Not That Great: Recent Episodes
not that great
"not that great" is a sporadic sports podcast hosted by Philadelphia-born/Cambridge-raised Kamil McMullen and some of his sport-inclined friends. The NFL, NBA, MLB, WWE, and other sports are fully in play, with the occasional journey into pop culture, entertainment, and interviews with special folks.
Not That Great is produced by Kamil McMullen.
Our sound engineer emeritus is Jamie Crawford.
Contributors: Andrew Coleman, Ben Pearlman, Brian Goodwin, Tommy Brogan, Matt Fox, Alex Brown, Peter Longo, and Logan Nieder.
Music by Magid and Royal-T.
Foxy, Longo, and a late-arriving Tommy review the first full month of MLB action, review surprise storylines, and revisit some premature predictions.
Foxy, Longo and Brogan do the whole damn thing and break down their MLB predictions division by division, culminating with awards picks and your 2022 World Series Champion.
Foxy and Longo breathe a collective (and loud) sigh of relief as baseball exits the lockout, and discuss what's next.
Tommy, Peter, and Foxy dive deep into their respective Mount Rushmores of pitching greats.
Al Brown and Brian Goodwin break down the NFL Conference Championships, heap praise on the Bengals, and predict the Super Bowl outcome. Al also attempts to stealthily obtain a product placement deal with Buffalo Wild Wings.
Foxy, Brogan, and Longo discuss ongoing CBA issues and David Ortiz's solo induction to Cooperstown.
In a new offering from NTG Productions, Tommy Brogan, Matt Fox, and Peter Longo present Baseball's Better, our new baseball focused pod. Unfortunately, they had not yet decided on the name when this was recorded. MLB's ongoing labor strife, free agency and possible trades are the focus of this fast and loose premiere episode.
Al Brown joins Kamil to discuss some NFL Wild Card Weekend observations; later, Kamil attempts to murder Al with a question about the fledgling Boston Celtics.
Al Brown discusses today's major shake-up in the upper ranks of his beloved Boston Celtics.
It what will likely be a two part donnybrook, Logan Nieder, Al Brown, and Kamil team up to tackle a huge mailbag covering everything from "Why is LeBron James such a bitch???" to "Who are your top 3 baseball players of all time?" to "Are you tuning out sports due to the presence of politics?" Also, Logan is exposed to the elements as he takes questions in his car, and the guys kinda give Detroit a hard time.
Tommy Brogan, Matt Fox, and Peter Longo chop up everything baseball in our new and (hopefully) weekly roundup. Kamil McMullen surprise-joins halfway through a marathon session, which includes discussion about the currently raging youth era, what is and isn't a no hitter, and why Tony La Russa sucks.
Just in time for Round 1, Al Brown and Tommy Brogan preview the NFL Draft. Strap in......it's a lengthy one.
Kamil and Al Brown discuss the homestretch of the NBA, including an early championship pick, Jokic and Curry going off, and the state of the Celtics.
A lot has happened since our last jam, and Al Brown and Matt Fox are here to break it all down; MLB Opening Week, The Masters, March Madness' conclusion, and more.
A continuation of our MLB Preview is hosted by Tommy Brogan; Kamil McMullen, Peter Longo, and Matthew Fox are along for the ride. Kamil only cares about the Phillies. The other guys make official picks and swoon over the Dodgers, while Fox betrays his family with his World Series pick.
Al Brown and Ben Pearlman preview the field of 68 vying for the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
Alex Brown joins Kamil to discuss the travesty that is the 2020/21 Boston Celtics. Later, they lightly preview their new (untitled) podcast project about Homicide: Life on the Street.
Matt Fox and debuting Peter Longo prepare you for the upcoming MLB season, with award/divisional/World Series predictions, deal discussion, and Tatis talk.
Al Brown and Andrew Coleman predict All-Star selections and shoot the breeze about hoops in general in our annual NBA almost-midseason catch-up.
Somebody in the NTG family found a list of athlete GOATs for the public's amusement and dissection and dropped it in the group chat, leading to one of the longest and most debated questions in the pod's history: Who is The Greatest Greatest of All Time? Tommy Brogan and Alex Brown join Kamil to break down the mental anguish, the long lists of accomplishments, and the most ridiculous write-in inclusions. At the end, the dust clears, the questions are over, and Not That Great's G.O.A.T. of G.O.A.T.S is revealed.
After Logan Nieder stops babbling about avocados, he, Alex Brown, and Ben Pearlman break down a lackluster (depending on who you ask) Super Bowl LV.
