Primetime Sports Podcast

In this episode, Joey breaks down the blockbuster deal between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics that lands star forward Jaylen Brown in Philly. Joey provides his opinion on the trade and some reasoning as to why the Celtics may have made this move. Following that, he explains why believes Brad Stevens should have looked to receive a young star in return. Simultaneously, Joey also defends Paul George and analyzes why he can be a good complimentary player next to Jayson Tatum. At the end, Joey gives his grades for each team in this deal.

In this episode, Joey catches up on MLB headlines, including the Boston Red Sox’s four-game sweep of the Yankees, the Los Angeles Angels moving on from general manager Perry Minasian, and the New Yrok Mets’ decision to fire manager Carlos Mendoza. After that, he breaks down NBA headlines, including a recap of the 2026 NBA Draft and the following trades: LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, Kawhi Leonard to Toronto, and Walker Kessler to the Los Angeles Lakers. At the end, he gives his thoughts on LeBron James walking away from the Lakers in free agency.

In this episode, Joey provides an instant reaction to the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors that sends star forward Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors. He gives a breakdown of the trade and explains why it makes sense for both Leonard and the Clippers, along with the Raptors. At the end, Joey reflects on the official end of the 213 era in LA.

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by a returning guest and one of his best friends, Liam Kenney who is the current head coach for the Central Michigan University at the ACHA Division I level. Coach Kenney recently spent time as an assistant coach and an associate head coach at both the junior varsity and varsity levels at Canton High School in Michigan. CMU is heading into the program’s second year at the ACHA Division I level.At the start of the episode, Liam provides background into why he accepted the position at CMU this spring (1:35), what the jump has been like from coaching high school to college (2:55), and his recruiting strategy so far (4:05). Liam mentions that CMU is a player-funded program (7:47) and outlines a few ways that people can potentially support the program. Liam explains how his past experiences playing at the junior level have helped him relate to potential recruits (9:39). Additionally, he reveals what he looks for in potential recruits (11:17), his core values and pillars which include the 4 Cs (Communication, Composure, Compete, Class) that he learned in Canton (13:10), and what style of hockey CMU fans and alums can expect his team to play (16:26). After that, Liam gives his philosophy on film and analytics in hockey (19:54), how important it is to build trust in order to be a “player’s coach” (22:41), and the necessary steps to build CMU into a winning program at the ACHA level (28:30). Then, Coach Kenney chats about how excited he is for opening night at Martin Ice Arena against Western Michigan on September 26 (27:18) and his message to CMU fans, alums, students, and Mount Pleasant natives (28:30). Liam reflects on his time at Canton High School (31:11), the most gratifying experience during his time there (34:37), and what he learned there that prepared him for his new position with the Chippewas (37:23). After that, he details how his experience as a player and an assistant coach at the ACHA Division I level at Concordia University equipped him with the ample knowledge to succeed in Mount Pleasant (40:36). At the end, Joey and Liam quickly discuss the New England Patriots landing AJ Brown and their confidence in Will Campbell bouncing back (43:13). Also, Liam breaks down his Mount Rushmore of favorite Boston athletes (50:03) and the offseason needs of the Boston Bruins (52:19).If you would like to support the CMU program, here is a link to do so: https://linktr.ee/D1menshockey?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio. Be sure to check out Liam’s coaching page to follow his journey: @lkenney.coaching on Instagram.

In his fifth episode in a row with a guest, Joey has the pleasure of being joined by Christian Koutsoubis, a returning guest and a New York sports connoisseur.At the start of the episode, Christian details how much faith he had in the New York Knicks before the 2026 NBA Playoffs began (1:06), what he believes flipped a switch for the Knicks in the series against Atlanta (3:15), and how important OG Anunoby has been for the team’s success (5:07). Joey and Christian answer who should be the Finals MVP if the Knicks are able to close the deal (6:48) and where they see Jalen Brunson all-time in franchise history (8:22). Then, they question whether or not the Knicks’ 29-point comeback win in Game 4 was the best comeback in NBA history (14:25). The duo praises Mike Brown for his excellent coaching adjustments (18:03). Additionally, they chat about Mitchell Robinson’s future with the Knicks (20:29), De’Aaron Fox’s infamous missed layup from the late moments of Game 4 (22:27), and Christian’s expectations ahead of Game 5 (27:27).They transition to discussing the New York Yankees and which player they believe needs to step up in Aaron Judge’s absence (28:27). Following that, Christian provides his opinion on the Yankees’ dominant starting rotation (31:36), Ben Rice’s growth into stardom (34:57), and Anthony Volpe’s struggles (36:28). Next, they briefly outline the struggles of the New York Mets (43:06).To close the episode, they talk about the New York Giants and reveal their expectations for the team ahead of year one with John Harbaugh (45:17). During this segment, Joey and Christian point out how the Knicks’ run to the NBA Finals has united New York City and why the Giants can utilize their success as motivation. They revisit the Giants’ decision to trade Dexter Lawrence and the Giants’ first-round selections of Arvel Reese and Francis Mauigoa (50:05). At the end, Christian reveals his Mount Rushmore of New York athletes (52:53).

