Nate's Take

Nate opens the show by telling listeners that in life there are facts and then there are alternative facts. He says Mike Tomlin gave us alternative facts when he said the Pittsburgh Steelers had moved on from the Antonio Brown facebook live video and he diverts from sports into politics and tells listeners that we should be concerned about the current state of the country. He says all great empire...

Nate says poor decisions in life cost you and he says Antonio Brown's decision to facebook live himself in the locker room following Pittsburgh's divisional round win will have the same effect on the Steeelers in the AFC title game as the Odell Beckham Jr situation had on the Giants in their Wildcard game. In the second segment, Nate gives you divisional round results and his Conference Championsh...

Nate opens the show by congratulating Clemson on winning the CFP National Championship. In his first segment, he talks about how Odell Beckham Jr and his receiving core were in fact a distraction to the team and he says ultimately that's what cost the Giants the game against Green Bay. Nate says Odell put more pressure on himself after his first drop and he says that every decision we make effects...

Nate opens the New Year by telling how special the New England Patriots organization really is. He says in every industry he's ever worked there's been a limited number of really good people and the good people keep the overwhelming number of slackers afloat. He attributes that to America today and says we may never see an organization like the Patriots again. In the second segment, he tells you w...

Nate begins the final show before the new year by saying Jeff Fisher never really had a future in LA. Nate insists that Fisher was brought in to be a transitioner not a coach. He points to the fact that in his career he's been able to successfully move an operation but not motivate a football team. Nate says, sometimes in life, things just happen and you either roll with it or you don't. He says F...

Nate gives you his take on Tom Brady reaching 201 wins and he tells you why he believes Tom is the greatest quarterback of all-time despite the certain elements of controversy that surround his career. He also explains the real reason people dislike Tom Brady and he says it doesn't have a whole lot to do with deflategate or spygate. He points to the fact that Tom is a winner and he uses examples o...

Nate spends the first segment telling listeners about how every football player has a story and he compares Tom Brady's story to Dak Prescott's story. Nate says that a potential Cowboys vs Patriots Super Bowl would have the feel of the St. Louis vs New England 2001 Super Bowl but with reversed roles. He calls Dak the 2016 Tom Brady. In the second segment, he says "The Game" was sloppy and he gives...

Nate opens the show by saying that the Thanksgiving games this year are the most exciting Thanksgiving games in a very long time. He points to the fact the Detroit and Minnesota are playing for a spot a top the division while Dallas and Washington are playing a meaningful division game. Nate also takes a moment to encourage listeners to help come together as a country on this Thanksgiving. In the...

The Nate's Take one year anniversary edition opens with Nate talking about Jeff Fisher's decision to start Jared Goff this Sunday. Nate thinks Jeff waited too long. Nate says if you draft a guy #1 to be your future, you need to play that guy right away. He points to mistakes in Cleveland and a success story in Tennessee. The show also contains two audio montage's between breaks and in the second s...

Nate spends the first segment talking about the Dallas Cowboys and how Jerry Jones can't mess it up. He says the big problem is Jerry and Romo have a friendship that's impacting Jerry's decisions. Nate thinks Jerry should take a step back and give Jason Garrett full control. In the second segment, Nate says the Patriots will be just fine and he does his week eleven NFL picks. He closes the show ou...

Nate discusses the Golden State Warriors and he puts fan rumbles to rest by saying that despite the slow start their record doesn't show, the Warriors will be just fine. He says when you bring in superstars to play with other superstars, it takes time to build chemistry. In the second segment, he discusses the fact that NFL teams want to offer Jim Harbaugh mega money to go back to the NFL. He poin...

Nate gives his take on the election results in a special night time edition of Nate's Take. He says that regardless of opinion, now's the time to come together. Now's the time to become one again. He says we're all a team. He also uses the opening segment to talk about the Dak Prescott/Tony Romo situation in Dallas. He says that Jerry Jones is poised to make the ultimate mistake by removing Dak fo...

