The Adam Gravitz Sports Show: Recent Episodes
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The MLB trade deadline has come and gone and the Dodgers continue to load up with a trade for Skubal. The O's abandon hope with bailing on the Rutschman era. The Nats sell, as expected. Trump cheats at golf and "wins" his golf tournament again with a score that would make North Korea embarrassed.
Lebron made his choice and picked Philadelphia (sort of). The Wizards should be more competitive than Vegas thinks. Adam watched the Odyssey in IMAX.
The best team won the World Cup title, but Trump put himself in the middle of controversy somehow. Baseball is all we have right now--should the Nats be buyers or sellers? Adam and Jack break down the movie Obsession.
It's summertime and the World Cup is heating up. Adam's favorite team, Spain, dominated France in the first semifinal match. Jack is holding out hope that his England squad can pull off the win against Argentina and his most-hated player--Messi. The Wiz are playing it safe by shutting down Dybantsa, Riley, and Johnson from the summer league. Trump continues to embarrass himself and everyone around him. RIP to Mitch McConnell. Oh wait, Lindsey Graham. That's right, he's the one.
With the first pick in the 2026 NBA draft, the Washington Wizards select: AJ Dybantsa! For the first time in a long time, the Wizards have some hope for the future. In addition to picking up a future superstar, the Wiz lock up Trae Young for 4-years--to mixed reviews.
Well, it looks like the Knicks were the team of destiny. The Wizards are a week away from a franchise-defining moment. Sorsby has new plans for next year. Trump had a terrible UFC event.
All the good mojo the Knicks had in their historic undefeated run vanished with the presence of Donald Trump--who was mercilessly booed by the New York faithful. Texas Tech is making a mockery of sports with the Brendan Sorsby situation.
Two giant NFL trades just happened: Myles Garrett to the Rams and AJ Brown to the Patriots. The NBA finals are here and Adam and Jack make their picks.
The Knicks sweep their way into the NBA Finals. More interesting trade rumors surround the Wizards. Jack is a neighborhood dog-catching hero. Trump has his third annual physical of the year--what does "annual" even mean, anyway?
Finally! After years and years of suffering and ping pong draft balls not going their way, the Washington Wizards finally secure the #1 pick in the NBA draft--in a year with clear star power at the top. AJ Dybantsa is (probably) headed to DC!
Well, Adam was wrong about the Pistons. That's ok, he can be right about other picks. Maybe the Wizards will get a top 3 pick in the NBA draft.
The NFL Draft has happened and everyone is out here throwing out letter grades like anyone knows anything. Stop it. The NBA playoffs first round continues and the Pistons are throwing up on themselves like it's a Pete Hegseth presser. The NBA is introducing new anti-tanking rules, just in time for the Wizards to make an upswing. The NCAA is trying to ruin the tournament. Trump had a bad time at the White House Correspondents Dinner--at least that's the story they're telling.
Some big drama in the aftermath of the affair between Dianna Russini of the Athletic and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. The Wizards season is finally over and Adam and Jack look forward to next year--but should Keefe be the coach?
The college basketball season is over and the Wolverines won the whole thing. Good for them. Now the NIL free-for-all has started--has UNC found their new coach in Michael Malone? No matter what, we have about two weeks before we face another risk of nuclear annihilation.
Duke gave us a glorious all-time meltdown and UCONN delivered a historic buzzer beater to lead us into the Final Four. While Trump is ruining the world, Jack ran into some old friends on vacation.
We don't quite have the Cinderellas that we were expecting--but we have a frisky set of teams in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. Hubert Davis is out at UNC after blowing a 19-point lead. It's time to play ball with MLB opening day here--but how to watch?
It's officially the best time of year and now that the stupid Smarch weather is over, we've entered March Madness! Adam reluctantly gives you some pick advice and Jack unveils an assortment of upsets. Adam's 3rd favorite player on the Dolphins got traded.
Lots of wild movement already happening as the NFL free agency period has opened up. Something weird is going on, as the Ravens back out of their Maxx Crosby trade with the Raiders. We're at the amuse bouche period of March Madness as the conference tournaments have just started.
Are you a D-tier friend who leaves a Facebook post on someone's birthday or an S-tier who makes sure your friend is feeling supported? Adam gets into the differences and opens up a bit--he's even got a brush with greatness. We also talk sports.
The Super Bowl is finally here! We've got some unique prop bets for you. The NBA trade deadline is approaching and there have already been some nice moves. Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files more than Jesus is referenced in the Bible.
Adam is thrilled that the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl. A snowstorm has trapped most of the country indoors. There's too much ice and it needs to be eliminated.
Indiana caps off a perfect season, but are they the best college football team ever? The NFL Divisional round had some drama--but more drama sets up an unusual Conference Championship. Jack's on the road on this podcast and Adam is having back troubles, but can the duo tough it out for this episode? You be the judge.
Well here we are and we won't say happy New Year. On a positive note, the Wizards made a sweet little trade for Trae Young. Some so-called experts didn't like it. The College Football Playoff championship is coming up and Adam, as always, has a problem. The NFL Playoffs continue after a delightful wildcard round. Donald Trump continues his destruction of America.
Well, college football is finally (officially) over, as both Florida State and Maryland conclude disappointing 2025 campaigns. The college football playoff rankings have some curious choices. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL week 14 picks.
A season of despair continues in College Park, but have no fear, Coach Locksley will be back for the Terps in 2026. James Franklin signed a deal to coach Virginia Tech. Will he be there for the long haul or is this a stepping stone? The Wizards are historically bad--still. Adam had a delightful Friendsgiving experience. We pick perfect week 12 NFL games.
The Wizards are playing historically terrible basketball and are finding new and interesting ways to lose. Maryland Basketball might be the worst team we've seen since before Len Bias. Maryland Football and FSU Football are looking to move on from their head coaches. But hey, maybe the government will reopen and/or they'll release the Epstein files. Also, we make perfect week 11 NFL picks.
Some blockbuster NFL trade deadline moves include the New York Jets putting on a fire sale. The Wizards look atrocious and not in the fun and frisky way. The first College Football bracket is out and Adam isn't happy for some reason. College Basketball has started and it's too early to tell what's happening. We have perfect week 10 NFL picks.
With both our college football teams on bye this past week, nothing could stop Adam and Jack from having a good weekend. Brian Kelly is out at LSU, which was no surprise. We make perfect NFL week 9 picks.
It's a tough life for two football-loving guys who like the Terps, Seminoles, Dolphins, and Commanders. Maybe we'll stop watching. Probably not. The Wizards kick off their new season with low expectations. Will they meet them? We have perfect Week 8 NFL picks.
Adam and Jack both suffer gut-wrenching losses in football over the weekend, as the Terps blew a 20 point lead over the Washington Huskies and the Miami Dolphins blew a 17 point lead over the Carolina Panthers. Everything is awful. Despite the sadness, Jack and Adam make perfect week 6 NFL picks.
It's a wonderful time for football--unless you're Joe Burrow's toe. Adam and Jack make perfect week 3 NFL picks.
NFL week 1 has come and gone and Adam's in mid-season despair form. Have no fear, however, we still give you perfect NFL week 2 picks. Adam's feeling better about FSU football, which is now ranked #10 (even though rankings don't matter).
Finally, some good news! Fantasy Football drafts are here and we're going to help you stay on your plan and make some good picks. In other sports news, the duo break down the first full week of college football. Also, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged! Yay!
The long wait is over and college football is essentially back. How will our duo's favorite teams fare this year? Will Florida State have a bounce-back season? Can Malik Washington lead the Terps to victory?
Wizards legend, John Wall, has finally announced his retirement. Will #2 hang from the rafters in DC?
The Wizards had three picks in the 2025 NBA Draft and made cromulent, responsible choices. How did Adam grade it? Lisa Murkowski continues to show no spine in the Senate. Trump continues to become a guy who sells random garbage on the street corner with his new line of overpriced perfumes. Enjoy the episode--we'll be taking a few weeks off this summer.
The NBA Draft is here and we can finally stop all the guessing and lying after you listen to this episode of us guessing what the Washington Wizards will do with their pick. Now that Jordan Poole has been traded away, what does that mean for Bub Carrington? Why does Adam hate Jeremiah Fears? Can Ace Bailey end up in Washington?
Trump is celebrating his birthday by rolling the national guard and marines into LA and tanks down the streets of DC. Adam witnesses an epic collapse of his baseball team. Jack and Adam start to ponder who the Wizards will draft in the upcoming NBA draft.
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What a glorious Tuesday to munch on some soft, soft chicken tacos. Mmm mmm good! Despite making it to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks parted ways with their coach, Tom Thibodeau. Was it the right call? Adam likes the prospect of his Florida State Seminoles baseball team traveling the entire country to play in the Super Regionals. Trump continues to do and say the worst things.
