2 Dummies That Just Watch: A Sports Podcast Between Friends

St. John’s made Duke work for it, but the Red Storm’s season came to an end in the Sweet 16. We break down where the game slipped away, how Duke’s zone changed everything, and why the lack of a true point guard felt like the biggest issue when it mattered most. We also check in on the bracket standings and who still has a shot to win the pool.

Elsewhere in the episode, LeeJay sounds off on the backlash to lower speed limits in school zones, we react to one of the strangest crime stories you’ll...

The last time the St. John's men's basketball team found themselves in the Sweet 16 was in 1999 when Will and Erik were sophomores at St. John's. Time flies.

Will and Erik preview St. John's' Sweet 16 matchup against Duke Friday night in the nation's capital. Erik is actually a Duke fan despite going to St. John's, so we get both perspectives in this bonus episode. 

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Spring Training is over and it's time for some real baseball as the season opens in San Francisco Wednesday night between the Giants and Yankees. The Mets start their season Thursday afternoon at Citi Field against the Pirates.

This is a bit of a different episode this week as we dive right in to the discussion about with Mets and the Yankees. Larry Fleisher joins us for the Yankees segment as the Dummies chat about what we expect from baseball in New York in 2026. 

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It's finally time to go dancing!

We don't chat about St. John's too much on the podcast, but it's that time of the year again, so Will made sure to invite Larry Fleisher back to the show to talk about the Red Storm's performance in the Big East Tournament, as well as their prospects in the NCAA Tournament starting Friday night. 

But alas, the conversation about St. John's continued with Erik and LeeJay, who didn't agree with St. John's getting a No. 5 seed for the second year in a row. 

The Dummies also gi...

This week was one of those situations where delaying the podcast a few days actually worked to our benefit! This year's NFL free agency period was insane, and both the Jets and Giants were right in the middle of it. 

Geno Smith is back at quarterback for the Jets, and LeeJay is...ok with it? The Giants are looking much better on paper than they did last year. The big question at the end of the day for both teams is whether any of this will really matter?

The Dummies also go through some of t...

We'll be back with a regular episode on Thursday, but please enjoy the audio from our watchalong this past Sunday of the Knicks,Lakers game!

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Let's face, this time of the year is tough for sports chatter. So, we figured we'd do something a little bit different: we each came to the table with a topic of our own. 

LeeJay discussed Jalen Brunson and the Knicks, Erik talked about how Mets fans need to chill about anointing Nolan McLean the next best thing, and Will believes the Mets should start Carson Benge in right field to start the season. 

Of course, we also have a lot of shenanigans in this particular episode as we criticize pizza and bagels made in Bo...

The NBA Draft has turned the NBA regular season into a “race to the bottom” and the league finally looks ready to do something about it.

In Episode 90 of Two Dummies That Just Watch, Will and LeeJay dig into the NBA Draft 2026 / tanking problem, why it’s gotten so blatant (hello, Nets), and what changes could actually fix it. We react to Adam Silver’s frustration and the league’s latest signals that a crackdown is coming.

Sticking to the NBA, we also check in on how the Knicks are doing post All-Star break. LeeJay is frustra...

Can you believe the Mets and Yankees play baseball this weekend?! It's that time of the year again as New York's baseball teams are in Florida preparing for the 2026 season. 

Believe it or not, the Mets and the Yankees do have a lot of similarities heading into Opening Day next month. There are question marks surrounding both pitching staff, whether it's the starters or relievers. There's also a tremendous amount of pressure on both teams to go on playoff runs. 

For the Mets, can the new faces elevate this team to the next level. For th...

The NFL season is officially in the books, and Super Bowl 60 is in the rearview mirror. This week on Two Dummies That Just Watch, Will Hernandez and Erik Pimentel recap the big game from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, where the Seattle Seahawks handled the New England Patriots and secured their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. It wasn’t a classic, but it still gave us plenty to chat about—what worked, what didn’t, and what it means heading into next season.

