The Fade Route with D and Z

D and Z break down the winners and losers of the NFL Draft, the two most surprising series of the NBA Playoffs, the Red Sox and Phillies' managerial changes, and more!

In part two of our interview, sports broadcasting veteran Rob Adams join D and Z to discuss Steelers' fans' expectations for the first season post Mike Tomlin, whether or not Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Steel City, and their NFL Draft needs.

In part one of our interview, sports broadcasting veteran Rob Adams join D and Z to break down the Yankees start to the season, the promising prospects on the Hudson Valley Renegades.

D and Z discuss the proposed AJ Brown trade, the Mets' next move after losing their twelfth game in a row, the disappointment that was Wrestlemania, and more!  Plus, D and Z Order Up their mock top 5 picks in the NFL Draft!

In part two of our interview, Arthur Staple of the The Tri-State Hockey podcast joins D and Z to discuss the Buffalo Sabres emergence this season, autopsy the 2025-2026 New York Rangers, predict the Stanley Cup winner, and more!

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 14.

In part one of our interview, Arthur Staple of The Tri-State Hockey Pod joins the In Route to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs and discuss the John Tortorella and Pete DeBoer hirings.  Plus, D and Z react to Dianna Russini's resignation, predict the NBA Play-In Tournament winners, dissect Francisco Lindor's spell of poor play, and more!

D and Z rank the top 5 greatest athletes to ever wear number 13.

D and Z review the Men's National Championship game, discuss Dexter Lawrence's trade request, the Yankees and Red Sox opposite starts, and more!

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear the number 12.  

D and Z break down the first weekend the of MLB season, preview the Final Four, discuss the impact of the NFL hiring replacement referees, and more!

D and Z rank the top 5 greatest athletes to ever wear number 11.

D and Z make their way too early World Series prediction, discuss the lack of underdogs remaining in the NCAA tournament, break down the new WNBA CBA and more!

The Toronto Blue Jays were within one game of a World Series win.  There have been a myriad of roster changes - enough to dethrone the Dodgers?  The Yankees have decided to run it back - can they improve on a 94 win campaign?  The Orioles and Red Sox made some major acquisitions over the winter - can they draw closer?  Can the Rays compete at all in the AL East?  D and Z answer these questions and...

D and Z review the Jaylen Waddle trade, preview the NCAA tournament and World Baseball Classic Championship game, discuss the potential for NBA expansion, the Justin Fields trade, and more! ——————————————-—————— Join D and Z, two veteran sports aficionados and lifelong friends, as they dissect the week’s top stories with wit and a touch of New York flair. Subscribe today and never miss an episode!...

In part two of our interview, longtime college and NFL linebacker coach and former Head Coach of Raiders Tirol Jim Herrmann joins the In Route to discuss his time coaching the New York Giants, his transition to the European League of Football, and more!

Is the Phillies' window closing as the kings of the NL East?  Or do they have another run left in them?  The Mets, Braves, and Marlins have plenty of questions to answer, but are they good enough to contend?  D and Z continue their MLB season preview, ranking the National League East.

Longtime linebacker coach and former Head Coach of Raiders Tirol Jim Herrmann joins the In Route to discuss his coaching career and experience scouting players for Michigan and in the NFL.  Plus, D and Z discuss the latest in NFL free agency, the Geno Smith trade, Jayson Tatum's return, and more!

The Detroit Tigers are a heavy favorite to win the AL pennant.  But the Guardians have won the Central the past two seasons.  Will the boys from the Motor City finally overtake the Land?  The Royals aren't going away either.  Can they get back to the top?  Can the White Sox and Twins make strides forward?  D and Z answer these questions and more as they continue their MLB division by division brea...

D and Z debate Luka Doncic's value to the Lakers, preview the World Baseball Classic, assess the David Montgomery trade, and more!

The Cubs have loaded up to unseat the Brewers as the kings of the NL Central.  Can they bring a division title to the north side?  Will the Reds deliver on their youthful promise?  Can the Pirates, and Cardinals keep up?  D and Z continue their MLB season preview and make their picks for the NL Central.

D and Z break down the Winter Olympics, debate who the NBA MVP is at this point in the season, discuss how the ABS system will work in MLB, and more!

The American League West feels like a two horse race between the Mariners and Rangers.  Can the Astros make another run at the division crown?  Will the Athletics or Angels rise up the ranks?  D and Z make their picks for the American League West.

D and Z break down the NBA All Star Game, predict Tyreek Hill's new home, preview the inevitable US/Canada hockey matchup at the Olympics, and more!

Can anyone wrestle the NL West crown from the Dodgers?  Will the Rockies escape the cellar?  D and Z start their MLB season preview by ranking the NL West.