It's the end of May and none of our teams are doing anything of consequence. Cool cool. At least Adam hung out with his nephews at the zoo. That's pretty good.
Another year and another lottery ping pong ball short--the Wiz fall from a potential top draft pick all the way to 6. Can they still maneuver into a franchise-saving injection of talent?
We have an exciting stack of NBA and NHL playoff games, but the big story for the show is the Netflix documentary "Untold: Shooting Guards." The duo examine the behind the scenes look at the dramatic events between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton. Maybe you can see Adam's old office in the show.
Lots of weird stuff going on in the world and sports right now. The NFL draft was ruined for both Shedeur Sanders and sports fans as the coverage couldn't go a minute without talking about him. Bill Belichick and his "girlfriend" made case study on the Streisand Effect with a recent CBS interview.
The NFL draft is this week and Adam is excited for the event--despite the lack of top-end prospects. The Orioles stink. Adam had a delightful evening at the Caps playoff game--but did he make a critical error?
The NBA season is over for our hometown Wizards and we dish out the report card. The Dolphins are upsetting Adam... you don't want to miss his reaction to the recent trade rumors. Nico "I'm A Leavin' Here" Iamaleava is pushing college football market boundaries--will it pay off? Trump's reported height and weight are a bit, um, inaccurate.
All good things must come to an end and the same goes for season 3 of White Lotus. Oh, and there was some basketball championship that happened where a certain Gator school won. How was Houston unable to get off a shot at the end? Trump is tanking the economy with tariffs, but at least Adam has found a couple new shows on TV.
The dynamic sports duo is back with some breaking Terps news: Testudo's ballers have a new, uninspiring head coach selection to replace Kevin Willard. Buzz Williams is a high floor pick--but how high is the ceiling? The Final Four is here and it's all 1's. Yay.
Well, that was a sports thing. Mahomes and the Chiefs were outclassed by the Eagles. The big winner of the night? Hangry Joe's wings. Mm-mm-good. Also, triggering maga folks (who had claimed to boycott the NFL previously, probably) were also made at Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. The Wizards are looking more cromulent.
The big game is finally here and we provide valuable insights into whether the prospect of another Chiefs win is better or worse than Philly winning. The NBA trade deadline has passed, but did the Wizards get a passing grade? Adam finally gets his wish with FSU basketball.
It was a fun ride while it lasted, right? The Commanders' dream season finally came to an end against the Eagles in the NFC Championship--but the future is bright in Washington. The Wizards continue to be the worst team... ever. It's only been a week with Trump as president and we've already seen enough crazy to last a full term.
Whoo boy, what a week! The Commanders appear to be a runaway freight train that nobody can stop. Can they continue their dominance against a tough Philly defense in the NFC Championship? This might be the best chance for the Bills to get over the hump.
Ohio State won the College Football Playoff as the best team money can buy--if you ignore the LA Dodgers. The Wizards are the worst team in the NBA--and perhaps all of sports. Ever.
Jack gives guidance on how to #resist the new administration. Don't get too spun out over ever stupid post, comment, interview. Keep focused and don't comply in advance.
There's so much going on in this first episode of 2025. Washington Commanders fans continue the fairy tale season into the second round, but will the clock strike 12 against the Lions? Ohio State and Notre Dame match up in the College Football Championship. The Wizards are historically terrible, but Adam is still unhappy for some reason. Trump's unqualified pick for Secretary of Defense surprised no one by looking completely unprepared during his confirmation hearing--but does anything matter?
The long national nightmare of waiting for the college football playoffs is almost over. Adam and Jack break down the first round match-ups. Jack continues his hot streak of picking NFL games as we make picks for week 16. Adam doesn't think the Orioles are doing anything in the free agent market.
Well here we are at the end of the college football regular season and the playoff bracket is set--without Alabama. Despite getting gifted a spot last season, Crimson Tide fans are having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that they don't get to make the championship every year. Maybe win some more games? College football early signing day and draft portal opening have brought some excitement. The Juan Soto signing set the market in baseball for at least this next year. Jack's on a massive NFL pick heater, picking up a 16-0 week during our brief broadcasting pause. Listen up for perfect week 15 NFL picks.
After taking a week off, Adam and Jack are back with near-perfect NFL picks for week 11. Florida State makes big changes to the coaching staff. Adam has some struggles with his shower and Jack is perplexed by SeatGeek's fees. Jack has big plans for the Maryland/Rutgers tailgate. The Wizards stink but that's OK. The video servers crashed this week--so we're doing audio only.
Jack does a breakdown of the 2024 Presidential election on key issues of the economy, Israel/Gaza, immigration, and reproductive rights. If you're on the fence of voting at all, making a protest vote, or are just getting into the election season, this episode is for you. Also, you get week 9 NFL picks at the end.
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Election Day is less than 2 weeks away and Trump decided to make a lame photo op at a closed McDonald's. Harris continues to push to the goal line. The NBA season is starting and Adam and Jack don't have high expectations for the Wizards. Jack continues his NFL picks heater by getting 12/14 picks last week. Can he continue this hot streak?
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Trump ran out of brain power to continue his town hall so he swayed awkwardly on stage for about 30 minutes. Good job! The Wizards are going to be awful, but that's good. There's a flurry of NFL trades, headlined by Davante Adams heading to the Jets. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL week 7 picks. The duo play "Can Trump Do That" to see if Trump could accomplish normal human activities.
Adam and Jack review basic adult functions and ask the question: CAN TRUMP DO IT? FSU football finally wins a game. Jack eats a lot at the Maryland game. The duo make perfect NFL week 4 picks.
Well, sports are gonna sport, amiright? It's hard for Adam to pinpoint which one of his teams is making him the most upset--but between Tua and the Dolphins, Florida State, and his fantasy team--it's one giant steaming pile of awful. The duo make perfect week NFL 3 picks.
Vice President Harris obliterated former President Trump with a master class in debate. We break down some of the key moments. Adam and Jack make perfect week 2 NFL picks.
Week 1 in college football is here and Week 0 was one to forget for the Florida State Seminoles. Can they turn it around on Monday night against Boston College? Jack picks the entire Maryland Terrapin schedule. The duo pick their favorites from each major conference. Adam is saving up for some new Trump jpegs.
Good vibes all around as College Football week 0 is upon us and Adam's Seminoles have a tough match-up across the pond against Georgia Tech. Jack and Adam discuss their top 5 fantasy football players at each position. The duo have high hopes with Kamala Harris.
Jack powers through the show, despite some technical difficulties, and guesses what Adam and Kate ate at Full On Craft Eats & Drinks. The Olympics are still going on. Adam "discovers" The Bear.
The Orioles headed into the MLB trade deadline with needs at pitcher and came out with... well... some players. Did they do enough to become clear favorites in the AL? VP Harris continues her hot start to the presidential campaign while Trump's team gets weirder and weirder. Adam has some complaints about the Wizards, again.
Jack is full of hope with the surge of support for Vice President Harris but Adam is coming off of a blue screen of despair from the massive Crowdstrike outage. Adam is way too excited for his fantasy football team this early in training camp.
Adam got sweaty going to two Nats games in two days. The duo recap the draft and other moves that the Wizards have made in the past few weeks. Jack has a beef with Adobe. Adam identified many uniform violations.
All signs point to Sarr to the Wizards with the #2 pick in the NBA draft. Could the Wiz flip some assets into additional first rounders? What did Adam eat this weekend? Jack explains why Sir Criston Cole is the best character on House of the Dragon.
The Celtics claim the NBA championship as we expected. Adam is disappointed that Jack didn't watch enough TV. Adam picked fruit at a farm. Trump had more fake rallies.
In this episode, the guys are back to try to figure out what parts of Porzingis' knee are torn. What do they even do? Dan Hurley rejects the Lakers. Trump is guilty of many felonies... with hopefully more to come.
The Wizards secured the #2 pick in the NBA draft and, despite what the so called "experts" are saying, this is could be a pretty good draft for our DC roundball squad. Trump continues to struggle to stay awake in court. Carson begs to get unblocked. Jack does his JP Finlay impression throughout the show.
The biggest thing in sports (other than the NBA playoffs) was the roast of Tom Brady on Netflix. Was Jack offended by the Aaron Hernandez jokes? Stormy has her day in court as a witness against Trump. Adam is expecting medium lottery luck for the Wizards.
Adam has declared the Miami Dolphins draft a "typical Dolphins draft"... so whatever that means. Jack recognizes that Washington's cupboard was bare, but Adam notes that the team will be more fun to watch. The duo have no love lost for Bradley Beal and perhaps greatly enjoyed his failures in Phoenix. Trump continues to struggle in court but now faces his worst punishment yet--spending time with his family.
Adam's other favorite time of the sports year is here... the NFL Draft! The time when every team, no matter how sad and terrible, has a glimpse of hope and promise for a future that's better. Ah, to dream. Adam is irritated that Jack would like the Capitals to be good. Trump has a bad time in court.
