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In The Zone

260 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

In The Zone is a sports podcast co-hosted by Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, Nick Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello.

The main sports we discuss are the NHL (focus on Toronto Maple Leafs), NBA (focus on Toronto Raptors, and pro wrestling (focus on WWE and AEW). From time to time, we also talk MLB, NFL, and soccer.

In The Zone is available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Tune In, RadioPublic, Stitcher, Castbox, and more.

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Episodes

Episode 96 - NHL Trade Rumours, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, AEW All Out

September 09, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In The Zone episode 96. In this week's episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Anthony Pagniello, and Giancarlo Aulino discuss NHL trade rumours, realistic trades that fans could see in the next few months, Stanley Cup playoffs, NBA playoffs (Nuggets vs Clippers, Lakers vs Rockets, Celtics vs Raptors, and Heat eliminating the Bucks), fallout from AEW All Out, Kenny Omega bringing back 'The Cleaner", whether AEW should make it a priority to sign Brock Lesnar, and much more.  Follow us on social m...

Episode 95 - NHL Trade Bait, NBA Playoff Excitement, Brock Lesnar to AEW?

September 02, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

In The Zone episode 95.  In Ep#95, we talk about the latest list of trade bait in the NHL, surprising trades that can be made, will the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Frederick Andersen, what should the Arizona Coyotes do with their veteran players, Penguins potentially moving on from Matt Murray, NBA playoffs, Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz series, whether the Nuggets could eliminate Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors losing first two games to the Boston Celtics, Bucks vs ...

Episode 94 - Maple Leafs Talk

August 29, 2020 15:46 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

In The Zone episode 94.  In this week's episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli and Giancarlo Aulino talk all things Toronto Maple Leafs including the Kasperi Kapanen trade to the Penguins, thoughts on the return from the trade, Bruce Boudreau joining the Maple Leafs coaching staff, potential free agent targets, if the Maple Leafs should pursue Alex Pietrangelo, Morgan Rielly contract extension, and much more.  Subscribe and please leave us a review.  Follow us on social media:  Instagram and T...

Episode 93 - Changes Coming for Maple Leafs?, Stanley Cup, Dame Time, SummerSlam

August 20, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

In The Zone episode 93.  In this week's episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Chris Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello, kick it off with another edition of "Mikey's Minute", where "Mikey" gives his thoughts on the Maple Leafs playoff run. They then discuss changes that could be made by the Toronto Maple Leafs' management, Stanley Cup playoffs update, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers pulling off an upset by taking Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, predictions for ...

Episode 92 - Maple Leafs Underachieve, Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin, Lillard Wants Respect

August 14, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

In The Zone Episode #92.  In this week's episode, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino and Chris Martelli discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs being eliminated in the Stanley Cup qualifier, what this means for the team going forward, possible Leafs players that could be put on the trade block, whether the Leafs could fire Sheldon Keefe and replace him with Bruce Brudreau, Stanley Cup playoffs officially underway, Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning play marathon game, exciting playoff matchups, w...

Episode 91 - Stanley Cup Hockey is Back, Raptors Impressive in NBA Bubble

August 06, 2020 17:08 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

In The Zone Ep #91.  In this week's episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli and Giancarlo Aulino discuss the latest in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets series, Montreal Canadiens close to pulling off an upset over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks' experience too much for the Edmonton Oilers, could the Arizona Coyotes be a dark horse in the Western Conference, Toronto Raptors impressive play in the NBA bubble, are the Raptors the team to beat in the ...

Episode 90 - Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview, Free Agent Frenzy in Pro Wrestling, Bol Bol Impresses

July 31, 2020 21:17 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

Episode 90 of In The Zone.   In this week's episode, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Chris Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello bring back "Mikey's Minute", where Mikey gives a quick update on what he's been up to and his thoughts on the Seattle Kraken. Giancarlo, Chris, and Anthony then discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' scrimmage with the Montreal Canadiens, preview the Stanley Cup playoffs, Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets matchup, teams that can pull of an upset in the play-in round of the playoffs, the...