In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by Keith McPherson, host of Mic Check on YouTube. At the start of the episode, McPherson explains the reasoning behind his prediction that the New York Knicks would win the NBA Finals before the series began (0:52) and why he is rooting for the Knicks to do well despite being a Nets fan (2:27). Joey and Keith talk about the Knicks' historic 29-point comeback in Game 4 (4:50), Victor Wembanyama's struggles (5:49), and question who should win the NBA Finals MVP if the Knicks are able to seal the deal (7:30).They transition to discussing the draft plans of the Brooklyn Nets (9:31) and reconsider whether or not the former Nets' Big Three with Kyrie Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant are the biggest what-if in NBA history (11:12). Next, McPherson provides insight on Aaron Judge's recent injury (12:47), the New York Yankees' trade deadline needs (13:44), and Anthony Volpe's future (16:52). During this baseball segment, McPherson answers whether or not the New York Mets can turn around their struggles (18:26) and whether or not Cam Schlittler is the ace of the future for the Yankees (20:32).Then, they move on to McPherson's expectations for John Harbaugh in his first year as the New York Giants head coach (22:05) and the future of Aaron Glenn in New York as the Jets head coach (24:07). At the end, McPherson reflects on the most gratifying part of working in the sports industry (25:20).Be sure to check out Keith’s show through the link below!https://youtube.com/@mcphersonbrand?si=kWQT2pAUyJQ4fkTN

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Ben Risseeuw-Tipcke, a returning guest and a World Cup aficionado.At the start, Ben highlights his favorite part of the FIFA World Cup (1:30). Following that, he reveals which matchup he is looking forward to most (5:35), which country he thinks is facing the most pressure to succeed (8:02), and which country is the most underrated heading into the tournament (11:26). Then, Ben answers which group is most difficult and on the contrary, the easiest (13:24), along with what makes the game of soccer so special (18:39).After that, Joey and Ben move on to breaking down each of the twelve groups and providing their predictions for the results of each: Group A (20:42), Group B (27:46), Group C (31:49), Group D (36:45), Group E (42:14), Group F (47:29), Group G (51:48), Group H (56:47), Group I (1:00:11), Group J (1:03:46), Group K (1:07:59), and Group L (1:11:41).Next, the duo outline their top third-place finishers (1:16:01), their thoughts on the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 teams (1:16:45), and their predictions for the knockout stage, including the World Cup Final (1:18:18). At the end, Ben talks about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ new uniforms (1:27:35).Be sure to visit Ben's Sports Hub through the links below!https://benssportshub.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pagehttps://benssportshub.blogspot.com/

In this episode, Joey has the privilege and honor of being joined by Pat Skerry, the head coach of Towson University men's basketball, who is a two-time CAA Coach of the Year and has led the Tigers to two CAA regular season titles.At the start of the episode, Coach Skerry talks about where his love for the game of basketball started as a Medford, MA native (1:33). He provides insight into his time as a point guard at Tufts University, where he is the all-time leader in career assists and is fifth all-time in career steals (2:41). During this segment, Coach Skerry points out a player who he used to model his game after (4:04) and how much of an honor it was to be a two-time captain for the Jumbos (5:04).Coach Skerry praises former Towson star forward Nick Timberlake for his impressive college basketball career (6:29). After that, he discusses how important it is to recruit in the Northeast (8:22) and the influence that legendary Tufts basketball coach Bob Sheldon left on him (9:32). In 1996, Coach Skerry was named the head coach at Curry College at just 26 years old, making him the second-youngest head coach in the country at the time. Skerry talks about how his experience at Curry propelled his coaching career (11:26). Additionally, Coach Skerry chats about his relationship with former Towson men's basketball assistant coach Luke Murray, who is now the head coach at Boston College (16:38).Then, they transition to highlighting Skerry's time at Towson, which includes the largest single-season turnaround in college basketball with the Tigers jumping from a 1-31 record to an 18-13 record within his first two years (20:44). Skerry reflects on the program's massive turnaround and how gratifying it was for the program to have its first winning season in 2012-13 since the 1995-96 season (23:17). Next, he reveals the challenges of the transfer portal era (26:27), the importance of building relationships and trust with his players (28:46), the values that the program promotes (30:55), and where his intensity and passion for the game come from (33:02).Furthermore, Coach Skerry breaks down how much it meant to receive the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award in 2023, which is given to a college basketball head coach who demonstrates strong moral character (35:20). During this part, Skerry converses about his role in Autism Speaks, which has brought autism awareness to college basketball and has led to him being honored as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Guardians of the Game Service Award winner. He points out how much it has meant to him and Tom Herrion to see hundreds of coaches across the country wear blue puzzle piece pins in support of Autism Awareness (36:44).Moreover, Skerry explains how the electric environment at SECU Arena in Towson, MD led to the program having two large win streaks of 16 games and 18 games over the last four seasons (38:04). At the end, Skerry lists his expectations for Towson for the 2026-27 season (40:40) and his favorite restaurants in Medford (42:21).

