The Hillside Club

The Hillside Club is back again and the boys start this week off starting with a tribute to John Sterling, a voice that felt like home for generations of Yankees fans and one that will always be remembered in the baseball world. From there, we dive straight into the NBA Playoffs, where the Magic blowing a 3-1 lead turns into a full Jamahl Mosley conversation, and if he deserved to get fired. From there we hit how Embiid somehow drags Philly back from the dead, and the Celtics blowing a 3-1 lead proves once again that they are painfully stuck in their ways. We also hit Lakers-Thunder, whether Ant can make Spurs-Wolves a series, and what the Nuggets even do from here after another confusing playoff exit. Then we get back into playoff hockey with Montreal pulling off a wild Game 7 road win on just 9 shots, Minnesota knocking off Dallas before fireworks with Colorado, Carolina looking ready to handle Philly, and major trouble brewing in Edmonton. Later, Clubhouse Callout turns into full Knicks-Sixers chaos with RP3 and Randy calling for Philly talk, Embiid and KAT’s old beef resurfacing, Knicks fans being everywhere no matter what ticket restrictions say, and why New York can win this series in five if they keep running everything through KAT. Plus, a callout tees up MLB Quick Hits, where we talk Volpe staying in the minors, Judge and Ben Rice moving like modern-day Maris and Mantle, the Yankees playing with common sense, the AL looking rough, and the Mets still playing bad baseball. We wrap with About It, Not About It, Cam Young’s going tape to tape, Skip returning to First Take, and Bukayo Saka reminding everyone that the Starboy is back. Thanks for tuning in and see y’all next week!!

 The boys are back, starting off with the NBA Playoffs getting completely chaotic. We get into the Rockets looking like an absolute joke, the Nuggets somehow being a disappointment and still possibly surviving, the Thunder being impossible to watch, and why the Knicks’ entire ceiling may come down to KAT. We also hit the Magic, taking control against Detroit, Jalen Duren’s max-contract conversation looking insane in real time, Harden having another brutal playoff moment, and the Cavs looking like a complete mess. Then we get back into playoff hockey with Tampa-Montreal feeling like an all-time series, the Penguins fighting to stay alive, the Avalanche looking like a wagon, Dallas-Wild delivering, and the Senators learning the hard way that winning is never simple. Later we shift to the NFL Draft, where the Giants may have cooked, the Steelers left Rob cautiously optimistic, Drew Allar to Pittsburgh sparks a full Penn State debate, and the draft once again reminds everyone why watching these guys live out their dreams is one of the best events in sports. Plus, Coach JMIII details how the Knicks need to run the offense through KAT while Mitch, and Deuce need more minutes. Also, Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick give us an incredible Zurich Classic story, and the boys debut MLB Quick Hits. We wrap with About It, Not About It, and one of the wildest graphics you’ll ever see. 

The boys are back with a loaded episode, starting with Rob’s recap of his trip to Pittsburgh, where the playoff atmosphere absolutely delivered, but the Penguins didn’t. From there, we get into a packed NBA playoff reaction with LeBron and the Lakers taking down the Rockets, the Celtics and Thunder already looking like title favorites, and whether it’s finally time for a real Anthony Edwards conversation. We also touch on the Suns being stuck in NBA purgatory, and the Magic stunning Detroit on the road behind Paolo, reminding everyone just how dominant he can be. Then we shifted back to puck talk, where playoff hockey once again proves it has unmatched chaos, with Tampa-Montreal looking like the series of the weekend, Buffalo delivering an insane comeback win, as Tage Thompson went full superhero in one of the best finishes of the postseason so far. Later in the show, we talk Knicks-Hawks with Brunson once again showing why nobody is better when it matters most, KAT stepping up late, Atlanta already having lineup issues, and why this series could get ugly fast. We also hit the NFL Draft with AJ Brown trade rumors, Steelers and Giants pick talk, why Jeremiah Love feels like a franchise-changing back, and what New York should do now holding two top-10 picks. Plus, Ben Rice gets his flowers after an unbelievable start at the plate, the Spurs playoff atmosphere gets the love it deserves, and Rob unloads on the Mets for looking completely lifeless. Real takes. No fluff. Just another great episode for y’all!

