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Adam Hess and Mike Regan break down a busy stretch across the hockey world, from front office shakeups to Olympic roster drama and teams staring down uncomfortable realities. The conversation moves from major leadership changes and trade chatter into international tournament questions and deep dives on struggling franchises. Timestamps: Intro (0:00) Bart Trotz Stepping Down (2:15) Artimi Panarin T...

Timestamps: Intro (0:00) Wide Receiver Drama (2:15) Super Bowl Player Props (15:52) Ahead of Super Bowl LX, Adam and Mike break down the wide world of prop markets and what they reveal about how the matchup might play out. From player props and game flow props to novelty lines and creative parlays, this episode is all about using props as a lens to understand strategy, tendencies, and narratives s...

Adam Hess and Mike Regan break down the latest coaching news around the league before diving into the biggest standouts from the Senior Bowl. The episode centers on a full Super Bowl deep dive, looking at matchups, game flow, and pressure points, before wrapping with the key X-factors that could ultimately decide Super Bowl LX.TimestampsIntro (0:00)Coaching News (3:14)Senior Bowl Standouts (21:03)...

Adam Hess and Tyler Carcara break down the latest news and debates around the NBA, starting with the impact of Steven Adams’ injury and whether this might finally be curtains for the Golden State Warriors. The conversation shifts to which Play-In teams could actually make a deep postseason run, followed by reactions to the biggest moves from the trade deadline. The episode wraps up with NBA Letter...

We’re diving into the biggest controversies in college football, breaking down proposed changes to the 2026 College Football Playoff format, and examining why more NFL coaches are making the jump to the college ranks. Plus, Super Bowl MVP predictions, the latest NFL coaching news, and another round of Prospect Wordle.**Timestamps**Intro (0:00)College Football Controversies (6:38)2026 CFP Format Ch...

Timestamps Intro (0:00) Conference Championship Weekend Awards (6:12) This Rules / This Sucks – Patriots at Broncos (31:31) This Rules / This Sucks – Rams at Seahawks (50:06) Way Too Early Super Bowl Picks (1:16:30) Coaching Hires & Early Reactions (1:18:50)   Timestamps Intro (0:00) Conference Championship Weekend Awards (6:12) This Rules / This Sucks – Patriots at Broncos (31:31) This Rules...

Adam, Mike and Tyler sit down to draft their Oscar winner for the 2026 Academy Awards. BUT With a Twist! RULES:You have to draft one film/actor for each category. Once a film (or actor in a film) is picked, it can not be chosen for any other category. For instance, if someone picks Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Actress in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, OBAA can not be taken for any other category,...

Adam Hess and Mike Regan break down a busy stretch around the NHL, starting with the Josh Doan extension before reacting to the Rasmus Andersson trade and who came out ahead. They also cover the Kiefer Sherwood deal, check in on their preseason predictions, and play Real or Fake. The back half of the show features a star debate between McDavid and MacKinnon, a look at the Rangers entering another...

Adam Hess and Mike Regan break down a packed football slate, starting with reactions to the Buffalo Bills press conference and what it signals for the organization moving forward. From there, they draft the most important units playing in the Conference Championship games, before locking in Conference Championship picks, bets, and props ahead of kickoff. The back half of the show looks beyond the...

Adam Hess and Mike Regan break down the NFL coaching carousel, focusing on head coach vacancies, top coaching candidates, and which teams are positioned to make the best hires this offseason. The conversation covers recent NFL head coach firings, evaluates current head coach openings, and ranks the best coaching candidates. Before diving into the coaching market, Adam and Mike react to the College...

Adam and Tyler dive into a busy NBA landscape, starting with trade speculation around Trae Young and Ja Morant before zooming in on Jonathan Kuminga’s trajectory. The conversation shifts to a full Phoenix Suns deep dive, the All-NBA Street Clothes Team, and closes with League Pass Letterboxd-style reviews plus the best and worst games to watch around the league. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 4:59 – Tra...

Adam Hess and Mike Regan break down a packed week across the NFL and college football, starting with the Steelers’ loss to the Texans and what could be next for Mike Tomlin. They dig into Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain future, ask what’s going wrong with C.J. Stroud, and give their predictions for the College Football National Championship. The back half of the show shifts to the future with a 2026 Top-...

Adam and Mike kick off the show by handing out Wildcard Weekend Awards, breaking down the performances that defined the opening round of the playoffs. They then tackle the big-picture question surrounding Matt LaFleur and whether the Packers should fire or keep him. The show wraps up with Mike’s College Football Corner and another round of Prospect Wordle. Timestamps:0:00 – Intro7:58 – Wildcard We...

Adam and Mike open the show by looking ahead and predicting what the NH headlines might look like in 2027. From there, they break down Olympic rosters, build out a Russian roster, and debate the biggest snubs. The conversation shifts to team-specific discussions with the Minnesota Wild before wrapping up with Team Talent Alone, Eastern Conference talk, and Maple Leafs analysis. Timestamps:0:00 – I...

