Roadie on the Horn: Recent Episodes
Roadie on the Horn
Podcast covering every one of the major American sports, sometimes touching in on other leagues and tournaments across the world!
ROTHPOD EP207 - 06/20/24 - The NBA Finals are over, in very quick fashion, but the Stanley Cup Final is not... so we have a lot to discuss! A big news week once more in the middle of June for the ROTHPOD fellas!
Timestamps:
01:05 - Oilers win two straight to push Stanley Cup to Game 6, looking to reverse sweep the Panthers + Pascal Vincent fired in Columbus, Markstrom traded to Devils
18:50 - Celtics make quick work of the Mavericks for their 18th NBA title, Monty Williams fired one year into his long, EXPENSIVE contract
26:15 - RIP Willie Mays, legend.
28:15 - Why are the White Sox SO BAD?
33:15 - What sporting venue that is no longer used or open did you most enjoy going to games at?
38:05 - You can pick ANY age to live the rest of your life at... what age are you choosing?
Thanks, once more, for all the support and all the questions! We love ya!
ROTHPOD EP206 - 06/13/24 - We're right in the middle of both the final series of both the NHL and NBA season, leaving us a lot to chat about in the sports world alongside news of Darren Waller's retirement and a few fun questions from the ROTHPOD faithful!
Timestamps:
1:05 - Stanley Cup Final - Panthers win both in Sunrise, leading up to a massive Game 3 for the Oilers in Edmonton
16:30 - NBA Finals - Dominance out of the Boston Celtics, up 3-0 against the Dallas Mavericks + some Dan Hurley chatter
29:55 - Darren Waller retires, rough last year for him
34:15 - Listener questions start here
34:20 - You're the owner of a franchise overnight in ANY sport - what team are you picking?
38:05 - What sporting event (one from US, one Internationally) would you most want to go to this summer if cost wasn't a factor?
42:20 - FINAL Q - What is your best memory on a boat?
Thanks to everyone who listened and asked questions, we really appreciate all of ya!
ROTHPOD EP205 - 06/05/2024
The ROTHPOD is back, again, for another fantastic episode as our favorite season is slowly coming to a wrap... but we've got two FANTASTIC title matchups ahead of us! Episode 205 has arrived and wow, we're fired up for this one!
Timestamps:
1:05 - Discussing the NHL's Conference Finals + the upcoming Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers
12:35 - The favorite Boston Celtics vs. the surprising underdog Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals - who wins and why?
18:20 - Christian McCaffrey and Justin Jefferson get BIG extensions, deservedly so
23:05 - Should the Leafs attempt to get Mitch Marner to waive his NTC, and if he does, where should he be dealt?
34:55 - Eric Jensen asks us about what the Rangers/Stars need to do in the offseason, our thoughts on an intriguing football team or two, baseball, and New York City activities
56:40 - OPERATION FLAGSHIP - What are our thoughts on the Redskins' free ticket sting operation many decades ago? GO WATCH THE NFL FILMS VIDEO!!!
01:00:50 - What are our alter ego names (first AND last names) and why?
Thanks to EVERYONE who listened, asked questions, interacted, etc.. we appreciate you!
ROTHPOD EP204 - 05/29/24 - The ROTHPOD is back as the NHL and NBA playoffs are now in their respective Conference Finals, albeit one side is much more competitive than the other! We also discuss the Nico Collins deal in Houston, the MLB including Negro League stats in their all-time leaderboards, and answer a bunch of great listener questions... give it a listen, we hope you enjoy!
Timestamps:
1:30 - NHL Conference Finals Discussion (NYR v FLA tied up at 2, EDM v DAL is a WILD one) + Bylsma back to Seattle, Ryan McDonagh trade, PWHL Walter Cup chatter
33:05 - NBA Playoffs roll on (Celtics dominate Pacers, Mavericks trying to close out the Timberwolves)
40:45 - Nico Collins gets PAID, extended 3Y/72M in Houston
46:40 - MLB adding Negro League stats to all-time leaderboards, changing some of the records (Josh Gibson's getting his respect!)
49:00 - Listener Questions
49:05 - Our former ROTHPOD Listener Captain asks us about the Indy 500, Jacob Trouba, Shota Imanaga (what a jinx!), and more
01:13:15 - A two-part question: The most SHOCKING/JAW-DROPPING sports moment of 2024 AND the most uplifting sports moment of 2024 up to this point
01:10:45 - What trade has most changed the course of a franchise, either for the better or the worse? Also, what do we order from fast food restaurants that may be considered to be a little bit odd to where people will look at you confused?
01:19:05 - The Designated Spot: Our top and bottom tier of one-hit wonders (and their songs)
Thanks as always for listening and for asking questions, we had a lot of fun with this week's episode!
ROTHPOD EP202 - 05/21/24 - Playoff action has raged on in both the NHL and NBA, so we're here with series previews for all of the Conference Finals action... plus, of course, some questions from our lovely listeners!
0:50 - Another super busy week in the NHL (Previews of NYR v FLA and DAL v EDM plus coaching hires/extensions in St. Louis and Carolina)
49:15 - NBA Conference Finals talk (Boston has a nice road to the Finals with an Indiana matchup, Should Mavericks-Timberwolves the best series' of all of the playoffs??)
01:04:40 - Top tier of throwback/classic jerseys, a self-asked question
01:08:35 - Steve asks us about the Knicks' contender-o-meter, Anthony Edwards' ranking among the most exciting players in the league, and what the Yankees should theoretically do to try to keep Juan Soto
01:17:40 - Who are our FAVORITE players of all-time from the four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
01:26:35 - The Designated Spot™ question of the week: Which Backyard Baseball character are we?!?!
Thanks for the questions and for the listens, we appreciate all of you very much!
ROTHPOD EP202 - 05/15/24 - The Roadie on the Horn Podcast has an episode for one and for all as the NHL/NBA Playoffs continue forward.. we've definitely got a lot to talk about!
0:50 - Stanley Cup Playoff Round 2 (Rangers attempt to not choke... as does every other team with a lead in the playoffs apparently!!!)
30:45 - NBA Round 2 Playoff talk (Celtics outclass the Cavs, Knicks fans want Boston, and two ELECTRIC series' out of the Western Conference)
44:50 - Jared Goff's MASSIVE extension in Detroit
50:55 - Listener Q's from RK's dad + Kira and Phil to wrap up a fun podcast (golf AND wacky food combos, what a mixture!)
ROTHPOD EP201 - 5/9/24 - We've got a busy podcast full of fun topics with the NHL and NBA playoffs going on as we speak! We hope you enjoy the podcast half as much as we enjoyed recording and producing it for you!
Timestamps:
0:55 - Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 (Thoughts on all 4 series' plus some standouts up to this point) and some U18, OHL talk
32:00 - NBA Playoffs (Are the Knicks legit? Are the Nuggets done? Fun start to Round 2)
43:00 - Luis Arraez traded to the Padres, Dodgers/Cubs continue strong starts to the season
52:30 - Do we like postgame fireworks at the ball park? What are our favorite giveaways/perks of attending?
58:50 - What is the MOST INTENSE sporting event we've ever been in attendance for?
01:06:50 - Kira and Phil want to know how many notes we have in our phone PLUS a little random note reading for the folks!
Thanks as always for listening and asking questions, we appreciate you all!
ROTHPOD EP200 - 05/01/2024 - We're 200 episodes strong on the Roadie on the Horn Podcast with great timing as the NFL Draft happened last weekend along with some fantastic action in the NHL and NBA! Of course, we cap it off with a few great questions, so there's something for everybody on Episode #200 of the ROTHPOD!
Timestamps:
1:55 - 2024 NFL Draft (Our thoughts on the Penix, McCarthy, and Nix picks, the Giants + Eagles drafts, and some other occurrences within the draft)
35:50 - NHL Playoffs R1 (Rangers sweep to set up a rematch vs. the Hurricanes, Western Conference is fairly chaotic, Avalanche success vs. Hellebuyck, and more)
01:04:25 - NBA Round 1 tomfoolery (Lakers lose to the Nuggets again, Knicks-Sixers and Mavs-Clippers are both very fun, Milwaukee's injuries are brutal, and more again)
01:20:15 - Mike Trout's out for most (all, with how bad the Angels are) of the year for another season
01:22:25 - What is the best sports city in North America right now?
01:25:40 - With the NFL Draft over, what NFL Free Agent would we each want our favorite teams (the Giants and Eagles) to sign?
01:30:10 - What are our favorite sports superstitions?
01:34:50 - In honor of Episode 200, what non-monetary thing would we want 200 of?
Another week of fantastic topics and questions, 200 deep and we as per usual appreciate all of the support! Thank you very much!
ROTHPOD EP199 - 04/24/24 - April has been TREMENDOUS for podcast topics and this week's episode is no different, covering each of the NHL, NBA, MLB, and NFL on top of questions from the folk! We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording!
