349 Episodes
HTHB Ep. 156: "The Final Battle" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Super Bowl 59 is going DOWN this weekend as the Eagles make their final preparations. We discuss what the Birds need to do to claim their second Super Bowl title. Also, we discuss some of the Sixers moves and the UFC events of the recent weeks.
HTHB Ep. 155: "Birds To The Bowl" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles advance to their second Super Bowl in three years and are now faced with a familiar opponent. We go over how they got here and start to get into how the Birds may go about winning this game.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 193: "UFC 309" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are BACK for UFC 309 this weekend in NYC!! Jon Jones makes his return against Stipe Miocic in what should be an incredible night of fights. Also, the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight has finally arrived! We give you everything you need to know including bets, picks, and predictions for both events. Don't tune in without getting everything you need from the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!!
HTHB Ep. 154: "Are The Birds For Real?" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles move to 7-2 before their HUGE divisional matchup against the Commanders on Thursday night. We discuss what has gone right for the Birds this season as they have turned it around. The Sixers season, on the other hand, has not gotten off to a great start. How can they climb out of this hole. Plus, some Alec Bohm and Alex Bregman rumors for the Phillies and we discuss the CFP bracket that was released this week.
HTHB Ep. 153: "Dissecting The Eagles" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles fall to 2-2 as they head into the bye and the season is on the verge of being lost. Also, playoff baseball is back! That means Red October and our Phillies will take over the lives of everyone lucky enough to call them their team. We will breakdown their road to the World Series!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 192: "UFC 306" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 306 from the Sphere in Las Vegas will happen this Saturday, headlined by Sean O'Malley looking to defend his 135 title against Merab Dvalishvili. We give you all the information you need to know including picks, bets, and predictions for the whole card from top to bottom. Also, Canelo Alvarez fights this weekend and we discuss the PBC card that is happening right down the street in Las Vegas!
HTHB Ep. 152: "Fall In Philadelphia" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
A successful business trip for the Birds in Brazil as they move to 1-0. We breakdown the game and everything that went down. Who played well and who didn't. Phillies have gotten themselves on the right track and are now locking in on a first round by in the MLB playoffs. College Football is in full swing and that means heartbreak for Ty and Matt as LSU and Notre Dame have seen early season defeats.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 191: "UFC 305" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 305 from Perth, Australia is upon us!! Dricus Du Plessis attempts to defend his UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya, who is looking to become a three-time 185 pound champion. We breakdown the entire card from top to bottom, giving you our picks, bets, and predictions on what may go down this weekend. Also, we discuss last weekend's UFC Vegas 95 card and get into some of the fights that occurred in the boxing world. (Audio quality not up to par this week it will be better next episode I promise.)
HTHB Ep. 151: "Give Me My Phillies Back" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Phillies' downward spiral continues as they've struggled since the All-Star break. We discuss how they can bounce back and if the team's outlook on October has changed. The NFL season is less than a month away. How do you feel about the Eagles chances of rectifying their abysmal finish to the 2023 season? Also, we preview the upcoming college football season and tell you who we think will be left standing when the CFP rolls around. Finally, our Sixers have made some big changes this off-season, including the arrival of 9x All-Star Paul George to Philly. Is this the best team Joel Embiid has had during his tenure in Philadelphia? Recorded: 8/14
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 190: "UFC Vegas 95" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown everything that happened this past weekend and preview what is to come this weekend with UFC Vegas 95. UFC Abu Dhabi is in the books and Umar Nurmagomedov seems to have secured a title shot at 135. We get into everything that happened, plus Terence Crawford's close win over Madrimov. Finally, we give you the bets, picks, and predictions for UFC Vegas 95 which is headlined by Sergey Spivac vs Marcin Tybura 2.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 189: "UFC Abu Dhabi" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back after a successful UFC 304 betting weekend to give you their best bets for UFC Abu Dhabi this weekend! Cory Sandhagen will look to upset the favorite, Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event. We give you all the picks, predictions, and information you need to know before placing your wagers on these fights. Plus, we get into the LOADED Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov boxing event that will happen in the evening. We got it all covered on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 188: "Remember The Name" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 304 is in the books and Belal Muhammad has shocked the world by becoming the new UFC welterweight champion. We are here to give you a full breakdown of every fight on the card from finish to start. What's next for Belal Muhammad? What is next for Leon Edwards? We discuss it all on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 187: "UFC 304 Preview" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
THE BOYS ARE BACK!!! UFC 304 from Manchester, England is finally here and we give you everything you need to know including picks, bets, and predictions on the entire UFC card headlined by Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall who will both be defending their titles against worthy foes.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 186: "UFC 302" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full preview of UFC 302 from Newark, NJ. Islam Makhachev will put his UFC lightweight title on the line against Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, in what will likely be his final shot at UFC gold. We give you bets, picks, and predictions for every fight on the card. Plus, we get into some fight news including the return of Nick Diaz and the possible retirement fight for Tony Ferguson.
HTHB Ep. 150: "2024 Eagles Schedule Predictions" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Philadelphia Eagles' schedule has been released and we are here to breakdown every game and give our record predictions for the 2024 NFL season. The Phillies have the best record in baseball as they have destroyed everyone in their paths. They are hitting on all cylinders at this point in the season and we talk about why this success has been found this early in the year. Also, we talk about some of the rumors swirling around the 76ers, including the team having interest in OG Anunoby and the continued talk surrounding Paul George.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 185: "UFC Vegas 92" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
We are back to preview UFC Vegas 92 from the Apex in Las Vegas, NV. A 12 fight card that is headlined by Edson Barboza vs Lerone Murphy in a battle at 145 lbs. We give you bets, picks, and predictions for every fight so you have all the information you need before making your wagers. Also, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will square off for the boxing's undisputed heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 184: "That Happened" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC St. Louis is in the books and we are back to discuss everything that happened throughout the whole card, including Derrick Lewis' third round TKO. Also, Lomachenko finishes Kambosos in the 11th round to win the IBF title. We talk about it all on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 183: "UFC St. Louis" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are here to preview the entire UFC St. Louis that will take place this Saturday night at the Enterprise Center. Derrick Lewis headlines the event against Rodrigo Nascimento with 12 other fights on the card. We give you the bets, picks, and predictions you need before sitting down and enjoying a night of fights!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 182: "He Blew It" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown everything that happened at UFC 301 which included Alexandre Pantoja's razor thin decision over Steve Erceg to retain his title and a vintage Jose Aldo performance. We recap the whole card and also get into the Canelo-Munguia fight which saw another dominant victory for Mr. Alvarez.
HTHB Ep. 149: "We Need A Third Wheel" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Sixers fall once again in the playoffs, this time at the hands of the New York Knicks in the first round. We put this tumultuous season to rest and talk about what is next for the team. Who stays and who goes? Will the Sixers be able to add another star to run along side Embiid and Maxey? Do names like JImmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, and Paul George excite you? Tell us your thoughts on this Sixers off-season and what you think the plan should be!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 181: "UFC 301" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give you a full preview of UFC 301 from the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Alexandre Pantoja defends his UFC Flyweight title against newcomer Steve Erceg in the main event of the evening. We talk about every fight on the card, plus we get into the Canelo/Munguia fight that will also happen on Saturday night.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 180: "Apex Nights: Part 91" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown UFC Vegas 91 where Alex Perez pulls the upset on Matheus Nicolau with the 2nd round KO that has Perez flying up the rankings. We talk about everything that went down at the Apex, plus we talk about the summer schedule in the world of boxing.
HTHB Ep. 148: "Is This The End?" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Sixers fall in Game 4 and are staring down a 3-1 deficit. We talk about everything that has gone wrong and where we go from here. Do you think the season is over? Eagles and Howie Roseman do an excellent job on the draft. We discuss every pick and how we think some of these guys are going to fit on the roster.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 179: "UFC Vegas 91" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back after a week off to preview UFC Vegas 91 from the Apex in Las Vegas. It is good to have some MMA back in our lives and the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast is here to give you what you need! Picks, predictions, and bets for the whole card from top to bottom! We also discuss some of the happenings in the combat sports world including Haney/Garcia.
HTHB Ep. 147: "Not Again" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Sixers find a new way to break our hearts as they lose both games and find themselves down 2-0 in the series. Can they bounce back from this debilitating loss? NFL Draft is just days away as we lock down who we want the Eagles to pick with #22 on Thursday night.
HTHB Ep. 146: "Sixers vs Knicks Preview" with Matt McSweeney, Ty Capone, and Jay Pav
Sixers grit out a tough win against the Miami Heat in the play-in game to set up their first round matchup with the New York Knicks. How do you feel heading into this series? Phillies have turned things around, Eagles extend Devonta Smith as we get closer to the NFL Draft, and the Flyers season comes to an abrupt, bitter end.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 178: "Blessed BMF" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown everything that went down this weekend at UFC 300 which definitely lived up to the hype!! Poatan makes quick work of Sweet Dreams and Max Holloway creates an all-time moment with his buzzer-beater KO of Justin Gaethje! We talk about every fight on the card and discuss some of the fight news that broke during the UFC 300 post fight press conference, including Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler becoming official and Islam Makhachev's next opponent being Dustin Poirier.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 177: "UFC 300" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
We are back to give you a full card preview of the big card this weekend!! UFC 300 from Las Vegas, Nevada will feature some incredible fights and his headlined by a UFC LHW title fight. Alex Pereira will put his belt on the line against the former champion, Jamahal Hill. We give all the picks, bets, predictions, and information you need to know before sitting down to enjoy what could potentially be the card of 2024!
HTHB Ep. 145: "The Big Man is Back" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
We are here to give a state of the union address on everything within the Philly sports world. Eagles trade Haason Reddick to the Jets, Sixers get Joel Embiid back, Phillies start slow, and the Flyers are limping to the finish line.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 176: "UFC Vegas 90" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to bring you everything you need to know ahead of UFC Vegas 90 at the Apex in Las Vegas. Brendan Allen takes on Chris Curtis in the main event in a card that has plenty of intriguing fights. We give you bets, picks, and predictions on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Ep. 144: "Wrestlemania 40 Preview" with Matt McSweeney and Dante Maglio
Your favorite WWE podcast is back to give a full preview of this huge, historic night in professional wrestling. Wrestlemania 40 will be live from Philadelphia, PA this weekend and we are here to talk about every match on nights 1 & 2. Who wins the biggest tag match of all time on night 1? The Final Boss The Rock and The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns? Or will the 'American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes and Seth 'Freakin' Rollins overcome the odds leaving victorious. What happens night 2??? We tell you everything you need to know before the Showcase of the Immortals.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 175: "Gary Copeland" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to discuss everything that happened during a wild night of fights at UFC Atlantic City which was finished off by a dominant performance by Manon Fiorot over Erin Blanchfield. We talk about refs, judges, scorecards, and eye pokes on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!
