That’s Sports Podcast
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBest friends and professional has-beens offer weekly musings on the world of sports with a teaspoon of nonsense.
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Alex Douglas On Creating Art, Fatherhood, And His New York Rangers
March 29, 2023 23:55 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThe guys are thrilled to welcome Alex Douglas to the show. They begin by asking him to represent the defendant Chris Kreider in his case against Carey Price in the TSP Court of Law (0:44), before learning about Alex's creative process for his impressive athlete portraits (6:41). Alex explains how his love for art began (14:05), and the winding road that brought him to a place where he now sells his digital paintings (18:46). Alex expounds on why he's a fan of the New York Rangers (24:34), an...
Hard-Nosed Guards: K-State's Markquis Nowell, UConn's Khalid El-Amin, Jon's Homie Orfan, Start-Bench-Cut (Game Winning Plays)
March 21, 2023 11:16 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBAlex and Jon offer their musings on the world of sports with a teaspoon of nonsense as they talk all things March Madness. They recall early memories of the tournament (2:37), and the specific players who influenced their own styles of play (3:57). The duo give their rationale for their Final Four predictions (7:33), and speak about the underdog narratives that are always present in the NCAA Tournament (11:18). Jon shoutouts his longtime homie and teammate Orfan, and explains how he played w...
To Trust or Distrust "The Process"? + Start-Bench-Cut (Infuriating Talents) w/ Ben Landsee
January 25, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBAlex is joined by Ben Landsee to discuss the origins and meaning of the phrase, "trust the process". Ben talks about Sam Hinke's unique approach he brought to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013 (9:52), and the analytical pioneers who influenced him. Ben outlines the benefits and limitations of Hinkie’s process (18:37), and how it affected the career trajectories of many highly touted draft picks (e.g. Jrue Holiday, Nerlens Noel, Michael Carter-Williams, Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons, and superstar...
Pittsburgh Fandom w/ Caleb Eckel, Cowher vs. Tomlin, Mario vs. Sid, Fleury vs. Murray, Start-Bench-Cut (Allen-Burrow-Mahomes)
January 18, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBAlex, Chris, and Josh are joined by Caleb Eckel to discuss all things Pittsburgh sports. Caleb reminisces about his earliest memories of being a young fan of the Penguins and Steelers (10:13), and his total disdain for the Pirates and their ownership (13:46). Caleb speaks to the blue-collared and tough culture of the City of Pittsburgh (15:56), and outlines the expectations the fanbase has for their athletes. Caleb then explains the complicated relationship some Steelers fans have with Head ...
Greatest Rivals, Curtis Is Fantasy King, Hove & Ali's Gambling Corner, Recapping The World Juniors, Start-Bench-Cut (NBA Centers)
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAlex and Jesse offer their musings on the world of sports with a teaspoon of nonsense as they recap the World Juniors including Connor Bedard's epic performance (2:28), and explain their polar opposite approaches to sports gambling (7:18). The duo marvel at Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin's long-standing rivalry, and appreciate their longevity as superstars (14:10), which leads to a riveting conversation about the greatest rivalries in sports history. They crown Curtis Metcalf as the King of...
When Your Job Becomes Your Self-Identity (The Unfolding Andrew Luck Story), Qualin Awards, Schooler Awards, Start-Bench-Cut (Athletes Who Hung On Too Long)
December 12, 2022 23:09 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBAlex, Jesse, and Josh offer their weekly musings on the world of sports with a teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss Laura Wagner's riveting piece in Defector that explains in detail the more precise circumstances that led to Andrew Luck's retirement and the negative effects of being a quarterback on his entire person outside of football (11:35). They offer their Qualin Award nominations (37:05) and their Schooler Award nominations (39:56) before playing a round of Start-Bench-Cut focused on at...
The Devils Are Good, Jason Robertson's Rise, Blue Jays Land Mattingly, Start-Bench-Cut (Pre-Game Meals)
December 06, 2022 17:41 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAlex and Jesse offer their musings on the sports world with a teaspoon of nonsense as they discuss Cal Peterson's demotion to the AHL (0:50), and how the New Jersey Devils are actually good again (4:43). They applaud Mitch Marner's record breaking point streak (10:44), and Jason Robertson's epic rise to stardom (12:45). The guys also talk Don Mattingly becoming the Blue Jays' new skipper (16:18), and Jacob deGrom's new contract with Texas (20:34). They finish with their Qualin and Schooler A...