On the SEASON FOUR PREMIERE of Not That Great, Kamil and Al Brown break down a sizable mailbag of questions, and are joined midway by Matt Fox. Stafford/Goff is dissected. An NBA roundup is presented. Super Bowl picks are painstakingly made. Dustin Pedroia retired while recording was taking place (about 2 years too late). MLB Hall of Fame and steroid era are also discussed, and the guys wax poetic about favorite childhood (and not so childhood) sports experiences.
Alex Brown runs an NBA update solo, talkin Celtics, level of competition, and Jonathan Isaac's stand.
The umpteenth return of NTG sees Kamil and Al Brown hashing out next week's return of the NBA, emanating from Bubbleworld in Florida.
Al, Logan, and Kamil wrap up the final episodes of The Last Dance, and also look forward to upcoming ESPN docs.
Al Brown and Logan Nieder break down episodes 7 + 8 of The Last Dance, which focus on MJ's first retirement, his baseball stint, and eventual return.
Kamil and Alex unpack episodes 5 + 6 of ESPN's "The Last Dance" with some help from Matt Fox and Logan Nieder.
Al Brown and Logan Nieder continue NTG's "The Last Dance" recaps with Episodes 3 + 4, of which the primary focus is Dennis Rodman.
Tommy Brogan and Brian Goodwin deconstruct a 32-character Marvel Cinematic Universe Bracket. It gets difficult at times.
Alex Brown and Kamil review episodes 1 + 2 of the much-anticipated Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance".
After an obligatory mention of these being uncertain times, Kamil and Tommy deconstruct a 64-character Parks + Recreation bracket they found on the internet. Logan makes an appearance to break a difficult tie. We'll fix the audio problems on the next one, we promise.
Tommy Brogan and Kamil watched some XFL Football over their inaugural weekend to help you decide whether or not the upstart league is something you should invest your time in. What stood out? What was missing? How bad are the Tampa Bay Vipers? Also; a lightning quick Oscars recap.
Alex Brown attempts a pod-coup in back to back solo efforts (because the rest of us can't get our shit together). First, he recaps the career of the late Kobe Bryant. Second, he analyzes Super Bowl LIV.
Matt Fox joins the show to discuss all the MLB things we ignored last week: Astros and Sox, who else may get caught up, and who may be left out permanently. We also talk MLB Free Agency, and try to rationalize how one guy could think that Derek Jeter is NOT a first ballot Hall-of-Famer. Also: Kamil's robotic mic makes another appearance.......its final one.
In the Season 3 premiere, Alex Brown joins Kamil for a mother-effing boatload of topics including the Super Bowl, Tom Brady, NBA All-Star fan voting, Alex being right about his NBA man crushes, Alex having been VERY wrong about a particular man crush he said would be BETTER THAN LEBRON JAMES (its so bad, guys) and literally everything else. Somehow we missed the MLB. Also: The first EVER live in-studio guest in Not That Great history joins Kamil for the intro segment.
Not That Great returns yet again from an extended hiatus for an extended outing (almost 2 hours!), with Kamil and Logan hashing out the first real NFL action of the season. Topics include the pressure on the Browns, the swan dive of the Dolphins, the continued excellence of the Patriots, and a deep dive on the Raiders and Antonio Brown coming to New England. We also get DOUBLE BREAKING NEWS during recording, and Kamil's microphone is temporarily overtaken by alien robots.
The top of the AFC...solid. The middle and low....murkier. Kamil McMullen makes his grand return, joined by Logan Nieder, to discuss the AFC and alllllllll two of it's good teams, and the rest of it's very, very so-so teams. Also, Kamil's microphone sucks in the middle, but he doesn't edit it out.
Alex Brown and Logan Nieder review and discuss the wild, wild, wild NBA free agency period this far.
It's July 4th week, so on July 3rd, Matt Fox and Ben Pearlman recorded this episode we are releasing on July 5th. They cover MLB all star snubs and the halfway point of the season, the US Women's National Team sippin' tea, and also, Ben is from Indiana.
Not That Great pulls the goalie and puts everybody on the ice to break down Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals. Alex Brown drives the train; Kamil McMullen, Andrew Coleman, and a debuting "Hot Wheels" Logan Nieder join him to discuss Steph's postgame attitude, the most important players going forward, and whether or not Toronto could actually take this thing.
Desperately trying to become a monthly podcast (apparently), NTG returns with a lengthy entry in the canon. First, Kamil and Alex Brown FINALLY cover the NTG Field Trip to Wrestlemania (which may still be going on), and all that that entailed. Then, Alex takes the wheel with newcomer Andrew Coleman to discuss the 2019 NBA Playoffs (which will continue until June 2037).
