THREE BOLD TAKES: Recent Episodes
Freddy, Chase, and Jacob
Hosted by Freddy, Chase, and Jacob (McLovin). Three guys giving sports news, hot takes, predictions, trivia, and more! The team specializes in NFL Football, College Football, NBA Basketball, MLB Baseball, PGA Golf....AND MORE!!
Podcast 13, Part 2 breaks down the Big-10 conference. One of the division seems a lot harder to choose than the other. The guys gave you their top two from each division and then who is in their Big-10 championship game.
Podcast 13, Part 1 gives you the predictions for some GREAT ranked matchups. The guys keep choosing REALLY bold games that will draw your attention. Catch up with the games and see if you have a better record than them.
Podcast 11, Part 1 talks recap of our five games of the week from Ep. 10. We saw a nail biter in Austin, another App St. upset, and so much more. We predict five new games for this upcoming week that you won’t want to miss.
Podcast 11, Part 2 takes a look at the Big 12 conference. This is prime time for many teams to take the reigns from Oklahoma and Texas as they are on their way out in a few years. The guys give their top three teams in the conference alongside a team to watch out for this year.
Podcast 10, Part 3 finally sees the end to the Donavan Mitchell and Kevin Durant sagas. We see Mitchell get shipped to CLE and KD stays in BKN. We discuss what this means for the teams and their futures and how this impacted the rest of the NBA.
Podcast 10, Part 2 highlights the new College Football Playoff format. Starting in 2026 (or sooner), the CFP will be a 12-team playoff instead of the previous 4-team. Freddy, Chase, and McLovin share their thoughts regarding the matter and why they are for or against it. Which side do you take?
Podcast 10, Part 1 talks recap of our five games (that might be the best we’ve ever chosen) of the week from Ep. 9. FSU wins on a blocked PAT, Utah loses in the swamp, Arkansas escapes Cincy, and so much more. We predict five new games for this upcoming week that you won’t want to miss.
Podcast 9, Part 1 gives you a recap of Week 0 with some great opening games. The hosts bring forth some great upcoming games from Week 1 that are sure to have you glued to your TV. Three Bold Takes is having a competition for the best record between the hosts of picking weekly games. Get out your own pen and paper to see how you match up each week during college football.
Podcast 9, Part 2 opens up with a discussion of the Pac-12 conference. The Pac-12 has decided to take the Big-12 route and go division-less within the conference. This is the first part of each P5 conference breakdown and how they stack up. The hosts close this one out with a breakdown of their top-4 teams and their conference champion.
Podcast 8, Part 2 is one that discusses a very tough topic. The hosts sit down and detail out the Deshaun Watson verdict from a third party judge that only saw a six-game suspension. The NFL is looking to appeal and could give Watson a lengthier punishment. This part of episode 8 is NSFW and may contain content that could be triggering due to its discussion of Sexual Assault.
Podcast 8, Part 3 breaks the news of the latest Kevin Durant saga with his re-upping of his trade demand after his meeting with Joe Tasi, the Brooklyn Nets owner. This part questions if KD will actually be traded, what this means for General Manager Sean Marks and Head Coach Steve Nash, Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving, and a lot more. The Celtics and Raptors may have the best trade packages available but will a star of KD’s level be dealt?
Podcast 8, Part 1 talks the NBA Superlatives this upcoming season. The hosts discuss the ROY, MIP, 6MOY, DPOY, and the MVP candidates. They list out the guys they have with a few shocking surprises.
Part 1 includes a deep dive into Baker Mayfield and his long-awaited departure from the Browns organization. Mayfield, the 2018 first overall pick, was traded to the Carolina Panthers this past week. The guys talk about what this means for Mayfield's future, the Browns organization, and the odd man out… Sam Darnold?
Part 2 is the ultimate showdown between the three hosts as they give their top-five all-time (or soon-to-be?) NBA players. This has a little of it all as the guys give some questionable takes, heated arguments, and differing No. 1’s atop as the Greatest Player of All Time.
Part 1 dives into the heart of the Brooklyn Nets drama. The guy's breakdown what they believe may have caused a KD trade demand with Kyrie Irving opting back into his contract. They talk about different trade scenarios and where Durant may end up on the back end of his career. Lastly, they touch on if this ultimately hurts his legacy by running from his problems.
