PODCAST · sports
The Black and Blue Pod
by Matthew McLaughlin
On this show, college student Matt McLaughlin interviews people that have used sports as a way to succeed in life to inspire others to chase their dreams. Plus, he also brings on friends to break down current news in sports and say dumb things.
Episodes
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EP. 152 Red October 2023, Taylor Swift NFL Content and Philly Athlete Mount Rushmore
Jude Wozniak and Matt McLaughlin are back to discuss the Phillies chances in the 2023 playoffs, the flood of Taylor Swift content in the NFL and Philly Athlete Mount Rushmore. Follow the Black and Blue Pod on social media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbpod?lang=en...
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EP. 151 James Harden and Daryl Morey Divorce, "The Blind Side" Scandal, Early College Football Preview
Matt and Timmy are back to discuss James Harden absolutely BURYING Daryl Morey, "The Blind Side" possibly being a sham this whole time, and Notre Dame's and Penn State's upcoming football seasons. Chapters 0:00 - intro 0:10 - James Harden calls Daryl Morey a liar 8:00 - What can the Sixers get…
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EP. 150 MLB Trade Deadline Reactions, Phillies Player Development Issue,
WE'RE BACK! Matt and Timmy are back to discuss the Phillies trades for Michael Lorenzen and Rodolfo Castro, the Phillies inability to develop young talent, and react to the rest of the MLB trade deadline. Chapters 0:00 - intro 1:00 - Mets and White Sox fall-offs 3:00 - White Sox an all-time "what...
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EP. 149 Joseph Yonke
Joseph Yonkee is an abstract artist from Pittsburgh. His work has been displayed in multiple shows. His first solo gallery will be on July 29th in Miami, Florida. https://yonkeart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jryonke/ Chapters 0:00 - intro 0: 11 - how Joe got into art 7:30 - why Joe is eager to...
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EP. 148 Where the hell do the 76ers go from here?
Pretty simple episode. The 76ers got crushed by the Celtics in Game 7, so Matt and Jude react to the crushing loss and bounce ideas of what the team could do in the off-season. Follow the Black and Blue Pod on social media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbpod?lang=en Instagram:...
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EP. 147 76ers Dominant Game 5 Win, Game 6 Preview, Philadelphia Athlete Mount Rushmore
Jude and Matt return to discuss the 76ers dominating the Celtics 115-103 to take a 3-2 series lead, they preview Game 6 and name Philly Athlete Mount Rushmore. 0:10 - intro 0:48 - Game 5 reactions 29:20 - Philly Athlete Mount Rushmore 31:18 - Game 6 final predictions Follow the Black and Blue Pod...
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EP. 146 Sixers Fold, Harden Confusion and Sixers-Celtics Game 4 Preview
On this episode, fellow 76ers fan Jude Wozniak makes his Black and Blue Pod debut to discuss with Matt the 76ers devastating Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics, James Harden's struggles in Games 2 and 3, and preview Game 4. Follow the Black and Blue Pod on social media: Tik Tok:...
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EP. 145 Penn State Infielder Michelle Leone
On this episode, senior infielder Michelle Leone sits down to discuss her upbringing from Rochester, New York to Jacksonville, Florida to State College, Pennsylvania as well as the most challenging moments of her career and her future plans. Follow the Black and Blue Pod on social media: Tik Tok:...
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EP. 144 Eagles First Round Steals, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson Extensions and Aaron Rodgers Trades
HOWIE ROSEMAN DOES IT AGAIN!! Timmy and Matt talk about the Eagles first round draft picks as well as extending Jalen Hurts. The guys also talk about the Baltimore Ravens finally resigning Lamar Jackson and the Green Bay Packers trading Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. Follow the Black and…
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EP. 143 Sixers vs. Nets, NBA Playoffs First Round Preview
The first round of the NBA playoffs starts this weekend, so the guys predict who will escape the opening slate of games and preview the Sixers matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - 76ers have to advance past second round 2:57 - Should Sixers let Harden go? 3:16 - Would letting…
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EP. 142 Almost Friday Media CCO Max Barrett
Max Barrett is the co-founder and Chief Content Officer of "Almost Friday Media," which houses Internet brands such as "Friday Beers" and "Country Club Adjacent." Almost Friday Media: https://www.almostfriday.com/ Friday Beers: https://www.youtube.com/@FridayBeers.Youtube Almost Friday TV:...
