Proficient Fans Sports Podcast
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsJoin CB and Clay on Proficient Fans, where two sports enthusiasts unleash their unfiltered passion and opinions. No holds barred, we dive deep into the sports world, discussing the highs, lows, and everything in between. Get ready for insights, lively debates, and a whole lot of sports love.
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Appeal
August 07, 2022 15:37 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBEPISODE 200! CB and Clay are disappointed with Deshaun Watson’s 6 game suspension and believe with the NFL appeal, justice will be served properly. Stephen Ross, the owner of the Miami Dolphins, also makes headlines with tampering and tanking scandals. We break down our final NFL division and rank each team by division, focusing on the AFC North.
Watch This
July 31, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBCB and Clay look at Kyler Murray’s and Zion Williamson’s new contracts and the specific stipulations that were put in place. We break down the NFC North positional rankings. The Dynasty Vol. 2 fantasy football league draft order is revealed on air and we discuss what players to look for early on in your dynasty drafts.
It's Just Money
July 26, 2022 02:45 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBCB and Clay are impressed with James Harden’s decision to take less money to bring more talent to the city of brotherly love. Would Boston be better with Kevin Durant if it costs them multiple young talents? We rank the AFC East by position and discover it was tougher than anticipated.
Wild, Wild, East
July 17, 2022 15:37 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBCB and Clay keep the NFL Division Positional Ranking train moving and break down the NFC East this week. Did we finally come to a disagreement on some of these positions? The Steelers no longer play at Heinz Field? PSA to all football coaches and coaches of summer sports to keep your athletes hydrated!
Carolina QB Battle
July 10, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBCB and Clay talk about Skip Bayless and his top 5 NBA players. We reflect on Baker Mayfield being traded to the Carolina Panthers. Does he start over Sam Darnold? The Las Vegas Raiders hire Sandra Douglass Moran, who becomes the NFL’s first female black president. As we continue our NFL divisional positional rankings, we look to the stacked AFC West.
We Forgot About You, So Here's Your Shoutout
July 03, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBCB and Clay discuss what championship fighting looks like and recap UFC 276. We deep dive the fact USC and UCLA will be joining the Big Ten Conference in the near future. How can the Power 5 conferences provide more meaning to the conference championship game? We continue our breakdown of positional rankings, focusing on the NFC West. #ProficientFans #SportsPodcast #SportsAreLife #KalamazooPodcast #UFC #UFC276 #NCAA #NCAAfootball #NCAAbasketball #B1G #BigTen #Pac12 #USC #UCLA #ConferenceExpa...
Time To LIV
June 26, 2022 15:45 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBCB and Clay provide a lengthy, but solid podcast this week. We take a look at the NBA draft and how the Detroit Pistons are shaping up to be a good team in the near future. What is the LIV golf tour and why are so many top golfers leaving the PGA Tour for it? We rank the AFC South by position and may have some questionable decisions!
Chef MVP
June 21, 2022 02:32 - 1 hour - 37 MBCB and Clay have been watching hockey, which means Proficient Fans has hockey to talk about. The Warriors win their 4th ring in the last 7 years. Is NBA Finals MVP Steph Curry a top ten all-time NBA player? Is Kyrie on his way out of Brooklyn? We rank teams in the NFC South by position. #proficientfans #sportspodcast #sportsarelife #kalamazoopodcast #NHL #NHLplayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #ColoradoAvalanche #TampaBayLightning #NBA #NBAfinals #GoldenStateWarriors #BostonCeltics #StephCurry #MVP...
Lightning Strikes Again
June 14, 2022 02:19 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBCB and Clay are masters of making something out of nothing. The Tampa Bay Lightning will attempt to win their third straight Stanley Cup Trophy, but the talented Colorado Avalanche stand in their way. Steph Curry and the Warriors are tied at 2-2 against Jayson Tatum and the Celtics in the NBA Finals. We talk about the Detroit Lions “Inside the Den” YouTube series and about how fun it’s going to be to watch them on Hard Knocks this fall. #proficientfans #sportspodcast #sportsarelife #kalamazo...