Ep #89: Maple Leafs Release Playoff Roster, Potential Surprises When NBA Returns to Play

July 16, 2020 15:18 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

In The Zone Ep #89.  In this week's episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Anthony Pagniello, Chris Martelli, and Giancarlo Aulino discuss the latest with the Toronto Maple Leafs, thoughts on the Maple Leafs' playoff roster, Jeremy Bracco and Timothy Liljegren being left off, Nick Robertson potentially getting in the Maple Leafs lineup during the playoffs, the idea of NBA Champion and Stanley Cup Champions having an asterisk for winning in the new format, potential surprises that fans can see when ...

Episode 89: Maple Leafs Release Playoff Roster, Potential Surprises When NBA Returns to Play

July 16, 2020 15:18 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

In The Zone Ep #89.  In this week's episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Anthony Pagniello, Chris Martelli, and Giancarlo Aulino discuss the latest with the Toronto Maple Leafs, thoughts on the Maple Leafs' playoff roster, Jeremy Bracco and Timothy Liljegren being left off, Nick Robertson potentially getting in the Maple Leafs lineup during the playoffs, the idea of NBA Champion and Stanley Cup Champions having an asterisk for winning in the new format, potential surprises that fans can see when ...

Interview Segment: Tim Micallef (Co-Host of Tim & Sid on Sportsnet)

July 13, 2020 16:59 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MB

Co-host of Tim & Sid (Sportsnet) Tim Micallef joins co-host Giancarlo Aulino for a Sports VIBEtalks interview segment on Vibe 105.5FM in Toronto, Canada. During the interview, Tim discusses the challenges of doing a daily 3 hour sports show on radio and TV with no live sports taking place, Vince Carter's legacy as a Toronto Raptor and NBA player, whether the Toronto Raptors should retire Vince Carter's jersey first, whether he can see the leagues resume play, if there will be an asterisk for...

Interview Segment: Tim Micallef

July 13, 2020 16:59 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MB

In The Zone co-host Giancarlo Aulino was joined by Tim Micallef (co-host of Tim & Sid on Sportsnet) for a Sports VIBEtalks interview segment on Vibe 105.5FM in Toronto, Canada. During the interview, Tim discusses the challenges of doing a daily 3 hour sports show on radio and TV with no live sports taking place, Vince Carter's legacy as a Toronto Raptor and NBA player, whether the Toronto Raptors should retire Vince Carter's jersey first, whether he can see the leagues resume play, if there w...

Ep #88: Hockey Hall of Fame, WWE Extreme Rules Preview, Redrafting 1996 NBA Draft

July 09, 2020 03:38 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

In The Zone Ep #88.  In this week's episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Anthony Pagniello, and Chris Martelli discuss the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2020, which players were snubbed, which players have been held out too long, WWE Extreme Rules preview, WWE programming heading into SummerSlam, and close by redrafting the top-10 picks in the legendary 1996 NBA Draft.  Subscribe and please leave us a review.  Follow us on social media: Instagram and Twitter - @ITZ_Podcast Facebo...

Ep #87: NHL Draft Lottery Controversy, Toronto & Edmonton Announced as Hub Cities, Redrafting 2001 NHL Draft

July 03, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 15.9 MB

In The Zone Ep #87.  In this week's episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Anthony Pagniello, Chris Martelli, and Giancarlo Aulino discuss the controversy regarding the NHL draft lottery, that saw a place-holder team (play-in round team) be awarded with the first overall draft pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Toronto and Edmonton being announced as the two hub cities when the NHL resumes with the Stanley Cup playoffs, and close by redrafting the 2001 NHL Draft, which saw Ilya Kovalchuck selected first...

Ep #86: Trouble with NBA Resumption Plans?, The Undertaker Retires

June 25, 2020 16:56 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

In The Zone Ep #86.  In this week's episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli and Giancarlo Aulino discuss the latest news in the NBA, whether the NBA should be concerned about the amount of players recently testing positive for COVID-19, whether the NBA should consider choosing another hub city to resume their season, The Undertaker retiring from WWE, if they think Undertaker will end up having one more match when fans are allowed back in arenas, favourite Undertaker moments, and much more.  Pleas...

