We Were Athletes Once Podcast

We break down last night’s blockbuster Giannis-to-Miami trade, how it impacts the Heat, Celtics, Bucks and the entire Eastern Conference — then dive into Draft Night takeaways (top picks, surprises, and who to watch). Tune in for hot reactions, roster analysis, draft winners/losers, and bold predictions. Subscribe for more NBA talk from We Were Athletes Once Podcast — powered by I70 Sports Media....

We break down UFC Freedom 250 — the finishes, upsets, and fallout from the White House card. Episode 79 of We Were Athletes Once features post-fight analysis of Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria, Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira, Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis, Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy and what this means for the lightweight, bantamweight and heavyweight title pictures. Watch for hot takes, matc...

Knicks Steal Game 1 from Spurs — Episode 76 | Randall & Marcus break down the NBA Finals opener: Brunson’s fourth-quarter explosion, Wemby vs. Cat matchups, coaching adjustments, Spurs’ youth vs. vet leadership, Game 2 predictions, Finals MVP picks, draft & trade talk. Fast, heated recap with X’s & O’s and fan questions. Subscribe for full-series breakdowns and follow I70 Sports Media...

We break down the wild June 1 NFL shakeup: Myles Garrett to the Rams (trade analysis, Rams Super Bowl window + Jared Verse to the Browns), AJ Brown to the Patriots, roster moves around the league, and the Josh Jacobs legal situation. Tune in for hot takes, cap & draft implications, team fits, and what these moves mean for the 2026 season — plus news on our new partnership with Interstate 70 Sp...

The NHL Playoffs are heating up! 🏒 In Episode 74 of We Were Athletes Once, Koty and Julian break down the shocking Vegas Golden Knights sweep over Colorado, Carolina’s dominance against Montreal, Conn Smythe favorites, Stanley Cup predictions, and the latest NHL news including Evgeni Malkin re-signing with Pittsburgh. Tune in for playoff reactions, hockey analysis, player debates, and bold predic...

NFL Offseason Recap & Draft Preview — Episode 70: Join Kyle & Koty for a fast-paced breakdown of the biggest NFL offseason stories and a live mock draft preview — trades, top prospects, and team needs heading into draft week. Perfect for fans wanting a concise, opinionated take on where teams stand and who could move on draft night. Like, comment who your team should pick, and subscribe fo...

Episode 69 — Upcoming NHL Playoffs Preview: We break down every matchup, Pacific wild‑card drama, key first‑round series, retirement reactions (Jonathan Quick, Anze Kopitar), and bold playoff predictions. Tune in for keys to each series, sleeper picks, and game‑by‑game outlooks — subscribe for full playoff coverage. Thanks for joining us in this episode, we'll be covering more baseball, footba...

Final Four Hype + NBA Playoff Primer — Episode 68. Reggie joins the pod to break down Duke vs UConn, Final Four matchups (UConn, Illinois, Arizona, Michigan), plus hot takes on the Celtics, Lakers, MVP race, sleepers (Hawks, Hornets) and playoff matchup previews. Tune in for candid reactions, clutch shot breakdowns, and bold predictions to get you ready for March Madness and the NBA postseason.#nb...

NHL Playoff Push and Toronto Rebuild? — Episode 67: Koty and Julian break down the wild NHL playoff race, who’s sneaking into the wild card, Macklin Celebrini’s historic season, and the fallout from the Maple Leafs’ front office shakeup. Tune in for concise predictions, key matchups to watch, and takeaways for Blues, Kings, Vegas, Buffalo, Tampa Bay, and more. Thanks for joining us in this episode...

Venezuela wins the WBC — what went wrong with Team USA? In Episode 66, Kyle and Cody break down Venezuela’s shock title, US roster & managerial mistakes, pitching usage, timing of the Classic, standout players/managers, and what the 2026 WBC means for MLB and the Olympics. Watch for hot takes, spring training notes, prospect chatter, and must-see moments from the tournament. Subscribe for more...

NHL Trade Deadline Winners & Losers — Episode 65: A fast, opinionated breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from this year’s NHL trade deadline. Koty and Julian unpack the Avalanche’s moves, Blues returns, Rangers decisions, surprising pickups, and sleeper teams to watch — plus how trades impact playoff races and long‑term rebuilds. Hit like, comment your picks, and subscribe for playoff...

Welcome Back Jayson Tatum — Episode 64: Jayson Tatum’s lightning-fast Achilles return, Celtics playoff hopes, hot takes on Jokic vs. Embiid vs. Giannis, MVP race, surprise teams (Hornets, Spurs, Hawks) and Lakers/Warriors breakdowns. Tune in for sharp NBA analysis, bold opinions, and must-watch podcast takes — comment who you’d start/bench/cut and subscribe for more weekly NBA debates. Thanks for...

Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn, Holloway vs. Oliveira preview, UFC 326 reactions, and breakdown of the rumored White House card — Episode 63. Tune in for hot takes on Aspinall’s new management, a fight-by-fight look at Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira (BMF implications), heavyweight drama, matchmaking rumors, and what the White House event could mean for the UFC. Subscribe for more fight new...

NHL Trade Deadline Preview — Episode 62: deep dive on trade targets, Blues fire sale, fits for Detroit/Utah/Seattle, contenders to watch (Boston, Vegas, Colorado) and realistic trade packages. Tune in for team-by-team rumor breakdowns, potential landing spots, and bold predictions to get ready for deadline day. Like, comment your trade targets, and subscribe for more deadline coverage. Thanks for...

Guys Naming Dudes: Kyle & Koty build their all-time MLB lineup — position players, starters, one reliever & a utility pick — with Cardinals rules, Hall of Fame limits, nostalgia, wild stories, and heated takes. Expect deep cuts, big names, laughs, and memories from the 90s–2000s. Drop your all-time lineup in the comments, subscribe for more sports chats & ranking episodes, and support...

Relive the drama of Olympic hockey: USA vs Canada gold-medal OT thriller, Finland bronze, Slovakia’s upset run, standout performances (Connor Hellebuyck, Quinn Hughes, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Juraj Slafkovsky) and key quarterfinal surprises. Cody and Julian break down game-changing moments, roster decisions, three-on-three controversy, and why this felt like a modern “Miracle on Ice.” Li...

NBA Trade Deadline Recap — Episode 59: Winners, losers, and how the deadline reshaped the playoff race. Randall & Marcus break down every notable move (Anthony Davis to Wizards, James Harden to Cavs, Jaren Jackson Jr., Kobe White, Zubac, Vučević, Lonzo, and more), team fits, playoff implications, trade motives, and what to watch after the All‑Star break. Quick takes, hot takes, and predictions...

Olympic Hockey Predictions — Koty & Julian preview the men’s tournament format, break down groups (Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, Czechia & more), make quarterfinal/medal picks, name dark‑horse sleepers, and debate goaltending & roster/X‑factor matchups. Tune in for fast, informed Olympic hockey hot takes and who they think wins gold. Thanks for joining us in this episode, we'll be...

Seahawks win Super Bowl LX — Kyle & Koty break down Seattle’s 29-13 victory, Kenneth Walker’s MVP performance, a dominant Seahawks defense vs. Sam Darnold, key game moments, and what the result means for both teams. Plus hot takes on major coaching hires (Kubiak to Raiders, LaFleur to Cardinals, Joe Brady in Buffalo, Browns drama), NFL offseason outlook (free agency + draft), and the James Pie...

Episode 56 — The final dominoes of the MLB offseason are falling. Join Kyle & Koty as they break down the Brendan Donovan three‑team trade (Cardinals, Mariners, Rays), analyze the Cardinals’ farm boost, react to Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers, and debate what these moves mean for the coming season and trade deadline. Plus quick takes on Emanuel Clase, World Baseball Classic prep, and r...

Tune in to Episode 55 of the We Were Athletes Once Podcast as Marcus and Randall break down the Paul George 25‑game ban, Giannis trade drama, East playoff shakeups, All‑Star snubs, Tatum’s injury timeline, Cavs/Kings trade moves, and breakout rookies — with special guest Drew Stroud. Expect hot takes, trade rumors, and what this means for the Sixers, Celtics, and playoff races. Subscribe for weekl...

UFC 324 Preview — Episode 53: Kyle & Aaron break down every must-watch matchup (Pimblett vs. Gaethje interim title, Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong, Umar vs. Figueredo, Allen vs. Silva, Waldo vs. Derrick Lewis, Silva vs. Namajunas), give predictions, keys to victory, and hot takes on Kayla Harrison’s future. Tune in for fight analysis, undercard picks, and who to watch this weekend. Thanks f...

Welcome to Episode 52 of the We Were Athletes Once Podcast. In this Episode, Kyle and Koty break down the wildest week of the MLB offseason: all the trades, free-agent signings, and blockbuster moves (Arenado, Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Dodgers spending, Mets swaps, salary-cap talk and more). Expect hot takes, prospect analysis, roster impact, and what it means for 2026 and the looming labor fight. Sub...

Join Koty and Julian in Episode 51 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as they dive into the latest NHL news, including significant signings and trades leading up to the Olympic freeze. They discuss the surprising firing of Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason and the immediate hire of Rick Bonas, the state of veteran players like Nick Letty, and the potential trade of big names like Braden Sh...

Join us for Episode 50 of the We Are Athletes Once podcast as we dive into the heart of the NFL playoffs with our Divisional Round Preview! This week, Kyle and Cody break down the thrilling matchups ahead, offering insights and predictions for each game. Plus, we discuss the latest coaching carousel, analyzing which teams are in need of a new direction and the hot candidates that could reshape the...