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The football this weekend gave fans everything and more. The guys recap the NFL action including the Chiefs and Eagles struggling through another week. Meanwhile in college, the playoff is set and drama is the main course. Nick and Paul discuss the field and make their picks for the weekend.

The NFL fed families on Thanksgiving, as the underdogs took the day. The guys discuss the weekend of football that saw more moving and shaking throughout the standings. Next, it is a huge weekend of college football ahead. Nick and Paul talk about the games and make their picks for the conference title games. Lastly, college hoops have hit a high in the early season, as the ACC is taking it to the...

The sports world on Thanksgiving is evolving once again. Nick Felice and Paul Russo react to another weekend of football and make their picks for the games on Thanksgiving. The guys break down the Players Era Festival so far as college basketball enters a new era in Thanksgiving hoops. Lastly, the guys discuss college football in the final week of the regular season and their upcoming bocce tourna...

The injury bug returned to the NFL in Week 11. Fresh Takes recaps the week that was, including new injuries for playoff hopeful teams, swing games in the AFC, and what to take away from the mess that was Sunday Night Football. The guys talk about the latest rankings in the College Football Playoff and debate whether teams are where they should be. They make their picks for the week and talk some b...

There is plenty to discuss from the NFL in Week 10. Nick and Paul dive into the Giants firing Brian Daboll after another collapse in the second half, the Bills' continued struggles, and much more. The guys make their picks and talk about the latest in college football. The focus turns to baseball as Pirates ace Paul Skenes may already be looking to the future amid a lockout after next season.

After a week off, the guys on Fresh Takes return. They recap the week that was in the NFL from Jayden Daniels' injury to the Bills taking down the Chiefs. The guys discuss the week that was in college football and make their picks for the weekend. Lastly, the guys discuss the World Series, college basketball tipping off, and Paul's trip to Clemson.

The NFL found more chaos in Week 7. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Giants blowing a win against the Broncos, the Commanders losing Jayden Daniels, the worst teams getting worse, and more headlines. They make their picks for Week 8 and talk about the college football landscape from Week 8 of their season. The NBA opens its new season this week, and the guys discuss the big headlines of the...

The NFL continued its chaos through Week 6. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the crazy weekend where it appears the league is wide open. They make their picks for the week ahead and discuss the latest in college football, where James Franklin's firing from Penn State headlined the weekend. The guys talk about the latest from baseball as the MLB is in the League Championship Series.

If there is any takeaway from the NFL for Week 5, it's that there is more weird football to be played, and no one has an edge. Nick Felice and Paul Russo review the weekend and make their picks for Week 6. The guys also recap a quieter week in college football. Lastly, the MLB is rolling in the postseason, and the guys talk about Paul's trip to Philadelphia and the headlines from October.

A tie in the NFL, Kirby Smart outsmarted again by Alabama, and plenty more to talk about in the football world this week. Paul Russo and Nick Felice discuss the big headlines from the past weekend of football in the NFL and college space, and make their picks for this upcoming weekend. The guys are busy traveling, Nick recaps his recent trip to Seattle, and Paul looks ahead to a trip to Philadelph...

Week 3 in the NFL didn't disappoint once the early window of games hit the witching hour. Paul Russo is joined by guest host Kyle Evans on Fresh Takes to recap the week in the NFL. The guys talk about the Ravens dropping another primetime game and the Giants moving on to rookie Jaxson Dart under center. The guys make their picks for Week 4 and discuss the latest in college football after Syrac...

After a fairly quiet opening week to the NFL season, Week 2 gave us plenty to discuss. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the injury news from the weekend that saw Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, and others go down. They recap the other major headlines and make their picks for Week 3. Next in college football, Week 3 saw Clemson and Notre Dame stumble again. Nick and Paul talk about what the season...

The first full week of football is over, and it is time to react. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss Week 1 in the NFL that saw an early-season favorite for game of the year, bad play, and questionable decisions from players. The guys make their picks for Week 2 and look at their results from Week 1. Next is college football, where the USF Bulls are taking the sport by storm after knocking off Flo...

It is officially NFL as week one is upon us. Nick Felice and Paul Russo take a look at the season ahead. The guys talk about which teams they think will be the ones all season making headlines, players making impacts, and the surprises that may be lurking. They make their first picks of the season and recap college football from the weekend.

After a handful of games last weekend, college football officially enters week one of the season. Nick Felice and Paul Russo deep dive into the season that will be upcoming. From their favorite teams of Notre Dame and Syracuse to the national names and everyone in between, the guys talk about what to expect and who to keep an eye on as we enter the second season of the expanded playoff era.

College football is officially back in 2025. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the season ahead and make their first round of picks with Week 0 kicking off on Saturday. The guys also discuss Watkins Glen from a couple of weeks ago, the new 2026 NASCAR schedule, and Minor League Baseball after making a trip to Syracuse this week.

NASCAR is making their annual journey to the Finger Lakes this weekend at Watkins Glen International. Paul Russo and Nick Felice preview the weekend ahead as the four national touring series prepare to make the lefts and rights at the birthplace of American road racing. The guys also begin with a review of the new Fantastic Four movie.

The MLB stove is getting hot with the trade deadline at the doorstep. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest as teams look to buy and sell. NASCAR makes its annual trip to the Finger Lakes next week. The guys preview the race weekend at Watkins Glen.

The MLB All Star Game had its first-ever swing-off to determine the winner on Tuesday night. Nick Felice and Paul Russo react to the game and the weekend as a whole as the league shifts to new partners next season. A new season of Big Brother kicked off last week, and Nick and Paul discuss what they expect to happen this season in the house.

It is the final podcast for Fresh Takes heading into the summer schedule. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest in the world of baseball. The guys do a movie review of F1 and discuss what they have planned for the holiday weekend.

The sports world is off to the summer with the Thunder winning the NBA Finals. Nick Felice and Paul Russo react to the seven-game series that left some fans wanting more following an injury to Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton. The guys discuss the NBA Draft that begins on Wednesday night, the NASCAR In-Season Tournament, and baseball headlines to keep an eye on.

The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the series that saw the Panthers repeat on the Oilers, and what it means for the sport. The guys then turn to the NBA Finals as the Thunder look to close out the series against the Pacers on Thursday night. The guys also talk about the US Open and JJ Spaun clutching up on the back nine on Oakmont during...

The championship series for the NBA and NHL rolls on. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the games so far and what to expect the rest of the way. The guys discuss Paul's trip to Michigan for the NASCAR Cup race and a slight rule change in college basketball.

The NBA landscape changed greatly in a week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, which feature small markets on the big stage. The guys also react to the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau following their loss in the Eastern Conference Finals. Nick and Paul discuss the rematch in the Stanley Cup Finals between the Oilers and Panthers, and Paul is on the road...

The conference finals in the NBA and NHL are nearing conclusions, with varying storylines in each series. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Knicks and Timberwolves looking to extend their seasons on the brink of elimination. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Carolina finally won a game in the conference finals, but it may be too little, too late against the Panthers. The Stars also look to extend...