Athletes We Love To Hate & Athletes We Hate To Love, Fantasy Football Corner, Schooler & Qualin Awards, Start-Bench-Cut (NHL Defensemen)
November 15, 2022 11:30 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBAlex, Curtis, and Jesse discuss the athletes they love to hate, and those they hate to love (4:27), e.g. Brad Marchand, Eli and Peyton Manning, Curt Schilling, and Tiger Woods. The conversation shifts to fantasy football as Curtis lays blame on the Indianapolis Colts for his underachieving fantasy football team (29:51). They guys take a moment to appreciate their friend Darcy's mad skills as a fantasy football GM (33:34), and then nominate their Schooler Awards for the most rookie play of th...
Our 2 Year Anniversary, The Connor Bedard Sweepstakes, Renaming The World Series, Start-Bench-Cut (Worst Ways To Die)
October 31, 2022 18:28 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBAlex, Jesse, and Josh discuss Connor Bedard's tremendous potential (3:34), praise and criticize Josh's Kings (14:00), and give their takes on the World Series (20:51). The guys overreact to the early storylines in this NHL season (32:29), give props to Anze Kopitar (39:42), and nominate their Schooler Awards (44:41). They finish the show with Qualin Awards (47:04), laugh at Hove getting locked out of his house (50:56), and play a morbid Start-Bench-Cut (Worst Ways To Die) (55:11).
Hockey Canada's Cover-ups, Changing Hockey's Toxic Culture, NBA Over/Unders, Start-Bench-Cut (NFL Defensive Stars)
October 18, 2022 16:48 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly musings on the world of sports. They catchup on what's been happening in their lives before discussing the harrowing findings of The Fifth Estate and Rick Westhead on Hockey Canada's long history of covering up sexual assaults (13:11). The guys talk about the toxic culture that has plagued hockey, and posit what needs to be done in order to change this culture (18:43). The crew then give their predictions for NBA over/unders for significant teams...
The Legend of Bailey Zappe, The Downfall of Kelly Gruber, NHL Over/Unders, PEDs & Tommy John
October 04, 2022 14:48 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly musings on the world of sports with a teaspoon of nonsense. Alex details the growing legend of Bailey Zappe (0:19), Jon and Josh give an update on the outcome of their bet from last season and their new bet (6:48). The guys summarize some headlines from their fantasy football league at the quarter pole of the season (10:43), Josh and Jesse bemoan and celebrate their NFL teams' results from Sunday (14:47), and the Alex and Jon remember Carl Englis...
The Underdog Story, Weak Link vs. Strong Link Sports (Gladwell), Start-Bench-Cut (Finkle-McCallum-Norwood)
September 12, 2022 23:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly musings on the world of sports with a teaspoon of nonsense. They recap a wild first Sunday of NFL football (6:53) including another Lions heartbreaking loss, the wild Steelers-Bengals ending, and Jon's Dolphins win over Ali's Patriots. Hove leads the group in a brief exploration of Malcolm Gladwell's weak link vs. strong link sports (13:33), the crew delves into the nuances of the underdog story (24:15), and why we're drawn to the underdog in spo...
Fantasy Football League Draft
September 05, 2022 19:27 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBAlex, Chris, Jon, Josh, Jesse, and new league member Curtis offer their teaspoon of nonsense as they record their fantasy football league draft. You, our valued listener, get special access to their asinine decision-making processes. Find out which two receivers Alex debated between to select as his final keeper (0:42), which defense went first off the board to defense-obsessed Jesse (20:41), and what fine establishment Chris recommended to Josh who needs to buy a new suit (27:36). Hear what...
Stanley Cup Final Preview
June 15, 2022 15:20 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBAlex, Jesse, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense as they preview the Stanley Cup Final. They wonder if the third consecutive time will indeed be the charm for Corey Perry (0:29), praise Andrei Vasilevskiy's dominance in elimination games (4:10), and laud Tampa Bay's scrappiness and depth (4:53). The boys talk about the Colorado Avalanche's supremacy in these playoffs (6:09), Cale Makar's prowess as the league's most electric defenseman (8:46), and the rest of the Avs' potent att...