Interview with Former WWE Referee Jimmy Korderas

June 18, 2020 20:23 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

Former WWE referee and co-host of Sportsnet’s Aftermath, Jimmy Korderas chats with In The Zone co-host Giancarlo Aulino for a Sports VIBEtalks segment on Vibe 105.5FM, which is a radio station in Toronto, Canada. During the conversation, Jimmy talks about how COVID-19 has changed the way he and fellow Aftermath co-hosts (Caroline Szwed, Anthony Carelli, and Nug Nahrgang) have continued their weekly show, WWE and AEW's product with no fans, AEW programming one year in, The Last Ride documentar...

Interview with Jimmy Korderas - Sportsnet

June 18, 2020 20:23 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

Co-host Giancarlo Aulino was joined by co-host of Sportsnet 360's wrestling show: Aftermath and former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas for a Sports VIBEtalks segment on Vibe 105.5FM, which is a radio station in Toronto, Canada. During the conversation, Jimmy discusses how COVID has changed the way he and the other co-hosts (Caroline Szwed, Anthony Carelli, and Nug Nahrgang) of Aftermath have continued their weekly show, WWE and AEW's product with no fans, AEW one year in, The Last Ride documentar...

Ep #85: The Viper Strikes Again!

June 18, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

Ep #85 of In The Zone. In this week's episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello recap the WWE Backlash PPV that took place this past weekend, thoughts on the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" between Edge and Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre vs Bobby Lashley, WWE Raw, Dominik Mysterio potentially wrestling Seth Rollins, NBA players being allowed to attend other teams' playoff games, and much more.  Follow us on social media and please leave a review: Instagram and ...

Ep 84: NHL Playoffs Preview, NXT In Your House Recap, WWE Backlash Preview

June 12, 2020 00:36 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

In The Zone Ep #84.  In this week's episode, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Chris Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello preview the matchups in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, discuss the comments Max Kellerman made about the NHL and hockey on ESPN First Take, recap NXT TakeOver: In Your House, and close by previewing WWE Backlash, which takes place this Sunday and features the match being billed "Greatest Match Ever" between Edge and Randy Orton.  Follow us on social media and please...

Ep #83: Potential NBA Playoff Format NXT TakeOver: In Your House Preview, WWE

June 04, 2020 16:18 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

In The Zone Ep #83.  In this week's episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Anthony Pagniello, and Giancarlo Aulino discuss the latest news regarding the NBA playoff format, teams that can be a surprise in this potential format, favourites in the Eastern and Western conferences, Lakers/Clippers, NXT TakeOver: In Your House preview, and close by discussing the latest week in WWE programming.  Follow us on social media and please leave us a review.  Instagram and Twitter - @ITZ_Podcast Facebook ...

Ep #82: Memorable Championship Reigns in Wrestling during 2010s, NHL's New 24-Team Playoff Format, Potential NBA Playoff Formats

May 28, 2020 17:41 - 53 minutes - 73 MB

In The Zone Ep #82. In this week's episode, co-hosts Anthony Pagniello, Chris Martelli, and Giancarlo Aulino discuss some of the most memorable championship reigns in wrestling during the 2010s, new NHL 24-team playoff format for when the league resumes play, the matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets, if the new format will benefit the Maple Leafs, which teams can pull of an upset in the first round, under the radar teams that can make a run at the Stanley Cup, a...

Ep #81: Last Dance Recap, What if Jordan Didn't Retire in '99?, Lashley Getting Main Event Push, AEW Double or Nothing Preview

May 21, 2020 15:18 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

In The Zone Ep #81.  In this week's episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello recap the final two episodes of 'The Last Dance', Michael Jordan's food poisoning game, overall thoughts on the documentary, what if Jerry Krause brought everybody back to try and win a 7th championship, what if Jordan followed Phil Jackson to the Los Angeles Lakers and played with Shaq and Kobe, WWE programming (Raw and SmackDown), Bobby Lashley finally getting a WWE title shot, th...

