Hits and Hoops

The beautiful game takes over Hits & Hoops! This week, the fellas are joined by special guest and soccer expert Franco Cedeno for a special World Cup edition, where Franco attempts to educate three gringos on the biggest tournament in sports. From the superstar players and powerhouse countries everyone knows, to the underrated squads and hidden gems you need to watch, Franco breaks down everyt...

The impossible has finally happened: the New York Knicks are NBA Champions! In Episode 66 of Hits & Hoops, Dixon, Tyler, and Conner break down New York's historic championship run, how Jalen Brunson cemented himself as one of the most clutch players of his generation and why this championship run may have permanently changed the perception of the Knicks franchise. We also take a deep dive...

In Episode 65 of Hits & Hoops, Dixon, Tyler, and Conner break down the championship matchup between Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. We discuss the biggest matchups, X-factors, coaching advantages, Finals MVP candidates, and make our official predictions for who will be raising the Larry O'Brien Trophy. We also dive into one of the most...

On this episode of Hits & Hoops, Conner, Dixon, and Tyler react to two absolutely INSANE NBA Conference Finals Game 1 matchups. The guys break down the San Antonio Spurs stealing Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and debate whether OKC is officially in trouble. Then they dive into the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers thriller that instantly entered the conversation for one of the...

On Episode 63 of Hits & Hoops, Tyler, Conner, and Dixon dive headfirst into the biggest sports and internet controversies blowing up the net. The crew reacts to the Diana Russini & Mike Vrabel scandal rumors shaking up the NFL world, breaks down the viral internet frenzy surrounding Paige Bueckers and her #1 overall pick girlfriend, and debates the wild conspiracy claims that Jaden Ivey wa...

On this episode of Hits & Hoops, the gang is back as we break down the highs and surprises from the NBA first-round playoffs, from King James still doing it in his 40's, to the Knick's secret issue, to the Timberwolves bullying the Nuggets. Then, we shift into a real, unfiltered convo about the NFL Draft, hitting on the biggest picks, steals, and moves that could shape the season ahe...

The 2025–26 NBA season is coming to an end, and on Episode 61 of Hits & Hoops, Dixon, Tyler and Conner break down the biggest storylines of the season.  We talk about how LaMelo Ball and the Hornets have been the most exciting team in the league, Jaylen Brown carrying the Celtics, and why the Heat and Knicks feel stuck in the middle. We also get into the Spurs and how Wemby is already taking o...

The fellas kick off the episode with a huge announcement, the first official appearance of our newest member Conner! Then we dive into the NFL offseason chaos starting with the back and forth chaos with Maxx Crosby and what it means for the league moving forward. We also reflect on the end of Tua's are in Miami and what his time there meant. From blockbuster trades to major signings, the crew...

Episode 59 of Hits and Hoops is a special one as Conner hops on to talk all things Super Bowl 60, breaking down Seahawks vs. Patriots with predictions, key matchups, and a few hot takes along the way. We also get into Sam Darnold’s career arc, how he went from seeing ghosts to leading a Super Bowl team, and what this run really says about him as a HUMAN. To close it out, we kick back and share our...

On Episode 58 of Hits & Hoops, Conner joins the show to break down the NFL Divisional Round, focusing on what actually translated to winning and what could become a problem moving forward. We dig into performances, coaching decisions, and momentum heading into the AFC and NFC Conference Championships, along with clear-cut predictions. We close the episode with reactions to the College Football...

Wild Card Weekend delivered some beautiful football, so we had to bring Conner back on to break it all down. In Episode 57 of Hits & Hoops, we react to every major storyline from Wild Card Weekend and lock in our Divisional Round Weekend predictions. Plus, we dive headfirst into the never-ending questions surrounding the New York Jets.

The 2025–26 NFL season was WILD and we’re breaking it all down today. From our favorite moments to the best teams, biggest surprises, and most disappointing performances, nothing is off limits. Who lived up to the hype? Who completely fell apart? And which moments defined the season? Watch and listen to new episodes of Hits & Hoops every week and check us out on TikTok and Instagram for all th...

Week 13 did NOT disappoint! We’re breaking down everything from Shedeur Sanders BALLING to the Chiefs looking mid again, to the Dolphins low-key cooking, plus all the chaos you might’ve missed around the league. Tap in for real takes. Drop YOUR predictions in the comments — let’s see who’s got the hottest takes! Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss a debate....

