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The boys are back breaking down one of the wildest stretches in sports we've had in a long time. We start at the Travelers Championship, where Viktor Hovland took down Scottie Scheffler in a playoff and make the case for why the Travelers has become a top-5 event on the PGA Tour. We hit the latest World Cup storylines, react to a chaotic NBA offseason featuring Giannis landing in Miami, Mikal Bridges heading back to Phoenix, and LaMelo Ball potentially finding a new home in Minnesota. Plus, our thoughts on the NBA Draft and what it all means moving forward. Over in baseball, the Yankees are on the verge of getting swept by Boston, the Mets finally move on from Carlos Mendoza, and we discuss why Major League Baseball has felt completely upside down the last two seasons. We also dive into Alex Fitzpatrick's incredible rise, James explains why June 2026 might be the greatest sports month ever, hand out our About It/Not About It awards, choose an Ilia punishment from the comments, and close things out with some classic Random Thoughts of the Week—including the ultimate hygiene debate, reacting to listener comments, and James' Love Island hot take. As always, no hot takes, just real ones.

After a little hiatus, WE'RE BACK and we've got a lot to catch up on. The guys dive into the Knicks' championship run and what it means for the Mecca of Basketball, while James ranks the last eight NBA champions and sparks plenty of debate. We break down the latest NBA Draft storylines, Giannis trade rumors heating up before draft night, and whether Miami or Boston could actually pull off a blockbuster move. Plus, Dusty May's surprising connection to the Mavericks, Wyndham Clark's US Open victory, and why the golf world should be thankful Scottie Scheffler hasn't unlocked elite putting yet. We also hit some MLB Quick Hits, including the Mets' struggles and the emergence of Cam Schlittler. Rob recaps his trip to Italy, we bring back About It/Not About It, and finish with Random Thoughts of the Week featuring streaming service frustrations and a debate that might end relationships: if your girl accepts another man's jacket while waiting in line, is that cheating? As always, No Hot Takes. Just Real Ones.

The NBA Finals are officially set, and somehow the basketball gods gave us exactly what they wanted: Knicks vs. Spurs, a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals and the NBA Cup Final all rolled into one. This week, we break down how New York finally punched its ticket back to the Finals for the first time in 27 years, whether Jalen Brunson is already the greatest Knick of all time, and what the Knicks need to do to bring a championship back to Madison Square Garden. On the other side, the Spurs survived a seven-game war with Oklahoma City as Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio continue one of the most improbable runs in recent memory. We discuss SGA's shocking drop-off after winning MVP, Chet Holmgren becoming public enemy number one on the show, and whether the NBA Cup suddenly carries more legitimacy now that its two finalists are meeting again on basketball's biggest stage. Beyond the hardwood, we react to Arsenal's heartbreaking Champions League collapse, preview a Stanley Cup Final showdown between Vegas and Carolina, debate the best ballpark experience in baseball, discuss MLB's proposed salary cap battle that could change the sport forever, and laugh at the Yankees scoring 13 runs in one inning before completely forgetting how to score again. Plus, Luke Kornet earns an "About It," Daryl Morey lands in "Not About It," we spotlight French Open breakout star Moise Kouamé, and wrap things up with random thoughts on horror movies and hotel smells.

The boys are back sitting on clouds in ORANGE and BLUE SKIES as we start with the Knicks going up 3-0 and staring down their first Finals appearance since ’99. We get into why this team is firing on all cylinders right now, whether Jalen Brunson is already the greatest Knick ever, and what happens to this core if New York comes up short. From there, we shift to Spurs-Thunder being tied 2-2 after San Antonio’s dominant Game 4 win, why OKC can be such a brutal watch despite having so much talent, and how the foul-baiting keeps getting in the way of a team that should not need it. Then we move to the NHL, where the Avalanche are shockingly down 3-0 and the Canadiens have once again found themselves in an absolute battle of a series. Later, MLB Quick Hits turns into full Yankees frustration, Aaron Judge carrying an entire offense, Jacob’s Mets take aging terribly after getting swept by the Marlins, and the long list of disappointing AL teams. Plus Arsenal finally winning the Premier League after 22 years and some Knicks-Arsenal similarities, before getting into our About It/Not About It of the week. We wrap it up with a Would You Rather on brutal even-par golf versus a birdie-fest and Champions League Final predictions. Thanks for tuning in! 

The boys are back with one of the most loaded episodes yet as we break down the NBA Playoffs including the Pistons completely disappearing in Game 7, why Spurs vs Thunder is about to feed families for years to come, and who the Knicks should actually want next. We also get into playoff role players getting cardio minutes, teams folding under pressure, and the overall chaos of postseason basketball right now. Then we shift over to the PGA Championship where Aaron Rai captured his first major in dramatic fashion after one of the craziest weekends the tournament has ever seen, including a packed leaderboard, brutal course setup, and an absurd 68-foot putt that completely blew the roof off the event. We also dive into Drake’s ICEMAN era after dropping three new projects, why people are confusing first impressions with actual reviews, and whether Drake gets held to completely different standards than every other artist in music. The second half of the episode features the FIRST EVER Hillside Clubhouse Call-In segment as huge Yankees and Mets fan Jacob joins the show to break down the Subway Series, the Mets potentially turning their season around, and whether the Yankees’ yearly June swoon might already be arriving early. Plus NHL playoff reactions, MLB Quick Hits, Bryson DeChambeau struggles, Conor McGregor officially returning to the UFC after five years away, and much more.

The Hillside Club is back again, and the boys start this week off with the New York Knicks doing something that feels insane: SWEEPING a team. We get into how far this franchise has come, why Jalen Brunson has completely saved Knicks basketball, KAT racking up assists, OG getting rest, and why Knicks fans should feel hope. We also bounce around the NBA Playoffs with Wemby getting ejected, and the Wolves even the series while Cleveland stays perfect at home, and Harden giving everyone vintage chaos late. Then we get into Lakers-Thunder, where the series has turned into a ref conversation, the Lakers keep blowing halftime leads, and OKC remains great but miserable to watch. Then we get back into playoff hockey with Carolina sweeping a Flyers team that stunk, Minnesota getting on the board, Montreal looking like Canada’s best hope to end the Cup drought, and Ducks-Vegas waiting to explode. Later, Clubhouse Callout tees up PGA Championship picks at Aronimink, with both Rob and James rocking with Scottie and throwing Keegan Bradley in as a dark horse, before we react to the NBA Draft Lottery. Plus, MLB Quick Hits returns with the Yankees getting swept by a competent team and Shohei quietly struggling. As always, we got into our About It, Not About It of the week and wrapped up with some funny real-world takes surrounding drinks at the bar and date night etiquette. Thanks for tuning in and see y’all next week!!

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.