Matt on the Mic

First, Matt gives his take on Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 1 (1:07) and a quick thought on Magic-Cavs Game 7 (5:05). Then, after each team's exit from the NBA postseason, he shares his evaluation of impending doom for the 76ers (8:17), Lakers (15:42), Bucks (22:31), Suns (27:00), and Clippers (35:05).

It's been a quarter-century since Star Wars was revitalized on the big screen for what has come to be known as "the prequel trilogy." This weekend, 'The Phantom Menace' returns to theaters. Watch along with Matt and his old pal Wilson Beaver as the two look back on a cultural relic and discuss how well this movie has held up (6:34). They also examine the hit-or-miss potential...

With the NFL Draft a few days out, Matt turns to Juan, Nick, and Chris with a quick draft of things they aren't actually drafting but would be fun to draft (0:54). Then, a mock draft for Thursday's first round that you literally won't find anywhere else (23:49).

In the first half, Matt shares four observations after listening through Taylor Swift's newly released album "The Tortured Poets Department" (11:32). Then, fresh off the heels (heelers?) of the latest 'Bluey' saga, Matt gives his thoughts on 'Bluey' Season 3, Episode 49, "The Sign" while he shares his Pantheon of 'Bluey' episodes (11:32).

With the NBA Playoffs beginning, Matt dials up fellow hoops-head Ian Goldsmith to discuss the surprising result of the Kings-Warriors play-in game and the possible end of these Warriors as we know them (4:52), touch on the Lakers-Pelicans clash and the elusive potentiality of Zion Williamson (21:07), and give their playoff conference finalists (28:07). Then, they conduct a draft of #2 guys on play...

In this Q&A episode, Matt answers the questions that almost nobody asked him. He offers thoughts on the men's and women's college hoops tournaments (1:16), provides a thought on the NIT (4:16), and shares his picks for this year's men's tournament (8:20). Then, he predicts the Bears move at #1 in the upcoming NFL Draft (11:10), addresses the Steelers nutty first week of the transactional offseason...

Matt is joined by the Tyson to his Hinrich, the Kenyon to his Kidd, the Peja to his Bibby--Ian Goldsmith to debrief the NBA's All-Star Weekend (3:57), propose a change to All-Star Saturday Night's 3-Point Competition (15:41) and Slam Dunk Contest (20:11). They provide praise for Wemby (30:29) and Ian offers a fun hypothetical ROY race (35:27). They discuss the potentialities for Joel Embii...

Matt calls his cousin Drew Marsom to chat the Deadpool trailer dropped during the Super Bowl. They discuss the return of the TVA & Mobius(?) (3:19) and the inclusion of Wolverine (6:49). Drew shares a riveting theory for the plot of the film (10:59) and the cousins ponder a new potential big bad for Marvel--possibly spotted in the trailer (16:39). They spend some time questioning the importance of...

For the second year in a row, Matt calls his pals Juan, Nick, and Chris to run through favorite and crazy Super Bowl prop bets including passing props (3:56), receiving props (13:17), a slew of rushing props (18:59), Matt's favorite bet (32:07), and Juan's best bets (36:23) before talking MVP odds (41:59). Finally, the fellas had to discuss Taylor Swift-related bets, including some truly z...

In response to Mike Tomlin returning to the Steelers for the 2024 season, Matt starts by reading a list of all the teams with a playoff win since the last Steelers postseason victory (6:00). Then, Matt and Juan compete in a slim slate of Divisional Round games guessing Vegas lines (15:24). Finally, Juan shares a whiskey tasting story (39:06) and Matt shares a Teachable Moment (45:14).

Matt starts this episode with a few thoughts on Nick Saban's legacy, what's next for Alabama, and what this means for college football at large (0:48). Then, Juan offers his no-prep, on-the-spot Vegas odds for where Jim Harbaugh might coach next in the NFL (13:02). The two pals match elite guessing Vegas lines for the NFL's Wild Card Round (25:18) and Juan ends the episode by explainin...

To start the episode, Matt admits among friends two instances where he was wrong concerning the Steelers (4:03). Then, after a brief Panthers check-in (13:44), he joins Juan and Chris guessing Vegas lines for the last, uniquely circumstanced week of the NFL regular season (24:18).

