The 323 with Reid Murphy: Recent Episodes
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With a goal to re-shape the sports media world, "The 323" stars Reid Murphy and a variety of friends as they share their unique takes on the latest in sports, pop culture and so much more from everyday life.
It's the season 3 finale, so Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to throw out some Top 5 lists we never got to, including the Top 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe "OH SHIT" Moments; Top 5 2024 NFL Quarterbacks; Top 5 Most Annoying College Football Fans; Top 5 Scotts; and the Top 5 Sports Takes Reid Should Keep to Himself! PLUS: Dak Prescott GOAT debates, fixing baseball, awkward silences, podcast ASMR and more!
We're catching up on politics! First, Travis Byram joins to discuss the madness of 2024 election season, including the attempted assassination plot against Donald Trump, Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race, out-of-the-box candidates for Kamala Harris' vice president and the Top 5 Political Movies of All-Time! Then, author Alexandra Kitty joins to discuss her new book, "The Sport of Presidents," and the incredibly important role golf has played in the history of U.S. presidential administrations and politics! PLUS: November anxiety in July, Top 5 Golfing Presidents, and the introduction of Politically-Charged Elmo!
Zuhair Ali, Hayley Hobbs and Jay Sisson (all of The Stranded Panda Network) join for a 323 Potluck, where the crew discusses the New York Giants' offseason on Hard Knocks, the prioritizing of franchises/sequels in entertainment, RECEIVER on Netflix, and binging vs. week-to-week TV! PLUS: The state of Marvel Studios going into Comic-Con, the state of Davante Adams, and the state of Virginia being INVADED BY GIANT FLYING SPIDERS!!!
Reid and Scott Ellia interview Pro Football Hall of Famer and 2x Super Bowl champion Dick LeBeau on his new book, "LEGENDARY," which chronicles the 2008 championship Pittsburgh Steelers defense and his SIX DECADES in the NFL! PLUS: Troy Polamalu stories, balancing football and life, advice for young players and more!
Scott Ellia joins to discuss some of the biggest choke jobs in sports history, and the franchises that make you think "CHAMPION" as their legacies. PLUS: JJ Redick inspires a Top 5 list on Broadcasters Who Could Run a Sports Franchise, a deep-dive into NBA free agency, exploring songs that excite white people the most, revisiting "The Rent is Too Damn High!" guy to cure election depression, and debating whether Gushers are candies or snacks!
Travis Bryam and Bradley Harrison join Reid for another 323 Potluck! The trio discuss Drake's career-altering beef with Kendrick Lamar, the pros and cons of long waits for TV seasons, the wild variety of 2024 movie releases, Reid's Top 5 TV Shows of 2024, and more! PLUS: Happy 4-year anniversary to The 323!!!!
The 2024 NBA Finals are here, so Luis Martinez and Raymond Dubrule join to discuss all the storylines and predictions for the matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks! PLUS: Wildly varying lists of the Top 5 Current NBA Players, the next face of the league, Luis' Knicks season review/plan for them to progress next season, NBA-level toxicity coming to the WNBA and more!
Journalist and true crime author Guy Lawson ("War Dogs," "Octopus") joins to discuss his new book, "HOT DOG MONEY," which tells the story of financial adviser-turned-informant Marty Blazer, who helped expose widespread bribery and exploitation in college basketball. Reid and Guy discuss Marty's journey and incredible stories, the shockingly widespread corruption of the NCAA, future protection for young athletes, who should play Guy in the potential movie adaptation, and much more!HOT DOG MONEY is available NOW on Amazon and wherever else books are sold!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join Reid for a 323 Potluck, where the trio each share a topic of their choice to discuss, including sports' aggressive, and potentially damaging, leap into streaming, the NFL's schedule release conspiracies, and choosing which two cultural foods you'd eat for the rest of your life. PLUS: the New York Giants' new...ambitious...throwback uniforms, the guys' most embarrassing bathroom and food stories, and our stunningly close comparison to iCarly!
Reid is joined by a plethora of guests, including Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali, Luis Martinez, Marquez "TG" Goode, Brian V. Klein, Ray Dubrule and Jon "The Philly Captain" McCann as the show goes LIVE to react to picks 1-15 of the 2024 NFL Draft! FEATURING: The Commandalorian Report on new Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, Luis speaking Jets' fortune into existence, BVK on the Bears' new future in Caleb Williams, Jon taking a stand against playing the National Anthem at minor league games, and much more!
Scott Ellia is joined by Reid Murphy and Luis Martinez to do one final preview of the 2024 NFL Draft, analyzing the strength of this year's WR class, biggest team needs, potential trade drama, and selection spots for Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and JJ McCarthy in Scott & Reid's final 2024 Mock Drafts! PLUS: Discussing Arizona State's sanctions and whether the transfer portal has officially gotten out of hand!
TOM WELLING, YOU'RE ON NOTICE! Scott Ellia and Luis Martinez join to discuss Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, which teams could be dismantled after losses, Bronny James' future and more! PLUS: Ryan Garcia's win over Devin Haney leads to a discussion on why there are so many beefs in rap right now, and Reid debuts his own diss track against former Superman actor Tom Welling!
Reid Murphy recaps some of the biggest headlines in sports and more that you should know, including the potential knock-out of the year between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje, new drama from OJ Simpson's death, Scottie Scheffler's big Masters win, NBA Playoff matchups, and news network pleas for another round of Biden/Trump debates!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to discuss some of the latest news, including NCAA Championship wins for UConn & South Carolina, John Calipari leaving Kentucky, solar eclipse fallout, OJ Simpson's death & more! Then, discussing the new hit show "Shogun" leads to Top 5 lists of the best FX, HBO, Netflix and Apple shows! PLUS: The Ghost of OJ Simpson joins to bequeath his Top 5 People Who Did "It" list to Scott!
Scott Ellia presents his Top 5 NFL News Stories, including the impact of Stefon Diggs being traded to the Houston Texans, new rules to help with player safety, the Rashee Rice highway accident and need for better financial management with young athletes and more! Meanwhile, Reid offers the Top 5 Other Stories We Missed, including the awesome Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament, looming extinction thanks to AI, "Quiet on Set" fallout & more! PLUS: Spiraling into delusional male confidence, aggressively defending Shohei Ohtani, an unstoppable Victor Wembanyama, and The 323 Bible!
The 323 is BACK at the Washington DC Awesome Con for another edition of funny, not-so-family-friendly geeky trivia! This time, Reid, with panelists Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali, Griffin Woolbert, Angela Paniagua & Sarah Herrera, are LATE NIGHT and LIVE with an energetic crowd, wild questions, the return of IS IT CAKE...OR CAKIN?, and a race against the clock to get it all done and dish out some AWESOME prizes!
Rested, refreshed, and mid as ever, Reid is joined by Scott Ellia to discuss LeBron James and Caitlin Clark's historic years in basketball and what their legacy means for the past, present and future of the sport. Then, catching up on football news including an unsuccessful attempt to jump Cam Newton, Russell Wilson's villain era, and highlights from the 2024 NFL Combine! PLUS: Dueling Top 5 lists on the Best Logos in Pro Sports!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to discuss whether politics should, or even can, be kept out of sports after the tragic parade shootings in Kansas City. Then, we dive into Super Bowl 58, including the Chiefs' repeat victory, the 49ers' overtime mistake, Usher's halftime show, a mixed bag of commercials, and more! PLUS: Top 5 Observations from the NFL Season!
SUPER WEEK comes to a close as Reid, Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali & Luis Martinez tackle one final RICKS vs GRICKS, analyzing the Chiefs and 49ers' seasons, what they each need to do to win, and make their official picks as to who this year's Super Bowl champion will be! PLUS: The Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip, field concerns for the Super Bowl and World Cup, Ultra-Confident Knicks Fan, and surprising reveals stemming from picking the winning Gatorade color!
