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SusTalk Podcast

by Susumu Araki

A podcast delving into topics I find intriguing in the sports world with a side of other topics that interest me. You'll mostly hear from me, but there will be guests on as I learn new things from them.

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Episodes

  1. SusTalk Podcast Episode 93: NFL News Debriefings from a wild offseason with Chris Rosvoglou

    After another major NFL Trade happened, I needed to get a pod done with my great friend Chris Rosvoglou. We discussed major questions heading into training camp such as why the Saints felt comfortable rolling with Jameis Winston over drafting a QB back in the draft (1:16), what the Panthers are...

  2. SusTalk Podcast Episode 92: Sisyphus, Combobreakers and Metal with Nomad Noah

    A conversation I've been waiting to have for a long time. I'm joined by my good friend Noah (AKA Nomad Noah @nh_nmd on twitter) as we talk about his love of Guilty Gear (Plus R in particular), his time at the Combobreaker Major and his passion for metal music and how he got into it. My podcast is...

  3. SusTalk Podcast Episode 91: Game 7 Weekend in the NHL with Dan Hanson

    My great friend Dan Hanson joins the show to recap the game 7 frenzy of the Stanley Cup playoffs. We also talk about the upcoming matchups in round 2, the best remaining goalies and the Battle of Alberta between the Oilers and Flames. *Disclaimer* I had to whisper as this was recorded late at…

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  4. SusTalk Podcast Episode 90: Stanley Cup Playoffs Overview with Zig Fracassi

    With the Stanley Cup playoffs underway, I had Zig Fracassi from SiriusXM NFL Radio and contributor for SiriusXM Hockey join the show to breakdown his observations from the first three days and what he expects to see from some of the notable contenders throughout the playoffs. Follow Zig on…

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  5. SusTalk Podcast Episode 89: NFL Draft Recap and NBA Playoffs with Jimmy Scalia

    My buddy Jimmy Scalia is back to recap the NFL Draft and give our thoughts on the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs. *Recorded on 5/3/2022 Follow Jimmy on twitter (@_JA41_) and Instagram (jimmyscalia42) My podcast is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow me on Twitter for updates on the podcast...

  6. SusTalk Podcast Episode 88: Hopeful Mets, Bummed Out Yanks and MCU talk with Michael Fliegelman

    This week, my WFAN mentor joins the pod to discuss his optimism for the Mets so far into the 2022 season, the Yankees struggles and we talk some Marvel Cinematic Universe to close out the pod. You can follow Mike @MFliegelman on twitter to get his takes on the Mets, Jets and others in the NY…

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  7. SusTalk Podcast Episode 87: The Omar Yurtseven Summit (NBA Playoffs preview) with Premier Orion and Gio Annatelli

    For the upcoming NBA playoffs, I asked the two Miami Heat fans I know in my life to gather and make the case for the Miami Heat to make the NBA Finals for the Eastern Conference. We also preview notable storylines and whether anyone can stop the Suns in the Western Conference in a quick NBA...

  8. SusTalk Podcast Episode 86: The Masters 2022 Preview with Paul Rosenberg

    The Masters are this week and I'm joined by my esteemed colleague at WFAN Paul Rosenberg who produces Keith McPherson's show on the FAN and the man behind the board for all the Yankees and Nets broadcasts as well. He and I preview the 2022 Masters as we discuss the approach the pros will have to...

  9. SusTalk Podcast Episode 85: State of Houston Sports with Sean Pendergast

    Joining me this week is one of my favorite hosts I've ever worked. Sports Radio 610 Houston's Sean Pendergast joins the podcast to talk about the state of Houston sports, how he got into the sports radio business and a brief talk of the road to WrestleMania. Time Stamps: Intro into Sports Radio:...

