Ball So Hard: Recent Episodes
Ricardo Mendoza
Podcast made for the Best fantasy league out there! We discuss all things fantasy football and Basketball as well as the general sports Landscape.
We are back after a 2 week hiatus! We discuss the teams that managed to get in and the ones that just missed out in crucial last week of the season. We begin to preview the first round of the playoffs. We also talk about the potential new member of Ball so Hard
The What IF episode. Like always we talk about all the
matchups but we also get into possible trades that ALMOST happened. We also talk about the history of the league. (Episode 130)
We are back to regular programing! We discuss all the week 9 matchups and where everyone stands in BSH. We also discuss the trade deadline. (episode 129)
A bit of a late post but still all good. We go over all of the week 8 matchups and talk about the week ahead of us. We also get a surprise guest (Episode 128).
We are back! Had to take a week off after some scheduling issues. We talk about all the matchups and some Monday Night Football
Steven talks about his gut wrenching loss after scoring the second highest points in the league. we get into all the week 5 matchups including the mistake I made by not playing Zack Moss. We preview week 6
We are a month into the season! Lots of injuries and tough decisions
to make in our line-ups. We are slowly updating the sound board. We get into all the Week 4 results and get into week 5. (Episode 125)
We get into all of the Week 3 matchups. Steven talks trades. We also talk about Ball so Soft. Week 4 previews. (episode 124)
We recap all of the Week 2 matchups. Steven and myself try to get out of our 0-2 hole. We talk about week 3
We talk about all the week 1 match-ups and bring up some of the best teams from Ball So Soft. (Episode 122)
Steven and myself get into how our 2023 draft went. We get into each team and certain choices in each round. (Episode 121)
We begin talking about the upcoming NFL Season. Possible rule changes and more! (Episode 120)
We talk about all of the playoff drama that went on in both semi-finals. We have a our championship match up. We go into detail for each team and we talk about the implications of the Toilet Bowl. We also discuss things we might put up for vote in our league for next year. (episode 119)
After week off due to illness, we are back to get into the drama in the first week of the playoffs. We cover the matchups in both leagues. We also talk about this weeks matchups and the Toilet Bowl Bracket to see who is still in danger of being demoted. (Episode 118)
Still a very close race for the last spots in the playoffs. We get into all of the matchups and how they affect the current standings. We also discuss different scenarios and how teams can make the playoffs. (Episode 117)
The whole cast is back we talk about everything that happened in week 10. We are very close to the playoffs. We get into the week 11 matchups. (episode 115)
We have a special guest today! The current #1 seed in Ball so Soft who could possibly move up to this league joins us. We get into all the week 9 matchups and talk about week 10.
We are getting past the halfway mark of the season. We talk about some of the NFL trade deadline deals that happened. We get into all the matchups for week 9 (Episode 113)
Patrick is back on the podcast tells us all about Horror nights. We get into everything that happens in Week 7 including some devastating injuries. We talk about all the Week 8 matchups (Episode 112)
We go over all the week 6 matchups and talk about how scoring is historically down over all. We preview all week 7
After a Horrible Thursday Night Game we talk about the disaster that it was. We get into all of the week 4 matchups. The last 2 winless teams finally get on the win column. Would you rather question. (Episode 109)
We go over all the action from week 3 and get into the matchups from the week ahead. (Episode 108)
We do a recap of what happened in week 2 of BSH and we have some undefeated teams going into week 3 playing each other. Also have winless teams playing each other.Patrick dissapoints his biggest fan. (episode 107)
We talk about all of the week 1 match ups and the surprises we got. We get into some NFL news and how they can affect our teams. We also have our first discussion of FAAB. We look ahead to week 2! (episode 106)
Super excited to get back to Fantasy Football! This is the 3rd season of recording this podcast for the Ball so Hard League so we get right into it with all the matchups and we mention some of our early contenders for Ball So Soft. (Episode 105)
It is time to rank how we did in the Draft! We talk about how our drafts went and rank who we think the best teams in the league are (Episode 104)
Today we talk about probably the most important position in fantasy Running Backs! We rank our top 10 and discuss others with high potential. We also talk about our draft order.(Episode103)
We begin diving into each position in fantasy football and we begin with the QBs. We also have a controversial question of the day, (Episode 102)
Getting back into the football mode we predict our division winners. We discuss how we are going to choose draft order and we also have a would you rather question. (Episode 101).