Scott Ellia presents a SUPER WEEK edition of COLLEGE SHAME DAY featuring a comprehensive, full first-round NFL mock draft! Scott and Reid dive into every team's needs going into the offseason, potential impact of new regimes, what many of the top college players need going into the pros and more!
Reid and Travis Byram celebrate the Super Bowl 58 host city with dueling Top 5 lists focused on movies that are set in or about Las Vegas! PLUS: Travis makes his Super Bowl pick fueled by the reveal of his archenemy and doppelgänger!
Mindy Hahne and Tiffany Mantz, aka the 2 Old Ladies That Bet, join Reid, Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali on SUPER WEEK to discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' improbable journey to Super Bowl 58, the 49ers' overwhelming talent, explanations on obscure Super Bowl prop bets, March Madness and more!
Cynthia "Mama" Murphy kicks off The 323's SUPER WEEK with excitement for the Kansas City Chiefs, her break-up with the Washington Commanders, a growing hate for Brock Purdy, what she's hoping to hear from "Ursher, baby" and her Top 5 Quarterbacks of All-Time!
Reid's back alongside Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali as the show goes completely off-the-rails from the start thanks to A.I. versions of Scott and Zu before getting back on track to talk Dan Quinn being hired as the Washington Commanders' new coach and a varied debate on the impact Taylor Swift has had on the NFL season. Then, the guys peter out with Top 5s on Free Restaurant Breads/Mustiest Hotels and rants from Zu and Reid against the Baltimore Ravens and Red Roof Inn!
No Reid this week, so Scott Ellia is taking control alongside Zuhair Ali and Luis Martinez to discuss all the lead-up to the NFL's Conference Championship Week! Major coaching hires, a potentially Bill Belichick-less year, the impact of Jim Harbaugh's Chargers hiring on the NFL and college football, futures for Baker Mayfield and other Divisional Round ousted stars and more! PLUS: Mapping out a Taylor Swift conspiracy involving the Chiefs, international tour dates and Deadpool 3!
Reid is back with Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali as the trio discuss the aftermath of the NFL's Wild Card Weekend, including the potential overreaction of Cowboys' fans, the Eagles' collapse, the Bucs' surprising success, Detroit as America's new team and more! PLUS: Divisional Round RICKS vs GRICKS, RG3's weird social media antics, Alabama's new era, Mike Francesa's search for Peacock and more!
No Reid, no problem! Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali are in charge and talking all the football coaching madness including Pete Carroll's new Seahawks role, Nick Saban's retirement from college football, and the end of the Bill Belichick era in New England! PLUS: Super Wild Card RICKS vs GRICKS, streaming-exclusive games, which longtime NFL coach retires next and more!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join Reid for another 323 NETWORK crossover! First, the trio discuss the end of the NFL's regular season, including the latest firings out of Washington, Atlanta and Tennessee, the biggest observations from the eliminated teams, Jameis Winston's controversial play call and more! THEN: A special COLLEGE SHAME DAY, where Scott recaps the College Football Playoff, Michigan's championship dreams, Jim Harbaugh and Kirby Smart's futures, solutions to save the bowl season and more!
Scott Ellia joins to ring in an unhinged 2024, discussing Nick Sirianni's potential hot seat in Philadelphia, Justin Fields and the Bears, Dan Campbell and the Lions' 2-point controversy, and NFL Week 18 picks! PLUS: Katt Williams, pinpointing Aaron Rodgers' crazy, Anderson Cooper's giggle fits and more!
Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali and Luis Martinez join for a holiday edition of RICKS vs GRICKS! The guys give out some Holiday Hot Takes, make NFL Week 16 predictions, get sad over the state of the Commanders/Jets and more! PLUS: The return of IS IT CAKE...or CAKIN?
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Scott Ellia joins to play a game of "Good Mooove...or Bad Mooove?" involving Shohei Ohtani's enormous deal with the LA Dodgers, Draymond Green's indefinite suspension, the potential moving of the Wizards/Capitals and more! PLUS: NFL Week 15 picks, Cam Newton's analysis of game-manager quarterbacks, Steve Kerr getting remixed and more!
Travis Byram joins for another edition of AT THE MOVIES w/MR. B! We discuss the current frontrunners for 2024 Oscar nominations, Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers," Drake's musical highs & lows, the legendary Norman Lear, "Fargo" season 5 and Travis' Top 5 2023 Movies!
Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali and Bryan of the COMMANDERS DECLASSIFIED podcast join to talk about the state of Washington's football team, rising NFL officiating complaints and a rash of quarterback injuries heading into NFL Week 14! PLUS: RICKS vs GRICKS picks/predictions, The Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip and Scott's Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Songs!
It's a special COLLEGE SHAME DAY edition of THE SUNDAY HANGOVER! Scott Ellia joins Reid to discuss the College Football Playoff selections and why he's boycotting it all over undefeated FSU being robbed of a spot! PLUS: Bowl games to get excited for, Bill Belichick's NFL future, the Eagles' Big Dom, celebrity singers and the Top 5 Disney Animated Movies of the 2000s!
Scott Ellia gets hyped for college football's Championship Weekend, including Washington winning the FINAL Pac-12 Championship, Alabama and Iowa's potential for chaos in matchups against Georgia and Michigan, FSU and Texas making last minute pushes and the impact they'll all have on the College Football Playoff! PLUS: Iowa kicker Drew Stevens is the GOAT, updates for THE SHAMEFUL EIGHT and Scott's Heisman Watch, animal cruelty at Oklahoma State and more!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join for another edition of RICKS vs GRICKS, previewing and predicting NFL Week 13 while discussing football news like Von Miller's arrest warrant, the Bills' rapidly closing window, Tom Brady vs. Alex Smith on the state of NFL talent, David Tepper's Panthers ownership and more! PLUS: Reiding Rainbow, Jim Irsay's "black mother" and the Top 5 Field Goals of All-Time!
Scott Ellia gets you ready for one of college football's most exciting weeks, RIVALRY WEEK, including his Game of the Week: Ohio State/Michigan! PLUS: Discussing JMU's battle with the NCAA, the Jordan Travis injury at FSU, Alabama's sneaky return, Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels' Heisman runs, The Shameful Eight, Wheel of Degenerate and more!
Scott Ellia and guest picker Emily Cissell preview the Thanksgiving slate of NFL games and the rest of Week 12! PLUS: Is Franklin from Peanuts just Chocolate Charlie Brown?
Scott Ellia and Emily Cissell join to recap a wild sports weekend, including NFL Week 11 action, the Jordan Travis injury for FSU, and the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix! PLUS: Top 5 Perfectly Mid Atheltes, Top 5 Players/Coaches That Look Like Their City, and Top 5 Candies That Are Only Good For a Few Bites!
Scott Ellia and Reid Murphy preview the upcoming week of college football action and dive into the biggest stories, including the suspension of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, the expensive firing of Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher, the absurdity of Connor Stalions, JMU's rise and more! PLUS: Scott's Game of the Week heads to FSU, updating The Shameful Eight, the Wheel of Degenerate and more!
Mindy Hahne and Tiffany Mantz of The 2 Old Ladies That Bet Network join Reid, Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali to preview NFL Week 11 with RICKS vs GRICKS! Plus, discussing the strategies and formulas for successful sports betting, surprises from this NFL season, Top 5 Worst Beats and The Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip!
Zuhair Ali joins to talk optimism for Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders, CJ Stroud befriending LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers defying science, a risky hot-take on Damar Hamlin, and whether AJ Brown should win MVP over Lamar Jackson! PLUS: NFL Week 10 RICKS vs GRICKS, the end of the Hollywood strikes and the state of the MCU heading into "The Marvels!"
Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali and Luis Martinez join to preview an exciting Week 9 in the NFL with a review of impactful trade deadline moves, predicting the Raiders' uneasy future, Tyreek Hill-for-MVP discussion and RICKS vs GRICKS! PLUS: Reviewing the Texas Rangers' World Series victory with a brand new game!