  10. BONUS PODCAST: Overdue Rams Super Bowl Celebration and Elden Ring with Tim Daigle

    I finally got a hold of my close friend and NFL frenemy Tim Daigle to properly allow him to celebrate his Rams winning the Super Bowl and also discuss the release of Elden Ring and talk about the popularity and appeal of Soulsbourne type games. You can get to the Elden Ring talk at 14:36 My…

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  11. SusTalk Podcast Episode 84: RUSSELL WILSON GOT TRADED! Emergency Podcast with Jimmy Scalia

    Russell Wilson got traded to the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks decade with Russ has just ended. To give an immediate reaction (recorded in the afternoon of 3-8-2022) is my pal Jimmy Scalia to breakdown the deal and what it means for both teams moving forward. Follow Jimmy on twitter (@_JA41_) and...

  12. SusTalk Podcast Episode 83: New York Ranger Update and life with the EMS with Brian McKeon

    Joining me to talk about the successful season of the New York Rangers thus far as well as his side hustle as an EMT worker is WFAN/CBS Sports Radio Host/Producer Brian McKeon. We talk about why the Rangers have had such a great start this year, the playoff pictures of the entire NHL and how and...

  13. SusTalk Podcast Episode 82: Super Bowl 56 Preview and the Kyler Murray Mystery with Jimmy Scalia

    The Super Bowl is upon us. Joining me to break down the matchup between the Bengals and Rams is my buddy and colleague Jimmy Scalia as we make the case for both teams while fitting in some discussion as to what is going on with Kyler Murray lately. We also discuss the upcoming halftime show in...

  14. SusTalk Podcast Episode 81: Nets Swoon and the French Fry Boom with Mike Bisceglia

    Nets superfan Mike Bisceglia returns to the podcast to give his thoughts on the James Harden Saga (1:19), the Knicks struggles (16:43), and his many opinions on fast food french fries (27:26). You can listen to all of Mike's stories from the road on his main podcast Mike Delivers. Also, subscribe...

  15. SusTalk Podcast Episode 80: 2022 NFL Divisional Recap and the crazy years from the Lakers and Raiders with Stu Kovacs

    Second episode since my podcast return. I catch up with my colleague at CBS Sports Radio Stu Kovacs. We react to the epic shootout between the Bills and Chiefs. We recap the rest of the divisional weekend, the crazy roller coaster season of Stu's Raiders, the disastrous year from the Lakers and…

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  16. SusTalk Podcast Episode 79: My pod return and Talking Knicks and Jets with Ed "Big Zoo" Arzooman

    In my return to podcasting, I spoke with my colleague at WFAN Ed "Big Zoo" Arzooman as we talked about the mid-season status of the New York Knicks (1:09) and a seasonal recap of the New York Jets and what lies ahead for gang green (21:21). Check out Ed's Jets podcast Time to Jets on Apple…

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  17. SusTalk Podcast Episode 78: 2021 AFC East Preview with Zach Gelb

    Joining the show to wrap up the 2021 NFL Divisional Previews is the host of the Zach Gelb Show (Airing from 6-10 PM EST on weekdays) as well as Eye on Football (Airing from 12-8 PM EST Sunday Afternoons) both on CBS Sports Radio is Zach Gelb. He joins the pod to breakdown the AFC East and what...

  18. SusTalk Podcast Episode 77: 2021 AFC North Preview with Ken Carman

    Joining me this week to continue the NFL Divisional Previews is the host of the Ken Carman show with Anthony Lima on 92.3 The Fan and host of his own show on CBS Sports Radio to breakdown all four teams in the AFC North. I ask him how it feels to cover the Browns when they have genuine Super Bowl...

  19. SusTalk Podcast Episode 76: 2021 NFC North Preview with Joe D'Aloisio

    Joining me this week to continue the NFL Divisional Previews is the host of the Sharp Cheddar podcast Joe D'Aloisio to breakdown everything in the NFC North along with discussing the Aaron Rodgers offseason saga. Time Stamps for teams Detroit Lions 0:40 Minnesota Vikings 9:35 Chicago Bears 18:36...

