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Press Box Podcast

by Ralph and Joseph Miranda

Ralph 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

  1. The Case for the Fighting Irish — 2025 CFB Playoff (ep. 168)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda review the 2025-26 College Football Playoff selections and the controversial decision to leave out Notre Dame (00:59) before discussing some recent NFL news (50:13).

  2. State of the NFL (ep. 167)

    Ralph Miranda addresses the current state of the NFL, touching on lack of fundamentals (1:45), officiating and rule changes (3:01), and gambling concerns (6:52).

  3. College Football is Broken (ep. 166)

    Ralph Miranda explains why college football is broken with transfer portal free agency (1:08), rise of NIL money (3:52), and a flawed coaching situation (8:33).

  4. Stop Hating on Notre Dame (ep. 165)

    Ralph Miranda defends Notre Dame's right to be in the 2025 College Football Playoff by first previewing their remaining schedule, addressing demands for the Irish to join a conference, and comparing schedules of other top teams.

  5. World Series Game 3 - Dodgers top Blue Jays in 18 innings (ep. 164)

    Ralph Miranda highlights some stand-out performers and broken records in the Dodgers' 6-5 victory over the Blue Jays in a thrilling, 18-inning game 3 of the 2025 World Series.

  6. College Football Review, Super Bowl Preview (ep. 163)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda wrap up the first 12-team College Football Playoff (3:10), address the NFL officiating controversy (27:21), and preview Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and Eagles (44:24).

  7. NFL Conference Championship Weekend (ep. 162)

    Ralph and Joseph Miranda preview the AFC (2:35) and NFC (18:45) Championship games, discuss whether or not the first-round bye is beneficial (19:01), debate how good Jared Goff really is (22:11), and break down the championship matchups by position (39:34) before giving their final predictions.

  8. CFP National Championship Preview (ep. 161)

    Ralph Miranda explains what the 12-team CFB Playoff got right and what needs to be fixed (1:50), previews the National Championship Game between Ohio State and Notre Dame (9:49), analyzes the success of head coach Marcus Freeman (23:49), and looks ahead to the bright future for the Fighting Irish...

  9. A Place at the Table, the Field is Set (ep. 160)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the final College Football Playoff rankings and bracket, starting with their overall impressions of the selection process (1:19), Boise State getting a bye (7:56), Notre Dame dropping in the rankings (10:44), top seeds facing tougher roads (18:34), and much more.

  10. Penultimate Chaos (ep. 159)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda recap college football week 14 (1:28) before delving into the CFB Playoff (14:53) to break down the upcoming conference championship games, discuss the latest ranking, decipher and predict bracket seeding, and rant about the how to improve upon the current 12-team structure.

  11. College and Pro Football plus a little World Series talk (ep. 158)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda discuss Notre Dame's win over undefeated Navy (2:56), Texas A&M's path to the SEC Championship following their win over LSU (9:32), the Colts' Anthony Richardson taking himself out of the game (27:28), and the Giants on Monday Night Football (31:16) before finishing with...

  12. College Football Review Wk 8 – Low Tide, Rabid Dogs and an Irish Jig (ep. 157)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the controversial pass interference call from Georgia vs. Texas (7:45), Alabama's loss at Tennessee (23:05), the CFB Playoff selection process (30:48), and Notre Dame's win over Georgia Tech (50:07) before previewing week 9 (55:16).

  13. New York We Have A Problem (ep. 156)

    Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Jets (4:09), the Davante Adams (8:12) and Amari Cooper trades (11:12), the biggest games from week 6 (14:03), and who the Steelers should start at QB (21:25) before previewing week 7 (26:19) and ranting about Daniel Jones and the...

  14. College Football Review Wk 7 – Separation Begins (ep. 155)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest games from week 7 of college football (1:51), question whether or not Alabama fans should be concerned (6:21), and discuss undefeated Army and Navy's playoff chances (35:40) before previewing week 8 (43:48) and ranting about Notre Dame (46:12).

  15. Jets Shake-up the Cockpit (ep. 154)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda discuss the Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh (2:17), the Chiefs rolling at 5-0 (12:46), excitement around the Giants following their week 5 win at Seattle (32:32), and why the Eagles must make the playoffs (47:22).

  16. College Football Review Wk 6 – Black Saturday (ep. 153)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest upsets from week 6 of college football, including Vanderbilt's historical win over Alabama (1:50), break down Army and Navy's 5-0 starts (17:44), and preview week 7 (32:24) before discussing power rankings (38:05) and taking a look back at the biggest...