Timestamps:
1:20 - NHL Playoff chatter (the good, the bad, and the lack of goaltending... oh yeah, and Lindy Ruff getting hired in BUF)
27:50 - Plenty of injuries in the NBA Playoffs but some good basketball nonetheless
35:45 - 4 weeks into the MLB season, we give early observations on the Cubs, Dodgers, White Sox (bad), Guardians (good?), and other teams
43:35 - 2024 NFL Draft, our thoughts on the first few picks as well as some general vibes AND some live podcasting news as Reggie Bush got his Heisman back and Amon-Ra St. Brown got absolutely PAID
01:03:00 - Listener Questions!
01:03:10 - RK was in attendance at the Coyotes last game, so we discuss the 'whiteout' funeral... as you obviously should
01:10:30 - First round of March Madness vs First round of NHL Playoffs... you can only pick one, which is it?
01:12:45 - Kira and Phil have us discussing mythological figures, giving a top and bottom tier (there are SO MANY!!!)
ROTHPOD EP198 - 04/17/24 - The busy Spring of sports continues on into April with a podcast full of sports-related (for the most part) topics and questions from a few familiar faces and a few new faces! Onwards:
1:45 - Arizona Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City and a semi-preview of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with some things still unconfirmed
26:50 - NBA Play-In Tournament (Lakers win, Warriors lose, and an outlook on some of the future series') plus some Jontay Porter banned-while-we're-recording talk and, of course, Caitlin Clark talk as she goes #1 in the WNBA Draft and the ratings go CRAZY
41:30 - DeVonta Smith signs extension with the Eagles
43:35 - Scottie Scheffler wins Master's
45:50 - Eric (Eric18Utah) has a few questions about who the Islanders should start in goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, MLB Top 3 Players of the Week, and how good we think Brock Bowers will be
55:15 - Jason/Tyler/Nicole want to know more about the sweeper in comparison to the slider (s/o Orel Hershiser for the assist) as well as the Big Ten's best athlete ever, with some great new additions to the history
01:01:25 - RK's dad asks about the most shocking draft thing we've seen/heard about as well as ONE thing we'd change about the NFL Draft if we could
01:11:20 - Kira + Phil are in their designated spot have a great question about the top tier of city nicknames of which there are apparently very, very many out there
Thanks to everyone who listened and, of course, as per usual... thanks for the questions!
ROTHPOD EP197 - 04/10/2024 - We've got a fantastic podcast for you with recaps and our thoughts on the end of March Madness, plus some more analysis on how the MLB season has started off AND our thoughts on a bunch of different things from Starburst flavors to our favorite ballpark foods to a few 'dream picks' in the upcoming NFL Draft... plus a whole lot more!
Timestamps:
1:05 - MLB finds the Yankees and Dodgers are the first teams to 10 wins, as well as a few more high-end pitchers on the shelf, and of course, the Jackson Holliday call-up news. Lots of chaos in baseball already!
12:10 - UConn wins once again, South Carolina finishes off the perfect 38-0 season
24:55 - Landon DuPont becomes 9th player to ever get exceptional status in the CHL
30:40 - Stefon Diggs traded to the Texans + contract restructured
36:55 - Questions from Eric about the hottest players/teams in the NHL, NBA players we're looking forward to watch in the playoffs, a few 'dream picks' in the upcoming NFL Draft, some Master's talk, and more!
01:06:40 - RK's uncle Jason asks us for our favorite stadium foods, so of course, we deliver with a few different examples depending upon the situation
01:10:45 - Kira and Phil ask us to power/tier rank Starburst flavors (lemon is trash let's be real)
ROTHPOD EP196 - 04/03/24 - March Madness rages on and so too does the Roadie on the Horn podcast with another action-packed, super-fun episode for your listening pleasure. Tune in and, of course, feel free to send us questions for next week's episode!
Timestamps:
1:05 - MLB, the opening week (Rangers WS banner, Cubs/Dodgers talk, and the best/worst starts ~5 games in)
13:10 - March Madness Final Four matchups are set (Caitlin Clark is the GOAT, UConn/NCST making deep runs in both tournaments)
34:50 - NHL President's Trophy race (7 teams fighting for the top spot in the league) + both the Eastern and Western Conference Wild Card races
47:05 - Football news from the week (RIP Vontae Davis, Rashee Rice hit + run, and the UFL has begun)
51:00 - Listener questions!
51:15 - Why don't NFL refs run the 40-yard dash or NBA refs do layup lines to warm up for games?
54:40 - Eric Jensen asks about a potential UConn back-to-back title run, the MLB's best players from Week 1, what to watch from the NHL playoff teams over the next few weeks, and our optimal pizza build (4 toppings max)
01:08:40 - RK's dad wants to know about our FAVORITE part of sports in the wonderful month of April
01:15:15 - Kira and Phil ask which is worse: leaving your cart in the middle of the parking lot at the grocery store OR putting your carry-on bag and personal item in the overhead bin on the airplane (there is an answer here, no doubt)
THANKS FOR LISTENING! WE LOVE YA!
ROTHPOD EP195 - 03/28/24 - The MLB is just getting underway so, of course, we're here to give you a full breakdown of how we think the season will go along with some other topics as a great March of sports rolls on!
Timestamps:
1:25 - 2024 MLB Season preview (every division, the vast majority of teams, and our thoughts on how we feel the season will progress)
58:30 - March Madness + basketball talk (a lack of upsets and a fun NC State run!)
01:04:45 - NHL chat (Rangers first to hit 100 points, Sharks in line to have the best odds to take Celebrini)
01:09:05 - Is JJ McCarthy really going top 5 or is it just a smoke screen?
01:14:00 - Kira and Phil want to know our alarm habits and the earliest/latest times (they are NOT normal 😂)
ROTHPOD EP194 - 03/19/24 - March Madness is officially here along with plenty of NFL news, so strap in for another episode of the Roadie on the Horn Podcast!
Timestamps:
01:10 - NFL Free Agency + Trades (Keenan Allen to CHI, Justin Fields to PIT, and a massive deal for Calvin Ridley)
23:55 - March Madness Brackets (Indiana State didn't make it so no Cream Abdul-Jabbar, #1 seeds + teams who got snubbed)
32:35 - Blake Snell signs with the San Francisco Giants
37:25 - Did Justin Fields get screwed?
44:15 - What is our VERY FIRST real March Madness memory?
50:00 - Kira and Phil ask what person in our lives is most likely to be a time traveler (and RK has an answer, that's for sure)
Thank you to everyone for questions and for listening, we appreciate you!
March is here, so of course, we have a VERY eventful podcast for your listening pleasure!
1:20 - 2024 NHL Trade Deadline cleanup (Hertl/Hanifin to VGK, Guentzel/Kuznetsov to CAR)
29:15 - NFL Free Agency (Kirk Cousins to ATL, Saquon Barkley to PHI, Brian Burns traded to NYG, and MORE!
01:03:00 - Unbreakable records in the NHL and... white collar crimes by Jaguars emplorees?
01:09:20 - Josh wants us to know our thoughts on the ending of 'The Curse' and other TV shows or movies that could adapt the ending... this one's a doozy
01:13:10 - RK's dad wants to know the ONE THING we would change about March Madness
01:17:45 - Kira and Phil want us to tier rank girl scout cookies and that's quite literally EXACTLY what we do!!
Thanks for listening and for all the questions, we had a blast with this one!
ROTHPOD EP192 - March 6, 2024
Welcome to another episode of the ROTHPOD! March has brought us quite a few fun topics to talk about on this week's podcast, from the NHL Trade Deadline to NFL Franchise Tags to the incredible Caitlin Clark and plenty in between... we hope you enjoy!
Timestamps:
01:05 - 2024 NHL Trade Deadline starts popping off (Bowen Byram for Casey Mittelstadt, Henrique to Anaheim, Wennberg to NYR, Mantha to VGK, etc)
21:40 - NFL Franchise Tag Discussion + Free Agency Madness (Quite a few elite RBs available plus a few interesting QBs with the market... not overly exciting?)
28:20 - Caitlin Clark breaks the all-time D1 scoring record and declares for the WNBA Draft (The GOAT)
32:10 - Eric wants to know who our favorite analysts are, some NHL checkins, Matt Rempe fighting discourse, and some basketball q's
55:30 - RK's dad wants to know NCAAB's biggest surprise up to this point, plus, our thoughts on a few bubble teams (go Zags!)
01:00:45 - Kira and Phil want us each to create an ice cream flavor, so that's exactly what we did!
Thanks for listening, we really appreciate all of you who take the time out!