The guys are back breaking down a loaded week across the sports world, starting at Augusta where Rory goes back-to-back at The Masters and joins elite company, but the question remains—was it dominance or did the field let him off the hook? We dive into Cam Young’s missed opportunity, Justin Rose’s collapse on 13, and Scottie Scheffler’s quietly historic, bogey-free weekend that nearly forced a playoff, plus why fans were fed up with the coverage all week. From there, we get into some golf debates before shifting to the MLB where the Yankees are spiraling with a 5-game skid and real concerns about missing the playoffs, along with broader league topics like sleeper teams and the salary cap debate. In the NBA, we ask if the Knicks are cooked, react to Giannis rumors, Doc Rivers already being out in Milwaukee, and preview the Play-In and playoff picture with our surprise and disappointment picks. We also touch on Giants draft buzz, Yankees roster frustrations, and an NHL playoff picture that shockingly features zero NYC metro teams, before wrapping with About It/Not About It where spring golf gets its flowers and Penn State basketball gets called out for having zero direction—real takes, no fluff, just where sports culture lives.

The Michigan Wolverines officially cut down the nets and the boys spend the opening stretch reacting to a title game that felt equal parts gritty, dominant, and controversial. We break down the championship matchup itself, why the officiating became way too big of the story, whether Michigan deserved more credit even in the loss, and why it somehow felt like Charles Barkley was rooting against UConn the whole way. We also hit the women’s side of the tournament, what went wrong for UConn, the Geno vs. Dawn conversation, UCLA winning it all, and whether the rough shooting throughout the tournament was a bad look for the sport. From there, the boys shifted gears to Augusta as Master’s week is underway. We touched on Augusta’s historic word choice, Rory’s dinner menu, and our picks. Elsewhere, we get into Mike Malone heading to UNC, early-season Yankees expectations, Boston fans already spiraling into full panic mode, NBA blowouts, and whether the Lakers are cooked without Luka and Austin Reaves. Plus, the boys empty the clip with Open to Work, About It or Not About It, Champions League quarterfinals, and why Arsenal better lock in before this season goes completely off the rails. Be sure to subscribe for more. Thanks for watching!

The Final Four is officially set, and the boys spend most of this episode reacting to an all-time March Madness swing. Starting with UConn storming back from 19 down to take out Duke in a game that somehow felt impossible until it wasn’t. We get into the Huskies’ absurd resilience, Dan Hurley once again looking like the best coach in the country, Karaban making the heady play of the tournament, and what the semifinal matchups now look like with Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, and UConn all still standing. From there, we shift to MLB Opening Weekend with overreactions flying everywhere… Judge already launching bombs, the Yankees opening with a sweep but still not looking fully convincing, Trout looking all the way back, and the ABS challenge rule adding a new wrinkle to the sport. We also debate the ultimate NBA future-building question surrounding Victor Wembanyama. Plus, Rob and James hand out their About It and Not About It of the Week, the NHL playoff race in the East is getting completely ridiculous, and later in the show, we give Penn State wrestling its flowers after another historic national title run under Cael Sanderson. Be sure to subscribe for more. Thanks for watching!

March Madness is giving us plenty to talk about, and the boys spend most of this episode living in the bracket. We get into why the lack of upsets maybe wasn’t some tournament disaster after all, how the Round of 32 delivered absolute heat with Texas-Gonzaga, Vanderbilt-Nebraska, and High Point-Arkansas, St. Johns. Kansas — including Darius Acuff looking like a full-blown star and Vandy-Nebraska feeling like one of the best games in years. We also hit BYU letting AJ down, Florida’s place in the bigger picture, a coach debate for James on Bill Self vs. Rick Pitino, the Duke whistle becoming a very real storyline after a wild free-throw gap through two games,  and a look ahead to the Sweet 16 where the bracket suddenly feels loaded with power-conference teams and our favorite upcoming matchups. Elsewhere, the Lakers stay scorching with Luka playing out of his mind, KD passes MJ on the all-time scoring list, the Knicks keep looking way too mid, and the boys empty the clip with Clubhouse Callout, About It, Not About It, and a little flag football/social-media nonsense to close it out. Be sure to subscribe for more. Thanks for watching! Credits: Music Credit:“On Go (Instrumental Version)”Composed by Kietti GanttProduced by TrinityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound

March Madness is here, and the bracket gave us absolutely no time to breathe. The boys dive into a loaded East Region packed with powerhouse coaches, Arizona staring at a path that might be a little too friendly, and whether this tournament is built for true Cinderella runs or mostly chalk with elite games anyway. From there, we hit Team USA falling short against Venezuela in the WBC, the Judge backlash, and James doubling down on the take that the WBC might actually clear the World Series for pure juice. Plus, Bam’s 83 becomes the latest “what are we even doing here?” basketball moment, NFL free agency keeps reshaping contenders, the Knicks keep exposing themselves, and Arsenal gets their flowers. The boys close it out, recapping their latest travel where they were feeling themselves outside the Northeast. Be sure to subscribe for more! Thanks for watching! Tournament Challenge Link: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=52e50356-7488-49e0-8774-75ea39348db1

March is delivering chaos across every corner of sports, and the boys dive straight into it. We react to Maxx Crosby landing in Baltimore, what it means for Lamar’s latest loaded roster, and why the AFC North is starting to look like a weekly pass-rush horror show for Joe Burrow. We also hit the World Baseball Classic buzz - Ohtani going nuclear, Judge leaving the yard in his first at-bat, and why the intensity of these pool games is exactly what baseball needs. In college hoops, we sort through a contenders-or-pretenders with a few picks that might leave a few fans' feathers ruffled. Plus, every ref in major sports might be officially open to work, we shout out a hidden longevity gem and debate album of the year. Another week. Another banger from The Hillside Club.

Description: We’ve officially entered March, and college hoops is starting to separate contenders from frauds. We break down the latest AP Poll shakeups, Florida’s surge, Duke and Michigan creating a tier gap, and whether Gonzaga and Virginia are living off reputation. In the NBA, we debate the Lakers’ inconsistency, the Knicks’ streakiness, and why Anthony Edwards is HIM, plus rising Pistons and Thunder energy. We also preview Team USA’s World Baseball Classic revenge tour, highlight Alex Karaban’s legendary UConn run and UConn WBB’s undefeated season, and close with a clubhouse debate: who wins a chip first — Ant, Cade, Wemby, or Luka? Welcome to The Hillside Club.Credits: Music Credit:“On Go (Instrumental Version)”Composed by Kietti GanttProduced by TrinityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound

 This week, James and Rob break down USA Hockey’s gold medal run…Hellybuck standing on his head, Jack Hughes’ game-winner, and the emotional Gaudreau tribute. We hit AP Top 25 chaos: Cronin Chaos Out West, UConn’s Bounce Back, Duke to No. 1, fraud alerts for Michigan and Houston, and Big Monday madness. Knicks rollercoaster week, Brunson’s clutch gene, and a huge East showdown with the Cavs. Plus, the brand new Clubhouse Callout where the guys give their College Basketball Natty Picks.

The Hillside Club is back with more. We react to the NBA All-Star Game chaos—empty seats, new ideas like 1v1 tourneys, Lillard’s legacy, and whether the dunk contest should be scrapped. We hit Tyreek Hill news, Yankees propaganda, and Penn State wrestling domination. Plus college hoops fights and phenoms, Scottie Scheffler turning Sunday into a video game, and even Valentine's Day.

This episode is all about cutting through the noise, and it also marks the inaugural episode of The Hillside Club. We appreciate you being here from the start.We react to the Seahawks’ direction, Sam Darnold’s comeback, back-to-back underwhelming NFL season endings, and why the halftime show is built more for replay value than the stadium.Rob breaks down his second time at the WM Phoenix Open and why it’s the most electric fan experience in sports. We also hit college basketball chaos with Arizona–Kansas, UConn, and Duke losses, debate whether NBA fights are good or bad for the league, and break down Knicks vs Celtics with an eye on what’s next for New York.