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Talent Alone
by Talent Alone Podcast
The Talent Alone Podcast, powered by the wheel. Mike and Adam talk weekly (or more often) about Sports and Culture for the site TalentAlone.com
Episodes
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If The Season Ended Now… | Week 5 Recap
Week 5 of NFL Action is OVER. All it took was a blocked kick, a tie, and Ameer Abdullah. But we’re not just talking Week 5; we’re taking this chance to talk about the season so far with a segment called “If the Season Ended Today…” So join us, not just for a Week 5 Recap, but for a review of the...
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NFL Week 5 Survivor Picks | Game(s) of the Week
Still alive in your Survivor Pool? Good! Check out our picks for Cincinnati and Houston! Wait.. Pretend you didn’t read that. Click the link instead. Watch the whole video. Send us money. After that, we get into the whole Sunday (and Monday) slate with our Games of the Week. What is your Survivor...
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On Saturday - Mid-Manning | CFB Week 6 Best Bets & Best Game in Every Timeslot
Mike Regan of On Saturday fame is coming to you SOLO to put some On Saturday in your ears. Mike is covering Georgia/Bama, Marcel Reed, the Red River Rivalry, a G5 Blitz and the Best Bets for Week 6. Like college football? Tweet at Mike here to let him know what he got wrong:...
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NFL Week 4 Preview | Survivor Picks
Week 4 is TOMORROW. Let’s get everyone prepped for it. Survivor Picks, Games of the Week, and TNF Reactions- let’s go What is your Survivor Pick? 👇 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (4:00) – Joey Porter Jr. Trade (12:20) – TNF Reaction (21:40) – Survivor Pool (33:20) – Game(s) of the Week (1:14:00) –...
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Overly Complicated NHL Season Draft
HOOOOOOOOCKEY TIMETalent Alone is BACK with our overly complicated draft. We’ll explain it in 17 minutes, but here are the categories:Best Record (Points %)Worst Record (Points %)Most Goals ForMost Goals AgainstMost Power Play GoalsMost Short-Handed GoalsPlayer With the Most GoalsPlayer with the...
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NFL Week 3 Awards | Head Coach Watch
The Bears have done it, and we’re talking about it, by god.Let’s get into it: JJ 9 (now 18), Justin Herbert and Drake Maye look cooked, and the Las Vegas Raiders are undefeated.Time for some Week 3 ReactionsWho is BETTER than Brock Purdy? 👇📌 Timestamps(0:00) – Intro(5:00) – Notable News(12:50)…
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PORTER MARTOOOOOONE | Metro Offseason Grades
I’ll be honest… This one slipped through the cracks for… Close to three weeks. We have a lot of content going up; give me a break. We didn’t know about the Fantilli Deal yet, so I give 8 years of Fantilli at $13.75M a thumbs up and give the Blue Jackets a B for not losing Wrenski or Fantilli....
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Stay Alive in Week 3 | Brady Missile
Week 3 time, folks. Let’s get into it. Games of the Week and Survivor Picks. Talent Alone Survivor Picks are 2-for-2, so we’re looking to keep the train rolling. Who is the MVP of Week 3 going to be? 👇 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (1:37) – MNF Recap (7:33) – Survivor Picks Week 3 (26:29) –…
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Jayden Is OUT | NFL Team Tiers
The season is OVER. Jayden Daniels is hurt again. This is the second year in a row, after the fan base was filled with hope. Was his accuracy elite? No, it was good. Could he run a pro-style offense? I’m not sure. But he picked up so many yards with his legs on that drive with a Swiss cheese...
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The Best MVP Race EVER? | NFL Week 2 Survivor Pool Picks
Thursday Night Football was a BARN BURNER… um… kind of? But that’s fine, we’re looking forward to a pretty good 15-game slate. We’re talking Jags/Broncos, Vikings/Bears, and, weirdly, Raiders/Chargers. We also got Survivor Pool Picks to keep you alive for another week, unlike all your friends who...
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The Main Characters of Week 1 | Week 1 Survivor Pool Picks
IT’S FOOTBALL TIME. We’re in the middle of Week 1, and we’re giving Hot Takes about the games in the books as well as Survivor Pool Picks and the 3 CFB Games to watch. But The main event: we give the MAIN CHARACTER of every game on the Week 1 Slate! What is your Week 1 Main Character? 👇 📌...