  20. SusTalk Podcast Episode 75: 2021 AFC West Preview with Anthony Gallo

    The NFL Divisional Previews continue as my great friend and colleague Anthony Gallo joins the pod to breakdown the 2021 AFC West. Time Stamps for teams Kansas City Chiefs 3:21 Los Angeles Chargers 17:26 Las Vegas Raiders 26:27 Denver Broncos 41:49 My podcast is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.…

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  21. SusTalk Podcast Episode 74: 2021 NFC East Preview with Shaun "Mraz" Morash

    Making his return to break down the NFC East is the Executive Producer of the DA Show on CBS Sports Radio (Airing from 6-10 AM on CBS Sports Radio) Shaun "Mraz" Morash. We dive deep into the story line rich division that is the NFC East. Time Stamps for teams Dallas Cowboys 1:18 Philadelphia…

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  22. SusTalk Podcast Episode 73: 2021 AFC South Preview with Ryan Hickey

    Joining me this time in the NFL Divisional Preview series is the executive producer for the Zach Gelb Show (Airing from 6-10 PM EST on CBS Sports Radio) and the host of his own show The Ryan Hickey Show on the World Wide Sports Radio Network is Ryan "Tres" Hickey. We breakdown how we feel the…

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  23. SusTalk Podcast Episode 72: 2021 NFC West Preview with Jimmy Scalia

    The NFL Divisional Previews continue. This time, my coworker and NFC West buddy Jimmy Scalia returns to breakdown the NFC West. Time Stamps for teams Cardinals: 1:41 49ers: 11:56 Rams: 21:11 Seahawks: 34:56 My podcast is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow me on Twitter for updates on the…

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  24. SusTalk Podcast Episode 71: 2021 NFC South Preview with Chris Rosvoglou

    The NFL Divisional Previews are back. Joining me to break down the NFC South is Chris Rosvoglou of the Straight Up Saints Podcast. Time Stamps for teams: Buccaneers (0:40) Panthers (12:51) Falcons (18:25) Saints (24:16) My podcast is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow me on Twitter for updates...

  25. SusTalk Podcast Episode 70: Traveling Luxuriously with Bernice

    This week, I'm joined by my good friend Bernice. Bernice is a Luxury Vacation Consultant who details how she grew to love traveling around the world while detailing her recent trip to Portugal (1:10). We then went over how the pandemic changed the way people traveled around the world and how she...

  26. SusTalk Podcast Episode 69: Premier League Preview and Lakers Off-Season Breakdown with Mike Zimmerman and Stu Kovacs

    This episode, I cover two international sports in basketball and soccer (futbol). First up, I invite senior podcast producer and former CBS Sports Radio colleague Mike Zimmerman to give a brief preview of the upcoming Premier League Season while talking about the differences between Jurgen Klopp...

  27. SusTalk Podcast Episode 68: Euros recap with Anthony Gallo

    This week, my good friend Anthony Gallo returns to the podcast to recap the Euros which went on for the past month alongside the NBA and NHL playoffs. We recap Italy's path to capturing the Euros championship, other story lines throughout the tournament and and then we hit on other topics with…

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  28. SusTalk Podcast Episode 67: The CP3 Legacy, Buck's rugged Finals Journey and NBA Playoff Recap with Justin Huntsman

    Before the NBA Finals tips off, Justin Huntsman returns to the show to preview the NBA Finals between the Suns and Bucks. We discussed how far Chris Paul has come to finally reach his first NBA Finals in his career (1:46), recap the Bucks bumpy ride to their first Finals since the 70's (14:40)…

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  29. SusTalk Podcast: Episode 66: Going Hollywood with Linda Nafez

    This week, I invite my friend Linda Nafez to discuss the ins and outs of working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. I ask her what inspired her to pursue her career (2:20), her love for watching and working on Reality TV shows (9:31), what the day-to-day is like for a TV producer...

  30. SusTalk Podcast: Episode 65 Delivering Food and Brooklyn Nets Takes with Mike Bisceglia

    The Nets may be eliminated, but that doesn't mean we can't recap their year. Joining me this episode is the host of the Mike Delivers Podcast and my former colleague at CBS Sports Radio Mike Bisceglia. He gives me the details on how he keeps up his 100 percent satisfactory rating on Uber Eats and...

