Primetime Sports Podcast

In this late upload, Joey reacts to Day 1 of the NFL Draft with his surprises and five winners from the first round. Following that, he questions whether or not a team should select a quarterback in Day 2 of the draft. At the end, he quickly breaks down his best players available heading into Day 2, which includes an under-the-radar quarterback.

In this episode, Joey delivers a last-minute first-round mock draft ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. He provides insight into each selection and predicts which teams could potentially make trades in the first round.

In today's episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by his friend and fellow sports podcaster, Shawn Kiernan! Shawn is the host of The SK Sports Podcast Show and currently covers daily sports headlines on his Instagram: @shawn_kiernan. They start the episode by discussing the New York Giants' decision to trade star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, in exchange for the 10th overall pick in Thursday night's NFL Draft (1:20). Following that, they talk about how this extra top ten pick may change Joe Schoen's draft strategy (1:30), debate whether or not the Giants and Odell Beckham Jr. should have a reunion (7:38), and point out their favorite offseason additions (9:17). They question whether or not the Giants should trade edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (18:15). Then, they transition into breaking down Shawn's final mock draft ahead of Thursday night (22:17), including their rankings of the wide receiver class (25:30). After that, Shawn provides his reasoning for why he predicts Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love coming off the board at fourth overall to the Tennessee Titans (30:21). Joey and Shawn contemplate what the Miami Dolphins will do in the draft with the 11th and 30th overall selections (38:15). Next, they shift over to Major League Baseball and consider whether or not the New York Mets will make a managerial change amid their 11-game losing skid (47:40). Additionally, they reflect on the hot start to the season for the New York Yankees (54:02) and question whether the Boston Red Sox should panic with their early season struggles (1:02:20). At the end, they move on to the NBA Playoffs and give their thoughts on the Hawks-Knicks series (1:05:20).Be sure to follow Shawn’s elite coverage of sports on Instagram (@shawn_kiernan)!

In this episode, Joey outlines his late predictions for the 2026 NBA Playoffs. He breaks down each first round matchup and provides reasoning behind each one of his predictions. Following that, he highlights his predictions for the rest of the playoffs, including the NBA Finals.

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Boston College men's basketball point guard Chase Forte! Forte gives insight into his unique college career which started with him walking onto the UNC Asheville men's basketball team. At the start of the episode, Forte talks about where his love for basketball began (1:08), the best part of his skill set (1:48), and his relationship with his mentor John Wall (4:12). Following that, Forte reflects on this past season at BC (6:05) and what his experience was like playing for Earl Grant (13:17). Forte reveals what the transfer portal process was like after leaving the University of South Dakota (15:04). Furthermore, they rewind to his high school basketball career (22:39). During this segment, Forte discusses the importance of education (25:32). Then, Forte illustrates his experience walking on at UNC Asheville (30:51) and what it was like transferring to Gulf Coast State College (34:12). After that, Forte outlines what the jump was like back to the Division I level after leaving GCSC for Northwestern State University (37:57). Moreover, Forte revisits how satisfying his breakout season was at the University of South Dakota (43:29), where he won the Summit League's Defensive Player of the Year Award in the 2024-25 season (45:15) and was fifth in the nation in free throw attempts (46:11). At the end, Forte shares what his aspirations are for the next step of his distinguished basketball journey (49:34) and who his basketball GOAT is (53:10).

In this Opening Day special, Joey breaks down his 2026 MLB season predictions. At the start of the episode, Joey runs down his win-loss record predictions for each division and explains his reasoning for each club’s forecast. During this segment, he points multiple players that he believes can have breakout seasons. Following that, he outlines his MLB playoff and World Series predictions. At the end, he highlights his MLB award predictions.

