Jake's Takes

In this episode Jake concludes the first season of Jake's Takes by doing another NBA Catchup. He starts out the episode by explaining how the NBA In-Season Tournament works (1:54). Then he switches over to the league itself by talking about the Bradely Beal Trade (7:48), the Chris Paul trade (11:39) and the Porzingis Trade (15:50).

In this episode Jake continues his College Athletes Series with his guy Stephen. Stephen is currently a baseball pitcher at Michigan State University. To start the podcast Jake and Stephen talk about Stephen's upbringing and his early days in baseball (3:00). This leads into talking about Stephen's athleticism and what made him love playing sports so much (4:26). Then they shift into Steph...

In this episode Jake is joined by his guy Matt Griffin. Matt has been working in the CMU TV Brodcasting Network for the past 2 years covering both NBA and NFL so in this episode Jake and Matt sit down to talk NBA. To begin Matt talks about his time in radio and how he has gotten better with the more times he has done it (4:25). They start out by talking about Game 5 and what stuck out to them abou...

In this episode Jake launches his first College Athletes Series. In this series Jake will sit down with different College Athletes and explore how they got into the position that they did. In this interview Jake is joined by Rochester University Shooting Guard Brody Parker. To begin the podcast Jake asks Brody about his upbringing (4:26). Then they switch over to talking about how hard work was on...

In this episode Jake is joined by his guy Evan Blanchard in order to discuss some MLB Baseball. They begin the podcast by diving deep into the Detroit Tigers and how their season has gone so far (2:31). After that Jake asks Evan to give him the top 5 contenders that we should be looking out for when the MLB Playoffs are upon us (12:00). 5. Rangers (12:29). 4. Astros (17:10). 3. Dodgers (21:30). 2....

In this episode Jake is joined by his brother AJ Massucci. To begin the podcast AJ and Jake discuss Game 6 and Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals (2:21). After that they shift over to Jaylen Brown and how his horrible performance in Game 7 affects his future with the Celtics and the future of the Celtics team in general (14:11). After talking about the Celtics for way to long Jake and AJ flip...

In this episode Jake catches us up on everything going on in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Jake begins the Podcast by talking about the Eastern Conference Finals (1:32). Then he shifts to the West (13:19). Recorded on 5/26/23

In this podcast Jake is joined by his Hockey guy Peter Murphy in order to catch everybody up on what is going on in the hockey world. To begin the podcast Jake asks Peter about how the Red Wings have been doing (2:06). That leads into a big talk about the lottery and one of the best prospects in the hockey world and that is Connor Bedard (4:48). Then they switch over to talking about the NHL Playo...

In this episode Jake is joined by not one but two Marty's in Marty Hannon and Marty Massucci. In this podcast these three deep dive into the marvel universe after going to see the new Guardians of the Galaxy Movie. They begin the podcast by talking about their instant reactions to the movie (1:11). After that they switch over to looking at the Guardians of the Galaxy movies as a series and whe...

In Part 2 of Episode 19 Jake goes through every single 2nd round NBA Playoff Series. He starts out with Lakers vs Warriors (1:05), then moves to Suns vs Nuggets (7:24), Then goes to the east with Knicks vs Heat (12:22), and Sixers vs Celtics (16:54).

In this Episode Jake is joined again by his guy Giovanni Moceri. They begin the episode by talking a little bit about their last episode together and talk about the Super Bowl (3:00). After that they shift over to the Detroit Lions draft and talk about each of their picks (6:20). After that Giovonni and Jake go through some of their favorite picks in the draft that weren't picks from the Lions...

In this episode Jake begins the podcast by discussing the Aaron Rodgers trade and what it means for both sides (1:33). Then Jake shifts over to the NFL Draft and discusses who he believes will go in the top 6 of the draft (8:19). Then finally Jake sets a 20-minute timer and challenges himself to go through each series in that amount of time. He starts with Cavs vs Knicks (16:50), then moves to Buc...

In this episode Jake is Joined by his guy Aaron Smith to preview everything NFL Draft. Jake and Aaron start the podcast by going through their top QBs to look out for in this draft (2:35). Richardson vs Levis (5:30). Young vs Stroud (7:54). Then Jake and Aaron shift over to the DL and talk about both the interior and the exterior Defensive Lineman to look out for in the draft (10:50). After that A...

