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I dive into the intense Mets-Phillies NLDS series, featuring a special guest, my former classmate and diehard Phillies fan Chris. Together, we break down the first two rollercoaster games, preview the rest of the series, and unpack what it will take for each team to win - with both of us managing to make it through the conversation without triggering the other... too far. With additional insights...

I reflect on the power of belief through the lens of the New York Mets’ improbable, come-from-behind 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that advances them to the next round. We go deep with a play by play recap, including game notes and advanced stats insights, and come up for air with a reminder on how sports inspires. (3:22) Pull up a chair for a play-by-play recap (26:10) Post-game notes (2...

We celebrate the New York Mets clinching a rare playoff spot in dramatic fashion - with an 8-7 cathartic win over those darn tootin' Braves - and dive deep into the WNBA playoffs with a special guest - my cousin Betty! We talk about how she became a fan, what's behind the overall growth in popularity for the league, and break down the Liberty-Aces series a bit, exploring what it will take for the...

I delve into the recent upheaval surrounding college football, particularly focusing on the matrix glitching opt-out of UNLV's starting quarterback, Matthew Sluka. As the Rebels enjoy an undefeated season, Sluka's departure raises questions about player empowerment amid the chaos of NIL deals and unlimited transfers, highlighting the instability that has permeated the sport. We explore potential s...

We review this weekend's games with a hat tip to a hat tip. And then we pick something uncommon we're seeing with each of the Mets, Giants, and ND Fighting Irish so far. 0:10 An ode to an ode, recapping Mets-Phils, Giants-Browns, ND-Miami 7:03 Something uncommon with the Irish 10:50 Something uncommon with the New York Football Giants 16:32 Something uncommon with the Metropolitans Enjoy!

Approximately half of the regional sports networks covering NBA and MLB teams have gone defunct or are in bankruptcy. So should I be surprised that I can't find the Knicks or Mets on my television provider? We'll examine the nationalized shift underway in broadcasting and what it means for fans. 1:20 Recent happenings: Mets, Jets 5:45 How leagues make money 7:20 Why I can't watch the Knicks, Mets...

Giants-Fighting Irish-Mets-Yanks-Jets. All in play this past weekend. We do a quick 4 minutes on each reviewing the latest and resetting their championship windows. Then, in a bout of inside baseball, I bring in my opponent, Mike, in (one of) my upcoming fantasy baseball championships to glean some invaluable intel, preview our upcoming matchup, and make a stately wager. Enjoy! (2:14) Giants: Full...

I examine what it means to be a hero and how athletes are perfectly set up for the job, including one who showed the ultimate courage, leadership, strength and sacrifice on September 11, 2001. I end with discussing an emerging Mets hero - who not only understands and appreciates the true heroes and public servants out there - but also is writing a new chapter in his own heroism arc with one clutch...

That was a tough weekend of football to watch. In this episode, we try to have some fun with how my fandom has been cornered by two products of the well-known QB football factory at Duke, before giving some quick recaps of the losses by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and New York Football Giants. Buckle up. (01:52) Tale of the Tape: Riley Leonard and Daniel Jones (13:25) A program-deflating loss to...

Andre's father, Dan the Man, makes his podcasting debut to talk about his long-time affinity for tennis, the importance of the U.S. Open, the changing of the guard particularly in the Mens game, and why you should tune in this weekend (pssssst: all-american Mens semifinal Friday night).

A two parter. First: 23-13 Notre Dame! Quick recap of the big win this weekend for the Irish, and then talking about fantasy football: why it matters, why we play, and peaking at some of the guys I like. 1:58 Recapping the ND win over Texas A&M, my top 5 stars of the game, and how I recalibrate expectations going forward 14:51 Fantasy football! What is it, why we play, the best league settings...

Andre is joined by his fellow Notre Dame alums, James and Mike, as they dissect the upcoming season for the Fighting Irish. They share memories of ND football, debate the team's national standing, and dive into critical storylines, including the significance of Coach Marcus Freeman's third year. They discuss Riley Leonard's potential impact, evaluate the team's strengths and weaknesses, as well as...

