Nick Shaw

Load Management Podcast

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Nick Shaw

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Week 19: Wild Card Whiplash, Coach Openings & Carolyn's Zen 16.01.2026 45:03

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00 — Intro & wildcard fallout Weekend recap, college semis on Thursday (!), the "end is near" blues, XFL nostalgia, PSL playoff ticket saga, StubHub sell-through, Rams–Panthers near-upset and Bryce Young future talk. 1:30 — NFL winners & losers Winners: Bears' insane comeback (Caleb + weapons), Panthers'...

Week 18: PSL Pains, Portal Chaos & Wild Card Wagers 07.01.2026 43:38

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00 — Intro & playoff logistics Panthers PSL "must-buy" playoff tickets, Rams–Panthers spread vibes, Lions/Vikings end-of-season fatigue, quick wild-card slate lookahead (Bills–Jags, 49ers–Eagles, Packers–Bears, Pats–Chargers). 11:30 — NCAA winners & losers Transfer portal/NIL madness, Michigan bowl trip no...

Week 17 : Six Turnovers, Pop-Tarts & Demon-Hunter Picks 30.12.2025 36:49

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00 — Intro & holiday catch-up 3:00 — Losers of the week (Lions–Vikings chaos, bowl-game blahs) 6:50 — NFL winners & Week 18 drama (NFC South, AFC North, 49ers 1-seed watch) 9:40 — NBA talk (Hornets woes, Giannis night, Thunder looking mortal, Suns surge, rookie buzz) 15:00 — Michigan coach talk (new hire...

Week 16: Panthers, Parleys & Holiday Chaos 24.12.2025 43:11

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00 — Intro + Panthers bandwagon (NFC South math, crowd/weather, playoff paths) 3:20 — Winners & Losers (state of Michigan football, refs, G5 bowl pain, Bears/Seahawks comebacks) 8:20 — College hoops check-in (AZ & Michigan dominance, KenPom love, March dreams) 17:20 — Top question of the week (redrafting l...

Week 15 :Who's Back Next Year? (Plus Michigan Mayhem & Carolyn's new strategy) 17.12.2025 38:42

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00–2:00 — Intro & playoff vibes: Four months in(!); football winding down; cable write-off jokes. 2:00–7:15 — Who rebounds in 2025? Chiefs/Bengals headline the "they'll be fine" tier; Vikings as a sleeper if QB stabilizes; Giants reset with high picks; Commanders' aging roster; Cowboys' path if defense f...

Week 14 : Notre Dame's snub, our CFP bracket duel, & Carolyn's chaos picks 10.12.2025 32:24

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00–3:30 — Intro / NCAA rankings: Arizona & Michigan at #1/#2; CFP gripe of the week: Notre Dame out, Miami in; ND's bowl opt-out rant & playoff expansion talk. 3:30–9:30 — CFP bracket picks: First round leans—Oregon rolls; split on Bama–OU; both on Ole Miss; Miami–A&M as toss-up. Paths to semis: Nick see...

Week 13: Panthers stun Rams, Pats/Broncos streaks, & Carolyn's food-fight picks 03.12.2025 39:15

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00–1:15 — Intro: Thanksgiving, Lions/Vikes pain, Arizona to 9–3. 1:15–11:00 — Big NFL surprises: Panthers over Rams; Pats/Broncos streaks; no clear SB fave; young QBs. 11:00–13:30 — NFL winners: Cowboys, Panthers, Bears, Chiefs. 13:30–15:00 — NFL losers: Vikings, Lions injuries, Steelers. 15:00–22:00 — N...

Week 12 : JJ blues, Turkey Day slate hype & Carolyn's chaos picks 26.11.2025 44:20

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00 — Intro chat Monday record; Nick freezing in MI, Charlie in AZ. JJ McCarthy slump + Vikings offense pain. Lions–Giants: Jameis bombs, Gibbs goes off (fantasy monster). Chiefs–Colts debate; quick Thanksgiving/Black Friday slate tee-up. 14:00 — NFL winners & losers Winners: Rams, Chiefs, Cowboys, Gibb...

Week 11 : Cold Lions blues, revised Super Bowl lanes & Carolyn's jersey-logic chaos 19.11.2025 32:36

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 0:00 – Intro: Michigan trip & freeze; Lions–Eagles SNF fallout; why "take the points" still matters. 3:30 – Top Question: Revised Super Bowl picks — Bills out of the AFC; Rams from the NFC; Charlie's Colts-as-dark-horse case. 7:30 – NFL Winners/Losers: Lions go 0/5 on 4th; JJ McCarthy roller-coaster; Raven...

Week 10 : Luka night, the Nico fallout & playoff crystal-balling 12.11.2025 33:56

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 00:00 Intro; Lakers game; Luka's 38; Nico fired 06:00 NFL segue — quick Eagles–Packers notes, YouTube TV/ESPN blackout 08:50 AFC/NFC playoff picks (brief rundown of both slates) 13:00 Winners & losers — NFL + NCAA quick hits 18:30 Carolyn enters — standings update & Week 10 snake picks Charlie: 22–5–1 Nick...

