Cinco Squad Podcast

MLB All Star Weekend has arrived once again, so it’s time for an All Star Edition of The Rotation!!! Kicking off with Yankees Talk, the guys are fed up with all the losing and want to see something done about it! The names in this year’s Home Run Derby aren’t the most notable, so Mike and Jon decided to pick out a couple names who they’d want to see in it. Every year there are some All Stars that...

It’s almost Olympic season and the Squad is gearing up for the world’s greatest competition! The MLB’s Home Run Derby is lacking a feel of star power again this year, but why is that happening more and more now? As the MLB has built up its All Star Weekend, some teams are rebuilding their teams in hopes of future success, so how exactly would the Squad sell a rebuild to a team’s fan base? Before t...

Happy Fourth of July! While America celebrates the day, some NBA and NHL teams are celebrating their free agency acquisitions. As contracts are being given out, are players really worth the money they are getting? Sports may be slowing down, but Jamie’s Lock of the Week aren’t! See who he locked down across the pond! Teams are forking over the big bucks for players, but what takes the crown as WOR...

After a month hiatus Mike and Jon are back! MLB Teams are rising and falling but it's only the first half, see who the guys feel have surprised them the most. Yankees Talk is back! Jon and Mike have one statement for Yankees fans. RELAX! Paul Skenes has taken the MLB by storm, but has he reached ACE status?! Stealing is a critical part of the game, should teams do it more? Do Jon and Mike real...

We have our NBA champion and await the raising of the Stanley Cup, but sports is just getting started as the Squad is ready for summer!!! Mike leads off the week by calling for a special honor for MLB legend Willie Mays, who recently passed away. Grandpa J enters this week looking to stay hot with one BIG lock that stands out! Make sure to lock in his pick! With new champions being crowned this ye...

The NBA and Stanley Cup Finals are nearing their end, but championship season is still red hot for the Squad!!! Kicking things off, Mike brings the story of the 1969 NBA Finals, including late legends Bill Russell and Jerry West. Grandpa J is back to lock in a pair of title contenders from the NBA and PGA Tour respectively. Make sure you lock in his picks and let the Squad know how they do!!! Sinc...

The FINALS have arrived! The Squad is going full FINALS mode for the NHL and NBA! Kicking it off with an NHL Finals fun fact by Mike in What's on Mike's Mind?, followed by some key LOCKS by Grandpa J. The Super Bowl is considered one of the best championships in sports due to the neutral site and fan camaraderie. How would you feel if the NBA and NHL Finals went to a neutral location? PRED...

STARTING FIVE NBA FINALS EDITION IS HERE!! Coming in hot with bold predictions for the NBA Finals for who they got ultimately taking the Larry O'Brien Trophy! You can get with this or you can get with that, see which side TreyDay and Grandpa J are taking. Which duo you taking: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving or Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?! There are a lot of storylines surrounding the NBA Fina...

The sports world is steaming ahead with the NBA and NHL Conference Finals, as well as the WNBA and MLB regular seasons, and Cinco Squad is here to break it all down!!! Some fact checking was needed this week on one WNBA team who left the Motor City. What’s on Mike’s Mind brings another crazy baseball story about a special minor league game that took a month, and two pitchers, to finish. The hot st...

It's down to four in the NBA PLAYOFFS, so it’s time for TreyDay and Grandpa J to analyze each teams early start! The remaining teams have stars such as Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Luka Doncic, but who is the best wingman of the remaining teams? Who will move on to the NBA Finals? The Timberwolves have been taken by storm with young phenom Anthony Edwards, but does he...

It's down to four in the NHL and NBA Playoffs, and TreyDay is told to give a certain Celtic his flowers! The Squad is appreciative of Scottie Scheffler for helping them get to 1.3 million views! As Memorial Day approaches, Mike pays respect to one particular New York Jet and his heroic father. Grandpa J has been en fuego lately with his Locks of the Week. Take his locks, win some money and buy...

The Rotation is back to break down the first couple months of the season!!! Kicking it off with the usual Yankees talk, the guys are excited with how the team is playing thus far, but hav a warning for Aaron Boone and the organization dealing with an upcoming decision. While the Yankees have been playing well, some teams have been struggling. See which ball clubs Mike and Jon have found most disap...

Everything’s coming up 111 as the buzz around sports continues to build! We’ve got the release of the NFL schedule, NBA and NHL playoff action, and much more as the Squad takes on another week! Mike’s Mind brings us a crazy story about two pitchers, one who had a lot of fun and another who nearly threw his arm off. Grandpa J has been on fire in recent weeks, so the time is now to make sure to lock...

