Episodes
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Ep. 450 (11/9/26): Special Guest - Chris Theodore, Professional Hockey Player for Lausitzer Füchse
In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Chris Theodore, a former Division I athlete and current professional hockey player for the Lausitzer Füchse in Germany. Theodore played college hockey at American International College (AIC) from 2018-22, Union College for the 2022-23 season,...
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Ep. 449 (11/5/26): The Return of The Dream Team - Aleks Djordjevic, Sam Hofstetter, Joey Hosea, and Ryan Hosea
In this three-hour special, Joey has the privilege of being joined by four returning guests: Aleks Djordjevic, Sam Hofstetter, Joey Hosea, and Ryan Hosea, for the return of The Dream Team! At the start of the episode, they provide their thoughts on the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series title and…
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Ep. 448 (10/25/26): Special Guest - Arthur Lynch, University of Georgia Football and NFL Alum
In this episode, Joey has the privilege and honor of being joined by Arthur Lynch, former University of Georgia star tight end and NFL alum. Lynch played high school football in Massachusetts at Dartmouth High School, where he was a four-star tight end and a top 100 recruit in the country, before...
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Ep. 447 (10/21/26): 2026-27 NBA Season Preview - Predictions for Win-Loss Records, Playoffs, All-NBA, All-Rookie, All-Defense
In this episode, Joey breaks down his predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season, including his win-loss record projections and conference seeding for the Eastern Conference (2:18) and the Western Conference (26:24). After that, he provides his predictions of the 2027 NBA Playoffs (43:53) and 2026-27...
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Ep. 446 (10/8/26): Guest - Zach Crews: Part II of the Comeback Tour for The Playbook w/ Joey & Zach
In this NBA season preview, Joey has the honor and pleasure of being joined by Zach Crews, his former WZBC Sports Radio co-host for the second episode of the comeback tour for The Playbook with Joey and Zach! At the start of the episode, Joey and Zach provide their season expectations for the...
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Ep. 445 (10/2/26): Sports Update: NBA News, UMass Football's 4-0 Start, JJ McCarthy Traded to the NY Giants, Drake Maye's Struggles
In this episode, Joey catches up on storylines across the NBA and NFL. He starts the episode by discussing the Los Angeles Clippers' decision to bring back Bradley Beal over Bennedict Mathurin and also the Minnesota Timberwolves landing Jonathan Kuminga and Cody Williams. After that, he praises...
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Ep. 444 (9/29/26): 2026 MLB Playoff Predictions, MLB Wild Card Round Preview
In this episode, Joey outlines his 2026 MLB playoff predictions ahead of the start of today's Wild Card Round. He provides a breakdown of each Wild Card matchup and an explanation behind each of his predictions.
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Ep. 443 (9/13/26): 2026 NFL Season Predictions - Team Record, Playoff, and Award Predictions
In this episode, Joey breaks down his predictions for the 2026 NFL season ahead of the first NFL Sunday of the year. He outlines his record predictions for each team, along with his thoughts on the NFL Playoffs and who he believes will win each award at the NFL Honors.
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Ep. 442 (9/7/26): Special Guest - Zach Crews, The Grand Return of the Playbook w/ Joey and Zach
In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by his former WZBC on-air co-host Zach Crews for the grand return of The Playbook with Joey and Zach! At the start of the episode, they take a look back at their favorite memories from WZBC (1:00). Following that, they preview the...
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Ep. 441 (9/2/26): Fifth Annual NFL Starting Quarterback Rankings with the Sports Guru
For the fifth straight year, Joey has the privilege of being joined by the legendary sports guru Mike Hurley for their annual quarterback rankings. Joey and Mike rank all 32 projected Week 1 starting quarterbacks based on how they believe they will perform this season. It is important to note…
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Ep. 440 (8/28/26): Special Guest - Jack Hawke, Assistant Baseball Coach at Holy Cross
In this episode, Joey has the privilege and honor of being joined by a former teammate of his in the Yawkey Baseball League and a current assistant coach for the Holy Cross baseball team, Jack Hawke. Jack played college baseball at Bard College where he was a four-year starter and a three-year...
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Ep. 439 (8/25/26): Special Guest - Joshua Beekman, Former NFL Offensive Lineman and BC Hall of Famer
In this episode, Joey has the privilege and honor of being joined by Boston College football legend and former NFL offensive lineman Joshua Beekman. Beekman graduated from BC with two degrees in 2005 and 2006 and played five years of football at BC, where he was a First-Team All-American…
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Ep. 438 (8/12/26): Special Guest - Jon Meterparel, Renowned Sports Broadcaster for ESPN and WEEI
In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by a former professor of his at Boston College and a sports broadcasting icon, Jon Meterparel! Meterparel has had an illustrious career in sports, from his time as an on-air host at WEEI and a broadcaster for ESPN, all the way to...
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Ep. 437 (8/10/26): Special Guest - Paul Hamann of Paul’s Ballparks, Avid Baseball Stadium Traveler
In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Paul Hamann, an avid baseball stadium enthusiast and the founder of "Paul's Ballparks." Paul has visited over 85 Minor League Baseball stadiums and 50 Major League Baseball stadiums in his lifetime. Joey met Paul and his family at Fenway Park...
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Ep. 436 (8/8/26): Tarik Skubal Trade Reaction, The Red-Hot Boston Red Sox, Update on Aspiration and Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James Signs with the Philadelphia 76ers
In this episode, Joey catches up on MLB headlines, discussing the blockbuster trade that sent Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Boston Red Sox’s dominance over the last month. At the end, he updates listeners on the NBA’s investigation of Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration and provides…
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Ep. 435 (7/3/26): Breakdown of the Blockbuster Trade Between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics that Lands Jaylen Brown in Philly
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...
