Sports in the Waiting Room

Chris decides what a flagrant foul really is after watching Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and what the Knicks must control in order to secure the series. He also draws the surprising line attaching their now-over 13 game win streak to the Warriors’ one ahead of it. Chris goes into the Stanley Cup Finals with discussion regarding a second-hand connection to Brandon Bussi, why the Hurricanes gain the ed...

Chris returns after over 10 months to describe his journey from sadness to career triumph, including over 200 games called, over 25 Division I sporting events, and even the NCAA Division I Golf Regionals. He also breaks down the NBA Finals and discusses the slight advantage that may come specifically with Mitchell Robinson’s injury. This week, Chris goes over what makes the right goaltender to win...

Chris bookends the episode by mentioning two major career changes for dear colleagues, and the opportunity to call Puck Cancer, a charity hockey game raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Also on the docket this episode: MLB All-Star Week, highlighted by a swing-off that may have taken an MVP award away from a more deserving candidate, as well as a stunning tribute to Hank Aaron...

Chris breaks down the end what is actually a 150+ year wait for Thunder fans (explanation forthcoming), the historical significance of SGA’s performance, and why Tyrese Haliburton’s game seven injury might not have impacted the series’ result. He also discusses the impact of the NBA’s improved parity and the remarkably coincidental timing of Kevin Durant’s move to Houston. Speaking of which, this...

Chris recaps his weekend calling Pace University baseball and takes us through his second round NBA picks, including which series he thinks will feature the eventual champion regardless of victor. He also breaks down round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs while claiming only one team will use home ice to their advantage. Listen for this, thoughts on Gregg Popovich’s legacy, and more.

Chris feels overjoyed after calling his first Iona softball game for ESPN+. He then expresses his excitement over the first week of the Stanley Cup & NBA Playoffs, including playing “I Told You So” regarding the Warriors’ and Timberwolves’ fortunes, and how the NHL TV partners will fare. Finally, Chris takes on an NFL Draft highlighted by the historic slide of Shedeur Sanders.

Chris discusses the reasons for his extended absence, including three consecutive working Wednesdays, a month-long sickness, and his first (and hopefully last) panic attack. In the midst of all this came another year covering the Frozen Finals. Chris also discusses the extensive number of games he covered in hockey and otherwise as he moves toward the summer season. On the professional front, Chri...

Chris makes his triumphant return by echoing a thrilling announcement by the Eastern Hockey League. He also offers his Super Bowl (not getting sued for saying it) prediction and a surprising take on the Dončić-AD trade. So don’t be a Pat Hoberg and gamble everything away, listen to the episode.

Chris’ NFL week recap features Bo Nix’s case for Offensive ROY, the Chargers passing the eye test for a Super Bowl contender, and the Jets and Cowboys continuing to tumble into oblivion. It also discusses why the Brady-Manning trajectory favors Josh Allen right now, and how the Steelers continue to defy logic. This week’s episode features a full breakdown of FBS standings and a way for Army to def...

Chris recaps the roads to the League Championship Series and his picks for the Fall Classic. He explains why Buck Showalter still deserves some credit for the Mets’ success and how Jazz Chisholm has unknowingly hurt the Yankees this postseason. Chris breaks down the NFL week and the recurring trend for almost every winning team, while also taking three teams to task, most notably Jerry Jones’ Dall...

Chris picks the winners of the Wild Card Series, breaks down Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani’s historic seasons, and lists the hypocrisies that have kept Pete Rose out of the Hall of Fame. This NFL week featured multiple blown calls in primetime, perhaps the most legitimate Commanders win of the year, and a Bronco win despite going under 100 passing yards. Chris also breaks down a league-altering Karl...

Chris breaks down the NFL week by ripping into the Cincinnati Bengals defense more than Jaylen Daniels did, highlighting the impact of Mercury Morris despite the Dolphins’ off-kilter week, and encapsulating the joy of New Yorkers. He skims a college week including big wins for Michigan and Tennessee, and a divisive move by UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka. Lastly, the MLB postseason is nearing and m...

Chris introduces a new and prideful segment proving points regarding the states of the New Orleans Saints & the Arizona Cardinals. His week two breakdown also emphasizes how important kickers really are, why the Chiefs have actually let people down off the field, and what league wide change resulted in lower passing numbers. Chris also skims the MLB standings, says why Adrian Wojnarowski’s move is...

Chris talks about the NFL’s opening week, including why the Ravens should be concerned, how little the Giants offensive line improved, and why it’s important to acknowledge all aspects of a complex Tyreek Hill case. Chris also breaks down why the Jets should relax, the personal impact of Ed Kranepool, the U.S. Open finishes, and much more.

Chris honors Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau and encapsulates what they meant to the game, their communities, and their family. Chris also discusses some secondary connections that allowed them to affect him personally. In other news, Chris breaks down the MLB standings (including Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani’s historic paces), college football rankings, a not-so-star-studded U.S. Open, and a shocking...

Chris breaks down the importance of reaching for difficult goals before breaking down the 2024 Little League Classic. He demonstrates what makes the Mariners the perfect team to play in Williamsport next year, praises the benefit of the doubt given to tennis’ world number one Jannik Sinner, and highlights the reasons the Vikings should finish last in the NFC North. This week also brings about the...

Chris breaks down an American-dominated Olympics while trying to encapsulate the worst of an otherwise successful two weeks, including the controversy regarding Russian & Israeli athletes. He also discusses the Pedro Grifol firing, DeArica Hamby’s lawsuit, and the retirement of a local and national hockey icon, all while expressing his passion for that job opening.

Chris sits with his New Jersey 87’s & New Jersey Titans broadcast partner Anthony Di Paolo. Their conversation features their meeting at a 16-1 MLB playoff game, their broadcasting chemistry, and much more. They also go over their process for creating personal highlight reels, a good mini-tutorial for other young broadcasters.

Chris breaks down the Wimbledon Singles Finals and the UEFA Championship as part of a great day for Spain. He also discusses the greater impact of the Copa America gate storming and why the U.S. needs an outside voice to replace Gregg Berhalter. This week’s episode also highlights MLB All-Star Week, the underrated impact of Joe Bryant and Monte Kiffin, and a recap of Joe Pavelski’s career. Chris c...

Chris breaks down the impact of Willie Mays (including through secondhand accounts) and Jerry West, as well as the NBA & Stanley Cup Finals.

Chris breaks down the road to the Stanley Cup & NBA Finals, Joe Pavelski’s impending retirement, and the two options for Shohei Ohtani’s alibi.

Chris breaks down the fundamentals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the sloppiness of the Celtics-Pacers series so far, as well as the promise of the Timberwolves-Mavericks series. He also recaps the MLB week, Xander Schauffele’s first major win, Scottie Scheffler’s joy ride, and the life and career of Jim Otto.

Chris returns to break down the Stanley Cup & NBA playoffs, the historic implications behind Nikola Jokic’s third MVP award, Caitlin Clark’s career trajectory, and a questionable hire in Green Bay (not the Packers).

Chris recaps the 2024 Frozen Finals and gives thanks to the people who make the week so special. He follows sweet sentimentality by discussing his disastrous brackets and offering picks for the coming week. Chris evaluates Rajon Rondo’s complicated history, shows how the Dodgers have copied the Braves, and examines the diverging paths of the New York ballclubs.

Chris closes winter by offering far too many brackets for both the men’s and women’s tournament, plus his thoughts on the alleged snubs. He also breaks down the career of Aaron Donald and highlights some of the difficult realities of hockey in discussing Chris Simon’s passing.