NBA Finals Preview + The Bet
June 02, 2022 15:40 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAlex, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense as they preview the NBA Finals. They discuss how Ime Udoka has brought a level of toughness to the Celtics in his first season as head coach (8:09), the heroics of Jimmy Butler, and the lack of help he received from Heat teammates in the Eastern Conference Finals (11:15). The guys talk about the experience of Steve Kerr and the Warriors' core players, the narrative of Golden State winning pre-Kevin Durant and now trying to win post-...
Auston Matthews' 51 in 50, 'Yea or Nay': Jays' Home Run Jacket, Kershaw Yanked, 'Winning Time' Impressions, Celebrity Fans
April 17, 2022 16:36 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. Alex rants about Dave Roberts yanking Clayton Kershaw after 7 innings and only 80 pitches with a perfect game intact (0:33), the guys discuss HBO's 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' (12:18), and recap the NBA play-in games/preview the first round of the playoffs (18:38). The crew then turn to Auston Matthew's historic season (30:10), ponder their teams' biggest celebrity fans (35:30), and talk about the f...
Most Lopsided Trades, Resurging Raptors, Ironman Phil Kessel, Jayhawks Win National Title, Alex's MLB Predictions
April 10, 2022 12:18 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They start the show discussing the following NHL headlines: Mike Yeo healthy scratching reigning ironman Keith Yandle (0:27), the enigma that is Phil Kessel (5:15), and wonder how hockey without fighting would look (8:31). Alex outlines the most lopsided trades in sports history (13:35), including the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth to the rival Yankees, the Colts shipping John Elway to the Broncos, and the Nets sending Dr. J to t...
Early Retirements, A Cheetah Joins The Dolphins, Peacocks In The Sweet Sixteen, Start-Bench-Cut (Dionne-Sakic-Yzerman)
March 25, 2022 19:15 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. Prompted by the news of Ash Barty retiring from tennis, the guys discuss other famous early retirements (1:06), including Andrew Luck, Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Bjorn Borg, Bobby Orr, and Mark Spitz. The boys then talk about Tyreek Hill being traded from Kansas City to Jon's Miami Dolphins (25:00), recap the first two rounds of March Madness (30:02), and Jesse and Josh share their musings on the NHL trade deadline (36:36). T...
March Madness Extravaganza (Favourites, Cinderellas, Elvis Stojko, Wisconsin Badgers, Rerouted Flights)
March 19, 2022 22:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense as they preview the NCAA Men's Division 1 Tournament. They discuss the favourites (11:02), the potential Cinderella teams (16:27), and give their Final Four and National Champion predictions (21:42). We all find out why Chris hates the Wisconsin Badgers (24:51), the guys play Start-Bench-Cut focused on blue bloods (29:49), and finish with their Qualin Award nominations (37:53).
DC Simmonds on Lindell Wigginton, 'Westbrick', LeBron, and the Lakers, TrailBreakers Sports & Cards, Start-Bench-Cut (Point Guards)
March 11, 2022 15:20 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAlex, Chris, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They are joined by DC Simmonds (4:42), who discusses his group TrailBreakers Sports and Cards (5:49), Lindell Wigginton (9:39), and everything that's plagued his LA Lakers this season (16:04), including front office decisions, coaching, injuries, and Russell Westbrook's struggles. The crew talk about Russell Wilson being dealt to the Denver Broncos, Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay, and Calvin Ridley's suspension (32:58). ...
Our Top 3 Sports Moments, Phil Mickelson's Apology, Qualin Awards
February 24, 2022 18:55 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAlex, Chris, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They each reminisce about their top 3 moments as sports fans (1:02), including the top moments submitted by our valued listeners (2:08). Josh recounts the Miracle on Manchester in 1982 (8:02), and his LA Kings' two Stanley Cup victories (8:45). Chris remembers when his Chicago Cubs reversed the Curse of the Billy Goat (10:19), and when he witnessed Kobe Bryant's greatness as he sat courtside (12:07). Jon's moments include Vi...
Dumb Athletes w/ Evan Mumford, Start-Bench-Cut (Comedians), Bathtub Etiquette, Super Bowl LVI Recap, Calgary Flames As Cup Contenders
February 17, 2022 17:49 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh are joined by comedian and friend of the show Evan Mumford. They laugh at the idiocy of athletes, including Odell Beckham Jr., Jonathan Bernier, Marty Cordova, Plaxico Burress, and Vince Coleman (7:56). Evan plays a game of word association (23:43), and a few rounds of Start-Bench-Cut focusing on comedians (24:31). Josh inexplicably asks the guys about bathtub etiquette (31:44), the crew briefly discuss the LA Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory (33:29), and ponder the Ca...