DCB MMA's Jerome Wilson joins to discuss the huge crossover fight between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury, the impact of Jake Paul and "influencer boxing" on the fight game, UFC matchups featuring Jon "Bones" Jones/Colby Covington/Stipe Miocic, the true pain of combat sports and more! PLUS: Recapping a WILD week in the NFL, an Ice Cube-assisted DOJ investigation into the NBA, the Rangers' World Series hopes and more!
Scott Ellia updates last week's college football drama and discusses the Michigan cheating allegations and an update on the Title IX lawsuit against ex-Baylor head coach Art Briles. PLUS: Previewing the Game of the Week between Air Force/Navy, updating the Shameful Eight and Heisman Watch, and the Wheel of Degenerate!
Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali and Luis Martinez are here to preview and pick games from NFL Week 7! PLUS: Discussing the latest news/hopes for the Hollywood labor strikes, getting RILED UP by Taylor Swift mania, the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip and the Top 5 Fictional Movie Athletes!
Author Bill Kole joins to discuss his new book, "The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging," the growing prospects of living to 100, the divide in age longevity among races, advanced aging in politics, how climate change could affect our longer lives and more! PLUS: Iowa women's basketball record, NFL and MLB updates, and Taylor Swift's record-breaking weekend.
Scott Ellia gets you ready for another week of college football action with updates to Shame Day's Heisman watch, a Shameful Eight shakeup and previewing Miami/UNC! PLUS: Mario Cristobal's AWFUL Miami kneel down decision, Kentucky's Mark Stoops' money complaint, and Coach Prime hates prime-time football.
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali are here to discuss the growing NFL trade buzz surrounding Kirko Bangz Cousins, desperate GMs, and Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy, who NFL Network's Steve Smith apparently HATES! PLUS: Is Bill Belichick done in New England, are the Dallas Cowboys frauds, and who are we picking for the Week 6 Ricks vs Gricks??
Scott Ellia joins to pick NFL Week 5 games in an unhinged edition of RICKS vs GRICKS! PLUS: John Kennedy reading controversial books, Don La Greca losing his mind, Reid's frustration with the Commanders, a MAJOR SHOW COMEBACK, the unintentionally destructive spirit of Zuhair Ali and more!
Scott Ellia is getting set for another week of college football with updates for The Shameful Eight, the Wheel of Degenerate and Kentucky reprisal for Game of the Week! PLUS: Shedeur Sanders' stat-padding accusation, Tez Walker's transfer ruling, new NIL rules and more!
Scott Ellia is doing away with the AP Top 25 and introducing the new, definitive list of the nation's best CFB teams: the Shameful Eight! PLUS: Travis Hunter buries the hatchet, a Michael Oher update, the Pac-12's upcoming court date, Scott's Game and Lame of the Week and the Wheel of Degenerate!
Reid (9-9), Scott Ellia (10-8), Zuhair Ali (13-5) and this week's guest picker, Source Pages' Brian V. Klein, give expert analysis and picks for select NFL Week 4 matchups! PLUS: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take over the world, Damian Lillard's trade to Milwaukee and the impact on player empowerment, more Bears pain and Top 5s for College Football Teams, Taylor Swift Songs and Pumpkin Spiced Things!
Scott Ellia previews a packed Week 4 of college football action, including the Game of the Week starring Oregon State and Washington State! PLUS: Unpacking the idea of relegation in college football, LSU's scary situation with Greg Brooks, the potential shake-up in Heisman candidates, the Wheel of Degenerate and Scott gives a ShameTalk on Colorado's bandwagon fans and media overreactions.
Reid (5-7), Scott Ellia (8-4), Zuhair Ali (10-2) and this week's guest picker, Emily Cissell, give expert analysis and picks for select NFL Week 3 matchups! PLUS: Diving into the Chicago Bears' week from hell, the show's first online haters, the Top 5 People in the NFL Who Look Like They'd Lead a Raid, and The Detroit Lions Memorial Betting Slip!
Scott Ellia joins Reid to discuss Week 2 in the NFL, including Washington's intensely narrow victory over Denver, Rams' rookie Puka Nacua's historic start, whether Mike Evans is the best Bucs player ever and much more! PLUS: Scott's online beef with college football fans and a new game: SPORTS ANALYSIS...or PORNHUB COMMENT!
Scott Ellia previews Week 3 of the college football season and the exciting, already-tense matchup between Deion Sanders' Colorado and Colorado State! PLUS: Discussing the latest on Mel Tucker's sexual harassment case, a major Pac-12 update, Heisman candidates, Alabama's future, Scott's Lame of the Week and the Wheel of Degenerate!
Reid (2-4), Scott Ellia (5-1), Zuhair Ali (5-1) and Luis Martinez (2-4) give expert analysis and picks for select NFL Week 2 matchups! PLUS: The Casually Confident Jets Fan returns to mourn Aaron Rodgers' season-ending achilles tear, Reid gives his Top 5 Injury What Ifs in Sports History, and we introduce the next iteration of Scott's Locks: The Detroit Lions Memorial Betting Slip!
THE SUNDAY HANGOVER is back! Scott Ellia and Marquez "TG" Goode join Reid to discuss Week 1 in the NFL, including the start of a new era in Washington, Jordan Love's impressive start in Green Bay, the Cleveland Predators dismantling Joe Burrow and more! PLUS: Mel Tucker's firing from Michigan State, USA Basketball's disappointment, the LA Angels' historic dysfunction, 50 Cent as an Expendable, TG's Delicious Dimes and the Red Solo Cup of DESTINY!
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Scott Ellia and Reid Murphy discuss the wild first week of college football, including the morality of "cupcake games," the sustainability of Coach Prime's Colorado success, and whether LSU can come back from their beatdown by FSU. PLUS: Reid's no-good, very-bad Week 1 beat and previewing Scott's Game of the Week Texas/Alabama...also the Lame of the Week...ugh.
FOOTBALL IS BACK! Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali and Luis Martinez are joining Reid for a super-sized NFL kickoff show where they analyze and discuss all eight divisions, predict end-of-season awards (MVP, Rookie of the Year, etc.) and pick the Super Bowl 58 champions! PLUS: "Ricks vs Gricks" returns for Week 1, bold predictions from every angle, and a Hall of Fame performance from a sleep-deprived Zu!
(00:00) Intro
(16:06) AFC Preview
(44:10) NFC Preview
(01:12:00) Awards/Super Bowl Predictions
(01:32:00) Week 1 Ricks vs Gricks
SPOILER ALERT: Scott Ellia is previewing the ENTIRE 2023 college football season and not just giving you winners for each Power Five conference...but predicting EVERY. SINGLE. GAME...for EVERY. SINGLE. POWER FIVE. SCHOOL!! PLUS: Scott Ellia's Way-Too-Early End-of-Year Top 25 and previewing what this year's Playoffs could look like!
It's the Holy Grail of Top 5s with Luis Martinez, Travis Byram, Bradley Harrison and "Nightmare on Sedgwick Avenue" host Gaby Moreno: TOP 5 ALL-TIME RAPPERS! We discuss the controversial genius of Kanye West, the all-time divisiveness of Eminem, the cultural impact of J Dilla, the lyrical power of Nas and SO. MUCH. MORE!
You can hear more of Luis Martinez on https://www.2amburrito.com/ and catch Gaby Moreno discuss hip-hop and horror on "Nightmare on Sedgwick Avenue" https://open.spotify.com/show/3c784Wu0YbCQT4rXcZWm2a?si=b0a2afb3de5f4aa5
We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop with a loaded panel feat. Luis Martinez, Travis Byram, Bradley Harrison and "Nightmare on Sedgwick Avenue" host Gaby Moreno! This episode focuses on our Top 5 Favorite Rap Songs and features discussions on how our love for hip-hop began, the connections these songs build to our lives, the fun of sharing deep-cut songs and much more!
