The Sports Shots Pod

The guys are back and Isaiah came in fully committed, tacos, Dos Equis, and a Fiesta Spurs jersey. Once the food settled, they got into it. Draymond Green says Steve Kerr held him back? We're not buying it. Kyle and Isaiah break down why Draymond's basically a system guy with four "faux rings," and why he should be thanking Steph and Klay every single night. Then it's MVP sea...

Episode 55 is finally here. Yes, we know. We're late. Moving on. We're kicking things off with MLB's new ABS challenge system, and honestly? We didn't expect to like it, but here we are. We break down how it's working, how many challenges teams should actually get, and why Angel Hernandez should've been replaced by a robot years ago. Then we shift to the NBA, where we'r...

Bam Adebayo dropped 83 points and apparently committed a crime against basketball. Kyle and Isaiah break down why everyone's losing their minds over free throws, whether it counts as "ethical" (yes, really), and why Washington probably should've played defense. Also: March Madness brackets that'll bust in 48 hours, Texas football's cupcake schedule getting way too much hy...

The Ravens traded two first-rounders for Max Crosby and think they're Super Bowl-bound now. Cute. We break down why Baltimore will still find a way to lose in the playoffs, and laugh at the Bills being "next year's team" for the seventh straight year. Then we reluctantly discuss the World Baseball Classic because it's happening whether we care or not. Team USA should dominate...

The day after Super Bowl 60, and we're processing what we just witnessed. The Patriots offensive line decided protection was optional, Drake Maye played three top defenses back-to-back (tough luck, kid), and the Seahawks reminded everyone what a competent game plan looks like. We also discuss why Houston still can't catch a break in football, Jokic casually painting masterpieces on the court while...

The good boys are back with barbecue, beer, and the Patriots heading to their 12th Super Bowl (because six years without a championship is totally a drought, Boston). Then things get...interesting: How did a Canadian Olympic snowboarder become one of the FBI's Most Wanted for running a $400M international drug empire? Spoiler: the powder wasn't snow. Plus: Indiana proves any school can win...

Welcome to Episode 50, where we celebrate this milestone by immediately diving into a workplace tragedy before arguing about whether guys who hit .288 deserve plaques in Cooperstown. We kick things off with CJ Stroud's four-interception masterclass that had Texans fans checking if their FanDuel accounts got hacked. Then we transition seamlessly into the AFC/NFC Championship games, where we pretend...

We're back! Did you miss us? Of course you did. After disappearing for a month, we return to discuss the most important topics: Kyle's catastrophic fantasy football meltdown and whether Indiana can actually win a national championship. In This Episode: The Perfect Choke - Kyle went 15-0 in fantasy, dominated all season, and then lost the championship to a 7-7 team. We're talking full 2007 Patriots...

Kyle survives another Minnesota winter (barely), discuss whether paying $5 to avoid shoveling is worth it, and celebrate Thanksgiving the only way that matters, watching football and judging teams. Kyle continues his illegal 14-0 fantasy football domination while literally praying to the Fantasy Gods for mercy. The guys roast the Lions and Cowboys for their annual Thanksgiving disasters and wonder...

Recorded on Nov 22 Isaiah's sick (definitely COVID), but we're recording anyway because college football playoff drama waits for no one. Texas is ranked 17th, and Arch Manning is the problem. Fight us. We dive deep into SEC bias, why three-loss teams think they deserve playoffs, and absolutely destroy Bill Belichick's North Carolina tenure while Matt Patricia thrives. U of H is ranked #25 behind J...

The Dodgers are back-to-back champs and we're as thrilled as a $17 warm beer at the ballpark. We break down an instant classic Game 7 and give the Blue Jays a proper eulogy. Drake May turn the Patriots into... contenders?! No, seriously, they're tied for FIRST PLACE ...we checked twice. We roast our dumpster fire fantasy teams, debate why the Astros are somehow #4 World Series favorites, and absol...

Episode 45 is here and Kyle and Isaiah's lower backs are NOT having a good time. Kyle's sticking to Wisconsin-made rye whiskey while Isaiah battles the flu, and we've got a big announcement: Sports Shots Pod is going bi-weekly! We're all working full-time, have families, hobbies, and need our sanity, so catch us every two weeks with the same unfiltered sports takes you love. We kick things off roa...

We're back after a week off and diving straight into the chaos! This week we're breaking down NFL Week 5, college football disasters, and why the Jets might actually be cursed. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Back and WNBA Finals Discussion 06:00 NFL Team Performances and Predictions 11:00 College Football Insights and Team Rankings 25:57 The Stupidity of Copycats 27:00 Game Day Disappointments 28:02 Upco...