HTHB Ep. 143: "THIS IS MARCH" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles make a few more moves in signing LB Devin White and trading for former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett. We talk about those moves and do another mock draft to see where we think the Birds will go in April's NFL Draft. Also, we go over the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. We give our thoughts, give out some sleeper picks, and tell you who we think is going to win the first round games.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 174: "Slop" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Marcin Tybura makes easy work of Tai Tuivasa as UFC Vegas 88 is in the books. We talk about everything that went down on Saturday and where everyone involved goes from here. Plus, we get into some fight news regarding UFC 301 and talk about why Conor McGregor doesn't have a fight scheduled.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 173: "UFC Vegas 88" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are here to give you bets, picks, and predictions for UFC Vegas 88 headlined by Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Let us know what you think in the comments and give your picks/predictions!
HTHB Ep. 142: "Welcome Home Saquon" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles come out swinging to begin 2024 NFL free agency by bringing in RB Saquon Barkley, DE Bryce Huff, the returning CJGJ, and more. We talk about how these moves will fit in and what is next for the Eagles with their off-season additions and draft being around the corner. Plus, we discuss some of the other moves in the NFL, Phillies spring training report, and the Flyers staying afloat during a rough stretch in the schedule.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 172: "19-0" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are here to breakdown everything that happened at UFC 299, which featured a dominating performance to retain his bantamweight title by 'Suga' Sean O'Malley and a gritty KO by Dustin Poirier. We talk about every fight from top to bottom, discuss decimation of Francis Ngannou at the hands of Anthony Joshua, and Ty's experience at CFFC 130 in Tampa.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 171: "UFC 299" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are here to give an in-depth breakdown of UFC 299 from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This card is LOADED from top to bottom and will feature a rematch for the UFC Bantamweight Championship where 'Suga' Sean O'Malley will defend his title against the only man to beat him, Marlon 'Chito' Vera We give you everything you need to know including bets, picks, and predictions. Plus, we talk about some of the news in the boxing world including Jake Paul/Mike Tyson fight being announced and Anthony Joshua/Francis Ngannou going down on Friday.
HTHB Ep. 141: "Thank You 62" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Jason Kelce announces his retirement from the Eagles and the NFL. We talk about where the team goes from here and discuss some of the possible targets the Birds may have in the draft. Flyers trade Sean Walker ahead of Friday's trade deadline, Joel Embiid is inching closer to a return to the court, and the Phillies extend Zack Wheeler. All that and much more on this episode of the Hot Take Hot Box.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 170: "WHAT DID HE SAY??" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full breakdown of UFC Vegas 87 and everything that happened from top to bottom. Also, we get into some of the action that went down in other promotions such as ONE and the cancellation of the Amanda Serrano fight.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 169: "UFC Vegas 87" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full card breakdown of UFC Vegas 87 that goes down this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV. We give you all the info you need to know including bets, picks, and predictions. Plus, we get into some boxing and talk about this weekend's big fights that are going down.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 168: "Raw Dog" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Mexico is in the books and we talk about everything that went down from Brandon Royval's split decision victory over Brandon Moreno to Brian Ortega's dramatic submission victory over Yair Rodriguez. Also, we discuss the PFL vs. Bellator card and what went down in the world of boxing.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 167: "UFC Mexico" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to preview UFC Mexico this weekend that is headlined by Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval that is 3.5 years in the making. We talk about every fight on the card and give you all the information you need to know before making you bets this weekend! We also discuss some of the other events happening this weekend including the PFL vs. Bellator supercard from Saudi Arabia.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 166: "El Campeón" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 298 is in the books and we go thru everything that happened on the card including the statement made by Ilia Topuria's KO of Alexander Volkanovski. We talk about what is next for all the parties involved and what fights could be next for some of the big players from UFC 298.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 165: "UFC 298" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give an in-depth preview of UFC 298 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA that is headlined by a UFC featherweight title fight featuring Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. We go through every fight on this stacked card and give you bets, picks, predictions, and all the information you need to know before sitting down and enjoying this star studded event.
HTHB Ep. 140: "Chiefs Dynasty" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
We are back to give a full breakdown of Super Bowl 58 that featured a walk-off victory for the Chiefs and a third Super Bowl ring for Patrick Mahomes as he ascends the all-time list. We talk about everything that happened before, during, and after the game. Also, we get into some Sixers talk and the bad state of affairs going on for the city's basketball team and the Flyers continue to hold their own amongst the elite in the Eastern Conference.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 164: "The Joker Vet Checks" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to discuss everything that happened at UFC Vegas 86 in the Apex this weekend where The Joker took care of business against Joe Pyfer. Also, 50k Ige gets another highlight reel KO for over Andre Fili. All that, plus some boxing discussion on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 163: "UFC Vegas 86" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to preview every fight on the UFC Vegas 86 card that is headlined by Joe Pyfer taking on Jack Hermansson in a 185 battle. We give you all the info, picks, bets, and predictions you need before you sit back and enjoy the fights on Saturday.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 162: "UFC Vegas 85 Recap" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full breakdown of everything that happened this weekend at UFC Vegas 85, including two decision victories at the top of the card by Imavov and Moicano. We talk about the fights and what is next for all the parties involved on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 161: "UFC Vegas 85" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Welcome to the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast brought to you by the Hot Take Hot Box with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone. This is a weekly show that gives MMA and Boxing picks, predictions, and thoughts from the fights each weekend. Be sure to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments! The boys are back to preview this weekend’s UFC card from the Apex in Las Vegas, NV! 13 fights headlined by Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov in a big matchup at middleweight. We give you all the information you need to know including bets, picks, and predictions so you know what to do when making your wagers! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ElbouvYtQNAY5hD7cATbQ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/hottakehotbox TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mattmcsweeney https://twitter.com/alcapones_son
HTHB Ep. 139: "Eagles Have New Coordinators" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles have hired their new coordinators. Do you approve of Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio? We talk about potential off-season moves that Howie Roseman could be looking at, NFL Draft early preview, and the championship games from this past weekend. Sixers are back in trouble with the injury to Joel Embiid as the team as fallen all the way to 5th in the Eastern Conference. Are they doomed or can they bounce back from this?
HTHB Ep. 138: "2024 WWE Royal Rumble Preview" with Matt McSweeney and Dante Maglio
We are back to give you a full and in-depth preview of WWE's Royal Rumble event set to take place on Saturday 1/27/24 in Tampa, Florida. We discuss every possible angle including who is going to win, who is going to show up, who is going to feud with who, and much more!! Come get ready for the most exciting event of the WWE year by tuning into the pod so you know what you need to know before this historic event.
HTHB Ep. 137: "Sirianni Stays" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles decided to keep Nick Sirianni as head coach and will now decide who to bring in as offensive coordinator with the rumors that Vic Fangio will be the team's new DC. Joel Embiid drops 70 as the Sixers move closer to the trade deadline. Who will they add? Also, Carter Hart takes a leave of absence from the team as rumors swirl about his involvement in a criminal case.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 160: "Decision Night" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full breakdown of UFC 297 that included two new champions and whole bunch of snoozefests! But this podcast will not be a snoozer as we talk about everyone involved and talk about what is next for the fighters.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 159: "UFC 297" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to preview UFC 297 from ScotiaBank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that is headlined by two title fights. We will talk about every fight on the card and give you all the information you need to know before making your picks. We give you bets, picks, and predictions on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 158: "WE ARE BACK" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The first UFC event of 2024 was a banger and we are here to talk about everything that went down from Ankalaev's KO of Johnny Walker to Mario Bautista's dominant win over Ricky Simon. Also, we talk about the fights that have been made for UFC 300 including the BMF title fight with Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway.
HTHB Ep. 136: "The End of Our Misery" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The 2023 Philadelphia Eagles season comes to a screeching halt in Tampa on Wild Card Weekend. Jason Kelce could be calling it quits and Nick Sirianni might be shown the door. We talk about everything from the game and discuss what could happen in the fallout of this monumental collapse. Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman have some easy decisions to make. Plus, the Flyers continue to stay hot and are only one point out of 1st place in the Metropolitan division.
HTHB Ep. 135: "2024 NFL Wild Card Preview" with Matt McSweeney and Jay Pav
We are back with a quick little pod discussing the NFL Super Wild Card Round slate. We give some thoughts, picks, and bets for every game this weekend!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 157: "UFC Vegas 84" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back for the first UFC card of 2024!! Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker run back their fight that ended in controversy from a few months ago. We talk about everything you need to know about this card while giving you bets, picks, and predictions on every scheduled fight. Also, we talk about some fight news that was made in the past week, including Dustin Poirier vs Benoit St. Denis and Charles Oliveira vs Arman Tsarukyan.
HTHB Ep. 134: "Things Just Keep Getting Worse" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles lose again this week as their tailspin continues. Is there any hope that this ship can be steered in the right direction ahead of the Wild Card playoff matchup against the Buccaneers? Will this be the last game Nick Sirianni coaches for the Eagles? Sixers have another string of bad luck as Joel Embiid is now dealing with knee swelling. Will this team ever have things go their way? Flyers trade Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks for Jamie Drysdale and a 2nd round pick. We talk about what led to this and who is to blame on this episode of the Hot Take Hot Box.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 156: "2023 MMA Awards" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give their 2023 MMA/UFC Awards!! They talk about everything that happened this past year and give out their picks for fight of the year, fighter of the year, card of the year, and much more! We also give out some boxing awards and give our potential/realistic UFC 300 cards that include some surprises.
HTHB Ep. 133: "Is This Rock Bottom?" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Eagles sink to their newest low and lose to the Arizona Cardinals. We talk about how that happened and what they need to do to make this right before the game against the New York Giants. Nick Sirianni and his coaching staff are under intense scrutiny and rightfully so. Both his coordinators have let him down and we talk about whether he should be on the hot seat or not. AJ Brown finally speaks to the media and we talk about his comments. Plus, some Sixers, Flyers, and College Football Playoff in this edition of the HotTakeHotBox.
HTHB Ep. 132: "Christmas Miracle" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Eagles take care of business on Christmas against the Giants and get the W, but not everybody is happy with how it went down. We talk about the drama within the team and the game this weekend against Jonathan Gannon's Cardinals. Phillies lose out on Yamamoto and must turn their attention elsewhere. Who should they sign? Who should they trade for? Sixers have risen to 3rd in the East, but Joel Embiid is hampered with a sprained ankle.