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Ep. 434 (7/1/26): MLB - Mendoza’s Firing, Red Sox Sweep Yankees | NBA - 2026 Draft Recap, Jaylen Brown Rumors | Thoughts on Giannis, LaMelo, Morant, and Kessler Trades | LeBron’s Free Agency
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…
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Ep. 433 (6/30/26): Instant Reaction to Blockbuster Clippers-Raptors Trade that Sends Kawhi Leonard to Toronto
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…
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Ep. 432 (6/16/26): Special Guest - Liam Kenney, Head Coach of Central Michigan University Men's Hockey
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...
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Ep. 431 (6/13/26): An Hour of New York Sports with Special Guest - Christian Koutsoubis
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)…
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Ep. 430 (6/12/26): Special Guest - Keith McPherson, Host of Mic Check
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...
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Ep. 429 (6/11/26): Special Guest: Ben Risseeuw-Tipcke, 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview and Predictions
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...
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Ep. 428 (6/10/26): Special Guest - Pat Skerry, Towson University Men's Basketball Head Coach
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...
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Ep. 427 (6/9/26): Special Guests: Aidan Daly and James Daly - High-Level Boston Sports Talk
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...
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Ep. 426 (6/3/26): Late Upload - 2026 NBA Finals Preview, Reaction to Odell Beckham Jr. Signing with the New York Giants
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.
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Ep. 425 (5/30/26): 2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 Predictions, Thoughts on the NBA's New Anti-Tanking System
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...
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Ep. 424 (5/28/26): Special Returning Guest - Ken Powtak, Renowned Freelance Sports Writer
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…
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Ep. 423 (5/23/26): 2026 NBA Expansion Draft Simulator, Potential Expansion Teams in Vegas and Seattle
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.
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Ep. 422 (5/13/26): The Return of the Dream Team: Special Guests - Sam Hofstetter and Aleks Djordjevic
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…
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Ep. 421 (4/24/26): Late Upload - Reaction to Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, Best Available in Day 2
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...
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Ep. 420 (4/23/26): First-Round Mock Draft for the 2026 NFL Draft
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.
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Ep. 419 (4/21/26): Special Guest - Shawn Kiernan, Host of the SK Sports Podcast Show
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...
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Ep. 418 (4/20/26): Late Predictions for 2026 NBA Playoffs
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.
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Ep. 417 (3/31/26): Special Guest: Chase Forte - Point Guard for Boston College Men's Basketball
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...
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Ep. 416 (3/26/26): 2026 MLB Opening Day Special - MLB Season Predictions
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…
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Ep. 415 (3/21/26): Special Guest - Finn Kelley - Outlook for the 2026 Boston Red Sox, 2026 MLB Season Preview - Awards and World Series 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...
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Ep. 414 (3/17/26): Special Returning Guest: Ben Risseeuw-Tipcke - Breakdown of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket, Potential Upsets, Regional and Final Four Predictions
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…
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Ep. 413 (3/16/26): Reaction to the Maxx Crosby Trade Falling Through, Tua Tagovailoa Signs with Atlanta, Kenneth Walker III Joins Chiefs, LA Clippers' Historic In-Season Turnaround, Bam Adebayo's 83-point Game
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...
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Ep. 412 (3/9/26): Special Guest: Ben Risseeuw-Tipcke - 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracketology, The Beauty of March Madness, NBA Draft Top Prospects, NFL Quarterback Free Agency
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...
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Ep. 411 (3/5/26): The Dream Team - Special Guests: Aleks Djordjevic, Sam Hofstetter, Joey & Ryan Hosea
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)....
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Ep. 410 (2/21/26): Special Guest - Mark Mulvoy, Former Managing Editor of Sports Illustrated (1984-1996), Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2023)
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…
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Ep. 409 (2/16/26): Late NBA Trade Deadline Recap - Anthony Davis Traded to Washington, Nikola Vucevic Dealt to Boston, Utah Lands Jaren Jackson Jr. in Blockbuster Deal, Keon Ellis & Dennis Schroder's New Home in Cleveland
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...
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Ep. 408 (2/16/26): Late NBA Trade Deadline Recap for the Los Angeles Clippers - James Harden Traded to Cleveland, Ivica Zubac Dealt to Indiana, CP3's Retirement
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...
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Ep. 407 (2/1/26): Sports Update: NBA Trade News - Trae Young and De'Andre Hunter | MLB Transactions - Kyle Tucker to Dodgers, Bo Bichette to Mets | NFL Head Coaching Carousel - John Harbaugh to Giants, Kevin Stefanski to Falcons
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...
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Ep. 406 (1/11/26): Special Guest - Jake Harrison, Professional Basketball Player for FC Gaia
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...
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Ep. 405 (1/5/26): Special Guest - Cliff Gedeon: Drake Maye's Excellent Year, Patriots Playoff Preview, Will Travis Kelce and Aaron Rodgers Retire?, The Impressive Celtics Season, Trae Young Trade Destinations
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…
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Ep. 404 (12/30/25): Special Guest - Tommy DeVito, Top Boston Food Reviewer & Social Media Influencer
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...
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Ep. 403 (12/24/25): New NBA Trade Packages - James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan
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…
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Ep. 402 (12/24/25): NHL Trade Review - Quinn Hughes to Minnesota, Penguins and Oilers Swap Goalies
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....
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Ep. 401 (12/16/25): Fixing the 6-20 Los Angeles Clippers - Is It Best to Rebuild Now?, Potential Trade Packages
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...