  31. SusTalk Podcast Episode 64: Jokic's Ascension, the Villainy of Trae Young and other NBA Playoff Storylines with Pat Foster

    Joining me this week is The Lead Sports Media's Pat Foster as we discuss a wide range of NBA topics during the postseason. We discuss where the Celtics are going by elevating Brad Stevens to the front office (1:23), what is stopping Luka and the Mavs from advancing past the first round (16:35),...

  32. SusTalk Podcast Episode 63: The Rematch: Recapping Will Ospreay vs Ricochet with Andy Sahadeo

    This week, my friend Andy Sahadeo (@wormharvester on instagram) and I react to the massive WWE releases and we do a rewatch discussion of the importance Will Ospreay and Ricochet's 2016 Best of the Super Juniors match back in 2016 was to the pro wrestling industry. Subscribe to the HSP Network's...

  33. SusTalk Podcast Episode 62: The Champions League Finals preview with Anthony Gallo

    With the NBA and NHL Playoffs underway, we put our focus on another big playoff game going down across the pond. Joining me to break down the Champions League Finals between Manchester City and Chelsea is WFAN's Digital Content Producer Anthony Gallo. Before breaking the game down, we recap the...

  34. SusTalk Podcast Episode 61: DAAAAAAA BEARS with Benny Gabel

    More draft aftermath and this time, I invite my good Hofstra and fellow Radio Production major buddy Benny Gabel to discuss the drafting of Justin Fields to his hometown team the Chicago Bears. We also go into the Aaron Rodgers fiasco because I figure he'd have some form of joy in what's going on...

  35. SusTalk Podcast Episode 60: Day to Day of Reporting and visiting all the Lancasters with Danielle Zulkowsky

    This week, I'm backing off sports to learn about the day in the life of a local news reporter through my conversation with fellow WRHU alumni Danielle Zulkowsky. We discussed her move to working in Wisconsin from the East Coast, what the day to day is like for her as a news reporter, and we wrap…

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  36. SusTalk Podcast Episode 59: The QB Report - 2021 NFL Draft Edition with Tom Di Benedetto

    A year after our first conversation on this podcast, Reiter Than You's Executive Producer Tom Di Benedetto returns to breakdown the QB class for the 2021 NFL Draft. We go through all five projected first round hopefuls in Trevor Lawrence (1:24), Zach Wilson (8:03), Mac Jones (16:57), Justin…

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  37. SusTalk Podcast Episode 58: 2021 NFL Mock drafting - HSP Crossover with the 3rd Floor Lounge crew

    It's a crossover on the HSP Podcast Network as I team up with my buddy Jimmy Scalia and his co-host Bill Hooper as we draft up the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Subscribe to the HSP Network's YouTube Channel using this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFIiZeRbRWBPMaFnDJce6pA Follow Us…

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  38. SusTalk Podcast Episode 57: Late Night New York Sports Talk Program with Lori Rubinson

    With baseball under way and the NFL Draft coming up, I spoke with WFAN Late Night Weekend Host Lori Rubinson to discuss the happenings surrounding the New York Mets and Giants. We get into the criticisms and perception of Giants GM Dave Gettleman and we cover how new Mets owner Steve Cohen has...

  39. SusTalk Podcast Episode 56: The Rematch - Sami Zayn vs Shinsuke Nakamura NXT Takeover Dallas

    In another edition of The Rematch (Where we review the wild year of pro wrestling that was 2016), myself and Andy Sahadeo rewatch Sami Zayn's final NXT match against the debuting Shinsuke Nakamura at NXT Takeover Dallas. A showcase of two of Andy's favorite wrestlers in WWE right now. Subscribe…

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  40. SusTalk Podcast Episode 55: 2021 MLB Opening Week with Anders Jorstad and Corey Kesluk

    It's the week of Opening Day in MLB and I wanted to have my WRHU colleague to talk everything going on in baseball. We discussed a variety of topics including baseball's free agency problem (5:54), the changes in how baseball games are managed (22:22), MLB's marketing issues (32:06), and how…