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Las Vegas for Your Survivor Pool? | Week 1 Best Games
Week 1 Time.We have NFL action this week, folks. So, we finished up our offseason homework with a Ravens MEGA Preview, Pre-Season Buy-Lows, and a bunch of player over/unders.Then we get into regular-season mode by talking best Games of the Week and giving out Survivor Pool Picks. What is your…
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Is Aaron Donald Back? | NCAA Week 1 Must Watch
NFL Week 1 is less than 5 days away, and we have some loose ends to wrap up. From Aaron Donald to Zaire Franklin, we’re finishing up the offseason by talking about news, cuts, Team Talent Alone, and of course, Prospect Wordle. Who SHOULD have been Team Talent Alone? 👇 📌 Timestamps (0:00) –…
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How Much for the RAMS?! | NFL Teams Auction Draft
The NFL Season is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. So we decided to prep for the NFL Season the only way we know how: a complicated auction draft of teams. Here's how it works: One person nominates a team and places an original bid, All three hosts can bid until only one person remains, This goes until...
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The Great Sabres Argument | NHL Atlantic Division Off-Season Grades
Week 3 of the OFF-SEASON GRADES. It’s Atlantic time. Maybe you’re sitting there saying, “Wait, wouldn’t it make sense for the Atlantic to be last?” Anyway, we’re grading the Maple Leafs, Senators, Red Wings, Sabres, and I’m sure some other teams, from F- to A+ based on their off-season trades and...
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The Crazy Byram Overpay | NHL Central Division Off-Season Grades
Week 2 of the OFF-SEASON GRADES. We’re grading the Central Division, and boy did we spend A LOT of time on it. Maybe we spent a lot of time on the Blackhawks …or maybe we just spent a lot of time on Bowen Byram A+ to F-, we graded every team in the division. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (7:44) –...
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Is Celebrini Overpaid? | NHL Pacific Division Off-Season Grades
Everything is resolved for the NHL Off-season. Well… except Larkin And I guess Hellebuyck And some Free Agents… Almost everything is resolved for the NHL Off-season, so we’re giving grades to every team one division at a time. This week, Adam and Mike are going through the Pacific Division. Who…
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NFC East MEGA Preview | Whose Seat is the HOTTEST?
Football is a month away, and we’re gearing up by doing a MEGA PREVIEW of the NFC East with notable Internet Personality Tyler Carcara (of the podcast, podcast, podcast). We break down the best and worst units, the best and worst teams, the best and worst off-season, AND the HOTTEST SEAT IN...
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NFC North MEGA Preview | TAP
Football is a month away, and we’re gearing up by doing a MEGA PREVIEW of the NFC North with notable Bears Fan Tyler Carcara (of the podcast, podcast, podcast). We break down the best and worst units, the best and worst teams, the best and worst offseason additions AND the HOTTEST SEAT IN…
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2025 NFL ReDRAFT | TAP
We’re REDRAFTing the 2025 NFL Draft. Cam Ward went 1, Shadeur Sanders went 144 and 2 Day 3 Runningbacks played important parts in their team. Where do they go 1 year later? Mike and Adam of Talent Alone are drafting the TOP 32 PLAYERS from 2025. Come tell us who we overdrafted and underdrafted!…
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The 2026 Overly Complicated Offseason NFL Teams Draft | TAP
Part II of our OVERLY COMPLICATED NFL OFFSEASON DRAFT. Week 1, we predicted player seasons; this week, TEAMS. There are 14 possible categories and 9 rounds, which means each person will have 5 undrafted categories Once a team is picked, it cannot be picked again by either drafter All stats are...
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The 2026 Overly Complicated Offseason NFL Players Draft | TAP
That’s right, folks, it’s 2026-27 NFL Season time (in 2 months) and we’re kicking it off right with a draft. We’ve revived a previous gimmick for this one, and here is how it works: There are 14 possible categories and 9 rounds, which means each person will have 5 undrafted categories Once a…
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26 Questions About the 2026 NFL Season | TALENT ALONE PODCAST
We’re Ready for some FOOTBALL. In light of the hit “26 Questions about the 2026 CFB Season” Episode of the Podcast, we decided we had to do too much of a good thing and ask 26 Questions about the 2026 NFL Season. Questions such as: Who can go from Worst to First? AND Brandon Aiyuke? So be sure to...
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Winners and Losers of the NHL Offseason | BASKEY
The NHL Offseason has been NUTS! Between the Tkachuk trade, Carlsson offersheet and the Caps glow up, we have a lot to discuss and break down from the wild weeks since the Cup final. So, we’re doing winners and losers from the Offseason as well as our picks for the 2027 Cup/Hart/Norris and Vezina...