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EP. 141 National Championship Preview, 76ers Playoff Concerns, WTF Phillies?!
Matt goes solo for this podcast to talk about the men's college basketball national championship between San Diego State and UConn, the 76ers as they approach playoffs and the Phillies getting swept in their first series of the season. Timecodes 0:41 - national championship preview 9:00 - 76ers...
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EP. 140 World Baseball Classic Impressions, March Madness, and Eagles Free Agency
Matt and Timmy discuss how great The World Baseball Classic has been, react to the first round of March Madness, and review the early moves for the Eagles in free agency.
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EP. 139 March Madness Preview!
Matt and Timmy preview the bracket, predict what heavyweights could fall, and what teams could shock the world. Rate five stars and follow us, it helps us so much :) Follow us at the links below: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbpod?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacknbluepod/...
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EP. 138 Ja Morant Rock Bottom, Sixers Jekyll and Hyde Act, Lamar Jackson Standstill
Matt and Timmy discuss Ja Morant's suspension (0:27), the Sixers' start to the second half of the season (22:03), and the Baltimore Ravens possibly trading Lamar Jackson (32:44). Rate five stars and follow us, it helps us so much :) Follow us at the links below: Tik Tok:...
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EP. 137 Super Bowl Depression, Sixers at the All-Star Break, and Early Phillies Spring Training
On this episode, Matt and Timmy discuss what the Eagles should do after losing to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, if the Sixers can finally get over the hump, and debate when Phillies prospect Andrew Painter should get called up.
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EP. 136 Super Bowl 57 Preview Plus Broadcasting Complaints
We are HERE!! For the first time in five years, the Eagles are in the Super Bowl. Timmy and Matt give Howie Roseman his flowers and recap the long five-year road to get back to the Super Bowl (0:58), break down what the Eagles need to do to win (15:26), Timmy goes off the rails about CBS'...
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EP. 135 Kyrie Trade Reactions, NBA Trade Deadline Preview
Timmy and Matt return to discuss the bombshell trade of Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks (0:25), if the trade market will be hot or cool (20:30), why Tyrese Maxey won't be traded even though people still throw him into fake trades and the Sixers' problems (22:17), and the biggest names that...
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EP. 134 Adam Breneman
Adam Breneman is a college football analyst, former All-American tight end at Penn State and the University of Massachusetts, and host of the "Next Up Podcast with Adam Breneman". https://www.instagram.com/adambreneman/ https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/
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EP. 133 National Championship Preview, Penn State and Notre Dame Season Reviews
On this episode, Matt and Timmy review Penn State and Notre Dame finishing their seasons with bowl victories, and preview the 2022 National Championship game between Georgia and TCU.
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EP. 132 Re-evaluating 2022 NBA Offseason Moves
With the All-Star break quickly coming up, Matt and Timmy graded and evaluated some of the moves from a hectic NBA off-season and how they could impact the rest of the 2022 NBA season.
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EP. 131 Penn State defender Gianna Cutaia
From Rochester, New York, Gianna grew up playing soccer instead of lacrosse, but after playing lacrosse in high school, schools started to recruit her. Now, she's at Penn State and has battled through multiple rehabs and season ending injuries, so she details her journey to Penn State, what kept...
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EP. 130 Penn State guard Myles Dread
Myles Dread is a fith-year guard at Penn State. Born in Detroit, Myles has always had a love for basketball, which he details in this episode. After rehabbing from a devastating shoulder injury, Myles has helped Penn State get to a 7-2 start to the season while shooting a scorching 47% from...
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EP. 129 Penn State All-American forward Ally Schlegel
Ally Schlegel is a first-team All-American forward on Penn State women's soccer team. Growing up in Colorado, Ally wanted to go to the East Coast for college and since coming to Penn State, she's shattered records and has led the soccer team to the Big Ten Title in 2022.
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EP. 128 Penn State Defenseman Jimmy Dowd Jr.
Jimmy Dowd is currently a junior on Penn State's men's hockey team. The son of an NHLer, Jimmy talks to Matt about growing up in a hockey family, balancing the obligations of sports and school, and trying to branch out beyond sports.