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  41. SusTalk Podcast Episode 54: The Myth of Cap Space and the Drew Brees Legacy with Chris Rosvoglou

    The NFL free agency is here and joining me to recap some notable moves is Straight Up Saints podcast host Chris Rosvoglou. We breakdown the notable moves that interest both of us the most (1:01), Chris explains the misconceptions surrounding the salary cap (10:15), we go into the Saints…

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  42. SusTalk Podcast Episode 53: March Madness 2021 with Ryan Connell

    It's my favorite time of the year after a pandemic-induced hiatus last year. The NCAA Tournament is back and joining me to break down the bracket is Storming the Court's Ryan Connell. We discuss the cases that can be made for the 1 seeds this year and we sniff out potential upsets we like. Check...

  43. SusTalk Podcast Episode 52: Wrestletalk and Joining a Podcast Network with Jeff Burga

    I have officially joined up with the HSP Network. I am joined by the head honcho of HSP Jeff Burga as we talk everything wrestling as we get on the Road to Wrestlemania. We start by recapping the fallout of AEW's Revolution (7:47), Roman Reign's emergence as a top heel (23:33), the going ons of…

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  44. SusTalk Podcast Episode 51: NHL Checkpoint - Hockey at the Lake with Sage Camosse

    I invited fellow WRHU alumni Sage Camosse as we discuss the NHL season so far. We get into how the NHL has navigated the pandemic. The success that was the Outdoor games in Lake Tahoe. We then break down what has been happening in all four of the newly worked NHL divisions. You can hear Sage on…

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  45. SusTalk Podcast Episode 50: NBA Check Point Part 2 - Western Conference and Most intriguing Players of the Season with Justin Huntsman

    My coverage of assessing the NBA Season so far continues as I bring Just Kickin It Host Justin Huntsman back on to discuss the notable teams from the Western Conference. We cover the rise of the Utah Jazz (1:09), the recent bumpy stretch from the Los Angeles Lakers (6:34) and the red hot Phoenix...

  46. SusTalk Podcast Episode 49: NBA Check Point - Eastern Confernece and awards races with Gio Annatelli

    My fellow WRHU classmate and stream extraordinaire Gio Annatelli returns to discuss everything going on with notable NBA Eastern Conference teams such as his team the Miami Heat (1:25). the New York Knicks (6:40), and the Brooklyn Nets (13:19). We then get into notable awards races. We talk why...

  47. SusTalk Podcast Episode 48: Super Bowl 55 Recap with Jimmy Scalia

    Football Season is over. Tom Brady won't go away and joining me to break down Super Bowl 55, the incoming off-season and everything NFC West is my good friend and Cardinals fan Jimmy Scalia. Enjoy this pod as you start your weekend! Follow Jimmy on twitter @_JA41_ My podcast is on Spotify and…

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  48. SusTalk Podcast Super Bowl Bonus Episode with Tim Daigle

    It's Super Bowl Week. I have a bonus episode out where I bring in my NFC West frenemy and die hard Rams fan Tim "Trifmoney" Daigle to talk about the Matthew Stafford trade, sending off Jared Goff as he moves on to Detroit and we talked some Puppy Bowl for some reason. Check out Tim's Twitch…

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  49. SusTalk Podcast Episode 47: The QB Report (Super Bowl 55 Edition) with Tom Di Benedetto

    It's the return of the QB Report with Reiter Than You's Executive Producer Tom Di Benedetto. For this jam packed Pod, we cover all the QB news that surrounds the biggest game of the year as well as break down the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Buccaneers. We first cover the cryptic…

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  50. SusTalk Podcast Episode 46: The Rematch - Watching the 2016 Royal Rumble with Andy Sahadeo

    2016 in Pro Wrestling was one of the craziest years of wrestling ever. It was the year where I officially became hooked on not just WWE, I ended up growing to love promotions outside the WWE bubble such as New Japan, Impact! and Ring of Honor. I want to look back, reflect and see how certain...

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A podcast delving into topics I find intriguing in the sports world with a side of other topics that interest me. You'll mostly hear from me, but there will be guests on as I learn new things from them.

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