Adam and Jack give the report card for the Washington Wizards' season. Which players should return and who should the team look at in the draft? Deion Sanders has feelings about where some of his players should play in the NFL.
Adam is making new friends all over the place--from his doorstep to his phone. Jack missed the Iowa-LSU game for an unfortunate reason. The NCAA Final Four is here and our picks are in.
Adam and Jack are in the basement in their collective March Madness pools--but it's cool because Jack's picks were all made by his interpreter without his knowledge. Jontay Porter appears to be in some trouble. The Wizards are on a 3 game winning streak and appear unstoppable now that Poole has moved over to the starting point guard spot. The duo pick the sweet sixteen games.
It's the most wonderful time of the year and we help you get your mind right as you prepare your March Madness NCAA tournament brackets. Where are the upsets? Where do we look for sneaky wins? Adam recaps his time at the ACC tournament.
The calendar has flipped and we are in the best month... Smarch! I mean, March! Adam secured his tickets to the ACC Tournament in DC but won't tell you where he's sitting. The Wizards continue to lose but it seems that Adam is OK with Jack's 2.5 year improvement plan.
The Wizards are so bad it makes you want to grab a fresh cold creamy ice cream cone... oh no! Jack has an "inside the box" idea to protect players from fans rushing the court. Adam has high hopes for seeing the ACC basketball tournament in DC.
Strap up your shiny gold Trump knockoff Louboutin kicks and jump higher for Adam's new NBA All Star dunk contest. Adam has issue with Anthony Rendon's comments about his priorities. The Nats aren't getting sold. Find out what the guys are watching on TV.
Adam crushed all his Super Bowl bets... as in, crushed all the tickets and tossed them in the garbage. Don't kid yourself about the Super Bowl, it wasn't as great as people may be saying it was. What critical errors did Shanahan make in the game? The Wizards are playing better after the trade deadline, but this is no time for moral victories.
It would just be easier to support teams who win titles all the time. The Super Bowl is here and Adam is coming over to Jack's house with wings. The O's got the Ace Adam was asking for... but are more moves coming up? Speaking of moves, the NBA trade deadline is nearly here and the Wiz have some characters on the trade block.
What terrible coaches have you endured with your favorite franchises? Adam and Jack give their Mount Rushmore of terrible coaches. We preview the NFL Conference Championships.
We talk about what's next for Alabama Football as they start with their new head coach to replace Nick Saban. We do a full run down of the NFL Playoffs wildcard weekend and preview the Divisional round. The Washington Wizards send off Johnny Davis to the G-League. Will he ever return?
After much excitement, the College Football Playoff Championship came and went and Michigan blew out an over-matched Washington team. Adam has a lot of "what ifs." The Wizards make a limited value roster move. The NFL playoffs are here and Adam and Jack make picks. Trump had a rough day.
New Year, new you, right? Bowl Season has come and gone, but the wounds are still fresh for the FSU-loving Adam. Alabama showed why they didn't deserve the spot...but find out who Adam thinks deserved it more. Adam and Jack make their College Football championship picks as well as week 18 NFL picks. Wes Unseld Jr makes some interesting comments about his Wizards lineups.
Well we made it to the promised land of "I'll get to that after the holidays." Adam and Jack are not happy about the Wizards and Caps potentially moving to Alexandria. Adam postulates that Ted Leonsis is the worst owner in sports. The duo make fantastic NFL picks. Happy Holidays and we'll see you in 2024!
In a shocking move, the College Football "Playoff" Committee leaves off an undefeated Florida State team. This is an episode you can't afford to miss.
Adam dissects comments by Kirk Herbstreit, Greg McElroy, and others.
The best holiday is coming up... Thanksgiving! Yay! Make sure you take Friday off because working on Black Friday is for suckers. Adam's Florida State Seminoles had a rough weekend, despite winning. Jack's Terps put up a good fight against Michigan but fell short. The Wizards are still terrible. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL picks.
The Washington Wizards have blown multiple big leads in the past few weeks. Where can we place the blame? (Hint: name rhymes with Mess Wunseld). Florida State football remains undefeated. Adam's least favorite coach, Jimbo Fisher, is out on the streets. Make sure you support his GoFundMe. Jack and Adam make perfect NFL picks.
The season has just started and the Washington Wizards are hopeless. Adam's Florida State Seminoles have a huge football match-up this weekend. Jack's Terps continue to slide. College Basketball season is here... so that's good. The duo make perfect NFL picks as always.
Adam returns from Colorado, having feasted on many exotic creatures. The NBA season is starting and the duo reveal their win predictions for the Washington Wizards. Jack and Adam make perfect NFL picks. Jim Harbaugh may be out at Michigan after a cheating scandal has come to light.
We're expecting the Orioles to have been eliminated from the ALDS by the time you listen to this episode. Jack and Adam agree that the Terps are the 4th best team in the Big Ten. Adam's happy FSU is 5-0. The duo make perfect NFL picks. Jack has a brush with greatness.
Adam and Jack had delightful sports weekends, but they noticed a number of Uniform Violations at the Terps vs Indiana game and it grinds our gears. Jack had a brush with greatness at the Orioles game. The MLB playoffs have started and it's a great time to be an Orioles fan. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL picks. Kevin McCarthy gets dumped by the House.
I think the Dolphins just scored another touchdown. Everyone loves the new friendship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Will this bring more football fans into Taylor's world or more swifties into football? The duo's college teams (Maryland and Florida State) are both undefeated. Adam and Jack both make perfect NFL picks.
Aaron Rodgers time in the NFL may be over. Adam is on top of the world with his Florida State Seminoles holding a #3 ranking. Mel Tucker's time is done at Michigan State. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL picks.
Fantasy Draft season is here and Adam and Jack get you a hot list of sleepers and players to avoid. Adam was disappointed by a new show he watched. The duo are excited for College Football season. The preseason winning streak of the Ravens comes to an end at the hands of the Washington Commanders. Trump gets arrested again.
Adam is excited about preseason football. His two favorite things, TV and sports, collide as he enjoys the Johnny Manziel story on Netflix and enjoys Hard Knocks slightly less. Adam and Jack are winless against mosquitoes. Things continue on the downward trajectory for Trump.
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is here and Adam has issues with the move by Baltimore. We're officially in the month where football is happening. The worst president of all time got indicted again.
Jack breaks down what Adam ate at the Washington Nationals Diamond Club buffet. Jim Harbaugh is suspended against some "tough" opponents. Trump seems his normal unstable self. Adam is excited for fantasy football.
Summer League is over and Adam is feeling pretty not terrible at this point about the Wizards. Is he concerned about a Tweet from the 2nd round pick? The Orioles could be a real post season threat... what do they need to add to the roster to make a deep run? Adam's family welcomes a new bundle of joy. Jack meets a Disney pop star.
Adam doesn't like the heat--and his calf injury isn't making anything easier. The young Wizards players looked better in their second Summer League game. Adam is upset the MLB draft pulled a number of FSU recruits out of college. Stay in school, kids! A massive hazing and culture scandal has been uncovered at Northwestern University. Coach Pat Fitzgerald has been fired--but this may not be the end of the story.
Adam and Jack dissect the 2023 NBA draft and the addition of Jordan Poole to the Wizards. Adam had a wonderful dinner for his birthday. Jack had a brush with greatness.
The Wizards finally part ways with Bradley Beal. Find out how the Wizards got to this no-win situation and what this means for the future rebuild. With the NBA draft less than 48 hours away, who do we think the Wizards will target?
Adam has an incident while playing a sport. Would he be able to tough it out and play the game? The Denver Nuggets claim their first NBA Championship. Do we think the Wiz are starting on the right track? Would the key information on the Wizards rebuild be stored in a toilet room at Mar-a-Lago? Trump's having a bad birthday.
The biggest story in sports is the mega morality-busting merger of the PGA and LIV golf tours. Can Adam and Jack make it through a thought experiment? The NBA finals are all tied up at 1-1 between the Nuggets and the Heat.
The NBA finals are set with the Nuggets and the Heat, but the interesting local news is the new President of the Wizards, Michael Winger. Adam saw "The Machine."
The NBA conference finals have been mostly duds... but Adam thinks the Nuggets haven't been given their full due respect. Adam briefly complains about the Wizards. Adam has issues with ESPN's top 75 list of College QBs in the 2000's. The Orioles are good but Adam doesn't trust the starting pitching. Jack only paid $4 for chapstick.
The Wiz fail to move up in the draft lottery for the 10th straight year. Adam is not pleased. A slew of high profile championship coaches have been recently fired which makes the Wizards coaching situation even more puzzling. Lauren Boebert is on the market.
The NFL draft has come and gone and let's boldly assign grades and rankings to the team selections before anyone takes the field. Yay! There were a number of curious picks. The NBA playoffs roll on. Adam went to the XFL North Championship. Where will Hunter Dickinson end up?
