For the Love of the Game

PACKED Episode. NBA Playoffs are here and ATH has you covered. ATH starts the show recapping some sports from the last few weeks. Starts with a congrats to University of Michigan on winning the men's NCAA Tournament (and a major kudos to Danny Hurley) (2:21), an update on the state of the NY Yankees (not great) (5:34), and an update on the NY Giants and the Dexter Lawrence situation and how any realistic Giants fan should have seen this coming (7:55). Next- on to the NBA; some thoughts on the state- the NBA has some major issues and why I am so very much pro the 65 game rule (11:52) and my thoughts on Knicks-Hawks (20:36). Then a recurring guest comes on to preview the East Playoff bracket (26:24), and then a first time guest comes on to gush about Nikola Jokic, some MVP talk and a West Playoff preview (1:24:32).

First weekend of the NCAA Tournament was excellent; ATH gives a quick recap of all the craziness of the opening weekend (0:50), and some thoughts on the top NBA Draft prospects after their performances over the weekend (Peterson, Dybansa, Boozer and Acoff) (5:15). Switching gears to the NBA; Luka is on a heater, tough break for the Pistons w/ cade Cunningham's collapsed lung (and why I still don't hate the 65 game rule), and some NY Knicks thoughts and giving some love to Karl Anthony Towns (11:09). Then a recurring guest is back to talk March Madness and look towards the tournament's second weekend (19:08).

It's that time again- March Madness is back. ATH starts the show with some thoughts on the WBC (USA vs DR) and the fact the event has gotten bigger every year (1:47). Then some NBA thoughts starting with the state of the NY Knicks (Mikal Bridges is an issue) (2:45), some other NBA topics including Jayson Tatum's return (5:27), giving the Lakers some credit (6:30), the Kawhi Leonard experience this season has been something else (8:39) and why Bam's 83 point game is good for the NBA (9:58). Finally- some love for the Yeshiva University Basketball team and Zevi Samet on their run to the D3 Sweet 16 (13:56). Then a recurring guest comes on to preview the men's bracket (20:16).

A bit of a lull in the sports calendar; Winter Olympics are over; the Gold Medal Men's Hockey Game was AWESOME (1:43) so its back to NBA season before March Madness and Baseball pick up. A great win by the Knicks against the Spurs and the narrative surrounding the Knicks is off (2:29). Some thoughts on Wemby offensively and the Spurs as a contender (7:29), some more love for the Charlotte Hornets and Kon Knueppel (10:19). A few thoughts on the state of the Denver Nuggets and is Reed Sheppard the key to the Rockets title hopes (13:21) and a thought on the MVP race and the 65 game rule (17:19). Then a recurring guest is back to talk Lakers and the negative narrative around Luka Doncic (21:42).

We are in a lull in the sports calendar right now and the NBA is having some issues. ATH starts the show a small point on the Super Bowl and the discourse around 'MVP Drake Maye' (2:20). Then he switches gears to NBA issues specifically the tanking problem (a new form of tanking- pre-agency tanking per say) (3:54), and why the All Star Game not being a disaster was a much needed win for the NBA (18:55). Lastly- where do the Knicks stand heading down the stretch of the NBA season (22:55). Than a recurring guest comes on to talk more about the NBA, the state of the league, the issues Adam Silver is facing and some intriguing story lines for the second half of the year (26:41).

The NY Knicks are continuing their winning ways; 8 straight wins after a crazy double overtime win against the Denver Nuggets and the NBA trade deadline was hot this week. ATH gives his takes on some of the major moves that were made this week (3:01), some more love for Cooper Flagg and why the Doncic/Davis trade (and then the following AD trade to the Washington Wizards) almost doesn't matter because he's so good (12:39). Then more on the Knicks- what a stretch its been and Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet are 2 of the biggest reasons why (21:53). Then a recurring guest is back to do a bit on the NBA trade deadline and then- SuperBowl preview and prop bets (30:28).