In today's episode, Joey has the pleasure of being joined by his cousin and baseball historian, Finn Kelley, for an in-depth Boston Red Sox and MLB season preview.Joey and Finn start the episode by breaking down the Red Sox's offseason acquisitions (0:43) and ranking where the Red Sox starting rotation lies in the MLB (1:50). They give their season expectations for Willson Contreras (6:15) and outline where Triston Casas (7:34) and Masataka Yoshida (10:15) can fit on this season's roster. Then, they transition to the Red Sox outfield (13:30) and explain why it is important to not place too much pressure on Roman Anthony (15:20). They give their thoughts on Kristian Campbell starting the season in Worcester (19:25) and what his future in Boston may hold. Additionally, Joey and Finn react to Alex Cora's decision to start Marcelo Mayer at second base to begin to the season (24:43) and highlight why it is important for him to not be a platoon player in order to help Mayer reach his ceiling (27:07). Then, they revisit Craig Breslow's decision to trade Rafael Devers (32:37) and consequently let Alex Bregman walk in free agency (36:47). They voice their opinions on the club's decision to hold onto Jarren Duran (44:49) and where the Red Sox stack up against the rest of the AL East (53:19).After that, they point out which MLB franchises had the best offseason acquisitions (1:05:32) and which clubs are sleeper teams heading into the season (1:09:22). They debate who the most underrated players are in the MLB (1:14:12), along with the most underrated prospects, which includes former Northeastern Husky outfielder and current Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Mike Sirota (1:16:18-1:27:00).Following that, Joey and Finn unpack their predictions for the 2026 World Series (1:30:53). They question whether or not the Dodgers are "ruining baseball" with their spending habits (1:36:49) and chat about the likely MLB lockout heading into the next collective bargaining agreement. Next, Joey and Finn list their 2026 MLB awards predictions (1:45:18). At the end, Finn recalls his Northeastern University graduation ceremonies at Fenway Park (2:01:55).

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined again by college basketball aficionado, Ben Risseeuw-Tipcke, for an in-depth breakdown of the 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament bracket. At the start of the episode, they offer their thoughts on the statistic that 15 regular season conference winners lost in their respective conference tournaments (1:10). Ben follows that up by breaking down the first four out and the last four in, which includes Miami University of Ohio (3:47). Also, Ben outlines how close his final bracketology predictions were to the real bracket that the committee created (5:15). Following that, Joey and Ben note which region is the most difficult (7:07), which region has the easiest path (9:35), which higher seeds they are least confident in (12:30), and which lower seeded teams have the best upset potential to make a Cindarella run (15:10). Additionally, they preview the First Four games (10:41) and give their thoughts on the Trapezoid of Excellence (19:08). Then, they break down their bracket predictions, starting with the East region (21:12), followed by the South region (32:58), the West region (43:01), and the Midwest region (55:43). At the end, they highlight their Final Four predictions (1:10:22).Be sure to visit Ben's Sports Hub through the links below!https://benssportshub.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pagehttps://benssportshub.blogspot.com/

In this episode, Joey reacts to the Maxx Crosby trade between Baltimore and Las Vegas falling through. He speculates whether or not the Ravens backed out of the deal because of the low interest in the market for Trey Hendrickson. Additionally, Joey discusses the Atlanta Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa and argues that he will have a bounceback season. Following that, he gives his opinion on the Kansas City Chiefs signing Kenneth Walker III, Romeo Doubs agreeing to a deal with the New England Patriots, and Travis Etienne joining the New Orleans Saints. He makes the case for the Saints to move Alvin Kamara as a result. After that, he breaks down the Los Angeles Clippers for their miraculous in-season turnaround and praises Kawhi Leonard for his greatness. At the end, Joey highlights Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards and defends him against the stat-padding accusations by claiming that all NBA players would want to eclipse 83 points if close to Kobe Bryant’s 81-point feat.

