Episodes

  • When Ex-Teammates Collide

    When Ex-Teammates Collide
    Jun 30 2026
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark contemplate the outcome of the upcoming Dodgers-Padres series. Will they retain their considerable lead? Can Walker Buehler silence his former Dodger teammates in San Diego? After a flagrant throat punch that initially went uncalled, is the WNBA finally motivated to protect Caitlin Clark, its most valuable and marketable star? Can Darryn Peterson thrive in Salt Lake City after a turbulent year at Kansas? How does Pat Riley integrate Giannis Antetokounmpo into an already star-studded Miami roster? And, with NIL and the transfer portal gutting high school recruiting, will college football be recognizable in a decade?
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    15 mins
  • A Spectacle on the White House Lawn

    A Spectacle on the White House Lawn
    Jun 23 2026
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark marvel at the politically-tinged UFC extravaganza staged at the White House. Did Dana White really pay for the whole thing, or will taxpayers somehow foot the bill? How is an injured Dodgers squad somehow leading their division? Does money truly buy baseball immortality, and can Andy Pages help the team survive through the injuries? Is college baseball's bracket system punishing excellence with UCLA's stunning College World Series exit despite a 52-8 record? And is Jalen Brunson already cementing a Knicks legacy for the ages, while the defending Champions rank only fourth in 2027 title odds?
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    19 mins
  • Saturday Night Showdown

    Saturday Night Showdown
    Jun 16 2026
    Fred, Art, and Mark are amazed at how the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to take a 3-1 series lead over the Spurs, drawing 25 million viewers despite concerns about physical play and officiating. Can they close it out Saturday in San Antonio, or will it head to Game 6? In a pivotal court battle with yet untold ramifications, Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby won a key ruling amid his $6 million NIL deal. Does this signal that college football's amateur status is gone for good? And will Dodgers' Andy Pages breakout year earn him consideration as a legitimate MVP candidate?
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    17 mins
  • The Big Apple’s Hometown Underdogs

    The Big Apple’s Hometown Underdogs
    Jun 9 2026
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark are puzzled about the Knicks entering Game 2 as five-and-a-half-point underdogs against San Antonio after a 12-game playoff win streak. How does a team that swept Philadelphia and Cleveland get laid that kind of number? The Rams have acquired Myles Garrett, with the Super Bowl returning to SoFi, and if Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to join him, is any offensive line in the NFC safe? Can Mike Vrabel keep New England’s locker room drama-free with A.J. Brown bringing his elite talent to Drake May's Patriots? And at Saratoga, does Commandment have what it takes to own the Belmont Stakes?
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    19 mins
  • David vs Goliath in the Western Conference Final

    David vs Goliath in the Western Conference Final
    Jun 9 2026
    Fred, Art, and Laura Fred, Art, and Laura are eagerly anticipating the outcome of Saturday's NBA Western Conference Game 7. Has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lost his championship magic? Can Victor Wembanyama silence Oklahoma City and send San Antonio to the Finals? While the Knicks' 11-game winning streak is historic, will double-digit days of rest make them stale against a red-hot Western Conference survivor? Are USA Today's surprising quarterback rankings, with Josh Allen topping the list, genuinely accurate or wildly off base? And can UCLA baseball's jaw-dropping 57-5 record translate into a College World Series championship for John Savage's Bruins?
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    11 mins
  • Is Wemby in a Galaxy All His Own?

    Is Wemby in a Galaxy All His Own?
    May 26 2026
    Fred, Art, and Laura are glued to the NBA playoffs as Victor Wembanyama's Spurs and Oklahoma City are deadlocked, while Jalen Brunson engineered a breathtaking 22-point comeback to stun Cleveland. Is Wembanyama already an all-time great in the making? Is James Harden's statue defense finally catching up with New York? Football surprises abound, with Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers, and Joe Burrow boldly guaranteeing Cincinnati a Super Bowl. Will Rodgers retire, or does he truly have one last miracle season left? And is Burrow's guarantee pure genius — or the most expensive bulletin-board material in the AFC?
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    13 mins
  • Lasting Legacies

    Lasting Legacies
    May 19 2026
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark mourn the loss of several sports legends this week, including NBA pioneer Jason Collins, who passed away at 47 from glioblastoma. With no other openly gay active players remaining, who will carry on his legacy? After bouncing back from surprising losses to San Francisco, can Dodger pitching survive a Padres’ rotation that is otherwise firing on all cylinders, but features a struggling Manny Machado? And as the NBA Draft Combine opens in Chicago, could the transfers of LeBron James to the Warriors and Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Lakers actually happen?
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    18 mins
  • What Price Fandom?

    What Price Fandom?
    May 12 2026
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark wonder if the injury-depleted Lakers, minus Luka Dončić and Jarred Vanderbilt, can find a way to outplay the Oklahoma City Thunder. Are fans and J.J. Redick justified for being skeptical of the officiating? Did longshot Golden Tempo's breathtaking Kentucky Derby victory expose deeper concerns about horse racing's safety? Is the Triple Crown schedule too grueling for today's thoroughbreds? And has professional sports finally reached a breaking point where $4 million LIV Golf paydays dwarf Sam Snead's entire career earnings, and World Cup fans near Gillette Stadium are paying $95 just to board a train?
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    17 mins