The Watling and Owens Show

The Rangers won an incredible Game 7, as their stars showed out, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit. Later, the guys check in on the Mets and Yankees and play a round of the Win-Loss-Loss-Win-Win-Loss-Win Game for one local NFL team.

The Islanders fired their second-winningest coach in franchise history and Matt is ... okay? He breaks down Barry Trotz's shocking firing and the Rangers' Game 5 loss. Plus, Is there concern over the Yankees' lack of scoring this weekend? Luke gives his take and runs us through the biggest stories with Odd Man Rush.

Luke calls out Matt for his alleged fraudulence and tanks his performance for Odd Man Rush. Plus, the Yankees' bullpen edges them out as the best team in New York, but it is certainly close.

The guys recap the Jets and Giants impressive drafts, but there was one pick in particular neither Matt nor Luke liked. Plus, the Mets did the right thing in DFA'ing Robinson Cano and Matt may have saved the Yankees' season.

Who is to blame for the Nets underwhelming playoff exit? The guys break it down and why they might be stuck with Kyrie moving forward. Plus, the NFL Draft is 2 days away, and the Mets won an improbable game with a 5-run 9th inning.

On the precipice of being swept by the Celtics, Luke wonders if the Nets' KD-Kyrie Era will go without a championship. Later, Matt calls on Yankees' fans to be better, as they overshadowed an impressive performance from Gerrit Cole and Luke hosts Odd Man Rush

Matt and Luke have no real issue with Kyrie Irving's back and forth that cost him $50,000, but Luke has an issue with Matt's view of what the Nets should have done on the final possession of Game One. Later, the guys check in on the Yankees after 10 games, and Matt already knows one thing is for certain and Yankees fans will not be happy about it. 

Aaron Judge will hit free agency at the end of the 2022 season, but Matt has another concern surrounding the Yankees from this weekend. Later, the guys dive into the Mets' nice start, the Knicks' season finale and more with Odd Man Rush.

The guys dive into the National Championship game and the disappointment for UNC after taking down Duke. Later, they preview the Mets and Yankees with Opening Day around the corner, discussing the near trade of Dom Smith and what he can bring to the Mets. Plus, check out an exclusive Ice Pick on Tik Tok for tonight's slate of NHL games.

After a brutal weekend for the Mets, they are expected to start the season without Jacob DeGrom. The guys break down what that means for the Mets plus where the Knicks should go with Julius Randle after this season, how much of a mess a play-in loss could be for the Nets and more!

Luke bullies Matt into a new show open before the two dive into the Knicks' recent hot streak. Later in the show, Matt wonders if the Mets have done enough to keep themselves from blowing games late and discusses what Joe Douglas told us when he decided to make a run for Tyreek Hill.

The guys react to Mayor Adams' decision to remove the private sector vaccine mandate for athletes and performers and how it impacts the chances for the Nets, Mets and Yankees. Plus, the new show logo is unveiled and Luke runs through a glorious Odd Man Rush.

The Yankees miss out on big name free agents, something that seems like their plan all along, but can they afford to be patient with an aging roster? Plus, Deshaun Watson lands in Cleveland, despite looming civil suits, and Matt leads Luke through the biggest stories in sports with Odd Man Rush.

On a Tuesday edition of the Watling and Owens Show, the guys break down the top acquisitions for the Jets and Bills, speak on Kevin Durant's comments toward Mayor Eric Adams and Luke runs through the major stories in the nation with Odd Man Rush.

The Yankees made a major trade on Sunday, sending out Gary Sanchez. Luke is high on the deal while Matt does not love the contract they brought in. Plus, where can the Yankees and Mets improve, and the Jets sign a pair of impact players on Day One.

Matt brings a disturbing discovery to the table and imposes sanctions on Luke for it. Plus, is it time for the Nets to kick the championship can further down the road and gets Luke's thoughts on the shift and more on the MLB lockout.

Luke is hot out of the gate, questioning whether or not Tom Thibodeau is the right coach for the Knicks moving forward, plus is time running out for the Nets Big 3? Matt certainly thinks so. Later, catch up on all the major stories in sports with Odd Man Rush.

Kyrie can sit 10 feet from the court but can't play on it, as Matt ponders the latest vaccine mandate news coming out of New York City. Plus, Luke incriminates himself and someone very close to him, and the MLB lockout is a long way from over.

Matt and Luke hope this week's intense negotiations can put an end to the MLB lockout before it's too late. PLUS, Matt is a bit higher on the Knicks' future than Luke, who is also not sold on the Nets as championship contenders as they currently sit in a play-in game.

On Tuesday's show, Matt and Luke are disappointed with the way people are discussing Ben Simmons' struggles with mental health, an issue that ought to be taken more seriously. Plus, was OBJ en route to win the Super Bowl MVP, and Matt explains why Ja'Marr Chase was the right option for the Bengals because of Joe Burrow instead of an offensive lineman

Matt and Luke squash their issues after Matt was upset he did not get Luke's hard wood picks from the source. Later on, the guys react to the James Harden trade, something Matt sees as a way to extend the window of the Nets. PLUS, we are just a few days out from the Super Bowl, and the guys give their pick for the game.

Matt is not happy with Luke after he stopped texting Matt his picks over the weekend. Plus the guys are not happy with Julius Randle and his poor attitude. Later, can we see a trade between two Eastern Conference foes as the Nets and 76ers gear up for the playoffs ahead of Thursday's trade deadline? 

On Thursday's show, the guys dive into Brian Flores' lawsuit and look for answers to the NFL's lack of minority coaches. Later in the show, Matt pays off a 48-hour tease on how Brian Daboll's tenure in New York could be catastrophic but only if the Giants are impatient.

Matt sees Sunday's loss as a big concern and a big hit to Patrick Mahomes' legacy, after he was forcing it in the second half, while Luke finds it hard for the 49ers' players to accept moving on from Jimmy G, after bringing them to two NFC Championship games. Later in the show, the guys like what they heard from Brian Daboll and offer up a pair of bets for Tuesday night.

The guys preview the Conference Championship games coming up this Sunday. PLUS they give their picks for the games as well as some special bets for Friday night.