The Heating Up Podcast

This week on Heating Up, Sasha and Sara hold down the fort while Mike’s away and still bring the 🔥. From the NBA to international soccer to the open roads of France, it’s another whirlwind episode full of takes, laughs, and unexpected turns. 🏀 The Knicks made a coaching hire, but does it inspire confidence… or more anxiety? Fans remain divided. 🏌️‍♂️ Meanwhile, LeBron James is trying his hand at...

On this week’s episode of Heating Up, Sasha and Mike dive into the madness of the NBA offseason, starting with a chaotic draft that shook up rosters and expectations. From shocking picks to head-scratching trades, we break down what teams got right — and what they definitely didn’t.  But the drama doesn’t stop there. The sports world continues to be rocked by gambling scandals, with a deeper look...

On this week’s Heating Up, it’s time to celebrate — or commiserate. The Oklahoma City Thunder are officially your NBA Champions, and Sasha, Sara, Mike, and special guest Chad are breaking it all down. From Game Seven’s electric energy to Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating injury, we explore how it all went down and what’s next for both teams. Longtime OKC superfan Chad joins to share what this title...

On this week’s episode of Heating Up, Sasha and Sara are back to break down another wild week in sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder are now up 3-2 in the NBA Finals, but injuries, trades, and coaching drama are shifting the landscape fast. Can the Pacers rally one more time? And will the Knicks ever find someone who wants to coach them?  JJ Spaun surprises the golf world with a gritty win at the U....

On this week’s Heating Up podcast, Sasha, Sara, and Mike dive into the chaos and comedy of the sports world — and beyond.  The NBA Finals are knotted 1-1 as the Oklahoma City Thunder remind everyone why they’re the top seed, but the Pacers refuse to die. Is this Tyrese Halliburton’s magical moment or his villain origin story?  Over in the NHL, the Panthers lead the Oilers in a must-watch Stanley C...

In this jam-packed episode of Heating Up, hosts Sasha, Sara, and Mike mourn the end of the Knicks’ playoff run, celebrate the unpredictable joy of the NBA Finals, and spiral into golf therapy and peanut butter nightmares. The episode opens with a full-on Knicks postmortem—highlighting the team’s blown chances, the firing of Tom Thibodeau, and the question of whether this team can ever get over the...

In this globe-spanning episode of Heating Up, Sasha returns from his Vietnam adventure and reconnects with Mike and Sara for a sports-packed debrief filled with heart, humor, and heartbreak. First up: Tottenham Hotspur’s historic Europa League win, which nearly brought Sasha to tears—and not just from the dodgy WiFi. He reflects on what the win meant, the catharsis of fandom, and how emotional spo...

Sara and Mike hold it down while Sasha’s off pretending the Europa League matters, will his vacation ever end? The Knicks blow a lead that literally no NBA team has ever blown, the Thunder clamp down like they’ve got cheat codes, and Anthony Edwards might be Jimmy Butler with a flip phone. We hit some NFL scraps — Josh Allen’s birthday, Hard Knocks hype, and Belichick’s engagement to someone who t...

Sara and Mike take the reins with Sasha out, diving into the NBA playoffs — Josh Hart bleeds everywhere, the Knicks hang on for dear life, and the Celtics face a brutal injury blow. Then it’s on to the NFL schedule release: Sara talks herself into 12–5 for the Cowboys, Mike somehow lands at 15–2 for the Bills, and both try to make sense of their teams' outlooks. They wrap with a few PGA Champi...

In this episode of the Heating Up Podcast, Mike, Sasha and Sara go full throttle through the chaos of the NBA playoffs, diving into the Knicks’ stunning victory over the Celtics, the ongoing James Harden postseason disappearance act, and the magic of Steph Curry. They explore the Nuggets vs. Thunder showdown, dissect foul trouble and coaching decisions, and reflect on the emotional rollercoaster o...

In this episode of the Heating Up Podcast, Sasha, Mike, andSara dive into the post-draft buzz surrounding the NFL Draft, delivering sharp insights on the Giants’ big defensive swings, the Cowboys’ confusing approach, and the Bills’ smart secondary rebuild. The trio breaks down high-upside QB prospects like Jaxson Dart, and questions why Shador Sanders wasn’t taken more seriously by scouts and medi...

Summary: In this episode of the Heating Up Podcast, Sasha and Sarabring the heat with takes on everything from the NFL playoffs to draft day drama. They open with a breakdown of early playoff outcomes in basketball, spotlighting teams on the rise—like the Thunder—and those sparking frustration—looking at you, Knicks. As the NBA playoffs intensify, the hosts analyze coachingchoices, injuries, and t...