You can hear more of Luis Martinez on https://www.2amburrito.com/ and catch Gaby Moreno discuss hip-hop and horror on "Nightmare on Sedgwick Avenue" https://open.spotify.com/show/3c784Wu0YbCQT4rXcZWm2a?si=b0a2afb3de5f4aa5
Season 3 is here and so are Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali to help celebrate 3 years of the show with the 1st Annual Top 5 Awards! We're reliving our best (and mostly worst) moments with the Top 5 Coughs, Laughs, Mispronunciations, Musical Moments and more!
Scott Ellia takes the reigns for THE 323 NETWORK's newest show devoted to all things college football! This week Scott dives into the massive movement of conference realignments, the impact they'll have on smaller conferences and schools, and what happens next for schools like Notre Dame, Army and UConn. PLUS: Analyzing the first AP Top 25 poll of the season, and Scott's early Game/Lame of the Week!
Travis Byram and Luis Martinez are here to talk about this year's loaded summer movie slate and the upcoming "Barbie" vs. "Oppenheimer" weekend! PLUS: The Top 5 All-Time Summer Movies, mid-year Oscars talk/predictions, Travis' Movie Review, random Marisa Tomei love and more!
Luis Martinez and Travis Byram join Reid to share their Top 5 All-Time TV Shows! The guys dive into all their favorites, discussing the comfortable nostalgia behind "The Simpsons," the impact and art vs. artist debate with "Louie," a surprising revelation brought on by "Breaking Bad" and much more!
Luis Martinez and Travis Byram join Reid to talk about the current WGA and SAG strikes that have shut down Hollywood along with the importance behind supporting the writers/actors against the threat of AI, and what to expect from the future outcomes. PLUS: Analyzing the 2023 Primetime Emmy nominations, the future of "prestige" TV, and Luis' dilemma involving "This Fool" creator Chris Estrada!
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Luis Martinez joins Reid to catch up on the latest news in sports including Shohei Ohtani's mind-blowing season that could be worth $1 billion, Carlos Alcaraz's epic Wimbledon championship, Sabrina Ionescu shattering the WNBA and NBA 3-point contest records, Steph Curry's hole-in-one and more!
In this episode, Emily Cissell takes you on a musical journey through the history of the Super Bowl halftime show and its impact on the sports industry as we know it. How different would the world be without the big show?
In this episode, Emily Cissell discusses the 1929 Black Sox scandal and it's impact on the game of baseball. As legalized sports gambling becomes more and more prominent today, could sports and our society as a whole be totally different if this scandal had gone a different way?
In this episode, Emily Cissell discusses the creation and development of sports by churches and analyzes just how drastically different our lives would be without this contribution.
In this episode, Emily Cissell takes you back to the 1970s for the Battle of the Sexes between tennis legends Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs to examine just how much a Billie Jean King loss would have set back the world and the fight for women's equality and respect!
In this episode, Emily Cissell goes back to 1936 Berlin to analyze how the triumph of Olympic wrestler Károly Kárpáti impacted the legacies of the Olympics, Jesse Owens, and Adolf Hitler...and how his loss in an alternate timeline would have changed the world as we know it!
Reid is joined by Emily Cissell, Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali (in-person together for the first time!!) in Washington DC as they discuss their 2023 Awesome Con experiences! PLUS: Em's Marvel Minute and eviscerating Billboard's Top 100 All-Time Disney Songs!
Emily Cissell, Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali, Griffin Woolbert and Angela Paniagua join Reid to put on a game of Geeky UnFamily-Friendly Family Feud, LIVE from Awesome Con 2023 in Washington DC!
The 323 is 100+ episodes in and doing live shows from Awesome Con, so we're celebrating some of the best geeky segments that got us here! From The 323 Animated Movie Draft to Emily Cissell's Space Jam halftime report; discussions on the importance of "Ms. Marvel" and representation to Morbin' Time with Travis Byram; and of course, the Top 5 Black Marvel Superheroes with Josh Cole!
It's a sports-heavy, pre-AWESOME CON show with Scott Ellia as we discuss the wide-ranging impact of Lionel Messi coming to Miami, the legacies of Novak Djokovic and Amanda Nunes, LIV Golf's merger with the PGA, surprising NFL free agents and more! PLUS: Canadian smoke in Virginia, Conor McGregor assaulting mascots, and destroying sportswriter Bill Connelly with Scott's incredible take on the Top 75 College QBs of the 2000s!
It's a reZUnion as Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali return to celebrate the (almost) ousting of Washington Commanders' owner Dan Snyder and share their hopes for (almost) new owner Josh Harris, as well as some parting messages for Snyder from DC fans! PLUS: Zu's excitement over "Spider-Verse" and "Super Mario Bros" success, a salute to "Ted Lasso" and the first annual NHL Stanley Cup Spelling Bee!
Check out Reid, Scott, Zu and the whole 323 crew at AWESOME CON, Friday June 16th at 6pm in Washington DC as the show hosts a game of Un-Family-Friendly Family Feud! Tickets can be found at https://awesome-con.com/!
A Pitbull-infused Reid Murphy returns to preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat! Featuring "Ricks vs Gricks" for the series, admiration of the Heat's undrafted star power and Nikola Jokic's unprecedented play, LeBron James' narrative shifting and most importantly...laughing at Boston! ALSO: 8-6 is totally better than 9-5, right?
Scott Ellia and Luis Martinez are here to recap the 2023 NFL Draft with a new edition of "Draft Pick...or Country Singer?" and Rookie of the Year predictions! Then we're recapping the First Round of the NBA Playoffs and preparing you for Round 2 with "Ricks vs Gricks" for Lakers/Warriors! PLUS: Milwaukee Bucks and paper championships, the best and worst celebrity sports fans and Top 5 Sports Villains!
Reid Murphy and Scott Ellia joined Luis Martinez for a LIVE crossover with "Fireside Chats" to react to the 2023 NFL Draft in real-time! This episode features our reactions to the first three picks as we discuss the Bryce Young-Justin Fields debate, the Houston Texans' HUGE move to get CJ Stroud AND Will Anderson, and the futures of the Texans and Arizona Cardinals. PLUS: Lamar Jackson's massive deal, Will Levis' rotating couch, huge victories for the New York Knicks and Miami Heat, and the first half of our NBA Playoff Round 2 picks for "Ricks vs Gricks!"
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Scott Ellia and Luis Martinez join to get you prepared for this year's NFL Draft! We're talking can't-miss prospects like Will Anderson and Bijan Robinson, the concerns over this year's QB class, potential blockbuster trades and more along with the first Scott Ellia Mock Draft! PLUS: Top 5s galore including the Best #1 Overall Picks, Worst #1 Overall Picks, Best #2 Picks and Worst Jets Draft Picks!
Scott Ellia and Luis Martinez join to celebrate a joyous 24 hours for Luis and discuss the official trade of future Hall of Fame QB Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, AND the New York Knicks going up 3-1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs!
Scott Ellia and Luis Martinez join to preview the first round of the NBA Playoffs with expert analysis and game picks in a special edition of "Ricks vs Gricks!" PLUS: Dallas Mavericks/Luka Dončić drama, fixing the NBA's lottery and tanking issues, Finals predictions and more!
Scott Ellia and Luis Martinez join to discuss the latest report that Jeff Bezos won't submit a bid for the Washington Commanders. Then, the NFL's new Sunday Ticket deal with YouTube TV sparks a discussion on finessing subscription prices with exhausted customer support reps.
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali are back to discuss the rise of ChatGPT and test out The 323's new hot-take generating AI system, ChatELC! Then, the duo go head-to-head guessing kid-created Top 5 lists in our controversial new game, Top 5 Feud! PLUS: the Minnesota Timberwolves' sideline fight, the UFC and WWE's big merger, Israel Adesanya's ruthless knockout celebration, Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Ravens, Zu's reviews of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and Star Wars Celebration and much more!
Sam Wolfe and Luis Martinez join to discuss all the madness of this year's NCAA Basketball Tournaments and a messy-but-fun NBA season, including VCU's hopeful run, the Dillon Brooks/Draymond Green beef, Damian Lillard's old-school mentality and much more! PLUS: Reid's grudge against Kevin Durant, a review of Albany and the "Top 5 Players Knicks Fans ALMOST Had" according to Luis and The Kid Mero!