The Baseball HOF Debate, The Role of Sports in Society, NFL Overtime Rules Must Change, Start-Bench-Cut (Hill-Kupp-Samuel)
January 27, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They debate the HOF cases for MLB players who tested positive for PEDs (8:43), specifically Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, as well as Pete Rose's ban from the HOF because of gambling on his own games. The guys engage in a spirited conversation on the role of sports in the grand scheme of life (25:27), recap the exhilarating Bills-Chiefs game (37:02), and suggest new NFL OT rules (48:12). The crew give their Championsh...
NFL Divisional Round Picks, Most Obnoxious NFL Fan Base, Habs Hire Kent Hughes, Start-Bench-Cut (Rivalries)
January 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAlex, Chris, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the Montreal Canadiens hiring Kent Hughes as their new General Manager (5:35), wonder what questions would be asked in the GM interview (10:03), and hype the Matthew Stafford vs. Tom Brady matchup on Sunday afternoon (15:26). The crew give their picks for the NFL Divisional Round (19:03), and preview all four of the matchups. The guys debate which NFL fan base is the most obnoxious (32:23), give their Qualin Awa...
Unwritten Rules, DeMar DeRozan's Resurgence, Stanley Cup Contenders, Jon Lester Calls It A Career, Start-Bench-Cut (Shot Blocks)
January 18, 2022 16:03 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the unwritten rules of sports, wonder whether or not they have merit and value, and debate if they should be followed (10:06). The crew talk about players who had an edge and blurred some of those lines surrounding unwritten rules (26:27), contending teams in the NHL (34:00), and the ceilings for the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls (43:48). The boys give their picks for NFL Wild Card Weekend (51:41), offer t...
Antonio Brown's Meltdown, Explosive Bengals, Josh's Mount Rushmore of LA Kings, Start-Bench-Cut (Epic Meltdowns)
January 09, 2022 20:05 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAlex, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. Jon laments his Miami Dolphins' disappointing loss to the Tennessee Titans (4:53), the crew discuss the ongoing saga of Antonio Brown (11:43), and Ja'Marr Chase's monster game (31:32). The boys wonder if the upstart Cincinnati Bengals are for real, and assess their chances in the playoffs (33:25). The guys then talk about the Vancouver Canucks' resurgence under Bruce Boudreau (39:27), surprising NHL teams (40:39), and Josh gives hi...
F1 Championship, 108th Grey Cup, Underrated CFL, Kevin Costner's Sports Movies, Pats Run Against The Wind, Thanks to the People of the World!
December 12, 2021 20:05 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBAlex, Chris, and Jon offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the 108th Grey Cup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (14:02), the underrated CFL (15:56), and give a recap of the bizarre Patriots-Bills matchup (23:01). The guys also discuss Kevin Costner's extensive list of great sports movies (31:31), the chances of the Leafs and Raptors winning a championship in 2022 (34:56), and the Detroit Lions finally getting a win (37:22). Alex talks about two you...
How Technology Has Changed Sports, Brendan Lemieux Bites Brady Tkachuk, AFC East Up For Grabs, Tyreek vs. Usain
December 05, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss Marcus Semien's awkward look in his introductory press conference with the Texas Rangers (0:47), Marc Bergevin being let go by the Montreal Canadiens (14:31), and how technology has changed sports (20:19). The crew converse about the Pats-Bills matchup on Monday night (41:01), the NFL MVP race (52:14), and their fantasy football league (54:36). They also talk about early title contenders in the NBA (56:03...
Return of the Pats, Canadian Olympic Goalies, Robbie Ray Wins AL Cy Young, Canadian Men's Soccer Team's Big Win
November 21, 2021 21:27 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the state of Canadian goaltenders a few months before the Beijing Olympics (8:53), how Jesse has Valeri Bure's helmet (21:29), and Robbie Ray winning the AL Cy Young Award (25:38). The guys converse about the Golden State Warriors having the NBA's best record (32:09), Canada's win over Mexico in Edmonton (37:27), and offer their Qualin Award nominations (40:15). The show finishes with a game of Start-Bench-Cut...
