Fighting Fire With Fire: The AJ Rose Show

FFWF Ep 147: 2026 Oscars Best Picture Preview w/Adam Winograd by AJ Rose

FFWF returns once again, and AJ welcomes first time pod guest Adam Winograd! The two break down each of the 10 movies nominated for Best Picture at the 2025 Academy Awards, give their picks for who they think will win, and sprinkle in discussions about some of the other 2025 Oscar races.

AJ and Joe Orrico (@noexpertFF on Twitter) make their selections for the "All-Joy" team, aka the Fantasy Football players who are going to bring the most joy to fantasy teams during the 2024 NFL season.

AJ returns after over a year away to preview the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference Finals matchups with friend and fellow basketball fanatic Gabriel Richi.

AJ welcomes back his two best friends and the first two guests from Episode 1 of FFWF, Sam Hannon and Elliot Bruce, to discuss the four NBA Play-In games and make predictions for the NBA playoffs.

AJ gives his thoughts on the passing of Bill Russell, the new Beyoncé album RENAISSANCE, the recent blockbuster movies NOPE and TOP GUN: MAVERICK, and the experience of seeing summer baseball in person.

AJ records his first podcast in over a year and gives a brief life update, as well as the plan for FFWF moving forward!

AJ and Sam dive in to the recently released documentary series about Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, discuss whether Julian Edelman is a Hall of Famer, and draft the activities they're most looking forward to after getting vaccinated.

AJ brings in Sam, Elliot, and Emily "Hutch" Hutchinson to discuss, among other things, Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

AJ and Elliot break down this weekend's AFC and NFC Championship games, who they think will win and why, their favorite storylines, and give obituaries to the careers of Drew Brees and Phillip Rivers.

AJ and Elliot go through each of the six NFL Wild Card Weekend matchups in chronological order, picking both who they think will win and who will cover the spread. Then they give their Super Bowl picks.

AJ brings on friends and podcast veterans Eddie, Jake, and Nathan to discuss their favorite songs and albums of 2020!

AJ welcomes Marty Willis Jr., making his podcast debut, to talk about the latest release from Ariana Grande, "Positions". Together they break down their favorite songs, where Ariana ranks among the current pop stars, and where they'd like to see her go from here.

AJ welcomes co-worker and fellow coach Zeus Pedersen on the pod for his podcast debut. The two discuss what it's been like coaching kids during COVID, their favorite superheroes, the roles superheroes play in the lives of the kids they coach, and their expectations for the upcoming shows and movies in the MCU.

AJ, Duran, and Seth break down every team in the NBA's Eastern Conference, grading their offseason moves, predicting whether each team will be better or worse, and ultimately predicting who will represent the East in the 2021 NBA Finals.

AJ brings back friend of the pod Dan Perez to break down each of the 15 teams in the NBA's Western Conference, how their offseason moves will affect the upcoming season, and who we think will ultimately represent the West in the 2021 NBA Finals.

AJ and Sam celebrate Joe Biden winning the 2020 Presidential Election, discuss the abysmal performance by the Democratic party in the down-ballot Congressional races, and ponder what the next few weeks and months will look like.

AJ and guest Amanda Stokes break down Taylor Swift's recent release "Folklore", including its overarching storylines, where it ranks in Taylor's discography, their favorite tracks, and more!

AJ posts his first pod in months to briefly reflect on the NBA Bubble, which was a massive success, and also to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers and Lebron James.

AJ and Eddie express their joy at having the NBA back in their lives, and break down how the Celtics fared in their first two games against the Bucks and Blazers, as well as who they think is going to win the NBA title, and why they're both rooting for the Houston Rockets.

AJ welcomes new friend of the pod Phil Levine, who works in the world of advertising. Phil helps break down how big companies are approaching advertising during the pandemic, what they SHOULD be doing to help local and small businesses, and what we can do as consumers.

AJ and Sam take a longer, in-depth look at Bernie Sanders' 2020 Campaign, its highs and lows, and its lasting impact. They then briefly discuss Joe Biden and his strategy as he tries to become President.

AJ and Sam discuss Bernie Sanders suspending his presidential campaign, what the NFL, NBA, and MLB are doing to try to produce content in the middle of a pandemic, Sam gives his review of the new Louis C.K. special, and the two give a brief update on their lives in quarantine.

AJ discusses some of the musical topics that have been on his mind over the last week, including Dua Lipa's excellent new album, Frank Ocean's two latest singles, and the passing of the great Bill Withers.

AJ welcomes first-time podcast guest and avid reader Kate Lewis to recommend some books to read during the weeks and months of quarantining ahead.

Sam and AJ discuss some of the ways they've been keeping themselves entertained while quarantining themselves to stay safe from Coronavirus. They also briefly touch on Tom Brady being a Buccaneer, famous people who have contracted the virus, and more.

AJ and Sam reunite to discuss Tom Brady announcing that he will not be returning to the New England Patriots. They share some of their favorite Brady memories, and ponder the future of the Patriots without him.

AJ and old friend (and FFWF's oldest and biggest supporter) Eric Simpson check in on the 2020 Democratic Primary race between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.

A reflection on the tragic event that claimed the lives of nine people in Calabasas, CA, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.

Sam and AJ discuss the possible impeachment of Donald Trump, the end (hopefully) of the Antonio Brown saga, cancel culture, and Sam tells a story about cake.

AJ and Sam shake off the cobwebs and start the fall right with the Season 4 Premiere of FFWF. They cover what they've been up to over the summer, #FallThings, the 2020 Election, Hurricane Dorian, Super Bowl Predictions, and more!

AJ brings on the biggest Marvel fan he knows, Frank Campagna, to discuss the latest and biggest movie in the history of the MCU, Avengers: Endgame. Frank talks about his personal history with comic books, the things he loved about Endgame, and where the MCU goes from here.

