Top Plays

This week on side A we recap the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, get you ready for the divisional round, and talk KD's injury. Then on side B we discuss Dawn FM's concept and new albums from Earl Sweatshirt and Underoath (1:17:30).

This week on the first Top Plays of 2022, we wrap up our fantasy playoffs, discuss the NFL playoff matchups, and give our predictions of who will win in this weekend's games. Then on Side B (1:26:40) we list some albums we're looking forward to hearing in '22 and do a dive into Dawn FM, the new album from The Weeknd. What's its connection to After Hours? 

Nursing a hangover? Start the new year off by listening to part 2 of our favorite albums from 2021. This episode focuses on records that impacted us most last year. Some include: Turnstile, Snail Mail, Every Time I Die, Julien Baker, Silent Planet, Kacey Musgraves, and Japanese Breakfast.

Sports are at a minimum this week. Briefly, we fill you in on our fantasy football playoffs and the Covid cases that are wrecking the NFL & NBA seasons before diving into an episode we've been working towards for months, our favorite albums from 2021! Which albums made our lists? Which albums have you been sleeping on this year? Which weren't on your radar? Time to find out...

Side A: A longer than intended dive into the current NBA season and Steph Curry breaking the 3-point record. Then Ward's fantasy run comes to an end, and we talk what moves we may make in the 2022 fantasy draft based off what happened this year. Side B (1:24:20): We're inching closer to completing our favorite albums list. This week Ward discusses some cuts from his, and Tyler presents his honorab...

Side A: Ward's big fantasy football playoff push is in full swing! A Steelers/Ravens wild finish where Tyler and Ward are on opposite sides. Side B: Country music?! Olivia Rodrigo & Phoebe Bridgers play Austin City Limits. What would a TPP episode be without a Turnstile discussion? (50:00) Links: Ward's Gilt article: https://www.narrowonline.com/blog/2021/11/30/guilt-shooting-up-the-ladder-of-...

Decided to try something new this week; we record while watching the game between the Suns and the Warriors. We discuss the latest happenings in the NBA, recap our week in fantasy, and give out predictions of what the final college football playoff picture will look like. On side B, we discuss the Grammy nominations, how we are going about ranking our personal favorite albums of '21, and Ward reca...

We have a packed episode for you this week. On side A, we discuss the Steelers comeback, LeBron's elbow, college hoops, and Thanksgiving Day games. Side B (1:01:38) contains a celebration of Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (11-year anniversary), deep dives into new albums from Snail Mail, Silent Planet, and Taylor Swift, and a preview of Black Friday Record Store Day (along with a few ot...

Side A: We start off recapping the week in fantasy football and dealing with the blow of injuries while en route to a title (R.I.P. King Henry) then dive into NBA week 2 reactions. Which teams have surprised us most so far? Side B: Tyler starts the music convo discussing Armor For Sleep in concert, going to the record store, and gushes endlessly over the Snail Mail record. Is Ward's record beef sq...

Side A: The fate of the hosts' battle against each other in fantasy football is decided pretty early on in the episode, but of course, that doesn't stop us from recapping the week of our respective teams. Next, we gush over a glorious return of NBA basketball and breakdown the Top 76 list.  Side B: There were a lot of releases on our radar Friday, and we discuss first impressions of Every Tim...

Ward and Tyler live out their fantasy football fates in real time while catching up on some weekend games, previewing the upcoming NBA season, and recapping the week in music including Noah Gundersen, Jason Isbell, Starflyer 59, and their vinyl purchases.

We start the show on side A by addressing Jon Gruden's emails and live reacting to him stepping down as the Raiders' head coach. Next, we address Ben Simmons ending his holdout in Philly and the Kyrie Irving situation in Brooklyn. Ward has had the kiss of death in fantasy football this year, but we witness his 50 point comeback live after Lamar's big night. On side B, Ward breaks down his thoughts...

Ward and Tyler continue their conversation with guest Alexander Hoagland (of the bands Feral Vices & Drying Out) about their time at Furnace Fest. Conversation centers around the bands Beloved, Further Seems Forever, and Showbread. The three also discuss the crowd, atmosphere, and over vibe of the festival, tracking down festival exclusive vinyl, Labeled Fest, and bands they'd like to see play...

After a brief recap of a few games, Ward and Tyler are joined by Alexander Hoagland (of the bands Feral Vices & Drying Out) to discuss Furnace Fest. The three talk about the bands and experiences that made the weekend unforgettable. Standouts include: Turnstile, Showbread, Stavesacre, Beloved, and Shai Hulud. Check out Feral Vices at: https://www.feralvices.com/ Listen to Feral Vices on Spotif...

A music heavy episode with Tyler and Ward, but first on side A, they discuss the complete shellacking Ward received from Tyler in fantasy football and the weekend's college games that caught their attention. Side B is all about Furnace Fest, baby. The two discuss their plans for the festival and which bands they're excited to catch live.

While checking out Monday Night Football's new format with the Manning brothers, Tyler & Ward discuss video game soundtracks, Kacey Musgraves, Furnace Fest, the struggles of fantasy football, and recap a few games from the weekend.

Welcome to episode 0.0, the inaugural episode of top plays! Tyler and Ward kick things off with a discussion of the highs and lows of fantasy football, their excitement for Furnace Fest, and dreaming of plans for what the podcast will be. Sit back and enjoy this entertaining discussion as we invite you into our conversations of our top plays in sports and music.