In this special episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by college basketball aficionado, Ben Risseeuw-Tipcke, for an NCAA Men’s Basketball bracketology breakdown! Ben recently started his own blog, known as Ben’s Sports Hub, which can be accessed through the link below. At the start of today’s episode, Joey and Ben discuss the beauty of March Madness (2:40), which includes the thrill of watching smaller programs make the tournament for the first time like Queens University and Long Island University (4:17).Following that, Ben details who currently make up his last four in and first four out (6:17). Then, he highlights a few teams on the bubble that are sleepers (8:25). Ben outlines which major and mid-major programs are currently the most underrated (14:22) and reveals which team can make the next Cinderella run (17:54). Additionally, they share their thoughts about Miami University (Ohio) and lobby for the RedHawks to make the NCAA Tournament, regardless of whether or not they win the Mid-American Conference tournament (20:00-30:37).Furthermore, Ben answers which projected one-seed is the best in his bracketology predictions (30:46). Moreover, he examines the current states of the Nebraska (31:52) and Wisconsin (36:21) men’s basketball programs. After that, Ben breaks down his current predictions for the Field of 68 (42:31).At the end, they debate which of the top college basketball prospects should be selected first overall in the NBA Draft (1:00:32) and rank which NFL free agent quarterbacks are the best choices for the 2026 season (1:07:51).Be sure to visit Ben's Sports Hub through these links! https://benssportshub.blogspot.com/https://substack.com/@benssportshub?r=708c9h&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=image

In this three-hour episode, Joey has the honor of being part of an elite starting five of sports enthusiasts: Aleks Djordjevic, Sam Hofstetter, Joey Hosea, and Ryan Hosea. At the start of the episode, they debrief the men's ice hockey Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States (3:48). They praise both the men's and women's American hockey teams for bringing home the Gold Medal and highlight the heroics of Jack Hughes and Megan Keller. After that, they shift to discussing two top Boston Bruins prospects and current Boston College men's hockey players, James Hagens and Dean Letourneau (21:08). During this hockey segment, they talk about the growth of hockey in America, the difference in accessibility of the sport in comparison to basketball and baseball, and how sports can teach life lessons (1:00:46). They follow this up by talking about the Bruins' decision to draft Hagens and who they would build an NHL franchise around in the short-term and long-term windows (1:32:59). Then, the group moves on to chatting about the NBA and the current states of the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics (1:44:52). The panel gives their opinions on what to expect in Jayson Tatum's return to the Celtics lineup (1:54:51). Following that, Sam compares how the NBA has handled the unsportsmanlike conduct incidents of Luguentz Dort versus those of Draymond Green (2:03:00). They discuss the differences that small market franchises face in respect to big market clubs when it comes to building a winning basketball team (2:12:06). Moreover, the group debates whether or not the spending habits of the Los Angeles Dodgers are bad for baseball (2:23:36) and offer their thoughts on what moves the New England Patriots and New York Giants should make this offseason (2:34:08).

In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by sports icon Mark Mulvoy, who served as the managing editor of Sports Illustrated from 1984-1996. Mulvoy is a graduate of both Boston College High School and Boston College and was a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee as a media honoree in 2023.To begin, Mulvoy outlines where his love for sports began (2:02). He provides examples of mentors he met and connections he maintained along his journey (4:30). Following that, Mulvoy gives insight into his illustrious career which started at the Boston Globe (7:28), before moving to New York to work for Sports Illustrated (SI) in 1965 (8:00). Mulvoy recalls his experience serving as the ghostwriter for Jack Nicklaus and covering the Summit Series in 1972 (10:27). Following that, he talks about his career progression into becoming the senior editor of SI (11:48) and eventually managing editor (12:49). Joey and Mulvoy discuss how the rise of the internet has impacted the sports media industry (13:52-23:18). After that, Mulvoy explains how much of an honor it was to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (23:28-26:29). Further, he highlights the start of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (31:08-32:45), the legend of Sidd Finch (33:07-37:06), the investigation of Pete Rose's gambling scandal (40:44-42:15), and the 1972 Summit Series (42:46-45:00).At the end, Mulvoy shares his Mount Rushmore of Boston sports (46:00) and his favorite golf courses (50:11).