Despite a rude awakening over the weekend, Adam is pumped for one of his favorite sports events of the year--the NFL draft! Will your favorite team pick a winner? The NBA playoffs are heating up and even in some of these 3-1 matchups, they could be far from over. Adam did a sports.
An emergency podcast release... the long Wizards nightmare may be over. GM Tommy Sheppard has been relieved of his duties. We're here with the breaking news and insight from Adam Gravitz.
The Wizards do the fans the honor of tanking the last few weeks of the season--but was it enough? Some concerning statements coming out of Wizards management and players leave us angry and confused. What can the Wizards do in the offseason to avoid another losing season? Adam had difficulties watching "Air" over the weekend.
We just had a wild first weekend of March Madness! The Sweet 16 matchups should be as sweet as the name suggests. The Wizards appear to be tanking organically--but will this bring about the change that Adam and Jack want? A wrestling mom had a hard time watching her son lose. Arrestmas may be coming a few days late this year.
The best time of the year is here! March Madness is starting and the NCAA Tournament kicks off in earnest on Thursday. We give you our best bets and upsets out of every region. Also, there were a number of moves happening in the NFL, as the off-season "makin' moves" period is upon us.
The Ravens are playing 4-D chess with Lamar Jackson. There were other curious NFL franchise tags. NCAA basketball conference tournament time is here and Adam is relieved he no longer needs to watch his team. The Wizards continue to Wizard.
While we wait for March Madness, we get to enjoy the fun sideshow that is the NFL Combine. Which players will impress GMs and get drafted ahead of where they belong? The Terps had a big basketball weekend. Florida State set a new ACC record in basketball. The Wizards continue to live in an unending purgatory.
The NBA All Star game was an abomination. The murder investigation at Alabama now involves a star player. The Commanders make a huge hire at Offensive Coordinator. Adam is having eye problems.
We kept this recap pretty surficial with Jack losing his voice and Adam having phone issues. The Chiefs won, which was generally the desired result on this show. We can now focus on the NBA and college basketball seasons.
The big game is finally here and the big conversation over here at TAGSS headquarters is what's on the menu! The Wizards had an historic weekend. The NBA trade deadline is this week... will anything change?
Conference championship weekend left us unfulfilled, but the Super Bowl match-up is set with the Eagles facing the Chiefs in two weeks. Sean Payton got traded to the Broncos to be their new head coach. The Florida State basketball team takes a bold strategy at the end of a game... did it work? The Wizards are on a heater. Adam gets excited with the newly released FSU football schedule.
If you're angry about the direction of the Wizards franchise, this is the episode for you.
What a wild weekend of NFL playoffs! Adam's Dolphins were close, but couldn't quite pull off the upset against the Bills. The Wizards are proudly communicating their incompetence. Adam and Jack talk about TV.
Georgia demolished TCU in the College Football Playoff finals to repeat as National Champion. Adam looks into the "too early" top 25 rankings. The Wizards stink. Adam and Jack pick the first round of the NFL playoffs.
It's a somber start to the new year after Monday Night Football's startling injury to Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Despite this, and many people's current concerns, week 18 is a few days away and the duo make picks. Adam decides to split the fantasy football pot with his opponent. Adam and Jack enjoyed the college football playoff semifinals and wins by the Noles and Terps in their respective snack and condiment themed Bowls.
Adam and Jack discuss the recent passing of college football coach, Mike Leach. Adam complains about the Wizards, with some sprinkled in hatred for FSU basketball. The duo pick NFL games.
Adam enjoyed briefly being a soccer fan with the rest of America and is now back to not thinking about it. The Wizards stink. A million players are in the College Football transfer portal. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL picks.
A wild holiday weekend was capped off by a plane crashing into a power station and shutting off power to nearly 100k houses in Jack and Adam's area. The duo had a wonderful time at the suite at the Maryland game. Adam is frustrated by World Cup "fans." He's also frustrated by the Wizards. The duo make perfect NFL picks.
The best holiday is here this week and Adam and Jack discuss what's on the menu. Adam does a quick react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings. There's another perfect week of NFL picks.
Jack is back from New Orleans. Adam is reasonably pleased with the state of his sports teams. The Wizards are doing better--without Bradley Beal. The duo make perfect NFL picks.
After 7 games in the NBA season, we're already done with the Wizards. The NFL trade deadline brought some surprises. The first College Football Playoffs rankings are in and they have some questionable choices. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL picks.
Adam breaks his losing streak. Jack has a "brush with greatness" at Maryland's Homecoming. Adam contributes to a plumbing issue. The World Series is here. Adam can't contain his anger about Johnny Davis and the Wizards. The duo make perfect NFL picks.
The new NBA season is upon us and the Wizards outlook has us full of malaise and disinterest. You can turn your headphones up because Adam barely yelled. Adam continues his October of despair. Despite an incident at McDonald's, Jack is quite pleased with his run of good fortune. The duo pick this week's NFL games.
Have you ever had one of those "sports weekends" where nothing goes your way? Florida State, Maryland, Washington Commanders, and the Dolphins all suffered losses in different, frustrating ways. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL week 6 picks.
Adam doesn't like the cold and rainy weather. The duo discuss Tua's concussion and follow-up Twitter conversations. There's a debate if it's time to give up on Kyle Pitts in fantasy football. We have another week of perfect NFL picks. Adam is concerned about Florida State after their loss to Wake Forest. Did Wisconsin make the right call in canning Paul Chryst?
Adam had a great day with Max. How will Hurricane Ian impact the football landscape this weekend? The Noles are still undefeated. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL picks for Week 4.
Adam had a great day with Max. How will Hurricane Ian impact the football landscape this weekend? The Noles are still undefeated. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL picks for Week 4.
Adam and Jack both support undefeated college football teams (Florida State and Maryland). Will their winning ways continue? Week 2 of the NFL season brought us some historically wild finishes. The duo make perfect week 3 NFL picks. Adam complains about watching NFL on Amazon Prime Video.
Adam and Jack both support undefeated college football teams (Florida State and Maryland). Will their winning ways continue? Week 2 of the NFL season brought us some historically wild finishes. The duo make perfect week 3 NFL picks. Adam complains about watching NFL on Amazon Prime Video.
The best part of Fall, after pumpkin spice everything, is football! Adam describes the heart-pumping final 2 minutes of Florida State's game against LSU. The duo make their perfect Week 1 NFL game picks.
The best part of Fall, after pumpkin spice everything, is football! Adam describes the heart-pumping final 2 minutes of Florida State's game against LSU. The duo make their perfect Week 1 NFL game picks.
Adam has to complete a series of chores. A scheduling snafu in the "other" league has Adam upset. The Orioles are playing meaningful baseball deep into August. Will they make the playoffs? Things are looking bad for Trump--will things matter this time? Adam is upset by Jack's gym membership.
Adam receives an uninvited guest at his doorstep. Jack finally agrees with Adam on something. Corbin continues to struggle at a record pace for the Nats. Adam has thoughts about the FBI at Mar a Lago and the Alex Jones penalties.
Both hometown teams (Orioles and Nationals) make MLB trade deadline moves, but how badly does losing Soto sting? The Dolphins lose draft picks for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Peyton. Watson's suspension is light, to say the least. Will the NFL appeal the decision? Adam runs into an old friend in Dewey.
It's NBA Summer League time and the Wiz look like steaming hot garbage! Adam laments that the last 4 1st round picks aren't projected to start for the Wiz. Bradley Beal has a remarkably terrible contract and Ted Leonsis is delusional. The O's are the hottest team in baseball, but is Jack willing to bet on them making the playoffs? Adam presents Jack with Philly cheese steak options.
On this episode, we feature a guest appearance by DC sports radio legend, Steve "Solly" Solomon. Steve's running for Montgomery County Council in the 6th District. You can check out more of his platform at votestevesolomon.com. Adam yells about the Wizards some more. Now that USC and UCLA are joining the Big Ten, what will the future of college sports look like?
Adam celebrates his birthday at MGM, but did dinner live up to expectations? The Wiz make the picks we were expecting (Johnny Davis and a second rounder who will never play), so why the overall disappointment? New revelations in the January 6th hearings bring Jack continued hope.
A special day is coming up this week... Adam's birthday! Also, the NBA draft is Thursday. What should the hometown Wizards do?
In this episode, Adam finds a way to complain about the Wizards some more. Strasburg made it 2 innings longer than Jack's prediction of 2 innings before getting shut down again. Will Strasburg's contract keep the Nats from being winners? The NBA finals are showing the true strength and depth of the Warriors team. Adam and Jack get excited for Adam's birthday. The January 6th Committee shares some truth in prime-time.
It's another podcast episode so Adam digs into the Wizards. Maryland loses on a controversial call from a notorious ump. Both hosts had great weekends with friends and family. Adam and Jack discuss a recent wedding that included no food or drink at Disney World. The duo project the length of a possible Deshaun Watson suspension.
