Almost Shameless
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsEvery sports fan thinks they know best and everyone in sports media is trying to get your attention. I’m both. Let’s ride.
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2023 NFL Season Preview Hot Topics with Mike D’Abate
August 16, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBTanya kicks off NFL season with Patriots beat reporter and Locked On Patriots host Mike D'Abate by hitting on some of the hot preseason topics around the league (2:30), including Aaron Rodgers' chances of making the Jets the real deal and which NFC North team is most ready to grab the division by the horns in his absence. Stay tuned after that for a Patrick Mahomes GOAT hot take (34:16) and then a blind ranking of 10 random NFL head coaches (48:06).
Patriots defense is legit, the Lamar Jackson skepticism is weird, plus a WWE Extreme Rules chat with Ladarius Brown
October 13, 2022 16:21 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBTanya quickly recaps why it's encouraging that the Patriots won decisively against the Lions, who were a great matchup for their ailing offense, as they head into a more forgiving stretch of their season (2:00). Then she discusses the weird way that the broadcast handled Lamar Jackson's final drive in the Ravens' Week 5 win over the Bengals, and why it's yet another indication that Lamar doesn't get the respect he's earned (8:13). For the rest of the show, Tanya welcomes on Ladarius Brown to...
NFL hasn’t earned our trust regarding Tua’s health, Bill Belichick needs to chill it with the QB intrigue
September 30, 2022 21:13 - 28 minutes - 39 MBTanya dives into why the NFL and the Miami Dolphins deserve all the skepticism regarding what happened to Tua, and how it ties into learning our lesson from all the passes that we gave Brett Favre in spite of a million red flags (3:30). Then she hits on why she's tired of Bill Belichick's game of chess with the media regarding Mac Jones' injury status and availability in Week 4, and why it doesn't matter THAT much who is going to be behind center against the Green Bay Packers (16:16). Finall...
Media failed yet again with the Ime Udoka story, Patriots offense may need to look backward to move forward
September 23, 2022 23:35 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBTanya takes a deep dive into some major reporting failures in the story of Ime Udoka's misconduct within the Boston Celtics organization, the red flags raised by his one-season suspension and why it should never have been reported as a consensual relationship without more context (2:53). Then she hits on the Patriots win over the Steelers and why the Patriots offense may have to look back at what worked last year in order to move forward and help Mac Jones progress as they prepare for the Ra...
Chiefs can win any way and AFC should be worried, Patriots defense has prime opportunity against Trubisky
September 16, 2022 22:29 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBWeek 2 kicked off with a messy game between the AFC West rival Chargers and Chiefs, and we learned a lot about how not only that division could play out but also what it means for the rest of the AFC as the Chiefs establish their ability to stay in any type of game (1:58). With that in mind, Tanya takes a look at where the Patriots stand as they head to Pittsburgh to take on a weakened Steelers team, and makes a prediction on how the game will go based on where both teams stand after Week 1 ...
The Bills aren’t screwing around, NFC predictions, and why the Patriots cannot lose in Week 1
September 09, 2022 22:03 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBWeek 1 of the 2022 NFL season officially kicked off on Thursday night with the Bills trouncing the reigning Super Bowl champion Rams, so Tanya dives into what we learned about both teams in the inaugural game of the year (01:31). She also examines what it means for the Patriots' ceiling this season (12:00). Then it's time to take a tour around the NFC to look at which teams have the best chance at locking up the division and who should be in wild card contention (15:15). Finally, Tanya expla...
50. Why you’re wrong about Belichick, sports media’s ethics problem, AFC preseason preview
September 01, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThe new season of Almost Shameless with Tanya Ray Fox kicks off with a more optimistic assessment of what we can and should expect from the New England Patriots coming off of a less than impressive preseason (03:47). Then she goes in on critics of Bill Belichick's career without Tom Brady (09:08), and hits on the issue of how sports media continues to deal with sexual assault stories in the NFL and why it's important to leave outdated journalistic values in the past (17:38). Finally, Tanya t...
49. Blockbuster QB trades and the state of the Patriots with guest Mike D’Abate
March 10, 2022 15:57 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBAlmost Shameless is back with guest and Patriots insider Mike D'Abate just in time to break down the major QB moves that are shaking up the NFL, beginning with the blockbuster trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos (03:17). Mike and Tanya continue the conversation by discussing whether Wilson can get the Broncos out of a very competitive AFC West (09:29). Next up they hit on the breaking news that the Indianapolis Colts traded Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders, and what that m...