In this episode, Joey catches up on moves from the NBA Trade. He starts the episode by talking about Anthony Davis being traded to the Washington Wizards. Joey praises the Wizards front office for properly executing the franchise's rebuild over the last three years. Following that, he gives his thoughts on the Boston Celtics trading Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic. Then, he breaks down the blockbuster trade between the Utah Jazz and the Memphis Grizzlies that sent two-time All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr to Salt Lake City. At the end, he mentions the Sacramento Kings' deal that sent Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In this episode, Joey provides a thorough breakdown of the Los Angeles Clippers' moves from the NBA trade deadline. Joey starts by giving his thoughts on the James Harden-Darius Garland swap between Cleveland and LA. He explains that it was difficult to see Harden leave but admits that it may be for the better of the franchise to move on and add younger players. Following that, he talks about the Clippers-Pacers trade that sent Ivica Zubac to Indiana in a package that landed Bennedict Mathurin, alongside two first-round picks from the Pacers. At the end, he praises Chris Paul for an excellent NBA career and explains why he wishes things ended differently for CP3.

In this episode, Joey catches up on recent transactions in the NBA, the MLB, and the NFL. He gives his opinion on the Atlanta Hawks trading Trae Young to the Washington Wizards and the Cavaliers trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings. After that, Joey talks about the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Alex Tucker, Bo Bichette agreeing to a deal with the New York Mets, and the Chicago Cubs inking a deal with Alex Bregman. At the end, he breaks down recent head coaching hires in the NFL, including John Harbaugh landing a deal with the New York Giants. Joey provides his opinion on the current state of the Pro Bowl ahead of Tuesday night's showdown on ESPN.

In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by his former basketball teammate and current professional basketball player for FC Gaia in Portugal, Jake Harrison. Harrison played collegiate basketball for Western New England (WNE) where he was an All-American selection and an integral part of the Golden Bears' trip to the NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen in 2025.At the start of the episode, Jake details his love for the game (1:55) and why he chose 22 as his jersey number (8:35). Following that, Jake breaks down what it was like winning the Conference of New England (CNE) Championship in 2025, WNE's first conference title in men's basketball since 2001 (9:38). Jake describes what it was like playing in the NCAA Division III tournament (12:40) and how he found he was the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player of the Year and an All-American selection in the 2022-23 season (16:06). Then, they rewind to high school to highlight the moment that Jake's game took a big jump at Boston Latin School (18:40). After that, Jake points out which moment stands out most to him from his exceptional college career (21:00). Joey takes a minute to break down Jake's historic numbers during his collegiate career at WNE and where he stands in the program's history books (22:46). Jake gives a look into the work he put in during the offseason to help him excel in college (24:06) and explains how much of an honor it was to be a multi-year captain at WNE (27:47).Moreover, Joey praises Jake for his incredible accomplishments at WNE (30:48) before shifting over to talking about his professional career in Portugal (31:25) and asking about the biggest differences from college (33:10). Furthermore, Jake provides insight into FC Gaia's practice regimen (34:07), how the season has gone thus far (36:00), and how he deals with the the pressure that comes with playing professional basketball (37:47). Jake reveals what the transition has been like living overseas (40:56), how he spends his free time (42:13), and his favorite dish in Portugal (44:20). Additionally, Jake discusses his coolest experience overseas outside of playing (45:05) and how the EuroProBasket European Summer League in June of 2025 helped him (49:21).At the end, they preview the Chargers-Patriots Wild Card matchup (56:33).

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Cliff Gedeon, a longtime close friend and a Boston sports aficionado. To start the episode, they talk about the surprise season for the New England Patriots (0:43). During this segment, they answer whether or not Drake Maye will win the NFL MVP award over Matthew Stafford (1:53). They agree on which team is the biggest threat in the AFC for the Patriots and quickly preview their Wild Card Weekend showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers (9:05). Joey and Cliff review the generational 2024 NFL Draft quarterback class, which leads to Joey mentioning the Chicago Bears as the most overlooked NFC club. Then, they discuss the underwhelming 2025 Kansas City Chiefs season (31:30) and question whether or not Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (36:05) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (40:28) will retire. Following that, they move onto praising the Boston Celtics for their impressive performance during a season that was expected to be a gap year and answer whether or not they believe Jayson Tatum will return by the end of the season (45:17). They debate whether or not Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Anthony Davis will be traded (55:12). Next, they revisit some of their favorite memories from high school baseball, including their 2017 MCSAO championship title (1:05:21). At the end, Cliff breaks down his Mount Rushmore of his favorite Boston athletes.