Nate says the NFL is going down a dangerous road when it comes to their work on player conduct and domestic violence. He says similarly, our country is also going down the same dangerous road and he gives you his thoughts on the course of the election. Nate says in the end, nobody will win this election. We've all already lost. He encourages listeners to get out and vote third party. He warns that...

Nate opens the show by talking about the new Major League Baseball World Champions! He briefly reviews the game and says that it was great for the sport of baseball. He reiterates his belief that leadership starts at the top and he talks about how the Cubs front office put together something that only many dreamed about. He says last nights game was more than just a game. Outside of being the grea...

Nate tells you why he's not surprised that the Patriots traded away Jamie Collins. He says that Bill Belichick is old school and he expects every player to do his job. If he feels they're not he is not afraid to move on. He attributes this to not becoming friends with his players. In the second segment he says the Cowboys need to stcik with Dak and he gives you his week nine NFL picks. He closes t...

Nate says that the world is not as dangerous as the media makes it out to be and he says similarly like we shouldn't be influenced by the media, Pat Riley wasn't influenced by the fans and history in Miami. Nate says Riley didn't want Dwayne Wade back because he didn't want what happened in LA to happen in Miami. In the second segment, he talks about the World Series and he says like in Chicago, l...

Nate explains why having leadership at the top is crucial and he says that leadership at the top and culture go hand-in-hand. He credits Chicago's run to the World Series as a result of a positive culture change and leadership at the top that trickles down throughout the organization. He explains that successful people in positions of power always have a blue print and know the organization before...

Nate talks about how New England is so lucky to have Tom Brady. He says we don't give Tom enough credit for learning the correct way to take hits in the NFL. He points out the fact that Jay Cutler has none of the qualities a Tom Brady has and he says although John Fox is a great coach, he will most likely lose his job because of his decision to stick with Cutler. In the second segment, he talks ab...

Nate spends the first segment talking about how the power of positive thinking and doing trumps anything negative we could ever do. He says the Cincinnati Bengals are an undisciplined football team and that if he were a member of their front office it would be time to make changes. He also critisizes Cam Newton on the way he handles himself after losses and says that there's a reason they're 1-5 s...

Nate is live from Gillette Stadium for the home return of Tom Brady. He discusses Tom in the first segment and tells you the difference between Tom's style vs Jacoby Brissett's style. He says in life we need to train ourselves to do more than just what our specialty entails. In the second segment, he welcomes Brian McDougall via the LSN 'what's your take' hotline. Nate and Brian discuss the Red So...

Nate opens by talking about Ronda Rousey's return to UFC and he says it's a major win for Dana White. He says that Rousey is a celebrity in her sport but that she's also a villain and he says that she is what the NHL lacks. He says the UFC is poised to take hockey out of the number four spot in pro sports as hockey faces the risk of taking big hits and fighting out of it's game. He says Gary Bettm...

Nate discusses Tom Brady's return and he says a chip on his shoulder along with the ability to throw down the field is the Tom Brady difference. He also says Tom has made the most of his opportunity and in life we can do that too. In the second segment, he discusses his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick and the Black Lives Matter movement. Nate closes the show with his Thursday night pick and Card of t...

Nate says that there are three keys that make good teams and good coaches successful in sports. He says they must stand tall, listen, and show courage. He says the same about life. In the second segment, he talks about his thoughts on the wildcard format in Major League Baseball and he says that he doesn't agree with the one game winner take all format. He thinks that the NBA and NHL have it right...

Nate spends the first segment talking about the career of David Ortiz. He says Ortiz didn't just make a big impact on baseball with his hits, but also with his words, and his community involvement. He explains that not every athlete gets that kind of treatment. It takes excellent numbers, a role model, and longevity. In the second segment, Nate gives you his week five NFL picks and he closes the s...

Nate talks about different sports teams, players, and coaches who have used an unexpected motivational lift to move them forward. He says in life we all get that motivational lift from time to time. In the second segment of the show he talks about why Rex Ryan isn't a great head coach and he says he's not elite, shouldn't be in the same category as Belichick, and he says his biggest problem is the...