Cinco Squad dives into the NBA and NHL playoffs, MLB and a game called WHO THEY WITH!! Mike's Mind brings us another wild stat that will NEVER be broken from the diamond! Jamie is undefeated right now in his LOCKS, so make sure you go lock it down this weekend! Choosing who to start your franchise with is CRITICAL, see who the squad would take to start their NBA franchise. WHO THEY WITH: Playo...

Post NFL Draft always brings big questions like, did a team draft who they needed and could they have done better? Cinco Squad is back to talk the NFL Draft, as well as NHL and NBA postseason! Mike takes the world by storm with his mind and see why a certain baseball player loves to sleep in the outfield! Grandpa J is on a hot streak with his Locks of the Week, so tune in to see what he has in sto...

Starting Five with TreyDay and Grandpa J breaking down the NBA Playoffs!! The NBA is full of young players who are looking to take the world by storm, who you got for the breakout star? Big moments aren't made for everyone. Can the Milwaukee Bucks overcome Giannis’ injuries, and can Kawhi stay healthy enough to lead the Los Angeles Clippers? As the parity in the NBA is so high, there are a lot...

NBA and NHL Playoffs formats should change! BUT one thing that will never change is Cinco Squad! The Squad kicked it off with Mike's Mind, talking about how can anyone say Connor McDavid isn't the GOAT?!?! Grandpa J went 3-1 last weekend, make sure you stay locked in with his LOCKS OF THE WEEK!!! The NBA/NHL playoffs have expanded but still don't consider the "Play-In" games...

Women's National Championship outdoes the Men's?!? Cinco Squad is blown away by the 4 million viewership gap between both tourneys. But not as much as John Calipari departing Kentucky. Mike kicks us off with some highlighting of the women's South Carolina Women's basketball team. Grandpa J tries to continue his hot streak with 4 NBA LOCKS!! Some coaches can, some can't, but who...

DOWN TO FOUR! Cinco Squad is absolutely HYPED for the Final Four for both Men's and Women's Tournaments. Mike's mind brings you a buzzin take about a guy chipping a piece of someones ear off in baseball?!?! Not every week can be perfect, but Grandpa J is back at it with his LOCKS OF THE WEEK. Storylines are what makes the NCAA Tournament, so what was your favorite? Also, does having a...

Cinco Squad Ep. 104 is surely BETTING on a SWEET opportunity. That's right! Mike kicks it off with his famous What's on Mike's Mind? Jamie CRUSHED his locks of the week. See what he has up his sleeve this week. Speaking of locking it down, it seems professional athletes have been busy in the sports books. Jon is loving the holiday season already as the NFL and College Football gave him...

It’s time for Opening Day in the MLB and The Rotation is bringing the hype! Starting off with the usual Yankees talk, Mike and Jon discuss how they’re feeling about the team going into the season, taking a closer look at something the pitching rotation hasn’t had in a long time. They also talk about particular players they want to see step up and open the season with a strong showing. With Opening...

Cinco Squad sat down with Dylan Carter, a three-time Olympic athlete from Trinidad, as he discusses his swimming career and shares insights on various topics related to swimming and the Olympics. Dylan is 12 time All American at USC and is a 4 time NCAA National Champion and PAC 12 Champion! He also has medaled in many international events: - Bronze Medal in 50 free and 50 fly at the Short Course...

March Madness is here and the Squad brings you Episode 103, featuring Idris Taqqee!!! Join as the guys get ready for the Big Dance, and some literal dancing! This week’s edition of What’s on Mike’s Mind discusses some crazy scores Loyola Marymount has been a part of, giving them a special honor in NCAA history. Jon is calling bullshit on recent comments made by Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo i...

The Squad is here again for their 102nd episode!!! The guys kick things off by letting TreyDay out of the suitcase finally! Mike’s Mind brings a bit of history this week, recounting how NFL Free Agency used to be and some of the results of dumb rules. TreyDay can’t believe what he’s hearing about a boxing match being set up between two former champions in their 60s…through A.I. Grandpa J once agai...

Jonathan and Mike recap their Spring Training Tour, where they visited multiple ballparks in nine days. They discuss the unique vibes and experiences at different stadiums, including their favorite stadiums: CoolToday Park and Charlotte Sports Park. The guys shared tips for enjoying spring training games, such as arriving early for batting practice and wearing sunscreen. The hosts express disappoi...