PODCAST · sports
Pay2Play
by James Zajaczkowski/Frank Geib
Frank and James talk sports, finance, and everything in between. Episodes typically cover major recent sports news (especially Cleveland/Columbus), stock market updates, and a little about how life relates to all of that. Some attempts at humor and interesting current event discussion facilitate debate and guests span from friends with unique connections to semi/professional athletes.
Episodes
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Episode 98: March Bracket Breakdown 2K24
Frank and James discuss their bracket predictions for the upcoming March Madness tournament, highlighting the controversy surrounding the Big East conference, potential upsets and surprises, and the importance of being aware of biases in making informed decisions. The hosts discuss the upcoming...
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Episode 97: We Are Ready for Some Football!
Frank and James dissect the summer of sports that occurred during their hiatus - everything from MLB to Golf and more, but the real meat and potatoes of the episode comes with the full season previews for NCAA Football and the NFL. Starting in the college ranks, they discuss everything from…
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Episode 96: Surprise! MLB Opening Day and Final Four Fun
Frank and James run through the bracket landscape thus far and who their pick is to take home the One Shining Moment in Houston for this NCAA Tournament. Just before Opening Day, they give their quick preview of the MLB season and maybe some investment opportunities for the upcoming campaign! One...
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Episode 95: March Bracket Breakdown with John McCausland
Frank and James do a short intro to the month of March (0:00~2:00), and then welcome in John McCausland (2:00~43:00) their former classmate, competitor, and friend to chat all things hoops in the month of March. From breaking down the OSU run in the Big Ten tournament to highlighting a few…
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P2P Episode 94: Super Duper Sunday in AZ w/ Sean Smith (Punting Pro)
Frank and James welcome former University of Dayton punter Sean Smith onto the pod to discuss his career making it into the NFL practice squad ranks and what it was like to bounce around and learn from the best. As a Philly native, but not exactly an Eagles fan, he shares his unique perspective…
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Episode 93: Pickmas Spirit is In The Air!
James and Frank hop around in this episode from unveiling their Spotify Wrapped numbers to analyzing the College Football Playoff with Ohio State sneaking into the 4th spot. A brief look into the College Hoops and NFL landscapes as well as the seasons progress there as well. As always a Market…
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Episode 92: Fall Ball in Full Swing with Mike McNamara
Frank and James are joined by college football aficionado and overall sports but Mike McNamara. A fellow Buckeye grad himself, he helps the group dive into the loaded slate in the NCAAF this upcoming weekend as OSU gets the bye. They flow from the college ranks into the NFL and really dig into…
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Episode 91: An October to Remember On Deck!
Frank and James dive deep into the depths of the NCAA and NFL seasons as well as tackling the MLB pennant races! With the Buckeyes, Browns, and Guardians all sitting pretty, Ohio fans have to be happy, but we dive into some of the exciting matchups on deck in the football world this weekend…
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Episode #90: Let's Play Some FOOTBALL!!!
Frank and James deep dive into the start of the NCAA college football season and spend the first ~15-20 min there before flowing into the fantasy ranks of the NFL and some of the guys they like in your lineup this fall. Into the NFL they go for the bulk of the 20 min mark til around minute 45.…
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Episode 89: The Return: Dog Days of Summer with Patrick Mozzicato
Frank and James put the mics back on and get back into the action as the MLB playoff race heats up and (fantasy) football season is footsteps away. They welcome back renowned corporate analyst and fantasy runner up Patrick Mozzicato for his 2nd guest appearance to break down the Yankees skid from…
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Episode 88: One Super Shining Moment with Miles McQuinn
Frank and James deep dive into Final Four weekend with UNC Learfield Social Content Specialist Miles McQuinn who will be taking in the historic rivalry action in New Orleans. They give the lowdown on the importance of this game for each school and who they think will be cutting down the nets come...
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Episode 87: March Gladness with Patrick Brennan
Frank and James dip their toes into bracket analysis for the best time of the year in March Madness with some tips how to separate yourself from the pack this season. With Pat Brennan joining us, they break down their favorite matchups they're looking forward to, their favorite double digit seeds...