In this special episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by a Boston icon and food review influencer Tommy DeVito (@devitofoodreviews on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok). At the beginning, DeVito talks about the start of his social media journey (0:56) and which reviews have stood out the most to him thus far (4:05). Following that, DeVito provides insight into what his experience was like recording food reviews with some iconic guests from the sports world, including former Boston Red Sox third baseman and World Series champion Will Middlebrooks, and current Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon (13:14). Then, Joey asks DeVito which three cities stood out most to him along his food review journey (20:06) and what his current best recommendations are for restaurants in Boston (21:53). After that, DeVito lists some people and places he hopes to include in a review in the future (28:37). Afterward, they switch over to discussing Boston sports, including the success of the Patriots (35:34) and the Celtics (39:38). At the end, they highlight their Mount Rushmore of favorite Boston athletes (43:40). --------- Be sure to check out Tommy's food reviews at DeVitoFoodReviews on Instagram and TikTok. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devitofoodreviews?igsh=MWVjaDNqdjRneGw2dg== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devitofoodreviews?lang=en

In this episode, Joey breaks down eleven trade packages that he created over the last week for James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan. Joey prefaces with the fact that it is difficult to estimate what a player's trade value is in the current market, since a player's return depends on their age, contract, and production.

In this episode, Joey provides his thoughts on two NHL trades from a few weeks ago. First, he reviews the deal that sent star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild, in exchange for a package that included defenseman Zeev Buium and a 2026 first-round pick. Following that, he talks about the trade that sent Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry. Joey highlights the fact that both goalies have struggled in their new homes, with Jarry being placed on the injured reserve after just three games in Edmonton.

In this episode, Joey breaks down his thoughts on the current state of the Los Angeles Clippers who stand at 6-20 on the year, holding the third worst record in the NBA. Joey argues that it is best for the Clippers to start the rebuild now and move on from their best assets in order to recoup future draft capital. In this segment, he provides a look into potential trade packages that the Clippers can look for before the February trade deadline.

In his celebratory 400th episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by returning guest and longtime NHL executive Michael Santos. Santos gives an inside look into the roles of Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations for an NHL team. To start, Santos discusses the interview process of prospects for the NHL Draft and how trade talks develop between clubs. Additionally, Santos updates listeners on his soon-to-be released software application, Hockey Intelligence Agency (HIA), which will allow hockey fans to act as the general manager of their favorite team. HIA will help users compare a player’s talent and their production from one professional league versus a player from another (e.g., the USHL vs. OHL). Following that, Santos talks about the growth of the NHL, including potential expansion and the rise of the salary cap. Also, Santos breaks down the NHL’s new long-term injured reserve rule and what an executive’s strategy is for salary arbitration cases.

In this episode, Joey catches up on NFL headlines, including Philip Rivers' return to the NFL, following Daniel Jones' season-ending injury. During this segment, Joey praises Jones for an excellent season and for revitalizing not only his career but also the Indianapolis Colts fan base. Also, he talks about Shedeur Sanders' big-time four-touchdown performance from Week 14. Then, Joey shifts to the MLB and discusses Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Philadelphia Phillies and Pete Alonso signing with the Baltimore Orioles. At the end, he gives his thoughts on Tarik Skubal's future and questions whether or not he will be traded by the Detroit Tigers.