In this packed episode of the Heating Up Podcast, Sasha and Mike recap a wild week in sports, starting with the Masters, where Rory McIlroy finally completed the elusive career Grand Slam. They break down Bryson DeChambeau’s gear drama, Shane Lowry’s collapse, and betting lessons learned the hard way. Then it’s over to Tottenham, where a clutch win may have saved coach Ange Postecoglou’s job—at le...

In this loaded episode of the Heating Up Podcast, Sasha and Mike recap the Florida Gators’ electric NCAA Championship win and dissect Duke’s shocking tournament collapse, calling it one of the most unexpected choke jobs in college basketball history. The duo gives props (and critiques) to coaching decisions, shares hot takes on NIL’s impact, and reflects on the what ifs of March Madness. Then it’s...

The Final Four is set, and for the first time since 2008, all number one seeds have made it through. In this episode of Heating Up, the hosts break down the highs and lows of the NCAA Tournament, discuss the impact of coaching strategies, and debate whether the lack of upsets has taken some of the excitement out of March Madness. The conversation also highlights Houston’s surprising run,the reveng...

The first weekend of March Madness has come and gone, but something feels ...off. Where are the upsets? Where’s the chaos? In this episode of Heating Up, Sasha and Sara break down why this year’s tournament lacks the usual madness and what that means for the future of college basketball.   The duo dives into the impact of NIL deals, how they may be widening the gap between powerhouse programs and...

It’s officially the best time of the year for sports fans—March Madness is here! In this episode of Heating Up, Sasha, Sara and Mike go all-in on bracket strategies, upset predictions, and Final Four picks for the NCAA Tournament.   They analyze the conference champions, debate which teams could make a deep run, and highlight potential Cinderella stories—including Yale as a popular upset pick. The...

NFL free agency is in full swing, and Heating Up Podcast has you covered on all the biggest moves, surprises, and contract decisions shaking up the league! Sasha and Mike break down the Cowboys’ offseason struggles, the Buffalo Bills’ strategic signings, and what’s next for the Giants and Steelers as teams look ahead to the 2024 season. They also analyze quarterback contract trends, debating wheth...

The Heating Up Podcast is back with another jam-packed episode covering all the hottest topics in sports! Hosts Sasha and Mike break down the biggest headlines from the NFL offseason, including trade rumors, draft predictions, and standout performances from the Football Combine—including a 330-pound lineman running a ridiculous 4.91-second 40-yard dash! Shifting gears to the NBA, the hosts tackle...

The Heating Up Podcast is back, and this episode is stacked with sports chaos from across the leagues. Hosts Sasha, Mike, and Sara dive into the NBA season, highlighting Luka's return to Dallas, Wembanyama’s injury, and what it could mean for the future of the league. They also break down Chris Paul’s career crossroads and debate whether the Knicks are built for a deep playoff run. The convers...

Football season is officially over, and Heating Up Podcast hosts Sasha and Sara are here to help sports fans make the transition to basketball and beyond. They kick things off with reflections on the Super Bowl, breaking down the Eagles’ victory and its impact on rival fan bases. The NFL offseason is quieter than usual, but that doesn’t stop the hosts from diving into recent player controversies a...

This episode of the Heating Up Podcast is an unmissable breakdown of Super Bowl 59, where the Philadelphia Eagles claimed a commanding 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Hosts Sasha and Mike analyze every angle, from Jalen Hurts’ standout performance to the Chiefs’ lackluster showing. They dive into the Eagles’ masterful defensive strategies, Mahomes’ struggles under pressure, and the futu...

This week’s Heating Up Podcast brings the heat with two massive sports storylines: Super Bowl 59 excitement and Luka Doncic’s jaw-dropping trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Sasha and Mike break down the implications of the trade, comparing it to historic NBA moves, and speculate on what Luka and LeBron teaming up could mean for the Lakers’ playoff chances. They dive into LeBron’s unmatched longevit...

This episode of the Heating Up Podcast is a must-listen for NFL fans, especially Bills supporters who are still processing the latest heartbreaking loss. Sasha, Mike, and Sara reflect on the Buffalo Bills’ gut-wrenching playoff defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in a game riddled with referee controversies and missed opportunities. Mike, the die-hard Bills fan, delivers a raw, emotional reaction, ca...

In this episode of the Heating Up podcast, hosts Sasha, Mike, and Sara discuss the latest developments in the NFL, including coaching updates, a recap of the divisional round games, and their thoughts on the performances of various teams. They analyze the Chiefs' victory over the Texans and the Commanders' surprising win against the Lions, while also touching on the implications of coachin...