HTHB Ep. 131: "Collapse of the Birds" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles drop their third straight game as panic has set in amongst the fanbase and within the organization. Tweets are flying, coaches are being demoted, and players are not performing. We go through everything that went wrong on Monday night and assess some blame to the parties responsible. The Phillies are rumored to be interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto and are "aggressively" pursuing him. What would your excitement level be if they were able to bring him in and do you think they will be able to land him? Boxing has a supercard this weekend in Saudi Arabia that will be headlined by two heavyweight battles and an assortment of known names in the boxing world. We give you everything you need to know about this historic event.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 155: "Colby The Clown" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full breakdown of everything that happened at UFC 296 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Leon Edwards and Alexandre Pantoja retained their titles in dominant fashion. Shavkat and Paddy took care of business while Josh Emmett had one of the most violent KOs in UFC history. We talk about every fight on the card and where the participants will go next. Finally, we recap some other action in the combat sports world as 2023 comes to a close.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 154: "UFC 296" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back for the last card of the year! UFC 296 from Las Vegas, Nevada will send 2023 out with a BANG! Colby Covington attempts to dethrone 170 pound champion Leon Edwards in a welterweight battle. We also have Alexandre Pantoja defending his 125 belt against Brandon Royval. We give you everything you need to know about all the fights on this card. We give bets, plays, picks, and predictions so you get what you need to know before making your own plays. Make sure to subscribe and let us know what you think is going to happen at UFC 296!
HTHB Ep. 130: "Are the Eagles Frauds?" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles have now dropped two games in a row in embarrassing fashion. Have the Birds just hit a rough patch or is this who they are? Are the Eagles a fraudulent 10-3 team? Can they get on the right track against the Seahawks? Sixers and Joel Embiid continue to tear thru the bottom-feeder teams in the league. Are you still happy with what you've seen from the Sixers thus far this season? Finally, some Flyers and MLB offseason news that included Shohei Ohtani's record breaking 10 year, $700 million dollar deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 153: "Tsarukyan Up Next" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Arman Tsarukyan takes care of Beneil Dariush in a little over a minute, leaving no doubt he is worthy of a title shot. Do you think he can beat Islam Makhachev?? We break down the entire UFC Austin card from end to start, including some slam KOs and some dominant statements made by some fighters needed it. Also, we talk about Ryan Garcia and the BKFC card that saw Mike Perry stop Eddie Alvarez and break his orbital bone.
HTHB Ep. 129: "Eagles Get Smoked" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles get dominated by the 49ers at home by a score of 42-19. We talk about what happened and what the Eagles need to do moving forward to avoid something like this happening again. Will the Birds bounce back next week against the Cowboys? Or will the loss turn into a streak?? Shaq Leonard has signed with the Eagles. Are we excited about this? Do you want the team to bring back Zach Ertz? Finally, we talk about the College Football Playoff and how the committee ultimately got it right.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 152: "UFC Austin" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back for UFC Austin this Saturday night that is headlined by Beneil Dariush taking on Arman Tsarukyan in a battle of top 10 lightweights. We give you everything you need to know and breakdown the card from finish to start. We have picks, bets, and predictions for you so you know what to do when placing your bets on the fights! All that on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!!
HTHB Ep. 128: "WWE Survivor Series Recap" with Matt McSweeney and Dante Maglio
CM PUNK IS BACK IN WWE!! Survivor Series was filled with big moments and big returns. Randy Orton, R-Truth, and of course CM Punk make their return and we discuss what impact this is going to have on the landscape. We talk about the matches from Saturday, the shakeout on Monday Night Raw, and what we think is going to happen leading into the Royal Rumble, ultimately culminating at Wrestlemania 40 in Philadelphia. Comment, subscribe, and let us know what you think is going to happen in this brand new world of WWE.
HTHB Ep. 127: "Eagles Always Find A Way" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles get it done in the rain on Sunday and move to 10-1. It may not be pretty, but they always find a way to win. How are we feeling heading into this huge matchup with the 49ers? Can the Eagles run the gauntlet? How do they shutdown the San Francisco offense? Shaq Leonard is visiting the Eagles this week. Do you want him to sign with the Birds?? Sixers throttle the Lakers last night and Embiid has become an assist machine. We talk about how the team has come along in recent games.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 151: "Another Apex Night" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 151: "Another Apex Night" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 126: "9-1" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles go into Kansas City and win the biggest game of their season thus far. We talk about what happened and what is next for our Birds who welcome the Buffalo Bills to town. Sixers have hit a little bit of a rough patch and have been eliminated from the in-season tournament. Do you care and what have you seen from these Sixers that worries you? Phillies sign Aaron Nola in a surprise move where everyone had began to believe he was on his way out. What is the next move for the Phillies this off-season?
HTHB Ep. 125: "WWE Survivor Series Preview" with Matt McSweeney and Dante Maglio
Your favorite WWE fans are back to give you a full breakdown of the PLE this weekend. Survivor Series: War Games from Chicago, IL will feature all the superstars, including a returning Randy Orton. Will CM Punk make his triumphant return??? We talk about it all on this episode of the Hot Take Hot Box.
HTHB Ep. 124: "Revenge" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles face the Chiefs this Monday night for the first time since losing in controversial fashion in Super Bowl LVII. How do we feel going into this game? How important is this rematch mean to you as a fan? Sixers hit a little bump in the road this past week. We talk about what can be done to get them out of this, what moves could be on the horizon, and how we like the team so far. Phillies offseason is just getting underway and we talk about some of the news/rumors that have leaked out to begin this crucial period for the Fightins.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 150: "UFC Vegas 82" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are here to give a full card preview of UFC Vegas 82 from the Apex, which is headlined by Brendan Allen and Paul Craig at 185 pounds. We talk that, news and notes, and picks/predictions so you can make some money on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 149: "Poatan Is HIM" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 295 is in the books and it was a BANGER of an event, especially that main card where every fight ended in a knockout. Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall are the owners of two new shiny belts. Who is next for these two champions? Will Tom Aspinall ever get the chance to unify his belt with Jon Jones? The boys from the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast are to give you a full breakdown of everything that went down in MSG this weekend. We recap the card from end to beginning on this episode brought to you by the Hot Take Hot Box!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 148: "UFC 295" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 295 is live from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night. It will feature TWO title fights for vacant and interim belts. We are here to give you all the information you need before placing your wagers on the event. We give our thoughts, picks, bets, and predictions from end to beginning on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!
HTHB Ep. 123: "8-1" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles are 8-1 at the bye after a dramatic win in South Philly against their arch rival, the Dallas Cowboys. We talk about the game and give our thoughts on the outlook of the rest of the season. Sixers are 5-1 and off to an incredible start. Have they reeled you back in? Do you still hate them for what they've done to you? Phillies free agency is beginning to heat up. We talk about the rumors of Aaron Nola not resigning with the team and what their other options are.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 147: "Stock Is Down" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Dana White has announced 3 HUGE main event title fights for the beginning of 2024. The Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast is here to discuss what kind of fights and results we expect for the beginning of the new year. UFC Sao Paulo is in the books and it was a lackluster event. We are here to give a full breakdown of the card, including Jailton Almeida's unanimous decision victory over Derrick Lewis.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 146: "UFC Sao Paulo" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
We are back to give you a full breakdown of the UFC Sao Paulo card this Saturday that is headlined by Jailton Almeida taking on Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight battle. This card is filled with exciting young prospects and PLENTY of opportunities to make some money. We give our picks, bets, and predictions for the fights on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!!
HTHB Ep. 122: "Goodbye Uno" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
James Harden has been traded to the Clippers for an assortment of players and assets. How do we feel about this deal? Is Maxey the perfect superstar compliment to Joel Embiid? Eagles take care of business against the Commanders in a game they were down double digits. With Dallas coming to town this weekend, do you have confidence that this team will get the job done again? Finally, we talk about the super fight from this weekend where Tyson Fury defeated Francis Ngannou in a razor thin split decision in Saudi Arabia.
HTHB Ep. 121: "Class Of The NFC" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles make a statement with a dominant win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night. We look forward to the Birds' matchup with the Washington Commanders, where our Eagles look to avoid the let down. NBA season is under way, which means our Sixers are back. We give our thoughts on their season outlook and how they have robbed us of the joy we used to feel. Finally, some Flyers talk as they continue to impress and we still process the horror that is the end of the Phillies' playoff run.
HTHB Ep. 120: "2023 Phillies Eulogy" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies come up small in the biggest moments of the season and their 2023 campaign comes to a close. I talk about what went wrong, the comments made after the game, and where we go from here.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 145: "Islam's Time" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 294 was an event filled with twists and turns. From bad judging, to bad doctoring, and enormous moments. This event had it all. Islam Makhachev closed the Volkanovski chapter of his legacy with an emphatic head kick KO of Volk to defend his lightweight title. We talk about that and much more on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 144: "UFC 294" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are here to give you a full card breakdown of the UFC 294 event going down in Abu Dhabi this Saturday. Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski run back their close matchup from February. Also, Khamzat Chimaev gets his stiffest test yet when he faces former welterweight king, Kamaru Usman in a battle of guys staking their claim in middleweight. We give you all the information you need with picks, bets, and predictions for UFC 294 on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 143: "Slop" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys discuss the Misfits Boxing event from England this past Saturday and the lackluster UFC Card from the Apex where Barboza won a unanimous decision over Yusuff.
HTHB Ep. 119: "6 More" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Phillies are steam rolling the D-Backs with relative ease to begin the NLCS. Will Arizona put up any sort of fight? Will Texas come out of the American League? Eagles take their first loss of the season at the hands of the Jets. At 5-1, with the Miami Dolphins on the horizon, what do we expect to see from the Eagles in this bounce back spot?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 142: "UFC Vegas 80" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to discuss the news and notes from the week of combat sports, including UFC 294 shakeup and USADA/UFC partnership coming to an end. Finally, we give our picks and predictions for UFC Vegas 80, headlined by Yusuff and Barboza. Also, KSI vs. Tommy Fury/ Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis.
HTHB Ep. 118: "8 More" with Matt McSweeney, Ty Capone, and Jay Pav
Phillies take out the Braves in 4 games to move on to the NLCS. The boys talk about the series and what to expect next from the Fightin' Phils.
HTHB Ep. 117: "Times Of War" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The MLB Playoffs are in full swing and our Phillies are locked in a battle against the Atlanta Braves. After giving away Game 2, will the Phillies bounce back and reclaim the series lead at Citizens Bank Park? Eagles take care of business against the Rams on Sunday and move to 5-0. How are you feeling about the Birds and their season so far? James Harden makes his way to Sixers' training camp. How will the Sixers make us care about them?