In this episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by good friends of his and two Boston sports enthusiasts: Aidan and James Daly.At the start of the episode, Aidan and James reveal what their experience was like playing college football together at Saint Anselm College (1:20). Following that, the trio discusses the 2026 NBA Finals (7:25), what a redraft of the 2025 NBA Draft would look like (11:51), and what it would take for the San Antonio Spurs to win Game 4 (17:15). They transition to the Boston Celtics and question whether or not the franchise should trade Jaylen Brown (23:53) and what they would do if they were the club's general manager (31:30).After that, they reflect on the New England Patriots' 2025 season (41:14) and provide their reactions to the recent trade for star wide receiver AJ Brown (44:00). The trifecta talk about Patriots left tackle Will Campbell and explain why they have confidence in him heading into his second season (48:48). Additionally, they point out Patriots players that they think will break out next season (52:55) and give their expectations for the new-look New York Giants ahead of year one with John Harbaugh as head coach (57:42).Then, they chat about the state of the Boston Red Sox (1:04:24), Roman Anthony's injury (1:07:02), Jarren Duran heating up (1:11:56), and whether or not Payton Tolle or Connelly Early has a brighter future (1:15:15).At the end, Aidan and James break down the top five MLB ballparks that they have visited and outline their Mount Rushmore of Boston athletes (1:20:20). Before closing the episode, James highlights the work he has put into building baseball scouting reports (1:30:20).

In a late uploaded episode from yesterday, Joey provides a preview of the 2026 NBA Finals ahead of Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. Following that, he breaks down Odell Beckham Jr.’s new deal with the New York Giants.

In this episode, Joey breaks down his first 2026 NBA Mock Draft and provides insight into each of his selections. After that, he explains the NBA's new anti-tanking system, which was recently passed by the NBA's Board of Governors. During this segment, Joey outlines what this new policy will mean for teams in the bottom of the NBA's standings and how it will impact the value of draft picks with more uncertainty around where the lottery balls will fall. Although it is a harsh and aggressive approach to addressing tanking, Joey highlights the fact that the NBA had to do something to prevent teams from openly tanking, after 10 teams finished the 2025-26 regular season with a win percentage below .400.

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Ken Powtak, a returning guest and a renowned freelance sports writer. To start, Powtak talks about how much of an honor it was to be one of 425 voters from the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) who voted in the 2026 Hall of Fame election (0:21). Powtak explains why he only had Carlos Beltran on his ballot (1:40) and provides reasoning as to why he ultimately chose not to vote for Felix Hernandez or Dustin Pedroia (3:45). Joey and Ken question the chances of Alex Rodriguez ever making Cooperstown (5:17) and discuss why Pete Rose will likely never be elected into the Hall of Fame despite MLB commissioner Rob Manfred taking Rose off of the permanently ineligible list in 2025 (8:17).Following that, they transition to the Boston Red Sox and reflect on the decision to fire Alex Cora (12:35). They contemplate whether or not the Red Sox are capable of still being a playoff team in a weak American League (14:58) and foreshadow potential trades that the club can make (16:20). After that, Powtak provides updates about Roman Anthony's recovery from a lingering finger injury (18:52) and outlines the difficult expectations that the organization and fanbase placed upon him (20:25). They revisit the decision to trade Mookie Betts in 2020 (26:22) and try to predict what the future of baseball will look like after a presumptive lockout (31:20). During this segment, Powtak provides his opinion on recent changes in the game of baseball, such as the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System (36:54). They point out how baseball has adapted with many pitchers throwing well over 100 miles per hour (39:55) and also break down their opinions on analytics in sports (43:11).At the end, they switch over to the hardwood and ponder about the future of the Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum duo in Boston (50:50). They praise the New York Knicks for their dominance in the Eastern Conference (57:59) and preview the 2026 NBA Finals.

In this episode, Joey breaks down a 2026 NBA expansion draft simulation that he completed on Spotrac. Joey notes that he uses Spotrac's default settings for which players would be protected versus not protected in a hypothetical expansion draft if one took place this summer.

In this special episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by two returning guests: Sam Hofstetter and Aleks Djordjevic.At the start, Joey and Sam praise the New York Knicks for their run to the Eastern Conference Finals (1:03), ponder whether or not the Knicks would match up better with the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Detroit Pistons (14:16), and question whether or not the Knicks will make major changes if they fall short of the NBA Finals (16:39). Following that, they discuss the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery (24:14) and provide their expectations for the presumptive number-one pick AJ Dybantsa out of BYU (29:37).They move on to recapping the 2026 NFL Draft class for the New York Giants (38:54). During this segment, Joey, Sam, and Aleks debate whether or not the Giants should have a reunion with former Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (43:55-59:50).Then, they transition to the NHL and chat about the Boston Bruins' decision to sign forward James Hagens to an entry-level contract after his sophomore season at Boston College ended (59:51). After that, Aleks outline the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery results and provides his mock draft predictions for the first round (1:25:40). Aleks gives an in-depth look into his philosophy of the necessary roster construction for successful NHL teams (1:38:28).Additionally, Aleks breaks down the database that he recently published, known as The College Hockey Model, which measures how much a point in international professional hockey leagues compares to a point in NCAA hockey (1:46:12). Aleks's project strives to project a hockey prospect's success at the next level and allows hockey fans to compare prospects across different leagues. Be sure to visit his website through this link: collegehockeymodel.com.At the end, Joey highlight Sam and Aleks for graduating next week from BC with a master's degree in Sports Administration (2:04:50)! The trio recognizes individuals from the Woods College's Sports Administration program at BC that helped them get to where they are today in the sports world.