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Where Will Lebron Land? | BASKEY
Jaylen Brown, LaMelo Ball, Walker Kessler, Ja Morant and MORE. Let’s break down all the massive trades from the last few weeks as well as the best and worst of free agency, Rookie of the Year and where LeBron will land. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro/Movie Talk (3:48) – Red Card Discourse (6:15) –...
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THE PANTHERS GAMBLE | BASKEY
MADNESS part 2! The NHL Free Agency Hit and we have tons of trades and signings to break down! Stop reading this description and go listen to the breakdown. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (2:36) – Devon Levi Trade (5:15) – Ilya Lyubushkin Trade (7:50) – Jacob Markström Trade (15:02) – Mason…
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26 Questions about the 2026 College Football Season | TAP
College Football is right around the corner. And we had a whole boatload of questions to ask certified Ball Knower Mike Regan about the College Football season. So let’s dig in and ask the 26 questions about the 2026(-27) CFB Season 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (5:00) – 8 Questions About the...
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The Sabres Are Ruined? + Let’s Review The Trade MADNESS | BASKEY
MADNESS! TRADE MADNESS! The NHL went nuts this year with the delayed trade deadline leading up to the NHL draft, including moving Top Pair D Men, Peak Forwards and John Carlson. On the Pod this week, we go through all of these trades and break them down, plus an all-time rant about Brady…
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Giannis Trade!!! | BASKEY
Out of NOWHERE and With NOONE Ready for it, Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded. We’re here to break that down, plus a busy week for the Timberwolves, the Atlanta Hawks and the NBA Draft (sort of). 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (7:19) – Giannis Trade!! (44:08) – Julius Randle Trad (51:20) – Ayo…
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CAN THE CANES REPEAT?! | BASKEY
The Hurricanes closed it out, and we’re breaking the whole damn Cup down. From the electric start to a dominant final game, let’s talk about the Cup Final and what Carolina did to take home their second trophy. After that, we discuss the Hart, Gary Bettman, and the 2027 odds before switching up…
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KNICKS IN 5(0) | BASKEY
The Knicks have won the NBA Championship and we’re here to break down everything that happened, including Games 4 and 5, The Tip, Brunson’s Masterpiece, Legacy and the 2027 NBA Champion. Oh, and also a lot of Pod Racing Talk. 📌 Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (4:29) – The Knicks are NBA CHAMPIONS...
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LAVIOLETTE OR HATE IT | BASKEY
The Hurricanes might run away with this one. BUT the Cup Final isn’t the only thing going on right now. We also have the Dylan Larkin trade request and the coaching news (Shouts to Edmonton, please hire Babcock for the memes). Plus, we give each game a “name” and predict Game 5! 📌 Timestamps...
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KNICKS IN 4 | BASKEY
Game 2 of the NBA Finals is in the books, and we have TOO MUCH to discuss. For part 1, Tyler Carcara joins the show to break down what happened in Game 1 and what the Spurs need to do to get back in the series; then, in part 2, Knicks fan Mike Regan steps in and talks about the winners and losers...
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Vegas Takes the Lead | BASKEY
One game into the Stanley Cup Final, Vegas has taken a 1-0 lead in a MASSIVE comeback victory over the heavy favorite Carolina Hurricanes. We react to Game 1, including what adjustments each team needs to make. We also preview Game 2 with Oddly Specific Predictions, the Conn Smythe Race, and the...
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Garrett for Verse and AJ Brown to the Pats! | TALENT ALONE PODCAST
Myles Garrett to Los Angeles! The NFL was SHOOK today as the clock ticked over to June 1st and we got TWO blockbuster trades. In Part 1, we discuss the Myles Garrett for Jared Verse trade. Not to mention, the Browns walk away with 3 picks and $40M in dead cap. Then in Part 2, the AJ Brown to New...
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The Lapsed Fan’s Guide to the Stanley Cup Playoffs | BASKEY
Vegas returns to the Stanley Cup Final for the 3rd time in 9 years! And that means one thing: everyone is going to want to talk to YOU about hockey. Well, the bad news is, you’re up a creek without a paddle when someone asks you to name a Carolina Hurricane; the good news is, we've got you.…
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Stanley Cup Playoff Stock Check | BASKEY
The Canadiens are onto the Conference Championship! We take this opportunity to re-rank the remaining teams by their Karma. We also get into Round 2 Stock Up/Stock Down and talk about the Shenanigans going on in Vegas. We close out the show with our Pre-Actions to the Golden Knights Game 1 Win…
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Aaron Rodgers RETURNS to Pittsburgh | Emergency Podcast | TALENT ALONE PODCAST
Aaron Rodgers is a Steeler AGAIN! The 42-year-old, 4-time MVP is back in Pittsburgh and we're here to break down the value, impact and future of Aaron Rodgers. Timestamps (0:00) – Intro (3:18) - Aaron Rodgers Re-signs in Pittsburgh (27:09) - Prospect Wordle Hosts: Adam Hess:...
