CB and Clay are excited for more NHL coverage on ESPN in hopes it creates interest in new fans of the sport. We could not have been more wrong on guessing the four MLB teams in the Conference Series. The Brooklyn Nets are moving forward without Kyrie Irving. Did they make the right decision? The Proficient Fans make their predictions on the NBA divisional champions. What dictates how high a school should be ranked in the AP poll? The NFL finishes its investigation on Bruce Allen and the Washington Football Team and Jon Gruden is forced to resign after troubling emails come to light.

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

CB and Clay cover the Fury v Wilder fight. Should LiAngelo Ball be on an NBA roster? We make our MLB postseason predictions. Michigan State moves to 6-0. NFL week 4 recap and week 5 predictions.

Football in London

CB and Clay cover the Lakers outlook for the 2021-2022 season which starts 10/4. How does Kyrie Irving being unvaccinated and not eligible to play in home games affect the Nets season? Michigan State moves to 5-0, but does their play show an undefeated effort? We recap week 3 of the NFL and make our week 4 predictions.

Pick'em Heating Up

USA! USA! CB and Clay recap the Ryder Cup through two days and the crazy energy this matchup has brought to the game of golf. Michigan State wins in overtime against Nebraska at The Woodshed. We recap NFL week 2 pick’em challenge and cover our week 3 picks.

The Woodshed

CB comes into this episode banged up. Luckily, Clay takes over and puts the team on his back. The show must go on! CB and Clay recap week 1 of the NFL and check to see how week 1 pick'em went. We make our NFL week 2 predictions. Michigan State earns a huge win on the road against the Miami Hurricanes. Are you drinking the Spartan Kool-Aid? Either way, Tuck Comin’!

The Flu Episode

GO GREEN! CB and Clay spent their Saturday in East Lansing rooting on the Spartans with family. How did Michigan State look and how do we feel after two games of football? We reflect on the Cowboys vs. Buccaneers game last Thursday. NFL week one predictions are made as the pick’em challenge is now underway.

Spartan Pride

CB and Clay celebrate Michigan State football getting off to a hot start defeating Northwestern on the road. College football is back in full force and there were some awesome games played Saturday. We discuss how much fun tailgating is for sporting events. The Bucs and Cowboys start the 2021 NFL season Thursday.

Wildcat Tamer

CB and Clay look at the Michigan State football schedule and predict the Spartans’ outcome week to week. We look at each division in the NFL and make our predictions on who will win their respective division and who could claim a wild card spot.

NFL Division Predictions

CB and Clay have their most serious discussion to date… about fantasy football! We recap our experience with our dynasty league startup draft and how we feel about our rosters. We also look at everyone’s team in The Other League keeper fantasy league and speak to our draft decisions. Miguel Cabrera joins the 500 club.

The 500 Club

CB and Clay spend the episode discussing nothing but fantasy football. We spend time ranking players at their position and who to draft given certain situations. When an organization adds talent, how can that elevate the players around them?

Fantasy Football Tangent

CB and Clay reflect on Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona to play with PSG. The United States Men's and Women’s basketball teams both won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. The Lakers are loaded with veterans and the Heat and Bulls both improve. Xavien Howard and the Miami Dolphins come to a contractual agreement.

How Far We've Come

CB and Clay speak to Simone Biles’ decision to remove herself from competition. How has the U.S.A. looked so far during the Tokyo Olympics? A trade is made right before the NBA draft sending Russell Westbrook from the Wizards to the Lakers. What will L.A. look like moving forward? The MLB went trade crazy before the deadline. Who made the most waves? The SEC only grows stronger with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas. How does this affect the CFB playoffs? Aaron Rodgers agrees to return as a Packer this season, but makes his voice heard.

Brodie

CB and Clay have a newly branded division rival in the Cleveland Guardians. The Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Phoenix Suns in 6 to win their first championship since 1971. We speak about the NFL and its COVID-19 protocol to prevent breakouts. Is making the vaccination mandatory for coaches and not players fair?

50 Nuggets

CB and Clay reflect on the decision to play Lift Every Voice and Sing before NFL games this season. Peyton and Eli Manning headline alternate Monday Night Football telecast. The Milwaukee Bucks storm back in the NBA Finals to take a 3-2 lead against the Phoenix Suns.

Fear The Deer

CB and Clay talk about Rachel Nichols and her situation with ESPN and Maria Taylor. The Suns are up 2-0 against the Bucks in the NBA Finals. Can Milwaukee recover and handle business at home? Is Ricky Williams a Hall of Fame running back? Was Conor McGregor able to bounce back and win the rubber match against Dustin Poirier in UFC 264?

Rubber Match

Join CB and Clay as they dissect and discuss sports news over a glass of whiskey, or two.