The Super Bowl matchup is set. ATH reacts to both AFC and NFC championship games (1:34), a rant on Bill Belichick not making the HOF on the first try (15:57), and the Pro Bowl is officially dead (19:30) and the state of the NY Knicks (21:36). Then a recurring guest comes on to talk Yankees off season, baseball as a whole and gloats about his NY Islanders (31:01).

PACKED episode (and yes ATH is mad about the state of the NY Knicks); start it off with a congrats to the IU Hoosiers on winning the National College Football Championship and what an amazing story this is (1:34). Then we talk NFL playoffs including Josh Allen discourse, AFC is boring, was Caleb Williams the winner of the weekend (despite losing to the Rams) and Ryan Clark is the WORST (11:28). The NY Knicks are in a bad place (a win against the Nets doesn't negate the rant) (23:57) and lastly, LeBron James isn't voted in to start the All Star Game (thank heavens) (35:57). Then a recurring guest joins the show to talk more NFL Playoffs and NY Giants optimism (?) after hiring John Harbaugh (38:08) and lastly a recurring guest to pick NBA All Star reserves, does the ASG matter and other NBA topics (1:44:38).

PACKED Episode; 1st of 2026. Big time Football episode; College Football playoff and NFL Wildcard weekend but first ATH starts off with some final thoughts on the state of the NY Giants who are a disaster (3:24), the Knicks are in a funk and the post NBA Cup hangover is real (9:41)and then a little around the NBA thoughts; Jokic being hurt and the 65 game rule for awards, some kudos to the Celtics and Jaylen Brown, and why the Lakers stink and are way worse than their record suggests, LeBron's time is over and Luka Doncic is more of a problem than people think (13:32). Then a recurring guest comes on to talk the College Football Playoff (25:43) and then a NFL Playoff Preview and more NY Giants sadness with a recurring guest (1:12:35).

ATH starts off with some thoughts on the NY Knicks and my thoughts on the Giannis to the Knicks talk and the realities of the situation (2:13), LeBron's double digits scoring streak is over (7:30), some thoughts on the NFL and the weird season that it is (year of Josh Allen?) and the worst coaching decision I've ever seen in a game (10:40), and lastly, caution to the NY Giants fans being excited about possibly having the number 1 pick in the NFL draft (18:10). Then, a recurring guest is back to talk about the college football playoff bracket, thoughts on the committee, the first round games and more (21:36).

A totally NBA show. ATH leads off the show with ragging on bad NBA opinions such as did MJ have a bag (2:20), some goofy opinions on Nikola Jokic (3:10)- news to everyone, Nikola Jokic is already one of the 10 best NBA players of all time and somehow is getting better than he was last year, and lastly, LeBron's shameless stat padding example 1,567 (6:21) and a shout out to Carmelo Anthony for how he's guiding his son Kyan through his basketball journey. Then a special fist time guest comes on to talk all thing NY Knicks a quarter into the season (11:05).

ATH starts the show with the NY Giants losing AGAIN and now Shane Bowen is out as DC but at least Jaemis Winston is fun to watch so that's something (2:10), a quick question for NFL fans- is there a good team in the league besides the LA Rams (with some love for Matthew Stafford) (6:19). A quick thought on my NY Knicks (11:27), and some love for rookie guard Kon Knueppel (16:54). Then he brings on a first time guest to discuss some NBA happenings with almost 20 games into the season (19:34).

ATH opens the show with some thoughts about the NY Knicks (2:02), then he shifts gears to the NY Giants and the Brian Daboll firing (hopefully Joe Schoen will follow Daboll out of NY next) (3:51). Around the NFL; weird season so far (12:57) and the NBA is so much of a better product than the NFL (15:38). Lastly, Nico Harrison has been fired by the Mavericks and the Mavericks are a mess (17:49). Then a recurring guest is back to talk some college sports- college football and college basketball (20:33).