Reel It In
June 07, 2022 02:20 - 53 minutes - 25 MBCB and Clay discuss the possibility of a new NBA All-Star voting system. The Golden State Warriors are battling it out against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Aaron Donald signs an extension with the Los Angeles Rams and becomes the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. #proficientfans #sportspodcast #sportsarelife #kalamazoopodcast #NBA #NBAallstar #NBAplayoffs #NBAfinals #goldenstatewarriors #bostonceltics #NFL #losangelesrams #aarondonald #ryanfitzpatrick #frankgore
Pressure Creates Diamonds
May 29, 2022 15:50 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBCB and Clay agree that Golden State is looking dominant again, advancing to the NBA Finals. Will Jimmy Butler lead the Heat to another NBA Finals, or will Jason Tatum put on a show, helping the Celtics make their first NBA Finals since 2010? The NFL is considering alternative ways to celebrate the Pro Bowl to increase viewership. Is Baker Mayfield headed to Seattle? #proficientfans #sportspodcast #sportsarelife #NBA #NBAplayoffs #NBAfinals #goldenstatewarriors #dallasmavericks #bostonceltics...
Amicably
May 22, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBCB and Clay catch up on the NBA playoffs. Can Luka overcome the Warriors? Is the Heat/Celtics series the best matchup this postseason? The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are still underway. Mike McDaniel passes the vibe check and more. Are you in support of Sheila Ford or should she sell the team? CB attempts to use the word amicably.
Mean Muggin'
May 17, 2022 02:36 - 1 hour - 28 MBCB and Clay look at the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Championship matchups and make their predictions on both series. Clay has been mediocre at best in predicting the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and recaps the postseason thus far. Tom Brady agrees to an astonishing contract to become an NFL broadcaster for Fox once he retires. You will be blown away to hear how much he is getting paid.
Broke The Code
May 10, 2022 02:41 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBCB and Clay dive into dynasty fantasy football league drafts and touch on draft preferences. Ja Morant hurt his during a rough play against Jordan Poole. Was the knee grab intentional or is the NBA just a soft league? The NBA playoffs are turning up and we recap the series records. Clay recaps his NHL Stanley Cup playoff bracket. UFC 274 offered brutal front-kick knockouts and fights that barely had any fighting.
Mock vs. Draft
May 01, 2022 17:10 - 2 hours - 58.6 MBCB and Clay are pretty accurate through the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Celtics sweep the Nets and the Warriors seem to be back to their old ways. The NFL Draft is complete and we recap the craziness that played out in the first round. How close was the Proficient Fans NFL Mock Draft 1.0 to the actual NFL Draft’s first round?
NFL Mock Draft 1.0
April 25, 2022 01:45 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBCB and Clay celebrate Miguel Cabrera joining the 3000 hit club and becoming the 7th player in history to hit another milestone. We take a look at the NBA playoffs as teams are looking to advance through the first round. The official Proficient Fans Mock Draft 1.0 is complete.
NFC Draft Needs
April 19, 2022 03:23 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBCB and Clay chat about the NBA playoffs and cover their brackets. Do their NBA Champions align with your bracket? With the NFL draft next week, we recap the NFC draft needs and what we believe these teams are in the hunt for.
AFC Draft Needs
April 10, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBCB and Clay congratulate Kansas on their historic 16-point comeback in the National Championship, defeating North Carolina. The Los Angeles Lakers are officially knocked out of playoff contention. UFC 273 did not disappoint with some fantastic fights. We discuss the AFC Conference and each team’s draft needs prior to the NFL Draft.
Blue Bloods
April 03, 2022 16:46 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBCB and Clay both have their opinions on the new NFL playoff overtime rule change. Does defense even win championships anymore? We look at the Final Four games and give their predictions for the National Championship. We take a look at Coach K’s historic career as we show our appreciation for his contributions to the game of basketball.
