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At the intersection of sports and culture is always an interesting conversation. Listen each week to hear host Will Hyland breakdown all the top stories in the world of sports and entertainment.
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Will breaks down the Red Sox loss in a three game Wild Card series against the New York Yankees, and also looks ahead to the future and what Boston might need to do this off-season to get back to a World Series.
Will analyses predicts the outcome of this week’s Red Sox vs Yankees American League Wild Card Series.
Will and Diezel debate which Eastern Conference teams have the best chance to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.
Will gives his biggest winners and losers of the NFL for week two, including a deep look at the Patriots win over the Dolphins. He later takes a trip through the MLB Wild Card Races for the American and National Leagues.
Will breaks down the biggest winners and losers of week one of the NFL season, before diving into the Red Sox chances to win the AL East. Later, he provides his seemingly controversial take on the Phillies ball bandit situation.
Will and Cam break down all the top storylines in the NFL heading into the brand new season, including in depth conversations about each of the conferences and divisions. Lastly, they make their Super Bowl picks.
In this episode, Will and Cam cover a wide range of sports and life topics. They dive into Arch Manning’s outlook for the upcoming season, what Bill Belichick might look like on a college sideline, and Cam’s NASCAR road trip that led to an unexpected encounter with Joe Gibbs—and maybe even convinced Will to give stock cars a chance. Beyond sports, Cam opens up about how meeting Gibbs helped renew his faith in Jesus and how following Christ can change the lives of young men facing real struggles. The guys close with their picks for who could take home the CFP National Championship.
Will & Diezel craft a USA Olympic Team that they believe gives the Americans the best shot at winning gold.
Will breaks down the potential playoff picture in the AFC before visiting quick topics like the recent release of the USA Hockey Olympic Orientation Roster and the ideas surrounding MLB Realignment.
Will break downs the early NFC playoff race, ranking contenders from favorites to long shots and predicting who has the best shot at a Super Bowl run.
Will breaks down the highs and lows of the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline, including the ramifications of trades made (or not made) by his Boston Red Sox.
Will gives awards to the best professional athletes and coaches of the past year.
Will gives awards to the best amateur and Olympic performers of the past year as well as the top teams.
Will hands out his Major League Baseball Awards at the unofficial mid-point of the season. Later, he opines about the state of the Boston Red Sox.
Will and Diezel break down the most recent NHL free agent acquisitions over the last week and debate how each new team will perform. Later, they discuss the implications of an 84-game season as announced in the new CBA.
In this episode, Will opens with a thoughtful discussion on dynasties and parity in professional sports, comparing the landscape of the NBA and MLB. He notes how the NBA has historically been shaped by dominant teams and superstar-driven dynasties, whereas Major League Baseball tends to offer somewhat more parity, with some teams rising to prominence and others embracing mediocrity.Transitioning to the NHL, Will shifts gears to break down recent offseason moves, including notable trades and free agency signings. He highlights how NHL teams are doing their best to navigate the salary cap while trying to build sustainable contenders, and he reflects on how the league’s structure fosters and often rewards balance between parity and the occasional mini-dynasty, like the recent Panthers and Golden Knights runs.
Will and Diezel chat about the newly minted NHL offseason, breaking down the biggest moves and rumors to date. They discuss key trades, upcoming free agents, and which teams are making strong pushes to improve their rosters. Diezel is optimistic about Anaheim and New Jersey, while Will is skeptical about certain contracts and salary cap space issues. They debate potential big signings for Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett as well as the impact of the draft. As the conversation wraps up, both agree that the upcoming season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in years.
Will reacts to the result of the Stanley Cup Final and the Florida Panthers securing their second straight championship.
Will reacts to the new that the Boston Red Sox have traded star slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.
Will looks ahead to the impact Cooper Flagg could have on the NBA. Later, he ponders what Marco Sturm could bring to the Boston Bruins before moving on to discuss resetting expectations for the Boston Red Sox.
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