The IR Debate Club

Justin, Terry, and Kevin talk about wings, free calories, and the NFL fandom they wouldn't wish upon anyone.

Terry, Justin, and Kevin have never been more back! The boys celebrate Justin's return the only way they know how.... by fixing a segment Justin created, but doesn't understand. Listen in for all that and some MLB Season speculation on this episode of the IR Debate Club. 

Terry and Kevin dive into the NFL's coaching vacancies and decide who they think is going to fill each open spot.

Terry, Justin, and Kevin chat about some offseason moves, and are relishing in the fact that this was the easiest recording they've ever done for Andrew to edit.

In this episode of Collegiate Corner, Justin explores the current landscape of college football, highlighting the top teams in 2025, including Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Alabama.

In this episode of Collegiate Corner, Justin dives into the Week 6 matchups of the college football season, analyzing key games, betting lines, and predictions.  We're talking about mistake lines like Iowa State against Cincinnati and Virginia versus Louisville. Plus, Justin discusses his betting strategies for Vanderbilt-Alabama and Miami-Florida State.   

Kevin, Justin and Terry explore the challenges and dynamics of remote work, horror movies, and a lot more... seriously, A LOT MORE. This is pure chaos.  Additionally, the boys debate who can create the best NBA starting five using only players who share the first letter of their names, as well as an in-depth discussion on dream outfield assists.

In this episode, Justin reviews the AP poll for Week 5 of college football, discussing surprising upsets, team performances, and the shifting landscape of rankings.   Colombo highlights key games, analyzes the implications of losses and wins, and provides insights into the future challenges for top teams like Ole Miss, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida State.

In this episode of Collegiate Corner, host Justin Colombo dives into the exciting matchups of the week in college football, providing in-depth analysis and betting insights. From the intriguing lines of Florida State vs. Virginia to the high-stakes clash between Alabama and Georgia, Colombo covers a range of games, highlighting key players, potential upsets, and strategies for betting Week 5 of the 2025 College Football season. 

In this episode, Justin dives into the current state of college football, analyzing team performances, the latest AP poll rankings, and upcoming matchups. He discusses the implications of recent games, including:  Miami's rise in the rankings is notable but a tad controversial. Penn State's drop raising questions about the AP poll's consistency. Oklahoma's performance indicates a strong season ahead. Texas's ranking may not reflect their true performance level. Texas Tech is emerging as a contender in the Big 12. Illinois's drop in rankings vs. Auburn's fall out of the Top 25 Mississippi State is a team to watch for betting opportunities.  

It's Week 4 and after a tough week of sledding from last week's picks, Justin looks to turn things around. So, let's all pull a "Reverse Clemson" and actually have a bounce-back week with this BANGER slate of college football action!

After an insane Week 4, the AP Poll made it clear that no team is safe from falling off the cliff. With Clemson, South Carolina and Notre Dame dropping big games, some schools took advantage of their openings and moved ahead. However, with a few marquee matchups on the horizon, things could once again be shaken up as some top schools face-off in important, season-altering games. Your host, Justin Colombo, takes you inside the huddle and explores all things College Football. 

The University of South Florida continues their quest for Justin's heart, plus the Georgia/Tennessee juggernaut matchup and a handful of other college football betting lines that he thinks are MISTAKES. All that and some AP Poll discussion on this week's IRDC Collegiate Corner. 

Join Kevin as he advocates for a reevaluation of host nation standards, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and fair pricing in global sporting events.

Kevin, Terry, and Justin delve into socio-political issues in sports, the challenges of national representation, and the experience of book signings. They also discuss the influence of algorithms on content consumption, the intersection of music and nostalgia, and the complexities of character development in the Harry Potter universe.

While last week didn’t match Justin's Week 0 perfection, he's glad his picks didn’t fully disappoint… with the exception of North Carolina playing like a Pop Warner team. For Week 2, Justin dives into the latest AP Poll rankings and discusses some interesting betting options for Week 2 of the College Football season. 

Justin tells a magical tale of his honeymoon before he, Terry, and Kevin dive into their predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Turns out, they all like the same NFC team...

My friends, we have survived the wasteland that is Spring and Summer and have arrived hungrier than ever for collegiate competitions on a Saturday afternoon. If you stay quiet enough, you may hear the wind whisper, “What kind of mythical powers does a Sun Devil have?"