Kings vs. Leafs Recap, Carey Price's Recovery, Give Me One Reason [To Stay Here] As A Dolphins Fan
November 15, 2021 03:07 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. Chris and Josh begin the episode by recapping the Kings-Leafs game they watched last Monday night at Scotiabank Arena (12:20). The crew discuss Carey Price's statement regarding his mental health and substance use (19:03), a bizarre Week 9 in the NFL (25:03), and Jon plays Give Me One Reason [To Stay Here] focused on his Miami Dolphins (31:10). The guys talk about some feuds in the sports world, including Nikola Jokic...
Lack of Accountability From Chicago Blackhawks, Athletes As Role Models, The Enigmatic Aaron Rodgers, Start-Bench-Cut (NFL Kickers)
November 07, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 61 MBAlex, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They bemoan the lack of accountability with players, coaches, and team executives in the Chicago Blackhawks' organization (8:49) in response to the Jenner & Block report outlining sexual abuse against Kyle Beach. The guys hash out the age-old debate whether or not athletes are role models (22:50), discuss Aaron Rodgers' enigmatic response to being asked if he was vaccinated (31:11), and reflect on coaching their kids (41:04). They ...
The Courage of Kyle Beach, Miami Heat As Contenders, Blazing Calgary Flames, Give Me One Reason [To Stay Here] As A Habs Fan
October 31, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the report by law firm Jenner & Block re: Kyle Beach and the sexual abuse he endured as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks organization, and the subsequent lack of action taken by seven team executives (11:18). The guys converse about the fallout from Jon Gruden's sexist and racist email messages he sent a decade ago (29:27), early storylines from the beginning of the NBA season (35:18), and the most valu...
The Rational Fanatic (Brady vs. Stafford, Price vs. Quick), Is Gronk A First-Ballot Hall of Famer?, The Evander Kane Saga
October 10, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 59 MBAlex, Chris, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the ongoing Evander Kane saga (6:11), the MLB postseason (16:43), and give an update on their fantasy football league (22:26). The boys play two rounds of The Rational Fanatic: Tom Brady vs. Matthew Stafford (31:45), Carey Price vs. Jonathan Quick (51:42), while briefly derailing into a spirited debate about Rob Gronkowski's first-ballot Hall of Fame case (38:54), and wonder what is the hardest thing to do in sp...
Brady vs. Belichick, AL Wild Card Finish Line, How 'Bout Them Cowboys, Start-Bench-Cut (Iconic Baseball Fashion)
October 03, 2021 20:51 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They chat about the final push for the two AL wildcard spots between the Yanks, Sox, Jays, and Mariners (6:15), Justin Tucker's record setting field goal that vanquished Josh's Detroit Lions (11:21), and Jared Goff's struggles (12:50). The crew discuss whether a player has to win a championship to be considered a winner (14:32), Brady vs. Belichick in Foxborough on Sunday night (21:45), and wonder if the Dallas Cowboys are a...
"Josh, Turn Your Light Back On, I Want To Get A Profile Pic Of You"
September 27, 2021 00:25 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They dish on the major headlines from the young NFL season (5:49), including how Tom Brady doesn't age, the Carolina Panther's 3-0 start, the Detroit Lions' new QB, Tua Tagovailoa's fractured ribs, and Mac Jones' start to his career. Jon and Alex discuss their fantasy football league Fantasy Friends (20:57), whether it's generally better to start a WR or RB in the Flex in PPR formats (22:21), and their TSP Eliminator pool (2...
The Red-Hot Blue Jays, Larry Walker Enshrined, Mac vs. Tua, Leylah Fernandez's US Open Run
September 12, 2021 18:27 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, and Jon offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the apparent pettiness between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens with the offer sheet signing of Jesperi Kotkaniemi (8:30), Jack Campbell as the starting goalie in Toronto (14:00), and the streaking Toronto Blue Jays (16:04). The crew remember how phenomenal a ballplayer Hall of Famer Larry Walker was, and what he means to Canadian baseball fans (19:51). The guys preview the first week of the N...
'Raw Takes' | A Kraken Good Team?
