Press Box Podcast
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRalph Miranda, former Notre Dame linebacker and 25 year sports media veteran, is joined by Joseph Miranda as they bring you fun and compelling interviews and give their unfettered takes on the world of sports and more.
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Episodes
Super Bowl LVIII Recap (ep. 145)
February 17, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap Super Bowl LVIII (1:45), discuss a possible Chiefs three-peat (19:05), and talk NFL free agency (23:42).
Super Bowl LVIII Preview – 49ers vs. Chiefs (ep. 144)
February 07, 2024 22:14 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss a possible Chiefs dynasty (2:38), recap the AFC (9:40) and NFC (17:35) Championship Games, and preview Super Bowl LVIII (23:08) before ending with some recent NFL news, including a game in Brazil (38:37) and head coaching hires (45:11).
Baseball Immaculate Grid #308 and Larry Walker Hall of Fame (ep. 143)
February 06, 2024 14:25 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBJoseph and Nathan Miranda take on Sunday’s Baseball Immaculate Grid (1:26), debate Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame résumé (27:11), and discuss rumors around the Yankees’ new road jerseys (35:25).
Baseball Immaculate Grid #299 (ep. 142)
January 27, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBJoseph and Nathan Miranda take on today’s Baseball Immaculate Grid (1:39) and have to think of someone who played at least one game at shortstop and center field (22:22).
NFL Conference Championships, Coaching Carousel (ep. 141)
January 26, 2024 20:48 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the NFL Divisional Round (2:18), preview the NFC and AFC Championship Games (12:18), and discuss the latest head coaching news, including the Chargers hiring Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh (26:40).
Baseball Immaculate Grid #297 and 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees (ep. 140)
January 25, 2024 20:24 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBJoseph and Nathan Miranda take on another baseball Immaculate Grid (1:52), evaluate the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees (24:30), and break down the 2000 NL MVP voting (27:54).
Baseball Immaculate Grid #254 (ep. 139)
December 13, 2023 00:16 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBJoseph and Nathan Miranda take on today’s baseball Immaculate Grid (1:31), rant about the sabermetric stat WAR (20:08), and discuss MVP voting (31:45).
Baseball Immaculate Grid #253 (ep. 138)
December 11, 2023 21:56 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda explain the online baseball game Immaculate Grid (1:27) and discuss different strategies for approaching it (5:30) before delving into each square of today’s grid (22:13).
A Giant Hole at the Midway Mark (ep. 137)
November 08, 2023 15:32 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss their biggest surprises halfway through the NFL season (1:45), diagnose the Giants’ struggles and debate how to move forward (6:39), and question the NBA’s new in-season tournament (41:37).
We're Back and so is Football (ep. 136)
October 01, 2023 01:56 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the biggest surprises so far in the NFL season (2:03), Ohio State vs. Notre Dame and other college football headlines (23:44), and the Ryder Cup (31:55).
Running Back Regression, Camps Open (ep. 135)
August 08, 2023 12:13 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda break down Saquon Barkley's one-year deal (3:42) and the New York Giants' off season (13:32) among a broader discussion of how the running back position has become devalued (5:50).
NFL Schedule Extravaganza, NBA Playoffs "Heat" Up (ep. 134)
May 18, 2023 17:32 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the 2023 NFL schedule release (2:20), the NBA Playoffs heading into the Conference Finals (29:29), and the importance of playing at home (37:04).
The Picks Are In, NBA Playoffs Tip Off (ep. 133)
May 11, 2023 20:59 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the 2023 NFL Draft (2:17), discuss the Aaron Rodgers trade (13:55), and break down the NBA Playoffs (25:43).
Annual NFL Musical Chairs (ep. 132)
March 16, 2023 01:36 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the biggest surprises of NFL free agency (3:01), Aaron Rodgers and the Jets (6:03), Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore (12:02), and the Giants’ off-season moves (23:55) before debating the efficacy of a complete rebuild (33:08).
