Wednesday Night Tailgate

Major trades, injuries, and benchings are a buzz in the NFL this past week.  Mike Ruic and Drill Sergeant Z are again joined by Jai from the Imma Tell it Like it T-I-Is Podcast. They give you all of their opinions on these moves and even some hot takes on teams that have been playing well and others that have not been performing so far this year.  Some pretty hot takes when it comes to f...

This week Mike Ruic and Drill Sergeant Z are joined by Jai Shield of the Imma Tell it Like it T-I-IS podcast again and boy do we have some hot takes from all of us.  Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Russel Wilson all done. Including Jets, Eagles, Giants, and Bengals talk.  A lot of great football talk is had on this weeks episode. People can tune in by using Alexa Devices “Alexa Start W-ESN...

Drill Sergeant Z and Ruic couldn't be on more different ends of the spectrum, when it comes to their teams, than this week.  Sarge is ecstatic with his New York Jets going 3-2 and Ruic somehow thinks his 5-0 Eagles aren't good.  It makes for a very entertaining listen, as well as them talking about weak roughing the passer calls. People can tune in by using Alexa Devices “Alexa Start W-E...

After a week long hiatus Drill Sergeant Z and Mike Ruic are back and they didn't come alone.  After discussing the Tua situation Tyback finally returns after his hiatus.  Great to have him back and as another surprise Jai from the "Imma Tell It Like it T-I-IS" Podcast to talk all things NFL and even baseball and basketball as well.  We have a great time with a lot of laughs, and yes...

Drill Sergeant Z and Mike Ruic are way too excited as both of their teams have won this week.  They barely agree on anything as Ruic decides to go glass half empty on everything.  He even insults Tyback's team which Tyback shows up briefly, but can't get on to the show.  All this and more on a very exciting episode. People can tune in by using Alexa Devices “Alexa Start W-ESN live”...

We break down Week 1 and preview Week 2 the only way that we can with hot takes left and right from Drill Sergeant Z and Mike F'ing Ruic.  Sarge has many issues with his fantasy football teams, while Ruic did rather well.  We are so excited that football is back and can't wait for less sloppy games this week and better execution from the teams.   People can tune in by using Alexa De...

Drill Sergeant Z and Mike Ruic are so excited for the start of the season as they preview this weeks upcoming games.  Lots of yelling and disagreements are had, but they sure do have a lot of fun while doing it.  Get ready for this weekends games with us as we have some hot takes on who we think will be playing well and not playing well.  Very opposite opinions on Joe Flacco from th...

Drill Sergeant Z and Ruic recap our WNT Fantasy Football league draft and get into some Fantasy Football discussion.  We then give your our predictions for the upcoming NFL season with who we think will make the playoffs. Some interesting picks were made and we can't wait to start talking real actual football games next week.  The season is here and we can't wait to hang with all of you....

We dive deep into all things NFC West.  Mike Ruic has some hot takes about the Rams and the 49ers that leaves Drill Sergeant Z scratching his head.  The Cardinals and the Seahawks give both the guys issues as to what they are doing with their organizations.  As always though the boys have a great time with some great football talk.  They are pumped for the start of the season a...

Join us as Drill Sergeant Z and Mike Ruic go over the big happenings of the first week of the preseason.  We dive deep into the validity of actually having preseason games, as well as reacting to Zach Wilson's injury and options for the New York Jets.  If you are interested in joining us for our fantasy football league, please contact us at the below social media outlets. People can tune...

This week we break down the AFC East for the upcoming NFL season.  We are joined by special guest Evan Cohen of Morning Men on Mad Dog Sports Radio Sirius XM channel 82 from 6-9 AM.  He gives Mike Ruic a hard time for his takes on the New England Patriots, as well as some good insight into the team.  Some very good football talk about the rest of the division is had until we get to...

The boys are very busy this week as breaking news in the Deshaun Watson saga, as well as heavy penalties dealt out to the Miami Dolphins.  We also break down our thoughts on both the NFC and AFC South for the 2022 season as Mike Ruic and Drill Sergeant Z give all their takes on these divisions and situations.  We always have a good time and can't wait for the season to start so we can re...

The boys are back and so is the NFL as training camp has started this week.  Drill Sergeant Z and Mike "Fucking" Ruic dive into the Kyler Murray deal, Julio Jones signing with the Bucs and the dreadful NFC North division.  We have some hot takes for everyone and of course we have a great time as always.  Football season is just around the corner and we can't wait for it to start. Pe...