HTHB Ep. 116: "The Best Time Of The Year" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Hot Take Hot Box is back to discuss everything under the sun in the Philly Sports world!! The Eagles take care of business against the Commanders but things got a little too close for comfort. How do you feel about the Birds and how they've played thus far? Phillies and RED OCTOBER is finally here! We discuss their Wild Card Round matchup with the Marlins and what their chances are to move forward. Also, we get into the rest of the MLB Playoffs. Finally, we talk a little bit of Sixers and get into some boxing with the Canelo/Charlo event headlining the weekend. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think in the comments!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 141: "UFC Vegas 79 Recap" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to talk about UFC Vegas 79 and the main event that ended in a nasty injury for Rafael Fiziev. We talk about that and some new fight news that was just announced about the big events closing out 2023. Don't miss this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 140: "UFC Vegas 79" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Welcome to the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast brought to you by the Hot Take Hot Box. The boys are back to discuss everything in the MMA world. First, some news and notes surrounding the fights made for UFC 295 and 296 which include some absolute BANGERS. Then, we give our picks, plays, and predictions for UFC Vegas 79 that will feature a lightweight main event between Mateusz Gamrot and Rafael Fiziev.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 139: "Mike Bell" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast is back to discuss the controversial decision that came at the conclusion of UFC Noche's main event, which ended in a draw. We talk about that and how the rest of the card went, including our picks and predictions.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 138: "UFC Noche" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are here to give a full breakdown of the UFC Noche card that will feature a UFC title fight rematch between the new champion Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. We give our picks, predictions, and best bets for the card on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 137: "Sean Strickland=Champ" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The MMA world has been flipped upside down with the shocking events of UFC 293. Sean Strickland dominates a striking affair with Izzy Adesanya to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion. We talk about that and much more, including a breakdown of the entire card, on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 136: "UFC 293" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 136: "UFC 293" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 135: "French Masterclass" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a full breakdown of everything that went down at UFC Paris this weekend, including a dominant win by Ciryl Gane and a close contest between Manon Fiorot and Rose Namajunas.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 134: "UFC Paris" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Paris will feature a huge heavyweight battle between Ciryl Gane and Sergehi Spivac. A fight that could propel Spivac into the title picture. We talk about that and much more, including our picks, bets, and predictions for this card that is set to take place on Saturday afternoon here in the States.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 133: "Zombie" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown UFC Singapore, an event that marked the end of The Korean Zombie's illustrious career. He was TKO'd by Max Holloway in the third round of Saturday's main event. We discuss that and much more on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 132: "UFC Singapore" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give an in-depth breakdown of the UFC Singapore card that is headlined by Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie. We give our thoughts, picks, bets, and predictions for the entire card on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 131: "The Suga Era" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to discuss the wild night that was UFC 292. 'Suga' Sean O'Malley shocks the world with a second round TKO of the reigning champion Aljamain Sterling. We talk in-depth about the main event and everything that happened throughout the card on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 130: "UFC 292" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Welcome to the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast brought to you by the Hot Take Hot Box with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone. This is a weekly show that gives MMA and Boxing picks, predictions, and thoughts from the fights each weekend. If you like the show, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube page and follow us on Twitter! The Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast is back to give a full breakdown of this weekend’s UFC 292 card from Boston, MA that will feature two huge title fights. First, we will see Zhang Weili defend her strawweight belt against the powerful Amanda Lemos. Finally, we get the fight we have been waiting for! Five rounds for the UFC Bantamweight title where Aljamain Sterling will defend against ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley in a fight we have been waiting MONTHS for. We give our picks and predictions for the entire card from top to bottom. We tell you everything you need to know before making your wagers and enjoying this PPV event this weekend. (02:52): O’Malley and Sterling Preview (19:26): Rest of the Main Card (42:54): Prelims YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ElbouvYtQNAY5hD7cATbQ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/hottakehotbox TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mattmcsweeney https://twitter.com/alcapones_son
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 129: "SnoozeFest" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full breakdown of the UFC Vegas 78 card from this past weekend that featured a huge win in the career of Vicente Luque.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 128: "UFC Vegas 78" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give their thoughts, picks, and predictions for UFC Vegas 78 from the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card will be headlined by Rafael Dos Anjos and Vicente Luque.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 127: "UFC Nashville Recap" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full breakdown of UFC Nashville from this past weekend and give their thoughts on how the fights went. Whose stock went up? Whose went down? Plus, we talk about Jake Paul’s dominant win over Nate Diaz in the boxing ring from this past weekend. What is next for these two fighters?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 126: "The Highlight" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
If you like the show, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube page and follow us on Twitter! The boys are back to discuss everything that happened in Salt Lake City at UFC 291, an event that had many highlight moments. Gaethje KOs Poirier, Poatan outlasts Jan, Derrick Lewis takes his pants off, and much more! We go over the whole card and discuss the other events that went down over this weekend which included a masterclass by Terence “Bud” Crawford over Errol Spence in the big boxing event of the year.
HTHB Ep. 115: "WWE Summerslam Preview" with Matt McSweeney and Dante Maglio
We are back to give a full preview of all the matches expected to go down at WWE SummerSlam from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Tribal Combat for the Undisputed Universal WWE Championship and to be named the Tribal Chief, Brock vs. Cody, and much much more. Like, subscribe, and comment your thoughts on what you think is going to happen at SummerSlam this weekend.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 125: "UFC 291" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown the best weekend of combat sports we have had in 2023! We have picks, bets, and predictions for all the action this Saturday. It is a UFC 291 fight weekend, with the BMF belt on the line in the main event that features Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier. Plus, we have the biggest boxing match of recent memory which will have Errol Spence Jr. taking on Terence Crawford for ultimate supremacy.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 124: "Aspinall Dominates" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a full breakdown of the loaded UFC London card that included wins from names like Aspinall, Stoliarenko, and Craig. We talk about what went right and what went wrong with our picks, and we discuss some boxing from this past weekend.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 123: "UFC London" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give their picks and predictions for UFC London that is headlined by Tom Aspinall making his return against Marcin Tybura.
HTHB Ep. 113: "Cry Baby" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Hot Take Hot Box is back and better than ever! The boys discuss the state of the Sixers franchise and what needs to happen next. Harden trade request, Embiid "trolling", and much more. Phillies continue to navigate the long baseball season and find themselves in the hunt again. What will they do at the deadline?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 122: "Apex Nights" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a full breakdown of the UFC Vegas 77 card from Saturday night that featured a second round submission victory for Mayra Bueno Silva over Holly Holm That, and every other fight on the card discussed on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 121: "UFC Vegas 77" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full breakdown of UFC Vegas 77 from the Apex in Las Vegas where Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva fight to claim their spot as the next contender at 135.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 120: "UFC 290 Recap" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to talk about UFC 290 and the wild events that occurred on Saturday night. Volkanovski dominates, Pantoja wins a razor thin decision, and Du Plessis shocks the world. Subscribe and enjoy!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 119: "Strickland Dominates" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Vegas 76 was capped off by a dominant 2nd round TKO victory by Sean Strickland over Abus Magomedov. The Shoulder Strikes Podcast boys are here to give you a full breakdown of everything that happened at Saturday’s UFC event.
HTHB Ep. 113: "WWE Money In The Bank" with Matt McSweeney and Dante Maglio
The Hot Take Hot Box is here to give a full breakdown of WWE's Money in the Bank event from London, England this past Saturday night. We give our thoughts on everything that transpired and what we expect to happen next ahead of Summerslam that looms large in the near future.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 118: "UFC Vegas 76" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a full preview of the UFC Vegas 76 card that is headlined by Abus Magomedov and Sean Strickland in a middleweight battle. Who should you bet? What to expect in these fights? Tune in and make sure to subscribe!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 117: "El Matador" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a full breakdown of everything that happened at UFC Jacksonville, including a dominant five round win by Ilia Topuria over Josh Emmett. What's next?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 116: "UFC Jacksonville" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a full, in-depth breakdown on UFC Jacksonville headlined up Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria. We go through the card from top to bottom and give our picks, predictions, and gambling thoughts on what you should bet on this Saturday afternoon.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 115: "UFC Vegas 75 Recap" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to discuss the entire UFC Vegas 75 card that was headlined up Jared Cannonier's FOTN victory of Marvin Vettori. How did our picks do? What is next for all parties involved? Find out on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 114: "Nunes Retires" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown the dominant performance from Amanda Nunes at UFC 289 with her domination of Irene Aldana. What is next for the women at bantamweight? Who will take the vacant throne? Also, Do Bronx stops Beneil Dariush in the first round to cement his spot amongst the elite at 155. All that and the rest of the card on this episode of the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 113: "UFC 289" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Shoulder Strikes boys give their picks and predictions for UFC 289 that is headlined up Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 112: "Judges Strike Again" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to talk about the controversial decision in the main event that awarded Amir Albazi the win over Kai Kara-France. Do you agree with how the judges scored it? Also, we go thru every fight and talk about what happened and how our picks went.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 111: "Let's Make Some Money" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give their picks and predictions on the UFC Vegas 74 (I think). Catch us on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/hottakehotbox
HTHB Ep. 112: "Call The Nurse" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Nick Nurse is the new head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Does this move the needle for you as a fan? James Harden contract talk. Do you think he would actually go to Houston? Do they even want him? Celtics fall short of history. Phillies continue to disappoint. Flyers have new management. Plenty to discuss on the Hot Take Hot Box, your favorite Philly sports podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 110: "Dern Dominates" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Vegas 73 was capped off with a dominant performance by Mackenzie Dern. We talk about that and much more, including Devin Haney's questionable unanimous decision.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 109: "UFC Vegas 73" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Vegas 73 is this weekend from the Apex in Las Vegas. The Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast gives all their picks and predictions.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 108: "Let's Catch Up" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a full breakdown of everything that has happened over the past two weeks at UFC 288 and UFC Charlotte. Thoughts and the fallout from these events.
HTHB Ep. 111: "Heartless" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys talk about the disgusting way the Sixers season ended in Boston on Sunday. What is next? Will Doc be back? Who from this team do you want to see traded?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 107: "UFC 288" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a full preview of UFC 288 from Newark, NJ that is headlined by Cejudo and Sterling. Picks, predictions, and much more!!!
HTHB Ep. 110: "HE IS HIM" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Sixers shock the sports world with a Game 1 victory in Boston. Can they do it again? Can they finally take down the Celtics? Eagles have their best draft in recent memory. Are they still the best the NFC has to offer? BRYCE HARPER IS BACK!!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 106: "Pavlovich" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Pavlovich takes care of Curtis Blaydes with a round 1 TKO finish at UFC Vegas 71. We talk about that, the whole card, and the rest of the fight weekend, which included Tank Davis' TKO win over Ryan Garcia.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 105: "UFC Vegas 71" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Kansas City Breakdown: (0:00) UFC Vegas 71 Preview: (20:25) Tank-Garcia Talk (1:19:46)
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 104: "Frozen" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 104: "Frozen" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 103: "UFC 287" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a FULL UFC 287 breakdown that features Alex Pereira defending his title against Israel Adesanya and a big time matchup with Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns 1 Picks, plays, and much more in this loaded episode!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 102: "P4P Update" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 102: "P4P Update" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 101: "The Sandman" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 101: "The Sandman" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 100: "UFC San Antonio" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 100: "UFC San Antonio" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 99: "Headshot. Dead." with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Leon "Rocky" Edwards wins a majority decision in front of his hometown fans against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. We talk about what's next for all involved and everything you need to know.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 98: "The Machine" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys discuss Merab's dominant victory over Petr Yan and UFC Las Vegas on Saturday. They also give their breakdown of the card from top to bottom.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 97: "Yan Vs. Merab" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The UFC is back again this weekend from Las Vegas headlined by former bantamweight champion Petr Yan and #3 ranked Merab Dvalishvili. The boys give their picks and predictions to get you ready for the card this Saturday night!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 96: "Bones Jones" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 285 was an incredible night of fights that was capped by Jon Jones' historic victory over Ciryl Gane. We discuss the card from finish to start and talk about what is next for all the people involved.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 95: "UFC 285" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 285 is here and the return of Jon Jones is days away. We give a full, in-depth breakdown of the entire event and give our picks for the card happening this Saturday night.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 94: "All In" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone"
UFC Vegas 70 breakdown which included Brendan Allen's submission victory over Andre Muniz. Jake Paul is defeated at the hands of Tommy Fury. Do you agree with the decision? Do you want to see them fight again? Finally, some news and notes!!!!
