*Emergency Press Conference: With the masspike renaming their exits, Exit 17s status is in jeopardy. NBA resident insider, Jackson joins the pod to talk about NBA Playoffs (6:40) and recaps all the NFL week 1 matchups (23:00).
Blake and Mike discuss life on campus and the return of sports. Episode includes analysis of the upcoming college football season (7:40) as well as reactions to the Boston Bruins Game 3 loss to Tampa Bay (15:58). NBA expert and repeat guest Jackson joins the pod (24:00) to discuss why he is high on the Boston Celtics to reach the NBA Finals and offers his perspective on the rest of the NBA playoffs.
Blake and Mike discuss some broad lessons learned as the quarantine reaches nearly a month. Episode also features extended interview with Boston resident and avid sports fan Drew (10:44). Interview includes adjustments to life under quarantine, Tom Brady's departure from New England (19:20), Boston Red Sox season outlook (35:16), discussion of Sam Hunt's new album Southside (47:27), and an Am I the Asshole (AITA) scenario (52:06),
In the second episode of Exit 17, Blake and Mike discuss the recent developments in the COVID-19 crisis and what the forecasts may imply about this upcoming summer and fall. Also included: Mike begins Zoom Online Classes (11:33), NHL online club (18:58), Mike marathon training progress (21:55), NFL free agency (25:45)
In the first ever episode of Exit 17, Blake and Michael discuss the ongoing coronavirus crisis in the US and their new lifestyles in quarantine. Also includes an interview (9:40) with former study abroad student Jackson and his thoughts on the ongoing situation after being sent home from Spain last week.