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Ryan discuses this year's MLB Postseason along with Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols achieving big milestones (3:17). Then, he heads to the NBA to tackle Draymond Green and Jordan Poole getting into an altercation, plus why tanking could be at an all time high this season (14:04). Next, on to Week 5 in college football including Georgia and Alabama surviving potential scares, Ole Miss outlasting Kent...

Ryan discusses Aaron Judge tying the AL home run record before going through some notable NBA media days including the Nets, Suns and Celtics (2:09). Then, onto Week 4 of college football including several close game with Clemson-Wake Forest, Florida-Tennessee, Maryland-Michigan and more before going to Week 5 with conference play just getting started including Kentucky-Ole Miss, Alabama-Arkansas,...

Ryan looks to the NBA as Suns owner Robert Sarver looking to sell the team, potential buyers and how they could elevate the franchise, the Ime Udoka situation and more (2:31). Next, onto the MLB as the season winds down to a close as he takes a look where things are as of now (15:19). Then, he heads to college football to discuss Week 3 including could year's Georgia team might be more dominant th...

Ryan briefly discusses Roger Federer announcing his retirement before getting into the MLB banning the shift and adding a pitch clock in 2023, plus what do current players think about it and how they'll adjust (4:45). Next, on to the NBA as he tackles whether the NBA made the right decision with Suns owner Robert Sarver and the addition of in-season tournament looking more likely (17:31). Then, th...

Ryan discusses the Jazz trading Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs, what it means for both teams going forward and what it means for the Knicks (3:01). Then, he tackles the plan to move forward with the College Football Playoffs expanding to 12 teams, how soon can it start, what it might look like, who it benefits and more (17:49). Next, he recaps an already chaotic start to College Football in week one...

Ryan, at the top of the show, discusses the Knicks extending R.J. Barrett and the Mariners giving their star rookie centerfielder, Julio Rodriguez, a huge extension (4:33). Then, he wraps up NFL previews by taking a look at the division that had an arms race in the off-season: the AFC West (15:27). Finally, college football has officially started as he takes a look at some of the matchups to watch...

Ryan is joined by Matt Mormann to discuss the Angels going up for sale (3:05). Then, it's all about fantasy football as they look at Matt's own rankings and tackle every position in PPR format.  (16:02) - QB's (29:18) - RB's (1:02:01) - WR's (1:36:37) - TE's (1:57:19) - DEF/K

Ryan discusses the PGA Tour making big changes with its tournaments to compete with LIV Golf, plus launching a new golf league with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy (4:42). Then, the Kevin Durant saga is over as he stays in Brooklyn, what this means for the Nets and what does the upper brass standing their ground say (11:13). Next, it's prediction time for college football as he tackles his Heisman pi...

Ryan discusses what the official 11 game suspension of Deshaun Watson means for the Browns going forward (3:36), before getting an MLB update on what the standings and wild card race looks like (8:09). Then, he jumps over to the NBA to talk LeBron signing an extension to stay in LA along with looking at notable games from the NBA Schedule release (16:19). Next, wrapping up college football preview...

Ryan discusses Serena Williams announcing she is moving away from tennis (3:35). Then, initial reactions of the NBA's projected win totals for next season (10:16) and Kevin Durant making his next play by giving the Nets an ultimatum (25:01). Next, it's time to preview the SEC, including two title favorites in Alabama and Georgia and a lot of parity after those two (30:34). Finally, moving on to th...

Ryan remembers Bill Russell and Vin Scully, including their impacts in sports and in life (4:27). Next, the Padres landing Juan Soto at the deadline, what does it mean for them, and will he stay long-term, plus looking at other notable deadline deals (12:21). Then, he previews the Pac-12 as Lincoln Riley looks to make his mark at USC and Utah looks to repeat (32:04). Finally, he heads to the NFL t...

Ryan McDaniel tackles Kyler Murray and the Cardinals receiving backlash by having and then removing an 'independent study' clause in Murray's contract (5:11). Then, he discusses why he thinks Tennessee is going to be fine even after getting hit with 18 Level One violations during the NCAA's investigation (13:56). Next, it's time to preview the Big 12 as Baylor looks to continue last seasons' succe...