In this episode, Joey discusses the recent report that Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is contemplating retirement. Joey begins the episode by reviewing Rendon's tenure with the Angels, from his total games missed to his declining offensive production. During this episode, he considers where Rendon's current $245 million contract ranks among the top ten worst MLB contracts of all-time. Joey breaks down mostly expired contracts from the 21st century with only two of the contracts still being active: Rendon's agreement with the Angels and outfielder Kris Bryant's deal with the Colorado Rockies. In this segment, he mentions Stephen Strasburg's seven-year, $245 million contract with the Washington Nationals from 2019, along with Pablo Sandoval's five-year, $95 million deal with the Boston Red Sox from 2014 and Jacoby Ellsbury's former seven-year, $153 million agreement with the New York Yankees from 2013. Joey makes it clear that long-term baseball contracts often end in players not being worthy of the big-time pay due to a decline in production as they age and physically decline with injuries. Oftentimes, players are rightfully paid around the age of 30 years old, due to their strong production in three consecutive seasons prior to hitting free agency.

In this episode, Joey catches up on recent trades in Major League Baseball. He starts off with the Baltimore Orioles trading right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward. Following that, Joey gives his opinion on the Texas Rangers trading second baseman Marcus Semien for New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo. At the end of the episode, he talks about the Red Sox trading right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts and left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Clarke.

In this episode, Joey catches up on some headlines from the world of sports over the last few weeks, including the firings of Brian Daboll and Nico Harrison. During this segment, Joey explains why the New York Giants had no option but to move on from Daboll earlier this month and also defensive coordinator Shane Bowen who was fired today. After that, he moves on to talking about the early-season struggles of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings. Joey makes the case for the Clippers to trade for veteran forward DeMar DeRozan. Following that, he discusses the potential Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty and the strong start to the year for the Detroit Pistons.

In this episode, Joey recaps the 2025 World Series and praises the Los Angeles Dodgers for their late-game heroics in both Game 6 and Game 7 on the road in Toronto. During this segment, he discusses how baseball is a game of inches and how the Blue Jays were so close to winning their first title in over three decades. Joey talks about Yoshinobu Yamamoto's excellence and the clutch performances of Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages, and Will Smith. Additionally, Joey explains why Game 7 was the best game of baseball he has ever watched. At the end, he explains why people need to respect the greatness of the Dodgers. Also, he predicts that Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers and commends the Dodgers for their ability to develop young talent. Before closing the episode, Joey mentions Mike Sirota, the #64 prospect in the MLB's Top 100 Prospects list and the Dodgers' #5 prospect.

In this special episode, Joey is joined by Boston Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo begins the episode by grading the 2025 Red Sox season and assesses the club’s decision to trade Rafael Devers. After that, they discuss the likelihood that the Red Sox land Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso. During this segment, Cotillo contemplates the likelihood that Boston trades for Joe Ryan and predicts what his desired price tag would be from Minnesota’s front office. At the end, the duo answers whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining the game of baseball with their record-breaking payroll and luxury tax bill.

In this episode, Joey previews the 2025-26 NBA season. He starts out with a recap of the offseason, including a breakdown of important trades and top headlines heading into Opening Night. After that, he predicts each of the NBA’s award winners. At the end, he provides hot takes on the standings in each conference and his playoff predictions.

In this episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by the sports maestro Brendan Murray, his former high school baseball teammate. Brendan and Joey start out by discussing the strong start to the Boston Bruins season (0:40-19:45). During this segment, they talk about Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel’s extensions. Following that, the duo moves onto highlighting the recent excellent play of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (19:45-1:00:44). Additionally, they use the growth of Mac Jones and Daniel Jones to argue that quarterbacks need a stable head coach and a consistent offensive system. Next, they transition to baseball and offer a look into the MLB Playoffs and discuss their outlook for the Red Sox offseason (1:00:46-1:18:15). They question whether or not the Red Sox have the potential to sign Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso. After that, they quickly break down their expectations for the Celtics with Jayson Tatum sidelined (1:18:15-1:26:30). At the end, Brendan and Joey give their thoughts on the MLB’s automated ball-strike system (ABS), which will go into place for the 2026 MLB season (1:26:30).

