Best Justin Appel Podcasts (2024)

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#022 SARAH TIANA Roast Writing Secrets: From Tom Brady to David Ortiz 46:33

3d ago46:33

46:33

Comedian Sarah Tiana joins Eric Hosmer, Peter Moylan and guest hosts Mike Moustakas and Anthony Seratelli to dig deeper into Sarah's love for baseball (Braves fan) and it's intersection with her profession as comedian and writer. She reveals behind-the-scenes stories as a joke-writer for the Tom Brady Netflix roast, sharing stories about crafting j…

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#021 JAKE CRONENWORTH on MLB Journey, Padres Career & Meeting his Fiancée 38:49

10d ago38:49

38:49

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth sits down with Hosmer, Su'a and guest host Mike Moustakas, for a conversation that digs deeper into Jake's personal MLB journey, from signing with the Tampa Bay Rays in the 7th round of the 2015 MLB Draft to the San Diego Padres, where he was traded in a deal along with Tommy Pham. Jake discusses how he b…

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#020 CHRISTIAN YELICH MLB Team Dynamics & Leadership; Transitions & Trades; Cross-Sport Friendships 1:06:27

17d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Milwaukee Brewers MLB star Christian Yelich joins us for a a deeper understanding of team dynamics and leadership within the Brewers, emphasizing how players like Christian lead by example and support younger teammates. Yelich and Hosmer give insightful and entertaining conversation covering topics like the mental and physical challenges faced by p…

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#019 PETER MOYLAN From Australia to MLB; Career Setbacks & Comebacks; The Glue Guy 1:04:05

24d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Eric Hosmer, Anthony Seratelli, and Justin Su'a sit down with former MLB pitcher, Peter Moylan for an incredible journey through his life and career. From humble beginnings in Australia to the bright lights of Major League Baseball, by way of the World Baseball Classic, Peter Moylan's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and unyielding passion…

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#018 KACIE HOSMER, MIKE MOUSTAKAS Father's Day Special; MLB Spouse Support; Parenthood Effect on Players 48:43

1M ago48:43

48:43

Special guests Kacie Hosmer (formerly McDonnell, Eric’s wife) and Mike Moustakas (2015 World Series champ, Eric’s former teammate) join this Father’s Day special episode where they open up about the profound impact family has on their lives and baseball careers. Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas share how becoming fathers transformed their perspective…

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#017 KELLY NASH & DALLAS KEUCHEL Love & Baseball; Broadcasting & Brotherhood; Personal Support Systems 54:57

1M ago54:57

54:57

Join MLB pitcher Dallas Keuchel and sports broadcaster Kelly Nash as they unveil the layers of emotional support and leadership that shape the world of professional sports, and their marriage, in this episode of the Diggin' Deep Podcast. Dallas, known for his strategic prowess on the mound and his journey through various major league teams, and Kel…

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#016 MIKE MOUSTAKAS a Royal Reunion; When Team Becomes Family; Humor in Hard Times 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

We sit down with MLB player, Kansas City Royals World Series Champ, Mike Moustakas. Moustakas shares candid stories from his career, illustrating how he and his teammates find humor even in the toughest situations. Moustakas, along with co-hosts Eric Hosmer and Anthony Seratelli, reminisces about their time as minor league teammates with the Kansas…

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#015 JOSH APPEL USAF Pararescue Team Leader who rescued Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, recovered Michael "Murph" Murphy & Danny Dietz; "The Murph" CrossFit Tradition 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In this Memorial Day special episode, Hosmer, Sua and Moylan are joined by Dr. Josh Appel, a former US Air Force Pararescue Jumper and current VA physician. From his unexpected journey as a high diver in a German amusement park to his harrowing rescue mission during Operation Red Wings, Josh shares incredible stories of resilience, teamwork, and le…

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#014 JUSTIN SUA Becoming a Mental Performance Coach for Professional Athletes; Turning Talk into Action 1:02:23

2M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

In this episode we turn the spotlight on one of our hosts, Justin Su'a. Justin is a renowned Process & Development Coach for elite professional athletes (previously known to organizations as a "mental performance coach".) Su'a shares his inspiring journey from dreaming about a career focused on improving athletes performance, to making it a reality…

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#013 SALVADOR PEREZ Leadership Beyond Language; an MLB Captain; Royal Blood 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

World Series Champion catcher, and beloved KC Royal, Salvador Perez, known affectionately as “Salvy”, joins the Diggin' Deep Podcast with former teammates Eric Hosmer & Anthony Seratelli, along with Process & Development Coach, Justin Su’a and 12-year MLB veteran pitcher, Peter Moylan. Salvy provides a heartfelt and genuine look into the life and c…