HTHB Ep. 109: "Same Ole Sixers" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Sixers lose two in a row to the Celtics and Heat. Is this who they are? Or was it just a bad few nights for the boys? Eagles hire two new coordinators, World Baseball Classic, and NCAA March Madness talk.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 93: "UFC Vegas 70" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give their picks on the UFC Vegas 70 card that is headlined by Ryan Spann and Nikita Krylov. Also, we get into the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight from Saudi Arabia. Who do you think gets it done?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 92: "UFC Vegas 69" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Full breakdown of UFC Vegas 69 that featured Erin Blanchfield's 2nd round submission over Jessica Andrade. How did our picks do? Plus, we do some news and notes from around the MMA world.
HTHB Ep. 108: "Super Bowl Sadness" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles come short of finishing their magical season. The loss to the Chiefs will sting for awhile but we are here to ease your pain. Do you believe in the Sixers? Why will this year be different as opposed to the past postseason performances? Follow us on Twitter: @mattmcsweeney and @AlCapones_Son
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 91: "Pound for Pound" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give their breakdown of UFC 284, including Islam Makhachev's close defense of his UFC Lightweight Championship. Next (40:00), they give their picks and predictions for UFC Vegas 69 which is headline by Blanchfield and Andrade.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep.90: "UFC 284" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give their thoughts and picks on UFC 284 this weekend from Perth, Australia which is headlined by Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 89: "UFC Vegas 68 Breakdown" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Vegas 68 breakdown which included a dominant performance by Sergey Spivak over Derrick Lewis. Conor McGregor is back and coaching the Ultimate Fighter against Michael Chandler. What do we expect and who is going to win? Bellator 290 breakdown which included the end of Fedor Emelianenko's historic career.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 88: "UFC Vegas 68" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown and give their picks for the UFC Vegas 68 card that is headlined by Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivac.
HTHB Ep. 107: "Birds In The Bowl" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Eagles are going to the Super Bowl after destroying the 49ers 31-7. How do they matchup with Pat Mahomes and the Chiefs?? Sixers are on a roll and have won 7 in a row. Do you believe in them or are you still skeptical?
HTHB Ep. 106: "NFC Championship Fever" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Eagles are one win away from the Super Bowl. I breakdown everything you need to know about the game on Sunday and give my prediction on what will happen against the 49ers.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 87: "Sweet Dreams Champ" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to give a full UFC 283 breakdown which included Jamahal Hill claiming the light heavyweight title and Brandon Moreno closing the book on his rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo. Plus, we go over some news and notes with a preview of the month of February.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 86: "UFC 283" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The full UFC 283 preview from the Shoulder Strikes MMA boys!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 85: "UFC Vegas 67 Breakdown" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Vegas 67 full breakdown from finish to start. Francis Ngannou has left the UFC and is no longer the UFC Heavyweight Champion. What is next for The Predator? The James Krause Saga continues and Jeff Molina is now implicated in the investigation.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 84: "Strickland vs. Imavov" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The UFC is BACK and so is the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast! Full breakdown of tomorrow's card including our bets/picks. Also, the boys discuss what they expect to see in 2023!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 83: "UFC 282" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to discuss the UFC 282 and Bellator 289 cards that included an awful lot of controversy.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 82: "What Is This Card?" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Shoulder Strike boys are back to breakdown this card, or lack there of, and talk about their picks for this weekend.
HTHB Ep. 105: "Birds Slip Up" featuring Matt McSweeney
Eagles fall to the Commanders at home on Monday night, losing for the first time this season. What went wrong for the Birds?? Sixers and Joel Embiid seem to have the ship sailing in the right direction now. Do you feel good about the status of the Sixers?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 81: "The Boogeyman" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 281 lived up the hype in every way. The boys breakdown the card from finish to start and talk about everything you need to know from this historic event.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 80: "UFC 281" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 281 breakdown and preview with the Shoulder Strikes boys. Listen and take/fade our picks at your own discretion.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 79: "UFC Vegas 64" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys talk about the action from this past weekend, including the UFC Vegas 64 card that featured Amanda Lemos' upset win over Marina Rodriguez. Also, some boxing talk!!
HTHB Ep. 104: "Phillies Come Up Short" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Phillies magical run ends in the World Series at the hands of the Houston Astros. I talk about what went wrong and where the Phillies lost this championship opportunity. Now, we move into the baseball offseason where the Phillies should be very active in both the trade and free agent markets. Who should they add?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 78: "Jake Paul vs. Senior Citizens" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 78: "Jake Paul vs. Senior Citizens" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 103: "Hoskins and Realmuto Please Wake Up" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies have fallen behind 3-2 in the World Series. What needs to happen to have this team turn it around and win 2 in Houston? Eagles take care of business against the Texans and are now 8-0. Are they ever going to lose?
HTHB Ep. 102: "We Aren't Going Back To Houston" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies take Game 1 of the World Series in dramatic fashion. Now they're back in Philly with the series all knotted up. Eagles are 7-0. Life is good!
HTHB Ep. 101: "Bring Down The Death Star" with Matt McSweeney and Derek DeMaria
HTHB Ep. 101: "Bring Down The Death Star" with Matt McSweeney and Derek DeMaria by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 77: "Suga Show Is HERE" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 280 breakdown of all the fights from Abu Dhabi!
HTHB Ep. 100: "Phillies: 2022 NL Champions" with Matt McSweeney and Jay Pav
Phillies are in the World Series for the first time since 2009. We discuss what this magical run has been like so far. Bryce Harper is not human and the Phillies are unstoppable.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 76: "UFC 280" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 76: "UFC 280" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 99.5: "Back To The Bank" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies come back to Philadelphia knotted up at one a piece in the NLCS. Do you still have faith after yesterday's debacle? Sixers lose their season opener and look exactly the same as last year.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 75: "Can't Wait For 280" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 75: "Can't Wait For 280" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 99: "Bring on the Padres" with Matt McSweeney and Jay Pav
The Phillies have advanced to the NLCS to play the San Diego Padres. Can this miracle run continue? Our Eagles are 6-0! Can they keep this up? What holes do you see in the unbeaten Birds?? Sixers open their season tonight against the Celtics. Although it is being overshadowed, how fired up are you for regular season basketball to be back? (Flyers are 2-0) What A Time To Be Alive
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 74: "UFC Vegas 62" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 74: "UFC Vegas 62" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 98: "College Picks: Week 7" with Matt McSweeney and Jay Pav
Week 7 of the college football season is here and the boys are back to give their picks!! Matt: 29-33-3 Jay Pav: 21-34
HTHB Ep. 97: "Phillies: Team of Destiny?" featuring Matt McSweeney
Can the Phils beat the Braves?
HTHB Ep. 96: "Welcome to Red October" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Phillies are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2011. I discuss the long winding road that this franchise has traveled to get themselves back to relevance. Also, we talk about the matchup against the Cardinals in the Wild Card round. Next, the Eagles put up another dominant performance against the Jaguars. Do you believe yet?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 73: "Dern's Downfall" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys talk about their horrific picks from UFC Vegas 61. They also get into some of the stuff that went down at Bellator 286. Finally, some news and notes from the combat sports world including Bo Nickal and his emergence onto the scene.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 72: "UFC Vegas 61" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown this weekend's UFC Vegas 61 card that is headlined by Dern vs Yan and give their picks for the 12 fights on the card.
HTHB Ep. 95: "College Picks Week 5" with Matt McSweeney and Jay Pav
The boys are back to give their Week 5 picks in college football. Jay Pav shows his face after a rough two week stretch. Can he bounce back?
HTHB Ep. 94: "The Rise of Hurts and Smitty" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Eagles are 3-0 after a dominant performance against Carson Wentz's Washington Commanders. Are you all in? Are the Eagles a Super Bowl contender? Phillies get Nick Castellanos back as they enter the most important week of their season. Can they do what it takes to get them back to the playoffs for the first time in over a decade? Plus, some Sixers talk as they enter training camp.
HTHB Ep. 93: "Birds Might Be Legit" featuring Matt McSweeney
Eagles dominate the Vikings. Jalen Hurts looks elite. Is it time to get excited? Phillies are fighting for their playoff lives this weekend against the Braves. Can they keep the ship afloat?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 71: "Blood and Guts" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song and talk about the big week they had betting the fights! $$$ Also, some GGG vs. Canelo discussion and some Bellator 285 talk.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 70: "Canelo vs. GGG 3" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys preview and predict the UFC Fight Night card from the Apex in Las Vegas that will be headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong. Finally, (56:50)we get into some GGG vs. Canelo 3 discussion and get talk about what we think will happen in the conclusion to this trilogy.
HTHB Ep. 92: "College Football Week 3" with Matt McSweeney, Jay Pav, and Pauly Pockets
Week 3 of college football has arrived! Pauly Pockets joins the show to give his picks and thoughts on this week's slate of games.
HTHB Ep. 91: "Birds Didn't Cover" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Ty joins the Hot Take Hot Box to discuss the Eagles and their narrow victory over the Lions. What is your level of concern? Plus, we discuss the Eagles next matchup on Monday Night against the Vikings. Next, the boys do a NFL Week 1 recap and preview some exciting Week 2 matchups. Finally, the Phillies are hot again against the bad teams of the NL East. We are inching closer to October baseball here in Philadelphia. Of course we round it out with some Sixers talk. Enjoy!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 69: "UFC 279 Breakdown" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown UFC 279 and the crazy week that led up the card being shuffled all around. Nate Diaz subs Tony Ferguson and Khamzat Chimaev dominates Kevin Holland. We talk about it all and give our thoughts on this week's Dana White Contender Series fights.
HTHB Ep. 90: "College Week 2" with Matt McSweeney and Jason Pavlinko
The boys breakdown their brutal week 1 and talk about where it went wrong. Then, they give their picks for a bounce back week 2. Finally, the NFL season is upon us! Jay Pav and Matt give their playoff predictions and they tell you who is going to win the Super Bowl.