In this episode of "Cleats by Dre," Andre discusses Major League Baseball's proposed rule changes aimed at increasing the amount of action in the game, restoring the prominence of starting pitchers, and reducing pitching injuries. He delves into the current state of pitching in baseball, highlighting the issues of throwing hard leading to more injuries, teams restricting pitch counts, the impact o...

Daniel Jones is smart and tough, but is he going to bring the Giants their next Super Bowl anytime soon? 3 up, 2 down in the sports world since Tuesday (2:38) Oral history of Daniel Jones leading up to and with the Giants (5:52) What the stats tell me (14:21) What my eyes tell me (16:52) Oh yeah, the salary cap (18:40)

Andre makes the case for why Pete Alonso would be batting 5th or 6th in a Mets' ideal world series-winning lineup. Quick Recap on What's Happened Since the Last Show (1:08) Alonso's Season Overview (3:28) Lineup Construction (5:36) Review of past WS winning cleanup hitters (9:22) What should the Mets do? (13:20)

Join for a dive into the New York Giants' feature on the Hard Knocks offseason series, unpacking the behind-the-scenes drama, strategic moves, and key takeaways that every Big Blue fan needs to hear. 5: Hey, The Giants used to win! (3:20) 4: Schoen-Mara tense (6:03) 3: I like Schoen (9:08) 2: Saquon contract (11:20) 1: Nabers pick (14:30)

Andre explores the booming media rights deals in sports, sparked by the NBA's massive $76 billion contract, and questions whether fans are benefiting from these lucrative agreements. Quick recap on what's happened since Friday (0:54) How Leagues Make Money (2:42) The NBA Megadeal and what's driving it (7:22) What does this mean for us as fans? (11:53)

Andre dives into the hot streak of the New York Mets, building from Wednesday's pod, making the not-very-bold claim that they are more dangerous than the Braves, and starts putting this team's turnaround into historical context. Recapping the latest Subway Series (1:10) A quick word on the Braves (2:59) Reviewing the Mets further (8:47) Historical Comparisons (11:34)

Call it recency bias all you want, but the Mets are emerging as the more dangerous team compared to the Yankees as we head into the second half of the season - and there's something important about deep, balanced lineups come October. Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode: 1:22 Mets mid-season recap and Top 5 most important players for the second half 7:08 Yankees in strong standing, though line...

Jalen Brunson just extended with the Knicks and left more money on the table than any other player in NBA history. It's time we embrace him as the current prince of New York Sports - the ultimate fan favorite and the player we can most ably pin championship hopes on. Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode: 1:44 Reviewing the extension 4:50 Why he's the current prince 8:10 A fun review of the prev...

Andre touches on the current state of soccer leadership in the United States with Copa America now in the rearview and a hosted 2026 World Cup on the horizon. Here's what you can expect in this episode: 2:30 My personal history with soccer 7:00 Recapping recent missteps in U.S. Soccer leadership 12:10 Chaos in the Copa America, who's at fault, and looking forward Please share, rate, and review! Th...

Welcome to "Cleats by Dre," hosted by Dre. In this episode, Andre explores the New York sports championship drought, potential causes for this curse , and who might break it. 00:00 Intro and context 04:00 Possible causes 07:30 Comparatively long droughts 10:40 Who will lead us out of this darkness Leave a rating and review! Or send feedback directly to @andremosk on X. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Andre discusses the MLB All-Star Game rosters announced for 2024, focusing on Francisco Lindor's omission and broader issues with the selection process that dampen the league's marketability 2:21 Francisco Lindor's case for being an All-Star - this year and past years 7:36 Critique of MLB All-Star selection process with some suggestions

In this inaugural episode, Andre introduces "Cleats by Dre," a new sports podcast that aims to blend analytics, tradition, and fun in discussing the world of sports. Key points: 0:48 Andre's background as a lifelong sports fan and former athlete 5:21 What's missing in today's sports media 7:53 What to Expect: Discussion of Andre's favorite teams, including the Mets, Knicks, Giants, Duke basketball...