were taking on the  ⁨@timberwolves⁩ in what could be an eventual  ⁨@NBA⁩ Playoffs rematch. We discuss the upcoming game and how we feel our teams will fare in the playoffs. As always, we've hit the headlines in all the major sports, and we're featuring the music of @theyoungwolfrocknrolloffic9721 (The Young Wolf) all month long!

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Chalk it up, Cinderellas Sent Packin'
#125
03/26/2025

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This week, we recap our fun weekend with our sponsor, SDO Collectibles, at the Colorado Collectors Forum Warm Up Card Show, held at the Marriott in Lone Tree, Colorado. From our pack breaks to our newfound friends, we had a blast. We also discuss the remaining teams in the Sweet Sixteen, as there aren't any Cinderella's left, thanks to the chalk (betting favorites) sending them home.

We run down the gamut of the headlines for the usual suspects: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA Men's & Women's, F1, and UFC. We also had some...


Breaking the Huddle with Bram
#124
03/19/2025

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This week, Bram Hillsman joins us from the Warriors Huddle Podcast to discuss the team's recent success with the addition of Jimmy Butler. The Warriors' seven-game win streak was broken Monday night by the Nuggets' second-stringers, we discuss what went down in that game and the outlook heading forward into the playoffs.


We break down the Australian Grand Prix as McLaren and Lando continue their dominance to start the F1 season. March Madness is upon us, as we get ready to get swept up into the bracket challenges...


Hankerin' For Some Tamperin'
#123
03/12/2025

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In this episode we take a deep dive into Free Agency.... Sorry, the legal tampering period in the NFL. Come along for the ride as we give you the rundown on each team's biggest retentions and additions.

Jackson Gatlin ( @JKGatlin ) joins us from the Locked on Rockets to discuss their incredible turn around this season and their ascension to the middle of the pack in the Western Conference after years of mediocrity since the James Harden trade.

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The Episode With... Some Sports
#122
03/05/2025

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In this episode, we take the current downturn in sports action to take a breather and go on some tangents. We couldn't make it a whole episode without some sports... So there is some sports. Please tune in and come along for the ride, we are at the wheel with no real destination! 

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The Good Boy Has Landed
#121
02/26/2025

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Our unofficial Mascot John Daly launched his own brand of Hard Seltzers Good Boy Vodka Seltzers, and they finally arrived in Colorado. Chad Lee tracked them down and we crack a couple open and discuss the happenings in the World of the #NFL | #NBA | #NHL | #mlb | #ufc as well as what cool sports Docuseries we have been watching this week.

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FFSP: 001 Chris Zane vs. Lil' Nitro
#120
02/19/2025

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This week Chris Zane must face his Fantasy League punishment head-on at the end of the show, as he had the worst team in our Fantasy League this year. We also have Alex Beal joining us from the Counter Option Podcast to discuss all things NBA as we head into the final push of the season after the All Star Fiasco.

As always, we hit all the major headlines across all the major sports, with an emphasis on the incredible Four Nations Tournament going on in the NHL!

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Eagles Fly Highest
#119
02/12/2025

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The big game has come and gone, and the Philadelphia Eagles sit atop the NFL. We break down the game and the heartbreak for Chiefs fans after one of their worst performances in years. We also have Ben Garcia from the Locked on Suns podcast join us to talk about the tumultuous locker room after the trade deadline came and went in the NBA with no moves of significance for the big 3 out there.

We break down the news of the @NBA, and we discuss the 4 Nations break in the @NHL...


Cheesesteaks Vs. BBQ: SB59 Preview
#118
02/05/2025

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We have the other half of the Philly Philly Podcast ( @cevsportspodcastnetwork6963 ) Eric Perugini on to help us break down Super Bowl 59! The showdown before the SHOWDOWN!! We go over both teams strengths and weaknesses, and keys to their success.

We run down the recent  @NFL trade news and coaching hires, and we break down the trades that broke the  @NBA over the weekend. We also hit the  @NHL and keep you updated on Ovechkin's quest for the Great One, as well as preview  @ufc 312!

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Avalanches & Trade Deadlines
#117
01/29/2025

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This week, Kyle Sullivan of the  @LockedOnAvalanche podcast joins us to discuss the Mikko Rantanen trade that broke the  @NHL this weekend. What does it mean for both the  @ColoradoAvalanche and the  @CarolinaHurricanes moving forward.

We also break down the Conference Championships, as we now know who's headed to the Super Bowl. There are also a lot of coaching hires to go through in the  @NFL as well as the approaching  @NBA Trade Deadline and the  @NHL   news of the day.

#Tradenews #afcchampionship #nfcchampionship #avalanche #nfl 

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Divisional Round Hoedown
#116
01/22/2025

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This week, we have a hootenanny of a time breaking down what can only be considered the Divisional Round Hoedown. From the Chiefs battering CJ Stroud and the Texans, the Heartbreaker in the Motor City, or the snow-ridden Eagles and Bills wins, we got 'em all! We also have Chris, Co-Host of the Philly Philly Podcast, joining us to break down the Eagles win and what's in store for the NFC Championship this weekend!

As per usual, we hit the Headlines of all the major sports: #NFL #NBA #NHL #MLB Make...


Tap, Hold & Load In 4K
#115
01/15/2025

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The Wild Card weekend was far from Super, but there was one really good game and it just so happened to involve the  @commanders beating the  @buccaneers with a last second doink 23-20. We had Anthony Armstrong Co-Host of the  @BleavCommanders Podcast and former NFL Wide Receiver to break down the emotional win, and what's ahead in the divisional round against the Lions.

As per the usual, we break down all the news and happenings around the  @NFL |  @NBA | #ncaafootball |  @NHL |  @ufc   , and this week we spend some time breaking down each Wil...


NFL Playoffs Pandemonium
#114
01/07/2025

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It's the first episode of 2025. The NFL season has come to an end, and the playoff bracket is set. Wild Card weekend is primed to be a rip-roaring ride from start to finish. The CFP is winding down as the Semi-Finals are locked in, and we preview the games. The NBA and NHL are at the halfway points and things are starting to shake out!

We also have David Droegemeir joining us from  @LockedOnChargers to break down the Chargers' first regular season under Jim Harbaugh and his outlook on the upcoming P...