HTHB Ep. 89: "Red October Feels Real" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies are 4 games up for the the final Wild Card spot. Can you feel the playoffs becoming a real thing? Eagles open up with the Lions this week and are 4 point favorites. Does that seem low to you??
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 68: "Gane's World" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 68: "Gane's World" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 67: "UFC Paris" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give their picks, predictions, and thoughts on the UFC Paris card that is headlined by Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa. Give us a listen, subscribe, and let us know what you think!!
HTHB Ep. 88: "College Week 1" with Matt McSweeney and Jason Pavlinko
Welcome to Week 1 of the college football season! McSweeney and Jay Pav are here to breakdown the big games and give their picks for the real opening week of the college football season.
HTHB Ep. 87: "September Nola" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Phillies have lost three in a row, including two embarrassing losses in Arizona. Are you concerned? Eagles make two trades before the season. Reagor out, CGJ in. How do you feel about these moves?
HTHB Ep. 86: "MV3 Is Back" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies slip against the Mets but sweep the Reds. Bryce Harper is back but Wheeler and others are out. How should we feel about the Fightin's?? Finally, we get into some college football discussion and read the newsletter that got us all paid last year! $$$$$$
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 66: "Pure Chaos" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown the absolute insanity that was UFC 278 and the triumphant victory by Leon "Rocky" Edwards. We discuss how this impacts the MMA world and what is next for everyone involved. Finally, we discuss some boxing including the Usyk vs. Joshua spectacle. Also, Ty gives us a deep dive on the boxing world and the other fights from this past weekend.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 65: "UFC 278" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back again to preview UFC 278 from Salt Lake City. Usman, the pound for pound best on the planet, looks to defend his title against Leon Edwards. Also, we discuss Usyk vs Joshua and Ty talks about the boxing scene/upcoming fights.
HTHB Ep. 85: "Midnight Green" with Matt McSweeney and Najee Wilson
Najee gives his thoughts on the Eagles season and his schedule prediction for 2022. What do you think the Birds record will look like come playoff time?? Finally, we discuss the Sixers and what needs to change to take this team to the next level.
HTHB Ep. 84: "Look At That Schedule" with Matt McSweeney
Phillies cool off a little bit but I sense another hot streak right around the corner. Eagles have their first preseason game this past week. Jalen Hurts looked good. How are we feeling?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 64: "UFC San Diego" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown the events from UFC San Diego and talk news/notes around the combat sports world.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 63: "Goodbye Sam" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Vegas finishes with no fights going to the score cards. We break it down on this special two episode week.
HTHB Ep. 83: "Bang The Drum" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies continue to roll against the bad teams in the majors. Confidence continues to grow. How do you feel about the boys as we roll into August? Jalen Hurts is getting hit with some negative press here during training camp with concerns of his ability to throw the deep ball. Is your faith in Hurts starting to waiver?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 62: "Hill vs. Santos" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 62: "Hill vs. Santos" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 82: "Thor Is A Phillie" with Matt McSweeney and Jason Pavlinko
Jay Pav joins the show to discuss everything in the sports world. Phillies make moves for Marsh, Robertson, and Syndergaard at the deadline. Is it enough for them to make a playoff push? What is the outlook for the next two months? Eagles schedule prediction from a non-Eagles fan.
HTHB Ep. 81: "Taking Care Of Business" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies sweep the Pirates and take care of business in Pittsburgh. What will they do at the deadline?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 61: "UFC 277" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
0:25 UFC London Breakdown 36:30 UFC 277 Preview and Picks
HTHB Ep. 80: "13-4" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies bounce back from getting swept by the Cubs. Can they take care of business against the Pirates? James Harden signs his contract! FINALLY!!! Eagles open training camp so I go thru the schedule and give my win-loss prediction. Can you guess where I end up?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 60: "UFC London" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
0:00 UFC Long Island Recap 36:00 UFC London Picks and Preview 1:25:05 News and Notes
HTHB Ep. 79: "Flyers Dumpster Talk" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies bounce back and sweep the Marlins in Miami. How is the outlook going into the second half? Mike Trout rant in the middle. Flyers turn their back on the city and Johnny Hockey. We cannot stand for this any longer.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 59: "UFC Long Island" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Ep. 59: "UFC Long Island" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 78: "Minicamp Jalen Hurts" with Matt McSweeney and Derek DeMaria
Deem joins us to talk all four of our beloved Philly sports teams! Phillies are 5 games above .500 but how long can they keep this up? Sixers outlook after the offseason and why isn't James Harden's contract been signed? Flyers are making moves. Will they sign Johnny Hockey? Jalen Hurts is melting down in OTAs. That must mean he's doomed right?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 58: "The Urn" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
0:00 UFC 276 Breakdown 55:00 UFC Vegas 58: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev Preview and Picks
HTHB Ep. 77: "What Is Dead May Never Die" featuring Matt McSweeney
HTHB Ep. 77: "What Is Dead May Never Die" featuring Matt McSweeney by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 57: "UFC 276" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
0:00 UFC Vegas 57 Breakdown 37:00 UFC 276 Preview and Picks/Bets
HTHB Ep. 76: "Where Art Thou MVP?" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies lose Bryce Harper indefinitely with a broken thumb. Is this the end of the Phillies? Sixers are close to signing PJ Tucker to a 3 yr/30 million dollar deal? Stanley Cup Finals have concluded and the Avalanche are your champions.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 56: "UFC Austin" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
0:00 UFC Austin Breakdown 50:00 UFC Vegas 57 Preview and Picks
HTHB Ep. 75: "Topper's Phillies" featuring Matt McSweeney
Phillies continue to roll and the vibes are immaculate. The NBA Finals are complete and Steph Curry's Warriors are champions again. Sixers have some moves they need to make. Eagles add some safety depth. Stanley Cup has been incredibly entertaining this year. How do we feel about the Flyers adding Torts as their new coach?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 55: "The Last Samurai" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
0:00 UFC 275 Breakdown 41:30 UFC Vegas 57: Austin Preview and Picks
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 54: "UFC 275" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 54: "UFC 275" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 74: "Phillies Give Me Life Again" featuring Matt McSweeney
HTHB Ep. 74: "Phillies Give Me Life Again" featuring Matt McSweeney by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 53: "Summer of MMA" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 53: "Summer of MMA" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 73: "Sports Guys" featuring Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Ep. 73: "Sports Guys" featuring Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 52: "Judges" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 52: "Judges" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 72: "Darkness and The Process" featuring Matt McSweeney
Sixers go down in a ball of flames. What is next for the franchise and how do we bounce back from this abysmal showing? Eagles picked up James Bradberry and bring some good vibes back into the city. Phillies continue to plod along with the season still in mediocre shape. Bryce Harper's elbow continues to be an issue.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 51: "UFC Vegas 55" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown UFC Vegas 54 that ended with Rakic tearing his ACL in the main event. Next, the preview and give their pick for this weekend's UFC Vegas 55 card that features Holm vs. Vieira. Finally, the Shoulder Strikes MMA Pound 4 Pound rankings are updated.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 50: "The Champ Has A Name" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
We breakdown UFC 274 and what is next for those involved. Canelo was dominated by Bivol this weekend. How did the judges have it that close? Finally, we preview and give our picks for the fights this weekend.
HTHB Ep. 71: "Alive and Well" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Philadelphia 76ers are back even with the Miami Heat. I talk about the games from this weekend and a huge Game 5 coming up tomorrow in Miami. Vintage James Harden has arrived The Phillies also head out West with hopes still at the bottom of the barrel.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 49: "UFC 274" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 274 is this weekend and Charles Oliviera missed weight. We talk about what that means for the main event and give our picks for the whole event. Also, we discuss the Canelo vs Bivol fight.
HTHB Ep. 70: "Don't Give Me Hope" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Sixers are down 2-0 but rumors of Joel Embiid playing in Game 3 have given us new life. The Phillies have a monumental collapse against the Mets last night. Is it time for Joe Girardi to head back to ESPN?
HTHB Ep. 69: "We Can't Have Nice Things" featuring Matt McSweeney
Sixers are down 0-1 in the Second Round. Why is Doc playing Deandre Jordan? NFL Draft is complete. The Eagles got AJ Brown. We discuss all the picks from this weekend. Phillies are back to around .500. Are you a believer?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 48: "Nonsense" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 48: "Nonsense" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 68: "Joel Embiid's World" featuring Matt McSweeney
Sixers take a 3-0 lead on the Raptors after Joel Embiid's game winner in Canada. How high are we on them right now? Phillies continue to struggle early on here in the season, is there a light at the end of the tunnel. One week until the Eagles draft!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 47: "Sampage" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to talk about UFC 273 and the controversy that clouded the co-main event. We talk about that and much more, including what is next for all the parties involved. Then, they get into this weekend that is filled with fights from start to finish. Matt and Ty give their bets/predictions for Bellator 277, UFC Vegas 71, and Spence vs Ugas in the boxing world. All that in more in this extended episode!!!
HTHB Ep. 67: "Lead Us Joel" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Phillies opening week had some ups and downs. Is it too early to start panicking? Sixers open up their championship pursuit against the Toronto Raptors this weekend. What chance do you give them for winning this round? Eagles and the NFL Draft is next week, we do some mock draft and discuss the prospects being taken.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 46: "UFC 273" with Matt and Jimmy McSweeney
The McSweeney Brothers are here to breakdown the UFC 273 and all the bets for this weekend.
HTHB Ep. 66: "Howie's Playground" featuring Matt McSweeney
Eagles make a deal to move one of their first round picks, what does this mean? Sixers are coming to the end of the regular season, how do you feel? Phillies have Opening Day on Friday, how are you feeling about our chances?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 45: "Razor Blaydes" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown the Blaydes-Daukaus fight, briefly preview UFC 273, plus talk some news and boxing. Also, we get into a blast from the past and talk about the Gaethje/Barboza card from 3 years ago.
HTHB Ep. 65: "Hardly Harden" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Sixers season is coming close to the end. Do we need more from James Harden? The Phillies hype is at an all-time high here in the spring. Are you all in? Do you believe it? The Eagles look to be in done in free agency. We shift our focus to the draft and look at more mock drafts!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 44: "Paddy The Baddy" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown UFC London and discuss all the craziness from Saturday night. Then, they give their picks/predictions to UFC Columbus and they close it out with some news/notes. Including the Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal steakhouse dustup.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 44: "Paddy The Baddy"
The boys are back to give their breakdown of UFC London and all the craziness that occurred. Then, they give their picks/predictions for UFC Columbus that is headlined by Daukaus and Bladyes. Finally, they talk some news and notes, including the Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington street dustup.
HTHB Ep. 64: "Feels Like '08" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Sixers are very confusing but at least we have Tyrese Maxey to save the day. The Phillies have made some huge moves in free agency. How far can they go? The Eagles have made one move but have been very quiet in the off-season. What do you think they have up their sleeve? The Flyers have traded their longtime captain. We say goodbye to him in a way only the Hot Take Hot Box can. Subscribe and leave a comment!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 43: "UFC London" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC Vegas 50 Breakdown Our Picks and Predictions for UFC London this upcoming weekend!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 42: "Chaos" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC 272 breakdown. UFC Fight Night Vegas 50 Preview.