48. Super Bowl LVI wrap-up: Aaron Donald is the latest proof of the NFL’s obsession with flashy offense
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBThat's a wrap on the NFL season! (muffled cries) Tanya kicks the show off with few broad takeaways from the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals, including the difference between a good game and good narratives. Then she dives into the main topic of the show, explaining why Aaron Donald should have been the game's MVP, how broadcasters can better help shape the conversation about players and how Cooper Kupp's MVP win is a perpetuation of the league's insistence on rewa...
47. NFL’s racism is on full display in Brian Flores lawsuit, Tom Brady owes Patriots fans their farewell
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBWe should be talking about the impending showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. However there are bigger things at play this week. Tanya starts the show off with an overview of the allegations in the lawsuit filed by Brian Flores accusing three NFL teams of racism in the hiring process (3:36). She goes into exactly what is at stake for the former Miami Dolphins head coach, how the power structures remain complicit, and she outlines exactly where t...
46. NFL Divisional wrap-up: Aaron Rodgers is the same fraud on the field as he is off it, and why Tom Brady may actually retire
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBThis was one of the best NFL divisional rounds that most of us can remember, and Tanya hits on every game and every major storyline from the weekend. First up is the Bengals in over an underwhelming No. 1 seeded Titans, and her concern over what she sees as Cincinnati's greatest liability as they establish themselves as real players in the AFC (3:52). Then it's on to the 49ers edging the Packer in Lambeau and specifically the demystification of Aaron Rodgers whose real character on and off t...
45. NFL Wild Card wrap-up: Tom Brady’s not walking through that door so it’s officially stud WR offszn
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBThe wild card round is complete and the New England Patriots are just one of several teams to leave the playoffs with more than just hurt pride. Set aside the hysterics, Bill Belichick and the defense will be fine. But there is one major change the team will have to make in the offseason if they want any chance of getting Mac Jones into AFC contending shape. Tanya breaks it all down, from his standing among rookie playoff QBs of the past to what the Patriots will need to see next season if t...
44. Winter Mailbag: AB goes scorched earth, Survivor, AFC playoff picture, Russell Wilson’s future & more
January 09, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBThe Winter AMA mailbag has arrived and Tanya is ready for the questions from across sports and pop culture. She kicks things off by laying out the latest with Antonio Brown and his bizarre take on Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady. Then she hits the mailbag, beginning with musings on 'Survivor' as the greatest competitive social experiment of all time (5:12), then discusses the evolution of her dream job (8:50). Tanya gives a quick and uninformed defense of Tuukka Rask (12:32) before moving on to...
43. Antonio Brown made Tom Brady and Bruce Arians look foolish, Bill Belichick is back in the playoffs
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBWe've finally made it to the first inaugural WEEK 18 of the NFL season and much like the season itself, things are still very chaotic. First up, Tanya addresses the situation with Antonio Brown that led to his swift release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - and her controversial tweet about Tom Brady's role in bringing him to the team (3:42). Then she breaks down the NFL playoff picture and which matchup she prefers for the New England Patriots in the wild card round (21:32). To wrap up, Tanya...
Belichick rules and the Yankees suck: Best of Almost Shameless 2021
December 25, 2021 23:10 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBFrom Bill Belichick vs Tom Brady to Mac Jones vs Cam Newton to the Red Sox vs the Yankees, Tanya hit on all the best rivalries in Boston sports this year... and did a little ragging on Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers for good measure. Here's some of the best rants from Almost Shameless in 2021. See you in 2022, gang. (1:23) Enough of the comparing, Brady and Belichick did it together. (4:15) Fox & Fallon reunite to assign each of Brady's 7 Super Bowl rings to a day of the week (6:1...
42. There‘s no real Super Bowl favorite in 2021 so every team in the playoff picture better buckle up
December 21, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBTanya followed the New England Patriots' lead and took a bye week for the holidays, but she's back and taking a tour of the NFL's weird Week 15. She kicks things off by checking in with the Buccaneers and Tom Brady after another loss to the Saints (3:03) before delivering a blunt explanation for what we saw from the Patriots in their loss to the Colts on Thursday Night Football (7:41). Then she takes a look around at the rest of the AFC and the NFL overall amidst accusations that some teams ...