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On this episode of Two Dummies That Just Watch, we kick things off with the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame voting controversy — and how the process may have kept Bill Belichick out on the first ballot (including the “80% / 40-of-50 selectors” detail and why the Hall put out a warning about leaks). We also get into the Eli Manning debate and what “first ballot” really means in the NFL context. 

From there, we shift to Super Bowl 60 with preview of  the New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks — including the Vegas line, over/under, and our picks 

And because...

The Mets’ offseason picture finally comes into focus heading into Port St. Lucie: Bo Bichette arrives, the Mets land a true top-of-the-rotation starter by trading for Freddy Peralta, and we run through the rest of the additions (Devin Williams, Luis Robert Jr., Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, Luke Weaver, Luis Garcia, Vidal Bruján, Craig Kimbrel) while reacting to one big headline: Vegas now has the Mets favored to win the NL East, as well as a top favorite to win the World Series.

Then LeeJay drops the bar...

It’s official: John Harbaugh is the new head coach of the New York Giants.
Harbaugh and the Giants reportedly agreed to a 5-year deal worth $20M per year, and the biggest headline isn’t the money — it’s the power structure.

We dig into Ian O’Connor’s detailed reporting from The Athletic on how this got done, including the behind-the-scenes maneuvering from the Mara family, why Harbaugh demanded clarity on who he reports to (spoiler: John Mara), and what it means for the Giants’ entire operation moving forward.

Then we spin around the NFL as the...

Pitchers & catchers are less than 30 days away from reporting, but the Mets’ 2026 roster still feels unfinished. The 2 Dummies break down what’s left to fix, what big-name free agents are still out there, and whether the national perception of the Mets matches reality outside NYC.

On the hardwood, as we approach the NBA midseason mark and ask: Is it time for the Nets to go get a superstar — and is Ja Morant that guy? Plus, the Knicks’ recent skid (and why Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t the villain).

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Let's face it: it hasn't been great for New Jersey NFL football the last decade outside of a fluke Giants playoff berth. These franchises are down, and down bad. That being said, what does each team need to do to improve?

The Avengers team has come together for the first episode of 2026 as we put our GM caps on to figure out what these teams needs to do differently. 

In this NFL-themed episode, the Dummies revisit what they said during the 2025 NFL preview episode. Spoiler alert: we got some things wrong. 

We also qu...

This is it! It's our last episode of the year as the 2 Dummies are on holiday break until January 5. That being said, it's a bit of a different show this week as we wind down the year. We have a smorgasbord of topics to get into including, Jeff McNeil's trade to the A's, the aftermath of the Knicks winning the NBA Cup, and some quick thoughts on the Giants and Jets.

We also have NFL Week 17 Best Bets, and finally, the Avengers crew picks three sports stories from 2025 that will have an affect on 2026.

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You know the drill by now. But before we get into our best bets for Week 16, Erik and Will check in on what's going on with the Giants as far as their future head coach search and what to do with that top draft pick.

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LeeJay preached patience when the Knicks started the season 2-3. He asked everyone to hold off on their judgement until after 25 games. Well, here we are and the Knicks are 18-7 and have won 9 of their last 10 games as they get set to play the Spurs for the NBA Cup Tuesday night. Will peppers LeeJay with some questions about the Knicks season so far.

We also chat about the Nets, who are hellbent on continuing to stockpile draft picks. 

Our halftime topic is about Dick Van Dyke turning 100 years old. The topic gives us a g...

Week 15 in the NFL is shaping up to be an important one for a lot of teams. And we already got a glimpse of that Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Bucs lost to the Atlanta Falcons on a last second field goal. 

There are other similar matchups in Week 15 where teams with playoff aspirations are playing subpar teams. But, this is the NFL, where anything can happen. The Dummies pick some of the games with major playoff implications. 

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The title says it all. We also did an emergency podcast Tuesday after word got out that Edwin Diaz was signing a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But then Wednesday happened and word got around that Pete Alonso, the Mets' franchise leader in homers, is set to sign a 5-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Just exactly what the hell is happening in Flushing?! The Dummies discuss.