Check out more of Sam Wolfe on VCU's WVCW radio (https://wvcw.org/) and Luis Martinez, of "Mi Gente Show" and "Fireside Chats w/Big Chief Burrito) at https://www.2amburrito.com/.
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to recap all the madness of NFL Free Agency! We discuss the Chicago Bears' incredible start to the offseason, the wild quarterback carousel, best and worst team moves and Aaron Rodgers (maybe) becoming a New York Jet. PLUS: Scott's Top 5 Outside-the-Top-5 NFL Draft Prospects, Edwin Diaz's heartbreaking World Baseball Classic injury and news of Michael Jordan potentially selling the Charlotte Hornets!
Travis Byram, Olivia Cate and the spirit of Luis Martinez join to recap the 95th Academy Awards! We discuss the historic night for Everything Everywhere All At Once, Angela Bassett literally being upset, Tom Cruise and Scientology jokes, a surplus of heartwarming moments and more. PLUS: We tackle the Top 5 Oscar-Winning Acting Performances Ever and preview the 2024 Oscars!
Travis Byram joins to predict and preview the 95th Academy Awards! We're picking some TOUGH winners in all major categories for a special Oscars edition of "Ricks vs Gricks," along with discussing the historic wins Everything Everywhere All At Once could land, our mixed feelings toward Avatar: The Way of Water, The Ringer's game-changing solution to fixing the Oscars and much more!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali are here to help the show catch up after vacation with the Top 5 Stories to Know! We're discussing the NBA's Ja Morant issue, Lamar Jackson and other NFL QB contract decisions, talk of Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, the new MLB pitch clock, manscaping, Top 5 Opponents for Creed 4, Will Levis' coffee preferences, Chris Rock's Netflix event and more!
Scott Ellia, Luis Martinez and Zuhair Ali join to discuss everything from Super Bowl 57, including the incredible career of Patrick Mahomes, terrible field conditions, Rihanna's halftime show, the best and worst commercials and much more. Then, we look toward next season with way-too-early bold predictions for the 2023-24 NFL season! PLUS: UFOs disrupting the show, the Ohio train derailment, Jesus evading taxes and more!
Check out more from Luis Martinez, including "Fireside Chats" and "Mi Gente Show," at https://www.2amburrito.com/ and Zuhair Ali on "The Animation Deliberation" https://open.spotify.com/show/2I1Sa4XJWbkj8ELYPiJQTW
Scott Ellia and Luis Martinez (along with many special cameo appearances) join to get you ready for Super Bowl 57 with expert analysis and game picks in new editions of Ricks vs Gricks and The Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: Recapping the madness of NBA Trade Deadline Day, fixing the Pro Bowl, revealing the Super Bowl's secret X-Factor and much more!
Travis Byram joins Reid to discuss one of the show's toughest Top 5s yet: Top 5 Sports Movies! PLUS: Reviewing "Tar" and the Oscar-nominated Cate Blanchett, AMC's new seat-based ticket prices, Travis' incredible explanation for his Super Bowl pick and much more!
Mahogany Chanel joins the show to preview the Super Bowl 57 Halftime Show featuring the return of Rihanna, discussing the artist's insane catalogue of music, the hype surrounding her first major performance in years and Mahogany's Top 5 Rihanna Songs that we can only hope to hear on Sunday! PLUS: Grammys fallout and reaction, future Super Bowl halftime shows we'd love to see, the legacy and legend of Beyoncé and much more!
Emily Cissell joins Reid to form competing U.S. men's soccer teams compiled solely of NFL players and teach him, from an NFL-focused view, how soccer formations and positions work. PLUS: "Em's Marvel Minute," the Philadelphia Eagles' Christmas album, James Gunn's new DC Universe and more!
Cynthia Murphy returns to hype up HER Kansas City Chiefs ahead of Super Bowl 57 and to discuss the importance of the game's matchup between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, the legacy of Andy Reid, her conspiratorial Brock Purdy hot takes and much more!
Scott Ellia joins to discuss Tom Brady's retirement (again) and reflect on his legacy, impact across the NFL and where he stands amongst other legends on the Mount Rushmore of Sports Stars. We also discuss Tony Romo's excitement levels, Arian Foster and Scott "exposing" the NFL as scripted, the latest coaching hires/controversies, Aaron Rodgers as a Jet, the Pro Bowl and more. PLUS: Top 5 Worst Celebrity Baby Names, a rant from Elvis Presley, and Scott's Mount Rushmore of Scotts!
It's a crossover as "Fireside Chats with Big Chief Burrito" host Luis Martinez pits Reid, Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali against the infamous Bracket Bit: DMV Stars Edition! Bill Nye or Joe Gibbs? Stephen Colbert or Stephen Strasburg? Dave Chappelle or Gilbert Arenas? We determine the ultimate DC/Maryland/Virginia star and provide several upsets, revelations and laughs!
Check out the Bracket Bits and more from Luis Martinez, including "Fireside Chats" and "Mi Gente Show," at https://www.2amburrito.com/
Travis Byram returns to discuss the 2023 Oscar nominations, including the biggest surprises, a little love for blockbuster movies, Michelle Williams as the Berries and Cream Guy and more! Then, an NFL Championship Weekend edition of "Ricks vs Gricks" featuring Scott Ellia, Zuhair Ali and Luis Martinez predicting the games and talking Patrick Mahomes' ankle, Dallas Cowboys humiliation, Nick Sirianni as the NFL's Philly Captain and more!
Luis Martinez, Emily Cissell and Zuhair Ali join to debate the Top 5 TV Theme Songs of All-Time and the Top 5 Whitest TV Theme Songs! PLUS: Reid recaps the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend and gets you ready for the Divisional Round of the playoffs with picks and analysis in another edition of "Ricks vs Gricks!"
Scott Ellia and Luis Martinez join to get you ready for the NFL playoffs with expert analysis and game picks in Super Wild Card editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! We also discuss Dana White's lack of consequences, the silence of UFC parent company Endeavor, Vince McMahon's explosive and controversial return to the WWE, and Luis' Top 5 Wrestlers of All-Time!
After diving into the history of racist food mascots and fake Rice Krispies news, Scott Ellia joins Reid to recap the CFP National Championship and college football season as a whole. THEN: Discussing the most disappointing NFL teams this year, Lovie Smith setting fire to the Texans and putting the Bears on a path to greatness, the Detroit Lions' epic Sunday night, Reid's barber's insane Lamar Jackson trade scenario and more from NFL Week 18! PLUS: The Top 5 Worst Things to Have Dumped on Your Head!
Scott Ellia joins to discuss the scary Monday night and week of miraculous progress surrounding Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, along with the NFL's reaction and how we as fans move forward. PLUS: Nominating Scott for Speaker of the House, fixing the NFL playoff seeding, predicting the 2023 CFP National Championship and getting you ready for NFL Week 18 with expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip!
Happy Holidays! Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to get you ready for NFL Week 16 and college football bowl season with expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: Arch Manning leads Signing Day news, Patrick Mahomes might somehow be underrated, an all-time rant from Zu regarding the Commanders' Sunday Night Football loss and more!
Luis Martinez ("Mi Gente Show" host, step-daddy of dragons) and Emily Cissell join to discuss all things World Cup including the Final Match madness, Lionel Messi's legacy, the impact of the tournament's many controversies, looking ahead to 2026 and the futures of Mexico, Uruguay, the USA and more! PLUS: Top 5 Star Wars Properties with a wonderfully raspy Zuhair Ali!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to get you ready for NFL Week 15 and college football bowl weekend with expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: World Cup Final predictions, Top 5 Sports Commentators, a tribute to Mike Leach, Wikipedia donations and the inevitable comeback of "Avatar" porn parodies.