  17. Performers, Pretenders and Posers (ep. 152)

    Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the biggest surprises from the NFC (2:03) and AFC (6:57) division standings, preview week 5 (35:44), and declare which teams are "for real" (40:21) before commemorating Pete Rose's remarkable career in baseball (48:16).

  18. NFL Wk 3 – A Quarterback Resurgence (ep. 151)

    Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda review the NFL's remaining undefeated teams (1:29), break down rookie QB performances (21:23), preview week 4 (31:28), and discuss how to build a team and develop young QBs (33:50).

  19. College Football Review Wk 4 – QB Musical Chairs (ep. 150)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from week 4 of college football (1:56), analyze potential QB controversies at Oklahoma (8:59), Texas (21:52), and Notre Dame (25:10), preview the biggest week 5 matchups (41:43), and touch on an interesting Reggie Bush NIL...

  20. The NFL has Returned, Kickoffs Have not Been (ep. 149)

    Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from the first two weeks of the NFL (1:45), give their hot takes on Aaron Rodgers and more (13:24), discuss the new dynamic kickoff (32:43), and debate how to draft a QB (42:38) before previewing the best week 3...

  21. College Football Review Wk 3 – The Portal is out of control (ep. 148)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from week 3 of college football (1:17), Texas jumping Georgia as the new #1 (21:55), and why the portal is bad for the game (26:12) before previewing week 4's biggest matchups, including Tennessee at Oklahoma (46:18).

  22. College Football Review Wk 2 – Upset Stomach (ep. 147)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest scores and surprises from week 2 of college football (1:39), discuss why pre-season rankings should not exist (5:34), and diagnose Notre Dame's problems after a disappointing loss to Northern Illinois (13:32) before previewing week 3 (41:12).

  23. College Football Review – Week 1 (ep. 146)

    Ralph and Nathan Miranda review the first week of college football (2:11), delve into the new playoff structure (8:59), analyze Florida State's 0-2 start (19:34), and break down Notre Dame's big win at Texas A&M (25:11).

  24. Super Bowl LVIII Recap (ep. 145)

    Ralph, 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).

  25. Super Bowl LVIII Preview – 49ers vs. Chiefs (ep. 144)

    Ralph, 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).

  26. Baseball Immaculate Grid #308 and Larry Walker Hall of Fame (ep. 143)

    Joseph 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).

  27. Baseball Immaculate Grid #299 (ep. 142)

    Joseph 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).

  28. NFL Conference Championships, Coaching Carousel (ep. 141)

    Ralph, 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).

  29. Baseball Immaculate Grid #297 and 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees (ep. 140)

    Joseph 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).

  30. Baseball Immaculate Grid #254 (ep. 139)

    Joseph 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).

  31. Baseball Immaculate Grid #253 (ep. 138)

    Ralph, 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).

  32. A Giant Hole at the Midway Mark (ep. 137)

    Ralph, 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).

  33. We're Back and so is Football (ep. 136)

    Ralph, 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).

  34. Running Back Regression, Camps Open (ep. 135)

    Ralph, 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).

  35. NFL Schedule Extravaganza, NBA Playoffs "Heat" Up (ep. 134)

    Ralph, 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).

  36. The Picks Are In, NBA Playoffs Tip Off (ep. 133)

    Ralph, 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).

  37. Annual NFL Musical Chairs (ep. 132)

    Ralph, 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).

  38. Super Bowl LVII Recap, Offseason Outlook (ep. 131)

    Ralph, 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).

  39. Super Bowl LVII Preview – Chiefs vs. Eagles (ep. 130)

    Ralph, 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).

  40. Super Bowl Bound: Philly Soars, Chiefs Escape (ep. 129)

    Ralph, 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).

  41. Eagles Fly, Jags Try, the 49ers are Closers and the Bills are Posers (ep. 128)

    Ralph, 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.

  42. Tua is Bad, and Daniel Jones Might be Good (ep. 127)

    Ralph, 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).

  43. Elimination Game: CFP and World Cup Knockout Round in Qatar (ep. 126)

    Ralph, 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).

  44. Separation in the NFL (ep. 125)

    Ralph, 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.

  45. Should the Packers Trade Aaron Rodgers? (ep. 124)

    Ralph, 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).

  46. Fly Eagles Fly and Vols Invade Georgia (ep. 123)

    Ralph 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).

  47. NFL – Six Weeks Down, Twelve to Go (ep. 122)

    Ralph, 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).

  48. A Giant Step Forward Across the Pond, NFL Week 5 recap (ep. 121)

    Joseph 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).

  49. The NFL is Back and it's Great (ep. 120)

    Ralph, 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).

  50. Fantasy Football Preview 2022 (ep. 119)

    Ralph, 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).

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ralph 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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Ralph 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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