In this episode, Joey last night’s 34-17 victory for the New York Giants over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football. He recaps what happened in the game and praises Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo and Cor’Dale Flott for their heroics.

In this episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by Ken Powtak who covers Boston sports for the Associated Press. Powtak has been a freelance sports journalist for over four decades and offers exceptional insight into the industry. At the beginning, they dive into the offseason plans for the Red Sox, including the futures of Alex Bregman and Trevor Story in Boston. Powtak takes a look back at Craig Breslow's decision to trade Rafael Devers and answers whether or not the Red Sox made the right decision. Joey and Ken discuss the uncertain futures of Masataka Yoshida, Jarren Duran, and Triston Casas. They also contemplate whether or not the Red Sox will be in play for Pete Alonso, Joe Ryan, or Kyle Schwarber. At the end, Powtak highlights some of his favorite memories as a sports journalist and explains how important it is for writers to pay attention to details when crafting a story. Before closing the episode, they provide their outlook for the New England Patriots ahead of their favorable eight-game stretch before their Week 14 bye.

In this episode, Joey provides an update regarding the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs. He updates listeners on what happened in the Reds-Dodgers series. Additionally, he offers a quick recap of Games 1 and 2 in the Tigers-Guardians series, Padres-Cubs series, and the Yankees-Red Sox series and previews the Game 3 showdown for each matchup.

In this episode, Joey previews the 2025 MLB playoff bracket with a thorough outline of each Wild Card matchup. He offers predictions for each series and explains why he believes the Dodgers have what it takes to win the World Series again. Also, he discusses the struggles and the meltdown of the New York Mets.

In this late upload, Joey provides an update regarding the 2025 MLB Wild Card standings and breaks down the historic second half run for the Cleveland Guardians. He also praises Nick Kurtz for an incredible rookie season. At the end, he quickly recaps some storylines from Week 3 of the NFL season, including the Colts improving to 3-0 and the Giants switching their starting quarterback from Russell Wilson to Jaxson Dart ahead of Week 4.

In this episode, Joey breaks down some of the biggest storylines from Week 2 of the NFL season, including Daniel Jones' success in an upset win over Denver and Russell Wilson's top-notch performance against Dallas. Joey also explains why teams like the Cincinnati Bengals need to make it a priority to address their offensive line. At the end, he discusses the Chiefs falling to 0-2 and quickly previews their Sunday Night Football showdown against the Giants. Joey gives his opinion on whether or not Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are on the hot seat.

In this episode, Joey breaks down some of the headlines across College Football from Week 2, including Arch Manning's strong second half against San Jose State and UMass's tough loss against Bryant. He goes into detail about what this loss could mean for the future of the UMass program. Following that, he dives into recapping Week 1 of the NFL season, highlighting Daniel Jones' strong performance against Miami and the Bills-Ravens thriller on Sunday Night Football.

In this episode, Joey delivers a breakdown of his 2025 NFL season predictions ahead of the year's first NFL Sunday. He starts out by breaking down each division with a prediction for each team's win-loss record. Following that, he provides his playoff predictions, including his Super Bowl matchup. At the end, he gives hot takes regarding the award winners at the 2026 NFL Honors ceremony.

In this episode, Joey is joined by the legendary sports guru Mike Hurley for their fourth annual quarterback rankings tradition. Joey and Mike rank all 32 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks based on how they believe each will perform this season. It is important to note that their predictions are based on two different variables, with Joey prioritizing statistics (while considering team situations) and Mike emphasizing a quarterback’s win-loss record. They have a lot of variety in their rankings, leading to a strong debate. At the end, the duo highlight some of the top backup quarterbacks in the league.

In this episode, Joey is live from Faxon Park with the Player of the Game and the captain, Chris “Maddog” McKenna, for postgame interviews following the Sport’s Emporium’s excellent playoff win in Game 1 of the play-in round.