Welcome back to Hits and Hoops! In today’s episode, we break down a WILD week of NFL storylines—from the MVP race to the Chiefs looking MID, the Ravens bouncing back, and even some AJ Brown drama. We also dive into college football with Caleb Williams and Shedeur Sanders, talk Dolphins' defense, Panthers' improvement, and… yes… Dixon somehow met a real-life vampire. Grab your nugs, this...

Welcome back to Hits & Hoops, where sports and culture collide! In Episode 53, the guys break down a wild week in the NFL and NBA: NFL • Has Tua Tagovailoa officially fallen off? • The Kansas City Chiefs look like their old selves again, are they back for real? • Why we still don’t believe in the Colts, even after some big wins. NBA • The biggest gambling scandal in NBA history and how it rela...

This week we dive into one of the wildest NFL Sundays yet — Week 4 brought insane injuries, jaw-dropping performances, and shocking upsets that flipped the league on its head. From the biggest highlight-reel moments to the most brutal “what just happened?!” plays, we’ve got you covered, pun intended. On the hoops side, we’re breaking down the WNBA Commissioner’s comments making waves on the timeli...

The boys are back breaking down a wild week in sports (and way beyond). Dixon and Tyler dive into: • Chiefs somehow still bad despite squeaking out a win • Colts + Danny Dimes?? Dark horse Super Bowl contenders?? • Travis Hunter not living up to the hype (yet) • Justin Herbert—way too early for a crown • Caleb Williams’ comeback moment • Packers laid an egg Then things get real weird… • A UFO that...

Welcome to Episode 50 of Hits & Hoops! We’re breaking down all the biggest storylines from NFL Week 2 — the upsets, the breakout stars, and which teams already look in trouble. Plus, we’re catching up on one of the greatest shows ever made, The Wire, and why it still holds up today. It’s 50 episodes deep, and we’re only getting louder, hotter, and more unfiltered (Pause). Drop YOUR predictions...

Football is back! We’re diving headfirst into the 2025 Season Preview — breaking it all down team by team, division by division before locking in our ultimate Super Bowl prediction. No sugarcoating, no holding back. From the AFC gauntlet to the NFC’s wild storylines, we’re covering: • Who’s ready to dominate • Who’s doomed for heartbreak • Surprise contenders nobody sees coming • And our final cal...

What’s it really like being the son of a 2-time World Series champ? This week, we sit down with Austin Leyritz, son of Yankees legend Jim Leyritz, for a raw and unfiltered convo about baseball, family, and life in the spotlight. This episode is packed with baseball history, crazy stories, and real talk about chasing your dreams on and off the field. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a goo...

🚨 SEASON 3 IS HERE 🚨 The squad is BACK and we’re kicking things off with a loaded episode! Dixon and Tyler break down the hottest NFL storylines — from Shedeur Sanders’ first career start to the Cam Newton vs. Jalen Hurts debate (and plenty more). Then we switch gears to the hardwood… things get wild with a WNBA game that featured some unexpected projectiles, the Kelsey Plum hate, and other hoop...

On Today’s episode Tyler and Dixon get into a variety of topics because it’s the Offseason! They dive into a recent one on one match with Michael Beasley and others along while recapping his career. Then they share some of the sports media influences through the years.  Finally, wrapping up the episode, they have a random movie review on The Dark Knight…..17 years later! Watch and listen to new ep...

Dixon and Tyler are BACK, and today’s episode is all about the beautiful chaos that was this year’s NBA Finals: Thunder vs. Pacers — pure hoops perfection. But that’s not all... The guys dive also deep into some spicy NBA Offseason headlines: Kevin Durant headed to the Houston Rockets What in the world are the Miami Heat up to this summer?  And to cap it all off, Dixon drops his highly anticipated...

🔥 The NBA Playoffs are HEATING UP as we head into the Conference Finals! Tyler and Dixon are back to break down all the wild moments from the Conference Semis, give their bold takes on the upcoming matchups, and look ahead to the Finals. Plus, the guys dive into some NBA Lottery madness and throw out a spicy conspiracy theory involving the Dallas Mavericks. 👀💥 Don't miss this one — hoops t...

The NBA Playoffs have been LIT! On today's episode, Tyler and Dixon are joined by the homie James as the fellas take a deep dive into the craziness of the NBA Playoffs. The guys discuss the uprising of Anthony Edwards, the grittyness of the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics' challenges, Nikola Jokic's dominance, and more!  Watch and listen to new episodes of Hits & Hoops every...