Part 2 illustrates a new era of College Football; one that looks a lot like the NFL. USC and UCLA trek out to the Big Ten starting in 2024, creating what could be the future of super-conferences. The guys discuss how this ultimately can shape college football, what it means for the future of the NCAA, and more.
Part 1 talks about Arch Manning committing to Texas less than a week ago to play under Steve Sarkisian in 2023. The No. 1 rated recruit in the nation chose Texas over schools like Alabama and Georgia while also neglecting the schools of his family like Ole Miss and Tennessee that his Uncles went to. The guys breakdown his fit in the Big 12 and SEC while also looking at what has to happen for this Manning to live up to the hype during his CFB career.
Part 3 lays out some NBA Free Agency moves that our hosts would like to see. Freddy wants Bradley Beal to quit wasting his years in Washington. McLovin likes the fit of DeAndre Ayton with the Hawks. Chase wants Victor Oladipo to reclaim his name with Lebron. Do you think these fits would work? Listen in to more moves that our hosts want to see as NBA Free Agency starts Thursday at 6 pm ET.
Part 2 gives the listener a way.. way.. way.. too early CFB Playoff prediction. The hosts give you their top four teams in College Football for the upcoming 2022-2023 season that will land in the playoffs. They also give their ‘dark horse’ teams in the first two out of the playoffs.
Part 1 starts big with a recap of the NBA Finals Games 5 & 6. A special guest joins the show in Errol Chandler. He helps break down this great Warriors Finals run and how they were able to accomplish winning the fourth ring in eight years.
Part 3 details the U.S. Open and the win from Matt Fitzpatrick. The hosts show how Fitzpatrick got to this point in his career, how he becomes one of three golfers to make history in a certain area, and lastly the final shot from Fitzpatrick out of the bunker on the 18th hole.
Part 2 cruises right on in with the interview portion with Errol. He called the Warriors to return and win another NBA Finals ring back in 2020. At that point in time, Klay Thompson was hurt, and the Warriors were a play-in/non-playoff team. Errol breaks down how he knew starting with the D’Angelo Russel trade with Minnesota. The hosts and guest also give their WAY WAY TOO EARLY Finals prediction for next year.
Part 2 jumps into the depths of College Football as the Landscape is changing. They open and discuss their favorite CFB Non-Conference games for this season and their predictions for each game. They also touch on the formation of the new Big 12 as they add four new teams and are looking onward as Oklahoma and Texas look to be moving on.
Part 1 starts big with a recap of the NBA Finals Games 3 & 4. The duo of Tatum and Brown come up huge in Game 3 to take a series lead. Steph Curry goes insane in Game 4 and drops 43 points. The series is tied 2-2 (before Monday night) and there has not been a win by less than double digits. The guys break down the series and who they have the rest of the way and also get into a debate about Curry being a Top-5 player of all time.
Part 3 is more entertaining than anything. Seriously. The guys give their BOLD TAKES concerning this new video game, that’s supposed to be coming out in early 2023. The game? NCAA College Football. The game is officially on its way back to the shelves in early to mid-2023 and the hosts break down their favorite aspects that they want to see in the game. They discuss what can make or break the game, along with things they don’t want to see.
Part 3 swings into what seems to be a competitive league against the PGA as the LIV is starting to sign some big-name guys to start their up-and-coming league. The guy's breakdown what this may mean for the PGA itself but also how the LIV may actually pan out as they have seen plenty of the leagues flame out over the last several years.
Part 1 opens up with the guys recapping the NBA Finals and how their teams have done so far. They also direct back to which team they chose in how many games. The guys dive deep into who has come up big for their teams and who might win the Finals MVP.
Part 2 discusses the grey area of the Deshaun Watson allegations and where each guy stands with the Browns after the trade. They also highlight what this may mean for Watson’s future but also Baker Mayfields and if it is in a Browns uniform. The guys hit on who they think may win this year's Super Bowl as well. Hint, Hint... One of our hosts correctly guessed the Super Bowl champ during the summer last year, can he do it again?
The initial podcast highlights the 2022 NBA Playoffs and gives you a look into the NBA Finals prediction from each host. Freddy, McLovin, and Chase all take part in giving you their bold takes and favorite moments from the playoffs. The Hosts close out the first episode with a discussion about the final shot from Jimmy Butler that could have been the go-ahead three. Was it a good shot? Was it a bad shot? Let us know what you think by leaving your bold take.