The Black and Blue Pod

Matt is joined by fellow Penn State student Maddie Skaw to discuss the Eagles decimating the Green Bay Packers, possible questions about the Sixers, and Tom Brady's divorce because...why not?

The 2022 World Cup is here! Timmy and Matt discuss the U.S.' odds in this year's tourney, predict the Final Four and championship matches and go through some teams that may shock the world. Buckle up. 

Matt and Timmy give their instant reactions to the Eagles falling to the Washington Commanders 32-21 on Monday Night Football. Wear headphones for this one.

On this episode, Matt goes solo to whip around the biggest topics in Philly sports including the Eagles' Week 10 Monday Night Football Matchup against the Commanders, Jalen Hurts' MVP Case, the Phillies possibly landing Trea Turner, the incompetent 76ers, and the Flyers grinding out wins.

Emma Garber is a junior at Penn State and is the host of the "Duh What Else" podcast. She contributes to VALLEY Magazine and is a community liaison for the Penn State fashion society.  Link to Duh What Else Podcast Follow Emma on Instagram

On this episode, Matt and Timmy let loose on people trashing Philly fans, preview the World Series, evaluate Doc Rivers' job security and the Sixers' slow start, and rave about the Philadelphia Eagles acquiring Robert Quinn from the Chicago Bears, and Timmy previews the Union's chances in the playoffs.  1:05 - World Series Preview 37:00 - Sixers' poor 1-4 start 55:00 - The Eagles trade a four...

Recorded October 18, 2022 Matt goes solo and makes the case for 2022 being possibly the best year in Philly sports history and previews the NLCS. 0:10 - best Philly sports year ever? 10:11 - NLCS Preview

Timmy and Matt look at the other side of the NBA bracket to predict the playoff field for the conference and chat about a couple of sneaky fringe playoff teams. 

Matt and Timmy predict the West's playoff field, award winners and who could represent the West in the NBA Finals.

Matt and Timmy recap the Eagles huge win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and throw around the idea of the Eagles going 17-0 (1:00), Tua's concussion scares (21:53), and the Phillies end the 11 year playoff drought as the guys were recording (37:56) and some TERRIBLE alternate jerseys were on display in the NFL

On this episode, Matt and Timmy catch up to talk college football, the Eagles' 2-0 start, and the Celtics suspending head coach Ime Udoka for the entire season.  1:00 - College football Week 4 Rankings 4:26 - Timmy's impressions of the Marcus Freeman era at Notre Dame 19:55 - Matt's bold take on Penn State's 3-0 start 33:45 - Timmy hates certain SEC teams 42:00 - Philadelphia Eagles Week 2 Re...

Division winners, dark horse teams, MVP predictions and more. The guys preview the full NFL season timecodes are below so jump to which ever part you want to listen to (or listen to the whole thing while you're here). 0:55 - Full Philadelphia Eagles preview 40:40 - Picking a dark horse team in each conference 1:07:45 - Predicting each division winner 1:34:20 - full playoff field picks 1:38:57 - Su...

This week, we're kicking off (pun intended) our NFL coverage by drafting the top five jerseys ever. Timmy and Matt are joined by Chris Milner, owner of National Vintage League and co-host of the "And the NFL" Podcast. We're talking trash, bruising egos so strap in.  National Vintage League: https://www.instagram.com/nationalvintageleague/ "And the NFL" Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

Rob Weintraub is an author that's contributed to ESPN and Slate Magazine. He has written three books, including "The Victory Season", "The Divine Miss Marble," "The House that Ruth Built," and "No Better Friend." Find Rob's books on Amazon or where books are sold.

PACKED episode be sure to check out the podcast's social media and YouTube channel.  1:55 - RIP to Bill Russell and Vin Scully 17:35 - Deshaun Watson suspended 6 games but NFL appealing for season ban and fine 37:33 - Dolphins tampering scandal 45:50 - Deebo Samuel gets extension with 49ers 56:40 - DK Metcalf and Seahawks agree to new contract 59:40 - Reacting to MLB Trade Deadline

Fresh off the MLB All-Star Break, the guys discuss the Philadelphia 76ers announcing a new arena (1:41), James Harden resigning a two year extension with the 76ers for two years (11:50), plus QB Kyler Murray resigning with the Arizona Cardinals (27:32), Julio Jones signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (38:12), Seahawks RB Chris Carson announcing his retirement due to a neck injury (44:10), and th...

Huge episode today: (4:05) - Juan Soto turns down massive extension with the Washington Nationals (28:30) - DeAndre Ayton resigns with the Phoenix Suns (41:42) - Utah Jazz listening to offers for Donovan Mitchell (59:46)  - Flyers refuse to go after free agent Johnny Gaudreau  (1:19:30)  - brief MLB draft coverage 

Timmy and Matt react and recap another wild few days of NBA Free Agency. 0:40 - Rudy Gobert traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves 29:00 - Boston trades for Pacers G Malcolm Brogdon and signs F Danillo Galinari 35:32 - Brooklyn Nets sign F T.J. Warren 43:56 - Most under-the-radar loss in free agency?

Timmy and Matt hop on the show in a wild day of free agency including Kevin Durant requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, Sixers signing a couple former Rockets players and fun trade ideas with Minnesota and Orlando.  1:00 - Brooklyn Nets Disaster 7:19 - end of Athlete Empowerment Era? 14:00 - KD's legacy 23:00 - Sixers new signings 38:20 - grading rest of the league

Massive episode the guys talk about NBA and MLB news (1:10) - NBA Draft Reactions (15:10) - Sixers trade for Deanthony Melton and plan to sign PJ Tucker (29:37) - Bryce Harper breaks his hand and what that means for the Phillies (40:43) - Kyrie opts in to last year with Brooklyn Nets and how the Nets can contend FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

Liam and Matt recap and discuss the Warriors winning their fourth title in eight years (0:50), the Phillies getting white hot (21:37), James Harden rumors (30:00), and the Flyers hiring John Tortorella as head coach (49:00). FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

RATE 5 STARS AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! Front Office Sports senior reporter AJ Perez joined the show today for a chat about a lot of sports business topics. (0:45) - Rob Walton acquiring the Denver Broncos for $4.65 BILLION  (3:25) - Dan Snyder's future in the NFL (5:39) - Can Browns tear up Deshaun Watson contract? (10:39) - Broadcaster Movement (15:35) - Salary Cap Real? (25:19) - Off the Dome F...

On this episode, author Roland Lazenby hopped on the podcast to give some insight into what's real and what's overblown about HBO's series "Winning Time" on the 1980s Showtime Lakers teams. Check out Roland's book on Jerry West.  RATE US 5 STARS! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

Note: Audio did get messed up in this episode sorry about that On this episode, Timmy and Matt cover: Phillies 3-game winning streak Sixers bounced by the Heat in the playoffs Eagles schedule gets released so predictions RATE US 5 STARS! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

On this episode: 0:24 - Sixers lose Game 2 to Miami Heat 15:30 - Grading Eagles Draft RATE US 5 STARS! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!