ROTHPOD EP191 - 02/29/24 - We've got a LEAP DAY podcast for the beautiful listeners of the Roadie on the Horn Podcast, hitting on a bunch of fun topics:
1:20 - NFL Franchise Tags (Tee Higgins, L'Jarius Sneed, Josh Allen, Chris Jones, Antoine Winfield Jr, etc)
9:30 - Cody Bellinger signs with the Cubs, Blake Snell/Matt Chapman/Jordan Montgomery remain unsigned
17:55 - The Atlanta Hawks are 750-750 in their last 1,500 games
20:30 - Justin Field's most likely landing spot + potential return
25:10 - A great question about Pete Maravich, the alien... who are some other alien-ish athletes that were SCARY dominant at strange points in their career?
31:05 - RK's dad comes with a timely Q - Who is the next NCAAB coach to make the Final Four 8 times?
36:10 - THE FINAL QUESTION - If you were offered a 9-month cruise around the world for FREE but you have to leave TOMORROW... would you go?
Thanks to everyone who listened to this week's ROTHPOD and asked questions or interacted with us, we really appreciate all of you!
We’ve got another awesome podcast for our valued ROTHPOD listeners as the world of sports continues on after the Super Bowl! Plenty of hockey, basketball, and baseball talk for you:
1:00 - NHL 2024 Stadium Series games, Rangers and Panthers trending way up, Penguins trending way down
28:10 - NBA All-Star Weekend gave off some very bad vibes
32:55 - Scott Boras has once again ruined the MLB offseason
40:10 - Eric has plenty of questions, asking about the MLS, Quinton Byfield’s stunning goal, the biggest NFL offseason storylines, and CBB storylines we’re watching
01:04:55 - RK’s dad wants us to pick a (non top-15, we’ll say) sleeper to make a deep run in March Madness
01:09:45 - Kira and Phil are curious: Of the three bed components (mattress, pillow, and sheets), which is the MOST important to be comfortable assuming the others are not?
ROTHPOD EP 190
Recorded 02/21/24, Published 02/22/24
ROTHPOD EP 189 - 02/14/24 - With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror and Patrick Mahomes once again winning SBMVP, we're here to break it all down AND answer some listener q's:
1:07 - Chiefs 25, 49ers 22
14:20 - Connor asks for our Super Bowl LVIII rating, as well as a question about where our attention goes next
20:10 - RK's dad is curious about our thoughts on 49ers players not knowing the OT rules, asking if we have any instances of this happening previously
28:10 - Kira and Phil ask about a holiday we find underrated, and, of course, you get some overrated thoughts too because that's just how the podcast goes sometimes!!!
THANKS FOR LISTENING! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
ROTHPOD - 02/07/24 - With the Super Bowl just a few days away and the NHL All Star Game behind us, it's time for another episode of the ROTHPOD! Oh, and no doubt, a TON of questions too!
Timestamps:
01:05 - Elias Lindholm, Andrei Kuzmenko swapped (with some other assets) + Sean Monahan sent to Winnipeg
19:45 - Tier ranking the NHL's contenders, playoff teams, and playoff chasers
38:50 - Craig Kimbrel - bad at baseball for quite a while, yet, somehow, still getting big contracts (plus a quick mention of Corbin Burnes getting traded to BAL)
44:35 - Who are our favorite current and former 49ers and Chiefs? Plus, our predictions for the Super Bowl!
55:15 - Kira and Phil want to know our thoughts on Groundhog Day, specifically wanting to know how we rate it.. (it's not great!)
Thanks for listening everyone and, obviously, thanks for all the questions!!
ROTHPOD EP187 - 02/01/24 - With the Super Bowl matchup set and ready to roll along with some other news, listen into Episode 187 for a rundown on the last week in sports!
1:20 - Chiefs defeat the Ravens, 49ers defeat the Lions to create a repeat Super Bowl matchup
18:30 - 2018 Team Canada World Juniors - Dube, Foote, McLeod, Formenton, and Hart all arrested and charged with sexual assault
22:45 - Adrian Griffin fired for Doc Rivers, TONS of 60+ point games in the last week (Luka, Embiid, KAT, and Booker)
30:05 - Listener Questions!
30:15 - Sam is curious: WHAT IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE TIMEOUT?
32:10 - Connor asks: Do we, as a society, overhype Super Bowl commercials?
35:20 - RK's dad wants to know about our personal favorite Super Bowl commercials
39:00 - Kira and Phil have a would you rather: 5 minutes of stand-up comedy alone or 20 minutes of improv with 3 friends?
ROTHPOD EP186 - 01/24/24 - Another week of NFL playoff games have came and went, so it is absolutely time for another ROTHPOD breaking down the action from this week! Here's what we chatted about on Episode 186:
1:15 - NFL - 2024 Divisional Round, Conference Championship game thoughts and predictions
18:55 - NHL - Mid-season award discussion - Hart, Vezina, Norris, Calder Trophy odds - how do we feel about the favorites?
34:35 - Steve's questions - Netflix/WWE, Patrick Roy as the Islanders coach, and our thoughts on the burrito vs. bowl debate
48:00 - Eric's questions - Our Top 5 NHL goalies, thoughts on some of our favorite hockey players, and can Mahomes overtake Brady in the GOAT debate?
01:05:55 - RK's dad asks us for our most memorable moments of fan intimidation in sports (shout out to the city of Philadelphia!)
01:11:35 - Kira and Phil ask us what college sports mascot we could beat in a fight, following up on the animal question we loved so much just a few months ago... what a special topic!
ROTHPOD EP185 - 1/17/24 - The NFL Playoffs have arrived and of course, RK and DB are here to break down everything from this weekend's action and discuss our thoughts on what comes next on another edition of the ROTHPOD!
Timestamps:
1:30 - NFL Super Wild Card Weekend (Eagles and Cowboys bow out early, Texans and Packers surprise the world)
35:05 - Eric Jensen's here to ask about a ranking of the NFL QBs remaining in the playoffs, our thoughts on CJ Stroud vs. Caleb Williams, AND MORE!
43:30 - How did we go from players joining the National Guard to avoid war to today's NIL-heavy world where everyone is SUPER coddled???... a very valid point, for sure!
48:15 - You can pick 3-4 former NFL players/coaches to watch the Divisonal Round with... who are you watching with and where?
52:45 - Kira and Phil are here, asking for a tier ranking our favorite and least favorite movie studio intros/songs... some CLASSICS!
WHAT A WEEK IN SPORTS!
ROTHPOD EP184 - 01/12/24 - With our SECOND episode of 2024, we may have our most news-heavy podcast... of the year? TONS of football and hockey talk:
1:15 - College Football talk - The University of Michigan wins the National Championship and Nick Saban retires shortly thereafter
13:20 - NFL Black Monday - Pete Carroll, Bill Belichick, and Mike Vrabel out as HCs of the Seahawks, Patriots, and Titans respectively
18:15 - Super Wild Card Weekend storyline discussion (Goff vs. Stafford in revenge-ish games, Tyreek Hill revenge game vs the Chiefs, Flacco (old) vs Stroud (young), Eagles vs Bucs, etc.
32:00 - WJC/NHL Talk - Team USA wins Gold at the WJC, Cutter Gauthier and Jamie Drysdale swapped in a SURPRISING trade, and William Nylander gets PAID
46:20 - What is the most (and least) desirable NFL Head Coaching vacancy?
51:30 - Is Bill Belichick a Hall of Famer without Tom Brady's existence?
54:50 - What is ONE item that everyone should get free at birth?
Thanks to everyone who listens and asks questions every week, we have been having a BLAST recording these episodes... we appreciate you!
Our first ROTHPOD of 2024 is a good one, with a bunch of exciting and fun sports topics for us to discuss... such as:
:25 - The Pistons' losing streak is no more!
2:25 - Alabama vs. Michigan - our thoughts, the aftermath
8:00 - Washington vs. Texas - Michael Penix Jr is him (draft stock talk), terrific ending, who wins the CFP Natty
16:00 - NFL Week 17 talk - Lions vs. Cowboys refereeing debacle, Ravens dominate the Dolphins, and a breakdown of Week 18
31:10 - Our top tier of albums (mostly rap) from 2023
35:45 - Eric asks us questions about everything (NHL check-in's, NFL playoff dark horses, 2024 goals, and more!)
01:08:00 - New Years' glasses designed around the upcoming year... stupid? We think so, and we hope Kira and Phil agree.
The ROTHPOD is back (a day or two delayed) with our last episode of the year, talking about everything that's gone on in sports over the last week:
1:05 - NFL Week 16/College Football Playoff Thoughts - The Eagles beat the Giants plus big wins for the Dolphins, Raiders... oh, and a statement victory for the Ravens over the 49ers!
24:25 - The Detroit Pistons have the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history
27:55 - Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers to 12 year, $325M deal
31:25 - Questions start here!
32:35 - Is Bowl Season a mess with all the opt-outs?
37:10 - Arch Manning makes WAY more money than Brock Purdy??!?!?!?!
40:30 - Our top moments from sports in 2023
46:10 - Kira and Phil ask about our favorite listener questions of the year
Thanks for everyone who asked questions and listens every week, we appreciate you! Have a fantastic start to your 2024!
