Episodes
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2026-27 NBA AWARDS PREDICTIONS!
The Guys are BACK! AND THE NBA IS BACK! Welcome to the 2026-27 NBA Season! We give all our major awards picks, a few bold predictions, and who we believe will be centerstage in June for the NBA Finals. With bold takes, real debates, and plenty of sports talk, this episode brings the Run It Up...
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NFL WEEK 6 PICKS!
The Guys are BACK! We start off with WEEK 5 takeaways and give our picks for EVERY WEEK 6 matchup, from Thursday to Monday! With bold takes, real debates, and plenty of sports talk, this episode brings the Run It Up energy across the sportsverse. Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome Back! 00:50 Please...
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NFL WEEK 4 PICKS!
The Guys are BACK! We start off with WEEK 3 takeaways and give our picks for EVERY WEEK 4 matchup, from Thursday to Monday! With bold takes, real debates, and plenty of sports talk, this episode brings the Run It Up energy across the sportsverse. 00:00 Welcome Back! 01:20 Please Subscribe :)…
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NFL WEEK 3 PICKS!
The Guys are BACK! We start off with WEEK 2 takeaways and give our picks for EVERY WEEK 3 matchup, from Thursday to Monday! After, we wrap up with some college football in our new “College Corner” segment. With bold takes, real debates, and plenty of sports talk, this episode brings the Run It Up...
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NFL WEEK 2 PICKS!
The Guys are BACK! We start off with some college football in our new “College Corner” segment. After, we overreact to NFL Week 1 and give our picks for EVERY WEEK 2 matchup, from Thursday to Monday! With bold takes, real debates, and plenty of sports talk, this episode brings the Run It Up…
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NFL WEEK 1 PICKS!
The Guys are BACK! WEEK 1 IS HERE! We start off with some college football talk in our “College Corner” segment, recapping the first weekend of college football. After, we give our picks for EVERY WEEK 1 matchup in the NFL, from Wednesday to Monday! To wrap things up, we predict which teams could...
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2026-27 NFL AWARDS PREDICTIONS!
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we dive into our NFL Awards Predictions, breaking down every award from Comeback Player of the Year to MVP. Which teams are winning the Super Bowl? We also touch on NFL Legend Aaron Donald’s return to football and Josh Jacobs potential suspension before…
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AFC BOLD PREDICTIONS!
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we dive into our AFC Bold Predictions, breaking down every division from the AFC East to the AFC West. Which teams are being slept on? Who are we buying or selling? And which teams have a real shot at making a run? We also give our early AFC Championship...
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2026-27 NFC BOLD PREDICTIONS
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we dive into our NFC Hot Takes, breaking down every division from the NFC East to the NFC West. Which teams are being slept on? Who are we buying or selling? And which teams have a real shot at making a run? We also give our early NFC Championship predictions…
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NBA OFFSEASON MADNESS!
The Guys are BACK! Welcome to the wildest NBA offseason ever! This week we go through every big trade and signing so far, including Giannis, Kawhi, JaylenBrown & Ja Morant. We also discuss smaller moves and some winners and losers to this point. To wrap up the show, we tackle LeBron leaving the...
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THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPS!
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we react to the Knicks winning the NBA Championship and break down the biggest takeaways from the NBA Finals. We also discuss the future of the Spurs, debate where some of today's stars rank among the league's best, and tackle a few hot-button NBA topics along...
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NBA FINALS PREDICTIONS!
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we break down the proposed new NBA Lottery System and debate whether it would actually improve the league or create even more problems for teams trying to build through the draft. We also react to the aftermath of the Thunder vs Spurs series and discuss what…
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NBA Conference Finals Have Been WILD
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we break down the Thunder vs Spurs series and discuss what it could mean for the future of the NBA. We also debate the question everybody keeps asking right now…Who is the best player in the NBA today? SGA or Wemby? From there, we react to Knicks vs Cavs and...
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NBA Playoffs Reaction + NFL Schedule Release
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we break down the biggest storylines from the NBA Playoffs so far, including the Pistons vs Cavs series. We also dive into the Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards conversations and talk about where they already rank among the league’s young stars. Then we shift...
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NBA 2ND ROUND PREDICTIONS!