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#012 TYLER GLASNOW LA Dodgers New Ace; Pitching Through Pressure; Major League Mindfulness 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

6’8” ace pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tyler Glasnow, joins Eric Hosmer and the Diggin’ Deep crew to discuss his journey in major league baseball and the mental aspects of being a big league pitcher. Tyler opens up about the unique opportunity he has with the Dodgers, a team packed with star-studded talent and potential. Glasnow shares stori…

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#011 MIKE SWEENEY Guiding the Next Generation of Baseball; Cultivating Champions; Just be Dad 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

Step into the world of baseball mentorship with Mike Sweeney. Once a legendary Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, Mike now devotes himself to the nuances of guiding young athletes towards excellence on and off the field. With host Eric Hosmer, a former Royal himself, they explore poignant stories of Mike's journey as both a me…

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#010 FERNANDO TATIS & JURICKSON PROFAR Unspinning Media Narratives, Clubhouse Chemistry & Baseball's New Era 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Fernando Tatis & Jurickson Profar join the DDP crew for a truly unique discussion that allows a candid listen to on-field and off-field topics as they chat with hosts Eric Hosmer, Peter Moylan, and Justin Su'a. Tatis & Profar peel back the curtains on the life of major league players, and tell stories from their days with Hoz as teammates on the Sa…

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#009 ERIC CRESSEY Performance Coach to Elite MLB Players; Yankees Director of Player Health & Performance 57:28

3M ago57:28

57:28

In this fitness-focused episode of Diggin' Deep, Eric Hosmer, Anthony Seratelli, and Justin Su'a sit down with renowned strength and conditioning coach Eric Cressey, President and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance. Cressey, known for his revolutionary approaches to training athletes, shares insights from his tenure with both amateur and prof…

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#008 BRICE BUTLER From NFL Gridiron to Golf; Mental Challenges of Golf, NFL, MLB; Playing Augusta National 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In this episode we sit down with Brice Butler, whose athletic prowess has taken him from the high-octane world of the NFL to the serene greens and fairways of golf courses around the globe. Butler, originally known as the former USC/San Deigo State alum who has played wide receiver for the Cowboys, Dolphins and Raiders, now channels his competitive…

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#007 BOBBY WITT JR Talks Leadership Mindset And Shows Why He's A Leader Of The Kansas City Royals 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

Join hosts Eric Hosmer, Peter Moylan & Justin Su'a as they dig deeper into the heart and mind of Kansas City Royals shining star, Bobby Witt Jr. This episode offers a special blend of vulnerability, triumph, and the unwavering spirit of a young pro athlete navigating the pressures and pleasures of Major League Baseball. The 23 year-old Witt Jr has …

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#006 RON WASHINGTON & ERIC YOUNG SR The Art of Coaching & Leadership; Nurturing a Championship Culture; the Role of a Coach in Player Development 1:28:33

4M ago1:28:33

1:28:33

Dig Deep into the art of coaching and leadership in baseball in a discussion with two of the most respected MLB coaches in the game- LA Angels Manager, Ron Washington, and his trusted third base coach, Eric Young Sr; both former MLB players themselves, Wash and EY get right into an enthusiastic and fun conversation with former World Series Champion…

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#005 MANNY MACHADO & YONDER ALONSO The Brotherhood of Baseball; Manny Reveals Vaulted Nike Cleat Design; Yonder Alonso Shares Lessons Learned in MLB & Media 1:12:32

4M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado and retired MLB player Yonder Alonso, both Miami-bred standouts, sit down with Eric Hosmer, Justin Su’a and Peter Moylan for an in-depth personal conversation about the brotherhood of professional baseball, and how it’s shaped their careers. These MLB stars share stories and the unspoken bonds of the game, as the…

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#004 GEORGE LOMBARD Detroit Tigers Bench Coach & World Series Champ shares powerful story of civil rights activist mother & how it shaped his life as an athlete/coach/father; Hoz & Lombard trade hilarious ... 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

In an emotionally driven episode, Hoz and Su'a welcome George Lombard Sr. for what becomes a deeply personal conversation that transcends the realm of baseball. Lombard Sr. is currently the Detroit Tigers Bench Coach, former first base coach of the World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020, a former player himself, and a former high school …

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#003 JON JAY Baseball's Mr. 305 Leads by Example, From World Series Champ to Marlins 1st Base Coach, and Tequila! 1:02:07