Eff Them Picks
March 27, 2022 16:06 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBCB and Clay can’t believe all of the NFL trades and signings March has brought us alone. Mike McDaniel is already making waves in Miami and made a trade to bring Tyreek Hill to South Beach. What will the NFL draft look like after all of these first-round picks have been traded? We catch up on March Madness and are wondering where the heck the high seeded schools are. Paolo Banchero has helped carry the Blue Devils to Coach K’s 13th Final Four appearance, now the most all-time appearances by ...
Alpha Dawg
March 22, 2022 02:19 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBCB and Clay are fresh off vacation and are still adjusting, but still provide you with a solid sports conversation. The NFL action has been non-stop with blockbuster trade deals and free agents signing left and right. March has been nothing short of Madness as brackets continue to bust. No one is perfect this year and sports fans wouldn’t have it any other way.
Rocky Mountain Russell
March 14, 2022 00:41 - 1 hour - 28 MBCB and Clay can confirm that we will all get a 162-game baseball season and address some of the rule changes. There were some massive trades in the NFL, including Russell Wilson being traded to the Broncos and Aaron Rodgers resigning in Green Bay. It’s March and you know what that means… March Madness and Selection Sunday is complete.
Coach K
March 06, 2022 16:47 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBCB and Clay make the most of the week! The NFL combine is underway and there is so much speed in this year's draft class. Are Kyler Murray and his agent, Erik Burkhardt, out of line with their aggressive contract statement? The NFL drops COVID-19 protocol league-wide. Coach Mike Krzyzewski plays his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, capping off a 47-year career.
Timeout
February 27, 2022 17:19 - 1 hour - 35 MBCB and Clay dive into the USWNT winning their equal pay lawsuit and the USSF agreeing to a settlement. How will this play out moving forward and why do some former USWNT players feel differently than current players do? Juwan Howard lost his cool on Wisconsin’s coaching staff for an unwritten rule. What does this say to the kids he is responsible for? Tom Izzo ties Bob Knight in B1G wins with a team after upsetting (4) Purdue. The NFL and XFL reach a collaborative agreement and we reflect on...
Get Out of Here
February 20, 2022 02:17 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBCB and Clay are still waiting to see Tom Izzo tie Bob Knight’s B1G wins because the Spartans can’t seem to figure it out as of late. The NBA celebrates its 75th anniversary by selecting the top 75 players of all time. We cover who we believe got snubbed and who we would like to see on the all-time list. The NFL 2022 draft order is set and we look into pre-draft preparation.
California Love
February 15, 2022 03:29 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBCB and Clay recap Super Bowl 56. Matthew Stafford leads the Los Angeles Rams to victory over Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. We look at the list of ‘NFL Honors’ award winners from the 2021 season. Odell Beckham Jr. suffers a non-contact torn ACL on the same knee he injured in Cleveland in 2020. The 76ers deal Ben Simmons to Brooklyn and get superstar James Harden in return.
Class-Less Action
February 06, 2022 16:46 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBCB and Clay have a ton of football to talk about. Should the Super Bowl be played on a Saturday or stick to the traditional Sunday evening kickoff? Why does San Francisco want to trade away Jimmy Garoppolo after he led them to the NFC Conference Championship? Brain Flores files a class-action lawsuit against the NFL. Tom Brady officially retires from the NFL and Washington announces their new team name is the Commanders.
New Faces and Old
January 30, 2022 16:06 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBCB and Clay are disappointed Barry Bonds was snubbed out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Michigan State wins big against rival Michigan. The Rams defeat the Buccaneers to advance to the NFC Championship game to face off against the 49ers. Will Tom Brady officially retire after hearing the rumors he intends to? The Bills and Chiefs game was one to remember as the Chiefs came out on top in OT and are now ready to face the Bengals in the AFC Championship game. Should the NFL change its overtime r...