Ep #80: The Last Dance, WWE MITB, Stanley Cup Resuming? Revisiting Leafs vs Bruins 2013

May 14, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 92 MB

In The Zone Ep #80.  In this week's episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Chris Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello, recap WWE Money in the Bank, biggest surprises from the PPV, WWE RAW, recap episode 7 &8 of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan's competitiveness on the court, Sidney Crosby's comments on wanting to resume with a traditional Stanley Cup format, whether the single elimination (March Madness) style or Best-of-3 style format would be best for the NHL, and close by revisiting...

Ep #79: The Last Dance, Dream Team, How the NHL Should Resume

May 06, 2020 14:54 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

In The Zone Ep #79.  In this week's episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Chris Martelli and Giancarlo Aulino are joined by Anthony Cesselli, where they discuss the latest two episodes of The Last Dance, the Dream Team, Isiah Thomas being left off due to his reputation, whether Isiah should have been on the team instead of John Stockton, Michael Jordan's gambling being brought up in the episodes, media attention for Jordan during the 90s, how the NHL should resume play, what the quality of play ...

Ep #78: Top 10 Centers in NHL 2019-20, The Last Dance, Michael Jordan vs Isiah Thomas Rivalry

April 29, 2020 15:58 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

In The Zone Ep.78. In this week’s episode, co-hosts Anthony Pagniello, Chris Martelli, and Giancarlo Aulino rank their top-10 centers in the NHL during the 2019-20 season, talk about the the first four episodes The Last Dance documentary, Michael Jordan vs Isiah Thomas rivalry, Bulls vs bad boys Pistons, Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, and what’s missing in the modern day NBA. Follow us on social media: Instagram and Twitter - @ITZ_Podcast Facebook - @ITZPodcast

Ep #77: Top-15 NBA PF & C for 2019-20, WWE Releases Multiple Stars

April 22, 2020 15:15 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

In The Zone Ep #77.  In this episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Anthony Pagniello, and Giancarlo Aulino close out their NBA rankings by ranking their top-15 big men (Power Forwards and Centers) in the NBA during the 2019-20 season, and discuss the WWE releasing multiple superstars, and which WWE release was most surprising.  Follow us on social media:  Instagram and Twitter- @ITZ_Podcast Facebook- @ITZPodcast

Ep #76: WWE is Essential, How Good was Mats Sundin?, Top 10 SF in NBA

April 15, 2020 18:57 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Ep #76 of In The Zone.  In this episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello discuss the latest in WWE programming, reflect on the Mats Sundin era in Toronto, discuss how good Mats Sundin was, whether the Toronto Maple Leafs roster could have won a Stanley Cup during his tenure, Maple Leafs' management at the time, what the Maple Leafs could have done differently, and close by ranking their top-10 Small Forwards in the NBA during the 2019-20 season, and whether Ke...

Ep #75 Segment: Interview with WWE Superstars Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman

April 13, 2020 20:11 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Segment from Ep #75. Interviews with WWE superstars Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman, who both won world titles at WrestleMania for their respective brand - WWE Championship (McIntyre) and Universal Championship (Braun Strowman). Co-host Giancarlo Aulino got the interviews while attending and covering the WWE SummerSlam Media Event for Barnburner this past August in Toronto.  Giancarlo asked a couple questions to both superstars and fans can expect to hear the following: Drew McIntyre’s story...

Interviews with Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman - WWE

April 13, 2020 20:11 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Segment from Ep #75. Interviews with WWE superstars Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman, who both won world titles at WrestleMania for their respective brand - WWE Championship (McIntyre) and Universal Championship (Braun Strowman). Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman spoke with reporters at the SummerSlam Media Event Toronto, Canada. Co-host Giancarlo Aulino attended and covering the WWE SummerSlam Media Event for Barnburner this past August in Toronto.  Giancarlo asked a couple questions to both ...

