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Frank and James do a deep dive into the World Series and talk expectations for game 6 and potentially 7. They go across the nation and landscape of both college and NFL football while Frank tells Baker haters not so fast. As for market talk, the coverage looks at historical reactions by the market to election years and some speculation to what we could see this time around. SOTW: Halloween Theme f...

Frank and James host a special episode of P2P where they interview Dr. Robert Turner from the George Washington School of Medicine. Topics covered include: his background from playing days of football to the research lab, the reality and truth behind concussions, and some of the issues with the current feeder system to the NFL that is the NCAA. Their conversation goes in depth to highlight a few k...

Frank and James give an MLB Playoff update as pitching has dominated early besides the Yanks smashing of Bieber and the Tribe as well as an NBA Finals Preview between the Heat and Celtics. Market talk covers the minimal reaction from stocks to the debate as equities look to recover from there. Buy or Sell: South Park back is a huge buy. SOTW: The Great Divide by The Shins

The pair of co-hosts are honored to welcome Jennifer Eakins of 4for4 Fantasy to the pod to recap Week 1 of the Fantasy Football season (interview runs from about 3:30~30:00 minute mark). She mentions her background and how fantasy has evolved from her start to the career it is for her today. The crew runs through ways to improve your team throughout the season, some of her thoughts and reactions t...

Frank and James start with some fun facts about bananas including some of their other uses besides just eating them. Sports update includes the sad reality college football is headed towards this season as the news of the Big Ten's cancellation piles on to the disappointment. On the bright side, the NBA's bubble is loosening allowing for potential conjugal visitation as they ease protocol for play...

Frank and James slide headfirst into the baseball talk with a fun fact about the last time the MLB had a 60-game season. They give a quick overview of the Tribe and then run through their picks for MLB Division winners, along with WS takes, and breakdown some of the changes we'll be seeing this season. They even talk a few bets that they're taking on the season and some of the stats they based the...

Frank and James talk about all things bubbles in this episode starting with a few fun facts about them. Sports updates include the NBA bubble and other measures leagues are taking to come back. Quick hits on MLB, MLS, PGA Tour as they stick in Dublin, OH for the 2nd straight week for the Memorial where Tiger will be back. Market talk covers the history of bubbles and could we be in a bubble right...

Frank and James start off with a This Day in History fun fact about Satchel Paige coming from the Negro League to the MLB as they tackle name changes for the Redskins and Indians. They S/O Miki and Nick for coming on last week and their great performances at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, but then dive into the naming news for baseball and football franchises. Quick hit updates in the basketball...

Frank and James start off with some fun hot dog related facts as they preview the 2020 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and 4th of July weekend. To talk more in depth about the event and their competitive eating careers, they welcome on Miki Sudo as she seeks her 7th straight title in the event and Nick Wehry who ate 36 last year and is back for his 3rd appearance at Coney Island! (Interview runs f...

Frank and James start with a fun fact about the holiday Juneteenth celebrating an official reading of freedom from slavery in Texas 1865. They rattle off a few random facts on their minds before jumping into a golf recap from the Charles Schwab Challenge last weekend. They then look ahead to the weekend's RBC Heritage tournament in Hilton Head, SC. They give a few betting picks and their personal...

Frank and James start with a quick overview of the episode and a fun fact about saving website links as apps on your phone. They then welcome Abe Mohmed on as a guest (~3:45-35:00) to chat about social injustice, the NBA return, and his company Courtside Media. They rundown the important issues we've seen resurface in society lately, their picks for the NBA finals and a few sleepers as well in the...

Frank and James start the episode explaining the invention of the GPS, and who owns and manages the technology today. Then, they dive into the sports world, first discussing the action from this past Memorial Day Weekend. This includes a rundown of The Match: Champions for Charity Golf  Event where Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning took down Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in an exciting round of w...

Frank and James start the episode off with a fun fact about Chuck E. Cheese's rebranding before getting into the golf! A quick note on the XFL bankruptcy situation before diving into the Taylormade Driver's Relief Challenge where Rory saved the day to take down Rickie and Wolff. Then, the tandem of co-hosts delve into previewing the THE MATCH (starting roughly 10:15): Tiger/Peyton vs. Phil/Tom. Th...

