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We’re Ready for some FOOTBALL. In light of the hit “26 Questions about the 2026 CFB Season” Episode of the Podcast, we decided we had to do too much of a good thing and ask 26 Questions about the 2026 NFL Season. Questions such as: Who can go from Worst to First? AND Brandon Aiyuke? So be sure to come with us on a journey to unpack the soon to be almost here 2026 Season! 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Int...

The NHL Offseason has been NUTS! Between the Tkachuk trade, Carlsson offersheet and the Caps glow up, we have a lot to discuss and break down from the wild weeks since the Cup final. So, we’re doing winners and losers from the Offseason as well as our picks for the 2027 Cup/Hart/Norris and Vezina Winners. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (3:34) – Leo Carlsson Offersheet (26:36) – Winners and Losers of...

Jaylen Brown, LaMelo Ball, Walker Kessler, Ja Morant and MORE.  Let’s break down all the massive trades from the last few weeks as well as the best and worst of free agency, Rookie of the Year and where LeBron will land. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro/Movie Talk (3:48) – Red Card Discourse (6:15) – Jackass Movie Talk  (9:13) – More Movie Talk (16:17 ) – Jaylen Brown Traded! (28:36) – Walker Kessler...

MADNESS part 2! The NHL Free Agency Hit and we have tons of trades and signings to break down! Stop reading this description and go listen to the breakdown. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (2:36) – Devon Levi Trade (5:15) – Ilya Lyubushkin Trade (7:50) – Jacob Markström Trade (15:02) – Mason McTavish Trade (18:12) – Pavel Dorofeyev Trade (21:53) – Free Agency Madness 🎙️ Hosts Adam Hess: https://twitt...

College Football is right around the corner. And we had a whole boatload of questions to ask certified Ball Knower Mike Regan about the College Football season. So let’s dig in and ask the 26 questions about the 2026(-27) CFB Season 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (5:00) – 8 Questions About the Business of College Football (34:21) - 13 Questions About the College Football Season (1:08:12) – 5 Questio...

MADNESS! TRADE MADNESS! The NHL went nuts this year with the delayed trade deadline leading up to the NHL draft, including moving Top Pair D Men, Peak Forwards and John Carlson. On the Pod this week, we go through all of these trades and break them down, plus an all-time rant about Brady Tkachuck, the Mike Babcock hiring, and (sort of) predicting the top-5 in the draft. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intr...

Out of NOWHERE and With NOONE Ready for it, Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded. We’re here to break that down, plus a busy week for the Timberwolves, the Atlanta Hawks and the NBA Draft (sort of). 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (7:19) – Giannis Trade!! (44:08) – Julius Randle Trad (51:20) – Ayo Dosunmu Extension (56:33) – Micah Nori to Portland (1:02:02) – Trae Young Extension Be sure to subscribe for...

The Hurricanes closed it out, and we’re breaking the whole damn Cup down. From the electric start to a dominant final game, let’s talk about the Cup Final and what Carolina did to take home their second trophy. After that, we discuss the Hart, Gary Bettman, and the 2027 odds before switching up the sport and talking Knicks with notable Knicks fan Mike Regan. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (2:18) – H...

The Knicks have won the NBA Championship and we’re here to break down everything that happened, including Games 4 and 5, The Tip, Brunson’s Masterpiece, Legacy and the 2027 NBA Champion. Oh, and also a lot of Pod Racing Talk. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (4:29) – The Knicks are NBA CHAMPIONS (31:25) – Legacy Watch (1:04:15) – 2027 Champion Odds Be sure to follow for more NHL Coaching News 🎙️ Hosts...

The Hurricanes might run away with this one. BUT the Cup Final isn’t the only thing going on right now. We also have the Dylan Larkin trade request and the coaching news (Shouts to Edmonton, please hire Babcock for the memes). Plus, we give each game a “name” and predict Game 5! 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (2:24) – Stanley Cup Final Games 2, 3, and 4 (33:03) – Game 5 Pre-Actions (37:20) – Conn Sm...

Game 2 of the NBA Finals is in the books, and we have TOO MUCH to discuss. For part 1, Tyler Carcara joins the show to break down what happened in Game 1 and what the Spurs need to do to get back in the series; then, in part 2, Knicks fan Mike Regan steps in and talks about the winners and losers of the SHOCKING result from Game 2. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro/Movie Talk (7:16) – Game 1 Breakdown...

One game into the Stanley Cup Final, Vegas has taken a 1-0 lead in a MASSIVE comeback victory over the heavy favorite Carolina Hurricanes. We react to Game 1, including what adjustments each team needs to make. We also preview Game 2 with Oddly Specific Predictions, the Conn Smythe Race, and the New All-Star Game format coming next year. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (1:42) – Claude Lemieux (5:12)...