We kick things off with a look at Black Monday firings and which coaches are out after the regular season wraps up. Then we hand out regular season awards , breaking down the players and performances that stood out across the league. To close the show, we rank the teams heading into Wild Card Weekend and talk through who we trust most when the playoffs begin. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 7:23 – Black...

This week on BASKEY, Tyler and Adam take you through their predictions for the headlines on January 1st 2027, then they discuss how OKC may have more than one Kryptonite in the NBA.After that they discuss who is sitting on the hottest seat in the NBA and close it out with the 5 best and 5 worst NBA League Pass Games of the next two weeks. Be sure to follow Talent Alone for more sports podcasts. TI...

Are the Rams washed, or is there still something left heading into the postseason? From there, we break down the Stefon and Trevon Diggs situations, look ahead to Week 18 games that actually matter, and wrap up the Cardinals’ season with a full Arizona recap. We conclude with Prospect Wordle, putting our draft knowledge to the test. Intro (0:00) Are the Rams Washed? (6:47) Stefon & Trevon Digg...

We open the show by asking the big-picture question — Are these teams peaking at the right time, the wrong time, or did they never peak? From there, we break down the chaos surrounding the #1 Pick Bowl and what it tells us about the bottom of the league. We close things out with Monday Night Football predictions and what we’re watching for under the lights. Timestamps:0:00 – Intro5:28 – Right Time...

Intro (0:00) Phillip Danault Trade (2:26) Surging and Flailing (8:02) Maple Leafs Talk (59:10) Colorado Avalanche (1:06:52) Team Talent Alone Selection (1:18:49) Hosts: Adam Hess ( https://twitter.com/TalentAloneAdam ) Mike Regan ( https://x.com/talentalonemike ) Email us at talentalonepodcast@gmail.com Prefer a video podcast? Check out our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TalentAlone...

Adam and Mike discuss the Dolphins benching Tua for **Quinn Ewers**, then break down **Week 16 by picking the best player in every game**. To close it out, we play **Prospect Wordle**, testing our draft knowledge and instincts.**Timestamps:**0:00 – Intro9:02 – Tua is Benched for Quinn Ewers17:08 – Week 16: The Best Player in Each Game1:15:33 – Prospect WordleSubscribe for weekly NFL and college fo...

NBA Cup Predictions (5:33) Teams of Note (20:36) Hootin N’ Hollerin (57:52) Christmas Day Games Ranked (1:11:12) League Pass Letterboxd Reviews (1:19:03) Hosts: Adam Hess ( https://twitter.com/TalentAloneAdam ) Tyler Carcara ( ⁠ https://letterboxd.com/tcarcara/ ⁠ ) Email us at talentalonepodcast@gmail.com Prefer a video podcast? Check out our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TalentAlo...

Quinn Hughes Trade Instant Reaction (00:17) Tristan Jarry Trade (21:04) The Athletic Player’s Poll (50:09) Team Canada Roster Predictions (51:53) Team USA Roster Predictions (1:04:11) Olympic Controversy (1:18:48) Can They Win the Cup? (1:25:38) Good, Bad, and WHAT? - Anaheim Ducks (1:55:32) Team Talent Alone 12/12-12/26 (2:00:17) Hosts: Adam Hess ( https://twitter.com/TalentAloneAdam ) Mike Regan...

Monday Night Football Recap (17:24) Reaction to Sherrone Moore Firing (29:22) Heisman Finalists (32:23) College Football Playoff FLOU (41:31) Most Impactful Games of Week 15 (51:34) Hosts: Adam Hess ( https://twitter.com/TalentAloneAdam ) Mike Regan ( https://x.com/talentalonemike ) Email us at talentalonepodcast@gmail.com Prefer a video podcast? Check out our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.yout...

CFB Playoff Selection (7:03) Week 14 Real or Fake (15:02) Head Coach Candidate Draft (1:18:14) Hosts: Adam Hess ( https://twitter.com/TalentAloneAdam ) Mike Regan ( https://x.com/talentalonemike ) Email us at talentalonepodcast@gmail.com Prefer a video podcast? Check out our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TalentAlonePodcast TalentAlone.com for more content

News Dump (5:13)  Real or Fake? (25:34) NBA Icks (42:29) NBA Cup Picks (1:06:07) NBA Game Letterboxd Reviews (1:23:08) Best and Worst League Pass Games (1:26:45) Hosts: Adam Hess ( https://twitter.com/TalentAloneAdam ) Tyler Carcara ( ⁠ https://letterboxd.com/tcarcara/ ⁠ ) Email us at talentalonepodcast@gmail.com Prefer a video podcast? Check out our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@T...