ROTHPOD EP181 - 12/20/2023 - The ROTHPOD is here with a pre-Christmas episode, talking about everything from sports to the holidays to our favorite gifts and all in between!
Timestamps:
0:50 - NFL Week 15 (Giants and Eagles lose, Chargers... really lose... and then clean house, and a few surprises across the league with Baker Mayfield's Bucs and Matt Stafford's Rams rolling)
24:15 - Dodgers trade for Tyler Glasnow
27:10 - Pistons are 3 losses away from breaking the NBA record for consecutive losses
30:35 - Eric asks us questions about NHL teams, Jalen Hurts, cologne, and, of course, a Christmas tier list
01:03:50 - Our favorite and least favorite playoffs between the MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL
01:08:20 - The Designated Spot™ - Most memorable gift we've ever received AND most memorable gift we've ever given?
Thanks to everyone who listened this week! Merry Christmas and a very happy holiday season!
ROTHPOD EP180 - 12/13/23 - We have a podcast touching on all four major sports leagues in North America AND some college football talk... in December! What a life!
Timestamps:
0:40 - NFL Week 14 goes well for the Giants, not well for the Eagles (and Chiefs)... or the Vikings/Raiders for that matter!
19:30 - Jayden Daniels edges out Penix, Nix, and Harrison for the Heisman
25:40 - Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers, Juan Soto traded to the Yankees... what a week across the MLB
35:20 - Lakers win the In-Season Tournament... does it matter? Should we care moving forward with how the first one went?
39:25 - Craig Berube fired by the Blues after six years in STL
44:20 - Is NCAAF going to end up like MLB with how money ends up being spent to acquire talent?
49:30 - Eric Jensen asks us about a few hockey teams, the Broncos making the playoffs again (realistic-ish now maybe?), and Ohtani's title outlook in LA
01:05:40 - Who deserves to be in a sports Hall of Fame that realistically has little to no chance of making it?
01:09:50 - How much snow is the ideal amount on Christmas?
ROTHPOD EP179 - 12/6/23 - We're back with a late night episode of the Roadie on the Horn Podcast, discussing a bunch of fun things from the past week in sports:
1:25 - A big week in the NFL, and, with that, more important players hurt (Niners beat the Eagles, Packers beat the Chiefs)
25:40 - College Football Playoff Final 4 (Did FSU get screwed out of the CFP? Did GEORGIA get screwed out of the CFP? Maybe!)
40:40 - Verdugo traded to the Yankees, Kelenic traded to the Braves
47:10 - Hockey talk! World Juniors' Preliminary rosters are out plus Patrick Kane's impending debut with Detroit
59:30 - Lots of Eric questions, including: Who will run the Patriots in the future and how will they rebuild? + Non-QB MVP Candidates in the NFL
01:27:05 - What are we most excited about heading into CFB Bowl Season? What non-Big6 bowl game are we most fired up for in December?
01:33:05 - A top tier of cereal mascots because that is apparently how we decided to market cereal
Thanks for all the questions and to those who listen, you are absolutely the best! Glad to get some NFL, MLB, NHL, College Football thoughts in!
ROTHPOD EP178 - 11/29/23 - With another fantastic week of both collegiate and professional football brings a bunch of storylines for us to chat about on Episode 178:
1:00 - Thanksgiving, Black Friday football was fun + wins for the Giants and Eagles once again!!!
16:45 - Rivalry Week goes crazy with Michigan knocking off Ohio State, Alabama's insane late-game victory, and another Iowa football defensive masterclass
31:55 - College football's craziest, wildest live mascots
36:45 - Eric asks us about the NHL, Broncos' playoff hopes, Jordan Love, College Football Playoff scenarios, and more
01:02:55 - What was the most memorable overtime/extra innings game of 2023?
Thanks to everyone who listened to the pod, we appreciate you!
ROTHPOD EP177 - 11/21/23 - With the Eagles AND Giants winning in the same week, the ROTHPOD is filled with good vibes after a long week of sports! We're here to break it all down for you:
:55 - NFL Week 11 recap (Tommy Devito leads the Giants to a win, The Eagles come back to beat the Chiefs in a SB rematch, and Joe Burrow's injury makes things interesting in the AFC)
20:30 - CFB Week 12 (Iowa is the most consistent team in college football, Miami tries their best but they don't succeed, a big win for Washington, and it just means more for SEC's Auburn)
35:25 - Aaron Nola signs back with the Phillies, other MLB news
43:15 - James Harden's start in L.A. has not been ideal
47:20 - Shaq Leonard waived during our recording - LIVE POD!
49:15 - How do we determine who is to blame between bad GM work and bad coaching (cc: Tennessee Titans)
55:40 - Eric Jensen asks us about college football, thoughts on a few NHL teams and college hockey, the NFL, the Premier League, and who would win a snowball fight within the text group chat)
01:17:00 - Kira and Phil ask us about Thanksgiving dinner - If we can replace a food with another food... what food are we substituting out and what's coming into the rotation?
Thanks to everyone who asked questions and listened this week, have as happy Thanksgiving!
ROTHPOD EP176 - 11/15/23 - The ROTHPOD is back with a football-centric episode and lots of questions from the listener faithful as we dive deep into November sports!
Timestamps:
1:15 - The New York Giants are a truly dreadful football team.. and some fun action around the league including discussions about the Texans beating the Bengals, Niners dismantling the Jaguars, and the Broncos' improbable victory thanks to one of the worst blunders in NFL history via the Bills' special teams!
21:20 - Another week of college football with a big Michigan win over Penn State, Georgia dominating Ole Miss (and gaining respect), and undefeated Washington defeating Utah
36:45 - Thoughts on Michael Penix, Bo Nix, and Drake Maye at the NFL level
48:10 - Eric comes correct with questions about Texas A&M's coaching opening, a few NHL thoughts... and the Broncos making the playoffs???
01:02:00 - Have we ever felt ripped off attending a sporting event? Also, Oreos... be better!!!)
01:08:15 - TIER RANKING HATS. HATS, YES. HATS.
ROTHPOD EP175 - 11/8/23 - With a World Series champion finally crowned (congratulations to the Texas Rangers!), we've got a bunch of MLB news AND a nice discussion on a week of both professional and collegiate football action!
Timestamps:
1:05 - Rangers win the World Series plus some MLB contract news AND some new faces managing teams
27:05 - NFL Week 9 (Giants are a mess, the Eagles are a wagon, and CJ Stroud is looking LEGIT)
46:20 - College Football (Iowa football is once again Iowa football, Miami stinks, Texas holds on, Georgia beats Mizzou, Bedlam Bedlam'd, and USC... so done it's not even funny)
01:02:40 - Some NHL news as the Sharks finally win a game after losing first 11, Calen Addison traded for a 5th??
Questions
01:06:25 - USC's defensive coaches should be ashamed and Ron Washington hiring reaction LIVE on the podcast
01:11:25 - Kira and Phil want to know which of the 7 Dwarfs we most identify with in the final podcast question spot
Thanks for listening... 175 episodes in! Lots of stuff to chat about, hope you enjoy!
ROTHPOD EP174 - 11/1/23 - Another week of sports means another Roadie on the Horn podcast episode where we discuss everything that's gone down in the past week:
1:05 - The Texas Rangers are ONE GAME from being World Series Champions
8:00 - NFL Week 8 (Jets beat the Giants... somehow?, the Eagles end the Commanders' season, Broncos finally beat the Chiefs, and the Bengals hand the 49ers ANOTHER loss)
26:00 - College Football is WILD (Oklahoma upset by Kansas, Oregon thrashes Utah, and an interesting initial College Football Playoff Rankings)
36:55 - Hockey happenings (Senators stripped of first round pick, Rangers sweep road trip, and the Bruins/Golden Knights just refuse to lose in regulation, one hockey take each, and finally... what hockey-esque sport can be like flag football to the Olympics?)
51:40 - You're supporting your team in the World Series... Would you rather witness a late-game, heartbreaking loss or a total blowout?
54:50 - What's the BEST sign to bring with you if you're sitting right behind home plate?
58:25 - It is the day after Halloween after all, so the question is... do we believe in ghosts?
What a podcast, thank you for all of the fantastic questions and thank you for listening to us chat about another lovely week in sports!
ROTHPOD EP173 - 10/25/23
We're back with another fun podcast covering the ALCS and NLCS (what a doozy), another Week in the NFL (7) and NCAAF (8), some quick NBA talk, and a bunch of fun questions from the gang!
Timestamps:
1:05 - Diamondbacks > Phillies in 7, Rangers > Astros in 7
14:15 - Giants and Eagles win, Bills and 49ers lose to mediocre opponents... what more can you ask for from one week of the NFL?
25:00 - Alabama refuses to give up, Ohio State beats Penn State in an underwhelming matchup, Utah beats USC at the last second, Miami with an OT W over Clemson... and Iowa is Iowa.
41:15 - MLB Playoff Format - thoughts?
