Empire Sports Talk: Recent Episodes
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A weekly show for those with a passion for all things sports, hosted by Roman Janeiro. If you love talking sports, listen in
On this episode, we say goodbye to the Oakland Athletics and the Coliseum by breaking down owner John Fisher's colossal screwup, Bay Area reactions, and how Fisher's letter made things so much worse. All that and more on this week's Empire Sports Talk.
On this episode, Shohei Ohtani makes history AGAIN, Jerry Jones keeps talking himself out of a championship, and the MLB Postseason chase heats up as the league enters its final week!
On this episode, should Tua call it a career? Minor leaguer Derek Bender gets cut for tipping pitches, and the reason why Deion Sanders has to squash so many rumors about Colorado football. All that and more on the special BIRTHDAY episode of Empire Sports Talk.
On this episode, the NFL is back! Dak gets PAID, Josh Allen has something to prove, and Ja'Marr Chase oversteps his bounds. All that and so much more on this NFL edition of Empire Sports Talk.
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Is Jerry Jones his own worst enemy in Dallas?
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Team USA QB Darnell Doucette doubles down on NFL
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Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen makes MLB history
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Does Marcell Ozuna have a case for NL MVP?
All that and more on the latest episode of Empire Sports Talk.
This week's episode is all about the NFL. We go division by division, team by team, predicting the NFL standings and playoff seeds. Roman even makes his way-too-early Super Bowl prediction.
On this week's episode, we recap the 2024 Paris Olympics, evaluate some on the high-profile rookies in their first NFL preseason action, and wonder if MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's statement following the All-Star Game was going too far...
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On this week's episode, we're joined once again by professional basketball player Beau Beech to talk all things NBA, WNBA, NCAA and international ball.
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On this week's episode, we celebrate the Florida Panthers winning a wild Stanley Cup. We analyze the NBA Draft, as well as the effect of Paul Skenes on Major League baseball. Also, will Trevor Bauer sue the league for boxing him out?
On this week's episode we celebrate the Boston Celtics winning the 18th NBA championship, dissect the JJ Redick hiring by the Lakers mourn the losses of Willie Mays & Jerry West, and much more!
On this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk, we determine if Chennedy Carter's hit on Caitlin Clark was malicious & why it seems like Clark is being shunned by the WNBA. We also react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals and dissect the news of Tucupita Marcano's lifetime ban from Major League Baseball.
On this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk, we breakdown Roman's trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh, explain how incorporating Negro League records into Major League Baseball is a game-changer, and preview the NBA Finals by dissecting how we got here.
On this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk, we celebrate Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut, discuss the NBA quote of the year, deep dive into why everything isn't rosy in Boulder, and MUCH MORE!
On this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk, we celebrate Reggie Bush FINALLY getting his Heisman Trophy back, make an NBA Finals prediction and break down the first few rounds of the NFL Draft.
On a PACKED episode of Empire Sports Talk, we discuss the latest noise out of Coach Prime's Colorado programs, an NBA lifetime ban, how incredible numbers from the NHL this year puts cements Gretsky's GOAT status as insurmountable and SO MUCH MORE!
On this week's episode, we update the Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara drama, a World Series favorite loses an ace, a head coaching gamble is backfiring in the NBA...and so much more! Don't miss out!
On this week's episode, we celebrate the return of Major League Baseball, breakdown the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, and lay out possible next steps for Bronny James as he declares for the NBA draft and enters the transfer portal.
On second episode of the week, I elaborate on my experiences with Michael Rubin and his company, explain why it's a good thing that MLB The Show 24 is adding a women's storyline, and congratulate Joey Votto on signing a minor league deal with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays.
On this week's episode, we dive into LeBron James and Caitlin Clark respective scoring accomplishments, the arrogance of Caleb Williams, and the reason why Fanatics' response to the MLB uniform controversy is absolutely tone-deaf.
On this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk we talk all things Major League Baseball. With Spring Training games underway, we go division by division and look ahead to the 2024 regular season.
On this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk: How did a 101-win team just get better? Is it too early to put Mahomes up there with Brady and Montana? Is the 65-game rule a bad metric for NBA awards? Does Kevin Durant belong in the GOAT conversation? So many questions to answer...let's go!