Adam is enjoying the current heat wave. The NBA finals are finally here, and it's more obvious than ever how far away the Wizards are from competing. Jack and Adam revel in secondary college sports success, as the Terps take home a lacrosse title and the Seminoles and Terps are in the college baseball tournament. Adam talks about TV.
The NBA Draft Lottery just happened and, as math predicted, the Wizards are the 10th pick. Listen up for the gutsy plan that Adam and Jack have hatched to help the Wiz go "all in." Adam recaps the current state of the NBA playoffs and revels in the failures of the Caps. Does Jack think changes are on the horizon?
Adam is struggling with something in his right eye. Adam and Jack talk about what they did for Mother's Day. The Caps look like they have a shot at making the second round of the Stanley Cup, but Jack isn't convinced. The NBA playoffs continue.
The NFL Draft brought trades, twists, and turns. Adam and Jack go through some of the highlights. The NBA playoffs are progressing as expected. The Stanley Cup Playoffs have started and Jack explains his bleak outlook for the hometown Caps. Adam is not a fan of the NIL situation in college sports.
Adam's favorite time of the year is finally here. While Jack is catching up on "We Own This City," Adam will be watching the NFL draft. Who will Washington take at 11? Will Jacksonville screw it up? The duo talk about the NBA playoffs. Adam said he didn't want to talk about politics but then talked about politics.
In this episode, Adam and Jack marvel at how far off the Wizards are from NBA playoff contention. Returning to their political roots, the duo bag on the stupidity coming out of the stupid capital of the country, Florida, and the Republican attack on Disney.
Adam gets his car back. The season is mercifully over for the Wizards. Is there any hope for the future? The Nats and O's stink as much as we expected. Is there any hope for the future?
Adam talks about his mobility issues. The duo recap the NCAA basketball championship. Adam complains about the Wizards for (hopefully) the last time this season. MLB opening day is coming up and the pair debate the state of the O's and Nats.
Adam enjoys great pizza at a new place. Jack defends Will Smith, much to the chagrin of Adam. No one wants to see Duke win. Adam is excited about the newest addition to the Dolphins.
In this episode, Adam talks about "Max Madness" and his nephew's first birthday. Jack gets some weird goo on his pants. The duo run down the Sweet Sixteen. Adam breaks into the latest NFL free agent moves and trades. Jack discusses why the Maryland Terps hire of Kevin Willard as the new basketball coach was a good move. The Wizards stink.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Adam and Jack do a quick talk of NFL QB news and the start of NFL free agency and then do a deep dive into the NCAA tournament. You'll have to listen to the secret sleepers and Cinderellas that Jack and Adam are giving out.
All rejoice in Coach K's finale failure at Cameron! Adam explores a new indoor mini-golf bar. Dez has an unfortunate roller skating incident. Calvin Ridley makes a bet that turned out to be a loser. The NFL quarterback landscape takes shape with the recent Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson news.
The most wonderful month of sports is upon us, March, and with it is the Madness. In the meantime, Major League Baseball has decided to cancel at least the first two series of the season due to the inability to come to a labor agreement. Maryland and Florida State basketball picked up big wins this week. Adam and Jack watched TV.
Adam knows a thing or two about controlling emotions--did Juwan Howard go too far after Michigan's loss to Wisconsin? Adam and Jack brainstorm ways of making the NBA dunk contest better. Is it bad that Lebron declared he will follow his son to the NBA team that drafts him? The word we were looking for was "exploited."
In a turn of events, Adam is back in the studio this week. As Jack predicted, the Rams "effed around" but did they "find out"? Did Adam break into "sexual anarchy" during the half time show or when he found out that both Dinwiddie and Bertans were headed out of DC? Porzingis joining the Wizards brings in a unicorn, but is he the fun kind of unicorn like Twilight Sparkle or the busted kind like Discord? Adam talks about some new shows to watch.
The NBA trade deadline approaches and it appears nature has helped the Wizards choose a path. With Bradley Beal done for the year, which players will be on their way out? Despite their decline, Adam had an enjoyable night at the arena watching his favorite basketball team. Find out what local celebrity he met. Adam and Jack discuss the Super Bowl and what's on the menu.
Tom Brady officially announced his retirement. Did Brady's move to Tampa make us (gasp) like him? The Super Bowl match-up is set. Is Adam satisfied? The Wizards continue to stink. Will anything change with the trade deadline approaching? Brian Flores is suing the NFL.
In this episode, Jack recaps his delightful flying experience with Jet Blue and his confrontation with COVID Charlie. The Bills/Chiefs game was one to remember. Adam has had enough of the Wizards.
Adam's fired up in this episode, after his Dolphins fired Flores as the head coach. To make matters worse, the Wizards are under-performing. It's also really cold outside. The duo preview Wild Card weekend in the NFL playoffs.
You have a couple days left to say "Happy New Year" so get it all out now while you can. Adam and Jack briefly touch on Maryland's dominance over VT in the Pinstripe Bowl. The CFP semifinal games were duds. The Wizards are back to medium. Adam and Jack make their final regular season NFL picks.
In this final episode of the year 2021, Adam has a brush with greatness with his phone. The duo discuss Chinese food on Christmas. The Wizards continue to stink. The Terps are in the Pinstripe Bowl. Jack and Adam pick NFL week 17 games. Adam talks about Jack's TV pick of "True Story."
Why should we have nice things? The Wizards fast start appears to have been a mirage--but even so--what could they do to turn this thing around? Adam and Jack pick NFL games.
In this episode, Adam declares that it won't snow tonight. Turgeon is out at Maryland and the duo recap his decade at the helm of Jack's basketball squad. Who are the likely candidates to replace him? The Wizards stink again. After a brief Patriot Takes session, the team pick NFL week 14 games.
It's the "no workingest week" of the year! Thanksgiving! Gather round and hear Adam highlight the sides he's most looking forward to this joyous season. What culinary adventures is he potentially considering for future turkeys? Adam and Jack pick NFL games as is tradition. The Wizards have had some struggles over the past few games, but are poised to regain their form. Jack reads some new Patriot Takes. College football gets snuggled into the end of the show.
In this episode, Adam talks about his almost perfect weekend. StubHub was grinding Jack's gears. The Wizards are really really good. Adam and Jack make NFL picks. Republicans continue to be weirdos.
In this episode, Adam complains about the darkness. College basketball is here and everyone rejoices. The Wizards are good. Aaron Rodgers is an anti-vaxxer weirdo. Adam and Jack make NFL week 10 picks. There's a jovial round of Patriot Takes.
In this episode, Adam presents a "grinds my gears" from this past weekend's wedding. The Wizards are pretty good. The first College Football Playoffs rankings are released. Raiders receiver, Henry Ruggs, makes a terrible choice. Jack reads some Patriot Takes and the guys are confused about the potential return of JFK Jr, as predicted by Q. Adam and Jack picks NFL games.
The Sports Gods finally shine down upon Adam's fantasy team and he picked up his first win of the season--but at what cost? Jack has a brush with greatness (Thanks Ryan & 60 Cycle Hum!). The Wizards have started the season with 2 wins out of 3 games. Are we optimistic? There's a big weekend of college football coming up this weekend. Adam has finally curated a stack of Patriot Takes. The episode is closed with perfect NFL picks.
Jack makes a new friend at Starbucks. The NBA season is starting and the fellas are hopeful for this Wizards squad. There are some Patriot Takes. Trump keeps it classless in his statement on the passing of Powell. Adam and Jack make more perfect NFL picks.
Adam had a happy Tuesday--but Jon Gruden did not. The duo get into Chucky's email infractions and discuss if he is employable in the future. There are new "Patriot Takes." A couple of NBA stars don't want to get vaccinated. An epic weekend of college football ended with Alabama taking their first loss of the season. Jack and Adam do a lightning round of NFL picks.
Adam explains what Urban Meyer did wrong. Full-On hooked up Adam in a "brush with greatness." Adam's college football team finally wins a game. It was a good thing Maryland was wearing black pants against Iowa. Jack and Adam make perfect NFL picks.
In this episode, Adam and Jack break down the leadership deficiencies shown by Bradley Beal with his recent anti-vaccination statements at Wizards media day. Adam talks about his Seminoles 0-4 start. The duo make perfect week 4 NFL picks. Something grinds Adam's gears. Jack reads some Patriot Takes.
Adam is back this week and he pulled off the unthinkable in sports fandom: losses in college football, NFL football, and two fantasy football leagues. Adam describes what's going on at Florida State. Jack reads Tweets from Right Wingers. Adam and Jack make perfect NFL picks.
In this episode, sitting in for Adam is special guest-host Anand Gahlot! You can check out Anand's podcast Grape Friends wherever you podcast.