Packed episode. ATH starts off with some a few thoughts on the NY Knicks' start to the season (2:40), and a quick kudos to the NBA broadcasts teams because the broadcasts have largely been great (6:25). Then we transition to the NFL, the state of the NY Giants (9:58), the Jets decides to trade everyone (12:24) and as a Giants fan, I'm jealous of the Jets and can't understand how the Giants weren't more active at the deadline. Around the NFL (17:49)- a weird year and the Bills and the Chiefs are best two teams in the league and some thoughts on the Dodgers winning a thrilling World Series (23:34). ATH welcomes on a recurring guest to discuss happenings and observations for the first 2 weeks of the NBA season (26:15) and then a recurring guest is back to discuss the NY Jets fire sale at the trade deadline with a little Knicks and Rangers talk at the end (1:17:08).

The NBA is BACK!!!! ATH is super amped for that but before that, we go around the sports world. First some recognition for Shohei Ohtani's historic Game 4 performance (3:39), then some words on the NY Giants after an absurd loss in Denver (5:41), a quick thought on the 0-7 NY Jets (14:26), some around the NFL thoughts (14:59) and lastly some basic NY Knicks thoughts and a PSA to Knicks fans on how to manage their mental state this season (18:25). Then a recurring is back for part 2 of the NBA preview with the Western Conference Preview (over/under wins and previewing the standings) (22:04) and then a special fist time guest comes on to talk more about the 2025-2026 NY Knicks (1:30:18).

Absolutely packed episode since the last one; lots to discuss. We start with Week 6 in the NFL which was a terrible slate of games and the NY Jets were the worst of the worst (2:59); the Jets are an affront to NFL Football and everyone (the QB, the coach) stinks. On the flip side- the NY Giants beat the defending champion Eagles and there is hope again in Giants land (7:27). Around the NFL- shout out to Baker Mayfield- the best story in the NFL, the Steelers are somehow good and KC will likely win 12 games again (12:32). Monologue concludes with another case of LeBron James being a jackass (15:56). Then a recurring guest is back to preview the Eastern Conference and do over/under wins picks (17:53) and then another recurring guest is back to talk about the NY Yankees exit from the playoffs and their future followed by a plug for his NY Islanders (1:22:15).

It was quite a weekend. The NY Giants won a football game. Jaxon Dart wins in his debut against the Chargers 21-18; some thoughts (2:12). Some quick around the NFL thoughts (6:17) and then we transition to talking about the Yankees being in the playoffs (11:24) and the NY are NOT in the playoffs after a slow collapse (13:52). Then a recurring guest comes on to preview Yanks-Sox (17:02).

The NY Giants are 0-2 again; packed show. ATH starts off with the NY Knicks bringing in Malcom Brogdan and what that could mean for the roster going forward (2:57). Then he talks more about the NY Giants futility after a week 2 loss in Dallas (5:08), goes around the NFL (14:30), gives the NY Yankees credit for showing a pulse (17:50). Some thoughts on the craziness happening with the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard (19:55) and finally, doing something I rarely do on the show- talking current events, some thoughts on the Charlie Kirk tragedy (21:37). Then a recurring guest is back to talk more about the Giants, some NFL thoughts and the Mets being a mess (32:22).

Milestone episode. 300 in the books. And the NY Giants are once again 0-1 to start the season. ATH starts the show with some US Open thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz and the state of men's tennis (3:18), a rant on the NY Giants being really bad again (8:32), a quick thought on the NY Jets and going around the NFL week 1 in which SNF was amazing and Josh Allen is superman (16:18), and lastly, a quick kudos to the NY Yankees for showing a pulse against good teams (23:38). Then he brings on a recurring guest to be sad about the Giants being bad and what to look forward to for week 2 of the NFL (24:36).

NFL is officially back. Labor Day has come on gone and now football season is upon us. ATH starts the show with a quick thought on the NY Yankees (3:00), a quick thought on the US Open (4:08) and some thoughts on the Micah Parsons trade (6:10). Then some thought on Ryen Rusillo going to Barstool Sports and the new Lebron Nike ad is puke worthy (11:35). Then he brings on a first time guest to discuss betting strategies for NFL week 1 and all things betting NFL (14:45), and lastly a recurring guest comes on to lament the Micah Parsons trade (58:00).