Big Apple Banter

Matty L and Sohlbrotha break down the pretty chalk 2026 March Madness bracket. They discuss the upsets so far, and who the true title contenders are, as well as predict the 2026 National Champion!

MattyL and Jman hop on to discuss the Giants hire of John Harbaugh.

James Araneo and Billy Kidd join Sohlbrotha to break down the disappointing season for the New York Rangers and the surprise year for the New York Islanders, as well as predictions for the 2026 Olympics!

Sohlbrotha and Gabe Zoda of the Playbook collab for the first time, breaking down the disastrous Giants season, the encouraging start for the Knicks and the bleak offseason of the Yankees. Like and follow for more!!

Sohlbrotha and Matty L hop on the mic to break down the Giants' Week 11 loss to the Packers. They discuss Jaylin Hyatt and Deonte Banks' struggles, breakdown Mike Kafka's performance and discuss the outlook of the remaining season.

Sohlbrotha and special guest Ethan Herschander sit down to discuss the New York Rangers and Islanders. They discuss the incredible Matthew Schaefer and the youth movement on the Islanders and the disaster the Rangers are turning into. They also discuss emerging trends across the NHL.

Sohlbrotha and Matty L dive into the disastrous collapse from the Giants in their Week 7 loss to the Broncos. They discuss the highs and lows from Jaxson Dart, the horrific defensive play calling, missing clutch kicks and what to expect from this team and coaching staff moving forward

Sohlbrotha and Matty L discuss the Giants' upset over the Eagles. They talk about how Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo have changed the Giants' culture, how dominant Brian Burns and Andrew Thomas have been, whether Daboll is off the hot seat, and hypotheticals moving forward.

Sohlbrotha and Matty L break down another week of disastrous football for the New York Giants after they lost to the Chiefs. They break down the defensive and offensive woes, when Jaxson Dart will play, who potential coaching replacements could be and what we can expect in Week 4 against the Chargers

Sohlbrotha and Matty L are back, breaking down the New York Giants' horrific loss to the Washington Commanders. They break down the poor offensive line play, the bad playcalling, if Brian Daboll should be fired, who the starting QB will be, and much more...

Join MattyL, Nate, Owen, and Zorin as they dive headfirst into the chaos of college football in this jam-packed episode. The crew breaks down the newly released AP Top 25—who’s overrated, who’s getting slept on, and who could shake things up come playoff time. Expect bold takes, heated arguments, and plenty of laughs as they debate whether SEC bias is real or just part of the game. If you’re ready...

The boys discuss the New York Giants training camp process and evaluation and break down the Yankees ups and downs.

After their long hiatus, Matty L and Sohlbrotha are back on the mic with the Knicks finally finding their new head coach, Mike Brown. They dive into why they think he's a good fit, take a look at the wide-open Eastern Conference, and discuss the Knicks' free agent acquisitions.

J-Man and Sohlbrotha discuss the newest head coach of the New York Rangers and discuss their hopes for the NYR next year with Sullivan at the helm. They break down what the offseason looks like and break down the entertaining 2025 NHL Playoffs!

Sohlbrotha, J-Man and Matty L hop on the mic to preview the 2025 NFL Draft. They mock the first 10 picks of the draft with specific emphasis on the 3rd overall pick, and what the Giants should do with it. Do they take the headline quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, or take Abdul Carter? All that and more in this episode of Big Apple Banter!

In this episode of BAB, Sohlbrotha dives headfirst into the mess that is the New York Rangers right now. The defense? A disaster. The power play? Completely lifeless. But the real culprits might be behind the bench and in the front office. Head Coach Peter Laviolette’s decisions have left fans scratching their heads, and GM Chris Drury's moves (or lack thereof) are starting to feel more like sabot...

With Spring Training coming to a close, J-Man, Sohlbrotha and guest Colin Murphy hop on the pod to discuss how the Yankees have looked so far. They discuss key injuries to Gerrit Cole and Giancarlo Stanton, who could step up and what the lineup should look like. Finally, some hot takes for the upcoming regular season!

Big moves this offseason! We break down key signings like Jameis Winston , Paulson Adebo , and Jevon Holland , who bring much-needed talent on both sides of the ball. But not everything was a win… re-signing Darius Slayton felt like a questionable use of cap space, especially with QB still a major concern . Did the Giants do enough? Let’s dive in. 📢 Like, comment & subscribe for more Giants c...

BAB is back this time, for March Madness. Matty L and Sohlbrotha are joined by Asher Helibron to look at all 4 regions and predict upsets, fraudulent teams and who's gonna win it all. They talk about the hometown hero, St. Johns and are there any sleeper teams who could win it all? All the analysis and banter you could ask for!

Sohlbrotha and J-Man hop on to discuss the Rangers deadline trades including Ryan Lindgren, Carson Soucy, Reilly Smith and much more. They discuss the impact JT Miller has had on the team and discuss what Chris Kreider's future holds in New York. Finally, we discuss the Rangers' playoff odds and who they would want to face in the first round! Lots of great hockey content to listen to befor...

Sohlbrotha, Matty L and Guest Jack Higgins hop to discuss their concerns with the Knicks owning an 0-7 record against the Cavs, Thunder and Celtics. They discuss what needs to change and if this team can truly make some noise in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Sohlbrotha, J-man and Matty L are back recapping the Giants' up-and-down season on defense and predicting which free agents they will sign. Could Jevon Holland, DJ Reed or Charvarius Ward be a Giant next year? Big Apple Banter has you covered!

In this episode of BAB, Sohlbrotha is joined by Justin Antonucci to break down one of the most entertaining hockey tournaments this past decade: the 4 Nations Faceoff. They give their picks for MVP, Forward, Defenseman and Goalie of the tournament, while recapping the 6 NYR players who represented their countries. They also look at the Rangers' remaining schedule and what a playoff push may lo...

Could Matthew Stafford really be heading to the New York Giants?! We break down the latest rumors and what a potential trade could mean for Big Blue. Plus, how would this impact Cooper Kupp if Stafford leaves LA? And with the Giants holding the 3rd overall pick, does this trade make sense, or should they use it to draft their QB of the future? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Should the Giants...

The boys finally get to the diamond to talk about the Yankees dramatic offseason between losing Juan Soto, and replacing him with guys like Max Fried and Cody Bellinger. Big Apple Banter's first guest, Connor Hughes, joins the show to give his baseball opinions and the boys have some bold predictions for the upcoming Yankees season!