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Episode 86: Stafford vs. Burrow Super Bowl (SBSB) LVI Spectacular
Frank and James reunite through Webex for the first episode of 2022 to break down the Bengals vs. Rams Super Bowl. We go down the line unloading prop lines we like and as well as our outright winners of the showdown at Sofi Stadium! Everything from number of field goals, the national anthem, and...
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Episode 85: The Return of Pickmas
Frank and James dive into the sporting and financial worlds to kick off the best time of the year: Pickmas! The 25 day long IG poll contest will return and the pair discuss the specifics and also give some insight on the NFL/NCAAF CFP ahead of championship weekend. The markets fluctuating to take…
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Episode 84: Postseason Ding-Dongs and Gridiron Fever
Frank and James preview the MLB postseason (including World Series picks) while also giving their 2 cents on how the Collegiate and NFL seasons have unfolded thus far. Market volatility has led to a small dip, but not as severe as you might think. 2 Minute drill covers places where we've seen...
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Episode 83: Are You Ready For Some Football!!
After a brief golf update and some college football recap, Frank and James dive into all things football including NFL season predictions/award sleepers, super bowl matchup picks and a view of Week 1 Survivor pool picks. Market cooling off? The fellas wrap up some views on the market as we are...
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Episode 82: Fantasy Fever Heating Up
Frank and James return with an episode focused on the MLB playoff race and the preseason expectations for the college football and NFL seasons. They begin with some overdue reactions to the Olympics and the Indians name change to the Guardians before diving into the MLB as a whole. The Giants may...
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Episode 81: Finals & 4th of July Fun
Back from hiatus, the P2P podcast returns as Frank and James catch up prior to the 4th of July holiday weekend! Starting in the world of baseball where they talk about the sticky stuff and who is off to hot starts, they appropriately move into hot dogs prior to the Nathan's Hot Dog eating…
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Episode 80: Beefcakes and Baseball with Barsa
Frank and James start the episode off with a Mother's Day fun fact on the week of big holidays (May the 4th, Cinco De Mayo, and Mom's Day). They then welcome esteemed youth baseball coach Josh Barsa on to discuss the landscape of MLB, some of his picks for award races and who he could see making…
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Episode 79: Drumming up MLB Fever and the NBA Playoff Push with Patrick Carney
Frank and James welcome one Patrick Carney into the Thunderdome of P2P with chatter about the beginning of the MLB season and the NBA regular season winding down. From the Tribe and the AL Central to the broader MLB as a whole, they give World Series predictions and get Pat's take on who could be...
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Episode 77: Super Snackdown Sunday with Nick Wehry and Brandon Lerch (and The Lockies!)
Frank and James preview the big upcoming weekend in football and eating! They are first joined by Nick Wehry (1:26 mark) to talk about the Big Game Snackdown presented by Draft Kings slated for 4:30ET on Sunday 2/7, and what to expect from this 8-food competition. With the event scheduled to…
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Ep. 76: Diving into Divisional Battles Brees vs. Brady/Mahomes vs. Mayfield
Frank and James recap the wild week of Ohio sports including the National Championship, the Browns topping the Steelers, and then look forward to the NFL's Divisional Round of the playoffs. 2021 is officially upon us and the fellas cover their picks for the games this weekend as well as diving…
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Episode 75: Two P's in a Pod with Sean Flannery and Carl Jones
Frank and James do a special collab episode with hosts of the Courting The Field Podcast: Sean Flannery and Carl Jones. The group runs through the College Football Championship slate this weekend, kick it around the college hoops scene, and even the NFL as the playoff picture is taking shape. The...
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Episode 74: The Return of Pick-mas
Frank and James welcome back the 2nd Annual Pick-mas as followers can vote on daily spreads over the course of December for a chance at a $100 free play. Their fun fact is regarding some of the stats from last year and then they dive into College Hoops, College Football, and the NFL. A few...