HTHB Ep. 63: "The Ghost of Christmas Past" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Sixers continue to roll with James Harden on the floor. Ben Simmons makes his return to Philly as a spectator, but he has his reasons. Carson Wentz traded to the NFC East, what do we think about that? The Eagles are running out of outside options at QB. We do a brand new mock draft! The unveiling of the HTHB Philly Athlete Power Rankings!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 41: "The Infamous" with Matt McSweeney and Dylan Lapalomento
"The Infamous" Dylan Lapalomento is 4-0 in his amateur MMA career and he is just getting started. We talk to him about his evolution as a mixed martial artist. His road from high school wrestling to dominant performances inside the cage. We also talk about what is next and what his plans are for the future.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 40: "UFC 272" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown the UFC Vegas 49 card where Islam Makhachev displayed more dominance. Finally, UFC 272 is here! Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal settle their blood rivalry in the octagon on Saturday night in Vegas. We give our picks and thoughts for the whole card.
HTHB Ep. 62: "The Beard Is Here" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Sixers are 3-0 in the James Harden era. Life is good and the Sixers are a juggernaut. The National Media Bozos are out to play now that the Sixers are box office material. We breakdown some HOT TAKES! MLB Lockout to dim the mood. Eagles Mock Draft talk. What a time to be a Philly sports fan!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 39: "Islam's Feeding Time" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to discuss Jamahal Hill's highlight reel KO of Johnny Walker and the rest of the UFC Vegas 48 card. Then, they preview the UFC Vegas 49 card that features Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green and 10 other fights that we preview/make picks on. Also, some news, notes, and talk about fights from other promotions across the MMA world.
HTHB Ep. 61: "The Wait Is Over" featuring Matt McSweeney
James Harden is about to make his Sixer debut. Sixers get a huge win against the Bucks. I talk All-Star Weekend and how bad the dunk contest is now. Jalen Hurts conversations continue to ramp up and roll on. Who else should be the QB? More Mock Draft talk and we do a PFF simulator for our Eagles and their 3 first round picks.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep 38: "Izzy's Reign" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Boys are back to breakdown UFC 271, what happened in the Adesanya fight, and what is next for Bam Bam. Next, they get into this weekend's card featuring Jamahal Hill and Johnny Walker. We have lots of favorites and we tell you which one to put in the #FatFavoritesParlay. Finally, we get some news and notes in. SUBSCRIBE!!!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 37: "Killa Kenny" with Matt McSweeney and Kenny Cockerill
Amateur MMA fighter "Killa" Kenny Cockerill joins the podcast to talk about his MMA journey. He is 1-0 with a highlight reel knockout in his first bout. Where he began, how he fell in love with mixed martial arts, and what his plans are for the future. We also discuss some of the big potential upcoming fights in the UFC.
HTHB Ep. 60: "The East Is Ours" featuring Matt McSweeney and Derek DeMaria
The Deem joins the Hot Take Hot Box to give his thoughts on the Super Bowl. We also discuss how far the Eagles are from playing in the big game and talk about what they should do for the draft/QB situation. Then, they get into some Sixers talk and talk about who can actually compete with Joel Embiid, James Harden, and our Philadelphia 76ers.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 36: "UFC 271" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown UFC Vegas 47: Strickland vs. Hermansson and how the fights/picks went. Then, they give a comprehensive breakdown of UFC 271 that will feature a rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker. Picks and bets for the whole card! Subscribe and leave a review!
HTHB Ep. 59: "James Harden is a Sixer" featuring Matt McSweeney
James Harden has been traded to the Sixers! Ben Simmons is out of our city and headed to Brooklyn. Immediate reaction and thoughts, plus the rest of the NBA trade deadline moves. Picture via NBC Sports.
HTHB Ep. 58: "The James Harden Dream Has Never Been Realer" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Sixers hit a bit of a rough patch this past week. Joel Embiid continues to dominant towards an MVP season. The Super Bowl is this weekend, I give my thoughts on the game. The Eagles QB situation is still a thing and we do some mock drafts! Subscribe and leave a review!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 35: "Psycho Strickland" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys jump into a preview of this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hermansson. They also discuss a card from the past and do the news from the fight world.
HTHB Ep. 57: "Ben Simmons Crawls From His Hole" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Sixers have won 15 of 18 games, will the tear continue? Ben Simmons defends himself with an ESPN article this week. NFL Playoffs and Eagles draft talk.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 34: "King Francis" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back to breakdown the past two weeks cards and give a preview of fights upcoming in the next few months, including Bellator 273 this weekend.
HTHB Ep. 56: "Is Hurts The Guy?" featuring Matt McSweeney
The Eagles season ended in disappointment, what's next for the Birds in the off-season? Joel Embiid continues to rip the league apart, while Ben Simmons collects dust on the shelf. When is the right time to move him? NFL Playoff talk and more on this episode of the Hot Take Hot Box!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 33: "Giga/Kattar" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
0:00 Fights from Weekend of December 18th. 23:30 Giga vs Kattar Card Preview. 55:11 All fight news and notes.
HTHB Ep. 55: "Brady and the Bucs" featuring Matt McSweeney
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HTHB Ep. 54: "Eagles Playoff Game Incoming" featuring Matt McSweeney
HTHB Ep. 54: "Eagles Playoff Game Incoming" featuring Matt McSweeney by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 53: "Dawg Mentality" featuring Matt McSweeney
Hot Take Hot Box Philly Sports Podcast is back and better than ever.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 32: "Daukaus vs. Lewis" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 32: "Daukaus vs. Lewis" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 31: "UFC 269" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 31: "UFC 269" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 52: "Sad Irishman" with Matt McSweeney
The Eagles hit a roadblock against the Giants. Sixers are finally healthy again. Phillies haven't spent a dime and I don't know if they will. Flyers are in free fall mode. Brian Kelly takes the money and runs, what is next for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 30 "Mad Max" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 30 "Mad Max" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 29: "The Reign of Usman" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Shoulder Strike boys are back to breakdown UFC 268 and the craziness that ensued on Saturday night. We also give our picks and plays for this weekend with the Holloway/Rodriguez UFC Fight Night.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 28: "Run It Back" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Shoulder Strike Boys are back for UFC 268 and the HUGE Usman vs. Covington rematch in MSG this weekend. They also discuss what happened at UFC 267, including Teixiera becoming the LHW champion and Hasbulla swinging on people. Subscribe please!!!
HTHB Ep. 51: "Water and Fertilizer" with Matt McSweeney
The Eagles and Nick Sirianni are approaching a doomsday situation. The Sixers are rough to watch on a night in and night out basis. Flyers continue to press forward and build on their hot start.
HTHB Ep. 50: "As The Sixers World Turns" with Matt McSweeney
The drama with Ben Simmons rages on while the rest of the team actually does what they're paid to do. The Flyers have looked dominant and we are excited about it. Finally, the Eagles have remained under the radar all week, I talk about their chances to win this week in Vegas.
HTHB Ep. 49: "RUN THE DAMN BALL" with Matt McSweeney
The Eagles came up short on Thursday Night Football against the Bucs, will Sirianni ever learn from his mistakes? Are we getting a fair look at Jalen Hurts? Zach Ertz is traded and spits some fact about being an athlete in Philadelphia. The 25 Drama continues to rage on with the Sixers. Flyers lose the opener.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 27: "The Norma Dumont Show" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown the spectacle that was Fury/Wilder 3. Of course, we talk UFC, Rodriguez/Dern, and provide some $$$ picks for this upcoming weekend's Dumont/Ladd card.
HTHB Ep 48: "Sirianni's Eagles" with Matt McSweeney
The Hot Take Hot Box is back to talk about the Eagles winning a confusing game in Carolina. Ben Simmons just randomly shows up outside the Wells Fargo Center. Phillies identify the issues and talk about the needs they will address.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 26: "Big Fight Weekend" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown what happened in this past weekend in the UFC and Bellator cages. We also give our thoughts/picks for Fury/Wilder 3 and the Dern/Rodriguez cards. Finally, we discuss the news around the combat sports world and update the P4P list!
HTHB Ep. 47: "Hope For The Hopeless" with Matt McSweeney
Your favorite Philly sports podcast is back to talk about the Eagles loss to the KC Chiefs. MLB Postseason starts this week! Phillies :( Sixers and Embiid continue to deal with Simmons Saga.
HTHB Ep. 46: "2021 Phillies Eulogy" with Matt McSweeney and Derek DeMaria
Derek joins me to put the Phillies season to bed with what needs to change for next season. We talk about Hurts, Sirianni, and the bleak outlook on the Eagles. College Football? Also, the state of the Sixers and the Ben Simmons Saga.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 25: "Alex The Great" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 25: "Alex The Great" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 45: "Positivity Has Left The Chat" with Matt McSweeney
Talking about the horrific Eagles game on MNF. The Phillies down 2.5 going into the series with the Braves. Putting more dirt on Ben Simmons to bring some warmth to the podcast.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 24; "UFC 266" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Smith vs Spann: 0:00 UFC 266: 30:00
HTHB Ep. 44: "Guess I'll Pump The Brakes" with Matt McSweeney
Eagles lose to the 49ers. The Phillies continue to amaze us. Sixers and Ben Simmons divorce talk.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 23: "Smith vs. Spann" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
UFC is back and so are the boys to make some bets on the Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann fight card. We talk about the senior citizen fights from the weekend and get into some news from around the game.
HTHB Ep. 43: "Trying Not To Freak Out" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys talk about the HUGE opening weekend win for the Eagles. Also, they go around the NFL and get into some playoff race baseball talk.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 22: "The Catch Up" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 22: "The Catch Up" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 42: "The Deem" with Matt McSweeney and Derek DeMaria
Our guest Derek DeMaria stops by to talk the drama surrounding the Sixers, Phillies back in the playoff race, and do you believe in the Eagles?
