We Were Athletes Once Podcast
by We Were Athletes Once Podcast
🎙️ We Were Athletes Once PodcastA few washed-up buddies talkin' sports like we still got it.Covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL & MMA every weekday—Monday through Friday.🏈🏀⚾🏒🥊We break down the big stuff, argue about the dumb stuff, & give hot takes.
Episodes
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World Series Preview-Episode 93
The Brewers and Rays are headed to the World Series—and we’re breaking down how they got there, the biggest postseason performances, key matchups, and our predictions. Can Milwaukee’s bullpen and power beat Tampa Bay’s run-making offense? Watch our full World Series preview and tell us your pick…
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The NFC East is a Disaster and Josh Jacobs is Back-Episode 92
The NFC East is in chaos, the Eagles face a major quarterback crisis, and Josh Jacobs is set to return. Kyle and Cody break down the biggest NFL Week 6 storylines, debate the Cowboys, Giants, Commanders, Packers, and Rams, and make their Week 7 predictions. Expect bold takes, injury updates, and...
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ALCS/NLCS Preview-Episode 91
Kyle and Koty break down the MLB postseason in Episode 91 of We Were Athletes Once, recapping the Wild Card and Division Series before previewing the ALCS and NLCS. They discuss the Dodgers’ deep pitching staff and the Brewers’ path to an upset, the Rays’ sweep of the Yankees, and whether the...
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Who's For Real Entering Week 5 of the NFL Season-Episode 90
Who's For Real Entering Week 5 of the NFL Season-Episode 90
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NHL Predictions and Crazy Signings-Episode 89
🏒 The NHL season is here, and we're making our bold predictions! In Episode 89, we break down the biggest NHL signings, blockbuster trades, surprising contracts, and our predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season. We also discuss Alexander Ovechkin's farewell season, the latest league drama, and…
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MLB Playoff Predictions-Episode 88
MLB Playoff Predictions are here! In Episode 88 of We Were Athletes Once, Kyle and Koty break down every postseason matchup, from the Yankees vs. Red Sox and Astros vs. White Sox to the Dodgers, Brewers, Rays, Guardians, and more. Hear their World Series picks, surprise playoff predictions, dark...
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Draft Night & Greek Freak Shake-up-Episode 80
We break down last night’s blockbuster Giannis-to-Miami trade, how it impacts the Heat, Celtics, Bucks and the entire Eastern Conference — then dive into Draft Night takeaways (top picks, surprises, and who to watch). Tune in for hot reactions, roster analysis, draft winners/losers, and bold...
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The Aftermath of the Greatest UFC Event of All Time-Episode-79
We break down UFC Freedom 250 — the finishes, upsets, and fallout from the White House card. Episode 79 of We Were Athletes Once features post-fight analysis of Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria, Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira, Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis, Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy and what...
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Knicks Steal Game 1 from Spurs-Episode 76
Knicks Steal Game 1 from Spurs — Episode 76 | Randall & Marcus break down the NBA Finals opener: Brunson’s fourth-quarter explosion, Wemby vs. Cat matchups, coaching adjustments, Spurs’ youth vs. vet leadership, Game 2 predictions, Finals MVP picks, draft & trade talk. Fast, heated recap with X’s…
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June 1st Never Disappoints in the NFL-Episode 75
We break down the wild June 1 NFL shakeup: Myles Garrett to the Rams (trade analysis, Rams Super Bowl window + Jared Verse to the Browns), AJ Brown to the Patriots, roster moves around the league, and the Josh Jacobs legal situation. Tune in for hot takes, cap & draft implications, team fits, and...
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Avalanche Swept?! Everything You Missed in the NHL Conference Finals-Episode 74
The NHL Playoffs are heating up! 🏒 In Episode 74 of We Were Athletes Once, Koty and Julian break down the shocking Vegas Golden Knights sweep over Colorado, Carolina’s dominance against Montreal, Conn Smythe favorites, Stanley Cup predictions, and the latest NHL news including Evgeni Malkin...