46:15 - Our favorite MLB playoff pitchers... EVER?!
49:50 - A follow up on the $200k of stolen dimes story (imagine that) and driverless Ubers
55:50 - The best desserts for each season and a heated debate (not really) on if "Spring desserts" are a real thing or not
Thanks for listening and asking questions, we appreciate all of you!!
ROTHPOD EP172 - 10/18/23
Hellooooooo friends and welcome to another episode of the Roadie on the Horn Podcast where we talk about the past week (or so) in sports and discuss a bunch of different, fun topics including:
1:30 - Rangers vs. Astros and Phillies vs. Diamondbacks - Rangers, Phillies Lead Both Series 2-0
11:25 - NFL and CFB thoughts from a BAD Week 6 for the fellas with the Eagles, Giants (and Miami) losing their games
26:10 - The Tush Push and Flag Football in the Olympics
32:30 - Our favorite logos in sports, the best of the best duos/pairs, and opinions on neck tattoos
41:30 - College Football's undefeated teams - who makes it the full regular season without a loss?
45:00 - Kira and Phil ask us which reality show we'd MOST like to be on between the Amazing Race, Big Brother, and Survivor... and we agreed?!?!
ROTHPOD EP171 - 10/11/23 - We've got a really busy podcast for you on this beautiful Wednesday in October! Here's what we got into:
1:20 - 2023-24 NHL Season Preview
37:30 - '23 MLB Divisional Round (Dodgers floundering, underdogs living up to the moment)
47:00 - NFL Week 5 recap (Giants lose... again... Eagles win!... again!, and the Cowboys stink... again!)
57:25 - College Football Week 6 (Miami with the greatest collapse ever, Iowa wins, Oklahoma > Texas)
01:05:05 - Who is the worst team in the NFL and WHY?
01:08:40 - RK's family goes hard with 3 FANTASTIC questions (worst coaching errors, being slept on (or puked on?) on an airplane, and eye contact vs. mouth? contact when being talked to)
What a week, thank you to all the ROTHPOD friends who listen and contribute! We appreciate you!
ROTHPOD EP170 - 10/4/23 - The ROTHPOD is back after a horrific football weekend for half of the podcast duo.. but a great weekend for the other half! Here's what we got in to in Episode 170:
0:50 - NFL Recap (Giants stink, Eagles soar, and a ton of interesting Week 4 football)
08:00 - College Football Week 5 (Ole Miss > LSU in a fantastic football game, another big Iowa win, USC beats Colorado)
15:00 - MLB Wild Card Round has ARRIVED (a quick breakdown of each of the Wild Card matchups focused more on the threats to the 1 and 2 seeds)
24:40 - Eric asks about the NHL (preview next week!)
38:20 - Duke Slater, a football legend with an unbelievable story
40:15 - You get to go to ANY game... what's the go-to sporting event within the beautiful month of October?
43:10 - RK vs Donny in a decathlon - who's winning each event?
Another wonderful podcast (with a few great questions at the end) to record, so thank you to everyone who listens and asks questions and all that good stuff!
ROTHPOD EP169 - 09/27/23 - The ROTHPOD is back after a WILD week of football and other sports has us set up for a fantastic October ahead! We also have quite a few question askers with questions of all types from football to Taylor Swift to pretzels and all in between!
Timestamps:
:55 - NFL Week 3 (Eagles win, Giants lose, and quite a few teams get embarrassed along the way)
14:55 - CFB Week 4 (Iowa doesn't score, Miami scores a lot, Ohio State knocks off Notre Dame at the last second, and other fun across the world of collegiate football)
32:15 - MLB - ONE WEEK LEFT. We discuss a couple of races and a few teams including the Cubs after a wacky week, get caught up on what we've been watching in the AL West.
38:40 - A six pack of Jensen questions (Dodgers, slept on NFL teams, and Taylor Swift being good/bad for the NFL)
57:20 - What are we worth in the NIL world? (Not as much as the USC offensive line!!!!)
01:00:05 - Our thoughts on the "65+ games to win MVP, other awards in the NBA" rule as well as fighting in hockey with some current event coverage
01:10:15 - Responding to Kira's cow-related disrespect and tier ranking our favorite pretzels
ROTHPOD EP168 - We're back with another episode of the ROTHPOD as the sports world heats up even further with a very eventful week in the NFL and College Football with some news out of the MLB and NHL as well! Oh, and of course, listener Q's 😎
Timestamps:
1:25 - College Football discussion (Miami and Iowa win, Colorado vs. Colorado State was unbelievable, some other fun)
7:20 - Giants with a huge comeback, Eagles continue to roll, some tight overtime games, and a lot of injuries across the NFL
14:05 - MLB recap (Astros retake the division, Mariners/Rangers close behind + NL Wild Card race heating up with Cubs slow week)
22:05 - Mike Babcock out as Columbus coach before he coaches a game... who could've seen that one coming?
25:35 - Listener questions (grass vs turf, CU without Travis Hunter, favorite sports crowd traditions, and a discussion about what animal we could beat in a fight 🐔🐄🐷
ROTHPOD EP167 - 9/13/23 - The ROTHPOD is here with a wonderful hour long podcast with professional football officially BACK in our lives with the NFL starting as well as another strong week of college football! Of course, questions at the end of the podcast as per usual!
Timestamps:
NFL Week 1 (a rundown of our best and worst of the week) - 1:15
CFB Week 2 (Iowa + Miami W's!!!)- 23:30
MLB Playoff Push continues - 41:00
Listener Questions - 51:00
THE DESIGNATED SPOT - 57:15
Thanks for listening of course, we'll have a bunch of questions next week as we had a few come in after recording! Enjoy!
ROTHPOD EP166 - 09/06/2023 - The ROTHPOD is here with our NFL preview (13:00) with the 2023 season starting on Thursday AND some news/questions in what ends up as a LONG mid-season podcast!
Timestamps:
College Football Week 1 - 0:20
MLB talk (Urias arrest, MLB playoff race) - 46:25
NFL Week 1 q's from Eric - 01:00:20
Sam asks about CU football, Heisman thoughts, and other football q's - 01:07:00
Kira + Phil ask for our top/bottom tier of street scavenged items - 01:18:20
Thanks to everyone who listened and asked us questions, we're always thrilled to see them :)
ROTHPOD EP165 - 08/30/23 - The ROTHPOD is back with a great episode filled with sports-related topics, including:
0:40 - White Sox Clean House, Mariners/Brewers Hot Stretch, and the Angels... waiving every player they got at the deadline??
18:30 - NFL Cuts + Jonathan Taylor, Chris Jones news
22:55 - CFB Week 0 (Caleb Williams, Sam Hartman thoughts)
28:50 - PWHL locations introduced
34:00 - Listener questions!!!
Thanks to everyone who listened this week, Sheck Wes will be on soon so keep on coming back for more!
ROTHPOD EP164 - 08/23/23 - The ROTHPOD is back to provide you with another listening experience for the ages as the fellas break down the past week in sports, including:
1:30 - MLB Post-Deadline thoughts (Yankees bad, Mariners good, NLWC boring)
11:00 - James Harden's trade request drama in Asia
15:40 - Lionel Messi's great start with Inter Miami
18:50 - Listener questions
36:00 - Kira + Phil + Erin with a wild final question
Thanks to everyone who listens on a weekly basis, we really appreciate all the questions and the support!
ROTHPOD EP163 - 08/17/23 - The ROTHPOD is here with a lot of sports talk, going over everything from the last week:
1:10 - Happy belated to Josh
1:30 - Jeff Petry traded to the Red Wings
5:30 - Wander Franco investigation
9:55 - Dalvin Cook to NYJ, Ezekiel Elliott to NE, and Zack Martin gets the extension he was looking for
17:40 - Answering Eric's burning CFB questions
39:30 - Should Sam Darnold start in 2023?
49:35 - What exotic animal would you want as a pet?
Thanks to everyone who listened as per usual!
ROTHPOD EP162 - 08/08/23 - The ROTHPOD is back to cover a wacky and wild week in sports with trades, signings, and a crazy baseball fight all going down:
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Erik Karlsson traded to the Penguins, other NHL news (0:55)
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USWNT knocked out of World Cup (29:45)
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Jose Ramirez vs Tim Anderson, "Down goes Anderson!" (33:55)
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Oregon/Washington to Big 10, Utah/Arizona/Arizona State to Big 12 (44:10)
Thank you for your support and listening every week!
ROTHPOD EP161 - 08/02/23 - The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, so we're here with a reaction and some thoughts on what each of the big buyers and sellers did across the league, starting right at the top of the show!
We also dive into listener questions:
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Favorite 30 for 30? (55:15)
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Why do so many teams buy in the MLB every year? (59:00)
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How many flowers is too many flowers? (01:02:20)
Thanks to everyone who listened as always!