Ep #75 Segment: WWE Superstars Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman Interview

April 13, 2020 20:11 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Segment from Ep #75. Interviews with WWE superstars Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman, who both won world titles at WrestleMania for their respective brand - WWE Championship (McIntyre) and Universal Championship (Braun Strowman). Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman spoke with reporters at the SummerSlam Media Event Toronto, Canada. Co-host Giancarlo Aulino attended and covering the WWE SummerSlam Media Event for Barnburner this past August in Toronto.  Giancarlo asked a couple questions to both ...

Ep #75 Segment: WWE Superstars Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman

April 13, 2020 20:11 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Segment from Ep #75. Interviews with WWE superstars Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman, who both won world titles at WrestleMania for their respective brand - WWE Championship (McIntyre) and Universal Championship (Braun Strowman). Co-host Giancarlo Aulino got the interviews while attending and covering the WWE SummerSlam Media Event for Barnburner this past August in Toronto.  Giancarlo asked a couple questions to both superstars and fans can expect to hear the following: Drew McIntyre’s story...

Ep 75: WrestleMania Recap, Top 10 NBA SG, Interviews w/ Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman

April 07, 2020 20:42 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

In The Zone Ep #75.  In this episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello recap WWE WrestleMania 36, which took place this past weekend and rank their top-10 shooting guards in the NBA.  Hear their thoughts on some of the most talked about matches and moments from WrestleMania including: Undertaker vs AJ Styles in the Boneyard match, John Cena vs "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in the Firefly Funhouse match, Edge vs Randy Orton, Otis vs Dolph Ziggler, and Drew McIntyre vs ...

Ep 75: WrestleMania Recap, Top 10 NBA SG, Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman interviews

April 07, 2020 20:42 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

In The Zone Ep #75.  In this episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello recap WWE WrestleMania 36, which took place this past weekend and rank their top-10 shooting guards in the NBA.  Hear their thoughts on some of the most talked about matches and moments from WrestleMania including: Undertaker vs AJ Styles in the Boneyard match, John Cena vs "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in the Firefly Funhouse match, Edge vs Randy Orton, Otis vs Dolph Ziggler, and Drew McIntyre vs ...

Ep 74: Time for WrestleMania!

April 01, 2020 02:43 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

In Ep #74, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Chris Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello preview WWE WrestleMania 36, which takes place this weekend, discuss the Undertaker's promo from this past week's episode of WWE RAW, rank their top-10 point guards in the NBA this season, and close by giving their end of season NHL and NBA awards assuming the seasons don't resume play.  You can listen to us on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, CastBox, RadioPublic, Tune In, and Anchor...

Ep #73: The One with the Social Distancing

March 24, 2020 18:36 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

In The Zone Ep #73.  In this episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello rank their top underrated/under appreciated WrestleMania matches, best wrestlers on the mic, favourite wrestlers on the WWE roster, what to expect at WrestleMania, Vice's season 2 premiere of Dark Side of the Ring that details the death of Chris Benoit, and Brodie Lee (Luke Harper) and "Broken" Matt Hardy officially joining AEW.  Our podcast is available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Anchor, A...

EP #72: Brady Leaves New England, COVID-19 Suspends Sports, WrestleMania Moves to Performance Center, Top 5 WrestleMania Openers

March 18, 2020 01:37 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

In The Zone Ep #72.  In this episode, we discuss Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots, what this means for the Patriots and NFL, COVID-19 forcing leagues to suspend play,  WWE moving WrestleMania from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida, to their Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, WWE programming recap from the Performance Center (Smackdown and RAW), interest level in WrestleMania with no spectators, our top-5 WrestleMania opening matches, possible plans for Goldberg, and...

Ep #71: Leafs Return from California, Raptors Return to Win Column, WWE RAW Recap, Top 5 WrestleMania Main Events

March 11, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

In The Zone Ep #71.  In this week's episode, we discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs recent road losses to the California teams (San Jose Sharks, LA Kings, and Anaheim Ducks), Toronto Raptors getting back in the win column with impressive performances by Norm Powell and OG Anunoby, NBA playoff matchups if the playoffs started today, surprises and disappointments in the NBA, WWE Elimination Chamber and Raw recap, and we close the episode by ranking our top-5 WrestleMania main events.  Follow us ...