Week 9 : YouTube TV Blackout, Vikings Jolt, and Carolyn's ASMR Picks 05.11.2025 33:33

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 00:00–02:00 Intro chat – YouTube TV vs ESPN/ABC blackout drama, local feeds, quick take on Cards–Cowboys and how brutal the NFC West is this year. 02:00 NFL winners – Seahawks cruise (Sam Darnold spotless first half), Ravens look "back," JJ McCarthy shows poise in Detroit and closes it late. 05:20 NFL losers...

Week 8 Act: MVP Heat Check, Chiefs-Mode, and Carolyn's Vibe Picks 29.10.2025 34:58

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 00:00 Cold open: SNF Chiefs flip the switch + "they're the new Patriots" chat 01:45 Shohei Ohtani detour: two-way GOAT talk, Angels pain, Babe Ruth comps 03:30 Big question: refining NFL MVP picks (Jonathan Taylor case, Colts line love) 08:20 NFL winners & losers (Jets shocker, Broncos on fire, Bengals fac...

Week 7 : NBA Tipoff Hot Takes, Lions-Bucs Recap & the Chaos Coin Picks 23.10.2025 36:22

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 00:00 Cold open + Lions–Bucs recap & Nick's Sad Fantasy Minute 02:00 NBA tipoff: what we're watching as the season opens 05:30 NBA hot takes: Wemby leap, Luka for MVP, OKC/Nuggets/Pistons chatter 08:00 College football winners & losers (UCLA/Indiana up; Miami/Penn State/Wisconsin down) 12:30 NFL winners...

Coast-to-Coast Ball, TNF Takeaways & Midseason Picks (Carolyn's Chaos Returns) 20.10.2025 26:28

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet 01:00 – Mariners vs. Tigers: quick playoff vibes + "baseball is weird" payroll chat 03:00 – TNF takeaways: Flacco's big-dad energy, Chase's record night, Bengals season lifeline 04:00 – Midseason NCAA picks: who looks like a real title threat (and who doesn't) 06:30 – Winners & Losers (NCAA + NFL): Bama bo...

Week 5 Shock Check: Ohtani Heat, NFL Upsets, Winners & Losers, Carolyn Returns & Picks 08.10.2025 28:17

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet Genius Shot Protein: https://www.geniusshot.com/ 00:46 – Quick baseball detour: Ohtani homers, Dodgers/Tigers playoff notes 02:30 – Into the NFL: early surprises (Jags rise, Raiders slide, Chiefs/Ravens form) 04:35 – NFL winners & losers: Broncos/Pats up; Ravens/Cards down; Panthers-Dolphins in-stadium rec...

Week 4 Reality Check: Fantasy Heartbreak, Ravens Red Flags, Winners & Losers, Carolyn Returns & Picks 01.10.2025 29:44

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet Genius Shot Protein: https://www.geniusshot.com/ 01:00 – Bad fantasy luck: Gibbs at the 1, 151-point loss by one; Bo Nix swing 02:00 – RP Diet App 1.5 notes + Genius Shot restock heads-up 03:50 – Week 5 trouble radar: Ravens skid, Lamar hamstring, defense leaks 05:50 – Winners & Losers: NFL (Rams/Jags up,...

Week 3 Reactions: Harbaugh GOAT Talk, Herbert's Heroics, Winners & Losers, Guest Picker Debut 24.09.2025 34:30

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet Genius Shot Protein: https://www.geniusshot.com/ 00:00 – Week 3 intro, Lions–Ravens MNF, and a fantasy-football heartbreak (Gibbs at the 1) 02:55 – GOAT coaches?! Making the case for Jim Harbaugh across college & NFL 06:08 – Justin Herbert magic + Chargers' start under Harbaugh 08:20 – NFL winners & losers...

Week 2 Reality Check: Bills Cruise, Lions Drop 52, JJ's Setback & Winners/Losers 24.09.2025 33:03

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet Genius Shot Protein: https://www.geniusshot.com/ 00:00 – Intro, disclosure, RP Diet app update 04:40 – TNF recap (Bills–Dolphins) + fantasy league bits 09:50 – Lions 52 vs Bears; early contenders; MNF look-ahead 14:55 – Vikings: JJ McCarthy struggles/injury; O-line talk 20:40 – Winners: Chargers/Harbaugh;...

Week 1 Overreactions: JJ's Debut, Lions Dreams, and Our Spiciest Super Bowl Picks 21.09.2025 41:08

RP Hypertrophy App: http://rpstrength.com/lmhype RP Diet App: http://rpstrength.com/lmdiet Genius Shot Protein: https://www.geniusshot.com/ 00:00 - Intro & premise 05:01 - Biases: MIN, Suns/Bulls; MICH/Lions 10:15 - JJ McCarthy debut 15:11 - QB intangibles & coaching 20:28 - Week 1 takeaways 25:37 - NFC/AFC & Super Bowl Picks 30:14 - Awards: MVP,ROY, DPOY 35:51 - Wrap Up