41. The Patriots and Bill Belichick know exactly what they‘re doing & the rest of the NFL just realized it
December 07, 2021 23:03 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBThe Patriots beat the Bills in an unforgettable way on Monday Night Football to take sole possession of the No. 1 seed in the AFC heading into their bye week. The aftermath was fraught with accusations of overreaction and hyperbole, balanced out by the dawning realization from everyone else that the Patriots are back on top. Tanya breaks down exactly what the conditions were like and rips into people who complain about bad weather games outside (3:08). Then she explains that Monday's unique ...
40. Long live Bill Belichick plus NFL 2021 ‘This or That‘ with guest Mike D‘Abate
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBTanya is joined by the host of the Locked on Patriots podcast and writer for SI Patriots Maven, Mike D'Abate to catch up on the NFL season through Week 13. They kick things off by chatting about the players on the offense who are best positioned to help Mac Jones continue his hot streak (4:48). Then they hit on the state of the Patriots defense and if that unit has any weaknesses (10:41), which guys might be the unsung heroes on the season so far (16:54), and how they expect the final five g...
39. Bill Belichick has Patriots poised to become leading Super Bowl contenders sooner than later
November 20, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBTanya starts things off this week by taking a look at Cam Newton's triumphant return to the Panthers and to the field in Week 10, and what it could mean for Carolina in a surprisingly open NFC South divisional race (5:08). Then it's a full deep dive into what the Patriots are doing that's working so well, how Bill Belichick turned a rebuild into real playoff contention, the rise of their elite defense and what the next two games could mean for the season-long outlook of the conference (9:35).
38. Patriots 2021 Midseason Awards!!
November 12, 2021 21:38 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe New England Patriots have played nine games in this new 18 week season and so it's time for the Almost Shameless Podcast to hand out some midseason awards!! First, Tanya quickly touches on a few of the biggest stories of the week, including Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Rams over the Patriots (among others), Cam Newton landing back with the Panthers and the Ravens losing a very bizarre game to the Dolphins (2:45). Then it's time to hand out the awards for the best offensive, defensi...
37. Patriots finally have everyone‘s attention, but can they keep it? Plus Aaron Rodgers is a fraud
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBThe Patriots secured their biggest win of the season on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers with a classic Bill Belichick defensive performance and some old-school possession offense. Now that people are paying attention to the GOAT and his rookie up in New England, can they deliver on the promise they've shown and make a real playoff run? Tanya addresses that, where they stand in the AFC playoff picture as of now, and what it will take to sustain this momentum (2:40). Then she lays in...
36. Stop expecting Roger Goodell to be someone he‘s not, don‘t embarrass Aaron Rodgers by comparing him to Tom Brady
October 30, 2021 00:35 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBTanya is back and kicks things off with examining the harsh realities of Roger Goodell's reign over the NFL, and a critique of the way fans and media respond to the lack of transparency in league culture and investigations (3:00). Then she moves onto Thursday night's wild game between the Cardinals and Packers, and the resulting praise of Aaron Rodgers that took a turn back into the delusional GOAT discussion that won't go away (17:12).
The Jon Gruden fallout, real Super Bowl contenders, Steelers & Patriots potential wild card battle w/ Jarrett Bailey of Fansided
October 14, 2021 18:15 - 1 hour - 118 MBTanya welcomes Jarrett Bailey, Fansided NFL contributor and co-host of the Laces Out Podcast, to take a look across the league as we head into Week 6 and the real meat of the NFL season. First though, Tanya and Jarrett breakdown and react to the fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation after the leak of a slew of racist, homophobic and misogynistic emails between he and former Washington Football team President, Bruce Allen (2:06). Then they move into assessing which of the NFL's top-tier teams...
35. Jon Gruden fallout, real Super Bowl contenders, Steelers & Patriots potential wild card battle w/ Jarrett Bailey of Fansided
October 14, 2021 18:15 - 1 hour - 118 MBTanya welcomes Jarrett Bailey, Fansided NFL contributor and co-host of the Laces Out Podcast, to take a look across the league as we head into Week 6 and the real meat of the NFL season. First though, Tanya and Jarrett breakdown and react to the fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation after the leak of a slew of racist, homophobic and misogynistic emails between he and former Washington Football team President, Bruce Allen (2:06). Then they move into assessing which of the NFL's top-tier teams...