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NFL Offseason Recap & Draft Preview-Episode 70
NFL Offseason Recap & Draft Preview — Episode 70: Join Kyle & Koty for a fast-paced breakdown of the biggest NFL offseason stories and a live mock draft preview — trades, top prospects, and team needs heading into draft week. Perfect for fans wanting a concise, opinionated take on where teams…
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NHL Playoff Preview-Episode 69
Episode 69 — Upcoming NHL Playoffs Preview: We break down every matchup, Pacific wild‑card drama, key first‑round series, retirement reactions (Jonathan Quick, Anze Kopitar), and bold playoff predictions. Tune in for keys to each series, sleeper picks, and game‑by‑game outlooks — subscribe for…
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Final Four Hype + NBA Playoff Primer-Episode 68
Final Four Hype + NBA Playoff Primer — Episode 68. Reggie joins the pod to break down Duke vs UConn, Final Four matchups (UConn, Illinois, Arizona, Michigan), plus hot takes on the Celtics, Lakers, MVP race, sleepers (Hawks, Hornets) and playoff matchup previews. Tune in for candid reactions,...
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NHL Playoff Push and Toronto Rebuild?-Episode 67
NHL Playoff Push and Toronto Rebuild? — Episode 67: Koty and Julian break down the wild NHL playoff race, who’s sneaking into the wild card, Macklin Celebrini’s historic season, and the fallout from the Maple Leafs’ front office shakeup. Tune in for concise predictions, key matchups to watch, and...
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Venezuela wins the WBC...Whats's wrong with USA Baseball?-Episode 66
Venezuela wins the WBC — what went wrong with Team USA? In Episode 66, Kyle and Cody break down Venezuela’s shock title, US roster & managerial mistakes, pitching usage, timing of the Classic, standout players/managers, and what the 2026 WBC means for MLB and the Olympics. Watch for hot takes,...
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NHL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers-Episode 65
NHL Trade Deadline Winners & Losers — Episode 65: A fast, opinionated breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from this year’s NHL trade deadline. Koty and Julian unpack the Avalanche’s moves, Blues returns, Rangers decisions, surprising pickups, and sleeper teams to watch — plus how trades...
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Welcome Back Jayson Tatum-Episode 64
Welcome Back Jayson Tatum — Episode 64: Jayson Tatum’s lightning-fast Achilles return, Celtics playoff hopes, hot takes on Jokic vs. Embiid vs. Giannis, MVP race, surprise teams (Hornets, Spurs, Hawks) and Lakers/Warriors breakdowns. Tune in for sharp NBA analysis, bold opinions, and must-watch...
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Tom Aspinall Signs with Eddie Hearn, Holloway/Oliveira Preview, & White House Discussion-Episode 63
Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn, Holloway vs. Oliveira preview, UFC 326 reactions, and breakdown of the rumored White House card — Episode 63. Tune in for hot takes on Aspinall’s new management, a fight-by-fight look at Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira (BMF implications), heavyweight drama,...
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NHL Trade Deadline Preview-Episode 62
NHL Trade Deadline Preview — Episode 62: deep dive on trade targets, Blues fire sale, fits for Detroit/Utah/Seattle, contenders to watch (Boston, Vegas, Colorado) and realistic trade packages. Tune in for team-by-team rumor breakdowns, potential landing spots, and bold predictions to get ready…
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Guys Naming Dudes: Our All Time Favorite MLB Players Lineups-Episode 61
Guys Naming Dudes: Kyle & Koty build their all-time MLB lineup — position players, starters, one reliever & a utility pick — with Cardinals rules, Hall of Fame limits, nostalgia, wild stories, and heated takes. Expect deep cuts, big names, laughs, and memories from the 90s–2000s. Drop your…
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Do You Believe in Miracles? Olympic Hockey Recap-Episode 60
Relive the drama of Olympic hockey: USA vs Canada gold-medal OT thriller, Finland bronze, Slovakia’s upset run, standout performances (Connor Hellebuyck, Quinn Hughes, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Juraj Slafkovsky) and key quarterfinal surprises. Cody and Julian break down game-changing...
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NBA Trade Deadline Recap-Episode 59
NBA Trade Deadline Recap — Episode 59: Winners, losers, and how the deadline reshaped the playoff race. Randall & Marcus break down every notable move (Anthony Davis to Wizards, James Harden to Cavs, Jaren Jackson Jr., Kobe White, Zubac, Vučević, Lonzo, and more), team fits, playoff implications,...