On this episode of Empire Sports Talk, we talk about head coaching openings, a ludicrous firing in Milwaukee, and the newest members of baseball's hallowed hall. You don't want to miss it!
On this episode of Empire Sports Talk, we talk about NFL coaching openings, including a potentially unlikely successor in Dallas whenever they decide to move on from McCarthy. NFL playoffs, a new potential home for LeBron to finish out his career, and SO much more!
On this supersized, NFL-heavy episode of Empire Sports Talk, we gear up for the playoffs! We dissect the legendary careers of Nick Saban and Bill Belichick as they move on in their careers and welcome their surprising successors. Is Nick Sirianni on the hot seat? Is Panthers owner David Tepper destroying the organization? All of that and SO much more on this jam-packed episode.
Draymond Green reinstated: is a 12-game absence long enough? The NFL playoffs are on the way. Is Jim Harbaugh a lock to return to the league following Monday's National Championship Game? All that and more on this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk!
In this episode we react to the four College Football Playoff teams, discuss Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking contract with the Dodgers, Draymond Green's indefinite suspension and much more!
On this week's episode, we talk about Megan Rapinoe's controversial retirement comments, Draymond Green's latest suspension, Joshua Dobbs' improbable run in Minnesota, and much more!
On this week's episode, we dive into why we believe that Shohei Ohtani should sign the Angels qualifying offer, Jim Harbaugh's suspension, his coaching future, and what the Carolina Panthers should do with Bryce Young if they land the number one pick in the NFL Draft for the second straight year. All of that and more on Empire Sports Talk.
On this week's episode, we break down the ''resolution'' to the James Harden drama, look back at the Texas Rangers' improbable run to the World Series title, and so much more!
On this week's episode, we're joined by Minnesota Twins RHP prospect Austin Schulfer. We talk about his baseball journey, the state of the game, and what it's like to be on the doorstep of the Major Leagues.
In this episode, we touch on Caleb Williams making demands of the NFL, Gilbert Arenas taking shots at yet another NBA legend, Michigan football facing an investigation, and so much more!
In this episode, we break down the long-awaited Damian Lillard trade, the MLB Postseason, and the implications of USC QB Caleb Williams reportedly dictating his NFL future.
In this super-sized episode of Empire Sports Talk, we're joined for the first time in our new space by friend of the pod, Bruce Bradley, where we talk all things Jonathan Taylor, the White Sox culture problems, and play a game of ''Great or Great at Something'' with members of the NBA 75 list.
On this week's episode, we try to decode the Michael Oher drama, take a look at the way James Harden is losing favor with the NBA and its media, and prepare for the MLB's stretch run to the Postseason.
On this week's episode, we talk about the travesty of Kevin Brown's suspension by the Orioles, the dysfunctional culture of the Chicago White Sox, and first impressions from Week 1 of the NFL preseason.
On this week's episode, Max Scherzer exposes the Mets, An SEC coach criticizes conference realignment, and Gilbert Arenas is the latest NBA talking head to say something...interesting. All that and MUCH more on Empire Sports Talk
On this week's episode we discuss why it's a mistake for the Angels not to trade Shohei Ohtani, misleading LeBron-MJ narratives, and the running back disparity in the NFL.
After weeks of speculation, Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the Blazers. The MLB All-Star rosters are set, and a potential 11-year, $550 million contract offer for Shohei Ohtani may be considered ''too low.'' All that and more on this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk.
On this week's episode, we discuss the onslaught on ICE COLD takes from athletes, ESPN's bias when it comes to MLB telecasts, and the travesty that is the Bradley Beal-Suns trade.
On the latest episode of Empire Sports Talk, we discuss the severity of Ja Morant's suspension, Karl-Anthony Towns delivering two of the COLDEST takes in NBA history, a former World Series MVP turning down a Hall of Fame Induction and so much more.
On this week's episode of Empire Sports Talk, we sit down with University of North Florida Men's Basketball Coach, Matthew Driscoll - the man behind the viral "Ballers make plays, dudes are dudes" interview during the 2015 NCAA Tournament - to talk about his coaching journey, that viral moment, and his relationship with Baylor's Scott Drew. This is an interview you won't want to miss!
