MLB's new Hall of Fame class will be revealed next week and who better to discuss it than Hall of Fame reliever Billy Wagner. The former Astro and Met is on to chat about Edwin Diaz's departure, robo-umps, his nerve-wracking trip to Cooperstown, how the game has evolved, and bullpen usage. Also: Wild Card weekend was...well...wild. Bryce Young almost made believers out of everyone and Caleb Williams made the Packers eat some humble (cheese) pie. Bye, Eagles, bye.

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It's the playoffs, baby, and the field is wide open. Newsday's Neil Best is on to talk about the NFL's first-round matchups, his outlook on the Giants and life after retirement (Congrats on 40 years, Neil!). The Panthers squeaked into the playoffs and Cole is looking for even more redemption next week. The Pop Tart Bowl has jumped the shark. And hey, is this it? Is this the year Josh Allen wins a Super Bowl?

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The Chiefs are eliminated and football fans are dancing on the grave, the Cowboys are all but mathematically out, and the playoff picture is coming into view. Dallas Morning News' Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins is on to chat about the Cowboys playoff run that wasn't, owner Jerry Jones, and his time covering the Jets. Plus: Kyle Pitts Jr. fantasy truthers stand up, and Old Man Rivers has some bullets left for the Colts. Also: reminiscing on the greatness of Rob Reiner.

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Edwin Diaz is reportedly a Dodger, Kyle Schwarber is reportedly a Phillie and the stove is piping hot. Former MLB player and analyst Jeff Francouer is on to chat about the Winter Meetings, the Mets, team chemistry, and the one time Carlos Beltran baked an $18 million cake during a game (sort of). Laura is at the Winter Meetings in Orlando and she parses what the Diaz and Schwarber meetings could mean for the big picture, and ole is fascinated by Philip Rivers (possibly) making a comeback. To end the show Cole reads a college football rant from his friend. Plus week 15 picks!

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"We think he married a rock." NJ Advance Media Jets beat writer Andy Vasquez is on to talk about the Jets' stunner over the Falcons, what it means for their future, how Aaron Glenn is trying to flip the script, and the utterly bizarre NFL season thus far. Also: Laura thinks the Colts and Broncos are pretenders, and Cole's faith in the Panthers is rewarded. His faith in the Chiefs is not. It's the 75th episode! Celebrate with us by openly wondering if Aaron Rogers' wife actually exists. The episode ends with Cole's traditional reading of the listener cities (some of course mispronounced)

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The Eagles choked away a game against the Cowboys and Philly fans are absolutely not calling for human sacrifices...right? Jauan Jennings got punched in the groin and Trevon Moehrig got punched in the face. And the Bears might be for real? Plus: The baseball hot stove is heating up. Laura puzzles over the Brandon Nimmo trade while Cole tries to get a feel for the Cardinals shipping Sonny Gray out to Boston. Also, the pod is thankful for its listeners, its guests, and the existence of broccoli casseroles.

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Why don't you have a seat? Emmy-award winning investigative journalist and founder of the "To Catch A Predator" franchise Chris Hansen is on to talk a little Detroit sports and a lot about the career that's led to the capture of hundreds of would-be child predators. He also answers that one burning question: Why all the turtlenecks? Week 11 of the NFL is in the books and the Chiefs are on the outside looking in, vintage Sam Darnold is back (derogatory) and Ja'Marr Chase forgot that cameras exist. Also: We have a Golden Bachelor winner, and it's the woman who divorced Mel before the show started.

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The Chiefs are going into one of their biggest divisional games in recent memory, but could they miss the playoffs? Kansas City Star Chiefs beat writer Pete Sweeney is on to chop up their season and their (quiet) trade deadline. Could Spagnuolo be an eventual option for Giants head coach? Laura is in Las Vegas for the MLB's general manager meetings and has some thoughts on her first trip to the strip. People continue to not know how to travel. Which CSI reigns supreme: the OG, or Miami? (If you say CSI: NY, go straight to jail)

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