In this episode, Joey interviews the Sports Emporium's two Players of the Game from the club's 15-6 win at Faxon Park on Monday Night. After that, Joey has the honor of speaking with the heart and soul of the team: Chris "Maddog" McKenna. At the end, he provides a quick rundown of the winning lineup.

In this episode, Joey is joined by the player of the game and the captain of the Sports Emporium following a 16-12 victory. At the end, Joey gives a recap of the game and breaks down the lineup.

In this episode, Joey gives his immediate thoughts on the Red Sox’s decision to trade slugger Rafael Devers to San Francisco for four players. At first, Joey breaks down what went into the souring of the relationship between Devers and the Red Sox. After that, he outlines what the Red Sox got in return and explains why he is high on prospect James Tibbs III. At the end, he glances into what this means for the team in the short-term window.

In this episode, Joey talks with the player of the game and the Sports Emporium’s captain after an 18-2 victory at Faxon Park on June 9th.

In this episode, Joey starts off by giving his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers. After that, he moves onto the Red Sox series win against the Yankees and dives into Abraham Toro’s monster game on Sunday Night Baseball. Following that, Joey talks about Juan Soto’s hot streak and supports his play with some advanced metrics. At the end, he talks about the bad luck of the Arizona Diamondbacks with free agency pitching after Corbin Burnes’ season-ending injury.

In this episode, Joey has the privilege of being joined by a special guest in Brian Gagnon to talk all-things Boston Red Sox. Joey and Brian start out by diving into the state of the Red Sox and their current struggles with runners in scoring position and in one-run games. Following that, they give their thoughts on Roman Anthony's potential call-up to the Majors and debate whether or not the Red Sox would actually trade Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu. Towards the end, they close the episode with two special segments: their all-21st-century Red Sox lineups and their all-time Red Sox lineups. They highlight some of their top nostalgic memories watching Koji Uehara and Manny Ramirez. To finish the episode, Brian gives his quick thoughts on the Boston Bruins hiring former player Marco Sturm to be their next head coach.

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined again by former Boston College football defensive lineman Spencer Bono to talk all-things NFL Draft. Now that the dust has settled, they recap the headlines of the draft, including Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round and James Gladstone swinging for the fences with a major trade-up for Travis Hunter. Following that, they break down their favorite draft picks and highlight which team drafts they liked the most. At the end, they give an in-depth look into the drafts of the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals.

In this episode, Joey breaks down the Sports Emporium’s 9-7 win at Faxon Park from Wednesday night in the Quincy Men’s Softball League. He is joined by the captain and the player of the game for two interviews.

In this episode, Joey begins by recapping the results of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and gives some insight into the bad luck for the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz. Following that, he gives his thoughts on the current matchups between the Pacers-Knicks and Timberwolves-Thunder. After that, he moves onto the MLB and provides an update on the recent struggles of the Boston Red Sox, including the loss of Alex Bregman. Following that, he quickly looks into the Paul Skenes trade rumors and the struggles of the Colorado Rockies. At the end, he debates whether or not the Baltimore Orioles’ window has closed.

In this special episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Michael Santos, a longtime NHL front office executive. They start off by talking about his love for the game of hockey and his time as a collegiate hockey player at Boston College in the 1980s (1:12). From there, Santos provides a look into his breakthrough into the NHL as an intern for the league office in New York City (15:02), which later led to a full-time job in Special Events for the NHL. Santos mentions his contribution to the inaugural NHL Skills and Hardest Shot competitions during the 1990 All-Star Weekend. Following that, Santos gives insight into his time as the Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations for the New York Islanders (32:33), Florida Panthers, and Nashville Predators. During this segment, Santos highlights a few of his top acquisitions and points out the difficulties that come with operating under a budget and a salary cap. Santos gives a behind-the-scenes description of a new software that he has developed called "Team 33," which will give hockey fans the chance to be the General Manager of their favorite team (52:44). This leads into Santos discussing some of the qualities he looked for in a player (1:10:05) and his thoughts regarding analytics. At the end, Santos speaks about being a professor for multiple institutions (1:17:28), including Georgetown University and Boston College.