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The Skud Missile Podcast
by Two generations. One mic. Zero apologies.
🎙️ The Skud Missile PodcastExplosive takes. No filter. All heart.Hosted by Michael and Ezra Skudera, The Skud Missile Podcast is a father-son venture that dives headfirst into the world of sports—with the occasional side detour into current events and politics. From generational debates about the NBA to honest conversations about athletes, culture, and leadership, this podcast blends experience with fresh perspective.Expect unfiltered opinions, passionate debates, and a healthy dose of humor—all rooted in love for the game and respect for each other. It's sports talk with edge, insight, and just enough disagreement to keep things interesting.Weekly episodes drop with takes that hit hard and stay with you. theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com
Episodes
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🎙️ Episode 50: Beyond the Panels. Behind the Curtain.
FIFTY EPISODES! The Skud Missile Podcast has officially reached a major milestone, and we’re celebrating in a big way! Michael and Ezra welcome back their good friend Derek for an explosive conversation about comic books, professional wrestling, and the decisions that changed both industries...
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🎙️ Episode 49: Bronx Blues, Gridiron Chaos & Mount Rushmore Madness
The Skud Missile Podcast is back for Episode 49, and Michael and Ezra are bringing the heat with another explosive mix of sports debates, bold predictions, unforgettable memories, and plenty of arguments along the way! First up, it’s time to close the book on another disappointing New York…
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🎙️ Episode 48: Legacies, Letdowns & The Low End Theory
Episode 48 of The Skud Missile Podcast brings another wide-ranging conversation with Michael and Ezra. The guys open with a pair of baseball legacy debates, comparing Robinson Canó and José Altuve before asking who they’d rather have in center field: Andruw Jones or Bernie Williams. From there,...
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🎙️ Episode 47 : Football Is Back, Bronx Pressure & The Mount Rushmore Menu
Football is back, and Michael and Ezra break down the biggest early surprises, disappointments, and storylines from both the NFL and college football. They’ll check in on Ohio State, look at the teams and players making early noise, and make their predictions for some of the biggest games ahead....
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🎙️Episode 46: Locks, Legends & Contenders
Episode 46 of The Skud Missile Podcast is loaded with debates across music and sports. We kick things off with a question inspired by Peter Rosenberg on X: which hip hop songs are absolute, unquestionable locks for the Top 100 of all time? From there, we debate Russell Westbrook versus John...
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🎙️Episode 45: Showtime, Storylines and Stardom
Episode 45 of The Skud Missile Podcast is loaded with big money, big questions, legendary names, and the kind of debates that rarely end with everyone agreeing. The episode kicks off in Los Angeles, where the Lakers are once again at the center of the sports world. With a reported $12.5 billion...
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🎙️Episode 44: Heroes, Heels & Holy Grails
This week on The Skud Missile Podcast, we’re stepping into the worlds of comic books and professional wrestling with our special guest, Derek. From the comics that made us lifelong collectors to the storylines that changed the industry, we dive deep into Marvel vs. DC, the greatest heroes and...
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🎙️Episode 43: The Death of .300 Hitters, Ohio State Cashes In & The NBA's Greatest Ringless Stars
🎙️ Episode 43 is here! Has baseball sacrificed the art of hitting in the pursuit of home runs? Is Ohio State’s $17 million jersey sponsorship a smart business move or another sign that tradition is disappearing? Which NBA legends stayed on the court one season too long, and have championship…
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🎙️Episode 42: LeBron's Last Shot, Unbreakable Records & Reimagining Sports
The Skud Missile Podcast is back with another packed episode featuring one of the biggest NBA free agency moves in recent memory, legendary debates across college athletics, impossible sports records, and a bold vision for the future of Major League Baseball. We begin by breaking down LeBron…
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🎙️ Episode 41: Legends Beyond the Box Score
The Skud Missile Podcast is back with another packed episode featuring basketball debates, College Football Playoff predictions, a Yankees midseason check-in, and a celebration of the athletes who made us fall in love with sports. We kick things off with a fast-paced NBA Rapid Fire, debating…
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🎙️ Episode 40: Heroes, Hoops & Homeland
The Skud Missile Podcast is back with Episode 40! We kick things off by building our Mount Rushmore of superheroes before settling the ultimate comic book debate: Marvel or DC? From Batman and Superman to Spider-Man and Iron Man, we’re breaking down the greatest heroes, villains, movies, comics,...