Jack had a full weekend of spectator sportsing with the family, watching blowouts at the Terps football game (win) as well as the O's baseball game (big fat loser). Anand is optimistic about the Terps win total this season.
The duo break down the wild Monday Night Football ending between the Ravens and the Raiders.
Anand and Jack make perfect NFL picks for week 2.
What grinds Anand's gears?
Thanks again to Anand for sitting in and make sure you check out Grape Friends: https://grapefriends.libsyn.com/
For-real football has started with week 0 in College Football. Jack explains why Randy Edsall is the worst coach in major sports history. Adam is excited for the week 1 College Football schedule. The duo discuss the Bishop Sycamore high school football debacle. Adam does his best to avoid giving out Fantasy Football tips.
Adam recaps his delightful time at a wedding. Jack ran into a number of friends at the County Fair. The College Football preseason polls are out--what teams are overrated and what teams are underrated? Adam would like random listeners to join the show--email Jack at monkeycatstudios@gmail.com to make a special appearance.
Adam has new issues with neighbors. The duo discuss the bright future of the Wizards. Adam describes what Bobby Bowden meant to him and Florida State. Jack's cousin earned a bronze in Tokyo.
Free agency in the NBA has kicked off and so far there have been giant moves, wild moves, and head-scratchers. The Lakers look ready to do a group sign-up for AARP. The Wiz have moved on from Westbrook's contract and have elevated the depth of talent. Ted Leonsis has upset Adam (among others). What other moves do they have in store. In baseball, the Nats have disassembled the team and are positioned to rebuild.
As the NBA draft approaches, what will the Wizards do with Bradley Beal? What's coming up in Thursday's NBA draft? The Nats have their slim hopes crushed--and now more Strasburg injuries have been announced. The Olympics are in full swing and the USA Basketball team is struggling as we predicted. Biles has pulled out from the Olympics for now--are people being unfairly judgmental? Jack has a brush with greatness and Adam takes a personal day to play with his nephew.
The Wiz finally get their new coach, Wes Unseld Jr. We're feeling strangely good. Adam had a number of brushes with greatness. The Nats are in a familiar limbo spot as the trade deadline approaches. Jack enjoyed a wedding over the weekend.
It's MLB All-Star week and the dynamic duo enjoyed the homerun derby. Adam has a theory on who the next Wizards coach will be. Adam and Jack update on the NBA Finals. For some reason, there is soccer discussed. The Olympics are about a week away and Adam is excited, but not about Team USA basketball. We have some gear grinding and brushes with greatness.
Adam scored big at the poker table with four fours. Did he humbly collect his chips? Giannis is in for the start of the NBA Finals... how can you even predict what will happen? Max is snubbed for the All-Star Game. The Wizards have narrowed their head coaching search. Adam is harassed by Amazon.
In this episode, Adam recaps what he did for his birthday over the weekend. The NBA playoffs continue with the Conference Finals--will the Hawks be able to survive without Trae Young? Kyle Schwarber is hitting home runs like it's the 90s. Can his hot run continue and will it propel the Nats into the playoffs? Is Adam watching... soccer???
Adam is stranded at Harris Teeter when a severe thunderstorm takes out the power. How quickly does the store resort to cannibalism? It's been less than a week since Wizards head coach, Scott Brooks, was "not retained" by the organization. Where does the Washington job rank in the current openings. The 76ers were bounced from the playoffs and much of the blame has fallen on Ben Simmons. Adam and Jack debate if a trade to DC would do the trick for the struggling young star.
Adam has success with his air conditioner repair after a delightful weekend with the Blertzes. Top Wizards insider, Quinton Mayo, recently released information suggesting a new Brooks contract. Did Quinton Mayo's info drop on Brooks serve a different purpose? Did Q's insider intentionally leak this information with an ulterior motive? Follow the breadcrumbs and do your own research.
Adam limps into the studio with casts on both feet to debate Jack about whether or not the Wizards should make a trade for Kristaps Porzingis. The duo discuss where the Wiz should look at head coach. Jack complains about the format of the College Baseball NCAA tournament. The Nats continue to stink.
The Wiz stole a game against an Embiid-less Philly, ensuring at worst a "Gentleman's Sweep" in Round 1. Could this set off a nightmare scenario? Will Adam be forced to sell his fandom? Strasburg is hurt again and the Nats continue to struggle. The Terps and the Noles are in the College Baseball Tournament. Florida State gets creative with football recruiting.
As expected, the Wizards fought valiantly in the first game of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Will they win a game against Philly this series? The Caps make another first round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Where do they go from here? Adam is back from his trip to Dewey Beach.
The Wizards have completed their epic comeback and are headed to post-season play. The new Play-In-Tournament features the Wiz as an 8 seed. Does Adam think the Wiz will make it out and into the real playoffs? Will this miraculous achievement be enough to save Coach Brooks' job? The Caps face the Bruins in round 1 of the Stanley Cup.
Russell Westbrook sets a new record for triple-doubles as the Wizards approach the play-in round of the NBA playoffs. Tebow hasn't played in the NFL since this podcast started--what is Urban Meyer thinking? Who will start at QB for the Green Bay Packers?
The duo recap the highlights of last week's NFL draft. How well did the Dolphins and WFT do? The Nats are in first place in the NL East. Adam's favorite coach just won NBA's coach of the month award. The duo brace for Brooks' forthcoming contract extension.
Hope springs eternal in NFL Draft season. Every team has a chance to get better. Adam and Jack preview what the Dolphins will do with their numerous picks as well as what the WFT will do with pick 19. The Wizards' win streak comes to an end at 8.
With Soto joining Strasburg on the IL, are the Nats the worst team in baseball? Despite the Wiz rolling through their fellow bottom feeders to a 5-game winning streak, is the local basketball team hopeless? Adam is excited that he's been vaccinated. Alex Smith has retired. Will he be in the WFT ring of honor?
Adam finally met Max. The Wizards pulled off a huge upset out West, but will it keep the team mired in mediocrity long term? Are the Nats playing as bad as Sydney predicted? The duo initiate a super early NFL draft talk preview. Will Jack be coaxed out of retirement for a return to football?
We have a packed show and are joined by special guest Sydney Bergman (baseball writer and novelist) who provides an in depth preview of the Washington Nationals. Team Groyd fails to win the big prize, but avoids complete catastrophe after Baylor's blowout victory in the NCAA Tournament Championship. The Wizards snatch defeat from the jaws of victory as they continue their glorious plummet towards the bottom of the standings.
You can follow Sydney's sports work (@sdyrpfp), her podcast (Resting Pitchface), and her writing (@kdcaseywrites). Check out Sydney's Baseball Prospectus project: Baseball Paid Me.
The Tournament has had its ups and downs, upsets and blowouts, headaches and heartbreaks, but we are finally arriving at the Final Four! Adam recaps his feelings about Florida State's foul-filled exit. Adam describes the flurry of draft pick trades involving the Dolphins. The duo lament the Wizards' situation. The team does a minor tease of the upcoming baseball opening day.
We're in the middle of the best tournament in all of sports and Adam and Jack briefly recap the first two rounds and preview the Sweet Sixteen games. Adam presses Jack on what Maryland should do with Mark Turgeon after their exit in the second round. The NBA trade deadline approaches and the Wizards continue to slide. Will they do the right thing and look to the future? Steve's son has an incident with a baby gate.
It's the best time of year: MARCH MADNESS! We artfully travel the rugged and diverse landscapes of the four regions to bring you the PERFECT FINAL FOUR PICKS! Adam and Jack identify key upsets in each region which may potentially win your "for entertainment purposes only" bracket pools. Bonus coverage includes brief commentary on the start of NFL free agent tampering or whatever.
The greatest time of the year is nearly here and we are preparing for the Conference Tournament appetizer course of the delicious meal known as March Madness! Adam and Jack go through their picks in the major conferences and help you make your perfect picks for entertainment purposes only. Adam goes through recent NFL franchise tags and the big Dak Prescott deal. The duo discuss the Wizards for some reason.
Jack had a rough start to the evening, but will things look up for the Wizards against the Grizzlies? Adam continues his rant on the directionless Washington NBA team. The Terps and 'Noles are poised for the postseason. Jack makes a new internet friend, while our deranged Trumper is apparently banned. Adam talks about the latest shows he's streaming.
In this episode, Adam and Jack continue to discuss the middling state of the Wizards after Jack irritated Chris Miles. College basketball is fast approaching March Madness--where do the Terps and Seminoles project to be seeded in the Tourney? Adam is excited for the upcoming warm weather.
The Wiz have won two games in a row. Are they getting better or is this a farce? Jack has a plan for sustained success for the Washington NBA team. Adam is excited about the success of Florida State in college basketball. The duo discuss the quitter from Duke. Adam and Jack talk about the shows they're watching.