ROTHPOD EP 160 - 07/27/23 - The ROTHPOD is back with a shorter episode where we talk about:
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Patrice Bergeron's retirement and a few NHL extensions (1:05)
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Jaylen Brown's SUPERMAX contract in Boston (8:45)
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Huge deals given to Justin Herbert and Travon Diggs (11:55)
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Kiké Hernandez to the Dodgers and some MLB Trade Deadline thoughts (19:55)
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Eric turning to the ROTHPOD for sports-related romance advice and a mention of Brick Tamland (28:25)
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Kira and Phil enlighten us about the Flavor Graveyard (33:05)
We hope you enjoy, thank you for listening!
ROTHPOD EP159 - 07/19/23 - The ROTHPOD is back to discuss a quiet week in sports with the NFL headlining our podcast as we saw new contracts given out to DeAndre Hopkins, Evan Engram, and Tony Pollard while Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs were unable to receive long-term contracts (1:25). We also answer listener questions about:
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Jerry West's time with the Grizzlies and not trading for Kobe Bryant (19:35)
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ranking our favorite sports video games (24:05)
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our first MLB game experiences (35:45)
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thoughts on potential Immaculate Grid addictions (38:55)
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drawing PG-13 items on the sidewalk near Wrigley Field (43:10)
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AND FINALLY, Kira and Phil provide a thought-provoking question on teleportation devices (48:25)
We hope you enjoy, thank you for listening and sending in your questions. We appreciate it!
ROTHPOD EP158 - 07/12/23 - We made sure our description was accurate this week as we make an uneventful week in sports eventful, covering:
1:30 - Home Run Derby
4:15 - Alex DeBrincat traded to the Red Wings
10:10 - NBA In-Season Tournament thoughts
14:45 - Eric's plethora of Questions
36:00 - Connie Bedard's NBA Comparison
40:25 - Tier Ranking Chips and Chip-ish Items
51:10 - The Reserved Spot for Kira and Phil
Also, we wanted to mention Sheck Wes in the description. He'll be on the podcast at some point. Maybe, or maybe not. Instead of the in-pod shoutout, he'll get one in the description. Eh?
ROTHPOD EP157 - 07/05/23 (thx Kira) - The ROTHPOD is back with a recurring guest in Dan Moffler (creator of @DevilsRedAlert) to break down the trades and picks of the 2023 NHL Draft (4:00) and ensuing Free Agency Frenzy (19:20), as well as answer some questions (55:45) in an info-filled podcast!
Thanks as always to everyone who listens, we hope you enjoy and make sure to go follow our good friend Dan on Devils Red Alert!
ROTHPOD - 06/28/23 - The ROTHPOD is back with a full breakdown of what has happened in the past week across the NHL (1:25) and answer questions about the NHL Draft (25:30), the Utah Jazz (44:50), and our favorite utensils to eat cake with (53:40), so enjoy!
ROTHPOD EP155 - 06/23/23 - Our schedule has shifted to a late-week upload (for now) but we're here the day after the NBA Draft to break down some thoughts on the top few picks and some Iowa/Miami draftees, as well as all the trades in the NBA (1:15) throughout the week and into draft night. Furthermore, we'll dive deep into the MLB (18:40), discussing who a few surprises/disappointments of the league have been as we near the middle of the season. Finally, as always, a few great listener questions (45:40) from members of the folk, so tune in!
ROTHPOD EP154 - 06/16/23 - With the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals both over in 5 games, we've got a new podcast episode for you! We get right into hockey talk (1:35) with the Cup over and multiple coaches hired over the past week, diving into a recap of the Nuggets vs. Heat Finals matchup (28:25) and then some questions from the ROTHPOD listeners (36:15) shortly thereafter. We hope you enjoy!
ROTHPOD ep153 - 06/05/23 - With the Stanley Cup (1:10) and NBA Finals just getting underway (15:00), we're here to break down what's going on, both on and off the court/ice, as well as a bunch of listener questions (starting at 22:00), with topics varying from plane rides to summer treats to pickle ball to Hall of Fame futures and all in between!
ROTHPOD - 05/30/22 - It's FINALS time baybeeeeee! The fellas are back to discuss their thoughts on a crazy Conference Finals out of both the NHL and NBA, dominated once more by surprising South Florida underdogs. We talk Panthers vs. Golden Knights (0:30) and Heat vs. Nuggets (19:00) as well as some news around the NFL (27:30) with names like Hopkins and Garappolo on our minds, finishing off with listener q's!
ROTHPOD - 05/23/23 - We're back with episode 151, talking everything Conference Finals in the NBA (30:00) and NHL (1:00) as the playoffs near their conclusion with the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup right around the corner. The fellas also talk Arizona Coyotes arena deal issues, Spurs winning the Wembanyama Sweepstakes, Kyle Dubas' firing by the Maple Leafs (18:00), and MORE!
ROTHPOD - 05/16/23 - The ROTHPOD is here with a VERY exciting week of NBA (30:40) and NHL (0:30) (& Draft Lottery at 28:00) talk for the masses, so sit down and listen to Episode 150!
ROTHPOD - 05/09/23 - Episode 149 is here with a clear focus on the NHL (4:20) and NBA (26:00) Playoffs with both leagues halfway through the second round, plus the usual round of questions (42:30) answered by the fellas. Busy week in sports!
05/02/23 - EP148 - A busy ROTHPOD this week, breaking down Lamar Jackson's contract and the NFL Draft (0:30), Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (19:30) + NBA Playoffs (25:45), and more!
04/24/23 - EP147 - The ROTHPOD is here after a huge week of sports, covering Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs (0:57) and the NBA Playoffs (35:30), as well as listener q's and Aaron Rodgers talk (48:40)!
04/17/23 - EP146 - The ROTHPOD is back in business with a breakdown of what we expect out of the first round of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (3:06) plus some talk about Ja Morant's injury (30:40), Jalen Hurts' new contract (34:00), and listener Q's (38:15). Enjoy!
04/11/23 - The ROTHPOD is here to go over this week's sports news, discussing:
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NHL Final Week thoughts - who's making the playoffs? (7:10)
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NBA Play-In + Playoffs talk (29:50)
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Listener Q's (43:30)
04/04/23 - A shorter-than-normal ROTHPOD coming at you! The fellas get together to discuss:
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UConn vs SDSU, LSU vs Iowa National Championship thoughts (1:20)
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MLB Opening Day - do we like the new rule changes? (10:00)
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Listener Q's (16:45)
ROTHPOD - 03/28/23 - We're back with a preview of the MLB season (4:08), a look at the Final Four (30:43), as well as discussions about Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson... again... AND QUESTIONS!
ROTHPOD - 03/21/23 - We're back with another podcast, covering the start of 2023 NFL Free Agency, the Round of 64/Round of 32 of an incredibly eventful March Madness tournament, a discussion on the World Baseball Classic (very successful?)... and MORE!
ROTHPOD - 03/14/23 - The ROTHPOD has a doozy of an episode for you, breaking down the Bears and Panthers massive deal for #1, Jalen Ramsey's trade to Miami, NFL Free Agency rumors, and the Flyers firing Chuck Flutcher and bringing in Danny Briere! What an episode, so emotional.
ROTHPOD - 03/07/23 - After a super busy 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, the ROTHPOD fellas are here to break down everything that happened, as well as discussions on Derek Carr's new contract with the Saints and a couple listener questions!
ROTHPOD - 02/27/23 - The ROTHPOD is back, breaking down a few of the big NHL trades as we get ready for the NHL Trade Deadline! We also discuss MLB Spring Training with some rule changes at the forefront of the conversation as well as Carson Wentz being cut AND some listener questions (we love trees) in Episode 139!
ROTHPOD - 02/21/23 - Mac McClung went crazy in the Dunk Contest, Frank Reich is the new coach of the Carolina Panthers among other hires (Ryans, Steichen, Gannon, Bienemy), as well as Ryan O'Reilly being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.. what a week of news for another Roadie on the Horn Podcast!
ROTHPOD - 02/14/23 - We've got an eventful podcast, ranging from a recap of the unbelievable Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles, Kevin Durant being traded to the Phoenix Suns, as well as some NHL trade news with Vladimir Tarasenko to NYR and Jakob Chychrun on the block!
ROTHPOD - 02/08/23 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing what we think will happen in the Super Bowl, Tom Brady's retirement (so we think), and the big Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks deal among other topics!
ROTHPOD EP134 - 01/30/23 - We're back to discuss how we got to a Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl, the Bo Horvat trade to the New York Islanders and the risks it may involve, as well as some discussion on the NBA's contenders at the halfway mark!
ROTHPOD EP134 - 01/24/23 - The ROTHPOD is back, breaking down a fun weekend of NFL playoff games with the Divisional Round now behind us as well as a preview of the Conference Championship matchups and some discussion on Bruce Boudreau's firing from the Canucks and, of course, another mention of Carlos Correa!
ROTHPOD - 01/18/23 - ROTHPOD episode 133 is here with a full breakdown of last weekend's 2023 NFL Super Wildcard Weekend games as well as a discussion of what we expect out of the Divisional Round!