Super Bowl LVII Recap, Offseason Outlook (ep. 131)
February 24, 2023 12:33 - 56 minutes - 77 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap Super Bowl LVII (1:56), discuss the Chiefs dynasty (9:42), and breakdown the NFL offseason by division (16:55), including Lamar Jackson’s future with the Ravens (21:48) and key Giants free agents (38:51).
Super Bowl LVII Preview – Chiefs vs. Eagles (ep. 130)
February 07, 2023 02:18 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda compare the Chiefs and Eagles offense (7:53), defense (21:05), head coach (23:18), and special teams (26:10) before giving their Super Bowl LVII predictions (27:45).
Super Bowl Bound: Philly Soars, Chiefs Escape (ep. 129)
January 31, 2023 03:36 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the NFC (4:56) and AFC (39:18) Championship Games, rant about poor tackling (14:00), and break down Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers (33:37).
Eagles Fly, Jags Try, the 49ers are Closers and the Bills are Posers (ep. 128)
January 25, 2023 00:50 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda give their general impressions from the NFL Divisional Round (2:53) before recapping the AFC (17:14) and NFC (25:49) matchups.
Tua is Bad, and Daniel Jones Might be Good (ep. 127)
December 28, 2022 22:14 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss their biggest takeaways from Week 16 of the NFL (2:30), pick their top teams in each conference (21:55), and debate whether or not Daniel Jones is the Giants’ long-term answer at QB (33:15).
Elimination Game: CFP and World Cup Knockout Round in Qatar (ep. 126)
December 09, 2022 15:22 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda talk College Football Playoffs (2:59,15:49) and highlight some of the biggest bowl games (8:20) before discussing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (19:50).
Separation in the NFL (ep. 125)
December 08, 2022 21:36 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest surprises from Week 13 of the NFL (4:38), debate John Harbaugh’s future in Baltimore (9:28), and reveal why Sean McVay will not be the Rams head coach next season (16:02) before looking at the NFC (25:45) and AFC (32:40) playoff pictures.
Should the Packers Trade Aaron Rodgers? (ep. 124)
November 25, 2022 11:52 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda give their biggest takeaways from Week 11 of the NFL (2:04), break down the divisional standings (28:52), and debate whether or not the Packers should trade Aaron Rodgers (35:39).
Fly Eagles Fly and Vols Invade Georgia (ep. 123)
November 05, 2022 19:12 - 42 minutes - 58 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda discuss the biggest surprises from Week 8 of the NFL (3:05), break down the NFC (11:42) and AFC (26:38) playoff pictures, and look ahead to Week 9 (15:22) before previewing Tennessee vs. Georgia and the rest of college football Week 10 (30:01).
NFL – Six Weeks Down, Twelve to Go (ep. 122)
October 21, 2022 00:33 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the biggest surprises in the NFL through Week 6 (2:25), preview the NFC (14:59) and AFC (20:41) playoff pictures, and rank their top QBs (21:33) before switching to college football to recap Tennessee’s win over Alabama (41:49).
A Giant Step Forward Across the Pond, NFL Week 5 recap (ep. 121)
October 12, 2022 21:42 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBJoseph and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest games, surprises, and takeaways from Week 5 of the NFL, including the Panthers firing head coach Matt Rhule (2:22), the Giants beating the Packers in London (5:52), and the new concussion protocol (28:49).
The NFL is Back and it's Great (ep. 120)
September 21, 2022 00:24 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the biggest surprises from Week 2 of the NFL (2:01), the Giants’ 2-0 start (16:18), and the 49ers with Jimmy Garoppolo (21:23) before giving their top conference contenders (37:35).
Fantasy Football Preview 2022 (ep. 119)
August 24, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 106 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda break down the upcoming fantasy football season by position (4:56) before discussing draft strategy (56:12) and giving their top sleepers and overvalued players (1:08:44).