In this late upload, Joey reacts to Day 1 of the NFL Draft with his surprises and five winners from the first round. Following that, he questions whether or not a team should select a quarterback in Day 2 of the draft. At the end, he quickly breaks down his best players available heading into Day 2, which includes an under-the-radar quarterback.

In this episode, Joey delivers a last-minute first-round mock draft ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. He provides insight into each selection and predicts which teams could potentially make trades in the first round.

In today's episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by his friend and fellow sports podcaster, Shawn Kiernan! Shawn is the host of The SK Sports Podcast Show and currently covers daily sports headlines on his Instagram: @shawn_kiernan. They start the episode by discussing the New York Giants' decision to trade star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, in exchange for the 10th overall pick in Thursday night's NFL Draft (1:20). Following that, they talk about how this extra top ten pick may change Joe Schoen's draft strategy (1:30), debate whether or not the Giants and Odell Beckham Jr. should have a reunion (7:38), and point out their favorite offseason additions (9:17). They question whether or not the Giants should trade edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (18:15). Then, they transition into breaking down Shawn's final mock draft ahead of Thursday night (22:17), including their rankings of the wide receiver class (25:30). After that, Shawn provides his reasoning for why he predicts Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love coming off the board at fourth overall to the Tennessee Titans (30:21). Joey and Shawn contemplate what the Miami Dolphins will do in the draft with the 11th and 30th overall selections (38:15). Next, they shift over to Major League Baseball and consider whether or not the New York Mets will make a managerial change amid their 11-game losing skid (47:40). Additionally, they reflect on the hot start to the season for the New York Yankees (54:02) and question whether the Boston Red Sox should panic with their early season struggles (1:02:20). At the end, they move on to the NBA Playoffs and give their thoughts on the Hawks-Knicks series (1:05:20).Be sure to follow Shawn’s elite coverage of sports on Instagram (@shawn_kiernan)!

In this episode, Joey outlines his late predictions for the 2026 NBA Playoffs. He breaks down each first round matchup and provides reasoning behind each one of his predictions. Following that, he highlights his predictions for the rest of the playoffs, including the NBA Finals.

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Boston College men's basketball point guard Chase Forte! Forte gives insight into his unique college career which started with him walking onto the UNC Asheville men's basketball team. At the start of the episode, Forte talks about where his love for basketball began (1:08), the best part of his skill set (1:48), and his relationship with his mentor John Wall (4:12). Following that, Forte reflects on this past season at BC (6:05) and what his experience was like playing for Earl Grant (13:17). Forte reveals what the transfer portal process was like after leaving the University of South Dakota (15:04). Furthermore, they rewind to his high school basketball career (22:39). During this segment, Forte discusses the importance of education (25:32). Then, Forte illustrates his experience walking on at UNC Asheville (30:51) and what it was like transferring to Gulf Coast State College (34:12). After that, Forte outlines what the jump was like back to the Division I level after leaving GCSC for Northwestern State University (37:57). Moreover, Forte revisits how satisfying his breakout season was at the University of South Dakota (43:29), where he won the Summit League's Defensive Player of the Year Award in the 2024-25 season (45:15) and was fifth in the nation in free throw attempts (46:11). At the end, Forte shares what his aspirations are for the next step of his distinguished basketball journey (49:34) and who his basketball GOAT is (53:10).

In this Opening Day special, Joey breaks down his 2026 MLB season predictions. At the start of the episode, Joey runs down his win-loss record predictions for each division and explains his reasoning for each club’s forecast. During this segment, he points multiple players that he believes can have breakout seasons. Following that, he outlines his MLB playoff and World Series predictions. At the end, he highlights his MLB award predictions.

In today's episode, Joey has the pleasure of being joined by his cousin and baseball historian, Finn Kelley, for an in-depth Boston Red Sox and MLB season preview.Joey and Finn start the episode by breaking down the Red Sox's offseason acquisitions (0:43) and ranking where the Red Sox starting rotation lies in the MLB (1:50). They give their season expectations for Willson Contreras (6:15) and outline where Triston Casas (7:34) and Masataka Yoshida (10:15) can fit on this season's roster. Then, they transition to the Red Sox outfield (13:30) and explain why it is important to not place too much pressure on Roman Anthony (15:20). They give their thoughts on Kristian Campbell starting the season in Worcester (19:25) and what his future in Boston may hold. Additionally, Joey and Finn react to Alex Cora's decision to start Marcelo Mayer at second base to begin to the season (24:43) and highlight why it is important for him to not be a platoon player in order to help Mayer reach his ceiling (27:07). Then, they revisit Craig Breslow's decision to trade Rafael Devers (32:37) and consequently let Alex Bregman walk in free agency (36:47). They voice their opinions on the club's decision to hold onto Jarren Duran (44:49) and where the Red Sox stack up against the rest of the AL East (53:19).After that, they point out which MLB franchises had the best offseason acquisitions (1:05:32) and which clubs are sleeper teams heading into the season (1:09:22). They debate who the most underrated players are in the MLB (1:14:12), along with the most underrated prospects, which includes former Northeastern Husky outfielder and current Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Mike Sirota (1:16:18-1:27:00).Following that, Joey and Finn unpack their predictions for the 2026 World Series (1:30:53). They question whether or not the Dodgers are "ruining baseball" with their spending habits (1:36:49) and chat about the likely MLB lockout heading into the next collective bargaining agreement. Next, Joey and Finn list their 2026 MLB awards predictions (1:45:18). At the end, Finn recalls his Northeastern University graduation ceremonies at Fenway Park (2:01:55).