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EP. 127 Eagles Steamroll, Sixers Questions, and Tom Brady and Gisele
Matt is joined by fellow Penn State student Maddie Skaw to discuss the Eagles decimating the Green Bay Packers, possible questions about the Sixers, and Tom Brady's divorce because...why not?
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EP. 126 2022 World Cup Preview
The 2022 World Cup is here! Timmy and Matt discuss the U.S.' odds in this year's tourney, predict the Final Four and championship matches and go through some teams that may shock the world. Buckle up.
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EP 125 EAGLES LOSE TO THE F@$%ING COMMANDERS?!
Matt and Timmy give their instant reactions to the Eagles falling to the Washington Commanders 32-21 on Monday Night Football. Wear headphones for this one.
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EP. 124 Hurts' MVP Case, Trea Turner to Phillies Rumors, and Lazy 76ers
On this episode, Matt goes solo to whip around the biggest topics in Philly sports including the Eagles' Week 10 Monday Night Football Matchup against the Commanders, Jalen Hurts' MVP Case, the Phillies possibly landing Trea Turner, the incompetent 76ers, and the Flyers grinding out wins.
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EP. 123 Emma Garber
Emma Garber is a junior at Penn State and is the host of the "Duh What Else" podcast. She contributes to VALLEY Magazine and is a community liaison for the Penn State fashion society. Link to Duh What Else Podcast Follow Emma on Instagram
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EP. 122 THE WORLD SERIES! Doc Rivers has to go, Eagles Blockbuster, and SOCCER!
On this episode, Matt and Timmy let loose on people trashing Philly fans, preview the World Series, evaluate Doc Rivers' job security and the Sixers' slow start, and rave about the Philadelphia Eagles acquiring Robert Quinn from the Chicago Bears, and Timmy previews the Union's chances in the...
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EP. 121 Best Year for Philly Sports Ever? NLCS Preview
Recorded October 18, 2022 Matt goes solo and makes the case for 2022 being possibly the best year in Philly sports history and previews the NLCS. 0:10 - best Philly sports year ever? 10:11 - NLCS Preview
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EP. 120 2022 Eastern Conference Preview
Timmy and Matt look at the other side of the NBA bracket to predict the playoff field for the conference and chat about a couple of sneaky fringe playoff teams.
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EP. 119 2022 NBA Western Conference Preview
Matt and Timmy predict the West's playoff field, award winners and who could represent the West in the NBA Finals.
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EP. 118 Eagles Undefeated Possibly, Concussions, RED OCTOBER IS HERE!
Matt and Timmy recap the Eagles huge win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and throw around the idea of the Eagles going 17-0 (1:00), Tua's concussion scares (21:53), and the Phillies end the 11 year playoff drought as the guys were recording (37:56) and some TERRIBLE alternate jerseys were on…
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EP. 117 Notre Dame and Penn State Projections, Eagles Optimism, Celtics Bombshell
On this episode, Matt and Timmy catch up to talk college football, the Eagles' 2-0 start, and the Celtics suspending head coach Ime Udoka for the entire season. 1:00 - College football Week 4 Rankings 4:26 - Timmy's impressions of the Marcus Freeman era at Notre Dame 19:55 - Matt's bold take on...
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EP. 116 2022 NFL Preview
Division winners, dark horse teams, MVP predictions and more. The guys preview the full NFL season timecodes are below so jump to which ever part you want to listen to (or listen to the whole thing while you're here). 0:55 - Full Philadelphia Eagles preview 40:40 - Picking a dark horse team in…
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EP. 115 NFL Jersey Snake Draft ft. Chris Milner of National Vintage League
This week, we're kicking off (pun intended) our NFL coverage by drafting the top five jerseys ever. Timmy and Matt are joined by Chris Milner, owner of National Vintage League and co-host of the "And the NFL" Podcast. We're talking trash, bruising egos so strap in. National Vintage League:...
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EP. 114 Rob Weintraub
Rob Weintraub is an author that's contributed to ESPN and Slate Magazine. He has written three books, including "The Victory Season", "The Divine Miss Marble," "The House that Ruth Built," and "No Better Friend." Find Rob's books on Amazon or where books are sold.