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🎙️ Episode 39: Great Sports Debate
The Skud Missile Podcast is back with Episode 39! We kick things off by diving into the NBA Draft and the latest trade rumors, including whether Giannis Antetokounmpo could be headed to Miami, if Julius Randle is the right fit for the Brooklyn Nets, LaMelo Ball’s potential future in Minnesota…
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🎙️Episode 38: The People's House, The People's Playlist, and The People's Opinions
What happens when sports, politics, music, wrestling, and basketball all collide in one episode? Michael and Ezra kick things off by tackling one of the most controversial sporting events in recent memory: UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. Was it a historic moment that showcased how far mixed...
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🎙️ Episode 37: Future Shock: The 82-0 Challenge, New York's Mount Rushmore, and the Icons of Tomorrow
What would it take to build an NBA team capable of accomplishing the impossible? In Episode 37 of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael and Ezra kick things off with the 82-0 Challenge, drafting their ultimate NBA lineups from every era of basketball history. From all-time greats to modern…
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🎙️Episode 36: Legends. Giants. Generational.
Episode 36 of The Skud Missile Podcast is built around one question: what separates greatness from being truly generational? This week, the guys dive deep into some of the biggest debates in sports and wrestling history. Segment One tackles the loaded term “generational talent” as Shaq, Tim…
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🎙️Episode 35: Kings, Chaos, and Cold Takes
What happens when the greatest basketball player of a generation starts looking mortal? Episode 35 of The Skud Missile Podcast launches headfirst into one of the biggest questions in sports: are we witnessing the final chapter of LeBron James? The guys break down the reality of retirement, what...
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🎙️Episode 34: Title: Snubs, Legends, and the Untouchables
This episode hits on one of the most debated themes in sports: who gets remembered… and who gets left out. We open with a Hall of Fame argument that doesn’t sit right. Kirby Puckett is in Cooperstown. Bernie Williams isn’t. The numbers are closer than most people realize, and in some areas…
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🎙️Episode 33: What Ifs, What Matters, and Who’s Really Great?
Episode 33 is built around one central idea: how we define greatness — and how close we’ve come to rewriting history. We open with a debate that challenges the narrative: Jorge Posada vs Buster Posey.Are we overlooking one of the most productive offensive catchers ever, or undervaluing what it...
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🎙️Episode 32: March Mayhem & Main Event Madness
Episode 32 of The Skud Missile Podcast brings the chaos from every corner of the sports and entertainment world into one high-energy conversation. We kick things off with a breakdown of NFL free agency, taking a hard look at the moves made by the Broncos and Commanders and calling it like it is....
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🎙️ Episode 31: War for the Headlines
This week wasn’t normal. The United States and Israel launched major strikes on Iran in a dramatic escalation that reshaped the global chessboard overnight. Reports indicate Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed, and retaliation risks are mounting. At the same time, the U.S. military operation that...
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🎙 Episode 30 Standards, Superstars & Sacred Ground
Dynasties don’t last forever. Superstars age. Leagues evolve. And sometimes even the laws written centuries ago deserve a second look. In Episode 30, we take a hard look at the last decade of dominance across sports. Who truly owned the 2015–2025 era? Are the Chiefs inevitable? Are the Dodgers...
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🎙️ Episode 29: Expansion and International Waters
Episode 29 explores failure, future growth, and global dominance in sports. We start by carving out the Mount Rushmore of the worst franchises in NFL, NBA, and MLB history — debating which teams truly define dysfunction and fan misery. Then we pivot to the future as the NBA inches toward…
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🎙️ Episode 28: Global Heat & Gridiron Glory
We start with a debate that never gets old: the greatest rivalries in college football. A new Top 15 ranking has everyone talking, and we break down what actually makes a rivalry elite. Is it hate? Stakes? History? Or something deeper? And in today’s NIL and transfer portal era, do rivalries…
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🎙️ Episode 27: Nicknames, Rumors and Restaurant Debates
Episode 27 opens with a candid discussion on the renewed scrutiny surrounding Steve Tisch and why ownership controversies never fully fade in professional sports. From there, the conversation shifts to Pinstripe Pride and what the Yankees’ identity truly represents in today’s evolving sports...
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🎙️ Episode 26: Worth More Than Wins
What are sports really worth? In Episode 26, we look beyond wins and losses to talk about value in all its forms. We start with the most valuable franchises in the world and what their worth actually says about power, markets, and influence in modern sports. From there, the conversation shifts in...
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🎙️ Episode 25: Big Contracts, Broken Systems, and Draft Delusions
Episode 25 opens with baseball’s latest reminder that money still rules everything. Kyle Tucker is headed to the Dodgers as the second-highest paid player in MLB, forcing a conversation about competitive balance, broken systems, and why fans keep aiming their anger in the wrong direction. From...
