Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers

Giannis is taking his talents to South Beach! Does this make the Heat a title contender? Also, let’s evaluate the return the Bucks got! Plus, is a change of scenery just what Julius Randle needs? And a surprising team atop the WNBA standings! Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: brandonsilvers.com The Rundown:  00:00 Intro 00:21 The Heat trade for Gianni...

Nick Fogle returns to put a bow on the NHL season as the Carolina Hurricanes lift up the Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years! We discuss how competitive the series was, the Hurricanes’ goalie switch that seemed to shift the momentum, and what this could mean for NHL roster construction moving forward! Nick also fills us in on the ECHL’s Kelly Cup Finals!  For more from Nick, follow him on I...

Join us as we put together what we think will be the lineup for the USMNT! Also, we discuss the job Mauricio Pochettino has done so far, the pressure that comes with being the host nation, and what some realistic expectations should be! Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: brandonsilvers.com The Rundown:  00:00 Intro 02:00 The Mauricio Pochettino Era 14:...

Join us as we put together an all-star roster build of everyone you need to watch during this FIFA World Cup! Also, we give our thoughts on the move from 32 to 48 teams and discuss which legends will be participating for the last time! Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: brandonsilvers.com The Rundown:  00:00 Intro 01:23 Bigger isn’t always better 05:36...

Nick Fogle is back to talk about the showdown between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final! We talk about the path each team took to get here, the importance of controlling the pace, and whether or not TV ratings actually matter! Tap in! Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: brandonsilvers.com For more from Nic...

The season just started, but we’ve already got some problems in the headlines! Which ones actually matter? From Chennedy Carter’s post-game press conference to a member of the Dallas Wings dropping bars to a lack of spark in LA, let’s talk about them! Also, which teams deserve some props, and which rookies have exceeded my expectations? And I finish off with some NBA Conference Finals thoughts! Ta...

A childhood friendship with someone from a hockey-crazed town was the catalyst for Nick Fogle’s love of hockey. How was he able to nurture that passion in a non-traditional hockey area? We discuss life as a hockey fan in areas not known for hockey, the NHL’s role in growing the sport in these areas, and what it has meant for player development. Nick also talks about how the developmental levels ha...

The WNBA season is about to kick off! What better way to preview it than by using the 2026 WNBA GM Survey as our guide! Let’s cover championship picks, MVP predictions, which rookies to keep an eye on, and more! Tap in! Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: brandonsilvers.com The Rundown:  00:00 Intro 01:00 Title faves 21:40 Who would you pick to start a...

Three series that went the distance, including two 3-1 comebacks plus a dud from a former MVP! When was the last time we saw that much action in the first round? Let’s go series by series to discuss what happened! We hit the big stories, including the Celtics’ collapse against the 76ers and what’s at the core of all of the Nikola Jokic discourse after his Nuggets lost to a shorthanded Timberwolves...

Our first draft in quite some time without a consensus #1 overall pick had a lot of surprises! Why am I concerned about Azzi Fudd? Which team could I be a GM for? Who reached and who got a steal? And why did Golden State trade Flau’jae? Let’s discuss all of that and more! WNBA Draft Diary: https://www.brandonsilvers.com/p/2026-wnba-draft-diary The Rundown: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Azzi goes first 14:43 U...

The UCLA Bruins ruined my Easter by beating the brakes off of the South Carolina Gamecocks to win the national championship! What went wrong for the Gamecocks and what went right for the Bruins? Also, let’s talk about some positive takeaways for South Carolina, and why I’m expecting a huge UCLA contingent at the WNBA Draft this year! Plus, some storylines I’ll be paying attention to this offseason...

What in the world did we just watch? Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks avenged last season’s national title game loss and put an end to UConn’s 54-game winning streak. Their dismantling of the Huskies let to a full blown meltdown from Geno Auriemma. How did they do it?  Then, maybe even crazier, the UCLA Bruins will be playing for their first national title after defeating the Texas Longhorns...

A repeat of last season’s Final Four as the 1-seeds held it down! Will there be any surprises? The South Carolina Gamecocks are looking to complete Revenge Tour 2.0, but the UConn Huskies haven’t lost in 54 games. What does Dawn Staley’s squad need to do to break that streak and stop yet another Geno title run in this battle of the premier programs in the country? Then, Texas has looked like the b...

Back with another week of the sporting events you need to watch! Got you covered from Thursday, March 26, through Wednesday, April 1st! Want it in newsletter form? Head to brandonsilvers.com and subscribe!

A couple of surprises when it comes to the women’s side, starting with the Cinderella Virginia Cavaliers! How did they pull it off, and can they keep it going? Also, let’s talk 1-seed domination! Is it inevitable? Or did we see some cracks in the first two rounds? Also, should the top seeds get homecourt advantage for the first weekend? Plus, let’s preview the Sweet Sixteen matchups! Tap in! Want...

How is your bracket looking? A wild first weekend of the men’s tournament! The Sweet 16 is set! How did we get here, which games were the most exciting, and who ruined my bracket? Also, the talk of the tournament has been the lack of mid-majors to move on. Is that really the case? What factors play a role? And do we even want upsets? All that plus looking ahead at the Sweet 16 matchups! Tap in! Wa...

The madness begins! Also, a legend's birthday and some surprising news about Magic City's favorite team! Subscribe to my newsletter at brandonsilvers.com!

Hang out with me as I fill out my 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball bracket! Do I know as much as I think? How much anguish will I feel? Will UConn repeat? Will my Gamecocks recover? And will the College of Charleston Cougars shock the world? Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: brandonsilvers.com The Rundown:  00:00 Intro 00:42 Round of 64 UConn’s Region...

Hang out with me as I fill out my 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball bracket! I've got notes on each team, some history to reminisce on, and I promise to be second-guessing myself by the time I'm finished!  Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: brandonsilvers.com The Rundown:  00:00 Intro 00:30 Round of 64 East Region 11:48 Round of 64 South Region 22...

The World Baseball Classic, some international women’s hoops, and Father Time coming for LeBron! A lot to watch this week, but I’ve got you covered! Want it in written form? Subscribe to my newsletter at theshownotes.beehiiv.com!

So many conference championship games...where to start? I got you! Let's talk about the games from Wednesday, March 11th through Sunday, March 15th. Want it in written form? Subscribe to my newsletter at theshownotes.beehiiv.com!

So many conference championship games...where to start? I got you! Let's talk about the games from Sunday, March 8th through Tuesday, March 10th. Want it in written form? Subscribe to my newsletter at theshownotes.beehiiv.com!

The World Baseball Classic, a Draymond-Lu Dort showdown, Duke-UNC, and more! Tap in for all the sporting events you need to be paying attention to this upcoming week! Want it in written form? Subscribe to my newsletter at theshownotes.beehiiv.com and get it in your inbox first thing every Thursday!

It’s World Baseball Classic time, and we’ve got a 4-part series to give you all the info you need! In our Pool D preview, we go team by team to evaluate each team’s chances to advance out of their pool in group play! We talk about the names you’ll recognize as an MLB fan, the ones you won’t, and which players you need to keep an eye on when you tap into each game. We finish up by filling out the r...

It’s World Baseball Classic time, and we’ve got a 4-part series to give you all the info you need! In our Pool C preview, we go team by team to evaluate each team’s chances to advance out of their pool in group play! We talk about the names you’ll recognize as an MLB fan, the ones you won’t, and which players you need to keep an eye on when you tap into each game. We finish up by picking the two t...