James Baldwin and Josh Barnett

Rivaled Takes Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 12 episodes

A fresh, unfiltered look at the sports world. This podcast will combine news, bold opinions, and wide ranging conversations across every major sports league. Each episode breaks down the biggest headlines while also exploring the deeper stories, trends, and perspectives that mainstream sports media often tends to overlook. If you want smart insight, and a deeper understanding of the games you love, this is your new go‑to sports podcast.

Author

James Baldwin and Josh Barnett

Episodes

New Format! 23.03.2026 20:08

Today we utilize a different format of podcast! We talk about Miami (OH) men's basketball, the march madness bracket structure and ramble about some other things!!

NFL Free Agency 11.03.2026 25:00

Today we discuss the most recent Free agency news, The Maxx Crosby saga and the WBC!

MOCK DRAFT No. 1 06.03.2026 31:30

Today we go thorough our first mock draft of the year before free-agency even starts!

NFL buzz 05.03.2026 17:53

We are BACK AGAIN! This podcast covers some recent NFL news, the WBC and some of our segment: overreaction or not?

NFL Free agency talk 12.02.2026 29:45

Today we talk about the best free agents in the NFL this offseason.

Guess who's back 10.02.2026 35:11

Today we discuss the SB and the future for both teams, the crazy NBA trade deadline, CBB and our teams of the week!

Championship Chaos, Coaching Shakeups, and CFP Overhaul 27.01.2026 35:42

Welcome Back to Rivaled Takes Podcast! Today we discuss our reactions to the NFL conference championship games, followed by discussing the recent head coaching changes. We discuss the new CFP format and finish with out Teams of The Week! #nfl #podcast #sports

Title Week Tension, HUGE MLB trade and Defending the Indefensible 23.01.2026 36:10

Today we preview the NFL's championship round and we talk about the shortcomings of the Bills' GM. NFL MVP finalists, Freddy Peralta to the Mets, reaction to the CFP natty and finish with our segment: defend the Indefensible!

Chaos around the NFL 19.01.2026 34:29

Today we discuss the NFL divisional round, the coaching carousel, the MLB and it's dangerous state. This is followed by a preview of the National Championship in CFB and finished by our newest segment..."Don't be surprised if"!

All Alone 14.01.2026 24:52

Today James discusses RivaledTakes' reactions to the NFL Wildcard weekend. This is then followed up by a discussion on how attractive a job the Steelers currently are. James then segways into previewing the College Football National Championship. The podcast is wrapped up by discussing our Teams of the Week!

Wildcard Weekend 09.01.2026 36:15

Today we discuss Miami vs. Ole Miss and our predictions for Indiana Oregon. This is followed by our insight on the upcoming NFL playoff games, and who we think will win. We then discuss the best NFL announcers and finish off with our newest segment: Defend the indefensible!

Talking 07.01.2026 20:03

In this episode, we try to hit multiple corner of the sports world. We break down which NFL job opening is truly the most attractive and which coaching candidates actually make sense. We dive into Ty Simpson’s draft declaration, debate what Dante Moore should do next, and run through a fresh batch of “Is This an Overreaction?” featuring the Packers’ cursed 7‑seed streak, Edward Cabrera to the Cubs...