34. Red Sox own the Yankees, Mac Jones is holding his own but it‘s simply not enough
October 08, 2021 02:57 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBTanya kicks things off by sharing some of her favorite reactions to the Red Sox beating the Yankees in the wild card game, including an absolute masterpiece from a former Yankee himself (5:02). Then it's onto reactions to Patriots Bucs, but specifically analyzing where Mac Jones is at through 4 games of the regular season (10:45). She also breaks down why she's not as worked up about the Stephon Gilmore trade as some others in the media (28:51), then looks ahead at the next six games of the ...
33. Fall AMA Mailbag, from pumpkin spice vs apple cider to Brady v Belichick
September 29, 2021 10:05 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThe fall AMA mailbag is here to lighten things up ahead of maybe the most stressful regular season game that Patriots fans will ever watch, so sit back and grab your fall beverage of choice and get to know Tanya a little better while also getting your weekly does of sports hot takes sprinkled in. From Halloween movies and aggressive wrestling fans to preparing your emotions for Patriots v Bucs, there's a little something for everyone.
32. Tom Brady‘s supposed vindication complex with Bill Belichick ignores the reality of his career
September 23, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBThis week Tom Brady Sr. spoke with NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran and said he thinks his son has been vindicated by winning in Tampa Bay. But what exactly is Brady's gripe with 20 years of unprecedented success again? (2:51) Plus Tanya proposes a batshit idea for getting the NFL to back off of their taunting rules for on-field celebrations (25:21).
31. Mac Jones has been made in Belichick‘s image, 3 teams & 3 QBs who will look a lot different in Week 2
September 17, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBAs we all wrap up our Week 1 analysis, Tanya checks in on where the Patriots stand as they prepare to bounce back in Week 2 against the Jets - and dives a little deeper into exactly what Bill Belichick is looking to get from Mac Jones this season and whether it's a formula that can stand up long term against the current powers of the AFC (2:34). Then she expands the conversation to the rest of the NFL to take a look at 3 teams we can expect to look a lot different in Week 2 than they did in ...
30. Women aren‘t going to stop talking about football & you‘re not getting an apology for those Mac Jones takes
September 09, 2021 13:40 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBIt's the last podcast of the NFL offseason before the most wonderful time of the year kicks off on Thursday night, and this week's episode is setting some ground rules for the Almost Shameless listeners, watchers and followers. First Tanya addresses the trolls and broader misogynist community that seemingly cannot move themselves into the 21st century to adjust to the new reality of a diversifying sports landscape (3:50). Then she clarifies her stance on Mac Jones, and why she won't be eatin...
29. A New Era in Foxboro: 3 major hurdles the Patriots must clear to make the playoffs with Mac Jones
September 04, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBIn a twist no one saw coming, Cam Newton didn't just lose the starting Patriots QB job -- he lost his job altogether. Tanya quickly breaks down her thoughts on the mysteries surrounding the surprising cut as well as Bill Belichick's somewhat alarming comments about COVID vaccination in the NFL (4:00). Then she checks in on the recent history of rookie QB success, and explains the three major hurdles the Patriots MUST clear to make a playoff run with the rookie Mac Jones at the helm (13:26). ...
28. Cam Newton isn't distracted but some of Boston media definitely is, and now it's a problem
August 27, 2021 21:12 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBTanya cuts to the chase as she launches into a breakdown and critique of Scott Zolak's problematic comments about Cam Newton's on-field demeanor at Patriots practice, and how his viewpoint is a reflection of a much larger issue with the way too many people all around New England speak about Newton in general (2:50). The show wraps up with a quick plea to the listeners to step outside their comfort zones and (gasp!) watch some English soccer -- in the name of Ted Lasso (23:57).
27. LeBron's competitive dilemma, 3 most underrated NFL rosters, everyone's walking back their Cam Newton takes
August 21, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBIt's another weekend podcast as Tanya quickly recaps the Patriots second preseason game and dives into the complexities of what is happening for fans and media as the reality of Cam Newton as the starter begins to sink in (3:18). Then it's over to the NBA where LeBron feels disrespected by scouts and execs after being left out of a recent ESPN poll of the best player in the league,, and Tanya wonders whether LeBron really knows what he wants as a competitor (16:28). We head back to the NFL t...
26. Patriots QB madness is gripping the nation, debunking the Brady v Belichick Lie, Jeopardy went rogue
August 14, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBNFL Nation got it's first glimpse at the re-tooled Patriots, an improved Cam Newton and a composed Mac Jones -- and everyone immediately forgot how to analyze the quarterback position. So Tanya kicks the show off with a breakdown of how the QBs looked and how media and fans reacted (2:32), and gets into some other highlights from the exhibition (15:05). Then she issues an early warning to Patriots Nation to brace themselves for the continued conversation around the Great Brady v Belichick Li...
