BAD Takes Only

The guys break down the controversial red card that had everyone talking in the USMNT vs. Bosnia match and whether the officials got it right. Then we dive into all the biggest moves from NBA and NHL free agency—who got better, who overpaid, and which teams are setting themselves up for disaster. Of course, we couldn't avoid the biggest NBA question of the offseason: Where does LeBron go from...

We kick things off by reliving the emotion of a championship, breaking down the energy surrounding the Knicks' championship parade and what finally bringing a title home means for the fans. From there, we shift to the biggest stories in sports, including the FIFA World Cup and the Stanley Cup Final. To wrap things up, we lighten the mood by ranking our favorite summer driving songs—the tracks...

With Davy in the final stretch of training for his half marathon this weekend, Brian takes the mic solo for a special bonus episode of B.A.D. Takes Only . This time, we're stepping away from the usual sports debates and diving into the world of music with acclaimed guitarist, singer, and songwriter Quinn Sullivan. Brian and Quinn discuss Quinn's evolution as an artist, growing up in New En...

The Knicks are one win away from a championship, and Brian is trying his best not to completely lose his mind. The guys break down New York's incredible Finals run, discuss what it would mean for a long-suffering fanbase, and react to the biggest moments of the series so far. Then it's time to face the music. Back in March, Brian and Davy made their MLB predictions for the 2026 season. Wit...

Episode 10 marks the first major milestone for B.A.D. Takes Only! Brian and Davy celebrate reaching double digits by doing what they do best—diving into the biggest stories in sports and seeing where the conversation takes them. This week, the guys react to the Knicks taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, explore some of the most fascinating "what if" players in sports history,...

Brian's dad joins the podcast to relive what it was like being a Knicks fan during the wild 90s era, share some music takes, and air a very specific grievance with Tate's Cookies. Then Brian and Davy break down Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, talk Stanley Cup playoff storylines, and revisit Davy's complicated "love" affair with a certain condiment. From New York spor...

B.A.D. Takes Only is back! Brian and Davy cover everything from NBA playoff narratives and ring culture to music opinions that could get them banned from family barbecues. Brian unveils his vision for a high-stakes golf tournament for terrible golfers, while both hosts reluctantly admit the Toyota Prius might be one of the smartest vehicles ever made. This episode has sports, music, golf, bad take...

B.A.D. Takes Only is back! Brian and Davy's coworker Mary joins the show to break down the NBA Playoffs, deliver an absolutely alarming food take that nearly causes Brian to walk off set, and somehow expose the fact that Brian and Davy have no clue who Timothée Chalamet actually is. The crew debates playoff storylines, questionable basketball opinions, celebrity culture confusion, and whether...

Episode 6 is all over the place—in the best way possible. Brian and Davy take a trip down memory lane breaking down the most nostalgic gadgets and websites from their childhood before diving headfirst into the chaos of the NBA and NHL Playoffs. The guys also rank the best sports logos of all time , and Brian doesn’t hold back as he calls out Giants fans for their instant reactions to draft day pic...

Episode 5 of B.A.D. Takes Only brings the heat from start to finish. The guys kick things off by analyzing Davy’s questionable basketball skills—let’s just say there’s more confidence than fundamentals there. From there, they dive into full breakdown mode with their NBA and NHL first-round playoff picks, delivering bold predictions, potential upsets, and a few takes that might age horribly (on bra...

Episode 4 is teeing off in style. We break down the rich history and legendary moments of The Masters, draft our personal Champions Dinner menus (some classy, some completely unhinged), and Davy takes a deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and frustrating world of golf. Tradition, bad takes, and questionable menu choices — all in one episode.

Duke got sent home and we’ve got takes. We talk the downfall, question if Cal Raleigh’s run is legit or just a moment, and then fire off NBA picks that might age horribly. Come for the takes, stay for the chaos

Brian and Davy are back for Episode 2 of B.A.D. Takes Only! This week, we kick things off by talking about how we became fans of the Yankees and Dodgers, then dive into our full MLB season predictions. We break down each division and lock in our World Series predictions. Some takes are bold… some are questionable… all of them are B.A.D

The very first episode of B.A.D. Takes Only is here. Davy and Brian kick things off with how they met, then dive headfirst into March Madness, the World Baseball Classic, and a whole lot of questionable takes.