Whoo boy, what a game of ball toss? Adam and Jack get into what went wrong in Super Bowl LV. What went right, however, was their food choices. Thanks to Angelo's and Urban BBQ for making the game delicious. The Wizards continue to struggle, but there's an interesting statistic regarding Westbrook. (Perhaps he should take more nights off?) In politics, Trump Impeachment 2 (2 Peach 2 Furious) started today. Hooray! Adam takes issue with the painting done by the next great American artist.
NORTH WEST PAINTING CHALLENGE! Paint or draw your best landscape, take a photo, and post to our Twitter (@theAGsportsshow). We'll pick our favorite for next week's episode.
The big game is finally here! We get the Super Bowl that we all deserve and Adam and Jack talk about what will be on Adam's plate for the big game. Will he pull off the pizza and wing combo on his own? What prop bets should you consider for this game? Adam is disappointed that FSU basketball is on another COVID pause. The Terps bolster their NCAA tourney hopes with a B1G win against Purdue. Adam complains about the Wizards, despite their big comeback win against the Nets.
In this episode, Adam and Jack break down the breakdowns in the NFC and AFC championship games. Have the Wizards finally hit rock bottom? Jack and Adam discuss the most obnoxious college basketball coach at the most obnoxious university. If the last NCAA tournament spot was between Maryland and Duke, who would get that last berth?
The end of Trump's term is hours away! Jack reads through horrific Carson Facebook posts (warning: graphic offensive racism) as we say a final goodbye to the "One Republican" reprise as well as Trumpers on the whole. Adam and Jack recap the NFL divisional matchups and preview the conference finals. Adam is concerned about the disrespect paid to FSU basketball. Jack has valuable guidance on proper texting etiquette.
In this episode, our informant "Deepthroat Horseface" provides recent Carson Facebook posts for a return of "One Republican." What are Carson's thoughts on the recent Trumper Terrorism attack on the Capitol? Adam and Jack recap the College Football National Championship. The duo discuss the performance of Taylor Heinicke--but was it a flash in the pan or something more? Adam and Jack preview the next round of the NFL playoffs. The Wizards continue to suffer from the injury bug.
Happy New Year, everybody! The WFT took a backdoor approach into the playoffs, winning the NFC East, but it was the constant whining and complaining from the 6-10 New York Football Giants that won the weekend. Adam is disappointed that the Dolphins didn't make the playoffs, but is positive on Tua's future. Adam and Jack pick the NFL wildcard games. The Wizards are undefeated in 2021, but is that good enough for Adam? Adam does a quick preview of the College Football National Championship.
The longest year in history is coming to an end and the Adam Gravitz Sports Show has broken the record for the most episodes in one calendar year in show history--50! Incredible! On a shorter scale, after 3-1/2 games, Adam has already written off the season for the Wizards. Will there be a coaching change? The Terps are coming off of a huge upset over Wisconsin--but Jack cautions for tempered expectations. Haskins is out, after being cut by the Football Team. Where will he land next? The guys pick Week 17 games in the NFL.
Happy New Year everyone--except for Trump and Trumpers--and we'll see you in 2021!
Adam and Jack are back with the second to last episode of 2020. Tonight kicks off the NBA season--where will the Wizards finish? Dwayne Haskins got his first start in many weeks for the Football Team, but it was his actions after the game that concerned the team, the league, and sports talk radio. It's NFL week 16 and you get your regularly scheduled perfect picks. Adam does a good deed. Happy Holidays!
In this episode, Adam is pumped for a potential snow day, but what will he do now that he's limited to verified videos? Adam spreads holiday cheer with fantasy football knowledge and reminds everyone of waiver wire etiquette. Jack is excited for the early college football signing day, but does Adam believe the current rankings? Deni shines in the Wizards preseason debut. Adam and Jack continue to make their perfect NFL picks.
The Washington Football Team scored a huge upset win over the previously undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. Apparently, not every WFT fan was pleased with this result. Adam and Jack discuss the ACC/B1G basketball challenge. Does Adam think the show's favorite teams (Florida State and Maryland) will come out victorious? Jack and Adam pick a perfect week of "for entertainment only" NFL picks. Adam discusses a recent robbery that happened to his friend.
Adam and Jack recap their Thanksgiving dinners. Did the Gravitz family oven hold up to the holiday? There are some interesting NFL storylines this week--but nothing more curious than the schedule adjustments for the Ravens-Steelers game. Adam and Jack pick the NFL games for your entertainment purposes.
Adam and Jack get the Thanksgiving weekend started right by tasting the fantastic new "Le Pilgrim" sandwich from Full On (Rockville, MD). A wonderful day is planned for the 25th, as Maryland basketball gets started on the new season. Adam and Jack make their regular amazing NFL picks. Adam voices his displeasure with Dabo Swinney. Adam also has issues with the moves made by Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
After a resounding political victory, Adam and Jack are now free to only talk sports (as many Twitter trolls have previously suggested). Adam is concerned about John Wall trade rumors. Adam talks about who he sees the Wizards picking at 9 and some options if they make trades. Jack and Adam continue to make perfect NFL picks.
Don't forget to ask your Amazon Alexa enabled devices to "play the latest episode of the Adam Gravitz Sports Show." She'll be helpful and play the latest episode. It's like magic.
Oh what a beautiful day! We feel like Andy Dufresne coming out of the sewer, arms raised towards the infinite sky in joy, face washed with rain and tears that cleanses our souls from the long-running nightmare. There's still work to do, but this is a great start with a new President, Joe Biden, coming in January. Jack discusses Maryland's historic victory over Penn State as well.
With less than a week left before election day, Adam and Jack prepare for the final push across the goal line. The show will be off next week as we anxiously watch coverage and refresh FiveThirtyEight. Adam makes a new friend in his yard and is excited for a dark winter. Jack and Adam make NFL picks. Jack reads some select quotes from the hopefully-soon-to-be-former President.
In this episode Adam describes his state of "less shame" as the Florida State football team is coming off their biggest win in a couple seasons. Jack gets excited for the Terps football season to start. Adam expresses his frustrations over Steve's diet. The duo pick NFL games like always. A familiar foe shows up in Jack's Facebook feed.
In this episode, the boys review the finale of "The Boys" (Amazon Prime Video). If you haven't seen it yet, skip ahead to the 12 minute mark to hear about the greatest NFL picks that have ever been picked. The dynamic duo briefly discuss the Dwayne Haskins situation in Washington and ask the real question--is Ron Rivera a good coach? Please be certain to make a plan to vote--go to iwillvote.com.
Adam is back and the duo picks NFL games like they always do. Are Washington Football Fans being too hard on Dwayne Haskins? COVID is sweeping through the White House like you'd expect given their commitment to ignoring the pandemic. It was the greatest COVID ever, but is it over or just getting started?
In this episode, Jack is on his own because he was mean to Adam and he is sorry. The show must go on and Jack assembles a crew of fine individuals, including: Jordan, Steve, Tim & Sarah, and Leesh (with the Sports Chatter). We pick games and talk about stuff. Jack and Tim do a sample of an Animal Crossing Pocket Pod episode. Enjoy the show!
In this episode, Adam laments the opening week loss by Florida State. Does FSU have what it takes to turn things around? There are rumors that the Big Ten will return in a few weeks. The duo discuss the new coaching hire by the Caps and how this differs from previous "Ted hires." You get the finest in NFL picks, as usual. Jack and Adam both cook salmon patties, but who did it better? We even have time for some bonus Trump talk.
We hope everyone had a relaxing and thoughtful Labor Day holiday. Adam recaps his wild return to the casino with stories from the poker table. Adam and Jack run through everyone's favorite segments, NFL game picks! Who can believe that NFL week 1 is already here?!? You also get our Super Bowl picks. The duo do a brief discussion of the return of The Boys.
We're back from a week off. Jack's tan and within 0.2 lb on the scale from when he left. Amazing! Adam and Jack talk about what they're eating. Your fantasy football draft could be days away and this show gets you prepared. What rookies should you know about? Jack challenges Trumpers on Facebook and Twitter. Adam and Jack talk about recent shows they've watched and get excited for the return of The Boys.
Jack recaps his weekend camping trip and his socially distant encounter with a Trumper. The Washington sports teams are having some struggles, with the Caps facing elimination, Wiz getting wiped out of the restart, and the Nats playing bad baseball. Will things get better? The Washington Football Team starts real practice, but are they neglecting a skill position?
In this episode, Adam tries out a new chicken place and cooks a new dish. The Wizards are going 0 for the restart--does Adam see any improvement in the players or coaches? The Football Team cuts ties with Guice. Adam is pumped that the fantasy football league has been renewed. The duo discuss the announcement by the Big Ten and the Pac 12 to postpone the Fall 2020 season. Will the ACC and SEC be able to play? Jack runs through Trump's recent battles with the English language and coherency. Susan makes a brief comeback in Jack's Facebook trolling.
