Timeout With Makali

Welcome back to Timeout With Makali! In this episode, Makali is joined by special guest Gabe Wilson to preview the 2025–2026 NBA season. The duo breaks down everything you need to know heading into the year from award predictions to playoff seedings, and which teams could surprise the league. They also dive deep into key storylines:Is Luka Doncic on his way to another MVP season? Can Cooper Flagg...

Week 6 of the NFL was pure chaos and we’re breaking it all down on  Timeout With Makali. The Eagles aren’t looking right, the Jets hit rock bottom in London after another brutal loss to the Broncos, and the “Justin Fields experiment” might be over. The Dolphins are falling apart with leadership questions surfacing, while Drake Maye and the Patriots are officially HERE starting 4-2 for the first ti...

Week 3 of the NFL was absolute madness! In this episode of  Timeout With Makali , we dive into the Eagles’ miracle comeback against the Rams, Jalen Hurts reminding everyone why he’s HIM, and Jordan Davis putting on one of the most dominant defensive line performances we’ve ever seen. We also break down the Cowboys’ defensive collapse, the Giants’ struggles, and whether Russell Wilson’s career is o...

The NFL is officially  back , and Week 1 did  not  disappoint! 🏈 In this episode of  Timeout With Makali , I’m breaking down all the  biggest games, wild storylines, and early season surprises  from around the league, plus a quick dive into  The Summer I Turned Pretty ’s dramatic last two episodes. We’re talking: Bills vs Ravens  — Josh Allen goes nuclear, Ravens collapse late Bears vs Vikings  —...

In this episode of  Timeout With Makali , we’re covering everything from the NFL to pop culture! Makali breaks down every division in the NFL, analyzing team strengths, weaknesses, and key storylines heading into the 2025 season plus, he shares his  playoff seeding predictions . We also dive into “ The Kingdom ,” the Chiefs’ documentary, highlighting Lamar Hunt’s impact, Andy Reid’s legacy, and Ka...

Makali is back for a  special episode of pure football madness  with guests  Mike Belcher, Matthew Liggio . Things get  toxic  fast as the crew tackles some of the  wildest and most heated debates yet : 🦅  Are the Eagles the best team of the last 25 years? 🧠  Who are the top 10 quarterbacks heading into 2025? 📅  We predict our favorite teams’ records 🦍  And finally… could one gorilla take down...

Makali Pennycooke is back with a jam-packed episode of  Timeout With Makali ! In this week's show, we break down the  Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic NBA Finals win —their first championship ever. We dive into  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s legendary postseason , the heartbreaking  Tyrese Haliburton Achilles injury , and all the emotions that came with Game 7. Plus, the  Kevin Durant trade to Hou...

Season 2 kicks off with Makali breaking down the crazy NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers why Indiana might’ve blown their shot, and why OKC’s home dominance could be the key. KD trade rumors are heating up and Desmond Bane just got shipped to Orlando in a blockbuster deal. The Knicks? Still in shambles. The Sixers have a big draft decision ahead, and the Red Sox just pulled off one of the...

March Madness is in full swing, and my bracket is absolutely torched but somehow, my joke chalk bracket is still alive. In this episode of Timeout With Makali , I break down all the early tournament madness, including whether NIL and the Transfer Portal are killing Cinderella stories, a deep dive into Pitino vs. Calipari, and a coaching masterclass from Dan Hurley in UConn vs. Florida. We also dis...

After a short break, I’m back with another loaded episode of  Timeout With Makali ! We’ve got a lot to cover, starting with LeBron James’ recent comments about being the face of the NBA and why it’s become a negative label. I break down why Michael Jordan is responsible for the way today’s NBA is viewed and why nostalgia plays a huge role in player comparisons. Then, we dive into the NBA trade dea...

After a one-week break, Timeout With Makali is back with a jam-packed episode! The Eagles dominated the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59—what went wrong for Kansas City, and how did Philly execute one of the most impressive wins in recent history? Plus, the NBA Trade Deadline shook the league with massive moves, including Luka Dončić to the Lakers, Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, and more. I break down...

Championship Sunday is in the books, and we officially have a Super Bowl rematch on our hands! In this episode of Timeout With Makali, I break down the Chiefs’ playoff dominance as they take down the Bills once again—what went wrong for Buffalo this time? Meanwhile, the Eagles absolutely embarrassed the Commanders, proving they were not ready for the big stage. Plus, my early thoughts on the Super...

In this episode of Timeout With Makali, I’m joined by special guest Matt Goldman to break down all the action from an incredible NFL Divisional Round weekend! We discuss whether the refs are helping Mahomes and the Chiefs, the Lions’ meltdown against the Commanders, Saquon Barkley’s insane performance in the Eagles’ snowy classic, and the Ravens choking against the Bills—who’s really to blame? We...

In this episode of Timeout With Makali, we dive into a variety of exciting topics: breaking down the NFL Wild Card Weekend results, predicting the Divisional matchups, and sharing thoughts on the National Championship showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame. We also discuss LeBron James' incredible performance at age 40, compare the Cavs to the legendary 2015 Warriors, and debate the NFL MVP ra...

In this week’s episode of Timeout With Makali , Makali Pennycooke dives into the hottest topics from the world of sports and entertainment. The final week of the NFL season delivered surprises, with the Vikings' playoff hopes taking a hit after a crushing loss to the Lions. Makali breaks down the game-changing strategies that led to the upset. The drama doesn’t stop there—Tyreek Hill’s move to Mia...