Frank and James start with a fun fact of who owns Antarctica and then run through potential plans for sports to return as the MLB has had discussions of a July start. The other big storylines are the Vince McMahon-Oliver Luck lawsuit action and California possibly not letting teams play in the state. The fellas transition into the markets and explain Bitcoin's halvening process and then they run t...

Frank and James try to scrape up any news that they can as the economy begins its reopening, earnings season is winding down, and sports are still nowhere to be seen. The fellas rundown how the NBA tried to do an all-players call as a few teams returned to their practice facilities. They talk about their confusion around Elon's baby name and TSLA's stock drop after his tweets. Buy or Sell covers W...

Frank and James welcome Bob Kaleel in for the episode before he wraps up his Masters of Healthcare Administration at Cornell U so he can shed some light on the COVID-19 situation. The fellas recap the NFL Draft including the Browns and a few other teams they liked (Denver/Detroit/Tampa). Bob talks about what he’s learned regarding the virus and says we need to abandon the word “norm*l” for awhile....

Frank and James run over the headlines in the NFL (Gronk, Draft prop bets, and Browns projections). They bring on WVU long snapper and draft prospect Rex Sunahara (starts around the 16:00 mark) to chat about his journey and what the preparation process has been like. Market talk covers the oil trading crash and some history behind recoveries after big drops like we’ve experienced. SOTW from Oh Won...

Frank and James start with a fun fact about mosquito bites and ramble on regarding a few NFL notes: Browns unis, McCaffrey contract. They integrate his financial talk and roll into the markets. The volatility is far from over!! SOTW: a new hit from Kenny Chesney

Frank and James start with an April Fool’s Day fun fact and then welcome in a guest: Cal Reynolds. Their discussion covers food (cooking, dieting, etc) and how to stay healthy and exercise during social distancing. The interview is followed up with a look at the markets where James and Frank breakdown their perspectives on a huge bounce back week thanks to the $2T stimulus package. Buy or Sell: me...

Frank and James start with the hot news that Dick Pound confirmed the Olympics will be postponed after they broke that news last week. They breakdown the hot stove of NFL free agency before welcoming on Buccaneers superfan Brandon Lerch to talk about Tom Brady’s decision to head to the NFC South with Tampa. They debate what that move will mean and more towards this (hopeful) NFL season. After the...

Frank and James lament the fact that we as a society are sportless by welcoming in friend John Fanta current broadcaster/personality for Fox Sports. The trio runs down the current state of the world, some banter about the great season we had in college hoops, St. Patrick’s Day traditions, and much more before closing it out with some Cleveland sports talk! The co-hosts follow the interview with so...

Yes it’s a Bear market - Frank and James start off acknowledging the tough week that COVID-19 has inflicted on the sports and stock worlds. However they turn the mood around with a Pi Day fun fact and try to hammer on the positive takeaways they can find from these trying times in society. A new segment titled INJECT makes its debut and the fellas wrap up by discussing how they’ll quarantine thems...

Frank and James start with a fun fact about Super Tuesday before going over a few storylines as the Coronavirus is dominating headlines and potentially affecting professional sports in addition to the markets. The pod welcomes Frank’s former teammate Kipper Nichols onto the show to talk March Madness and what lies ahead for the Illini after the grind of a B10 schedule. He takes them through his ca...

Frank and James kick things off with a Lenten discussion and a fun fact about leap years. They breakdown college hoops including legend Sabrina Ionescu’s record feat at Oregon. They run through the NHL trade deadline, Swagger’s funeral, and a few other headlines before diving heavy into the markets! Obviously it’s been a rough week dropping 8% in almost a week! However, the co-hosts stress there’s...

Frank and James start with a fun fact recognizing an American hero for Black History month. They shoot some quick one line takes on news around the sports world covering the NBA ASG/Daytona/NHL/more. The co-hosts welcome Cleveland native MLB pitcher Nick Margevicius to the show and talk spring training and what it’s like to rise up the ranks so quickly and adapt to the big show. Afterwards, they b...