Myles Garrett to Los Angeles! The NFL was SHOOK today as the clock ticked over to June 1st and we got TWO blockbuster trades. In Part 1, we discuss the Myles Garrett for Jared Verse trade. Not to mention, the Browns walk away with 3 picks and $40M in dead cap. Then in Part 2, the AJ Brown to New England Trade is Official! Let's talk winners, losers, outlook, price, and the NEW Super Bowl favor...

Vegas returns to the Stanley Cup Final for the 3rd time in 9 years! And that means one thing: everyone is going to want to talk to YOU about hockey. Well, the bad news is, you’re up a creek without a paddle when someone asks you to name a Carolina Hurricane; the good news is, we've got you. That’s right, FOLKS, it’s the Lapsed Fan’s Guide to the NHL Playoffs, and we’ll give you the soundbites...

The Canadiens are onto the Conference Championship! We take this opportunity to re-rank the remaining teams by their Karma. We also get into Round 2 Stock Up/Stock Down and talk about the Shenanigans going on in Vegas. We close out the show with our Pre-Actions to the Golden Knights Game 1 Win over the Avalanche and our Conn Smythe Ballots so Far. Plus, a Dramatic Reveal! 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – In...

Aaron Rodgers is a Steeler AGAIN! The 42-year-old, 4-time MVP is back in Pittsburgh and we're here to break down the value, impact and future of Aaron Rodgers. Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (3:18) - Aaron Rodgers Re-signs in Pittsburgh (27:09) - Prospect Wordle Hosts: Adam Hess: https://twitter.com/TalentAloneAdam Mike Regan: https://x.com/talentalonemike Check out more from Talent Alone: Email us...

Are you getting left out of conversations around the water cooler about Jalen Brunson? Do you think Wemby is an anagram for something? Does your step-mom keep making references to James Harden just to drive a wedge between you and your wife when you tilt your head sideways like a golden retriever? Don’t worry, we got you. Welcome to the LASPED FANS GUIDE to the NBA Playoffs for 2026. In this episo...

The Avs and Hurricanes look unbeatable, but what if they can be beat? This week, we make the case why the Ducks, Golden Knights, Sabres and Habs can and SHOULD win the Stanley Cup. We also discuss the surprising Charlie Coyle Extension, the Unsurprising Craig Berube Firing, Oilers Controversy and The Quinn Hughes Snub.. FOR THE HART!! Want the BEST Coverage of the Cup Playoffs? Subscribe and Follo...

The Thunder, Pistons, and Knicks are all coasting to the conference finals. But what have we learned so far this playoffs that can tell us what will happen next? In this episode of BASKEY, we discuss what each series has taught us about the NBA and the Playoffs this year and what it might signal for the future. We also get into the NBA Draft Lottery and some early Predictions for the next games. W...

Ping pong balls saved the Toronto Maple Leafs, but was it enough to keep Auston Matthews? This week on the BASKEY Podcast, Talent Alone talks about the Leafs DISASTER of a press conference, followed by the incredible luck of their Lottery Win. Then the boys turn their focus towards the teams eliminated from the playoffs and tell you why Cirelli, Stan Bowman and the Concept of Defense are to blame...

Is the NBA about to kill tanking forever? This week, we break down the league’s new anti-tanking rules and whether they’ll actually work. Plus, we dive into our biggest Hates and Loves from the NBA Playoffs so far, give our "Pre-actions" (pre-reactions) to tonight’s slate of games, and Tyler (who literally does not watch hockey) tries to guess the NHL playoff teams. It goes exactly as we...

Can you predict the Stanley Cup by trying to be wrong? That’s exactly what we do in this episode. We take every team left in the 2026 NHL playoffs and assign them the one fatal flaw that will (probably) send them home – all in the spirit of the ultimate reverse jinx. If you love chaotic playoff content, goaltending slander, and debating whether “playoff experience” is real, this is for you. 📌 Tim...

The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and we’ve got one big question for every playoff team as the postseason race intensifies. We break down every team still alive and react to the latest action with our Game 3 instant pre-actions. From championship favorites to upset threats, this episode covers the biggest storylines of the NBA postseason. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 6:12 One Question for EVERY Team 1:09...

It’s NHL Playoff time, and Talent Alone is telling you why EVERY PLAYOFF TEAM could win their first round matchup. After that, we predict some games and check in on the Conn Smythe. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 12:16 The Case for EVERY team to WIN their First Round Series 1:27:36 Preacting to the Wednesday Games 1:28:33 Conn Smythe Watch Tune in for our NFL Draft Livestream-a-long during night 1 of the...

We'll be streaming along with the NFL Draft live on YouTube this Thursday. In this episode, we break down the prospects we’re selling short on heading into the NFL Draft, plus hand out our favorite pre-draft superlatives. We also cover major NFL news and rumors: Dexter Lawrence traded to the Cincinnati Bengals Brandon Aubrey contract extension Trent Williams restructure Potential AJ Brown to t...