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After we recorded last week, we learned that the Mets signed Devin Williams to a 3-year, $51 million deal. Right now, he's the Mets closer. But was it a mistake for the Mets to chase Williams first without first resigning Edwin Diaz? The Dummies discuss. 

We also chat about other offseason musings, specifically the current situation regarding Pete Alonso. He's meeting with the Red Sox and Orioles while at the Winter Meetings.

Our halftime topic is a review of the Netflix documentary Who Killed the Montreal Expos.

On the other side of the break, we...

We've come to a point with the New York Giants that the things happening off the field are more interesting than the games themselves. Will and Erik chat about the Giants' loss to the Patriots Monday night, whether Jaxson Dart is going to get himself killed, and what the hell is going on with Abdul Carter.

And then you know the drill. We give you our 5 best bets for the week, and with the playoffs looming, we take a look at the current playoff picture in the AFC and the NFC. 

Please enjoy!

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We know the MLB offseason is about to be filled with hotstove chatter with the Winter Meetings set to start next week, but the Mets have a lot of drama surrounding them in the offseason. While we recorded before the Devin Williams news broke, we discussed the recent New York Post report about Francisco Lindor. This guy continues to be a problem. 

This week's halftime show is an old men rant of sorts.

On the other side of the break, we chat about recent comments from Josh Hart and Steve Kerr about the NBA season a...

We decided that we're doing something different this week, and for the rest of the regular season: we're not going to give best bets for the local teams. 

Let's face it, they've been dreadful, so why waste our energy. Now, we will preview the locals and discuss what happened this past week. But we thought it was better to give you five picks that don't involve the Jets and Giants. 

Please enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Well, it's the episode that we've been putting off for weeks and it's finally here as we take a look back at the 2025 Mets season. And wouldn't you know it, we had a trade to discuss that fit nicely with the conversation as New York made its first major move of the offseason by trading Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien. 

We cover it all in this episode: the trade, the rise and fall of the 2025 New York Mets, the awful pitching, the questions around Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso, and who stays and w...

It's going to be really difficult for the Dummies to watch the local teams again this season. This is what happens when your teams are absolute trash year after year after year. While the Dummies gave their picks for the local teams for Week 12, they might be doing something other than watching the Jets and Giants on Sunday. 

Of course, we get into the rest of the picks for Weeks 12 as teams begin really jockeying for playoff position as the season is about to enter the final stretch. 

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Depending on who you ask, the New York Knicks are either heading in the right direction or the sky is falling. LeeJay thinks the worries are complete nonsense as we dive into how the Knicks are doing so far this season as they just started a 5-game road trip.

Staying on the NBA theme, we get into the recent Draymond Green situation. His tough guy card has hereby been revoked.

We then spend a considerable amount of time talking baseball as we head into our mega baseball episode next week. We talk about the recent...

It's that time of the week again for the 2 Dummies as we're back with best bets for Week 11. 

But first, with LeeJay back from his trip to North Carolina, we get his thoughts on the Giants firing Brian Daboll and we collectively give our updated thoughts on the situation. There's a bit to discuss in that area. 

Of course, we give our best bests for both the Jets and Giants, and then we get into the rest of the NFL . 

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Well, it finally happened: the New York Giants fired Brian Daboll as their head coach! But, it comes with caveats.

The Giants are keeping Joe Schoen as the GM. And somehow, defensive coordinator Shane Bowen still has a job.

Will and Erik are on hand to break it all down, including Sunday's loss to the Bears, and where the Giants go from here. 

It's an episode dedicated solely to the Giants!

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Before we made our picks for Week 10, we had to take some time to discuss the NFL trading deadline action. And boy, was it something. 

The New York Jets made some major moves, trading away key defensive players in Sauce Gardner (Colts) and Quinnen Williams (Cowboys) for a bunch of draft picks. Now, the Jets front office and coaching staff can remold the roster in their image. As for the Giants, they did nothing!

Of course, we then make the picks for the the Giants and Jets, before we get into the rest of our p...