EP132 - 01/12/23 - The ROTHPOD is back, breaking down the mauling of TCU by Georgia in the College Football National Championship as well as the upcoming Wild Card Weekend of NFL games!
EP131 - 01/03/23 - The ROTHPOD is back, breaking down the NFL's playoff race with some Week 17 talk, the 2022-23 World Juniors, albums we liked in 2022, and more!
EP130 - 12/22/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing NFL Week 15 including a huge win from the Giants, a blunder and a half from the Patriots, and some great games across the league, as well as a World Juniors '23 preview and the Carlos Correa fiasco!
12/14/22 - EP129 - The ROTHPOD is back to discuss MLB Free Agency and the massive contracts to Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, among others, as well as some NFL Week 14 discussion and a talk on a few of the big names in the NCAAF Transfer Portal!
EP128 - 12/06/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the College Football Playoff selection committee's picks for the CFP, a wild Week 14 around the NFL including an AJ Brown revenge game and a Giants tie, as well as Trea Turner to PHI and Justin Verlander to NYM!
ROTHPOD - 11/26/22 - EP127 is here with a lot of talk on the last 10 days of football, some hockey talk about a few exciting teams (Bruins fans, tune in!), and a few great listener Q's!
EP126 - 11/15/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing a crazy week around the NFL including one of the greatest catches you'll ever see and some College Football Playoff discussion, and of course listener Q's!
ROTHPOD - 11/8/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the Astros' World Series victory, a crazy week in college football, and some 20-17 NFL games plus, of course, listener Q's!
EP124 - 10/31/22 - Halloween day recording from the fellas after a long day of work, but we're here to talk about our thoughts on the 2022 World Series (tied 1-1 at time of recording) and some football discussion after a great weekend of action!
ROTHPOD EP123 - 10/27/22 - The boys are back with the Listener Captain Scotty G to discuss World Series expectations, NFL/CFB/NHL/NBA, and more in a full-on around-the-horn of topics!
ROTHPOD - 10/21/22 - The ROTHPOD returns to discuss the MLB Postseason (rip Dodgers), NFL and College Football Weeks 6/7, and a little bit of opening night NBA talk too!
EP121 - 10/12/22 - The ROTHPOD is back to celebrate another victorious weekend for the Giants and Eagles as well as a breakdown of the MLB Wild Card round which was, as advertised, WILD!
EP120 - 10/06/22 - The ROTHPOD returns, breaking down what we think the NHL landscape looks like at this point along with some discussion of Week 5 in the NFL (Giants AND Eagles win again!) along with a live breakdown of Aaron Judge's 62nd HR as we record!
EP119 - 09/29/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing Aaron Judge's unbelievable season + some MLB playoff race discussion, a recap of NFL Week 5 and NCAAF Week 4, and some (family!) listener questions!
EP118 - 09/21/22 - We're back, discussing Giants + Eagles Week 2 wins plus a lot of other NFL/NCAAF talk plus some NHL thoughts on Nathan MacKinnon's extension and some listener Q's!
ROTHPOD EP117 - 09/15/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing a WILD Week 1 around the NFL as well as some quick college football hits and a discussion on a few of the tight MLB playoff races as we're halfway through September!
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EP116 - 09/08/22 - The ROTHPOD is back with a regularly scheduled episode detailing our College Football Week 1 experience along with some anecdotes along the way
09/04/22 - EP115 - The ROTHPOD boys are back with episode 115, previewing the upcoming NFL season with a few MVP/Superbowl picks at the end and a couple of intriguing listener questions!
08/21/22 - EP114 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing Nazem Kadri's long-term deal in Calgary with the Flames as well as some MLB news with the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, and Astros in our focus!
EP113 - 08/12/22 - We're back to discuss Jonathan Huberdeau's extension, Bill Russell's #6 retired forever in the NBA, and a discussion of what Vin Scully meant to us as baseball fans and what he meant to baseball in general.
EP112 - 08/03/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the blockbuster trade that sent Juan Soto to the Padres (1:00) and other MLB Trade Deadline moves, Deshaun Watson Suspension + Miami Dolphins Tampering (30:30), and more!
07/29/22 - EP111 - The ROTHPOD is back, this time discussing the unbelievable Matthew Tkachuk for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar trade in the NHL and then get into our thoughts on the upcoming year of NFL QB'ing excellence, our favorite sports-related tradition, Juan Soto + Shohei Ohtani trade talks, and a spider/cockroach question just for fun!
07/19/22 - EP110 - The ROTHPOD is back with a full recap on the 2022 NHL Free Agency period, discussing Johnny Gaudreau's departure to Columbus, other big money signings, as well as some LARGE extensions... a full on look at everything that's gone on in the NHL with Free Agency!
07/10/22 - EP109 - The ROTHPOD is back to give our thoughts on the 2022 NHL Draft, some of the trades that happened during the draft, and some of our favorite (and least favorite) rivalries across sports!
07/07/2022 - EP108 - The ROTHPOD boys are back, discussing what they think may happen in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Baker Mayfield trade to the Carolina Panthers, and NCAAF conference re-alignment via USC/UCLA's departure to the Big 10.
EP107 - 06/28/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the Avalanche's win of the 2022 Stanley Cup plus some talk about the 2022 NBA Draft!
06/23/22 - EP106 - The ROTHPOD is back with recurring guest Eric Jensen (@Eric18Utah) to talk about the massive victory in Game 4 by the Avalanche as well as the future of the NBA as the 2022 NBA Draft is looming!
06/17/22 - EP105 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the Warriors dominant performance in the 2022 NBA Finals as well as the currently ongoing 2022 Stanley Cup between the Avalanche and Lightning. Also, some NHL coaching talk!
06/06/2022 - We're back and better than ever with another ROTHPOD, discussing the ongoing NBA and NHL playoffs as well as some incidents across sports like the Joc Pederson/Tommy Pham kerfuffle.
05/25/2022 - The ROTHPOD is back with another big week of playoffs action in the NBA and NHL + some very interesting discussion on the Toronto Maple Leafs future and the Matt Harvey suspension.
05/19/22 - The ROTHPOD boys are joined by CrunchTime's Sam Godsey to discuss the 2022 NHL and NBA playoffs and our thoughts on the potential champions as the playoffs continue to push forward!
05/13/2022 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the first few games of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as some NBA Playoffs talk and a whole bunch of great questions from our audience!
05/05/2022 - The ROTHPOD is back with 🎉 EPISODE #100 🎉, discussing our thoughts on the first round of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs, plus some NFL Draft analysis along the way!
04/29/22 - The ROTHPOD is back with episode 99, discussing the WILD round one of the 2022 NFL Draft (Giants, Eagles, Jets, and more!) as well as the 2022 NBA Awards!
04/23/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the first games of this year's NBA playoffs along with a tight Western Conference playoff push in the NHL!
04/15/22 - The ROTHPOD boys are joined by Dan Moffler (@DevilsRedAlert) to discuss the upcoming NHL playoffs, as well as the start of the MLB season and a few interesting playoff series in round one of the NBA postseason!
04/09/22 - The ROTHPOD is back with another MLB season awaiting us! We'll give you our thoughts on each division, who will excel and who will struggle, as well as picks for the AL and NL MVP/Cy Young and the MLB's champion!
03/30/22 - The ROTHPOD is back again with a LONG episode discussing the NHL Trade deadline, MLB and NFL Free Agency's, and the beautiful highs and sad lows of March Madness, AND MORE!
03/17/22 - The ROTHPOD is back with a SECOND episode this week, featuring Drew Farber (@MrPartyDrew), discussing what could happen at the NHL Trade Deadline with the Flyers and around the league in general!
03/16/22 - In a jam packed EP93, the ROTHPOD is back to discuss Tom Brady's return, 2022 NFL Free Agency and trades, as well as the MLB season's returning + MLB Free Agency which is in full swing!
03/09/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing all the movement amongst Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz, and Aaron Rodgers, as well as some NHL Trade Deadline talk and the MLB Lockout!
3/3/22 - The ROTHPOD is back to discuss the 2022 MLB Lockout thanks to Rob Manfred's antics and the NHL Trade Deadline, plus a few of the greatest/worst trades in the history of sports!
02/25/22 - The ROTHPOD is back with episode 90, discussing the fallout from the MLB lockout, some talk on both professional and college basketball, as well as the usual questions!
2/18/22 - The ROTHPOD boys are back to discuss the Rams' Super Bowl victory as well as some hockey talk with the Olympics/NHL season roaring forward!
The ROTHPOD is back to break down the wild 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, the impending Rams v Bengals Super Bowl, the NHL All Star Game, and more with episode 88!
2/5/22 - The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the Brian Flores lawsuit and Stephen Ross scandal as well as Super Bowl talk, question answers, and more!