Wild Card Weekend
January 23, 2022 17:37 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBCB and Clay have enjoyed the NFL playoffs up to this point. The Cincinnati Bengals defeat the Tennessee Titans on the road on the back of Evan McPherson and his foot. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers fall short at Lambeau Field losing to the San Francisco 49ers 13-10 on a last second field goal. Was that the last time we will see Rodgers in a Packers jersey? Can the Los Angeles Rams take down the GOAT Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs mee...
These Dawgs Bite
January 17, 2022 01:07 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBCB and Clay recap the college football National Championship and how the Bulldogs snap a 41-year title drought. The 2021 NFL season hasn’t ended, but that hasn’t stopped 9 organizations from firing general managers, head coaches, and their supporting cast. Clay wins the Proficient Fans NFL Pick’em for 2021. We catch up on the NFL playoffs.
BOOM!
January 09, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBCB and Clay are bummed about the Michigan State vs. Michigan basketball game was canceled due to COVID. Klay Thompson is back for the Warriors and CB doesn’t understand why fans want to trade away Russell Westbrook. We talk about John Madden and the impact he made on the game of football. What is going on with Antonio Brown? Clay takes the lead on CB in NFL pick’em going into week 18.
To Be Expected
January 02, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBCB and Clay recap some of the college football bowl games and discuss the impact bowl games have on the NFL draft. Michigan State defeats Pittsburgh in the Peach Bowl. We take a look at the NFL playoff picture. We both made a fantasy football championship! We recap NFL week 16 pick’em.
A Bag of Gifts
December 26, 2021 16:31 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBCB and Clay hope everyone had a great Christmas! We recap our Christmas and time spent with family. We cover our NFL week 16 pick’em and look at some teams' current roster situations. Aaron Rodgers breaks Brett Favre’s touchdown passing record on Christmas day.
Thank You
December 19, 2021 17:26 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBCB and Clay look at the Peach Bowl matchup between Pittsburgh and Michigan State. How should schools feel when their star athletes opt out of Bowl Games to focus on preparing for the NFL draft? Urban Meyer was fired as the Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. We look at NFL week 15 pick’em and our fantasy football playoffs outlook.
Cool, Calm, and Collected
December 12, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBCB and Clay congratulate Bryce Young on winning the Heisman Trophy, but shed light on how a Heisman candidate should be measured. We run through our NFL week 13 recap and week 14 pick’em. During this episode, we squirrel into conversations about helping friends with their glow-up, race, and gratitude. We have never been more proud of discussing topics off subject.
Yall Must Have Forgot
December 05, 2021 17:16 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBMultiple college football coaches on the move, including Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley. College football conference champions have been named and we look at the college football playoff picture and make our predictions on what we think it will be and what it rightfully should be. We run through our NFL week 12 pick’em challenge and make our week 13 predictions.
Better Lucky Than Good
November 28, 2021 16:50 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBCB and Clay recap the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament and talk about what we have seen so far from Michigan State. Michigan upsets Ohio State to compete for a B1G Championship. We reflect on Mel Tucker’s second season as the Spartan head coach. Clay takes a lead in the NFL pick’em and we look at week 12’s games.
Turkey and Football. Any Questions?
November 21, 2021 17:07 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBCB and Clay are excited to hear Michigan State is working on a long-term contract extension for Mel Tucker. Ohio State continues to own the B1G in football. We break down the NFL and make our week 11 pick’em selections. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our followers. We are so thankful for all of you and appreciate all of your support.
Side Effects May Occur
November 14, 2021 17:35 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBCB and Clay speculate on the Morris Bros. and Jokic Bros. beef. College basketball is back and we catch up on Izzo’s first week of play. The Michigan State Spartans bounce back on the gridiron defeating the Maryland Terrapins in East Lansing. The NFL gets shaken up with Von Miller being traded and Odell Beckham Jr. both becoming L.A. Rams. We are both in our feels after a video welcoming Cam Newton back home in Carolina.