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we dive deep into the chaos of the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs and talk about which teams and players are getting EXPOSED. Which teams are legit contenders? Which stars are underperforming? And which takes are we already regretting? We also go on a classic…
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NBA STARS EXPOSED...
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we focus on the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, including which players are being exposed and whether or not we agree with our original predictions. Which teams and players have been disappointing? Which teams have been the most surprising? We also shift…
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2026 NBA PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS!
The Guys are BACK! And with the playoffs around the corner, we’re breaking down everything you need to know heading into the most exciting time of the NBA season. We kick things off with our Play-In Tournament reactions: who impressed, who disappointed, and what it means moving forward. We also...
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UConn v. Michigan, 65 Game Rule & NBA Expansion Draft
The Guys are BACK! In this episode, we focus on the 2026 NCAA Men's National Championship, including our picks to win it all and the implications following them. We also shift to the NBA and dive deep into the 65 game rule. Is it harmful or helpful to the league as a whole? What changes would be...
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March Madness, NBA MVP & NBA Top 10
March is truly nothing but MADNESS! In this episode, we break down the first weekend of March Madness, including looking forward to the Final Four and what aspects were most impressive and disappointing. We also shift to the NBA and dive deep into the MVP race and the regular season comes to a...
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Bam Adebayo 83-Point Game, 100-Point NBA Draft & NFL Free Agency Recap
Did Bam Adebayo really drop 83 points?! In this episode, we break down the unbelievable performance from Bam Adebayo, what it means for the Miami Heat, and whether this kind of dominance is here to stay. We also shift to the NFL and dive into everything you need to know about Free Agency—from the...
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Making The Case for Each NBA MVP Candidate, NBA Contenders vs. Pretenders & KD Burner Talks
Who really deserves the MVP this season? 🏆 On this episode, we break down the full case for every legitimate NBA MVP candidate — from the statistical monsters to the narrative favorites and the impact-driven superstars. We dig into the numbers, team success, clutch performance, advanced metrics,...
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Seahawks Super Bowl Champs, Way Too Early 2026 NFL Picks & 2nd Half NBA Predictions
🏆 Seahawks Super Bowl Recap + NBA 2nd Half Predictions 🏀 In this episode, we break down the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory — analyzing the biggest plays, MVP performance, coaching strategy, and the defining moments that secured the championship. What were the key turning points? How did…
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NBA Trade Deadline Recap & Super Bowl Predictions/Picks
🏀🏈 NBA Trade Deadline chaos meets Super Bowl predictions in this jam-packed episode. We break down the biggest NBA Trade Deadline moves, including winners, losers, and teams that changed their future overnight. What deals actually move the needle, and which ones raise more questions than…
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NFL Championship Sunday Recap, Bill Belichick Hall of Fame Snub & NBA Trade Deadline Predictions
NFL Championship Sunday delivered massive moments, statement wins, and Super Bowl implications — and now the NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner. In this episode, we break down everything from NFL Championship Sunday, including the biggest plays, standout performances, and what the AFC...
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NFL Conference Championship Predictions, Divisional Round Recap & NBA All Star Reserve Picks
The guys are back to run through their Conference Championship Picks & recap the Divisional Round losses for each team. They run through where the Bills go from here, is CJ Stroud cooked & the Bears magical season before diving into their predictions for the games this weekend! Then, they give...
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NFL Wild Card Weekend Recap, Divisional Round Picks, Top 5 Head Coaching Jobs
Wild Card Weekend in the NFL was CRAZY! The guys are back to break down every matchup & give their Divisional Round Picks. Did the Jaguars waste the Travis Hunter pick? Is Justin Herbert a loser? Should the Packers fire Matt LaFleur? We discuss all of that & the possibility that it was Aaron...
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Top 5 Playoff Moments, NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks, Super Bowl Predictions & Trae Young Trade Reactions
Happy New Year! The guys are back to give their NFL Playoff picks & run through each Wild Card Weekend game! They start by giving their 5 favorite NFL Playoff moments of all time before diving into their game-by-game predictions & running through the entire bracket to reveal their Super Bowl...