Kamil takes the week off and leaves the pod in the very capable hands of Ben Pearlman and rookie sensation Matt Fox for a quickie dive into multiple topics, beginning with the randomly early start of Major League Baseball. Also: they talk March Madness, Ben reluctantly gives gambling tips, and Matt's dog makes a guest appearance.
The ranks continue to grow here at NTG, as our debuting MLB analyst Matt Fox joins Kamil to talk about all things baseball, including the glut of free agents that persists, up and coming young guns, and some teams that may surprise you.
NBA expert Alex Brown goes full nuclear on Kyrie and his effect on the Celtics. He also helps Kamil break down who will get the final NBA playoff spots, and the Lakers spiral.
For the first time, Kamil is absent, leaving Brian Goodwin and Ben Pearlman to quickly man the pod. Super Bowl picks and the Kristaps trade are discussed. Also, Ben tries to alienate a couple of fan bases.
Al Brown and Kamil dissect the NBA as we approach All-Star Weekend and the trade deadline. Topics include a quick mock draft of the starters, what's going on with Gordon Hayward, is Harden ruining the game for everyone else, who's contracts are most laughable, and who might move on deadline day. Alex also rants, which is kinda his baseline.
NTG OG Brian Goodwin is back to talk a bonkers, lengthy, and absolutely fantastic Championship Sunday, the potential reform of NFL overtime, the Saints getting their hearts broken two years in a row, and the possibility of penalty replay. Later, as they tend to do, they gravitate to the WWE with a rapid Royal Rumble preview. Also: a friendly wager, and #DesiAaron makes some background noise.
Alex Brown joins Kamil on the Season 2 premiere. They pick every Wild Card weekend game, trash talk coaches, and praise players. Later, they dive into a deep mailbag, and Alex goes H.A.M. on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.
Ben Pearlman is back with Kamil to discuss Week 4 NFL picks, re-re-review the Browns schedule, and again discuss the unmitigated disaster that is the Oakland Raiders. They also hammer down a weekend parlay which they will almost certainly lose.
Week Three is upon us in the NFL, and Alex Brown joins Kamil to discuss the storylines from Vontae Davis quitting, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Patrick Mahomes' hot starts, and the middling teams they can't quite yet make sense of. Kamil also professes that New England is the last chance for Josh Gordon; Alex kindly disagrees.
The 2018 NFL campaign begins for really real, and Ben Pearlman joins Kamil to break down all the week 1 matchups, spending a little extra time on the possible disaster that the Raiders are becoming. Later, Kamil gets fatherly advice from Ben in the (mini) return of Dad Pod.
In the long-awaited finale of the Not That Great NFL Preview, Brian Goodwin joins Kamil to discuss Tom Brady's latest radio interview, ESPN's top 100 NFL players rankings, and some intriguing O/U win totals. Later, BONUS SPORTS: the Red Sox on the verge of potential collapse, and a way too late SummerSlam recap.
SummerSlam is this Sunday, and Brian Goodwin joins Kamil to break down every angle from breaking up the New Day to the future of The Miz/Daniel Bryan saga, to the problems with The Revival. Also, they discuss the major terribleness of one Ravishing (but not so) Russian.
Brian Goodwin joins Kamil for some NFL award (sorry...HONORS) predictions, some random bold predictions, and answers to literally all the listener questions we've gotten in the past week. Like six. Six questions.
In Part 3 of the NTG NFL Preview, first-time on air contributor Ben Pearlman hashes the NFC out with Kamil; they agree to a 2-team race, and discuss Cam Newton's confrontation outfit and a minimal amount of AFC scenarios. They also manage to survive a mild interruption by one of Ben's progeny.
In Part 2 of NTG's NFL Preview, two-sport superstar Alex Brown joins Kamil to break down the AFC division by division. Only one thing is clear....the Jets are terrible. Later, they predict the AFC's playoff and Super Bowl representatives.
Kamil is joined by Tommy Brogan to kick off the 2018 Not That Great NFL Preview Extravaganza. First up, it's all about fantasy predictions, picks, busts, sleepers. Also, Kamil learns what ADP stands for, and channels Perd Hapley.
Brian Goodwin joins Kamil to talk about Kahwi Leonard, Bryce Harper vs. Mookie Betts, the purpose of the ESPY's, and minimal WWE talk focusing on their signing of Cain Velasquez.
Kamil discusses the continuing saga of NBA Free Agency with Alex Brown, including Isaiah Thomas, Clint Capela, Marcus Smart, and the whereabouts of Kahwi Leonard.