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Olympic Hockey Predictions - Episode 58
Olympic Hockey Predictions — Koty & Julian preview the men’s tournament format, break down groups (Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, Czechia & more), make quarterfinal/medal picks, name dark‑horse sleepers, and debate goaltending & roster/X‑factor matchups. Tune in for fast, informed Olympic hockey…
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The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX-Episode 57
Seahawks win Super Bowl LX — Kyle & Koty break down Seattle’s 29-13 victory, Kenneth Walker’s MVP performance, a dominant Seahawks defense vs. Sam Darnold, key game moments, and what the result means for both teams. Plus hot takes on major coaching hires (Kubiak to Raiders, LaFleur to Cardinals,...
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The Final Dominoes of the MLB Offseason Are Starting to Fall-Episode 56
Episode 56 — The final dominoes of the MLB offseason are falling. Join Kyle & Koty as they break down the Brendan Donovan three‑team trade (Cardinals, Mariners, Rays), analyze the Cardinals’ farm boost, react to Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers, and debate what these moves mean for the…
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Paul George Ban, Giannis Drama, and All‑Star Snubs-Episode 55
Tune in to Episode 55 of the We Were Athletes Once Podcast as Marcus and Randall break down the Paul George 25‑game ban, Giannis trade drama, East playoff shakeups, All‑Star snubs, Tatum’s injury timeline, Cavs/Kings trade moves, and breakout rookies — with special guest Drew Stroud. Expect hot...
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UFC 324 Preview & Predictions-Episode 53
UFC 324 Preview — Episode 53: Kyle & Aaron break down every must-watch matchup (Pimblett vs. Gaethje interim title, Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong, Umar vs. Figueredo, Allen vs. Silva, Waldo vs. Derrick Lewis, Silva vs. Namajunas), give predictions, keys to victory, and hot takes on Kayla…
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The Entire MLB Offseason Happened in 1 Week-Episode 52
Welcome to Episode 52 of the We Were Athletes Once Podcast. In this Episode, Kyle and Koty break down the wildest week of the MLB offseason: all the trades, free-agent signings, and blockbuster moves (Arenado, Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Dodgers spending, Mets swaps, salary-cap talk and more). Expect…
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NHL Signings, Trades, and A Crazy Rumor - Episode 51
Join Koty and Julian in Episode 51 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as they dive into the latest NHL news, including significant signings and trades leading up to the Olympic freeze. They discuss the surprising firing of Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason and the immediate hire of Rick...
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Divisional Round Preview and Coaching Carousel Talk-Episode 50
Join us for Episode 50 of the We Are Athletes Once podcast as we dive into the heart of the NFL playoffs with our Divisional Round Preview! This week, Kyle and Cody break down the thrilling matchups ahead, offering insights and predictions for each game. Plus, we discuss the latest coaching...
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NFL Playoff Predictions-Episode 49
Welcome to Episode 49 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast! Join Kyle and Koty as they dive into their NFL playoff predictions, analyzing matchups in the wild card round and making bold predictions for the Super Bowl. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of teams like the Rams, Seahawks,...
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Where Will the NFL Playoff Seeding Lie?-Episode 45
In this exciting episode of "We Were Athletes Once," we dive deep into NFL Week 16 action and its implications for playoff seeding. Join Kyle and Koty as they analyze key matchups, unexpected upsets, and pivotal performances from the Seahawks, Packers, and more. Learn how the outcomes are shaping...
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2025's Winding Down But the MLB Offseason Isn't-Episode 44
As we approach the end of 2025, the MLB offseason is heating up with intriguing trades and signings! In Episode 44 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast, hosts Kyle and Koty dive deep into the latest happenings in Major League Baseball. From Wilson Contreras joining the Boston Red Sox to the...
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Stock up, Stock down: NBA Edition-Episode 42
Welcome to Episode 42 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast, where we dive into the latest NBA trends with our "Stock Up, Stock Down" edition! Join hosts Randall and Marcus as they analyze the rising and falling stars of the league, discuss key matchups, highlight surprising team performances, and...
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Winter Meetings, Draft Lottery, and Rule 5 Draft-Episode 41
Join Kyle and Koty in Episode 41 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as they recap the highlights from the MLB Winter Meetings! This episode dives into the latest player signings, trade rumors, and the excitement surrounding the Rule 5 draft and draft lottery outcomes. What to Expect:-Insights...
