Open Strive Podcast

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Scott Maggio (IG/@scottmaggio). In this episode Matt and Scott broke down the AFC West. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Scott explained why he is not a believer in Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders. Matt believes the Raiders will make the playoffs this season. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of H...

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Ethan Smith (IG/@_.big24). In this episode Matt and Ethan broke down the AFC East. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Ethan explained why he is not a believer in Zach Wilson. Matt believes Bill Belichick is out looking for revenge all 2021. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for l...

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Isaiah Boston (IG/@_zaye__). In this episode Matt and Zaye broke down the NFC East. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Zaye was not happy to hear who Matt picked to win the division. Zaye believes the New York Football Giants could make a run for the playoffs. Lastly, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot Tak...

In this episode Matt is joined by returning guest Isaiah Boston (IG/@_zaye__). In this episode Matt and Zaye broke down the NFC North. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. Lions may be the worst team in Pro Football. Zaye explained why Justin Fields could be the greatest QB of Bears history. Matt believes this will ARod’s worst season in 3 years with the Packers. Las...

In this episode Matt is joined by a first time guest Devon Ashby (IG/@devon_javon). In this episode Matt and Devon broke down the NFC West. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. They couldn’t come to an agreement on where the Seahawks will finish the season. Devon explains why he believes Trey Lance could be the best QB out his draft . Matt believes the Los Angeles Ra...

In this episode Matt is joined by a first time guest Scott Maggio (IG/scottmaggio). In this episode Matt and Scott will break down the NFC South. They will give predictions on how the season will go for each team. They couldn’t come to an agreement on where the Saints will finish the season. Scott explains why he believes Calvin Ridley will be the best receiver in the division. Matt believes this...

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faizk724) and a first time guest Lawrence Vaughn (@original_vaughn) to discuss the 2021 NBA Draft. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the draft. Matt explained with Houston was the biggest winner of the night snd Golden State was the biggest loser. Faiz and Lawrence both believes this draft class will be the best in the last decade. Faiz gets ve...

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faizk724) to discuss the HISTORIC performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in the NBA Finals!! Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks on winning the 2020-21 Championship. Matt and Faiz discuss the NBA finals and their early reactions. Matt talked about how the Lakers could trade for Chris Paul. Faiz explained why the Bucks won’t go Back to Back. Lastly,...

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faiz724) to discuss the NBA Finals being tied 2-2. The historic performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul meltdown in Game 4. Faiz talked about his Collin Sexton being in the middle of trade talks. Matt tells you the best spot for Ben Simmons to go and they both discuss Kawhi’s ACL injury. Lasty, we did your favorite segment!! “House of Hot...

In this episode Matt talks about everything going on in the sports world. Sha'carri Richardson and Simone Manuel are SUPERSTARS!! Matt goes over the breakdown from the recent playoffs. Matt discussed the Best Player in World Title being vacant and who will claim that title. Lasty, he introduced a new segment!! “House of Hot Takes”. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and...

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faiz724/IG) to discuss the NBA playoffs and are giving predictions. They discussed the Best Player in World Title being vacant and who will claim that title. They discussed the hottest player in the playoffs Trae Young finally being cooled off. Are the Bucks done or will they make a return? Is there anyone that can stop Brooklyn? Matt wants to know whe...

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faiz724/IG) to discuss the NBA playoffs and give predictions. They discussed the Suns blow win over the defending Champions Los Angels Lakers. Faiz and Matt get in a deep debate about Devin Booker being overrated and if Trae Young is better than him. They gave their predictions for the second round of the playoffs. You will be surprised who they have m...

In this episode Matt is joined by Ethan Smith (@_.bige24/IG) to discuss the NBA playoffs and give predictions. They discussed Kawhi vs Luka in the first round being the biggest matchup in the playoffs. They discussed the history of Mavs playoffs lows and the Lakers current struggles. Who is coming out the East? Will Aaron Rodgers be back with the Packers? And where will Julio Jones play next seaso...

In this episode Matt is joined by Faiz Khan (@faiz724/IG) to discuss the ending of the NBA season and gave their prediction for the NBA playoffs. They did not agree on who the league’s MVP would be and Matt gave his reasons on why Steph Curry shouldn’t be anyones MVP. You will be surprised on who they both have coming out the Eastern Conference. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @...

In this episode Matt is joined by Leron Massey to talk about the trending topics in the NFL dealing with your favorite NFL quarterbacks. They talked about the signing of Tim Tebow with the Jacksonville Jaguars. They discussed what went wrong with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. They discussed which Rookie Quarterback will have the best rookie season. Ranked their Top 9 QB’s in the NFL and...

In this episode Matt and Zaye talk about the 2021 NFL Draft. They break down which QB’s in the first round went to the best destination. Matt complains about his Houston Texans and the direction they are going in. They talked about what picks surprised them most and who was the biggest loser of the draft. We’ll give you a hint, they are in Las Vegas. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on...

In this episode Matt and Zaye talk about the current standing in the NBA. Which teams they believe will Make it to the NBA finals. They talk about who is the current league MVP and you might be surprised who they picked. Lastly, Zaye had a 30 sec praise break for the New York Knicks. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt and Zaye talk about the best young talent in the NBA. Matt ranked his Top 25 under 25 players and Zaye reacted to it. You all will be surprised where Matt has LaMelo Ball!! Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt and Zaye are giving their biggest takeaways from the Divisional Round. They talk about where Drew Brees ranks on their All Time QB list and they are giving their Conference Championship prediction. They also give their opinion on the Houston Texans and Deshaun Watson situation. Winners and losers from the James Harden trade. You will be surprised who Matt believes is the loser...

In this episode Matt and Zaye are giving their Divisional Round prediction. They also give their opinion on the Houston Texans and Deshaun Watson situation. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt and Zaye are giving their Regular Season prediction for NFL awards and their picks for Wild Card weekend. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.

In this episode Matt and Zaye are giving their Pre Season prediction for  the NBA Awards and who they think will make the playoffs. They also name the Top Ten players in the NBA. You might be surprised about who they included. Thank you for listening!! Follow Open Strive on IG @openstrive and Twitter @openstrive.