'Tis The Pre-Season (ep. 118)
August 18, 2022 20:01 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the significance of the NFL preseason from a player’s perspective (2:42), Tom Brady’s absence from camp (14:02), the NFL’s appeal of Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension (22:04), and why fans attend preseason games (29:06).
Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray, NFL Camps and Golfers choosing to "LIV" their best life (ep. 117)
August 03, 2022 00:27 - 48 minutes - 66 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension (2:30), an interesting film study clause in Kyler Murray’s contract (14:29), and the start of the 2022 NFL season (28:34) before switching gears to cover LIV Golf and its threat to the PGA Tour (33:21).
Catching Up (ep. 116)
July 07, 2022 20:56 - 41 minutes - 57 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda catch up on the biggest sports news of the past three months, including the NFL Draft (2:36), college football conference realignment (5:29), MLB standings (9:37), NBA free agency (13:23), and the Stanley Cup Finals (33:30).
NFL Free Agent Frenzy (ep. 115)
March 21, 2022 17:47 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda kick off the 2022 NFL League Year with a breakdown of the biggest trades and free agent signings to date—including Aaron Rodgers resigning with the Packers (3:30), Russell Wilson to the Broncos (7:01), and Deshaun Watson to the Browns (13:16)—before discussing Tom Brady’s return (37:33) and giving their way-too-early Super Bowl LVII predictions (50:58).
Rams cage Bengals in Super Bowl LVI (ep. 114)
February 16, 2022 18:48 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap Super Bowl LVI (1:59), debate whether the Rams or Bengals are more likely to get back (30:56), and discuss the possibility of a Super Bowl in London (39:46).
Super Bowl LVI Preview – Rams vs. Bengals (ep. 113)
February 10, 2022 16:33 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the AFC (2:38) and NFC (17:23) Championship games, break down the Rams vs. Bengals matchup by position (28:16), and give their Super Bowl LVI predictions (44:03).
Narrowing the road to Super Bowl LVI (ep. 112)
January 27, 2022 17:31 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda recap the NFL Divisional Round (2:56), discuss Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers (18:32), and preview the AFC (52:45) and NFC (54:26) Championship games.
One Season Ends, One Gets More Interesting (ep. 111)
January 21, 2022 00:39 - 36 minutes - 50 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda wrap up the 2021 college football season with their thoughts on the CFB Playoff (2:10) and National Championship (3:27) before recapping the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend (13:31), including the 49ers’ thrilling win over the Cowboys (18:43), and previewing the NFL Divisional Round (31:01).
CFB Week 14 – Playoffs Set (ep. 110)
December 09, 2021 00:34 - 25 minutes - 35 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda break down the final CFB Playoff rankings (2:08), recap Georgia vs. Alabama and other conference championship games (5:52), and highlight upcoming bowl games (20:50).
CFB Week 13 – End in Sight (ep. 109)
December 02, 2021 21:21 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda break down the latest CFB Playoff rankings (2:00), preview the conference championship games (11:38), and discuss two of the biggest head coaching hires (21:43).
NFL Recap Week 10 (ep. 108)
November 19, 2021 22:13 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBJoseph and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest games, surprises, and takeaways from Week 10 of the NFL (1:36)—including the Dolphins beating the Ravens (5:48), Brady and the Bucs losing in Washington (12:30), and the return of Cam Newton (15:33)—before previewing Week 11 (21:15).
CFB Week 10 – Controversy? (ep. 107)
November 12, 2021 16:40 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda break down the latest CFB Playoff rankings (1:47), discuss playoff expansion (26:53), and preview Week 11 matchups (31:17), including Georgia vs. Tennessee (32:15).
NFL Recap Week 9 (ep. 106)
November 11, 2021 16:27 - 37 minutes - 52 MBJoseph and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest games, surprises, and takeaways from Week 9 of the NFL (1:44)—including the Packers without Aaron Rodgers (3:43), Bills losing their grip on the AFC East (10:12), and possible landing spots for Odell Beckham Jr. (29:05)—before previewing Week 10 (25:27).