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NHL Trade Rumors and Injuries - Episode 40
Join Koty and Julian in Episode 40 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as they break down the latest NHL news! With the holiday season in full swing, the guys discuss the state of the league, highlighting key trade rumors, significant injuries, and their impact on team standings. What to...
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Navigating the Home Stretch of the NFL Season-Episode 39
Join Kyle and Koty in Episode 39 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as they dive into the thrilling conclusion of the NFL season! With week 14 recap, playoff scenarios heating up, and teams scrambling for crucial wins, the guys discuss all the action and surprises unfolding on the road to the...
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Making Sense of Lightweight & Welterweight & UFC 323 Preview-Episode 38
Join Kyle and Aaron in Episode 38 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as they break down the latest happenings in the UFC! From fight recaps of UFC 322 to upcoming bouts at UFC 323, the duo delves deep into the lightweight and welterweight divisions, analyzing key fighter performances and...
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One Christmas Gift for Every MLB Team-Episode 37
Join Kyle and Cody in this festive episode as they dive into a fun and creative discussion about the perfect Christmas gifts for every MLB team! From exciting trades to dream free-agent signings, they explore what each team truly needs to improve their roster this offseason. Expect lively debates...
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NFL Awards Predictions and Playoff Picture - Episode 36
Welcome to Episode 36 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast! Join Kyle and Koty as they break down the NFL's playoff picture and make predictions for this year’s awards. With just five weeks left in the season, they analyze standout performances, potential award winners, and the chaotic landscape…
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NBA Week 4 Winners and Warnings-Episode 35
Welcome to Episode 35 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast! Join Randall and Marcus as they dive into Week 4 of the NBA season, discussing the latest news, standout performances, and surprises from the league. In this episode, they analyze the current state of each team, including the Lakers…
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MLB Hotstove Season is Upon Us-Episode 34
Welcome to Episode 34 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast! Join Kyle and Cody as they dive into the exciting start of the MLB offseason. In this episode, they discuss key trades, including the surprising move of Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers and the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez to the...
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Our thoughts on Tom Aspinall & UFC 322 Preview-Episode 32
Join us for Episode 32 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as Kyle and Aaron share their thoughts on Tom Aspinall's recent injury, UFC 322 preview, and the chaotic world of MMA. Dive into expert analysis on upcoming fights, fighter performances, and what surprises the UFC season may hold.…
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NBA Weeks 2&3-Episode 30
Stay tuned for Episode 30 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as Randall and Marcus dive into Weeks 2 and 3 of the NBA season! Get expert analysis on the biggest teams, surprises, standout players like Jalen Green, Cade Cunningham, and Booker, and insights on early season trends. Whether it's…
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NHL Power Rankings-Episode 31
Stay tuned for Episode 31 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as Koty and Julian reveal their NHL Power Rankings for November! Discover the latest surprises, team performances, and early season trends across the league. From the resilient Maple Leafs and Sharks to the big rise of the Avalanche…
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NFL Trade Deadline Recap-Episode 29
Join us for Episode 29 of the We were Athletes Once Podcast as Kyle and Koty discuss all the action from the 2025 NFL Trade deadline. We braek down all the trades from all the buyers and all the sellers and we find out who are the winners and Losers of the deadline. Thanks for joining us in this...
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The Dodgers Won the World Series! What Does This Mean for Baseball?-Episode 28
Join us for Episode 28 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as Kyle and Koty celebrate the Dodgers winning the 2025 World Series! Dive into their analysis of the series, what this means for baseball's biggest teams, and the future of the sport’s competitive landscape. Plus, they discuss salary…
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Who's the Best Team in the NFL?-Episode 27
Join us for Episode 27 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as Kyle and Koty discuss the NFL season's halfway point, surprising team performances, and power rankings. From the Chiefs and Ravens to the Colts and Eagles, explore who’s truly the best team in the league right now. Get expert…
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NHL early season surprises-Episode 26
Join us for Episode 26 of the We Were Athletes Once podcast as Cody and Julian dive into NHL season surprises, early standout players, and team performances. Listen to in-depth analysis on the biggest signings, injury updates, and how teams like Edmonton, Vegas, and the Blues are starting the...
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🎙️ We Were Athletes Once PodcastA few washed-up buddies talkin' sports like we still got it.Covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL & MMA every weekday—Monday through Friday.🏈🏀⚾🏒🥊We break down the big stuff, argue about the dumb stuff, & give hot takes.
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