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to recap the NFL's Week 14 action, including Brock Purdy spanking Tom Brady, concussion-mania, the Detroit Lions' winning streak and more! PLUS: Celebrating the return of Brittney Griner, College Football Playoff predictions, wondering if Dwayne Johnson is the XFL's Deion Sanders and a gaggle of Top 5s including One-Hit-Wonder QBs, XFL Uniforms and Overrated Christmas Songs!
Zuhair Ali and Emily Cissell join to recap Baker Mayfield's debut win for the LA Rams, PK madness during the World Cup quarter-finals and offer instant reactions to the tragic passing of journalist Grant Wahl while covering the games from Qatar. PLUS: NFL Week 14 picks in new editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali return to discuss the USA advancing in the World Cup, the latest College Football Playoff rankings, a Commandalorian Update, reports of a potential Tom Brady/Patriots reunion, the Top 5 Most Overrated Snacks and more! PLUS: Getting you ready for NFL Week 13 and college football championship week with expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip!
Emily Cissell joins Reid and Scott Ellia to get you ready for Thanksgiving as they give expert analysis and game picks for NFL Week 12 with "Ricks vs Gricks," plus the first-ever, highly controversial Thanksgiving food draft! We also discuss whether or not tofurkey should get main dish status, the sneaky way Alabama could get into the CFP, the return of Griffin Woolbert and more!
Join Reid Murphy, Emily Cissell, Zuhair Ali (The Animation Deliberation) and Luis Martinez (Fireside Chats w/Big Chief Burrito and Mi Gente Show) as they discuss all the biggest storylines and predictions going into the 2022 World Cup, including the massive controversies with host-country Qatar, Cristiano Ronaldo's drama, the Top 5 Teams (Based on Their Kits) and more!
Emily Cissell joins Reid and Scott Ellia to get you ready for NFL Week 11 as they give expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: rumors of Nick Saban retiring, Dabo Swinney/Auburn potential, Reid's way-too-early Top 5 XFL MVP Candidates, live commentary on the death of Twitter and more!
Sportico's Emily Caron joins Reid and Emily Cissell to discuss the impact of Sally Yates' report on misconduct across the NWSL, the launch of The Womens' Sports Network and more! Then, Joshua Cole returns to discuss the launch of his 2023 election campaign, fallout and results from the 2022 midterm elections and an emotional review of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" with Emily Cissell (SPOILER WARNING).
After debating the best year in music history and worst songs of all time, Reid and Scott Ellia get you ready for NFL Week 10 as they give expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: the Colts' baffling coaching change, Kirk Cousins' "swag," top QBs for the 2023 Draft, Mike Leach's cough and more!
Reid and Scott Ellia get you ready for NFL Week 9 as they give expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs Gricks" and Scott's 15-game parlay AKA the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: Talking the huge college football weekend, Hendon Hooker's rise, Reid's latest injury involving children and football, and breaking down the news of Kyrie Irving's suspension.
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to review the insane NFL trade deadline and our season preview predictions with brand new midseason Super Bowl picks and analysis! PLUS: Takeoff's untimely death, more madness in college football, Karen Judge, a listener complaint and the long-awaited Top 5 Places Only White People Go!
Brooke Point High School baseball's Ian Butler joins Reid and Scott Ellia to preview the MLB World Series, including pardoning the Houston Astros, more pain for Nats fans, the Yankees disappointing postseason and how the Phillies could destroy America. PLUS: the trio gets you ready for another week of NFL and college football action as they give expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs. Gricks" and Scott's 15-game parlay AKA the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip!
Scott Ellia and WVCW sports director Sam Wolfe return to discuss the NBA's return including Lakers despair, Zion Williamson's comeback, surprise contenders and more. PLUS: the trio gets you ready for another week of NFL and college football action as they give expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs. Gricks" and Scott's 15-game parlay AKA the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to discuss the NFL's officiating problem, Deion Sanders' SWAC credibility/future, Justin Tucker being ridiculous, Matt Rhule's $40 million firing and a preview of Alabama vs. Tennessee! PLUS: previewing NFL Week 6 with a new edition of "Ricks vs. Gricks," Reid's 15-leg parlay for the Commanders/Bears Thursday Night Football game and breaking down the shockingly lucrative career of Case Keenum.
Get ready for another week of NFL and college football action with Reid and Scott Ellia as they give expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs. Gricks" and Scott's 15-leg parlay AKA the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: Zuhair Ali's "Zicks," Aaron Judge's annoying home run record, the luxury of being a college football head coach, comparing wasps to Brad Pitt and Reid's Top 5 NFL Teams (As of Week 5)!
Get ready for another week of NFL and college football action with Reid and Scott Ellia as they give expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs. Gricks" and Scott's 15-leg parlay AKA the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: Hurricane Ian's impact, Mark Zuckerberg renting out the UFC, tales of Reid's childhood idiocy and more.
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali return for a special Sunday Hangover with Jon "The Philly Captain" McCann, discussing the Week 3 Commanders/Eagles game, thoughts on the Eagles and Phillies' seasons, viral beefs with Angel Hernandez and Zack Hample, and a dilemma about texting Flo Rida! PLUS: Scott's Top 5 Best Things About Philadelphia, Zu's Commandalorian Update, and a serious discussion on Tua's concussion/letting our kids play football in the middle of Butt Punt talk.
Get ready for another week of NFL and college football action with Reid and Scott Ellia as they give expert analysis and game picks in new editions of "Ricks vs. Gricks" and Scott's 15-leg parlay AKA the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip! PLUS: NFL coaching hot seats, on-the-field racism allegations, basketball schools dominating college football, our new Nintendo National Anthem and more!
Sportico's Barry Bloom joins to discuss the NBA's Robert Sarver situation, new MLB rules, the Mets' viral success with Timmy Trumpet and more. Then, Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to recap all the insane upsets and comebacks from NFL Week 2 and help Reid through his Commanders misery. PLUS: an overly-confident list of Top 5 NFL QBs Reid Could Beat Up!
Get ready for Week 2 of the NFL season with Reid and Scott Ellia as they give expert analysis and game picks in a revamped "Ricks vs. Gricks" duel and introduce the Calvin Ridley Memorial Betting Slip, Scott's 15-game parlay you can take to the bank for a potential $114,397! PLUS: Roger Federer's retirement announcement, the Denver Broncos' baffling field goal attempt and a special surprise guest!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to recap a wild week of football including early spirals for the Dallas Cowboys and Notre Dame, major upsets by the Sun Belt and Steelers, and a debut win by the Washington Commanders! We also have a week-late preview of the NFL season (50:20) offering bold predictions, storylines to watch, and Super Bowl picks! PLUS: the debut of The Commandalorian, reviewing awkward show moments, and the Commanders drive Reid insane with optimism.
The 323 welcomes in the 2022 NFL season as Zuhair Ali and Reid bring their Top 5 Reasons to Be a Commanders Fan up against Emily Cissell's Top 10 (!!) Reasons to Be a Bears Fan! We also discuss the best NFL division for food and introduce the Elvis Prizzly bear...naturally.
Welcome to FSU (F**k Scott University)! Scott Ellia and Emily Cissell join to preview the upcoming college football season, recapping mascot news and the events of Week 0 before discussing everything from Heisman favorites to sneaky playoff contenders and expectations for schools like Kentucky, FSU, BYU and more! Plus, Scott and Emily's Top 5 CFB Marching Bands and Entrances!
Sportico reporter Emily Caron joins to discuss the legacy of Serena Williams, major broadcasting deals for the National Women's Soccer League, and the importance of investing in the growth of women's sports. Plus, a "lost segment" with Zuhair Ali and Scott Ellia talking the Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension, the show's curse on the Washington Commanders, and Top 5 Necks!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join Reid for The 323's first visual show! The trio discuss the Juan Soto mega-trade and its impact on Nats fans (17:21), along with the fallout surrounding Deshaun Watson's suspension recommendation (27:20). PLUS: the new game "Is It Cake...or Cakin?" (48:14) causes horror and chaos!