NFL Week 3 delivered chaos across the league, Eagles’ tush push debate, Patriots turnovers against the Steelers, and Texans fans questioning CJ Stroud after another tough loss. We dive into fantasy football heartbreak, undefeated surprises like the Colts, Bucs, and Chargers, plus why the Falcons offense looks flat. On the college side, it’s rivalry week rants, Arch Manning’s tune-up vs Sam Houston...

It’s Episode 42 and the drinks are flowing, birthday shots included. We dive into WWE Raw, comparing the chaos of the Attitude Era with today’s cleaner product, then shift gears to NFL: Bills vs. Ravens living up to the hype, Packers creeping into NFC favorite talk, and the “In JJ we trust?” debate. Plus, Mahomes vs. Rodgers, tush-push controversy, and early college coach firings. We wrap with MLB...

College GameDay, NFL Week 1, MLB drama, and a streaming rant for the ages. In Ep. 41 we hit the big storylines you’re arguing about in the group chat: Pat McAfee’s Kick for Charity: Are schools sneaking in ringers? Back-to-back drills, coincidence or planted kickers ? Texas & CFB talk: Longhorns vs. San Jose State tune-up, Arch Manning bounce-back, Texas Tech’s NIL splash, FSU & Penn State...

Arch Manning’s first big start against Ohio State didn’t go as planned; nerves, missed throws, and the weight of 108,000 fans. We break down what it means for Texas moving forward, plus why Alabama doesn’t look like Alabama anymore. We also drop bold NFL division predictions (Texans to the AFC Championship?!), talk fantasy football, and check in on the Astros’ shaky September.

The Astros are heating up just in time for the MLB playoff race, but with a shaky run differential, can Houston really make a deep October push? Isaiah and Kyle break down the Astros’ surge, Yankees and Rangers wild card drama, and the latest buzz on MLB expansion to Nashville and Salt Lake City. Plus: Roman Anthony’s contract, ice cream wars (Blue Bell vs Kemp’s), streaming fatigue, and even a mo...

In Episode 38 of Sports Shots Pod , we dive into: NFL legacy kids like Gunner Rivers & Arch Manning College Football Week Zero matchups (Iowa State vs Kansas State in Dublin, Fresno State vs Kansas) Fantasy football draft talk – Bijan Robinson, Patriots under Mike Vrabel, sleeper picks The Astros slump and Mariners’ playoff push Plus, plenty of laughs: daycare costs vs rent, OnlyFans jokes, an...

Think you can beat our NFL trivia score? In Episode 37 of the Sports Shots Pod, we put our football knowledge to the test with classic NFL quizzes: rushing leaders, touchdown kings, rookie QB records, and more. We also go head-to-head on bold 2025 college football predictions, breaking down the Houston Cougars & Texas Longhorns schedules, debating Big 12 and SEC matchups, and calling out surpr...

NFL preseason is here and fantasy football season is heating up! In this episode, we talk overrated fantasy picks , early PPR rankings , and the NFL teams that should’ve won a Super Bowl . Plus: Lions vs Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game, new fantasy draft rules, wide receiver duos, and why we’re suddenly afraid of planes, cruises, and mountain lions.

The Astros are in first place... but their whole lineup's on life support. In this episode, we break down the MLB injury epidemic, rant about Seattle's drama, talk WNBA All-Star hot takes (lower the rim?), and dive into NIL updates, including how much college football teams are really worth. Plus: Bronny James, BYU's honor code scandal, and the case for background music in podcasts. Ch...

After a quick break, we’re back with Episode 34 of the Sports Shots Pod, and we’re not holding back. This week, we dig into: The drama around NFL second-round holdouts and guaranteed money A rant about why indoor stadiums are ruining the soul of football Millionaire gambling scandals shaking up the NBA and MLB That $26K barbershop bill, seriously?! Plus: Rockets & Cougars championship hopes, t...

NBA Debate Gets Heated! Kyle and Isaiah go head-to-head on whether offense or defense wins championships , reacting to OKC’s title , Haliburton’s injury , and a wave of Achilles tears . Plus, KD joins the Rockets; is it finally Houston’s year? They also drop MLB All-Star picks , react to Shohei’s return to pitching , and make the case for Cal Raleigh as MVP . Bonus: fat cat cameo, “soaking” explai...

In Episode 32 of the Sports Shots Pod, we go OFF on ESPN's NFL Quarter Century Team ! From the obvious snubs (no Drew Brees?!) to some straight-up bizarre picks (Justin Jefferson already?!), we break down the full roster position-by-position and give our takes on who really deserves a spot on the all-time list from 2000–2024. We also dive into: The QB debate: Mahomes vs Brees vs Rodgers RB snu...