4M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Baseball's Mr. 305, Miami native Jon Jay, joins Eric Hosmer & Justin Su'a to talk Jay's baseball career, his welcoming attitude toward South Florida MLB players, his family's impact on his work ethic, his transition from player to coach, and diving head first into business endeavors including investing in a tequila company. Hoz details how Jay lead…

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#002 RACHEL BALKOVEC Earns Respect in MLB, Discusses Women in Baseball, Technical Insights on Job as a Hitting Coach; Hoz on Women in MLB Giving New Perspective to Players 1:04:20

5M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

In Episode 2, Hosmer and Su'a welcome Rachel Balkovec, one of the female faces of MLB that's paving the way for women in the game; Balkovec, the first female manager in minor league baseball as a Head Coach for the Yankees minor league affiliate Tampa Tarpons, and current Director of Player Development for the Miami Marlins, shares her grit-filled …

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#001 ERIC HOSMER Discusses His Retirement from Baseball & Launch of his MLB Player-Owned Media Company, MoonBall Media 55:56

5M ago55:56

55:56

In DDP's premiere episode, World Series champion Eric Hosmer announces his retirement after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball. Hosmer also holds 4 Gold Gloves, a Silver Slugger, and a World Baseball Classic championship with team USA. Additionally, Hosmer reveals his next chapter, as he teams up with his former minor league Kansas City Royals tea…

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Emergency Pod: Tom Brady Retires 37:37

2+ y ago37:37

37:37

The “Born in ‘87” Pod is Back! It’s an emergency pod because the man that tormented us as Jets fans for over 2 decades, Tom Brady, is finally gone (hopefully). Adam and Justin debate how much Brady truly tormented the Jets versus the Jets just being an inept franchise (0:30), and what Brady’s retirement means for the Jets and our psyches as fans. A…

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The Ten Worst Sports Moments of 2021 with Ross Green 1:24:03

2+ y ago1:24:03

1:24:03

The Mets, Jets and Knicks are always terrible and 2021 was only slightly different (I guess the Knicks did make the playoffs). For the final pod of 2021, Ross Green joins Justin and Adam for the annual “Born in ‘87” 10 Worst Mets, Jets and Knicks moments of the year countdown (3:40). If you listen to us and root for these terrible teams, you are us…

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A Mets, Jets, Knicks Crap Rankings! 55:17

2+ y ago55:17

55:17

On today’s pod, we rank the Mets, Jets and Knicks in order of how close we think each team is to a championship, aka, our “Crap Rankings” (0:30). We like to dream and think that one day we will see one of our three beloved teams win a championship, so from time to time on this pod, we like to come up with a “Crap Ranking” to determine the order of …

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The Mets Sign Max Scherzer! 1:06:17

2+ y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Max Scherzer (as well as Starling Marte, Eduardo Escobar and Mark Canha) are New York Mets. Steve Cohen is the greatest owner of all time, Billy Eppler is the greatest GM of all time, and everything is Amazin’ when it comes to the Mets! On this episode of the “Born in ’87” pod, Justin and Adam are joined by recurring guests Travis Williams and Alex…

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Thanksgiving Edition: Burning What-Ifs for the Jets, Mets and Knicks 33:23

2+ y ago33:23

33:23

It is a special Thanksgiving Edition of the Born in ’87 Podcast, but since we are Mets, Jets and Knicks fans and have nothing to be (sports) thankful for, on today’s pod we look back at our last 10 years of sports fandom and pick a “What If?” scenario for each team, and ponder how the last decade may have played out differently if these topics we d…

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Emergency Pod: Noah Syndergaard is no longer a Met and the Mets hire a GM 40:46

2+ y ago40:46

40:46

Noah Syndergaard is no longer a Met and the Mets have finally hired a General Manager. Clearly this called for an (albeit delayed) emergency pod. Noah Syndergaard was one of our favorite Mets over the past 7 years, and seeing him leave brought out a lot of emotion. Adam and Justin try to come to grips with the fact that Noah will be pitching in Ana…

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The Mike White is Awesome Pod with Lance Kravitz 56:06

2+ y ago56:06

56:06

Mike White became the first QB in ten years to throw for 400 yards in his first NFL start AND he led the Jets to an improbable come from behind win against the Cincinnati Bengals. Of course today’s pod is all about Mike White! Lance Kravitz returns to the pod, as we break down his historic first start, debate how long White will start, when we’ll s…