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🎙️ Episode 24: Respect Isn’t Automatic
Respect in sports isn’t permanent. It’s shaped by narratives, aesthetics, and whatever conversation happens to dominate at the moment. In Episode 24 of The Skud Missile Podcast, we challenge how greatness is remembered — and how easily it gets rewritten. We open with a blind résumé exercise that...
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🎙️Episode 23: Culture, Controversy and Looking ahead
Episode 23 moves from controversy to creativity as we dive into the Stefon Diggs situation and what off-field allegations mean for the NFL. From there, we shift gears into culture with our Mount Rushmore picks—iconic movie characters and the moments that will shape 2025. We close with NFL Draft...
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🎙️ Episode 22: Seats at the Table and Legends on the Chopping Block
Episode 22 of The Skud Missile Podcast is built for argument. We open by tearing into NBA positional Mount Rushmores pulled straight from the internet and asking the uncomfortable question of who truly belongs versus who is living on reputation. Then it is a ruthless MLB debate as we cut one...
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🎙️ Episode 21 — Coaching Chaos, Playoff Fallout, and Mania Shockwave
Episode 21 of The Skud Missile Podcast is loaded with breaking news, college football drama, and wild WrestleMania speculation. We kick things off with the headline shaking the SEC: Lane Kiffin to LSU. We break down how the Tigers landed him, what this means for the SEC, and whether Kiffin…
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🎙️Episode 20 — Hated, Ranked, and Legendary
Episode 20 delivers wall-to-wall debate as Michael and Ezra break down the viral “Top 10 Most Hated Teams in Sports,” reveal the newest College Football Playoff bracket, draft their Top 5 TV series of all time, and celebrate Geno Auriemma’s iconic 41-year run at UConn. The guys close with a...
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🎙Episode 19: Coaches, Classics and Contenders
The rumor mill is in full spin this week. We kick things off with college football’s coaching carousel, where seats are heating up at LSU, Penn State, and Florida — and the names flying around are wild: Franklin, Kiffin, Urban, Dabo, and more. Could we see another seismic shake-up before bowl...
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🎙EPISODE 18: Receipts, Respect, and Rough Cuts
This week, Michael and Ezra fire off five missiles that all orbit around one theme — respect, reputation, and the cost of keeping both. 🏀 Segment 1: Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron James — When commentary turns personal.Stephen A. drops a racial jab, LeBron defends his son, and the media world...
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🎙 Episode 17: Gridiron Chaos and Bronx Blues
Episode 17 delivers a full slate of chaos and nostalgia. Michael and Ezra break down a wild NFL weekend — the Bears finally wake up against Washington while the Jets get beat by Denver in London. Then it’s over to the Bronx, where the Yankees’ offseason questions loom large: Will Brian Cashman...
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🎙 EPISODE 16: October Legends, Pizza Wars & The Ultimate Starting Five
The mics are hot, the segments are secret, and Ezra has no idea what’s coming. In Episode 16 of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael lines up a mix of curveballs — from October baseball greatness to unexpected debates that go way beyond the box score. It’s one of those episodes where sports meet...
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🎙 Episode 15: Turf Wars & Championship Dreams
In this week’s episode of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael and Ezra tackle a lineup packed with heat — from October baseball dreams to the rough reality of NFL turf injuries. The guys debate whether the Yankees are truly built for a World Series run, dissect Team USA’s latest Ryder Cup meltdown,...
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🎙️Episode 14: Outrage, Milestones & Money Talks
In this week’s episode of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael and Ezra cover four stories that cut across sports, culture, and the chaos of online outrage. 🔥 First, Barstool’s Dave Portnoy dives headfirst into Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, blasting the “raging f-ing nuts” internet reaction and…
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🎙️ The Skud Missile Podcast — Episode 13: From DC to Cooperstown: Rookie Legends & Rough Headlines
In Episode 13 of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael and Ezra cover a mix of stadium drama, baseball history, and some heated debates across sports. First, the guys break down the D.C. Council’s approval of a brand-new Commanders stadium at the RFK site — what it means for Washington football and...
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🎙️ The Skud Missile Podcast Episode 12: Chaos, Controversy, and Canton Dreams
This week we break down the NFL’s response after a Bills fan shoved DeAndre Hopkins and Lamar Jackson, Ryan Day’s fight against proposed NCAA transfer portal changes, our take on Week 1 quarterback debuts, and ESPN’s list of the next NBA Hall of Famers. We close with another round of listener...