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EP. 113 Remembering Bill Russell and Vin Scully, Deshaun Watson Suspension, and MLB Trade Deadline
PACKED episode be sure to check out the podcast's social media and YouTube channel. 1:55 - RIP to Bill Russell and Vin Scully 17:35 - Deshaun Watson suspended 6 games but NFL appealing for season ban and fine 37:33 - Dolphins tampering scandal 45:50 - Deebo Samuel gets extension with 49ers 56:40…
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EP. 112 James Harden Extension, Sixers New Arena, Kyler Murray Clause
Fresh off the MLB All-Star Break, the guys discuss the Philadelphia 76ers announcing a new arena (1:41), James Harden resigning a two year extension with the 76ers for two years (11:50), plus QB Kyler Murray resigning with the Arizona Cardinals (27:32), Julio Jones signing with the Tampa Bay...
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EP. 111 Juan Soto Drama, Phoenix Suns Awkwardness and Flyers Free Agency
Huge episode today: (4:05) - Juan Soto turns down massive extension with the Washington Nationals (28:30) - DeAndre Ayton resigns with the Phoenix Suns (41:42) - Utah Jazz listening to offers for Donovan Mitchell (59:46) - Flyers refuse to go after free agent Johnny Gaudreau (1:19:30) - brief MLB...
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EP. 110 Very Dumbfounding Gobert Trade, Celtics Sneaky Moves and Future Stars
Timmy and Matt react and recap another wild few days of NBA Free Agency. 0:40 - Rudy Gobert traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves 29:00 - Boston trades for Pacers G Malcolm Brogdon and signs F Danillo Galinari 35:32 - Brooklyn Nets sign F T.J. Warren 43:56 - Most under-the-radar loss in free agency?
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EP. 109 End of Athlete Empowerment Era, Sixers Questions Marks and Fun trades
Timmy and Matt hop on the show in a wild day of free agency including Kevin Durant requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, Sixers signing a couple former Rockets players and fun trade ideas with Minnesota and Orlando. 1:00 - Brooklyn Nets Disaster 7:19 - end of Athlete Empowerment Era? 14:00 -...
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EP. 108 NBA Draft, PJ Tucker to 76ers, Bryce Harper Injury, Kyrie Confusion
Massive episode the guys talk about NBA and MLB news (1:10) - NBA Draft Reactions (15:10) - Sixers trade for Deanthony Melton and plan to sign PJ Tucker (29:37) - Bryce Harper breaks his hand and what that means for the Phillies (40:43) - Kyrie opts in to last year with Brooklyn Nets and how the...
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EP 107 NBA Finals, Phillies are WHITE HOT, Harden Contract and Flyers new Coach
Liam and Matt recap and discuss the Warriors winning their fourth title in eight years (0:50), the Phillies getting white hot (21:37), James Harden rumors (30:00), and the Flyers hiring John Tortorella as head coach (49:00). FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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EP 106 Front Office Sports' AJ Perez
RATE 5 STARS AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! Front Office Sports senior reporter AJ Perez joined the show today for a chat about a lot of sports business topics. (0:45) - Rob Walton acquiring the Denver Broncos for $4.65 BILLION (3:25) - Dan Snyder's future in the NFL (5:39) - Can Browns tear up Deshaun...
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EP. 105 Fact or Fiction: HBO's Winning Time with Roland Lazenby
On this episode, author Roland Lazenby hopped on the podcast to give some insight into what's real and what's overblown about HBO's series "Winning Time" on the 1980s Showtime Lakers teams. Check out Roland's book on Jerry West. RATE US 5 STARS! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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EP. 104 Phillies West Coast Trip, Sixers Eliminated, Eagles Quick Picks
Note: Audio did get messed up in this episode sorry about that On this episode, Timmy and Matt cover: Phillies 3-game winning streak Sixers bounced by the Heat in the playoffs Eagles schedule gets released so predictions RATE US 5 STARS! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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EP. 103 Joel Embiid's Injury, Sixers down 0-2, Eagles Draft Reactions
On this episode: 0:24 - Sixers lose Game 2 to Miami Heat 15:30 - Grading Eagles Draft RATE US 5 STARS! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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On this show, college student Matt McLaughlin interviews people that have used sports as a way to succeed in life to inspire others to chase their dreams. Plus, he also brings on friends to break down current news in sports and say dumb things.
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