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined again by college basketball aficionado, Ben Risseeuw-Tipcke, for an in-depth breakdown of the 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament bracket. At the start of the episode, they offer their thoughts on the statistic that 15 regular season conference winners lost in their respective conference tournaments (1:10). Ben follows that up by breaking down the first four out and the last four in, which includes Miami University of Ohio (3:47). Also, Ben outlines how close his final bracketology predictions were to the real bracket that the committee created (5:15). Following that, Joey and Ben note which region is the most difficult (7:07), which region has the easiest path (9:35), which higher seeds they are least confident in (12:30), and which lower seeded teams have the best upset potential to make a Cindarella run (15:10). Additionally, they preview the First Four games (10:41) and give their thoughts on the Trapezoid of Excellence (19:08). Then, they break down their bracket predictions, starting with the East region (21:12), followed by the South region (32:58), the West region (43:01), and the Midwest region (55:43). At the end, they highlight their Final Four predictions (1:10:22).Be sure to visit Ben's Sports Hub through the links below!https://benssportshub.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pagehttps://benssportshub.blogspot.com/

In this episode, Joey reacts to the Maxx Crosby trade between Baltimore and Las Vegas falling through. He speculates whether or not the Ravens backed out of the deal because of the low interest in the market for Trey Hendrickson. Additionally, Joey discusses the Atlanta Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa and argues that he will have a bounceback season. Following that, he gives his opinion on the Kansas City Chiefs signing Kenneth Walker III, Romeo Doubs agreeing to a deal with the New England Patriots, and Travis Etienne joining the New Orleans Saints. He makes the case for the Saints to move Alvin Kamara as a result. After that, he breaks down the Los Angeles Clippers for their miraculous in-season turnaround and praises Kawhi Leonard for his greatness. At the end, Joey highlights Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards and defends him against the stat-padding accusations by claiming that all NBA players would want to eclipse 83 points if close to Kobe Bryant’s 81-point feat.

In this special episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by college basketball aficionado, Ben Risseeuw-Tipcke, for an NCAA Men’s Basketball bracketology breakdown! Ben recently started his own blog, known as Ben’s Sports Hub, which can be accessed through the link below. At the start of today’s episode, Joey and Ben discuss the beauty of March Madness (2:40), which includes the thrill of watching smaller programs make the tournament for the first time like Queens University and Long Island University (4:17).Following that, Ben details who currently make up his last four in and first four out (6:17). Then, he highlights a few teams on the bubble that are sleepers (8:25). Ben outlines which major and mid-major programs are currently the most underrated (14:22) and reveals which team can make the next Cinderella run (17:54). Additionally, they share their thoughts about Miami University (Ohio) and lobby for the RedHawks to make the NCAA Tournament, regardless of whether or not they win the Mid-American Conference tournament (20:00-30:37).Furthermore, Ben answers which projected one-seed is the best in his bracketology predictions (30:46). Moreover, he examines the current states of the Nebraska (31:52) and Wisconsin (36:21) men’s basketball programs. After that, Ben breaks down his current predictions for the Field of 68 (42:31).At the end, they debate which of the top college basketball prospects should be selected first overall in the NBA Draft (1:00:32) and rank which NFL free agent quarterbacks are the best choices for the 2026 season (1:07:51).Be sure to visit Ben's Sports Hub through these links! https://benssportshub.blogspot.com/https://substack.com/@benssportshub?r=708c9h&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=image

In this three-hour episode, Joey has the honor of being part of an elite starting five of sports enthusiasts: Aleks Djordjevic, Sam Hofstetter, Joey Hosea, and Ryan Hosea. At the start of the episode, they debrief the men's ice hockey Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States (3:48). They praise both the men's and women's American hockey teams for bringing home the Gold Medal and highlight the heroics of Jack Hughes and Megan Keller. After that, they shift to discussing two top Boston Bruins prospects and current Boston College men's hockey players, James Hagens and Dean Letourneau (21:08). During this hockey segment, they talk about the growth of hockey in America, the difference in accessibility of the sport in comparison to basketball and baseball, and how sports can teach life lessons (1:00:46). They follow this up by talking about the Bruins' decision to draft Hagens and who they would build an NHL franchise around in the short-term and long-term windows (1:32:59). Then, the group moves on to chatting about the NBA and the current states of the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics (1:44:52). The panel gives their opinions on what to expect in Jayson Tatum's return to the Celtics lineup (1:54:51). Following that, Sam compares how the NBA has handled the unsportsmanlike conduct incidents of Luguentz Dort versus those of Draymond Green (2:03:00). They discuss the differences that small market franchises face in respect to big market clubs when it comes to building a winning basketball team (2:12:06). Moreover, the group debates whether or not the spending habits of the Los Angeles Dodgers are bad for baseball (2:23:36) and offer their thoughts on what moves the New England Patriots and New York Giants should make this offseason (2:34:08).