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Episode 73: Market Rally Down Magnolia Lane
Frank and James do a deep dive into the Masters and examine the Champions DInner choice of Tiger and call out there are free concessions this year (despite no fans) as a fun fact. They talk NCAA Playoff hopes for Non-power 5 unbeatens like Cincy and BYU as well as recap the ND-Clemson OT...
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Episode 72: Spooky (World) Series and Stocks in Election Szn
Frank and James do a deep dive into the World Series and talk expectations for game 6 and potentially 7. They go across the nation and landscape of both college and NFL football while Frank tells Baker haters not so fast. As for market talk, the coverage looks at historical reactions by the…
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Episode 71: Student Athlete Injustice and Concussion Discussion with Dr. Robert Turner
Frank and James host a special episode of P2P where they interview Dr. Robert Turner from the George Washington School of Medicine. Topics covered include: his background from playing days of football to the research lab, the reality and truth behind concussions, and some of the issues with the...
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Episode 70: Baseketball Week! Laker-Dodger Year?
Frank and James give an MLB Playoff update as pitching has dominated early besides the Yanks smashing of Bieber and the Tribe as well as an NBA Finals Preview between the Heat and Celtics. Market talk covers the minimal reaction from stocks to the debate as equities look to recover from there.…
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Episode 69: Fantasy Degenerate Fun with Jennifer Eakins
The pair of co-hosts are honored to welcome Jennifer Eakins of 4for4 Fantasy to the pod to recap Week 1 of the Fantasy Football season (interview runs from about 3:30~30:00 minute mark). She mentions her background and how fantasy has evolved from her start to the career it is for her today. The...
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Episode 68: Conjugal Bananas
Frank and James start with some fun facts about bananas including some of their other uses besides just eating them. Sports update includes the sad reality college football is headed towards this season as the news of the Big Ten's cancellation piles on to the disappointment. On the bright side,...
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Episode 66: Caps On (Baseball's Back!)
Frank and James slide headfirst into the baseball talk with a fun fact about the last time the MLB had a 60-game season. They give a quick overview of the Tribe and then run through their picks for MLB Division winners, along with WS takes, and breakdown some of the changes we'll be seeing this...
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Episode 65: Bubbles
Frank and James talk about all things bubbles in this episode starting with a few fun facts about them. Sports updates include the NBA bubble and other measures leagues are taking to come back. Quick hits on MLB, MLS, PGA Tour as they stick in Dublin, OH for the 2nd straight week for the Memorial...
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Episode 64: Playing Games and Changing Names
Frank and James start off with a This Day in History fun fact about Satchel Paige coming from the Negro League to the MLB as they tackle name changes for the Redskins and Indians. They S/O Miki and Nick for coming on last week and their great performances at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, but...
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Episode 63: Hammering Hot Dogs with the Hungry Couple: Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry
Frank and James start off with some fun hot dog related facts as they preview the 2020 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and 4th of July weekend. To talk more in depth about the event and their competitive eating careers, they welcome on Miki Sudo as she seeks her 7th straight title in the event…
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Episode 62: Fun Fore Father's Day
Frank and James start with a fun fact about the holiday Juneteenth celebrating an official reading of freedom from slavery in Texas 1865. They rattle off a few random facts on their minds before jumping into a golf recap from the Charles Schwab Challenge last weekend. They then look ahead to the...
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Episode 61: Standing Courtside w/Abe Mohmed
Frank and James start with a quick overview of the episode and a fun fact about saving website links as apps on your phone. They then welcome Abe Mohmed on as a guest (~3:45-35:00) to chat about social injustice, the NBA return, and his company Courtside Media. They rundown the important issues...
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Episode 60: NHL Hope, MLB Nope
Frank and James start the episode explaining the invention of the GPS, and who owns and manages the technology today. Then, they dive into the sports world, first discussing the action from this past Memorial Day Weekend. This includes a rundown of The Match: Champions for Charity Golf Event…
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Episode 59: Phil & TB12 vs. Peyton & Tiger
Frank and James start the episode off with a fun fact about Chuck E. Cheese's rebranding before getting into the golf! A quick note on the XFL bankruptcy situation before diving into the Taylormade Driver's Relief Challenge where Rory saved the day to take down Rickie and Wolff. Then, the tandem…
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Episode 58: Antarctic Bitcoin Earnings
Frank and James start with a fun fact of who owns Antarctica and then run through potential plans for sports to return as the MLB has had discussions of a July start. The other big storylines are the Vince McMahon-Oliver Luck lawsuit action and California possibly not letting teams play in the...
