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It's the playoffs, baby, and the field is wide open. Newsday's Neil Best is on to talk about the NFL's first-round matchups, his outlook on the Giants and life after retirement (Congrats on 40 years, Neil!). The Panthers squeaked into the playoffs and Cole is looking for even more redemption next week. The Pop Tart Bowl has jumped the shark. And hey, is this it? Is this the year Jos...

The Chiefs are eliminated and football fans are dancing on the grave, the Cowboys are all but mathematically out, and the playoff picture is coming into view. Dallas Morning News' Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins is on to chat about the Cowboys playoff run that wasn't, owner Jerry Jones, and his time covering the Jets. Plus: Kyle Pitts Jr. fantasy truthers stand up, and Old Man Rivers...

Edwin Diaz is reportedly a Dodger, Kyle Schwarber is reportedly a Phillie and the stove is piping hot. Former MLB player and analyst Jeff Francoeur is on to chat about the Winter Meetings, the Mets, team chemistry, and the one time Carlos Beltran baked an $18 million cake during a game (sort of). Laura is at the Winter Meetings in Orlando and she parses what the Diaz and Schwarber meetings could m...

"We think he married a rock." NJ Advance Media Jets beat writer Andy Vasquez is on to talk about the Jets' stunner over the Falcons, what it means for their future, how Aaron Glenn is trying to flip the script, and the utterly bizarre NFL season thus far. Also: Laura thinks the Colts and Broncos are pretenders, and Cole's faith in the Panthers is rewarded. His faith in the Chie...

The Eagles choked away a game against the Cowboys and Philly fans are absolutely not calling for human sacrifices...right? Jauan Jennings got punched in the groin and Trevon Moehrig got punched in the face. And the Bears might be for real? Plus: The baseball hot stove is heating up. Laura puzzles over the Brandon Nimmo trade while Cole tries to get a feel for the Cardinals shipping Sonny Gray out...

Why don't you have a seat? Emmy-award winning investigative journalist and founder of the "To Catch A Predator" franchise Chris Hansen is on to talk a little Detroit sports and a lot about the career that's led to the capture of hundreds of would-be child predators. He also answers that one burning question: Why all the turtlenecks? Week 11 of the NFL is in the books and the Ch...

The Chiefs are going into one of their biggest divisional games in recent memory, but could they miss the playoffs? Kansas City Star Chiefs beat writer Pete Sweeney is on to chop up their season and their (quiet) trade deadline.  Could Spagnuolo be an eventual option for Giants head coach? Laura is in Las Vegas for the MLB's general manager meetings and has some thoughts on her first trip to...

Canada is in mourning. The Blue Jays lost in heartbreaking fashion, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was THAT guy, and the World Series was an all-timer. MLB Radio/ESPN broadcaster and SNY analyst Dani Wexelman is back from Toronto to discuss that, the future of baseball, and how the potential lockout might influence this year's free agency. The Bills destroyed Cole's beloved Chiefs, the Panthers walk...

Baseball is awesome. And it's also in trouble. Four-time manager of the year Buck Showalter is on to talk about the iconic World Series Game 3, the threat of the 2027 lockout and what it could do to baseball, Pete Alonso's free agency, how the role of manager has changed, and if he'd manage again. Oh, and also Seinfeld (yes, he weighs in on cotton vs. polyester). NFL Week 8 is in th...

Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? Is Toronto America's team? The Daily News' Peter Sblendorio is on to dissect the cinema that will be this year's World Series. They also discuss the Giants' drama-filled loss to the Broncos. The Unc Bowl was a classic and Laura is pretty sure Joe Flacco forgot what team he was playing for. Someone woke the monster and the Chiefs are all the way...

It's the Haterade Bowl, starring Vladimir Guerrero Jr and the entire city of Philadelphia. The Denver Post's Avalanche beat writer Corey Masisak is on to talk about one of the most exciting teams in the NHL this year, help break down the rest of the league, and sing the praises of Firefly. Cole has his flu game, Laura believes Humpy can lead the Mariners to glory, and the Golden Bachelor...

We are in the thick of the MLB playoffs, the Guardians, Padres, Reds, and The Red Sox are out. The Yankees are in, but maybe not for long. Boston Globe Red Sox beat writer Tim Healey is on to talk about what's next for the Sox, the curious case of October Aaron Judge, the Wild Card Bye Week Curse, and micro-managing managers. The Chiefs and Bills lost in dumb ways, Mark Sanchez got himself in...