In part two, Ryan is joined by Charles Jones to discuss who stood out in Summer League, along with their favorite teams before recapping the off-season to this point and who to watch for next season.

In Part One of this pod, Ryan is joined by Matt Mormann to tackle the Cardinals finally extending Kyler Murray, including whether his deal gets the QB market back to normal (3:37). Then, with Juan Soto Trade Watch officially starting, they discuss how almost unprecedented this situation is, what teams could possibly trade for him and what they could give up for him, plus when they should trade for...

Ryan delves into the festivities of this year's MLB Midsummer Classic (5:50), before discussing the latest on KD and the Jazz listening to offers for star Donovan Mitchell (21:07). Next, it's time for the football previews to kick off as he previews both college and pro football. Then, he tackles the ACC and whether Clemson can reclaim the conference after a down 2021 and who can contend against t...

Ryan talks some of the early standouts from NBA Free Agency so far, before he gets into Kevin Durant wanting out of Brooklyn, including why does he want out, possible trade options and can Brooklyn get what they want for him (2:50). Then, he discusses Baker finally getting out of Cleveland and landing in Carolina (10:16). Next, he tackles recent reports on conference realignment, including the Big...

Ryan McDaniel looks at the MLB Standings around the halfway point (3:48) before he talks the latest about Deshaun Watson and what should Baker and the Browns do if they don't have Deshaun behind center (15:27). Then, he is joined by Charles Jones to discuss what may be the Warriors sweetest title, how this should only be the beginning for the Celtics and who can contend with the champs next season...

Ryan McDaniel talks the Celtics taking a 2-1 lead and couple things to take notice of three games in (6:12). Then, Quin Snyder stepping down from the Jazz, what does it mean and whether the Jazz will move off of Donovan Mitchell or Rudy Gobert (20:33). Next, the Rams extending their stars in Donald and Kupp (27:34) and the Deshaun Watson situation takes another turn for the worse (33:37). Finally,...

Ryan is joined by Charles Jones to preview this year's NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, how do these matchup with each other, players to watch, who has an advantage and more, including making predictions for who will came out on top with the Larry O'Brien trophy. 

Ryan McDaniel tackles Jimbo Fisher going scorched earth, firing back at Nick Saban's comments about Texas A&M buying players and could both of them have a point to be made (3:57). Then, he talks possible changes coming to college football's scheduling model with the Pac-12 moving away from divisions and what could the SEC do with Oklahoma and Texas arriving soon (17:30). Next, with about a qua...

Ryan is back to discuss the NBA Playoffs with the Heat advancing over the Sixers, the Mavericks forcing a Game 7, and two Game 6's in Golden State and Milwaukee + more (3:33). Then, he tackles Ryan Tannehill's comments saying he won't mentor Malik Willis (22:24), before he discusses the NFL's Schedule Release (30:51). Finally, he talks the recent developments with NCAA looking to crack down on the...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the NFL Draft, who were the winners and losers, how did the Steelers, Ravens, Titans come out of this weekend, early favorites for Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year and more (2:49). Then, he heads to the NBA as the playoffs have reached round two with Golden State, Milwaukee taking 1-0 leads and the Heat having an early advantage against the Sixers (56:13).

Ryan is joined by Matt Mormann as they discuss favorite draft memories, is this a good draft class, landing spots for this QB and RB class, and where could David Ojabo land after his injury (3:13). Then, its mock draft time as they do the annual podcast mock draft (44:08). Finally, they tackle what they hope the Ravens and the Titans accomplish during this draft (2:05:51).

Ryan tackles Deebo Samuel wanting out of San Francisco and how the wide receiver market has change drastically for guys like Deebo, DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown (2:33), before getting into his first impressions of the NBA Playoffs (13:57).

Ryan McDaniel is back and discusses Kansas topping North Carolina for the National Title, how the NBA Playoffs are taking shape, MLB Predictions, the NFL's new overtime rule and more.