25. Patriots media wrote off Cam Newton then acted like they didn't, plus Sara Marshall of FPC Patriots
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBThere is one topic and one topic only for this week's show, and it's all about Cam Newton and the way the media has handled the reporting and analysis of his journey from last season through the second week of training camp (02:00). First Tanya goes no holds barred in laying out her beef with how the local media has mislead fans about what Cam is capable of as a starter and what is best for a team that has been as intentionally overhauled as the Patriots have over the last six months. Then s...
24. Patriots QB "battle" continues, Aaron Rodgers lays it all out there, the real legend of Simone Biles
July 29, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBIt's an all Tanya show straight from her family home in Massachusetts, so she kicks things off with a little recap of where things stand with Cam Newton and Mac Jones as Patriots camp begins (4:20). Then she checks in with the Aaron Rodgers situation with the Packers after a bizarre candid press conference that may not win the fans over the way he thinks it will (11:57). Finally, the biggest news of the Olympics so far has been Simone Biles dropping out of the team and all-around competition...
23. The summer AMA Mailbag, from Patriots QBs to WWE Superstars to the NFL's worst fanbases
July 22, 2021 11:39 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBThis is the first seasonal mailbag EVER on the Almost Shameless podcast, so strap in to get to know Tanya a little better while also getting your weekly does of sports hot takes sprinkled in. From the Patriots QB depth chart to the social media importance of The Office, there's a little something for everyone.
22. Julian Edelman passes the baton, training camp and 2021 Patriots predictions feat. SI Maven's Mike D'Abate
July 15, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBThere's no better way to prepare for Patriots training camp than with an old school attack on the Patriot Way! Mike D'Abate of SI Maven and Locked on Patriots joins Tanya to discuss Julian Edelman's thoughts on the fun of winning, and to whom he will pass the leadership baton on offense (5:00). Then Mike shares a few of the more underrated and overlooked storylines for fans and media to watch out for once training camp kicks off, and Tanya makes a case for why Josh McDaniels is the guy to ke...
21. The N'Keal Harry Paradox, what does Aaron Rodgers want (?), roasting anonymous Twitter opinions
July 08, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBIt's been a weird off-season for the Patriots with a QB battle for the first time since January of 2002, but this week the target of national scrutiny is maligned WR N'Keal Harry, who wants a trade from the only team that wanted to draft him in the first round, and Tanya explains why this is a lose-lose for everyone involved (5:09). Then it's a long overdue clapback at Aaron Rodger's eat, pray, love summer of sucking up to Tom Brady and rolling his eyes at the Packers (15:00), and finally a ...
20. A new Celtics era, Carl Nassib and coming out in sports, getting over your bad Patriots attitudes
June 24, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 44.4 MBThe Boston Celtics have entered their new era with the hiring of Ime Udoka (01:48), and it wouldn't be a major breaking story in 2021 without someone epically embarrassing themselves on Twitter (04:15). Then Tanya breaks down the importance of Carl Nassib as the first active NFL player to come out and what it's been like to watch the evolution of how the sports world dealt with the news (12:53). Finally, Tanya takes down the negativity and misinformation coming from Patriots media and explai...
19. Stop whining about analytics and sports nerds... feat. Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype
February 28, 2021 20:48 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBYet another Twitter debate regarding analytics in the NBA was sparked late last week, culminating in the accusation that people who prefer the study of efficiency are nerds who are ruining sports fandom. So Tanya brought on Bryan Kalbrosky, writer for HoopsHype and For The Win, to break down the disconnect between the highlight purists and the people paying closer attention to the numbers behind the curtain. (3:25) They also dispel some myths about exactly what analytics are (22:27) and deb...
18. Fox & Fallon REUNION Super Bowl LV Edition feat. Courtney Fallon
February 09, 2021 21:16 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBTanya reunited with friend and former co-host Courtney Fallon of the Bad Signal Podcast and The Game Day NFL to host a very special reunion episode of Fox & Fallon. After getting the audience reacquainted with their banter they kick things off by ranking on a scale of 1-10 just how much Patrick Mahomes was to blame for the Chiefs' meltdown on Sunday (07:00). Then it's on to the GOAT, and Tanya wonders whether a colleague at FS1 is over-correcting by giving Tom Brady too much credit for the B...