In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by sports icon Mark Mulvoy, who served as the managing editor of Sports Illustrated from 1984-1996. Mulvoy is a graduate of both Boston College High School and Boston College and was a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee as a media honoree in 2023.To begin, Mulvoy outlines where his love for sports began (2:02). He provides examples of mentors he met and connections he maintained along his journey (4:30). Following that, Mulvoy gives insight into his illustrious career which started at the Boston Globe (7:28), before moving to New York to work for Sports Illustrated (SI) in 1965 (8:00). Mulvoy recalls his experience serving as the ghostwriter for Jack Nicklaus and covering the Summit Series in 1972 (10:27). Following that, he talks about his career progression into becoming the senior editor of SI (11:48) and eventually managing editor (12:49). Joey and Mulvoy discuss how the rise of the internet has impacted the sports media industry (13:52-23:18). After that, Mulvoy explains how much of an honor it was to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (23:28-26:29). Further, he highlights the start of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (31:08-32:45), the legend of Sidd Finch (33:07-37:06), the investigation of Pete Rose's gambling scandal (40:44-42:15), and the 1972 Summit Series (42:46-45:00).At the end, Mulvoy shares his Mount Rushmore of Boston sports (46:00) and his favorite golf courses (50:11).

In this episode, Joey catches up on moves from the NBA Trade. He starts the episode by talking about Anthony Davis being traded to the Washington Wizards. Joey praises the Wizards front office for properly executing the franchise's rebuild over the last three years. Following that, he gives his thoughts on the Boston Celtics trading Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic. Then, he breaks down the blockbuster trade between the Utah Jazz and the Memphis Grizzlies that sent two-time All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr to Salt Lake City. At the end, he mentions the Sacramento Kings' deal that sent Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In this episode, Joey provides a thorough breakdown of the Los Angeles Clippers' moves from the NBA trade deadline. Joey starts by giving his thoughts on the James Harden-Darius Garland swap between Cleveland and LA. He explains that it was difficult to see Harden leave but admits that it may be for the better of the franchise to move on and add younger players. Following that, he talks about the Clippers-Pacers trade that sent Ivica Zubac to Indiana in a package that landed Bennedict Mathurin, alongside two first-round picks from the Pacers. At the end, he praises Chris Paul for an excellent NBA career and explains why he wishes things ended differently for CP3.

In this episode, Joey catches up on recent transactions in the NBA, the MLB, and the NFL. He gives his opinion on the Atlanta Hawks trading Trae Young to the Washington Wizards and the Cavaliers trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings. After that, Joey talks about the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette agreeing to a deal with the New York Mets, and the Chicago Cubs inking a deal with Alex Bregman. At the end, he breaks down recent head coaching hires in the NFL, including John Harbaugh landing a deal with the New York Giants. Joey provides his opinion on the current state of the Pro Bowl ahead of Tuesday night's showdown on ESPN.

In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by his former basketball teammate and current professional basketball player for FC Gaia in Portugal, Jake Harrison. Harrison played collegiate basketball for Western New England (WNE) where he was an All-American selection and an integral part of the Golden Bears' trip to the NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen in 2025.At the start of the episode, Jake details his love for the game (1:55) and why he chose 22 as his jersey number (8:35). Following that, Jake breaks down what it was like winning the Conference of New England (CNE) Championship in 2025, WNE's first conference title in men's basketball since 2001 (9:38). Jake describes what it was like playing in the NCAA Division III tournament (12:40) and how he found he was the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Year and an All-American selection in the 2022-23 season (16:06). Then, they rewind to high school to highlight the moment that Jake's game took a big jump at Boston Latin School (18:40). After that, Jake points out which moment stands out most to him from his exceptional college career (21:00). Joey takes a minute to break down Jake's historic numbers during his collegiate career at WNE and where he stands in the program's history books (22:46). Jake gives a look into the work he put in during the offseason to help him excel in college (24:06) and explains how much of an honor it was to be a multi-year captain at WNE (27:47).Moreover, Joey praises Jake for his incredible accomplishments at WNE (30:48) before shifting over to talking about his professional career in Portugal (31:25) and asking about the biggest differences from college (33:10). Furthermore, Jake provides insight into FC Gaia's practice regimen (34:07), how the season has gone thus far (36:00), and how he deals with the the pressure that comes with playing professional basketball (37:47). Jake reveals what the transition has been like living overseas (40:56), how he spends his free time (42:13), and his favorite dish in Portugal (44:20). Additionally, Jake discusses his coolest experience overseas outside of playing (45:05) and how the EuroProBasket European Summer League in June of 2025 helped him (49:21).At the end, they preview the Chargers-Patriots Wild Card matchup (56:33).