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Josh Allen MVP Propaganda, Micah Parsons & Patrick Mahomes Injuries, CFB Playoff Picks & NFL Week 16 Predictions
The guys are back this week to talk College Football Playoffs & Week 16 in the NFL! They run through their college football playoff picks & talk the WILD Sherrone Moore situation before diving into their NFL thoughts. Is Josh Allen the MVP? Why this is the year for the Bills to win a Super Bowl…
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Chiefs Might Be Cooked, Broncos Real Contenders, Best NFC & AFC Teams & Week 12 NFL Picks
The guys are here to go through all of their Week 11 NFL reactions & give their Week 12 NFL picks! - Are the Chiefs cooked? - Will the Broncos ACTUALLY contend? - Seahawks Frauds? - & so much more! Then, they give their thoughts on the Clippers' demise & how the Paul George trade was the worst...
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Drake Maye MVP, Brian Daboll Fired, Packers & Bills Collapse, NFL Week 11 Picks + NBA Drama
The guys are back to walk through all of their Week 10 NFL reactions & give their Week 11 NFL picks! They run through the Giants firing Brian Daboll, the Bills loss to the Dolphins & Jalaal goes on a rant about how broken the Packers have looked before giving their MVP picks between Drake Maye &...
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NFL Week 7 Recap, Week 8 Picks & 2025 NBA Predictions
The guys are back to run through Week 7 of the NFL & give their biggest takeaway before diving into their Week 8 Picks for each game on the slate! They talk through Drake Maye's ascension, the Bengals revival & the upcoming Packers vs. Steelers matchup before getting into their NBA predictions!...
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Episode 104: NFL Takeaways after Week 5, Jets Tragedy, Week 6 Picks
The guys are back to run through their biggest takeaways through 5 weeks of NFL Football! They run through which teams they were wrong about, who's season is over through 5 weeks & which players look like they have taken real leaps! Then, they dive into their Week 6 picks for each game on the NFL...
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Ep. 103: Week 2 Recap, Joe Burrow Surgery & Things We Were Wrong About
The guys are back to keep it simple & run down all of the Week 2 NFL games while giving their thoughts on each team's outlook rest of season. They react to the Joe Burrow injury news live, discuss the rest of the Bengals season & go through what things they got right & wrong after 2 weeks of...
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Ep. 102: AFC Preview + MVP, OROY OPOY & Coach of the Year Picks
The guys are back to run through ALL of their AFC Predictions! They go through their picks to win: AFC West AFC East AFC North AFC South They also run through their picks for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year & Coach of the Year. They guys give their favorites & a...
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Ep.101: Jalen Williams & Paolo Extensions, Finding the Next Derrick White/Alex Caruso & Under 25 Draft
The guys are back to break down all the money being handed out in the NBA! Are the Thunder right for wrapping up nearly $800 million in 3 players? They talk about wheter Chet and Jalen Williams deserve those extensions before diving into Paolo Banchero's big extension as well. They also try and...
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Ep.100: LeBron Leaving Lakers?, Knicks Hire Mike Brown, NBA Offseason Rundown
The guys are back to talk through ALL the NBA offseason moves on Day 3 of Free Agency! Will LeBron leave the Lakers? Bucks Waive Damian Lillard & Sign Myles Turner Suns Buying Out Bradley Beal? Lakers sign Deandre Ayton & Jake Laravia D'Angelo Russell to the Mavericks Nuggets Offseason Winners…
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Ep.99: OKC Thunder Dynasty, Desmond Bane Trade, Top 5 NBA Signature Moves & NFL Check-In
The guys are back to give their updated predictions on the NBA Finals & this was recorded BEFORE Game 6! They talk through J Dub's 40-point game, discuss whether he's better than Jaylen Brown & walk through how legacies can change based on this NBA Finals series. Then they run through the first…
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Ep.98: Pacers Team of Destiny, Knicks fire Thibs & Mock KD/Giannis Trades
Najee & Jalaal are back to talk about the Pacers insane Game 1 win vs. the Thunder & give their updated series predictions! They talk about who had a crazier run between the 2023 Heat & 2025 Pacers, compare Tyrese Haliburton's playoff moments to other legendary players & more before diving into…
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Ep.97: NBA Finals Preview, Top 10 Players in the NBA, 2025 SGA vs. 2007 Kobe & Is Team USA Cooked in 2028?