17. Your Brady > Belichick takes are trash and you're not going to get away with them
December 24, 2020 19:55 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBIt took until Week 15 when the Patriots were officially mathematically eliminated from the playoffs for the cowards to get up on their soap boxes and declare that we finally have proof that Bill Belichick can't do anything without Tom Brady. This podcast is dedicated to firing that lazy, bad faith, garbage fire take into the sun to burn for eternity (04:54).
16. Time to start talking asterisks on the NFL season, Tom Brady is broken, stuffing is the devil's bread
November 26, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIt's the first THANKSGIVING episode of Almost Shameless, which is appropriate because almost shameless is how most of us feel about the amount of food we're about to consume. First up, it's asterisk szn!! Time to start being honest with ourselves about the realities of what COVID has done to affect the fairness of the game, and what it will mean for the eventual winners and losers this year (3:56). Then, we dive into the eeriness of Tom Brady's time with the Buccaneers so far -- what is goin...
15. NBA Draft preview with HoopsHype's Bryan Kalbrosky
November 16, 2020 18:15 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBNBA draft analyst Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype and USA Today SMG joins Tanya with some fun tidbits to help the casual NBA fan prepare for the 2020 NBA Draft.
14. Cam Newton out-Brady-ed Tom Brady, pro sports leagues REALLY want you to know they're losing money
November 11, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBBefore all the ranting, Tanya takes some time to reflect on and remember the lives and impact of Alex Trebek and Tommy Heinsohn, the media grandfathers that many of us shared and lost this week (01:22). Then it's back to sports, with an optimistic take on a wild Patriots win over the winless Jets and Cam Newton's success in the wake of Tom Brady's failure (8:04). Then, league commissioners and team owners can't stop reminding an economically suffering general public that COVID-19 is very inc...
13. Escaping the NFL for an NBA roundup with Bryan Kalbrosky of USA Today
October 28, 2020 17:13 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBThis week Tanya is detouring from the insanity of the NFL to chat with USA Today Sports Media Group NBA managing editor Bryan Kalbrosky about the league's plans for the final two months of 2020. They discuss the report that the NBA is looking to begin camp by Dec. 1st with the season starting before Christmas (5:49), and whether LeBron will be back on the court that soon (14:04). Bryan also give his diagnosis for the Celtics, and whether they need to make any major changes to succeed in 2021...
12. COVID has threatened the parity in the AFC, the Patriots "system QB" myth is finally dead
October 07, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBThe Patriots lost a closer-than-the-score-would-have-you-believe contest against the Chiefs on Monday night, but the story actually began early in the weekend prior. Tanya breaks down Cam Newton's COVID timeline and the inconsistencies in how the NFL handled the Patriots game and the rescheduled Titans-Steelers game (03:47). Then it's on to the juicy stuff, and boy was it sour. Patriots fan (and a lot of hot take media) learned a hard lesson 20 years in the making on Monday night that began ...
11. Russell Wilson is the best player in the NFL, Patriots are better than everyone thought
September 24, 2020 16:58 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBRussell Wilson is the MVP of the NFL and probably has been for longer than we've realized (4:00). Plus, the Patriots are the best team in the AFC East despite preseason expectations -- and their 1-1 record (10:50). And finally, re-assessing how we talk about athletes and their adversity during the pandemic (15:30).
10. Long live Cam Newton and Tom Brady, debuting the Trash Take Hall of Fame
September 16, 2020 12:30 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBThings come and go, especially in 2020... but the NFL remains. Week 1 has passed and many things happened that we expected, including Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs looking like Super Bowl contenders yet again (06:14). However not everything went according to the offseason script. Cam Newton and the Patriots surprised with their dominant if not always tidy win over the Dolphins, and Tanya has some thoughts about how it all went down - and the reactions to Newton's post-game skirmish (11:13)....
9. MLB's unwritten rules are pathetic, giving college kids a damn break, protecting the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry
August 19, 2020 19:12 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBBASEBALL'S UNWRITTEN RULES HAVE GONE TOO FAR THIS TIME, FOLKS. Tanya breaks down exactly what happened between the Padres and Rangers to cause the latest BS meltdown over baseball players doing their jobs well, and why the unwritten rules are more than just antiquated ... they're a sign of resistance to diversity and social change. (3:30) Then it's on to college sports again, where it's time to address the hypocrisy of adults asking kids and young adults to self-police during a pandemic that...