CFB Week 9 – A Glimpse of the Playoffs (ep. 105)
November 05, 2021 13:39 - 34 minutes - 48 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda analyze the first CFB Playoff rankings (3:48), recap the biggest games of Week 9 (21:52), preview Week 10 (23:58), and give their four best teams in the country (26:12).
NFL Recap Week 8 (ep. 104)
November 03, 2021 15:53 - 40 minutes - 55 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest games, surprises, and takeaways from Week 8 of the NFL (1:34)—including the Packers vs. Cardinals (2:34, 7:04), Derrick Henry’s injury (3:44), the Rams trading for Von Miller (14:06), and the Buccaneers vs. Saints (21:37)—before previewing Week 9 (34:59).
NFL Recap Week 7 (ep. 103)
October 28, 2021 23:24 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest games, surprises, and takeaways from Week 7 of the NFL (1:48)—including Tom Brady’s 600th TD pass (4:42), the Chiefs vs. Titans (8:53), and the Bengals vs. Ravens (22:12)—before discussing Super Bowl contenders (32:58) and previewing Week 8 (39:13).
CFB Week 8 – Calm Before the Storm (ep. 102)
October 26, 2021 23:45 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBUncle Joe joins Ralph and Nathan Miranda to discuss the updated college football rankings (2:17), Georgia’s schedule (12:32), Tennessee vs. Alabama (17:21), and Notre Dame’s playoff chances (23:43) before previewing the biggest games of Week 9 (30:04).
CFB Week 7 – Chaos Round 2 (ep. 101)
October 21, 2021 18:57 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda update the college football rankings (1:25), discuss the fallout of Iowa’s loss to Purdue (3:27), recap Kentucky vs. Georgia (16:55) and Ole Miss vs. Tennessee (20:43), predict the first College Football Playoff rankings (32:33), and preview Week 8 (42:53).
Our 100th Episode and the NFL reaches Week 6 (ep. 100)
October 21, 2021 00:49 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBRalph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss their favorite episodes from the first four years of the Press Box Podcast (1:29), recap the biggest surprises and takeaways from Week 6 of the NFL (12:44)—including the Cowboys’ thrilling victory (15:29), the Raiders without Jon Gruden (33:29), and the dominance of Derrick Henry (36:11)—and preview the best games of Week 7 (45:32).
CFB Week 6 – Chaos Arrives (ep. 99)
October 12, 2021 20:19 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda update the college football rankings (2:42), recap Alabama’s loss to Texas A&M (7:02), debate which teams will make the CFB Playoff (17:25), recap Notre Dame’s win over Virginia Tech (24:38), discuss Tennessee’s success (31:18), and preview Week 7 (36:13).
NFL Recap Week 4 (ep. 98)
October 07, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest games, surprises, and takeaways from Week 4 of the NFL (1:26), including Tom Brady’s return to New England (15:11) and the Giants’ first win (30:19), update the division standings (21:04), and preview the best matchups of Week 5 (35:12).
CFB Week 5 with Sportswriter John Brice (ep. 97)
October 06, 2021 12:12 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda update the college football rankings (2:03) and recap the biggest games of Week 5 (3:15) before sportswriter John Brice joins the podcast to discuss Alabama and Georgia (27:06), Cincinnati’s playoff chances (30:40), Notre Dame’s struggles (35:01), and Tennessee’s performance under Josh Heupel (40:16).
CFB Recap Week 4 – Clemson enters Death Valley (ep. 96)
October 01, 2021 01:32 - 39 minutes - 54 MBRalph and Nathan Miranda update the college football rankings (1:59) and recap the Week 4 action (9:13), including North Carolina State’s upset over Clemson (10:20), Tennessee’s loss to Florida (13:37), and Notre Dame’s big win over Wisconsin (24:07), before previewing the biggest games of Week 5 (32:26).