For our 100 episode we take a break from sports and tackle a bunch of different would you rather questions. Patrick asks us deep, Deeper, and Deepest questions! Had a lot of fun doing this!
We go over our last position of our 2021 Review and talk about the Top TEs in Fantasy. We also do our first mock draft of 2022 and go through each pick.(episode 99)
We continue our recap on the top Fantasy finishers from last year as we begin to prepare for the 2022 season. Steven has a couple of questions for us. (including an adult one lol). (Episode 98)
After a few Months off the Ball so Hard Podcast is back! We talk to our resident Suns Fan Patrick about the whooping the Suns took. Talk a little NFL Draft and Dynasty Fantasy Football implications. Steven gives us a very interesting question.
After a very long break we get into all of the big moves in the NFL! Also some Random conversations. (episode 96)
We get into where the Running Backs finished in 2021 and how we feel about them going forward. We also get into the Calvin Ridley News, Rodgers extension , and the Wilson trade! (Episode 95)
We take a look back at all the QBs that finished inn the Top 12 in Fantasy Football. We discuss some off-season storylines. We also have a would you rather question! (episode 94)
We get onto the NFC and AFC Championship games. Discuss the amazing game that was Rams vs 49ers! We also get into NFL Storylines (Episode 92)
We talk about all the NFL playoff drama! Some offseason storylines and everything going on in the NFL (episode 91)
We discuss a little bit about the current outbreak of covid. We also talk about the NFL Playoffs and possible rule changes to the BSH league (episode 90)
It is championship week! We talk about the disappointments from the week before.Patrick points out some discrepencies in the rosters and we get into the Championship matchup.
It was a rough week 15 in Football! We look into the matchups the week before and start looking ahead. We talk about some of the horrible luck that Patrick had plus looking at the Semifinal. (Episode 88)
We discuss the all of the craziness that happened Week 14. The mistakes and the good plays we all made. We may have an idea for last place punishment. Steph and Frances join us for a segment of Hot of Not.
After a couple of very close matchups in week 13 we get into the specifics on who needs what in order to make the playoffs. We talk about the decisions that decided our fates. We also talk about point differentials and what team we could root for. Steven and Patrick plan to collude. (Episode 86)
A completely un-edited version of the Podcast! A little behind the scenes look at our pre-recorded conversations. We talked about the horrible luck Patrick has suffered with RBs. We get into the last chance matchups for some teams. We also talk about the hottest coaches in the NFL.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! it was a crazy week in the BSH league. Davy absolutely goes nuclear on Joaquin. Others with very low scores just happen to play each other. We get into all the Week 12 matchups. (Episode 84)
Late podcast this week. Steven faces some technical issues. We Talk about some of the trades we explored for our on teams. Update on the Ball so Soft League. Get into all the week 11 Matchups! (episode 83)
We get into all the weird stuff that happened in Week 9. We also suggest some trades that could be made in the BSH league. Steven actually has a question ready for us. Patrick surprises us with a question of his own. (episode 82)
We go over all the week 8 Matchups. Patrick hides his face from us. We also get into a slight discussion about the Calvin Ridley situation
It is a crazy Week 7 rundown after all the crazy byes that everyone had. We talk about all the matchups for week 8. We also introduce some new sounds. We get into a discussion about FAAB and Alex chimes in. (Episode 80)
We get into all the week 6 matchups and all the transactions that need to happen to have a starting line-up. Patrick takes a page out of Alex's book (episode 80)
We talk about some interesting matchups in the BSH league. The battle of the Alexs, the battle of the best friends between Alan and Juria, the Battle of the mortal enemies between Steven and and Frances. The battle of the Mendozas. We also talk about all the matchups from the week prior and the John Gruden Scandal. (episode 79)
After week of close matchups we introduce new sounds to the soundboard! We get into all the week 4 matchups! We discuss the waiver system. (episode 78)
We talk about all the matchups in week 3. My disappointing loss to New Alex and the beast of a team that Davy has. We also think of new ideas for sounds. We speculate on who would be available on waivers. Preview of week 4. (Episode 77)
We get into all the week 2 Matchups as Patrick loses yet another RB. We talk about the upcoming match ups. I talk about my heartbreaking loss to Patrick. Steven tries to trade his Defense for anything. Episode 76
We get into all the week 1 matchups! Patrick tells us about his trip to So-Fi Stadium! The hosts of the podcast go 3-0. We have a surprise guest! and a new idea for punishments for last place! Episode 75