July 22, 2021 19:15 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAlex and Josh bring you a teaspoon of nonsense as they watch and react to the Seattle Kraken's expansion draft. Alex explains how he suffered heart palpitations over the last 24 hours at the thought of his Habs losing Carey Price to the Kraken (1:07), and Josh expounds on his love affair with the Florida Panthers (3:11). The boys try to make sense of Seattle selecting Mark Giordano from Calgary (4:36), and highlight the theme of youthful talent that runs throughout GM Ron Francis' selections...
'Raw Takes' | Lightning Strikes Canadiens
July 12, 2021 03:54 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBAlex flies solo in the first installment of 'Raw Takes', TSP's unfiltered bonus episodes. He bemoans his Montreal Canadiens defeat at the hands of the the "Champa Bay" Lightning, and praises the prowess of goaltenders Carey Price and Conn Smythe winner Andrei Vasilevsky. Alex discusses Lauren Thiesen's thought-provoking article on Defector that ponders how good the Habs truly are, briefly touches on the key decisions GM Marc Bergevin needs to make this offseason, and what the future holds fo...
The Habs Return To The Stanley Cup Final, Carl Nassib's Courage, Great Players As Coaches, Start-Bench-Cut (Late-Night Talk Show Hosts)
June 27, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the improbability of the Habs making the Stanley Cup Final (5:53), Josh breaks down how Montreal defeated Las Vegas (15:22), Hove fires back at Alex's criticism of Marc Bergevin's tenure as general manager and when he drafted Cole Caufield (18:21), and Chris explains why Tampa Bay has to win this Stanley Cup (22:40). The boys talk about how Trae Young's confidence has his Hawks as legitimate title contenders (...
The Habs Return To The Stanley Cup Final, Carl Nassib's Courage, Trae Young's Confidence, Great Players As Coaches, Start-Bench-Cut (Late-Night Talk Show Hosts)
June 27, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss the improbability of the Habs making the Stanley Cup Final (5:53), Josh breaks down how Montreal defeated Las Vegas (15:22), Hove fires back at Alex's criticism of Marc Bergevin's tenure as general manager and when he drafted Cole Caufield (18:21), and Chris explains why Tampa Bay has to win this Stanley Cup (22:40). The boys talk about how Trae Young's confidence has his Hawks as legitimate title contenders (...
The Immorality of Astronomical Salaries, LeBron Blasts NBA For Injuries, Alex Chooses Between Carey, Kawhi, and Tom
June 19, 2021 20:38 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They consider the staggeringly enormous salaries of the richest athletes in the world, and the immorality of these colossal earnings (7:42). The crew talk about LeBron James' comments regarding injuries to NBA All-Stars (29:06), discuss the final four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup playoffs (44:14), and Josh asks Alex a most difficult hypothetical involving three of his favourite athletes (48:41). The squad offer ...
Competitive Edge Or Cheating? (Spider Tack, Superteams), Formula 1 and Mini Ponies, CN Tower Shines Bleu, Blanc, et Rouge
June 13, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 62 MBAlex, Chris, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They debate where to draw the line when it comes to gaining a competitive edge versus cheating in sports (4:15), whether quitting on a team in order to leave and form a superteam can be considered a form of cheating (20:31), and MLB's luxury tax and soft salary cap versus NBA/NFL/NHL's hard salary caps (25:31). The crew discuss how the NBA playoffs (32:00) and NHL playoffs (37:13) are shaking out. The guys muddle through the...
A Maple Leafs Postmortem w/ Kellen Barrett (Carey Price's Brilliance, Mitch Marner's Struggles, John Tavares' Injury, Who's To Blame?)
June 06, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBAlex, Jesse, Jon, and Josh are joined by diehard Leafs fan Kellen Barrett to discuss yet another agonizing collapse by his team (6:53). Kellen expresses his frustration with this version of his team as he thought they were primed for a Stanley Cup run (11:46), and explains how this defeat to the Habs stings much worse than the 2013 collapse to the Bruins (13:11). The guys discuss Carey Price's masterful play in these playoffs so far (14:53), and Mitch Marner's playoff struggles (19:05). Josh...
Start-Bench-Cut (MacKinnon-Matthews-McDavid), Habs vs. Leafs Playoff Matchup, A-Rod And The Packers, The Competitive AL East
May 16, 2021 19:02 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. Hove starts the show by calling on the rest of his compadres on their "weak takes" on the Tom Wilson incident (4:11), and offers his own perspective. The crew look into the latest drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (16:52), the Montreal Canadiens vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff matchup (30:09), and the other first round NHL playoff matchups (34:20). The guys discuss the disappointing Toronto...