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Is Carmelo Anthony one of the 75 Best Players in NBA History? 55:06

2+ y ago55:06

55:06

On today's pod we ask the question, is Carmelo Anthony really one of the 75 best players in NBA history? Last week, in honor of the NBA's 75th season, the NBA released its list of the 75 best players of all time. A former Knick who we watched a lot of, Carmelo Anthony, made this list and on today's pod, we debate whether or not Melo deserved to mak…

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2021-22 Knicks Season Preview with Tom Leninger and Chris Meany 1:30:07

2+ y ago1:30:07

1:30:07

The 2021-22 Knicks season begins on Wednesday and on today’s pod, Tom Leninger and Chris Meany join us to preview it (0:55). We had a lot of fun on this pod, as we preview a season for one of our teams that comes with both expectation, and is coming off of a year where the Knicks actually made the playoffs. We talk about pretty much any subplot you…

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2021 Mets Season Recap and Our Mets WAR Games Results with Ross Green and Alex Bigelisen 1:01:39

3y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

On today's pod we put the Mets 2021 season to bed and begin to look forward to 2022. Before the season, Justin and Adam had Ross Green, Alex Bigelisen and Travis Williams on the pod, and we conducted our WAR Draft, where we each selected 5 Mets as part of a contest where the person who selected the 5 players with the best cumulative WAR in 2021 wou…

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An Airing of Jets Grievances 1:14:59

3y ago1:14:59

1:14:59

The Jets are 0-3 and have looked completely miserable in the process. Today’s pod is real simple, it is a Jets Airing of Grievances. Frank Costanza created Festivus to air familial grievances, we have this podcast to air our Jets Grievances. Friends of the pod, James Arnone, Lance Kravitz and Travis Williams join us, as we spend a lot of time compl…

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A Jets Opening Week Player Profile: Breaking Down Starting Rookie Linebacker Hamsah Nasirildeen with Max Moody of the "Locked on Seminoles" Podcast 53:47

3y ago53:47

53:47

Another season of Jets Football begins on Sunday, and when you look at the Jets 22 starters, the most surprising name on that list may be their rookie 6th round linebacker out of Florida State, Hamsah Nasirildeen. Our guest on today’s pod (0:26), is Max Moody, one of the Hosts of the “Locked on Seminoles” Podcast. Max is a diehard Florida State Sem…

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How Many Games Will the Jets Win in 2021 with Tom Leninger 1:00:57

3y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

On today's pod (0:26) we get ready for the Jets 2021 season with a very simple shtick. For the 2nd straight year, Tom Leninger comes on the pod as we go through the Jets schedule game-by-game, and as a podcast, decide just how many games the Jets will win in 2021 (10:05). Regardless of how good the Jets may be in 2021, this pod got us excited for Z…

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Knicks 2021 Offseason Review 34:44

3y ago34:44

34:44

Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, Quentin Grimes and Miles McBride are now Knicks! On today's edition of the "Born in '87" podcast, we break down these acquisitions, debate the draft, assess how they did in free agency, and give all of our thoughts on a busy 2021 offseason for the New York Knickerbockers. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @bornin87pod,…

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2021 Jets Fantasy Football Preview 54:47

3y ago54:47

54:47

Get excited Jets fans, football is back, and maybe you'll even have a Jet on your Fantasy Team! Okay, maybe having a Jet on your fantasy team is not the best idea, but on today's pod (2:12), we are going to break down all of the key Jets offensive skill players anyway and let you know if they are worth drafting in your fantasy league. Before we bre…

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Happy Anniversary to Us! Looking ahead with a 2024 Mount Rushmore Draft 52:59

3y ago52:59

52:59

Happy Anniversary to us! That's right, the "Born in '87" pod has just celebrated its 1 year anniversary! To celebrate we are looking ahead to the future with our most frequent guest from our first year of podcasting, Travis Williams. On today's pod, Justin, Adam and Travis are doing a Mount Rushmore draft of who we each think will be the most impor…

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Mets 2nd Half Preview 46:41

3y ago46:41

46:41

The first half of baseball season is in the books and the 2nd half starts this Friday. Despite all the injuries, the Mets ended the first half with a 3.5 game lead in the NL East. Do we feel good about that? I guess you'll have to listen to find out! On this pod we discuss we liked and didn't like about the first half, and what we are both excited …

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The Great Mike Maccagnan Deep Dive with Lance Kravitz - Part 2 52:59