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🎙️ Episode 11: Defense, Disruption, and Defining Moments
Episode 11 of The Skud Missile Podcast delivers a jam-packed lineup: * Ohio State’s defense stuns No. 1 Texas and spoils Arch Manning’s debut. * Dawn Staley opens up about her candid interview with the New York Knicks and how honesty may have cost her a shot at NBA history. * Deion Sanders pushes...
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🎙️ Episode 10 — Bad for Business: WWE’s Unreal, NCAA Week 1, McLaurin’s Millions, and Yankees on the Bubble
After a month of tech delays, The Skud Missile Podcast is back with Episode 10 — and we’re coming in hot. We break down Netflix’s new WWE docuseries Unreal and why it’s a terrible look for the business. Then we dive into the return of college football with a stacked Week 1 slate, including Arch...
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🎙 Episode 9: Legacy, Resilience, and the Road to the Playoff
This week on The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael flies solo as Ezra is under the weather and taking a well-deserved rest. But the missiles are still locked in and ready to launch. In this episode: * We begin by reflecting on the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan — a wrestling icon whose impact on pop...
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🎙 Episode 8: "Power Plays & Player Paydays"
In Episode 8 of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael and Ezra break down the biggest shakeups in sports and media this week. We kick things off with the new FOX–Barstool partnership and what it means for the future of sports coverage. Then we dive into Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players of All…
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🎙 Episode 7: Legends Deserve Better
While Ezra vacations in Hawaii, Michael flies solo for Episode 7 of The Skud Missile Podcast — and it’s missiles all the way down. This week, we break down: * 🏆 Home Run Derby recap: Cal Raleigh wins it all, but where were the real sluggers like Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso? * 🎭 MLB All-Star…
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Episode 6: Only 3 Survive: Building Sports Mount Rushmore's & Making Painful Cuts
In Episode 6 of The Skud Missile Podcast, we’re coming in hot with sports greatness on the line. First, we each build our personal Mount Rushmores for the NFL, NBA, and MLB — no safe picks, no apologies. Then, we’re hit with the impossible: choose only 3 out of 15 all-time sports legends and send...
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Booms, Busts & Blood Money: Free Agency, Legends & WWE Heat
Episode 5 of The Skud Missile Podcast is loaded like a max contract. Michael and Ezra kick things off with a breakdown of the NBA Free Agency whirlwind—who boomed, who busted, and what LeBron and Harden's moves really mean. We debate our all-time favorites in a rapid-fire segment that’s bound to...
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Episode 4 – Fanatics, Freefalls & Finals
In Episode 4 of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael and Ezra recap their unforgettable weekend at Fanatics Fest in NYC. From meeting legends like John Elway and Dawn Staley to a surprisingly disappointing encounter with A-Rod, the guys break down the highs, lows, and everything in between —…
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Rain Delays, Bronx Blunders, and Fairway Dreams
🎙️ Episode 3: Rain Delays, Bronx Blunders, and Fairway Dreams In this week’s episode of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael and Ezra unpack a wild Father’s Day weekend—from getting rained out on the golf course to bonding over bad swings and belly laughs. They break down the Yankees’ sudden 4-game...
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📢 Same Game, Different Takes
Welcome to the first full episode of The Skud Missile Podcast, where two generations sit down to hash out their hot takes, share how they became lifelong fans, and argue (respectfully) about which teams deserve your loyalty. From backyard debates to broadcast-quality banter, this is where passion...
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The Launch: Welcome to The Skud Missile Podcast
In the debut episode of The Skud Missile Podcast, Michael and Ezra introduce listeners to their new father-son sports venture. They share the inspiration behind the podcast, rooted in years of spirited sports debates at the dinner table, and explain why now felt like the right time to hit…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🎙️ The Skud Missile PodcastExplosive takes. No filter. All heart.Hosted by Michael and Ezra Skudera, The Skud Missile Podcast is a father-son venture that dives headfirst into the world of sports—with the occasional side detour into current events and politics. From generational debates about the NBA to honest conversations about athletes, culture, and leadership, this podcast blends experience with fresh perspective.Expect unfiltered opinions, passionate debates, and a healthy dose of humor—all rooted in love for the game and respect for each other. It's sports talk with edge, insight, and just enough disagreement to keep things interesting.Weekly episodes drop with takes that hit hard and stay with you.
theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com
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Two generations. One mic. Zero apologies.
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🎙️ The Skud Missile PodcastExplosive takes. No filter. All heart.Hosted by Michael and Ezra Skudera, The Skud Missile Podcast is a father-son venture that dives headfirst into the world of sports—with the occasional side detour into current events and politics. From generational debates about the...
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