After a long hiatus we are back! We are talking all the matchups in the BSH league. We talk about the Draft and the trade that has already gone down. A fun return to the podcast (Episode 74)
It is officially Fantasy football season! We rank our top QBs in Fantasy Football and give the best case scenario for each! (episode 73)
We finally get closure on the the NBA Season! Patrick walks us through his grieving process and we discuss the current NBA Free Agency. We also announce this years Fantasy Draft order! (Episode 72)
With the NBA Finals all tied up we talk about the key moments in game 4. We start getting into fantasy football season and do the very first mock draft of the year! (episode 71)
After a week off we get right in the NBA Finals! Patrick gets to gloat as the Suns take game one and look like the better team. We also make our predictions on all of the NFC division winners.
Today turned into a full NBA podcast! We talk about the the crazy finish of the Suns/Clippers. The crazy game 7 that was played between the Nets/Bucks. What happened to Ben Simmons and all the young stars making a name for themselves during these NBA Playoffs. (Episode 69) Giggity
It is a mix of everything today! Patrick gets to rave about his Suns and CP3! Who else can actually stand in their way. We get into how CP3 can be viewed all time if he wins a title. We make our very early predictions on the division winners in the AFC and we wish Steph (my Wife!) a very Happy Birthday! (episode 68)
After a small hiatus we discuss the unfortunate early exit of the Lakers. Patrick gets to gloat that his Suns took out the defending Champ. We also talk about the remaining teams in the playoffs and what we expect the NBA Finals to look like. Lastly we talk about the Mayweather v. Paul fight and our new promotional company! (episode 67)
Steven, Patrick and Myself discuss all fantasy relevant players in the 2021 NFL Draft. How quick of an impact can Kyle Pitts have? Can Trey Lance live up to the Hype? Why does Joe hate Justin Fields? All of the drama in GB! We also talk a little basketball and Play in games. (episode 66)
We talk about every team in the AFC and how their draft went. We also talk about the fantasy implications the rookies will have on their respective teams and how they affect the Vets there. Some Dynasty Football Talk and Steven's Question of the Day! (episode 65)
We have a new Basketball Champion! Steven takes the Ball So Hard Basketball Championship! It was a devastating loss for me after a close matchup all week. We look back on how much we would change from our starting line up and we look back at our basketball draft. (episode 64
The Championship Matchup is decided! It comes down to Steven and Myself! We talk about our semi-final matchup and how I pulled off the miracle! We also get into the NBA Playoffs and the possible play in games. It was a very fun one hope you guys enjoy! (episode 63)
The semi-finals in the BSH league are decided! The top 4 teams competing this week to get a shot at the belt! Patrick talks about his disappointing week. I'm not feeling good about my matchup and its only been 2 days. Steven and Joe in a nail biter. (episode 62)
Steven, Patrick and myself (Rick) talk about all of the receivers that finished in the top 12 in 2020 in Fantasy Football. We go over the list that we made back in July and see how many we actually got right. We also talk about who might be on the way out and who might be on the way into the top 12 in 2021. (episode 61)
Steven, Patrick, and myself talk about all of the relevant matchups of the week. The last playoff spot was secured by Alex. Davy gets KOd by a season high from Steph. We talk about the bet Patrick and I have. We get into Players that we hate. (Episode 60)
Steven, Patrick, and myself talk about all of the lopsided victories. We talk about the playoff scenarios, and the people that already clinched the bye week. We also talk about some of favorite players outside our favorite teams. (Episode 59)
We get into all of the week 14 matchups. Some overall low scores. Steven with some bad luck playing the highest scoring team. Two playoffs left to figure and some key games this week. Steven asks us about Kevin Durant (Episode 58)
Steven, Patrick and myself get into all of last weeks matchups includingmy horrible loss to Alex. We also talk about the big trade that went down this week. Patrick and myself need to catch Steven in the prediction column. We get into all of the week 14 matchups (Episode 57)
Steven, Patrick and I get into all the the week 13 matchups in the BSH League. Steven is disappointed in last weeks loss to Alan. We talk about the upcoming trade deadline and Patrick has a particular player he would like to trade for. (Episode 56)
We are back after a small hiatus! We get into all the matchups from week 11 and 12. Steven and Patrick enjoy my most recent loss to the last place team. We get into detail with the main event! Very Fun Pod. (episode 55!)