Ep #70: Goldberg Wins Universal Championship, Randy Orton Loses It, AEW Crown New Champion, Leafs Turn Things Around, Raptors Struggling

March 04, 2020 06:06 - 1 hour - 62 MB

In The Zone Ep #70.  In our 70th episode, we discuss Goldberg winning the WWE Universal Championship at Super Showdown, Randy Orton's segment with Beth Phoenix on RAW, what's next for free agent Matt Hardy, recap AEW Revolution, Leon Draisaitl's impressive season, Toronto Maple Leafs turning things around, early Hart Trophy favourites, Toronto Raptors struggling, and early NBA MVP favourites. Our podcast is available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Castbox, R...

Ep #69: WWE Super Showdown Preview, Maple Leafs Lose to Zamboni Driver, NHL Trade Deadline Recap

February 26, 2020 23:23 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

In The Zone Ep #69.  In this episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello, preview WWE Super Showdown, discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs losing to their zamboni driver,  and recap the NHL Trade Deadline.  Follow us on social media: Instagram and Twitter- @ITZ_Podcast Facebook- @ITZPodcast

Ep #68: NBA All Star Weekend Recap, NHL Trade Deadline Preview, Latest week in WWE

February 19, 2020 14:36 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

In The Zone Ep #68.  In the 68th episode of In The Zone, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Chris Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello, recap NBA All Star weekend, what stood out about the weekend as a whole, whether Aaron Gordon got robbed in the Slam Dunk contest, preview the upcoming NHL trade deadline, which team will be the most active, which team will be sellers, whether the Toronto Maple Leafs will make any other significant moves, and close out by recapping the latest week in WWE programming.  ...

Ep #67: NBA Trades, All Star Weekend, Leafs Make a Move, Latest WWE Rumors

February 13, 2020 01:49 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

In The Zone Ep #67.  In this episode, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Chris Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello, discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' trade with the LA Kings, if the Leafs have more stability with the trade, NBA trade deadline moves, biggest surprises from the NBA trade deadline, Toronto Raptors' winning streak, NBA All Star weekend, what the NBA can add to improve All Star weekend, WWE WrestleMania 37 location reveal, and our thoughts on the latest WWE rumors.  Follow us on social medi...

Ep #66: Chiefs Win Super Bowl, Leafs lose Freddy, NBA Trade Deadline, WWE Build for SSD

February 05, 2020 15:10 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MB

In The Zone Ep #66.  In this episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli and Giancarlo Aulino discuss the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl, the Toronto Maple Leafs losing an important game to the Florida Panthers, what Frederik Andersen's injury means for the Maple Leafs, preview the NBA Trade Deadline, trades that could happen, and close off by discussing WWE Raw, and WWE starting the buildup for Super-Showdown.  Follow us on social media:  Instagram and Twitter- @ITZ_Podcast Facebook- @I...

Ep #65: RIP Kobe, Royal Rumble Recap, Maple Leafs Update

January 29, 2020 21:38 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

In Ep.65, co-hosts Anthony Pagniello, Chris Martelli, and Giancarlo Aulino talk about Kobe Bryant's passing, favourite Kobe moments, recap WWE Royal Rumble, what WWE's plans could be for Charlotte Flair and Drew McIntyre after winning their respective Rumble match, and we close the episode by discussing the latest with the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Follow us on social media:  Instagram and Twitter- @ITZ_Podcast Facebook- @ITZPodcast

Ep #64 Royal Rumble Preview, Leafs Battling for Playoff Spot, NBA, Interview with WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss

January 22, 2020 23:21 - 1 hour - 62 MB

In The Zone Ep #64.  In this episode, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Anthony Pagniello, and Chris Martelli preview WWE Royal Rumble, discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs being out of a playoff spot, NHL, NBA trade rumors, players who impressed in the NBA this past week, and the Toronto Raptors.  The episode also features a scrum interview with WWE superstar Alexa Bliss (1:01:40) mark, which was conducted at the WWE SummerSlam Media Event in Toronto. Co-host Giancarlo Aulino asked her about being th...