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Former Virginia Del. Josh Cole and Emily Cissell join to discuss everything from the State of the Nation (2:42), including the latest on the US Capitol riot hearings and fallout from the Supreme Court's abortion decision, to the State of the State (29:53) with a review of VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin's first year and the threats on the state's education system and LGBTQIA community. Plus, we geek out (49:44) over Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Funko collections and the Top 5 Black Marvel Superheroes!
Reid unveils a new character, The Reidler, who forces Emily and Scott to competitively solves a series of sports riddles!
Scott Ellia is here to break down the News To Know involving the MLB All-Star Game and Juan Soto's contract situation (6:42), potential conference shakeups in college football (21:49), and the latest NFL news (40:47) including Kyler Murray's big deal and the league's wild alternate uniforms! Then, Emily Cissell joins to discuss DC United's disastrous season and new coach Wayne Rooney (53:53). Plus, the impact U.S. Soccer's equal pay deal could have on women's pro sports and a Comic-Con fueled Marvel Minute!
Film expert Travis Byram is back as the success of Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick leads us to discuss the state of the "movie star" in Hollywood and maybe the show's biggest Top 5 yet: the TOP 5 MOVIE STARS OF ALL-TIME! Plus: 24-minute standing ovations at Cannes; when does applause become sarcastic; Meryl Streep hot takes; and we connectively rip Jared Leto, Mitch Trubisky and Camila Cabello in under three minutes.
Zuhair Ali and Emily Cissell are back to talk "Ms. Marvel" and the importance of representation, good and bad Washington Commanders updates, and the future of soccer in America! PLUS: Emily burps, Zu sings, and we debate the Top 5 Most Dominant Athletes of All-Time!
Season 2 is here! The C.L.B. Bradley Harrison returns to break down the ethical complexities and competitive drama stemming from the LIV Golf tour (2:50) as well as review the new album by Drake. Then, WVCW sports director Sam Wolfe joins to discuss the past season in the NBA (32:40) and offer bold predictions for the next as the offseason begins. PLUS: The Top 5 Current NBA Players!
Scott and Zu are still here as we literally snort sports, discussing Amazon's aggressive NFL debut, the pros and cons of a new, publicly-funded Commanders' stadium, and the best Mexican restaurant EVER that Scott can't remember the name of.
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali (of "The Animation Deliberation" podcast) return with their takeaways from the 2022 NFL Draft (10:05), including the roller coaster of emotions for Commanders fans and the wild slide for QB prospects. PLUS: Reid's Top 5 Things That Didn't Happen Because the Draft Was On (2:42), a fiery game of "Draft Pick or Country Singer" (37:00) and the "Best Thing From Draft Weekend" that proves Scott hates Make-A-Wish kids (48:08)!
The NFL Draft is here, so of course Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali join to participate in The 323's fiercely competitive Animated Movie Draft (53:55)! We also break down all the NFL storylines heading into draft night (27:00) including the explosion of the WR market, the Washington Commanders' big decision, the most exciting picks and players to watch for and whether we'll finally be able to name a Houston Texans player!
PLUS: We discuss the Celtics sweeping the Nets (2:50), rank the Top 5 Movie Theater Snacks (17:58), and have Scott's Official 2022 NFL Mock Draft (1:12:24)!
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Scott Ellia joins to tackle Cam Newton's misogynistic comments, Diana Taurasi's game of inches, the future of LeBron James and the Lakers, the Top 5 White Guys in NBA History (Since the 90s), and making "Is It Cake?" an Olympic sport. Plus, we use Chris "Mad Dog" Russo to uncover the secret formula for Top 5 lists and the future of the sports debate!
In a special post-Oscars show, Travis Byram and Olivia Cate join to discuss the Will Smith slap heard round the world (3:30) and the effect it had on his Best Actor win, the show, and his representation for family and community. We also discuss Nate Jacobs continuing to haunt Sunday nights (26:51), Reid and Livvie kicking off Hot Girl Oscars with Megan Thee Stallion (28:12), editing out Best Editing from the broadcast (32:58), the Top 5 Will Smith Performances (45:16), and plenty more. Plus, WAY TOO EARLY Predictions for the 2023 Oscars!
Scott Ellia and Zuhair Ali of The Animation Deliberation join to catch up on the week of madness in the NFL including the returns of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers (1:19), and the Deshaun Watson controversy in relation to fan morality (11:12). Zu also airs out his Washington Commanders pain (28:37) and Scott offers his Top 5 Observations From the NFL Offseason...So Far (34:02).
PLUS: a brand new song dedicated to Kenny Pickett's hands (43:57)...we flex our lack of college basketball knowledge by predicting the NCAA Tournament's Final Four (53:16)...and we can't end the show because NFL news WON'T STOP (1:01:50)!
Reid drives Travis Byram into madness with a slew of new movie sequel and remake announcements before discussing the backlash surrounding the #OscarsFanFavorite nominees and removal of technical awards from the Oscars telecast. The two also discuss magnetic actors and the Top 5 Directors of All-Time, while Reid recommends "The Righteous Gemstones" and "Better Things" and Travis reviews "Flee" and "The Batman."
Scott Ellia joins to discuss the highlights of the Rams' Super Bowl win and the NFL season as a whole, along with looking ahead to offseason storylines and predictions for next season. Plus, we cover ourselves on every potential Aaron Rodgers decision and discuss the College Football Playoff sticking with only four teams.
Emily Cissell and Scott Ellia join to recap the NBA All-Star Game and the 2022 Winter Olympics with Emily's Top 5 Winter Olympians. Plus, Reid pays tribute to ESPN's Kendrick Perkins, the debut of Emily's Marvel Minute, and Scott presents his Top 5 Favorite NBA Players of All-Time. AND AT LONG LAST: Emily's Top 5 Canadians!!
Scott Ellia has bonus thoughts for Reid on how important the Bengals special teams could be against the Rams. They also discuss which players will have the biggest impact for each team, the haunting of former Washington assistant coaches, the best and worst football coaching trees, and a re-imagining of "Full House" starring Jon Gruden, Marvin Lewis, and Bill Belichick.
Godzilla vs Kong...Batman vs Superman...and now, The Sunday Hangover's Scott Ellia vs The Philly Captain himself, Jon McCann! We close out Super Week with a bang as Scott and Jon finally go head-to-head and destroy everything in their path from Betty White, Harambe, and the Commanders to sports agents, Emily Cissell's mom, and the entire country of Chile! Plus, a parade of 323 guests pick The Big Game!
Justin Marlowe joins Reid to discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. They also discuss the new era of rap stars, Eminem's legacy, potential headliners for next year's halftime show, Joe Burrow skating on thin cultural ice, and tease the ULTIMATE Top 5!
Travis Byram joins Reid to break down the biggest surprises, snubs, and expectations from the 2022 Oscar nominations! Plus, we escalate the Jared Leto beef, pick which celebrity we would want to go to the Super Bowl with, and reveal Travis' wild connection to this year's Big Game!
Emily Cissell takes you on a musical journey through the history of the Super Bowl halftime show and its impact on the sports industry as we know it...How different would the world be without the big show? Find out on this Super Week edition of "Emily Cissell Asks...What If?"
Cynthia Murphy joins to review the Chiefs' season, blast Josh Allen, explain why she had to leave Washington fandom, and pick the winner of Super Bowl 56! Plus, Mama Murphy's Top 5 Sexiest NFL Players!
Zuhair Ali of The Animation Deliberation joins to discuss everything about the Washington Commanders' unveiling, our lovingly toxic relationship with the team, a surprising Mandalorian fan, the Mount Rushmore of anime, and our Top 5 Animated Superhero Adaptations. Plus, Reid reacts to Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL and Derek Wolfgang joins to discuss the controversy around the Baseball Hall of Fame and his Top 5 Baseball Hall of Famers!