3y ago52:59

52:59

If you enjoyed Part 1 of our Mike Maccagnan Deep Dive, here is Part 2! Part 2 picks up right where Part 1 left off (1:28), as we begin the pod talking about Maccagnan's performance in 2018. If you are thinking, how come Part 1 covered 2015, 16 and 17? And Part 2 only covers 2018 and 2019, well, that is because there is A LOT to unpack from Mikey Ma…

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The Great Mike Maccagnan Deep Dive with Lance Kravitz - Part 1 53:48

3y ago53:48

53:48

We’re back! On today’s edition of the “Born in ‘87” podcast, we are going to do something we have wanted to do for a long time. Lance Kravitz returns to the pod for the Great Mike Maccagnan Deep Dive (1:48). The Jets have been inept for years and currently have the longest playoff drought in the NFL, if you want to find the main culprit for that, l…

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A Postmortem of the Knicks 2020-21 Season 53:27

3y ago53:27

53:27

The Knicks season ended two weeks ago, and the Born in 87 guys are ready to give you a postmortem for their 2020-2021 season (0:50). This pod was recorded about a week ago, however we stand by the takes on this pod. We review everything about this season, the highs of the regular season, the disappointment of the playoff loss to Atlanta, and we dis…

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We're Talking Hockey? Islanders Semifinals Preview with James Arnone 45:53

3y ago45:53

45:53

On today's pod, we are doing something we thought we would never do, talk hockey! It took the Islanders reaching the Stanley Cup Semifinals for the 2nd straight season, but we have succumbed and we have brought James Arnone on the pod to tell us everything we need to know about this year's Islanders team, why as Mets-Jets-Knicks fans we need to be …

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How the Heck do the Mets Keep Winning with Alex Bigelisen 49:47

3y ago49:47

49:47

We’re back talking Mets! But we’ve been distracted, between the Knicks postseason, Jets offseason, and all the late-night games on the West Coast, we haven’t been as locked in to the Mets as we should be (especially since we host a podcast covering them). Alex Bigelisen returns to the pod to fill in the gaps for us, and tell us How in Holy Hell do …

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Knicks Win a Playoff Game! Game 1 and 2 Recap/Rest of Series Preview 30:31

3y ago30:31

30:31

After 8 long years, the Knicks have again won a playoff game! On today's episode Justin and Adam react to the first two games of Knicks-Hawks and discuss what they are looking out for in the rest of this series. If you are looking for some Knicks Game Day listening, leading up to Game 3 tonight, you have come to the right place! Let's Go Knicks! #k…

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Knicks Playoff Preview with Tom Leninger and Chris Meany 1:01:17

3y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Finally, the Knicks are back in the NBA Playoffs! On today's pod (0:41), Tom Leninger and Chris Meany return to celebrate the Knicks regular season which resulted in them improbably getting the 4 seed in the east and to break down their first round playoff matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. After a brief trip down memory lane at the top of the pod,…

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Jets Offseason Review with Harrison Glaser 1:12:57

3y ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Harrison Glaser is Back! The CEO of Take Flight Media, Harrison Glaser, joins us on today’s pod to provide a lot of great player insight and break down the Jets 2021 offseason (1:30). We discuss Zach Wilson (10:39), do a deep dive on Joe Douglas’s 2021 Draft (21:59), and debate who their best pickups were in Free Agency (50:24). We also have some f…

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Jets 2021 Draft Breakdown with John Hill and Travis Williams 1:08:58

3y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

After a bit of fun at the top of the pod, we get into breaking down the Jets draft (1:12) with John Hill and Travis Williams. While we do talk extensively about the Jets first 3 picks, Zach Wilson, Alijah Vera-Tucker, and Elijah Moore, the crux of our debate is whether or not the Jets made the right draft choices positionally, and whether or not Jo…

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Knicks Keep On Rolling with Chris Meany 1:19:43

3y ago1:19:43

1:19:43

The Knicks keep rolling and for the first time in eight years are primed to make the playoffs. If you want to hear a good discussion about everything going on with the Knicks both now, and what may happen with the Knicks this offseason, you have come to the right podcast! On today's pod, we sit back and appreciate everything going on with this Knic…

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Emergency Pod: The Mets Remarkable Display of Organizational Incompetence 30:18

3+ y ago30:18

30:18

The Mets season is not off to a great start, but today, on a day where the Mets did not even lose a game, they showed a remarkable amount of organizational incompetence by starting their game against the Miami Marlins, just for it be postponed nine Marcus Stroman pitches into the game. Then to make matters worse, it was announced that Stroman (afte…

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