Ep #63: Morgan Rielly Injured, DeMar Returns, Interview with WWE Superstars Carmella and R-Truth

January 16, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

In The Zone Ep #63.  In this episode, co-hosts Giancarlo Aulino, Chris Martelli, and Anthony Pagniello discuss what Morgan Rielly's injury means to the Toronto Maple Leafs, what Kyle Dubas can do while Rielly is out, NHL in general (Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Backstrom's contract extension with the Washington Capitals, possible trades), DeMar DeRozan's impressive performance against the Toronto Raptors in his return to Scotiabank Arena, WWE (Royal Rumble, thoughts on WWE Raw), and more. ...

Ep #62: Canada Wins Gold, NBA All Star Voting, Brock Lesnar Enters the Rumble

January 10, 2020 17:37 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

In The Zone Ep #62.  In this episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello discuss Team Canada winning gold at the 2020 World Junior Hockey Championship, Auston Matthews' impressive season, NHL, NBA All Star voting, Brock Lesnar announcing that he'll be the first entrant in the 2020 Royal Rumble match, WWE programming and much more.  Follow us on social media:  Instagram and Twitter- @ITZ_Podcast Facebook- @ITZPodcast

Ep #61: Happy New Year!

January 03, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

In The Zone Ep.61.  In the first episode of 2020, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Anthony Pagniello, and Giancarlo Aulino are joined by guest Anthony Cesselli. During the episode, they rank their top-5 Toronto Raptors of the decade (2010-19), discuss the 2020 World Junior Hockey Championship, NHL, and the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Follow In The Zone on social media:  Instagram and Twitter- @ITZ_Podcast Facebook- @ITZPodcast

Ep #60: Taylor Hall traded to Arizona, Top-10 Maple Leafs and Pro Wrestlers of the Decade

December 18, 2019 16:27 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

In The Zone Ep #60.  In Ep.60, co-hosts Chris Martelli, Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello discuss the big trade that took place in the NHL, that saw Taylor Hall traded to the Arizona Coyotes.  Following the discussion on the Hall trade, we then rank our top-10 Toronto Maple Leafs and top-10 pro wrestlers of the decade (2010-19).  Follow us on social media: Instagram and Twitter @ITZ_Podcast Facebook @ITZPodcast

Ep #59: Mikey's Minute, Leafs Update, Kawhi Returns, Samoa Joe Interview

December 11, 2019 03:01 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

In The Zone Ep #59.  In Ep #59, we start of with another edition of our segment "Mikey's Minute", where Mike Babcock (Anthony Pagniello) responds to comments made by former Detroit Red Wings player Daren McCarty and answers a couple of other questions. We then discuss the NHL, Taylor Hall trade possibilities, Toronto Maple Leafs, NBA, LeBron James-Anthony Davis success with the LA Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard returning to Toronto for the first time since signing with the LA Clippers...

Ep #58: Chelios on Babcock-Franzen, Leafs and Habs Struggling, Carmelo Anthony, NXT Beats AEW in Ratings

December 04, 2019 15:29 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

In The Zone Ep #58.  In this week's episode, co-hosts Chris Martelli Giancarlo Aulino, and Anthony Pagniello continue with their new segment "Mikey's Minute", where former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock (Anthony Pagniello) give his thoughts on the latest news and headlines coming out about him. We then discuss Chris Chelios's comments about Mike Babcock verbally abusing Johan Franzen on the bench during a playoff game, which led to a nervous breakdown, Sean Avery's comments about Chic...

Ep #57: Mike Babcock Fired, Raptors Shut Out Embiid, Seth Rollins Turns Heel

November 27, 2019 01:53 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

In The Zone Ep #57. In this episode, we talk about Mike Babcock being fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, news coming out about what Babcock was really like as a coach, what Babcock did to Mitch Marner in his rookie year, Toronto Raptors shutting out Joel Embiid, what we're expecting out of the Raptors going forward, Pascal Siakam's great season so far, NBA talk, WWE Survivor Series recap, best and worst matches at Survivor Series, WWE Raw, Seth Rollins heel turn, and Randy Orton's face turn.  ...

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