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Cliff Gedeon, a longtime close friend and a Boston sports aficionado. To start the episode, they talk about the surprise season for the New England Patriots (0:43). During this segment, they answer whether or not Drake Maye will win the NFL MVP award over Matthew Stafford (1:53). They agree on which team is the biggest threat in the AFC for the Patriots and quickly preview their Wild Card Weekend showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers (9:05). Joey and Cliff review the generational 2024 NFL Draft quarterback class, which leads to Joey mentioning the Chicago Bears as the most overlooked NFC club. Then, they discuss the underwhelming 2025 Kansas City Chiefs season (31:30) and question whether or not Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (36:05) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (40:28) will retire. Following that, they move onto praising the Boston Celtics for their impressive performance during a season that was expected to be a gap year and answer whether or not they believe Jayson Tatum will return by the end of the season (45:17). They debate whether or not Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Anthony Davis will be traded (55:12). Next, they revisit some of their favorite memories from high school baseball, including their 2017 MCSAO championship title (1:05:21). At the end, Cliff breaks down his Mount Rushmore of his favorite Boston athletes.

In this special episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by a Boston icon and food review influencer Tommy DeVito (@devitofoodreviews on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok). At the beginning, DeVito talks about the start of his social media journey (0:56) and which reviews have stood out the most to him thus far (4:05). Following that, DeVito provides insight into what his experience was like recording food reviews with some iconic guests from the sports world, including former Boston Red Sox third baseman and World Series champion Will Middlebrooks, and current Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon (13:14). Then, Joey asks DeVito which three cities stood out most to him along his food review journey (20:06) and what his current best recommendations are for restaurants in Boston (21:53). After that, DeVito lists some people and places he hopes to include in a review in the future (28:37). Afterward, they switch over to discussing Boston sports, including the success of the Patriots (35:34) and the Celtics (39:38). At the end, they highlight their Mount Rushmore of favorite Boston athletes (43:40). --------- Be sure to check out Tommy's food reviews at DeVitoFoodReviews on Instagram and TikTok. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devitofoodreviews?igsh=MWVjaDNqdjRneGw2dg== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devitofoodreviews?lang=en

In this episode, Joey breaks down eleven trade packages that he created over the last week for James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan. Joey prefaces with the fact that it is difficult to estimate what a player's trade value is in the current market, since a player's return depends on their age, contract, and production.

In this episode, Joey provides his thoughts on two NHL trades from a few weeks ago. First, he reviews the deal that sent star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild, in exchange for a package that included defenseman Zeev Buium and a 2026 first-round pick. Following that, he talks about the trade that sent Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry. Joey highlights the fact that both goalies have struggled in their new homes, with Jarry being placed on the injured reserve after just three games in Edmonton.

In this episode, Joey breaks down his thoughts on the current state of the Los Angeles Clippers who stand at 6-20 on the year, holding the third worst record in the NBA. Joey argues that it is best for the Clippers to start the rebuild now and move on from their best assets in order to recoup future draft capital. In this segment, he provides a look into potential trade packages that the Clippers can look for before the February trade deadline.

In his celebratory 400th episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by returning guest and longtime NHL executive Michael Santos. Santos gives an inside look into the roles of Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations for an NHL team. To start, Santos discusses the interview process of prospects for the NHL Draft and how trade talks develop between clubs. Additionally, Santos updates listeners on his soon-to-be released software application, Hockey Intelligence Agency (HIA), which will allow hockey fans to act as the general manager of their favorite team. HIA will help users compare a player’s talent and their production from one professional league versus a player from another (e.g., the USHL vs. OHL). Following that, Santos talks about the growth of the NHL, including potential expansion and the rise of the salary cap. Also, Santos breaks down the NHL’s new long-term injured reserve rule and what an executive’s strategy is for salary arbitration cases.

In this episode, Joey catches up on NFL headlines, including Philip Rivers' return to the NFL, following Daniel Jones' season-ending injury. During this segment, Joey praises Jones for an excellent season and for revitalizing not only his career but also the Indianapolis Colts fan base. Also, he talks about Shedeur Sanders' big-time four-touchdown performance from Week 14. Then, Joey shifts to the MLB and discusses Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Philadelphia Phillies and Pete Alonso signing with the Baltimore Orioles. At the end, he gives his thoughts on Tarik Skubal's future and questions whether or not he will be traded by the Detroit Tigers.

In this episode, Joey discusses the recent report that Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is contemplating retirement. Joey begins the episode by reviewing Rendon's tenure with the Angels, from his total games missed to his declining offensive production. During this episode, he considers where Rendon's current $245 million contract ranks among the top ten worst MLB contracts of all-time. Joey breaks down mostly expired contracts from the 21st century with only two of the contracts still being active: Rendon's agreement with the Angels and outfielder Kris Bryant's deal with the Colorado Rockies. In this segment, he mentions Stephen Strasburg's seven-year, $245 million contract with the Washington Nationals from 2019, along with Pablo Sandoval's five-year, $95 million deal with the Boston Red Sox from 2014 and Jacoby Ellsbury's former seven-year, $153 million agreement with the New York Yankees from 2013. Joey makes it clear that long-term baseball contracts often end in players not being worthy of the big-time pay due to a decline in production as they age and physically decline with injuries. Oftentimes, players are rightfully paid around the age of 30 years old, due to their strong production in three consecutive seasons prior to hitting free agency.

In this episode, Joey catches up on recent trades in Major League Baseball. He starts off with the Baltimore Orioles trading right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward. Following that, Joey gives his opinion on the Texas Rangers trading second baseman Marcus Semien for New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo. At the end of the episode, he talks about the Red Sox trading right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts and left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Clarke.