The Tomlinites asked and, like the big bearded guy himself, Matt delivers: his list of coaches across the league he would take over Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh (1:08). The fellas hold a therapy session as Matt runs through the coaches around the league he'd take over Mike T in four categories, including his prime replacement for the head man in Pittsburgh (16:40). Then, the four friends guess the Ve...

First, Matt recaps this year's Heisman Trophy ceremony and throws out a couple contenders for 2024, plus his Heisman winner for next season (0:38). Then, for the second season in a row, a not-quite-in-depth-but-definitely-not-casual look at the college football bowl season including superlatives (17:01), picks straight-up and against the spread (22:14), and other thoughts.

Vegas Juan checks in to first help Matt create a college football-styled top 4 among the NFL's elite (10:07). Then, the two look ahead to the Week 14 NFL slate via Vegas lines. They consider how low is too high for an over/under line for this Thursday's miserable Steelers-Patriots game, the up-for-grabs AFC South, a potential-laden Bills-Chefs matchup, and a terrific Sunday Night NFC East...

It's the first week of December, which means it's officially Christmas season, which means it's time to welcome back to the podcast Matt's cousin Drew Marsom to break down the best Christmas movies and decide on a winner--bracket style--one movie at a time. In this mega-jam-packed episode, the two cousins chat out 24 Christmas movies on their merits and faults. They talk new school v. old school,...

After the news that the Panthers have fired Frank Reich, Matt brings on Juan to share his feelings in a safe space, rationalize his choices for new coach, and evaluate odds-on favorites for the job. Then, Matt endures his own hopeless situation of guessing Vegas lines against Vegas Juan (38:57).

In this jam-packed episode, Matt welcomes the Tomlinites--Juan, Chris, and Nick--to determine the good, bad teams vs. the bad, good teams (17:02), guess Week 12 Vegas lines (33:18), and take turns considering what certain individuals from the NFL have to be thankful for this holiday season (61:25).

In their weekly chat, Matt starts by quizzing Juan on the colleges of select quarterbacks from yesterday's games. Then, Matt tries to outlast Juan in guessing Week 10 lines as they discuss the crummy Panthers, the oh-so-fun Texans, the "Bird-Off" between the Falcons and Cardinals, an electric Lions-Chargers matchup, and Matt gives love to the BACK Raiders (17:03).

On Hallow's Eve Eve, Matt hosts Juan to first discuss a few spooky situations including the Kirk Cousins' injury (5:18), the greatness of DeAndre Hopkins (7:40), and the worst component of the Deshaun Watson situation (12:36). To wrap, they take their best guesses at Week 9 NFL game lines (20:08).

In another weekly chat among longtime friends, Juan joins Matt to talk out the week that was in the NFL. They discuss another stupid Steelers win and George Pickens comparisons (6:41), have a conversation about any lingering or developing Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce annoyances (14:01), and get into Matt's Top 10 for the week (18:40). Then, the two take their best guesses at Week 8 lines (22:23).

In Part 2 of this season's mega-preview, Matt and Ian Goldsmith discuss MVP picks and this decade's Giannis v. Jokic question, coach of the year candidates, the triumvirate of Rookie of the Year contenders, players who could potentially be traded, teams set to flop or surprise, and debate who they would take as the first overall pick in a fantasy league.

Matt calls up his fellow hoops fan, Ian Goldsmith, to break things down a week out from the start of the season. Ian brings his tiers of teams to the pod to help guide the two talking out contenders, duds, and too-soons. They mix in some Vegas over/unders, discuss player impressions, and touch on much more.

Matt starts this episode by comparing Mike Tomlin to a famous literary character. He proceeds to draft quarterbacks he would start a team with before Kenny Pickett (11:55), before joining Juan in guessing Week 6 lines. Then, finally, the much-anticipated reveal of the Ten Commandments of betting NFL games, spearheaded by Vegas Juan himself (44:30).

Joined by The Tomlinites--except for Nick who was at another conference--Matt, Juan, and Chris start by sharing out how truly horrible all their teams are currently. Then they recap Sunday's action before looking ahead guessing Week 4 lines.