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Episode 57: Have a Bomb Mom's Day
Frank and James try to scrape up any news that they can as the economy begins its reopening, earnings season is winding down, and sports are still nowhere to be seen. The fellas rundown how the NBA tried to do an all-players call as a few teams returned to their practice facilities. They talk…
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Episode 56: Don’t Say Normal
Frank and James welcome Bob Kaleel in for the episode before he wraps up his Masters of Healthcare Administration at Cornell U so he can shed some light on the COVID-19 situation. The fellas recap the NFL Draft including the Browns and a few other teams they liked (Denver/Detroit/Tampa). Bob…
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Episode 55: NFL Virtual Draft with Rex Sunahara
Frank and James run over the headlines in the NFL (Gronk, Draft prop bets, and Browns projections). They bring on WVU long snapper and draft prospect Rex Sunahara (starts around the 16:00 mark) to chat about his journey and what the preparation process has been like. Market talk covers the oil...
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Episode 54: Simply Outrageous Podcast
Frank and James start with a fun fact about mosquito bites and ramble on regarding a few NFL notes: Browns unis, McCaffrey contract. They integrate his financial talk and roll into the markets. The volatility is far from over!! SOTW: a new hit from Kenny Chesney
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Episode 52: Cal Will Indeed Cook It
Frank and James start with an April Fool’s Day fun fact and then welcome in a guest: Cal Reynolds. Their discussion covers food (cooking, dieting, etc) and how to stay healthy and exercise during social distancing. The interview is followed up with a look at the markets where James and Frank...
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Episode 51: TB12 to Tampa Bay
Frank and James start with the hot news that Dick Pound confirmed the Olympics will be postponed after they broke that news last week. They breakdown the hot stove of NFL free agency before welcoming on Buccaneers superfan Brandon Lerch to talk about Tom Brady’s decision to head to the NFC South...
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Episode 50: Day 6 No Sports w/ John Fanta
Frank and James lament the fact that we as a society are sportless by welcoming in friend John Fanta current broadcaster/personality for Fox Sports. The trio runs down the current state of the world, some banter about the great season we had in college hoops, St. Patrick’s Day traditions, and…
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Episode 49: The Bears Are Back In Town - Things Will Be Okay
Yes it’s a Bear market - Frank and James start off acknowledging the tough week that COVID-19 has inflicted on the sports and stock worlds. However they turn the mood around with a Pi Day fun fact and try to hammer on the positive takeaways they can find from these trying times in society. A new...
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Episode 48: This is March! w/ Illinois F Kipper Nichols
Frank and James start with a fun fact about Super Tuesday before going over a few storylines as the Coronavirus is dominating headlines and potentially affecting professional sports in addition to the markets. The pod welcomes Frank’s former teammate Kipper Nichols onto the show to talk March...
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Episode 47: Buy the Dip! (If you can)
Frank and James kick things off with a Lenten discussion and a fun fact about leap years. They breakdown college hoops including legend Sabrina Ionescu’s record feat at Oregon. They run through the NHL trade deadline, Swagger’s funeral, and a few other headlines before diving heavy into the...
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Episode 46: Baseball’s (Almost) Back w/ Mariners P Nick Margevicius
Frank and James start with a fun fact recognizing an American hero for Black History month. They shoot some quick one line takes on news around the sports world covering the NBA ASG/Daytona/NHL/more. The co-hosts welcome Cleveland native MLB pitcher Nick Margevicius to the show and talk spring...
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Frank and James talk sports, finance, and everything in between. Episodes typically cover major recent sports news (especially Cleveland/Columbus), stock market updates, and a little about how life relates to all of that. Some attempts at humor and interesting current event discussion facilitate debate and guests span from friends with unique connections to semi/professional athletes.
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