The boys are back after a few week hiatus, with many new additions and moves to talk about. We aren't just talking about these moves in the NFL, we are talking about in their lives.  Ruic has become a father and Drill Sergeant Z has moved his family across country from TX to NJ.  Tyback still is locking people up in the basement, but we won't get too much into that.  We then take a...

Check out our latest episode as Drill Sergant Z and Tyback are joined by none other than the Godfather of the Wednesday Night Tailgate himself, Sugar Shane Falco.  He fills in for Ruic as he awaits the birth of his daughter.  We get into all things AFC West, especially Shane's Raiders, as this will be the best and toughest division in all of football next year.  You might be surpris...

This week Drill Sergeant Z is fired up as his New York Rangers have made it into the Eastern Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup.  Once we get past that though, we get into the NFC East and boy was it rought.  Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants all look like bums according to us.  We have a great time though bashing the Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders, and Giants. We always have a lot of...

On this weeks episode we talk about our Memorial Day traditions, Colin Kaepernick receiving a tryout with the Raiders, Kyler Murray holdout, top 10 QB's in the NFL currently, and preview AEW's Double or Nothing.  Man are we all over the place, but we have a great time as always with some good debates.  Mike Ruic, Tyback, and Drill Sergeant Z bring the fire on this weeks episode. People c...

Tune in this week as Host of "Morning Men" on Mad Dog Sports Radio, Sirius XM 82, Evan Cohen joins us for a very in depth interview into his career.  We talk about Morning Men, the challenges of doing a show during the pandemic, his old job at ESPN West Palm, and many other things.  Evan gives us a candid view, with some great stories and laughs.  We can't thank him enough for takin...

This week join Tyback and Drill Sergeant Z as they go over the NFL schedule release and talk about the games that they are most looking forward to for the upcoming season.  We also get into wrestling, summer plans, moving, the stock market, and many other things.  Definitely a very interesting episode to say the least. People can tune in by using Alexa Devices “Alexa Start W-ESN live” or...

The boys are back and we are diving deep in to the draft the only way we know how and that is tailgate style.  We are all over the place as we are joined briefly by "Morning Men's" own Mike Babchik and then later for some Green Bay Packers takes by Krazietrain of Krazietown.  We then get into the Eagles and Jets. Ruic tries to put a damper on Drill Sergeant Z's excitement about how well...

The boys are back after another week long hiatus, and we are back to doing what we do best, and thats talking football.  We go over the latest news (Eagles draft pick trade) and rumors (Deebo Samuel), as well as giving an analysis of what each our teams need.  Tyback's take on the Dolphins is quick as they have no picks.  Ruic goes on another glorious rant about the Eagles. Drill Se...

The boys have a special guest in Steel Cage Lounge host the Doctor as we try our best at covering Major League Baseball.  We give you our previews for the upcoming 2022 season, which quickly deteriorates into a talk about NY baseball as the 3 of us are Mets fans and the Doctor is a Yankees fan.  We hope you enjoy and promise this will be our last attempt at talking baseball. We would lik...

After another week hiatus from the boys, the free agency and trade market is still on fire.  Deshaun Watson finally gets dealt, Davante Adams is traded, and our very own Tyback Bay Bay is rejoiced as Tyreek Hill gets dealt to the Dolphins.  Listen to the reactions of all the moves, especially at the QB position of Mike "Fucking" Ruic, Tyback Bay Bay, and Drill Sergeant Z. Also make sure...

After our vacation, we jump right into things as the NFL offseason starts off hot.  Join Mike "Fucking" Ruck, Tyback Bay Bay, and Drill Sergeant Z as they dive into what players went where, and how we think these moves help these teams.  We also get into a little wrestling debate as well, as we are joined by no other than the Doctor himself of the Steel Cage Lounge.   We would like...

Welcome to the season 2 finale of the Wednesday Night Tailgate and we have a special guest to end the season.  Famous Mad Dog Sports Radio caller and West Coast sports fanatic Mike in the OC joins us for the season finale and boy do we have a wild ride.  He gives us all sorts of hot takes about the California sports scene, 80's NBA, and a few stories about Mad Dog Chris Russo.  We w...