Steven, Patrick and myself go over the Top 12 Running Backs in Fantasy! We had some big misses as well as some hits! We give our thoughts on who could take a step up next year. We also get into some current NFL news including the non-request from Russell Wilson.
Its week 10 in the BSH League. Steven, Patrick, and myself talk about all the matchups from the previous week. My undefeated streak is snapped! Steven gives me a hard time about my trades and so much more.
We dive into all the week 8 matchups in the BSH League. We talk about the moves Joaquin is making to try and escape his poor start. Patrick throws bad juju on Steph. Alex suffers another close loss. We get into some of the possible trades that Steven wants to make.
Steven, Patrick and myself (Rick) go over the Top 12 QBs in Fantasy for the 2020 season! We do a rewind on where we had QBs ranked compared to where they finished. We also discuss possible QBs changing teams and how we view each situation moving forward.
We are nearly halfway through the season and teams are really starting to show if they are contenders or pretenders. We talk about the matchups from week 7. Patrick and Steven discuss a trade on the podcast. We also talk SB LIV. This is episode #50! appreciate those who put up with us!
Patrick is back from Hiatus! There is only 1 undefeated team in the BSH league. We all discuss how close Steven was to beating me.We get into all of the the Week 7 matchups. Kayla picks her favorite team. We slightly discuss the Stafford trade!
It is a two man show today as Patrick takes a sick day. Steven and I go over all over the matchups from the previous week. Its a matchup of undefeated teams as Steven and I make a bet (sort of). We also talk a little Super Bowl.
We get into last weeks matchups in the BSH league! Talk about the blockbuster trade that sent Harden to Brooklyn. Steven flexes on Patrick. We also discuss a little football at the end!
Steven, Patrick and I talk about all of the matchups from last week in the Ball So Hard Basketball league. I get to gloat a little bit on the Podcast since I won my matchup vs Patrick! We also get into some of the weekends football playoff matchups.
It is a full house for the Podcast! Steven and I are joined by the Ball So Hard Finalists! They tell us all about their championship matchup. We go over each NFL Playoff Game this weekend and make our Super Bowl Predictions!
Its the first episode of the year! Steven, Patrick, and I get into all the week 1 matchups. Steven is upset no one said anything about his team name. Patrick is happy I lost Durant due to Covid. We try to make sense of what to do with Covid situations with our players.
Steven, Patrick, and I rank the teams in the Ball So Hard League! We get deep into everyones team and talk about how this new format affects the league. We also talk a little bit about our football season.
Due to my weird schedule this last week I was not able to record a regular podcast so Im solo on this one. It is Avery short pod so I just put in my two cents on who I believe will win the 2020 Ball so Hard Title!
Its draft day in the Ball So Hard League! Steven Patrick and I record the podcast live during the draft. I manage to piss off my wife and Steven and we criticize everyone else's picks. This was a fun one.
I am very sad to be bounced out the playoff. Steven is happy he's avoided the toilet bowl. We get into the pretty good detail in the Semifinal Matchups!
Steven and I do our best to break down the upcoming NBA season. We are joined by our resident Suns fan Patrick. Talk about some of the big offseason moves. We also do the lottery for our NBA Fantasy draft!