In this episode Jake is joined by his guy Drew Comer for Part 2 of their NBA Playoff Preview. To begin the episode Jake and Drew Go through each Playoff Series. The first series they go through is the Bucks vs either the Heat or the Bulls (2:30). After that they move onto the Celtics vs the Hawks (8:46). Then they move into the 76ers vs the Nets (15:34). And then they talk about Cavs vs Knicks (21...

In this episode Jake and Drew discuss their preview on what they expect will happen in the NBA Playoffs. They start out by talking about the Play in games that have already happened, which include Hawks vs Heat, Timberwolves vs Lakers, Bulls vs Raptors and Thunder vs Pelicans (3:13). After that they move into the playoff matchups by starting out by talking about the Warriors vs Kings series (18:29...

In Part 2 of episode 15, Jake is joined by his cousin Marty Massucci as they take a little detour from sports and start to talk about all things Marvel Comics. They begin by talking about their thoughts on the most recent Marvel film which was Ant Man and the Wasp Quantomania (03:49). Then Jake and Marty go through the future of Marvel and how they think Marvel can improve their content (11:18). F...

In this Episode Jake is joined by his cousin Brennan Smith in maybe the most interesting podcast you have listened too. In this episode Jake gives his power as the host to Brennan as Brennan is looking to be caught up on what is going on in the NBA. Brennan begins the episode by asking Jake about some of the moves that happened during the season talking about what star players have moved (4:45). J...

In this episode Jake and Asher go through everything that happened in March Madness. They go through each Final Four team and their ride to the Big Dance (0:39). After that Jake and Asher get right into next season, with their Way to early Power Ranking draft. In this segment Jake and Asher draft the teams that they think have the best chance to make the Final Four next year. Vote in the polls who...

In this episode Jake discuss a mix of football and basketball. He begins by discussing the Detroit Lions as they have been making some moves in free agency. He discusses the impact of the moves and what we should expect from the lions as Aaron Rodgers is expected to leave the NFC North. Then Jake switches over to College Basketball. Here he discusses the first weekend and which teams he respected...

In this part of the March Madness Extravaganza Jake is joined by his guy Jonah Cerone. They talk all things March Madness starting with Iowa Basketball. Then they get into all things Big East as the conference this year was loaded. They talk Xavier, Marquette, UConn, Creighton, and Providence and if any of these teams can make real runs in the tournament. They jump around going from upset picks to...

In this episode my cousin Asher Smith, a former student manager at the University of Michigan, joins me to talk all things College Basketball. In this podcast we go through Michigan and there disappointing season and if there is anything to look forward to next year. Then we get into all things brackets, by going through each Big Ten matchup in the tournament and who we expect to have a big run. W...

In this Episode Jake is joined by his guy Marty Hannon to talk about Baseball. In the episode they begin by talking about going to school together and checking in with each other. Then they move on by talking about the main rule changes affecting the MLB. They go through the Pitch Count rule, taking away shifts, and the impact of the bases becoming bigger. After this they get into the World Baseba...

In this episode Jake discusses both the NBA and College Basketball. Jake begins with the NBA, as he talks about the Cavs vs Celtics game. then Jake talks about some of the other contenders in the east really centering in on the Milwaukee Bucks. After this he begins to discuss the Lakers vs Mavericks game and how each team has adjusted to their new players. Finally, Jake shifts over to College Bask...

In Part 2 of the Trade Deadline special Drew and Jake talk the about Western Conference Contenders adding pieces. They start with the Lakers who added D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. Then they get to the LA Clippers and talk about the additions of Eric Gordan, Mason Plumlee, and Bones Hyland. Then they discuss the Nuggets adding Thomas Bryant and Reggie Jackson. After their...

My guy Drew Comer joins me for a two-part NBA Trade Deadline Pod. In this pod we talk about the Pistons trading for James Wiseman and the impact that the entire trade has on each of the participates in the trade. Then we move on to discuss more about the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade, and finally we discuss the Eastern Conference contenders and how they were able to load up in order to make...