AJ and Sam bring back old friends Liz Rock and Phil Nash to discuss the criticism of the most recent episode of Game Of Thrones (spoiler-free, because of course Sam hasn't seen it yet). Why do "some people" feel the need to trash what was clearly a great episode of television?

Sam and AJ give their #SoHotRightNow recommendations, recap the starts of the NBA and NHL playoffs, Sam gives a lengthy rant on "Earth Day", they reel off a quick social-media themed edition of Rank U, Next, and even cover a topic that they rarely discuss: religion. Instagram: www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected] Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4jqBFDnZbiG…7PSImLeT0zVg1C9Q Google Play: play.google.com/music/m/I4umjk7vk…_The_AJ_Rose_Show

AJ brings back Duran and Seth to talk about their favorite things from the NBA season, give their All-NBA Teams and Awards Ballots, and predict what will happen in the 2019 Playoffs.

AJ and old friend of the pod Dan Perez do a deep dive on Jordan Peele's new movie "Us", breaking it down from every angle. Warning: SPOILERS.

AJ asks Sam an important question about the podcast going forward, they give out their #SoHotRightNow recommendations, and do a #RankUNext on Bags of Chips.

AJ and Sam talk Robert Kraft, Michael Cohen, give out their #SoHotRightNow recommendations, and preview their next edition of Rank U, Next.

AJ and Sam return after a week off by bringing back "How Was Your Day?", discussing the Grammys, giving their "So Hot Right Now" recommendations, and admitting how nervous they are about the Boston Celtics. Plus: Dungeons & Dragons, ASMR, the usual Trump chaos, and more!

AJ welcomes back Alex Cimino to discuss Super Bowl LIII, whether the game was entertaining, and what it means for the legacies of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. They then cover all things NBA; the trade deadline, Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Anthony Davis, James Harden, and more.

For the third year in a row, Sam and AJ present SUPER BALL MEDIA DAY, a Super Bowl preview show that includes predictions, prop bets, and this year, even a little Super Bowl-themed ASMR. There weren't as many guests (or as many women, our apologies) in this year's Media Day, but Phil Nash and Liz Rock helped Sam and AJ pick up the slack. Instagram: www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected] Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4jqBFDnZbiG…7PSImLeT0zVg1C9Q Google Play: play.google.com/music/m/I4umjk7vk…_The_AJ_Rose_Show

In their first pod of 2019, Sam and AJ discuss AJ's 26th birthday, bring back "Good Ideas with Elliot Bruce", and give out their #SoHotRightNow recommendations. Instagram: www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected] Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4jqBFDnZbiG…7PSImLeT0zVg1C9Q Google Play: play.google.com/music/m/I4umjk7vk…_The_AJ_Rose_Show

AJ welcomes back old friend of the pod Jacob Kinder and the two make their picks for six different end-of-year music categories: Album of the Year (3:37), Song of the Year (13:13), Most Slept On (18:06), Best Moment (22:17), Who Won 2018? (28:40), and What's Gonna Last? (35:40) Instagram: www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected] Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4jqBFDnZbiG…7PSImLeT0zVg1C9Q Google Play: play.google.com/music/m/I4umjk7vk…_The_AJ_Rose_Show

AJ welcomes old friends Eric, Megan, and Sam to discuss the newest installment of the Super Smash Bros series, Super Smash Bros Ultimate. They also give out their #SoHotRightNow recommendations, and even do a Super Smash Bros-themed edition of "Rank You, Next". Instagram: www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected] Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4jqBFDnZbiG…7PSImLeT0zVg1C9Q Google Play: play.google.com/music/m/I4umjk7vk…_The_AJ_Rose_Show

AJ and Sam review the results from their Xmas Songs draft and give out their #SoHotRightNow recommendations before going into their second edition of "Rank You, Next", this time drafting the best drunk foods. Instagram: www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected] Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4jqBFDnZbiGb3WIkxDB7uT?si=qxelTT7PSImLeT0zVg1C9Q Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I4umjk7vkstthzfud4epz6is64y?t=Fighting_Fire_With_Fire_The_AJ_Rose_Show

Sam and AJ give their #SoHotRightNow recommendations before debuting what might be their best segment to date: "Rank You, Next", going back and forth and drafting their favorite Christmas songs. Instagram: www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected]

Sam and AJ get back to basics by debuting a new segment: Good Ideas with Elliot Bruce (1:00), followed by How Was Your Day? (12:15), and their So Hot Right Now recommendations (23:45). The two then have a lengthy discussion about the NBA Hall of Fame and how it stacks up against the other pro sports HOFs (37:30).

AJ and Josh sit down for the 100th episode of FFWF (!) and have a conversation about Josh's entertainment company, Realest Squad Entertainment (or RSE for short), about his roots in rapping, whether the current generation of rappers can actually rap, and about what it was like to work next to Fenway as the Sox won the World Series. Plus the #SoHotRightNow recommendations, favorite Thanksgiving dishes, and more. Instagram: www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected]

AJ and Alex Cimino bask in the Red Sox's World Series victory, recapping their favorite moments from the 2018 season and playoffs, and trying to articulate what it's been like as a Boston sports fan for the last decade and a half. Then, they give their #SoHotRightNow recommendations (18:00) before Alex presents a compelling case for why someone could vote No on Question 1 in the MA midterm ballot (24:00). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theajroseshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email: [email protected]

AJ and guest Cory Azmon discuss the three questions that will be on the ballots in Massachusetts for the midterm elections in November. They also give their #SoHotRightNow recommendations and Corey explains why October is the best month. Twitter: https://twitter.com/theajroseshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theajroseshow/ Like FFWF on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theajroseshow Email FFWF at [email protected]