Tom Wilson Plays The Bully, New York Rangers vs. George Parros, NBA Title Contenders, Brett Hull's 'Gloria', Start-Bench-Cut (Da Bears)
May 09, 2021 17:17 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBAlex, Chris, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense, Alex starts the show by gushing about Kawhi Leonard's prowess during the Toronto Raptors' title run in 2019 (0:42), and how Pascal Siakam is neither a clutch performer or a franchise player (5:27). The crew discuss Tom Wilson sucker punching Pavel Buchnevich and throwing Artemi Panarin violently to the ice (6:53), and the fallout from George Parros' controversial decision to not suspend Wilson (11:50). The guys try to make s...
Mac Jones To The Pats, Drama In Green Bay, Seattle Kraken's Expansion Draft, Ugliest Jerseys Of All Time
May 02, 2021 21:13 - 55 minutes - 51 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense. They discuss Mac Jones being drafted by the Patriots (1:05), Justin Fields drafted by the Bears (5:41), and other headlines from the first round of the NFL Draft. The crew delve into the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (10:35), the NHL playoff race (17:06), and Connor McDavid's astounding point streak (19:17). The fellas push back on the Vegas Golden Knights' exemption from the Seattle Kraken's expansi...
Pete Nojd's NFL Mock Draft (Justin Fields To The 49ers, DeVonta Smith To The 'Phins, Mac Jones To The Pats), Start-Bench-Cut (Mortal Kombat/Street Fighter)
April 25, 2021 21:06 - 1 hour - 62 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh are joined by TSP's NFL Draft expert Pete Nojd, who breaks down all things surrounding the 2021 NFL Draft. Pete sees the major storyline as the five highly touted quarterbacks being drafted in the first round, Trey Lance's outstanding athleticism (5:08), and Kyle Pitts' insanely high ceiling (7:02). Pete presents his Mock Draft for the top 15 picks (9:00), including these notable predictions: (#3) San Francisco 49ers draft Justin Fields (11:08), (#4) Atlanta...
Pete Nojd's NFL Mock Draft (Justin Fields To The 49ers, DeVonta Smith To The 'Phins, Mac Jones To The Pats), The Cities That Deserve NHL Franchises, Start-Bench-Cut (Mortal Kombat/Street Fighter)
April 25, 2021 21:06 - 1 hour - 62 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh are joined by TSP's NFL Draft expert Pete Nojd, who breaks down all things surrounding the 2021 NFL Draft. Pete sees the major storyline as the five highly touted quarterbacks being drafted in the first round, Trey Lance's outstanding athleticism (5:08), and Kyle Pitts' insanely high ceiling (7:02). Pete presents his Mock Draft for the top 15 picks (9:00), including these notable predictions: (#3) San Francisco 49ers draft Justin Fields (11:08), (#4) Atlanta...
Del Jones On "At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America", Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup Chances, DiDi Richards' Comeback, Start-Bench-Cut (Acuna-Guerrero-Soto-Tatis)
April 18, 2021 22:22 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's milestone of passing Ed Belfour for sole possession of fourth most wins by a goaltender (5:50), the Toronto Maple Leafs' chances of winning their first Stanley Cup since 1967 (8:56), and takeaways from the young MLB season (20:17). The crew offer their Qualin Awards (23:54), and play a round of Start-Bench-Cut focused on budding MLB superstars (30:06). Alex interviews longtime USA Today columnist and author Del Jones to discuss hi...
Del Jones On "At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America", DiDi Richards' Comeback, Start-Bench-Cut (Acuna-Guerrero-Soto-Tatis)
April 18, 2021 22:22 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBAlex, Chris, Jesse, Jon, and Josh discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's milestone of passing Ed Belfour for sole possession of fourth most wins by a goaltender (5:50), the Toronto Maple Leafs' chances of winning their first Stanley Cup since 1967 (8:56), and takeaways from the young MLB season (20:17). The crew offer their Qualin Awards (23:54), and play a round of Start-Bench-Cut focused on budding MLB superstars (30:06). Alex interviews longtime USA Today columnist and author Del Jones to discuss hi...