On this week's episode, we are joined by minor league baseball player Donnie Dewees as we discuss his baseball journey, his views on the new rules in Major League Baseball, and the one rule he'd like to see implemented ASAP.
On this week's episode, we are joined for a very special interview with professional basketball player Beau Beech, as we discuss his journey from college basketball in Jacksonville, Florida to the NBA Summer League, all the way overseas where he now stars for FMP Meridian in Belgrade, Serbia. The sports world is small and full of coincidences - a discovery that is analyzed on ''Empire Sports Talk."
On this special episode of Empire Sports Talk, we sit down with Amateur Scouting Video & Administration Coordinator for the New York Yankees, Joe Wielbruda, to talk all things baseball, rule changes, and his journey from JUCO second baseman to be a part of the most storied franchise in sports.
In this jam-packed episode, we talk all things NBA. Is Adam Silver ruining the NBA? Is Draymond Green out of his depth? Do the Ja Morant issues speak to a deeper issue? All of that and more on this week's Empire Sports Talk.
In the first episode of 2023, we talk about Tom Brady's retirement, the impending quarterback carousel and how LeBron's quest for the NBA's all-time scoring title doesn't automatically push him past Michael Jordan in the GOAT debate.
On this week's episode, we play catch up on all things MLB, NFL and NBA after a break hiatus. We dissect the Kevin Durant drama and the Draymond Green/Jordan Poole fight. The MLB Postseason is underway, which means we say goodbye to an incredible regular season. In the NFL. what's wrong with Denver and can it be fixed?
On this week's episode:
-The Baker Mayfield/Deshaun Watson situation is perfectly on brand for the Cleveland Browns.
-Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal's loyalty to their respective teams exposes the double standard in NBA culture.
-The "film clause" saga with Kyler Murray's contract makes the Cardinals look weak.
On this week's jam-packed episode, 1st round draft pick Benedict Mathurin has words for LeBron. Did Chet Holmgren tank his Orlando Magic workout? A Freddie Freeman reunion in Atlanta? Will Shaq be an NBA owner? All that and SO much more on Empire Sports Talk.
This week's episode is all about a CRAZY week in the NBA. From Steph Curry and the Warriors winning their fourth title since 2015 to a wild NBA Draft, we cover all things basketball. Is LeBron a selfish superstar? Does anyone want Kyrie Irving? All that and more on Empire Sports Talk.
On this week's episode, we recap all the action of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup playoffs, talk about two MLB streaks going in opposite directions, the feud between the PGA and LIV Golf, and how the Los Angeles Angels may have made their worst decision in franchise history.
On this week's episode, we discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBA Finals, the amount of blame that Chris Paul has gotten for the Phoenix Suns' playoff exit, and more.
On this week's episode we talk about player loyalty, Ryan Tannehill's comments about Malik Willis and the need for professional sports to re-evaluate how end-of-season awards are given out.
On this week's episode, we talk about the wild first round of the NFL Draft, the first round of the NBA playoffs, and we look back at the greatest comeback in Seattle Mariners history!
On this week's episode we congratulate Miguel Cabrera on becoming the 33rd member of the 3,000-hit club, whether Emoni Bates' transfer from Memphis is a sign of the times, the problem with Ben Simmons and Baker Mayfield, and the Grizzles' historic Game 3 comeback*.
*Episode recorded prior to Grizzles-Timberwolves Game 4
On this week's episode, we discuss the NBA Play-In Tournament, a set of twin brothers making MLB history, and the Cleveland Cavaliers' epic collapse.
On this week's episode, we take a look back at March Madness, dive into the Ronald Acuna Jr. drama with Freddie Freeman and dissect what makes NBA super teams "super."
On this episode, we tackle Bruce Arians and his sudden departure from coaching, Keven Durant's comments on jersey retirement and how the Lakers are proving that the NBA playoff format needs an overhaul.
On the season premiere of the ALL NEW Empire Sports Talk, we discuss the wild NFL free agency, if LeBron James' most recent accomplishment has him at GOAT status, the Freddie Freeman saga with the Braves, and what loyalty really means.