HTHB Ep. 41: "I Want Excitement" with Matt McSweeney
HTHB Ep. 41: "I Want Excitement" with Matt McSweeney by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 21: "The Problem Child" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 21: "The Problem Child" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 40: "Leave My City 25" with Matt McSweeney
The Hot Take Hot Box is back to discuss the events of the summer in Philly Sports
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 20: "Gane's Party" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Another breakdown of UFC 265 and the showcase of Ciryl Gane. We also talk about the future fights on the horizon and which ones we think can make some MONEY $$$$!!!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 19: "The Paper Title" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 19: "The Paper Title" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 18: "The Real CEO of EPO" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 18: "The Real CEO of EPO" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 17: "The Pride of Dagestan" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown the Islam Makhachev show and what is next for the future title challenger. As always, they get into this weekend's banger of a main event between TJ Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 16: "DOCTOR'S STOPPAGE" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give a their thoughts on the night that was UFC 264. Where does Conor go from here? Some great fights from Saturday and we will give our picks (or lack their of) for this weekend's UFC Fight Night.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 15: "The Conor Card" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys are back after the week off the breakdown this enormous and historic UFC 264 card which will feature the trilogy of all trilogies, Conor McGregor against Dustin Poirier. We also get into all the fight news and notes that we missed over the past two weeks its a good one!!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 14: "Calm Before the Storm" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
This week the boys breakdown TKZ and Dan Ige. They also talk about Anderson Silva shocking the world of boxing. Finally, they breakdown the action for this weekend and update their P4P lists.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 13: "The Legend of Diaz" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys discuss UFC 263 and if it lived up to the hype. As always, they survey the fight landscape and talk about everything going on in the world of combat sports.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 12: "UFC 263" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
-Sakai & Rozy breakdown -Logan Paul goes the distance -UFC 263 with a STACKED card -AND MUCH MORE HOT TAKE HOT BOX
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 11: "Fat Guy Main Event" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys talk UFC Fight Night with Sakai and Rozy. We also get into the freak show that is Mayweather vs. Paul. Let us know what you think!!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 10: "Font's Boxing" featuring Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown the UFC event that featured Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt. They talk the Bellator and boxing events from the weekend. They also unveil the first Hot Take Hot Box Pound 4 Pound list.
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 9: "Font/NoLove" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys give an in-depth breakdown of the fights this weekend at 262. They also give their picks for the enormous bantamweight main even between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt. This and much more on the Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 8: "UFC 262" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Back again with a recap of Saturday night's fights, including Canelo's massive performance. They also give their bets, picks, and analysis on this weekend's UFC 262. This one is LOADED!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 7: "Spinning Back Elbows?" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The crew talks about the highlight reel KO from Jiri. They breakdown the fights from other promotions and preview this weekend's SLEEPER card. Finally, Canelo faces his biggest test in awhile? Ty thinks otherwise... TUNE IN!!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 6: "UFC 261" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys recap the incredible night that was UFC 261. Usman, Rose and Valentina all make statements. Crazy night of fights and we also talk some PFL and Reyes vs. Prochazka!
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 5: "Askren vs. Paul/UFC 261" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 5: "Askren vs. Paul/UFC 261" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 39: "DogeCoin" featuring Matt McSweeney
Hot Take Hot Box back to take the temp on the Philly sports world. Sixers beat the hobbled Nets. Phillies go 1-5 on the week. Eagles mock draft talk. Whats not to like?
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 4: "Whittaker vs. Gastelum" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The boys breakdown last weeks card and give picks for this weekend. They breakdown the Ben Askren and Jake Paul fight card set to take place on Saturday. Finally, they get in-depth over the McGregor-Poirier donation mess.
HTHB Ep. 38: "Not The Same" featuring Matt McSweeney
HTHB Ep. 38: "Not The Same" featuring Matt McSweeney by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast Ep. 3: "Vettori vs. Holland" with Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The Shoulder Strikes MMA Podcast is back powered by Hot Take Hot Box S&E!!! The boys talk about Holland vs. Vettori and the UFC card this weekend. Also, we preview some of the fights that lay on the horizon until mid 2021. Finally we get into some other promotions like Bellator and One Championship. SUBSCRIBE PLEASE!!
HTHB Ep. 37: "Opening Day BUZZ" featuring Matt McSweeney
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HTHB Ep. 36: "Howie Roseman's Arsenal" featuring Matt McSweeney
Eagles trade back in the draft and get another 1st...why? Sixers are surprisingly silent during the trade deadline. NCAA tournament rolls on and the UFC has some BIG FIGHTS coming up! ENJOY YOUR LIFE!!!
HTHB Ep. 35: "We Have Life" featuring Matt McSweeney
Joel Embiid goes down with a knee injury, what does this mean for the Sixers going forward? Eagles have been noticeably quiet this offseason. Phillies have a problem brewing and some UFC picks on the back end! ENJOY!
HTHB Ep. 34: "UFC 259/ Edwards-Muhammad Preview" featuring Matt McSweeney
The HTHB goes in-depth on the card from last weekend and preview the card for tomorrow. WE MADE SOME $$$$ LAST WEEK AND WE ARE GONNA DO IT AGAIN!!! HOT TAKE HOT BOX TO THE MOON!!!!
HTHB Ep. 33: "Covid Barber" featuring Matt McSweeney
Sixers are off the all-star break. Eagles have an owner problem. Phillies and Flyers get some FaceTime. ITS ALL HERE FOLKS HOT TAKE HOT BOX!!!!
HTHB Ep. 32: "Utah Jazz?" featuring Matt McSweeney
Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and the Sixers have themselves a pretty good week. I go in-depth on what the teams outlook is for the second half. Phillies spring training starts and the NFL draft for the Eagles. LETS GOOOOO HTHB TO THE MOON!!!!
HTHB Ep. 31: "UFC 259 Preview" featuring the McSweeney Brothers
The Take Box goes in-depth on the UFC card tomorrow and gives their picks on the fights and props.
HTHB Ep. 30: "Most Valuable Narrative" featuring Matt McSweeney
New episode talks about the Sixers and the ongoing MVP discussion. Whether or not we should bring in Kyle Lowry? Some Eagles talk and finish with a UFC recap and preview! ENJOY!!!!
HTHB Ep. 29: "Carson Wentz is a Colt" featuring Matt McSweeney
Talking some Wentz to the Colts, Sixers rough road trip, and UFC 258! HOT TAKE HOT BOX 4L
HTHB Ep. 28: "Tompa Bay" featuring Matt McSweeney
Super Bowl recap, a little Wentz update, Embiid vs Lebron, and a betting preview of UFC 258 Usman vs. Burns!
HTHB Ep.27: "The Trial of Carson Wentz" featuring Matt McSweeney, Justin Elwell, and Nick Nelson
The Hot Take Hot Box is back with some guests to change the game! We go in-depth on Carson Wentz and what has led us to this point. We also get into some Sixers, Flyers and even some UFC.
HTHB Ep. 26: "Joel Embiid for MVP" featuring Matt McSweeney
Back to talk about the state of the Philadelphia Eagles, some Super Bowl bets, the Sixers and their god-tier big man The Process, and some UFC talk. Even talk about the Tiger doc!!
HTHB Ep. 25- "Rust Game" featuring Matt McSweeney
The first podcast of 2021. The Hot Take Hot Box is back to talk about the Philadelphia sports landscape and what is next for Conor McGregor. Call me Matt McSirriani
HTHB Shoulder Strikes Episode 2: Wilder/Fury and UFC Events
HTHB Shoulder Strikes Episode 2: Wilder/Fury and UFC Events by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 24- "Doomsday" featuring Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Sixers, Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies. IN THAT ORDER!! Big things are on the horizon for the HTHB.
HTHB MMA Show Ep. 1- "Shoulder Strikes"- Hot Take Hot Box w/ Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
The brand new show that will be centered around the mixed martial arts world and everything involved in it. Sprinkle in a little boxing while you're at it. ENJOY!!!!
HTHB Ep. 23- The Comeback- Hot Take Hot Box w/ Matt McSweeney and Ty Capone
Hot Take Hot Box is back from hiatus just in time to talk about the Sixers and their apparent implosion. Eagles, Flyers and Phillies make an appearance as well. It is good to be back.
HTHB Ep 21: WYA Klentak? Hot Take Hot Box w/ Matt McSweeney
The Hot Take Hot Box podcast is back to talk about the MLB trade deadline and how it affects the Phillies. Also, Ben Simmons, his jumper, and the Eagles training camp thoughts.
HTHB Ep. 20: "NO LOYALTY" featuring Matt McSweeney
Sixers do the unthinkable and beat the Warriors in Oracle. Anthony Davis Sr. is my new favorite person. Ben Simmons has answered another one of the doubts. Super Bowl predictions. UFC AND MMA discussion.
HTHB Ep. 19: "Journalism!"
Hot Take Hot Box here to talk about Jimmy Butler and the end of the honeymoon phase with the Sixers. Then, Wentz and the article from Joe Santoloquito? What I made of it and I play some clips.
HTHB Ep 18: "The Throne" featuring Ty Capone
Hot Take Hot Box (HTHB) podcast is recorded weekly by @MattMcSweeney and guests. We usually talk Philadelphia sports first and after we do everything else. This episode we snuck some Game of Thrones discussion in at the end. Website: https://hottakehotbox.com
HTHB Ep. 17: "Come Take It" featuring Matt McSweeney
Hot Take Hot Box Episode 17 "Come Take It" Eagles and what they have in store for them this weekend in New Orleands. Also discuss the rest of the NFL playoffs. Sixers (45:00)Ben Simmons shot. The bench. Markelle. Phillies at the end.
HTHB Ep. 16: "#CollegeKickers" featuring Ty Capone
We talk about the craziness that has been this Eagles season. UFC 232 and the road ahead for MMA. Sixers and some Ben Simmons. And of course, Wentz and Foles cause I love controversy.
HTHB Ep. 14: "The Slide-In" featuring Jay Pav and Pauly V
HTHB Ep. 14: "The Slide-In" featuring Jay Pav and Pauly V by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep 13: "Tipping Stone" featuring Ty Capone
HTHB Ep 13: "Tipping Stone" featuring Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 12: "Cre'von LeBlanc" featuring Ty Capone
Eagles and the road ahead. Sixers and what are we doing with Fultz. Flyers fire Hextall and not Hakstol?
HTHB Ep. 11: "Bird Flu"
These are troubling times. Eagles obituary is read on the mic.
HTHB Ep. 10- "Tom Hanks" featuring Camp
Camp stops by. Nothing else needs to be said.
HTHB Ep. 9- "Cowboy vs. McGregor?"
We talk Butler and the Sixers, Eagles, McGregor and a whole lot of UFC.
HTHB Ep. 8- "The New Norm" featuring Jay Pav
Why hath thou forsaken thy Eagles of Philadelphia?
HTHB Ep. 7: "Positive Vibes Only" featuring James
Me and my brother break down the Jimmy Butler deal and give a couple birds thoughts.
HTHB Ep. 6: "We Suck Again" featuring Paul Volkwine
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HTHB Ep. 5: "Jimmy Butler" featuring Ty Capone
HTHB Ep. 5: "Jimmy Butler" featuring Ty Capone by Hot Take Hot Box
HTHB Ep. 4-"New York, New York" featuring Camp
Camp is haunted by the Red Sox World Series victory. We talk that, football, and even the voting system.
HTHB Ep. 3- "The Educator"
Jay Pav and Corey join me and talk about literally everything.
HTHB Ep. 2- I Want My Eagles Back
Twitter: @mattmcsweeney
HTHB Episode 1: Eagles/Bucs & NFL Week 2 Recap
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