The guys are back to preview BOTH potential NBA Finals matchups between the Thunder & the Pacers/Knicks! They give their thoughts on how the series would go vs. both teams and predict the winners! Then they dive into giving their Top 10 NBA Players heading into next season, discuss who barely...
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Ep:96: Pacers Insane Comeback, OKC Powerhouse, Next USA Born MVP, Tush Push Ruling
The guys are back to run through the first few games of the NBA Conference Finals! They talk through the Pacers insane comeback win vs. the Knicks, OKC's dominance over the Wolves, SGA's MVP and the talk surrounding his free throws. On the heels of 7-straight international MVPs, the guys predict...
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Ep.95: Celtics Without Tatum, Knicks Surge, OKC vs. Nuggets, NBA Draft Lottery & NFL Schedule Release
The guys are back to talk about the devastating achilles injury to Jayson Tatum and what it means for the Celtics this year & next year. Should they move on from Jaylen Brown & try to rebuild for a year or pursue another big name forward like Kevin Durant? They also dive into the Knicks & Pacers,...
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Ep.94: NFL Draft Recap, NBA Playoff Takeaways & 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla Debate
Najee & Jalaal are back 1 week after the NFL Draft to give their biggest winners, losers and takeaways from the entire weekend. They give their thoughts on the Shedeur fall, the Jaguars trading up to select Travis Hunter, and run through how they feel about the Seahawks & Packers drafts! Then…
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Ep.93: Final Round 1 NFL Mock Draft ft. Trades, Predictions & More
Najee & Jalaal are back on the eve of the 2025 NFL Draft to run through their FINAL Round 1 Mock Draft! They take control of each team, and run through the first 32 picks of the draft including trades & giving their commentary on each player. How high will Shedeur Sanders go? How many QBs go in...
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Ep.92: NBA Playoffs Round 1 Predictions & Award Picks
Najee & Jalaal are back to run through the entire first round of the playoffs and give their predictions on every single series! Who comes out of Nuggets-Clippers, can the Warriors really upset the Rockets, will Giannis singlehandedly carry the Bucks to a series win? They get into all of it!…
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EP.91: NBA Play-In Predictions, Luka's Dallas Return & NFL QB Draft Rankings
Najee & Jalaal are back to go through their NBA Play-In Predictions with a week left to go in the NBA regular season! They talk through who they think makes it into the playoffs on both sides & dive into Luka's return to Dallas. After one of the worst trades in sports history, where do the...
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EP.90: Stephen A. vs. LeBron, NFL Free Agency Recap, Favorite Early NFL Draft Prospects
Najee & Jalaal are back to talk NBA current events & the Stephen A vs. LeBron drama before diving into some NFL stuff! Who's right in SAS vs. LeBron? Did Stephen A cross the line? Will LeBron be irrelevant after he retires? Did Bronny deserve to be the 55th pick? They get into it all! Then, they...
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Ep.89: NBA 2nd Half Bold Predictions, Playoff Picks & the NBA Media Debate
Najee & Jalaal are back after a short break to talk all things NBA basketball! They begin by going their Top 5 Sports Video Games of all time before diving into 5 Bold Predictions for the 2nd half of the NBA season. Are the Cavs legit? Can the Warriors and Lakers make a WCF run? Are the Suns...
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Ep.88: Luka Lakers, NBA Trade Deadline & Super Bowl Picks
LUKA DONCIC IS A LAKER! Najee, Jalaal & Justice are back to rundown the most shocking trade in NBA history & give their thoughts on why the Lakers & Mavs would make the deal. They go over the Mavs' possible thought process, what this means for the Lakers moving forward and touch on if LA can win...
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Ep.87: De'Aaron Fox Trade Ideas, Championship Sunday Recap & Ranking Rookie QBs
We got a FULL 4-man pod with Najee, Jalaal, Justice & Khalil to talk De'Aaron Fox trade ideas, recap Championship Sunday & give their rookie QB rankings heading into the 2025 NFL season! They go through a ton of different Fox trade packages before diving into their takeaways from…
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Ep.86: NBA All Star Picks & Championship Sunday Predictions
Najee & Jalaal are back to give their picks for the NBA All-Star starters and reserves! They give their reasoning behind each pick & discuss possible snubs before diving into their NFL Divisional Round Recap. Then, they go through the Championship Sunday games, take Mahomes vs. Josh Allen and…
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