I Must Break You
November 08, 2021 02:40 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBCB and Clay recap UFC 268 and Canelo claiming another belt. The Atlanta Braves in the World Series, but are games being televised too late for fans to watch? Henry Ruggs III in big trouble after a deadly vehicle collision results in deaths. Did Aaron Rodgers lie to the NFL about being vaccinated? Week 9 of the NFL had some crazy upsets and we look at them during our NFL pick’em segment.
K9 For Heisman
November 01, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBCB and Clay dissect the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game. Does Jim Harbaugh have much more time as Michigan’s head coach? Kenneth Walker III became a serious Heisman candidate this weekend. Does pulling a pitcher who is throwing a perfect game through 5 innings in the World Series make sense? Can the Cardinals continue their success without J.J. Watt? We break down our week 7 and week 8 selections for NFL pick’em.
Lumberjacks Belong At The Woodshed
October 24, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBCB and Clay start off with an awesome speed dating idea. The Atlanta Braves will face the Houston Astros in the World Series. The NBA releases their 75th Anniversary All-Time team. Were there some players that got snubbed? The 6 University of Michigan will battle the 8 Michigan State Spartans for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The NFL pick’em challenge is neck and neck. We make out NFL week 7 picks.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
October 18, 2021 02:42 - 2 hours - 120 MBCB and Clay are excited for more NHL coverage on ESPN in hopes it creates interest in new fans of the sport. We could not have been more wrong on guessing the four MLB teams in the Conference Series. The Brooklyn Nets are moving forward without Kyrie Irving. Did they make the right decision? The Proficient Fans make their predictions on the NBA divisional champions. What dictates how high a school should be ranked in the AP poll? The NFL finishes its investigation on Bruce Allen and the Wash...
Football in London
October 10, 2021 15:05 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBCB and Clay cover the Fury v Wilder fight. Should LiAngelo Ball be on an NBA roster? We make our MLB postseason predictions. Michigan State moves to 6-0. NFL week 4 recap and week 5 predictions.
Pick'em Heating Up
October 03, 2021 15:49 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBCB and Clay cover the Lakers outlook for the 2021-2022 season which starts 10/4. How does Kyrie Irving being unvaccinated and not eligible to play in home games affect the Nets season? Michigan State moves to 5-0, but does their play show an undefeated effort? We recap week 3 of the NFL and make our week 4 predictions.
The Woodshed
September 26, 2021 16:52 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBUSA! USA! CB and Clay recap the Ryder Cup through two days and the crazy energy this matchup has brought to the game of golf. Michigan State wins in overtime against Nebraska at The Woodshed. We recap NFL week 2 pick’em challenge and cover our week 3 picks.
The Flu Episode
September 20, 2021 17:04 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBCB comes into this episode banged up. Luckily, Clay takes over and puts the team on his back. The show must go on! CB and Clay recap week 1 of the NFL and check to see how week 1 pick'em went. We make our NFL week 2 predictions. Michigan State earns a huge win on the road against the Miami Hurricanes. Are you drinking the Spartan Kool-Aid? Either way, Tuck Comin’!
Spartan Pride
September 12, 2021 16:13 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBGO GREEN! CB and Clay spent their Saturday in East Lansing rooting on the Spartans with family. How did Michigan State look and how do we feel after two games of football? We reflect on the Cowboys vs. Buccaneers game last Thursday. NFL week one predictions are made as the pick’em challenge is now underway.
Wildcat Tamer
September 05, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBCB and Clay celebrate Michigan State football getting off to a hot start defeating Northwestern on the road. College football is back in full force and there were some awesome games played Saturday. We discuss how much fun tailgating is for sporting events. The Bucs and Cowboys start the 2021 NFL season Thursday.
NFL Division Predictions
August 29, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBCB and Clay look at the Michigan State football schedule and predict the Spartans’ outcome week to week. We look at each division in the NFL and make our predictions on who will win their respective division and who could claim a wild card spot.