The Playoff bracket is set! We go over everything that happened week 13 and how we got to the playoffs. We also talk about the battle to avoid being the toilet bowl champion. Steven gives us his random thought for the day.
Steven has given up on this league and is now focused on dynasty. He has a few choice words for Patrick! We get pretty deep into how each eligible player can still get into the Fantasy playoffs (sorry Davy).
Happy Thanksgiving! Steven and I get into week 11. We actually get a little confused from the games that have already been played. We try to figure out the COVID situation in the NFL. We also get in Week 12 matchups with BIG playoff implications.
Three weeks left in the Fantasy season! Steven and I talk about our "radio silence" last week. We get into toilet bowl details. The playoff picture in the Ball so Hard League gets a little clearer. Also my new beef with Patrick.
Steven and I go over all the week 9 results. Juria continues her streak of narrow losses. Steven and I talk about our failed attempts at trades. We also talk about our impending matchup vs each other.
Steven and I review last weeks matchups. Steven talks about the multiple heartbreaks he suffered this week. We discuss some of the trades that went down and we look ahead to week 9!
Steven and I discuss all of the Week 7 results plus Week 8 Matchups! We also due a pretty deep dive into the each team and where they stand the rest of the season!
Steven and I talk about last weeks matchups! My team pulls off a miracle! We also talk about a sus trade. Lastly we get into the week 7 matchups including one with my wife!
Steven and I recap everything that happened week 5 in the Ball so Hard League. We discuss the recent trades that were made. We look forward to week 6 and make our predictions!
Rewind of week 4! Steven and I discuss the matchups going into week 5. If we sound a little depressed its because we are!
Steven and I go over all the the week 3 results. Steven sounding pretty depressed after 2 straight losses. We breakdown the week 4 matchups. Plus a special appearance from Kayla
Full Recap of Week 2 in the Ball So Hard League. Steven trying to pull me out of the darkness after starting 0-2. Steven roots for his fantasy team more than his football team. New Alex is most likely hustling everyone! Lastly Steven and I make our predictions for week 3
Steven and I discuss the results from last week in the BSH league. We also make predictions on week 2. I also get to do some gloating after the Rams beat the Cowboys!
Steven and I talk about who we think has the best teams post draft, it was a lot of fun to talk about but probably going to get some backlash. We also choose the winners going into week 1.
Steven and I are joined by Joe and we discuss the first few episodes of Hard Knocks. Steven consistently tries to make me mad. We also start talking about how excited we are for the football season!
This was a very difficult podcast to record. Steven and I look back at our emotions when we heard the news about Kobe. We are also joined by one of the biggest fans that I know and he opens up about his struggles in dealing with Kobe's passing. We tried to bring up the good times but honestly is was very difficult.
Steven and I talk about who is going to win the respective divisions in the NFC. Steven defends his cowboys. I won't stand for anymore Rams disrespect! Brief appearance by Kayla. There are some surprises in this particular episode!
Training Camps are open and we begin to give our thoughts on who the division winners in the AFC will be. How COVID can affect the upcoming season. Also some random thoughts about all other sports finally on track.
We talk about the Ratings that Madden gives the players. Steven defends his boy Dak. I tell Steven about my Micheal Thomas dream.
We talk about the past Fantasy basketball season in the Ball So Hard League. We talk about the upcoming NBA season and a surprise guest!
We do our second mock draft of the Year! we are joined by Joe and draft head to head to head!
Steven and I finish up our Rankings with the WR! Definitely some surprises this episode.
Unfortunately we come the final two episodes of The Documentary. We discuss the rivalry that developed with the Bulls and the Jazz plus our final thoughts on the series as a whole.
We talk about the next 2 episodes of the Last Dance. Also Kayla makes a couple appearances.
We take a break from our usual fantasy sports to talk about the ESPN "Last Dance" Special.
We Interview Alan Lara who ended up in last place in our fantasy football league but also finished as the #1 seed in basketball. We also go over the approved rule changes. We finish out Podcast talking trades!