Adam jumps right in and reviews a new pizza place that he tried (Ema Rossi) and let's us know how it ranks. Adam gets a surprise visitor at his house and Jack gets a surprise in his shrimp tacos. Major League Baseball is well underway, but are the Cardinals and Marlins ruining it for everyone? Did the Wizards live up to limited expectations in the bubble restart? What is their path going forward? Jack fights for the truth on the WUSA-9 Facebook page against a new nemesis--SUSAN. Here's Jack's new song referenced in the Facebook thread: "I Alone" available for free streaming and download.
In this episode, after 5 games, Adam is already calling it over for the Nats. Despite Adam's suggestion, both Adam and Jack are excited for live sports. The duo discuss the reckless work by the Marlins, who are at a 50% infection rate for COVID-19. Adam settles into midseason form with Scott Brooks bashing. Adam and Jack talk about what they are watching on TV.
In this episode, we go over the big scandal facing the Washington football club after the Washington Post reported the cases of sexual harassment and assault as well as a toxic culture. Adam is excited for the NBA restart and discusses the possibilities for the other leagues. Adam and Jack have brushes with greatness.
In this episode, Adam and Jack discuss the latest ridiculous things the White House occupant and his family and friends have said or done. Washington Football is moving forward with a name change, but is it OK to keep wearing a "throwback" jersey? The NBA bubble might have some leaks. Adam and Jack place bets on the Orioles win total and create a Chris Davis side bet.
There's so much to talk about today! The mega-Mahomes deal in KC, Beal's decision to not play in the NBA restart, DeSean Jackson's troubling Instagram post, and the Washington Football Club's quest for a new name. After weeks of non-sports topics, this is a delightful bounty! We discuss a local restaurant's ill-advised fight against keeping its customers and workers safe as it quests towards closure. We do a lightning round of horrible Trump things from the week.
This episode is about a number of things that cannot be known. How good will Cam Newton be on the Patriots? Did Trump know that there was an old racist shouting "white power" in a video he retweeted? Did the President know about "Bountygate" and did/can he read intelligence briefings? One thing is for sure, Adam will still be watching the Game Show Network when you're listening to this episode.
Adam's birthday is coming up on Friday and all he'd like is for you to subscribe to the show! This week's episode is the 26th episode of 2020--but some people aren't sure what the "19" in COVID-19 stands for (hint: that person's name rhymes with Ronald Dump). We do a quick download of the latest crazy from the worst President in 200 years. Adam gets pumped up for the upcoming NBA tournament, but the Wizards will be down at least one man. Baseball is going to happen and we're not quite sure what it's going to look like. Adam and Jack discuss if the Bubba Wallace incident was perhaps a misunderstanding. Adam laments about what could have been for FSU basketball. Jack hypes up his shrimp on polenta that he made last night and Adam is determined to give it a go tomorrow night.
Adam finally parts ways with his 20 year old cable box. Does he have what it takes to install the new Xfinity X1 box himself? Adam discusses his new focus on fitness. Jack recaps his attempts to draw in debate from Trumpers. Was Mike Gundy's apology about his OAN tee honest? Adam discusses the plans of the various leagues starting and the failures of MLB. Jack is SHOCKED at what Adam was going to eat and provides a video chat cooking lesson.
Was Jack able to engage any Trumpers in heated debate this week? Adam talks about his new fitness regimen, but does he match up to the President's perfect body? Adam and Jack discuss the plans for the NBA, but what is MLB doing? All this and more on Episode 24!
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Adam's friend, Danny Zollars, who recently passed away after a long fight with cancer. A friend of Adam's is a friend to all and may your memory live on as a blessing for all. Adam and Jack discuss the deep seeded racial inequality in this country, police brutality, and the ongoing protests. Jack reads a 200 comment thread from a Facebook post about Trump hiding in his White House bunker. Adam dreams of sports restarting.
In this episode, Jack details the delicious Memorial Day barbecue that he prepared for his family and not Adam. Adam recaps the special golf event that happened over the weekend. The duo discuss the theoretical Bradley Beal trades reviewed by Barstool Sports. The NHL has released their playoff plan--does Adam like it? The duo continue to unleash the fury on the current White House resident who says normal things like: "I don't use insulin. . . should I be?", "very much good information. . ." and "as you know, there's no statute of limitations." What's that all in reference to? Who knows. He speaks and writes like a poetry magnet set that's missing a few words or a Cookie Monster "coked out of his mind."
In this first episode after Jack's release from Twitter's "re-education camp," we return to the well that has no bottom that is the current pill-popping White House resident. Is it smart for the President to be using himself as a guinea pig? Could he spell guinea pig? Is he lying? Adam and Jack address their recent plumbing adventures and give free promotion to Len the Plumber and CroppMetcalfe. Adam addresses the recent spike in NFL player arrests. Jack is hopeful about the newest transfer to the Terps.
In what the political pundits are already calling a "... caustic and thorough evisceration, the likes of which our country has never seen before," the podcast takes a political turn. Jack responds to his current Twitter ban, which comes on the heels of a seemingly benign comment at the Tweeter-in-Chief. Please follow us at @theAGSportsShow and send us your screen caps of Twitter and Facebook battles with Trumpers. #bebest
In this episode, Adam describes his critical mistake in his burger order over the weekend. Adam tells you what shows he's watching. The duo discuss Jameis Winston joining the Saints and what the Andy Dalton move into Dallas means for Dak.
Sport things happened and Adam and Jack are right here to talk about it! Who were the winners and losers of the NFL draft? (Hint: the loser team rhymes with Queen Bey) Jack is almost done watching Tiger King and the duo discuss the depth of insanity on that show. Jack and Adam talk about shows they are looking forward to watching next.
In an action packed episode, which features the return of Adam, you get an in depth top 10 NFL Draft mock. You know you're gonna love it. Adam and Jack discuss the first two episodes of "The Last Dance" which is ESPN's new documentary about the Jordan era and the Bulls. The duo discuss the last three episodes of season 1 of Hunters and predict what will happen next season.
Jack's flying solo this week recapping episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Amazon Prime Video's "Hunters." What was Harriet up to? Happy Passover and Easter everyone! We'll see you all back next week for NFL draft previews galore!
In this week's episode, we speed up the pace of play in the recaps of the show Hunters (as available on Prime Video) and discuss episodes 2 and 3. Adam and Jack compare the show to The Boys (also on Prime) and decide between Huey and Jonah for their Scooby Gang draft picks. Adam describes what he's been eating.
Adam returns in this episode to talk about all the shows he's watching. This is the first of a 10-part series on the Amazon Original Series "Hunters." If you don't want to get spoilers for episode 1 of Hunters, please watch the show and then return later. Here's a buffer so you don't accidentally get spoilered. Here's another one. Would you watch Rui Hachimura play video game basketball? Why is Wrestlemania still happening? Now that the warning and some sports buffer is out the way, could Jonah have stopped his Bubbe's murder? Why was he so bad at drug dealing? Will he use his grandmother's dagger? Was "Sideburns Nazi" too outrageous at the bowling alley? All this and more on this week's episode!
This episode features special guest co-host, Cousin Jordan! Jack and Jordan discuss what they're doing to keep sane while working from home and what shows you should be watching. They briefly delve into the recent moves by the Panthers and the Browns. Jack and Jordan put together a comprehensive plan for the 2020 baseball season as well as discuss what the upcoming NFL season might look like with a limited training camp.
How are the guys handling the social distancing? Adam calls into this episode and is optimistic with his Coronavirus timeline. Sportswise, all that's going on is giant NFL roster moves--Adam highlights the epic Dolphins offseason.
Jack thinks Adam is woefully unprepared for the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Will Jack share his sanitizer supply? Adam and Jack discuss possibilities of Coronavirus creating empty arenas for the NCAA tournament games. Cousin Jordan has a big transaction with TMZ. We all kneel before King Steve and his toilet paper stockpile and mountain of Safeway Monopoly tickets.
Adam and Jack are both coming off of tough college basketball losses and choose to focus on the good things in life like friends, family, and food. Jack recaps his visit to Silver Spring's "The Eleanor" and Adam describes his fine Italian dining experience.
Have you ever wondered how the AP College Basketball Rankings get calculated? Are you curious how voters use their expert knowledge of the game and the teams to create a ranking system that impacts visibility, attendance, brand recognition, and job security for our fine Division 1 institutions? Well, look no further than this episode where Jack breaks down exactly how the rankings work. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and maybe you'll learn something!
We're coming off of a long weekend--what did the guys do? Did Adam remember the names of every person on his trip? Jack and his family had suite tickets for Disney On Ice, but did the sweet parking garage spot have issues? Adam and Jack bask in the glow of success of their college basketball teams.
In this week's show, Jack talks about his huge windfall in his brush with greatness. What is the feeling at the show about the XFL? Adam unloads about his displeasure with Coach K after FSU's game against Duke. What's Adam up to for this holiday weekend?