Coastal Launch Sports Talk

The boys are back with a not-so-regularly-scheduled pod. Don't mind the mess,  we are bringing you the tried and true Coastal Launch quality (minus a slight technical difficulty) with our top 10 moments that shaped our fandom. Not necessarily the 10 biggest sports moments in our lifetime, but the 10 that helped shape how we view and root for sports. Find out why we root for the underdog, how...

College football sits only two months away and yet the long offseason continues as the sports calendar consists of only baseball and World Cup Soccer. Two experiences we are mightily enjoying but that can't necessarily fill up 90 minutes on there own...so the boys embark on the most important list of all...the list of MLB ballpark foods. Only it isn't really a list, its just a rehashing of why we...

The boys are back to full strength and run through the gamut of topics this week! Team USA is taking the World Cup by storm, Brendan Sorsby is headed to the NFL Supplemental Draft, and the NHL has already had its first blockbuster trade of the offseason. Also, a lot has changed since the last time we did a full dive into the state of the MLB Season. Who is still hot, who has cooled off, what hardw...

In a special episode, Justin is joined by our official wrestling correspondent Mike Judd. Justin and Judd bring to you their top 10 wrestlers on the current RAW and Smackdown rosters while also diving into the current WWE state of affairs. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions, and the College World Series begins winding down to its two fina...

The summer of lists continues as the boys combine forces to create the ultimate tier ranking of current city connect jerseys. This list has been stewing since the release of this year's new gen 2 concepts back in April and it is finally time for the tier list to see the light of day! Let us know how you think your team should rank? Were we right in hating on the jersey or do we just not understand...

List season continues and this time the boys aren't talking great players but great movies! Everyone loves a good sports movie whether it be for the nostalgia, the passion, the heartwarming ending, or the art from a film perspective. If you're listening to this, you probably know your favorite sport movie off the top of your head, but do you know your top 10? I can assure you, its a lot harder tha...

The boys put their reputations on the line and risk getting roasted by all who know and love college football. How is that you ask? Well, we released our top 10 college QBs of all time...what could possibly go wrong? That's not a highly contentious discussion at all. Listen, love, loath, scream, cry, roast, do as you please. as long as you listen and rate 5 stars. Also, the NHL Conference Finals h...

114 days away from the start of the NFL Season and the NFL owns the media landscape. Why is that? Because the NFL season schedule has dropped for all 32 teams and the path to the Super Bowl has started to clarify. For fans of Super Bowl hopefuls (like us), every detail matters...international game, short week, back-to-back travel, injury return timelines...it all adds up to a winning or losing for...

The MLB season has hit its stride and is comfortably into its second full month. In a game of ebbs and flows, we have enough data points to look back at our bold takes and previews to see where we were right and where we were wrong...so far. And that's just what we do. Join us for the premature victory laps and the premature holding of L's on this episode of the Coastal Launch Sport Talk! Also, th...

The NHL Playoffs never disappoint and the first round certainly did not. You can argue with the fairness or validity of the format (and we won't disagree) but the NHL gave us a great two weeks and has left us with four second round matchups that we cannot wait for! We'll let you know what to watch for and decide if our pre-playoff Stanley Cup predictions need any updating. Plus, a lot is going on...

Hope springs eternal in draft season as every draft pick unlocks a world of what ifs, ceilings, and potential. The busts, the floors, the downside...save that for the fall! The sports world continues its spring heater as the NFL draft brought hope to all 32 fan bases this weekend. But which fan bases should actually have hope and which should prepare to be crushed? Plus, how should Texans fans spe...

We got a doozy!! The sports world is on a heater right now and we got a lot to cover! The boys welcome back official wrestling correspondent, Mike Judd, to recap this last week's Wrestle Mania event...the expected and the surprises. But fear not, NHL fans, the boys also give match by match predictions for round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with some first thought Stanley Cup predictions to be rev...

The boys welcome a special guest (the first official guest of the pod), Mike Judd, to help prime for WrestleMania 42 this weekend in Las Vegas! Come for the predictions, stay for Cody trying to pronounce the names of wrestlers he's only vaguely heard of before...but if you stay, prepare to be convinced that this weekend is must watch television. Also, Rory McIlroy stirs up the internet with commen...

The boys wrap up the MLB Primer (with 152 games still left for most teams) with the National League Preview. Which division projects to have the most fun, the most volatility, and "who" we cry out, "who can slay the might Dodgers." Tune in for significantly flimsier logic than the American League preview. Also, the week of the Masters has arrived, the college basketball season comes to an end with...

The boys relive the final moments of UConn's legendary Elite Eight upset over Duke. Was it the greatest ending to a basketball game of all time? We think so!  And after much anticipation, it is time for the American League preview. Hear who to keep an eye on, who to ignore, and what to expect in the American League this year. Also, the latest in the NCAA Men's Basketball coaching carousel, le...

The boys prime the season to come for the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays! From the pitching staff to the lineup to the front office and management, what can we look forward to and what do we need to look out for on this penultimate MLB season before the impending threat of the 2027 lockout. Enjoy baseball while we have it and believe in your squad as they are undefeated as of now! Also, in coll...

The boys fill out their brackets! Vibes vs. stats, the approaches may differ but the insight is unmatched into how to build the most mediocre March Madness bracket on Earth. No #1 seed champions to be found here! The boys also breakdown all things WBC. How did USA not know to take Italy seriously? How did they manage to bounce back and take down DR? What does the final hold against Venezuela and w...

We do our best to sift through day one of the NFL legal tampering period to bring you the most important moves on the national level...but can two people really sift through such a beautifully chaotic day on their own? Beyond that, we deep dive into what the Texans both have and haven't done after day one. Will the Texans have a complete O-Line by the end of free agency? Where will they spend big?...

Justin battles through illness to bring you the first ever Coastal Launch Sports SOLO talk! Justin focuses his efforts on the fallout of the NFL Combine, the latest in NFL trades and trade rumors, and a recap of this last weekend's WWE Elimination Chamber! Also, the Tampa Bay Lightning have returned from the Olympic Break, and the latest on Team USA's chances in the WBC as cracks in the armor begi...

2 for 2! We revel in the gold medal championships of both USA Men's and Women's hockey and celebrate the new hockey capital of the world! USA! USA! USA! Justin previews the WWE Elimination Chamber event coming this weekend. Also Spring Training has begun, college baseball rolls on in week 2, A&M hoops keeps tourney hopes alive, and a year cannot be complete without jersey drama. Most important...

A recap of USA Men's and Women's hockey results through Sunday, February 15th and a preview of the parallel collision courses with Canada in the finals along with previews and predictions for the 20 rosters taking part in the World Baseball Classic beginning March 5. Also the NBA dunk contest was a dud, college baseball is back, A&M basketball is slumping, and the Seahawks hire their new OC!

A breakdown of Super Bowl LX. Was the game ever as close as the final score? Who is best positioned to find themselves back in this spot next year and are there any dark horses to watch out for? Also, pitchers and catchers report this week! The latest in US Olympics and what is happening in college basketball.