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The Lapsed Fan’s Guide to the NBA Playoffs | BASKEY
Are you getting left out of conversations around the water cooler about Jalen Brunson? Do you think Wemby is an anagram for something? Does your step-mom keep making references to James Harden just to drive a wedge between you and your wife when you tilt your head sideways like a golden…
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Yes, The ANAHEIM DUCKS Will Make the Cup Final! | BASKEY
The Avs and Hurricanes look unbeatable, but what if they can be beat? This week, we make the case why the Ducks, Golden Knights, Sabres and Habs can and SHOULD win the Stanley Cup. We also discuss the surprising Charlie Coyle Extension, the Unsurprising Craig Berube Firing, Oilers Controversy and...
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What Have We Learned from the Knicks’ Dominance? | BASKEY
The Thunder, Pistons, and Knicks are all coasting to the conference finals. But what have we learned so far this playoffs that can tell us what will happen next? In this episode of BASKEY, we discuss what each series has taught us about the NBA and the Playoffs this year and what it might signal...
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The 'Canes CAN'T LOSE | Toronto is SAVED? | BASKEY
Ping pong balls saved the Toronto Maple Leafs, but was it enough to keep Auston Matthews? This week on the BASKEY Podcast, Talent Alone talks about the Leafs DISASTER of a press conference, followed by the incredible luck of their Lottery Win. Then the boys turn their focus towards the teams...
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NBA Playoffs HATES & LOVES so far | NBA Pre-actions | BASKEY
Is the NBA about to kill tanking forever? This week, we break down the league’s new anti-tanking rules and whether they’ll actually work. Plus, we dive into our biggest Hates and Loves from the NBA Playoffs so far, give our "Pre-actions" (pre-reactions) to tonight’s slate of games, and Tyler (who...
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Reverse Jinx: Which Stanley Cup Contender Are We Secretly Destroying? | Conn Smythe Watch | BASKEY
Can you predict the Stanley Cup by trying to be wrong? That’s exactly what we do in this episode. We take every team left in the 2026 NHL playoffs and assign them the one fatal flaw that will (probably) send them home – all in the spirit of the ultimate reverse jinx. If you love chaotic playoff...
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NBA Playoffs One Question for EVERY Team + Game 3 Instant Pre-actions | BASKEY
The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and we’ve got one big question for every playoff team as the postseason race intensifies. We break down every team still alive and react to the latest action with our Game 3 instant pre-actions. From championship favorites to upset threats, this episode covers the...
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The Case for EVERY TEAM to Win + Conn Smythe Watch
It’s NHL Playoff time, and Talent Alone is telling you why EVERY PLAYOFF TEAM could win their first round matchup. After that, we predict some games and check in on the Conn Smythe. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 12:16 The Case for EVERY team to WIN their First Round Series 1:27:36 Preacting to the...
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NFL Draft Prospects We’re SELLING Short 👀 + Bengals Trade Dexter Lawrence & AJ Brown Rumors
We'll be streaming along with the NFL Draft live on YouTube this Thursday. In this episode, we break down the prospects we’re selling short on heading into the NFL Draft, plus hand out our favorite pre-draft superlatives. We also cover major NFL news and rumors: Dexter Lawrence traded to the...
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NBA Playoff Team Tiers | The WORST Job Hiding the Tank | BASKEY
From the Thunder to the Knicks, we talk about how much to BELIEVE in any team. The NBA Playoffs are about to start and we have put EVERY team into tiers. Beyond that, we also discuss new Giannis updates, the Kings' obvious tan,k and the embarrassing stat-chasing Memphis Grizzlies. Who do YOU...
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ROY IS OUT | Philly is IN | Who Wins the Atlantic? | BASKEY
Patrick Roy and Tom Fitzgerald to the Unemployment Line! Talent Alone is here to break down the SHOCKING news from the NHL this week, as well as predict who wins the tight Wild Card Race in the East. And for the folks at home who don't have May hockey to look forward to, we discuss Silver Linings...
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The BEST Prospect in the NFL DRAFT? | Planting the Flag | Talent Alone Podcast
The NFL Draft is right around the corner and Talent Alone is planting their flags on who the BEST NFL Prospects are. They also discuss the wild Summer Puka Nacua is having, Travon Walker's Extension, the Titan's Coaching Staff and much more news. Who do YOU think will be the best prospect NO ONE…
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