The New York Giants have started 2-7 for the third straight season, but yet head coach Brian Daboll STILL has a job. Why and how is this the case? Will Hernandez and Erik Pimentel break down Big Blue's latest debacle.

Now that we're halfway through the NFL season, it's time to reevaluate where we are and where some teams are going in the second half.

Our halftime topic dives into Erik's renewed interest in sports card collecting. Is Will next?

On the other side of the break, it's all baseball as we discuss...

Week 9 marks the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season, and it's been unpredictable at times. And our best bets have sometimes mirrored the season!

With the Jets on a bye week, we preview the Giants game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. And then, of course, we give our pick for that game!

As a bonus this week with no Jets game, we give you four other best bets from around the league. We also each dive into one game on the schedule that really have our interest. 

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The New York Jets' long national nightmare is over! They finally won a game, and did so in Cincinnati Sunday against the Bengals just hours after learning of the passing of franchise legend Nick Mangold. Is LeeJay now optimistic the Jets can win enough games to not call the season a complete disaster?

On the other side of the aisle, Will is done with Giants' head coach Brian Daboll, who is now 21-39-1 in almost four full seasons in New York. How much more of this can Giants fans take?

Our halftime topic is...

We're about at the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season! It's time for Week 8, which also means it's time for another edition of our new weekly episode during the season as we give our best bets for you gambling heathens!

We're also chatting about what lies ahead Sunday for both the Giants and Jets. Can the Giants beat the Eagles for the second time in three weeks coming off last week's disaster in Denver? Can the Jets finally win a game, and do it against a rejuvenated Cincinnati Bengals? It's business as usual as we give our...

Can you believe a new NBA season is upon us? It seems like yesterday when we were just discussing the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. While the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers, there are a lot of expectations on New York to make it to the NBA Finals, even win it. As for the Brooklyn Nets? Well, we don't know what the hell is going on with them. 

We don't have a real halftime topic this week, but LeeJay had something to say about people that ask for the bread to be scooped out of a...

We're quickly approaching the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season! It's time for Week 7, which also means it's time for another edition of our new weekly episode during the season as we give our best bets for you gambling heathens!

We're also chatting about what lies ahead Sunday for both the Giants and Jets. Can the Giants keep the momentum going in Denver? Can the Jets finally win a game, and do it against a streaking Carolina Panthers. It's business as usual as we give our picks for the Giants and Jets.

After we give...

The New York Jets remain the sole winless team in the NFL as they continue to find ways to lose week in and week out. LeeJay didn't necessarily want to discuss the Week 6 loss to the Broncos in London. But he thinks head coach Aaron Glenn needs to make a change at quarterback because Justin Fields ain't it.

Our halftime topic this week has to do with New York City suing various social media companies, claiming said entities have contributed to a mental health crisis with youth. 

On the other side of the break, we c...

The New York Giants beat the Eagles on Thursday Night Football. We repeat: the New York Giants beat the Eagles on Thursday Night Football. Will Hernandez and Erik Pimentel are on hand to break it all down as the G-Men improve to 2-4 on the year.

Then, it's time for the rest of the picks for Week 6, including the London game between the Jets and Broncos. We also get into the rest of our picks for Week 6 and dive into one game on the schedule that really have our interest. 

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What more can the Dummies say about the Giants and Jets. The teams are a combined 1-9 to start the 2025 NFL season. How much more can the Dummies take?

Our halftime topic this one is a doozy: the Mark Sanchez situation.

On the other side of the break, LeeJay loses his shit about the Mets as we discuss the changes to the the coaching staff.

And finally, LeeJay has Will blind rank Halloween candy. The No. 1 is absolutely atrocious and disgusting! 

Please enjoy!

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Can you believe it's already Week 5 of the 2025 season?! Well, that means it's time for another edition of our new weekly episode during the season as we give our best bets for you gambling heathens!

This week's episode is a little different. Because LeeJay wasn't on our last regular episode, he breaks down what happened in the Jets' recent loss to the Miami Dolphins. After that, it's business as usual as we give our picks for the Giants and Jets.

Before we get into the rest of our picks, we give you our Top 5 NFL...