Scott Ellia and Emily Cissell join to give live analysis of the 49ers/Rams NFC Championship Game and recap the Bengals win over the Chiefs in the AFC matchup. We also discuss Sean Payton's retirement and Netflix movie, new Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett's B.D.E., the magic that is Fredericksburg's Jus Pop'n popcorn, Emily's Top 5 NFL Players Whose Names Connote Sponsorships, and something about Tom Brady.
Scott Ellia joins to discuss what may have been the best NFL playoff weekend ever, including that bonkers Bills/Chiefs game and the futures of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Plus, Reid spreads L.A. Rams misinformation and previews The 323's upcoming remote show while Scott makes a bold Super Bowl prediction, falls into the Matrix, and finally responds to Jon McCann a.k.a. The Philly Captain!
Travis Byram joins Reid for another edition of "At the Movies with Mr. B" where they discuss Disney dropping the ball on "We Don't Talk About Bruno," the future of the Golden Globes, Nicole Kidman's fingers, the potential for "Spider-Man: No Way Home" at the Oscars and more! PLUS, Oscar nomination predictions and Travis reviews "House of Gucci."
Budda Baker's injury during the Cardinals/Rams game leads Reid, Scott and Jeremiah to discuss the NFL's history of scary injuries. Reid also vents about the Washington Football Team's season and new name, leading the trio to discuss the creativity in team names and fall in love with the Portland Pickles. PLUS: a Space Force Fantasy League update!
Scott Ellia and Jeremiah Fletcher join to discuss the NFL's Super Wild Card playoff weekend, the best job openings throughout the league, and The Philly Captain's message to Scott. PLUS, we reflect on the complicated legacy of Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Jeremiah ranks the Top 5 Big Ben Moments!
Flo Rida's biggest fan and Philadelphia-proud YouTuber Jon McCann joins the show to talk about his love for the "Low" rapper, Philly's best cheesesteak, the latest in Philly sports, Philly's Top 5 All-Time Sports Stars, and a message for Carson Wentz. Plus, Reid gives a strong-yet-doomed NBA prediction and discusses the Miami Dolphins firing Brian Flores.
Ring in the holidays with Reid, Emily Cissell and Scott Ellia as they bring you the definitive lists of Top 5 Holidays, Christmas Movies, and Christmas Songs! The trio also fall deeper in love with Vin Diesel's music, deem DC United's Hernán Losada the Pat Riley of soccer fashion, prove once-and-for-all that Santa Claus is a black man, and use the new holiday food tasting segment "First Taste" to determine if anything is more gross than Urban Meyer.
The 323's movie expert Travis "The Trick" Byram gives his review for the new Netflix movie "The Power of the Dog" and goes head-to-head with Reid in picking NFL Week 14 games!
Scott Ellia joins to discuss the NFL's crazy week 13, the FSU/BYU women's soccer championship, unprecedented coaching changes throughout college football, and the Heisman Trophy finalists. PLUS: we celebrate Chanukah with Smokey Robinson, welcome back the soundboard, make an enemy and a folk-hero out of Pitt QB Kenny Pickett, and dive into the Top 5 Names in Football History.
The 323's Thanksgiving feast features Griffin "The Grick" Woolbert's delicious NFL Week 12 picks for all three Turkey Day games, along with a couple of games on Sunday that up the stakes for Reid. Also, ROBOT CAHS!
The Sunday Hangover continues with a quick dive into the NBA season so far, Emily's Top 5 Punchable Faces in Sports, and we encounter a "Two Americas" situation involving Scott and Marlowe's Top 5 Cereals.
Emily Cissell, Justin Marlowe and our resident college football expert Scott Ellia join to discuss what undefeated Cincinnati needs to do to make the College Football Playoff, what madness to expect with college football's coaching carousel and how the NIL may impact how desirable certain schools are. Plus, Jonathan Taylor ruins Reid's day and Emily pitches a new job for Dwayne Johnson!
Looking for the best NFL bets this week? Griffin "The Grick" Woolbert joins to give his expert guesses on five of the biggest Week 11 games and exposes Reid for the monster that he really is.
Scott Ellia joins to review NFL Week 10, including Cam Newton's Panthers revival, good and bad news for the Washington Football Team, the AFC title chase and more. Plus: a new addition for the Tribute to Philly and our new betting segment, Rick's vs Grick's!
Emily Cissell, Scott Ellia and Justin Marlowe join to tackle everything the show has missed over the last month, including a nightmarish World Series matchup, the tragic drama surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders, and Aaron Rodgers' vaccination scandal. Plus, we dive into the Saints' nightclub-style locker room, the hype for "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and have an incredible conversation on the 2021 election with background music from Haddaway.
The 323's first spin-off series premieres here! Join sports & recreation historian Emily Cissell each episode as she takes you on a journey through alternate sports history, examining the ripples and waves that occur throughout the world by tweaking one moment or outcome in history's biggest sporting events. In this edition, Emily asks "What if Hitler won the Olympics?"
Scott Ellia and Emily Cissell join Reid to discuss Justin Tucker's historic game-winning field goal, the Steelers killing our parlays, Emily's Top 5 NFL Butts and much more of the action from the NFL and college football weekend...all before Packers coach Matt LaFleur's haircut sends the show into absolute madness at the 67-minute mark!
Brad introduces Reid to the world of YouTube fragrance reviewing while Travis and Emily help come up with the Top 5 Smells of All-Time!
Emily Cissell, Travis Byram and Bradley Harrison join to discuss the two most controversial subjects in sports: Jeopardy and Bishop Sycamore High School football.
The crew also reviews Kanye West's "DONDA" and Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" while Brad presents the Top 5 Drake Songs of All-Time!
Scott Ellia and Ray Dubrule join Reid to offer instant reactions to the week of NFL and college football madness! The trio also play a game of "Who Hurt Ya?" and laugh at Reid getting leveled by a middle school football player.
Reid celebrates the return of football season with several guests including Scott Ellia, Ray Dubrule and Emily Cissell, who bring you the Top 5 Fantasy Players to Watch; the Top 5 Worst Moments as a Football Fan; and so much more!
PLUS: NFL predictions you can take to the bank from Griffin Woolbert, Dwayne Haskins-induced chuckles from Jeremiah Fletcher and the ultimate Patrick Mahomes hot-take from Mama Murphy!
Reid discusses the NCAA's new NIL policy, Dinger the Baseball-Loving Triceratops and NBC's torturous coverage of the Olympics while Emily Cissell tackles the massive Lionel Messi/Barcelona breakup story for special guests Raymond Dubrule and Scott Ellia!
Plus, Travis Byram returns to question what upcoming movies could save theaters and shares his Top 5 Kanye West Songs!
Emily Cissell returns to discuss the Olympics controversy surrounding Alen Hadzic, Loki season 1 and provide a sideline report from Space Jam: A New Legacy! Plus, Reid discusses the NFL's Deshaun Watson problem, the NBA finals and The Twilight Saga taking over Netflix.
Dedicated in memory to the one and only Ray Brock.
Reid shares his thoughts and notes from the sheer madness that is Fast and Furious 9. SPOILERS if you haven't seen it!
A "News to Know" week! Reid discusses UFC 264, marijuana testing in the Olympics, alternate names for the Fred Nats, "That MF," the 2021 Home Run Derby and much more. Plus, BREAKING FLO RIDA NEWS and a Top 5 tribute to Bobby Bonilla Day!
Is "It's A Wonderful Life" NOT a Christmas movie? Travis Byram joins Reid to discuss that, their mutual love of movies, how to fix the Academy Awards, the insane lineup of films coming out in 2021's second half, and the Top 5 Most Rewatchable Movies!
Reid discusses Carl Nassib's groundbreaking news, the uptick in fan disturbances at sporting events and just how Furious the Fast movies may get. Then, a special musical tribute to Philadelphia's sports and fans and the Top 5 Moments where "Trusting the Process" WENT WRONG!
On the premiere episode, Reid discusses the power of NFL news and how Kevin Durant killed the show before it could even air. Then, Emily Cissell joins to talk about Messi to Miami, the future of boxing and the Top 5 Marvel Hand-to-Hand Fighters!
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