In this episode, Joey catches up on some headlines from the world of sports over the last few weeks, including the firings of Brian Daboll and Nico Harrison. During this segment, Joey explains why the New York Giants had no option but to move on from Daboll earlier this month and also defensive coordinator Shane Bowen who was fired today. After that, he moves on to talking about the early-season struggles of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings. Joey makes the case for the Clippers to trade for veteran forward DeMar DeRozan. Following that, he discusses the potential Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty and the strong start to the year for the Detroit Pistons.

In this episode, Joey recaps the 2025 World Series and praises the Los Angeles Dodgers for their late-game heroics in both Game 6 and Game 7 on the road in Toronto. During this segment, he discusses how baseball is a game of inches and how the Blue Jays were so close to winning their first title in over three decades. Joey talks about Yoshinobu Yamamoto's excellence and the clutch performances of Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages, and Will Smith. Additionally, Joey explains why Game 7 was the best game of baseball he has ever watched. At the end, he explains why people need to respect the greatness of the Dodgers. Also, he predicts that Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers and commends the Dodgers for their ability to develop young talent. Before closing the episode, Joey mentions Mike Sirota, the #64 prospect in the MLB's Top 100 Prospects list and the Dodgers' #5 prospect.

In this special episode, Joey is joined by Boston Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo begins the episode by grading the 2025 Red Sox season and assesses the club’s decision to trade Rafael Devers. After that, they discuss the likelihood that the Red Sox land Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso. During this segment, Cotillo contemplates the likelihood that Boston trades for Joe Ryan and predicts what his desired price tag would be from Minnesota’s front office. At the end, the duo answers whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining the game of baseball with their record-breaking payroll and luxury tax bill.

In this episode, Joey previews the 2025-26 NBA season. He starts out with a recap of the offseason, including a breakdown of important trades and top headlines heading into Opening Night. After that, he predicts each of the NBA’s award winners. At the end, he provides hot takes on the standings in each conference and his playoff predictions.

In this episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by the sports maestro Brendan Murray, his former high school baseball teammate. Brendan and Joey start out by discussing the strong start to the Boston Bruins season (0:40-19:45). During this segment, they talk about Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel’s extensions. Following that, the duo moves onto highlighting the recent excellent play of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (19:45-1:00:44). Additionally, they use the growth of Mac Jones and Daniel Jones to argue that quarterbacks need a stable head coach and a consistent offensive system. Next, they transition to baseball and offer a look into the MLB Playoffs and discuss their outlook for the Red Sox offseason (1:00:46-1:18:15). They question whether or not the Red Sox have the potential to sign Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso. After that, they quickly break down their expectations for the Celtics with Jayson Tatum sidelined (1:18:15-1:26:30). At the end, Brendan and Joey give their thoughts on the MLB’s automated ball-strike system (ABS), which will go into place for the 2026 MLB season (1:26:30).

In this episode, Joey last night’s 34-17 victory for the New York Giants over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football. He recaps what happened in the game and praises Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo and Cor’Dale Flott for their heroics.

In this episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by Ken Powtak who covers Boston sports for the Associated Press. Powtak has been a freelance sports journalist for over four decades and offers exceptional insight into the industry. At the beginning, they dive into the offseason plans for the Red Sox, including the futures of Alex Bregman and Trevor Story in Boston. Powtak takes a look back at Craig Breslow's decision to trade Rafael Devers and answers whether or not the Red Sox made the right decision. Joey and Ken discuss the uncertain futures of Masataka Yoshida, Jarren Duran, and Triston Casas. They also contemplate whether or not the Red Sox will be in play for Pete Alonso, Joe Ryan, or Kyle Schwarber. At the end, Powtak highlights some of his favorite memories as a sports journalist and explains how important it is for writers to pay attention to details when crafting a story. Before closing the episode, they provide their outlook for the New England Patriots ahead of their favorable eight-game stretch before their Week 14 bye.

In this episode, Joey provides an update regarding the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs. He updates listeners on what happened in the Reds-Dodgers series. Additionally, he offers a quick recap of Games 1 and 2 in the Tigers-Guardians series, Padres-Cubs series, and the Yankees-Red Sox series and previews the Game 3 showdown for each matchup.

In this episode, Joey previews the 2025 MLB playoff bracket with a thorough outline of each Wild Card matchup. He offers predictions for each series and explains why he believes the Dodgers have what it takes to win the World Series again. Also, he discusses the struggles and the meltdown of the New York Mets.

In this late upload, Joey provides an update regarding the 2025 MLB Wild Card standings and breaks down the historic second half run for the Cleveland Guardians. He also praises Nick Kurtz for an incredible rookie season. At the end, he quickly recaps some storylines from Week 3 of the NFL season, including the Colts improving to 3-0 and the Giants switching their starting quarterback from Russell Wilson to Jaxson Dart ahead of Week 4.

In this episode, Joey breaks down some of the biggest storylines from Week 2 of the NFL season, including Daniel Jones' success in an upset win over Denver and Russell Wilson's top-notch performance against Dallas. Joey also explains why teams like the Cincinnati Bengals need to make it a priority to address their offensive line. At the end, he discusses the Chiefs falling to 0-2 and quickly previews their Sunday Night Football showdown against the Giants. Joey gives his opinion on whether or not Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are on the hot seat.