After a few weeks of radio silence, Kamil returns with Brian Goodwin to review the wild weekend of NBA free agency, Lebron (and others) to L.A., and a few WWE conundrums. Later, they answer a few listener questions.
The NBA Finals have begun at long last, and Alex Brown returns to discuss Games 1 and 2 with Kamil. Lebron's increasing workload, JR Smith's horribleness, and Tristan Thompson's softness are discussed, along with Kanye West's swift and confusing decline. We also modify opinions on LeBron's future, which is now a weekly requirement.
Kamil is joined by Alex Brown and a special guest limited appearance by Ian Lyons to postmortem the end of the Celtics season. They also preview the NBA Finals, figure out if Houston's flash is over, and discuss, maddeningly again, Lebron's future.
In a Not That Great relative quickie, Alex Brown returns to discuss a back and forth Eastern Conference Finals, the Nance shove and what it means for Cleveland's team mentality, Lebron's future, and games 6 and possibly 7.
Not That Great returns and Kamil talks after hours NBA with Alex Brown; topics include the embarrassing Game 1 loss by the Cavs, the potential slugfest in the Western Conference finals, LeBron's future, and the Kardashian curse.
Tommy Brogan returns to go over the travesty he and Kamil made of their Round 1 Mock NFL Drafts. Then, they hand out awards for Best and Worst Draft, among others, and analyze the Patriots and Eagles weekend moves.
Ian Lyons returns with Kamil to discuss the everlasting NBA playoffs series by series, and the potential that the Association's recent parity problems may be over. Later, they predict what would be the most watchable and entertaining edition of this year's Finals.
Tommy Brogan joins Kamil to break down exactly half of Round 1 of Thursday's NFL draft with a mock draft, then speculate wildly about the remainder of Round 1 and beyond.
With producer Moose making annoying squeak toy noises in the background, Kamil and Brian recap the week in WWE, including Takeover, Wrestlemania 34, Raw, Smackdown, and the Andre The Giant documentary. Then, the winner of the 2018 Fortunate But Untalented Championship is announced.
Four days late, Kamil and Brian Goodwin preview the already-started MLB season; later, they lament the length of Wrestlemania.
With a baby on the way, Kamil talks to Steve Brennan about his experience with fatherhood and what to expect from expecting to expect expecting.
Some Patriots and NCAA Final Four talk is the appetizer; then, Kamil and Brian Goodwin dig into the main course that is the unexpected and dramatic return of "The American Dragon" Daniel Bryan to the WWE. Also, the Fortunate But Untalented Final Four is revealed.
Not That Great rookie Tommy Brogan and a returning Brian Goodwin join Kamil to discuss, like...EVERYTHING from MLB free agency weirdness to the Cleveland Browns tradin' errybody out here to Tiger Tiger Woods yall. Then, Brian sticks around to help Kamil reveal the field of 32 in the Fortunate But Untalented Trump Cup.
In an epic episode reminiscent of the days when movies came on TWO VHS TAPES (that was a thing, young people), Kamil recaps last night's Academy Awards with Lauren Daoust and Laura Butler, from fashion and winners and losers to just straight up insulting famous people. Then, he and Brian Goodwin unveil the 128 names eligible to win the Fortunate but Untalented 2018 Trump Cup. Kamil also uses the phrase "chop it up" a few too many times, and apologizes for audio problems.
Kamil catches up with the NBA with Ian Lyons, talking Celtics, Cavaliers, and reseeding; then, he announces the 2018 Fortunate but Untalented Trump Cup.
Kamil talks to longtime friend Mark Stevens about his book, his travels to all seven continents in 2017, his work on Showtime's "SMILF", and post-Katrina New Orleans.
The disgruntled listener returns, with extra vulgarity. Kamil then reviews the Super Bowl and lays out the immediate future of its participants with Steve Brennan.
A disgruntled listener voices his concern with the direction of the podcast. Later, Kamil talks about Alex Smith, Kirk Cousins, and the Super Bowl with Steve Brennan.
Kamil talks about the first WWE sighting of Ronda Rousey and the weekend in WWE with Brian Goodwin, but first, he finally (and painstakingly) solidifies his constantly wavering feelings about Sunday's Super Bowl matchup.
In the premiere of Not That Great, Kamil reviews NFL Championship Sunday and previews the Super Bowl with Brian Goodwin; later, they preview the week in WWE, culminating with Royal Rumble predictions.
With his producer Moose looking at him curiously, Kamil discusses the Rose Bowl; then, he projects and details the podcast's future.
Music - Magid: "Make It"