Baseball playoffs are here...and the Mets aren't there. NY Post's Mets beat writer Mike Puma is on for the funeral dirge. What went wrong? What's next? And is this the last we've seen of Pete Alonso? Everyone dives into the rest of the playoff picture to make bold World Series predictions. Also: NFL Week 4 had a tie, the Giants can't have nice things, and there's spor...

The Giants spent the weekend finding another circle of hell and NY Post NFL writer Ryan Dunleavy is on to talk Russell Wilson, Jason Dart, and whether Brian Daboll's job is in jeopardy. They go around the NFL in a chaotic Week 3, including Joe Burrow's journey to being a three-time comeback player of the year. Also: The Chiefs are 0-2, the Liberty won but might've lost Breanna Stewa...

Oh, the high highs and low lows of Week 1. Josh Allen and 41-year-old Matt Prater may have already put together the best game of the regular season, the Chiefs crumbled against the Chargers and Aaron Rogers and Daniel Jones got their redemption. ESPN Falcons beat writer Marc Raimondi is on to talk about the team's trials and tribulations, Michael Penix Jr., and if this is the year the drought...

Are you...are you ready for some football? Week 1 is upon us and The Athletic's Rustin Dodd is on to talk about the Chiefs' evolution, whether the Bills can finally break through, and if Jessica Pegula could be the key to the Bills finally winning a Super Bowl. Speaking of Pegula, the U.S. Open is in full swing (get it? It's a pun), and Rustin breaks down the remaining pool. Finally...

We're in the stretch run and things are getting wild. The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans is on to talk about the upstart Reds, the Tito Effect, and some of the elements that could allow them to sneak into the playoffs (and maybe leapfrog the Mets). Plus, Craig Counsell tells a whopper, and now the Cubs are in their own buger-gate, football is around the corner, and Cole and Laura dive int...

Jen Pawol made her debut as the first woman to umpire an MLB game and that's pretty cool. A's front office executive and USA women's baseball head coach Veronica Alvarez talks about Pawol, growing the sport among girls and women, beefing up the A's Latin American player development, and her journey up the ranks. Also, Laura's on the front line for the Mets' tailspin,...

Cheeseless Nachos. Bunless Dogs. Knoxville Sentinel reporter Mike Wilson is on to share tales from the Speedway Classic - the Reds/Braves game staged on a NASCAR Racetrack that took two days to complete, ran out of concessions, and had fans calling it the Fyre Fest of baseball. Except...it was still pretty cool. Laura and Cole get into trade deadline chaos, the UFL's new angel donor, and the...

Emmanuel Clase is under investigation for gambling and this may affect baseball far more than his trade deadline value. SNY analyst and baseball insider Andy Martino talks about Clase, the ramifications of a potential gambling scandal, the outlook for a 2027 lockout, the trade deadline...and The Beatles, of course. Are the Yankees flirting with being sellers? Also: Laura and Cole discover the Wome...

Did the media break Anthony Volpe?! We talk to the Associated Press and Field Level Media baseball reporter Larry Fleisher about the state of the Yankees with 10 days until the trade deadline. Cole and Laura think the WNBA should, in fact, pay their players what they owe them, and discuss the future of the league with CBA negotiations in swing. Also, the Mets retired David Wright's number and...

It's the All-Star break, so what better time to...go into Simpsons lore? Simpsons writer and producer (and serious Mets fan) Mike Price is on to talk about the show's Emmy nominations Tuesday morning, this season's baseball episode, favorite moments, and how Mets fandom has influenced his writing. Cole and Laura chat about the Big Dumper's big dumping at the Home Run Derby, and...

So, what's it like to be ESPN's Jeff Passan with the trade deadline coming up? Cole and Laura quiz Jeff about baseball, learn the platonic idea of a ballpark snack, discuss how to handle Twitter trolls and...because this is sometimes a sports podcast...talk about the Luis Ortiz cheating allegations and much more. Plus! Fourth of July weekend was a wild one in New York with the Subway Ser...

In Macedonia, our widows chant mournful dirges for your garbage Marlins. Senior baseball writer for The Athletic Tyler Kepner is on to talk about his cameo in The Simpsons baseball episode (and, oh yeah, about baseball) Cole and Laura lament Tyrese Haliburton's injury as OKC wins a title. Laura thinks the Mets might actually be in trouble. Sophie Cunningham is the beast we need and deserve. O...

The Liberty may have started the season 9-0, but after a loss to the Fever, the true test is just beginning. NY Liberty beat writer Jackie Powell is on to talk potential dynasties, expanded schedules, and standout players as we reach the quarter mark of the season. The Oilers' season is on the brink, and it might all be up to...Stuart Skinner? Plus: The bonkers Rafael Devers trade, Ohtani pit...