The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the 2022 NFL Divisional Playoffs and the madness coming with one of the best playoff football weeks ever, along with some NHL talk at the end!
The ROTHPOD boys are back, discussing the divisional matchups of the 2022 NFL Playoffs as well as some interesting talk on the NHL's upcoming trade deadline and who may end up being available!
The ROTHPOD boys are back with a ton of football talk, discussing the NFL playoffs, Georgie v Bama, as well as some other sports-related topics in the world of sports in 2022!
The ROTHPOD boys are back with their first podcast of 2022! In this podcast, they discuss the College Football Playoff Semifinals and what they think happens between Alabama and Georgia, as well as talking about some of the best of the NFL's Week 17!
The ROTHPOD is back again! This week (episode #82), we bring in the New Year with a discussion on the IIHF World Juniors COVID Cancellation, NFL Week 16 MADNESS, our top tier albums of the year, and a bunch of listener Q's! Come listen, won't you?
The ROTHPOD is back, discussing the NHL and other leagues taking a break for COVID as well as what we think will happen in the 2022 IIHF World Juniors.
Joined by @Eric18Utah of the EndZone Pod, the ROTHPOD is back with another episode, discussing COVID's resurgence within major sports, Urban Meyer's firing in Jacksonville, Bryce Young Heisman, NFL's Week 14, and more!
The ROTHPOD goes over the 2021 College Football Playoff, NFL Week 13, The Habs and Canucks Front Office Changes, and Christmas questions!
The ROTHPOD boys are back with a LONG episode, discussing everything going on in the final week of the college football regular season, NFL Week 12, and some MONSTER signings in the MLB, as well as some NHL and questions talk!
The ROTHPOD is back again with episode number 77! In this week's episode, we discuss a wild week 11 in the NFL, the current College Football Playoff rankings, and the massive Wander Franco extension in Tampa Bay!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss a wild NFL Week 10, Covid issues in the NHL, some big MLB signings, AND MORE!
The ROTHPOD is back with episode 75, talking about the Blackhawks firing Coach Colliton, Jack Eichel being traded to Vegas, the Suns racism/misogyny issue, and more!
The ROTHPOD boys are back yet again with a discussion about the Braves' World Series victory, Henry Ruggs' career-ending mistake, and a lot of NHL, NFL, and NCAAF/B talk!
The ROTHPOD boys are back, discussing the Kyle Beach interview and aftermath as well as the 2021 World Series, Week 7 of the NFL, the NHL, and more!
The ROTHPOD boys are back to discuss the wild ALCS/NLCS action we've had as well as some NHL week 1 superlatives!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss the upcoming NHL season and make some predictions, discuss the ALDS/NLDS, and talk about Kyrie Irving's vaccination situation... and more!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss the Dodgers walk-off victory over the Cardinals, Red Sox trouncing of the Yankees, the future MLB Postseason, and a lot of questions about the NFL and other sports!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss the WILD AL Wild Card race as well as another action packed week in the NFL and a bunch of questions!
The ROTHPOD boys are back with an interesting discussion on running quarterbacks, the NFL, and how the MLB playoffs are shaping up with episode 68!
The ROTHPOD is back, discussing week one of the NFL plus recent college football upsets and the Yankees absolute disaster of a decline after a historic streak of wins!
The ROTHPOD is back answering questions about baseball, college sports and the NIL, Ronaldo, and more!
Return guest Eric Jensen joins the ROTHPOD boys to discuss the 2021-22 NFL season ahead of us in a special two hour episode of the podcast!
The ROTHPOD boy are back, with takes on the NHL Expansion Draft as well as the 2021 NBA Finals!
The ROTHPOD boys, corrupted down to half an episode, discuss the NHL and NBA playoffs in depth!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss 2021 NHL playoffs round 2 and the impending round 3 of the playoffs as well as the NBA playoffs thus far, as well as answer some burning listener questions!
The ROTHPOD boys give their two cents on the 2021 NHL Playoffs thus far and discuss the matchups of the second round and beyond!
The ROTHPOD boys give their best guesses at what happens in the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (0:30) as well as picking some underdogs who could potentially make runs!
Roadie on the Horn Episode 58 discusses the 2021 NFL Draft, the Tom Wilson incident, and the Rangers firing John Davidson and Jeff Gorton.
The ROTHPOD boys have on Eric Jensen from the EndZone Podcast (@Eric18Utah) to discuss the 2021 NFL Draft! We give some takes on what we think unfolds, talking about quarterbacks at the top end as well as what we think happens as the first round goes on!
On the ROTHPOD, we discuss the winners and losers of the NHL Trade Deadline as well as some MLB, NBA talk as the seasons continue to progress along!
The ROTHPOD boys delve into March Madness/the Final Four as well as the MLB season that is now upon us in a two hour special!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss NFL Free Agency (1:40), March Madness and the Sweet 16/Listener Questions (11:30)!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss the NHL draft lottery changes (0:30), Alex Smith saga (7:00), March Madness (52:00), and more!
Carson Wentz discussion - 2:50
NHL Talk (Lake Tahoe) - 17:30
NHL Canadian Division - 23:00
Utah Jazz - 32:20
Listener Questions - 45:20
The ROTHPOD boys are back with episode 50! Time stamps:
1:00 Super Bowl Talk
5:00 Trevor Bauer to LAD, MLB Team Building
16:30 @johnny_waz IG question
20:30 @SportsWithScott twitter question
36:00 @Krauus IG question
39:30 @CoreyPerryOne twitter question
41:00 @joshpozniak IG question
51:50 @kirak320 IG question
The ROTHPOD boys break down the Super Bowl (1:00), the Blackhawks/Rangers (7:10), and go into listener questions (11:20)!
ROTHPOD discusses the AFC/NFC Championship games (1:09), Green Bay's decision to kick a field goal (5:00), NFL team building (11:10), Super Bowl Predictions (17:00), the Capitals COVID issue (19:22), the New York Rangers start (24:30), and listener questions (28:20)!
Technical issues on the first upload! EP47 discusses the NHL season's openings and the NFL playoffs AND more!
The ROTHPod boys dive into the college football playoff, NBA season beginning, and some breaking NHL news!
Featuring @dmoff_, the ROTHPOD boys discuss the Wall for Westbrook deal, MLB Free Agency, and the Giants run to lead the NFC East!
The ROTHPod boys talk about the NBA trades of the week, Yannick Ngakoue Pro Bowl aspirations, the NFL, and more!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss the NHL Free Agency signings, the Lakers run to the Championship, and the MLB heading into the World Series!
A discussion of the 2020 NHL offseason ahead of us and what the ROTHPod boys think could potentially happen!
The ROTHPOD discusses the first round of the MLB playoffs, NFL Week 4, and the Heat-Lakers NBA Finals matchup!
The ROTHPOD discusses the Stanley Cup, NBA Finals potential, MLB playoffs, NFL week 3, and more!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss the NHL and NBA Conference Finals, NFL Week 1 Rundown, MLB Bubble, and more!
Featuring Owen (@Murds_), the ROTHPOD discusses another week of systematic racism fights by athletes as well as a few burning sports questions!
We discuss the sports impact of the Jacob Blake shooting, NBA protests, and some other weekly sports topics including the NHL playoffs and the MLB.
The ROTHPOD boys discuss the Fernando Tatis 3-0 grand slam, the NHL playoffs, some MLB talk, and listener questions!
The ROTHPOD boys discuss the Rangers winning the #1 pick in the NHL Draft Lottery, the NHL playoffs so far, college football conference cancellations, and more!
The ROTHPOD boys talk about the first few games of the qualifying round, the Lakers' chances to win it all, and a few listener questions!
The boys go over the NHL playoffs, the MLB's week one COVID issues, and answer listener questions!
The ROTHPOD boys bring on Josh Pozniak to discuss MLB positional tier lists, opening day, what we'd do if a Victorian age child showed up at our doorstep, and more!
In episode 19, @Roadkill823 and @DonnyOnTheHorn discuss if sports should even return with COVID-19 and protests still alive and maybe more prevalent than ever.
Episode 18! Iowa's culture scandal, MLB's struggle to return, as well as some Twitter mailbag questions all get discussed!
Today on the ROTH podcast, we discuss the NBA playoff return guidelines, George Floyd's death and the sports world's reaction, Max Kellerman's comments on hockey, and more!
In Episode 12, @Roadkill823 and @DonnyOnTheHorn give their final thoughts on what they think will happen during the NFL Draft, along with discussing the digital nightmare the Draft may potentially be as well as the Rob Gronkowski to Tampa Bay trade that's at the front of the storylines for the upcoming NFL season!
1:54 Our Madden Connected Franchise
9:05 @Roadkill823 on the Eagles
11:45 @DonnyOnTheHorn on the Giants
17:30 Life Changing Sports Events
The best of the best in terms of both the NHL Trade Deadline and NFL Free Agency!
NHL Trade Deadline - 0:14
NFL Free Agency - 28:24