Terry, Justin, and Kevin talk Yankees (what?) and give us insight into their Fantasy Football strategies for the year.

Justin dips his toe into the world of College Football betting lines and previews the exciting slate of Week 0. Will Iowa State take down Kansas State in the edition of Farmageddon? Is Fresno State worth a second look against Kansas? And most importantly, can Hawai'i topple Stanford? All the answers and insights on these questions inside this week's Friday Flex.

Justin and Kevin take us all on a long journey through the Masterclasses they believe they'd be qualified to teach.

Justin has some thoughts on one of his favorite things: college football. With a few weeks left before the season kicks off, Justin takes a look at the preseason AP rankings and helps decipher where the AP sees things shaking out in the early weeks of the CFB season.

Terry, Andrew and Justin put on their Hollywood casting director hats and sift through the headshots of Tinseltown’s biggest stars as they vie for the role of a lifetime… NFL head coach.

Terry talks about Mark Teixeira, and his hopes that he would sign with the other side of baseball's biggest rivalry.

The boys talk hot takes, Justin teaches Terry about vocal chords, and Terry makes an embarrassing (to him) revelation about cover songs.

Terry talks about the connection between Jason Varitek and Steve Harvey.

Kevin and Terry talk about the NBA offseason, manage to do a tight 45, and get excited about the Double Bull.

Terry lets us know who the real hero is of Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS.

Kevin and Terry talk about the aftermath of the Rafael Devers trade, scheme about the MLB trade deadline, and ponder when the NBA will add their long awaited "expansion" teams.

Justin and Kevin are reeling from their English Premier League teams having won long-awaited trophies, and try to pitch Terry on who to follow for next season.

Justin explores the concept of tanking across sports. And when I say across, I mean he goes everywhere.

Against our better judgement, Terry and Justin are once again left on their own to discuss what they would really like to see happen in the NBA. Will Justin infuriate Terry? How much time will be spent on wikipedia? And how does Gwyneth Paltrow fit into this episode?

Kevin dives into the state of the US, hosting international sporting events, and some horrific parallels from just under a century ago.

Terry talks about Tom Thibodeau's Salem Roots.

Jon Lester was an awesome player who reminded us of the humanity of athletes.

If you've been to a game, you may have also brought along a trusty friend. Catching a baseball is a true art. Here's why...

Justin poses a question about leash length, Kevin gets his microphone back, and Terry will win an Emmy for his role in this episode.

A goat is not a mythical creature, however, we treat them like one, yet we leave so many out of the conversation...

Kevin delivers a Mea Culpa, Terry has a stunning realization about WAR, and Justin addresses the elephant in the room.

Terry goes down a rabbit hole that sprung from the concept of 1 gorilla versus 100 men.

Justin gets philosophical about home plate.

Justin explains who he thinks is really to blame for the Red Sox losing game 6 of the 1986 World Series. I'll give you one guess who it isn't...

Andrew joins Kevin and Terry as they discuss their favorite sounds, which movies they wish they could have been in, which athletes they would steal skills from for a day, and more!

Terry explains the differences, or lackthereof, of a few NFL penalties.

The Olympic torch relay, while appearing to be an ancient tradition dating back to the original Games in Greece, is actually a relatively modern invention with a complex and sometimes controversial history.

Do you remember the awards that people got in your high school yearbook? Are the ESPY’s just those for sports? How could they be better? Could they be worse? Justin and Kevin discuss. Bonus drinking game fun: take a sip every time “what are we doing here?” is uttered.

As the IRDC evolves, we're going to start providing some fun Friday facts. In today's iteration of our new series "Is this anything?", Kevin gives us the backstory on Liverpool FC's club song.

Just and Terry try to take on a couple topics without adult supervision. What's something you'd bet your paycheck on happening in the 2025 MLB season? And what's something you HOPE would happen, but it probably won't?

Can someone be a bust and in the hall of fame? One of our guys sure thinks so. So who belongs in that category? Listen as the boys discuss that, Netflix sports documentaries, and so much more. Really, so much more.

While Justin sounds like he's recording from the Titan submersible, he attempts to chat with Kevin and Terry about the 7 Player Theory. The three chat about the baseball players that 1) made you fall in love with baseball, 2) is their new favorite player, 3) is their comfort player, 4) the player they go crazy for, 5) the player they miss the most, 6) the player they'd protect with their life, and 7) the player they'll always root for. And yes, you guessed it, this is pretty Red Sox heavy.