Episodes

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June 18, 2024

Backwards K Podcast: It Was All Good Just A Week Ago...

The injuries to superstars continue as this tie the Dodgers feel the sting. Chris and Scott break down the loss of Mookie Betts and Yoshinobo Yamamoto. More gambling? This time an umpire? Breaking down the week that was in the Major Leagues and a College World Series recap thus far as the season winds down and The Boys of summer near the halfway point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 12, 2024

Joey Chestnut Banned From 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

We knew this day would come, the day when Joey didn't win the Mustard Belt. But we had no idea it would happen this way. Joey Chestnut has been banned from this year's hot dog eating contest and the guys want to riot. Not really. But they're pretty upset. Plus: - Dan Hurley snubs the Lakers - Team USA snubs Caitlin Clark - 1983 NC State basketball team is suing the NCAA - The Celtics look unstoppable - The Twins unveiled their City Connect uniforms - Ceremonial double play in London - Bu...
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June 11, 2024

Backwards K Podcast: Not A World Series Preview..... Right?!

Chris and Scott are back to break down the week that was. The young guns of the game continue to make their debuts, the Dodgers take on the biggest and the baddest in both leagues, the boys give their positional choices for Space Jam purposes and plenty more! Congrats to the Mason Comets on their first ever State Title! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 5, 2024

WNBA: Hot Mics, Hotter Rivalries

The WNBA has been all the rage, with media personalities putting their feet directly into their mouths, hot mics catching gold, and hard fouls. The rivalries are fantastic right now, and the sport is definitely getting attention. The fellas take a look at all of the storylines, plus: - Checking in with Hall Across the Country - CJ Stroud's Top 5 NFL QB list - Baseball players are really out here catching lifetime bans in 2024?! - Is this the year Canada breaks the curse? - Confirmed: Kevin ...
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June 4, 2024

Backwards K Baseball: Suck It, Cobb

Chris and Scott are back to break down the retirement of Angel Hernandez, the integration of Negro League stats, and what makes college baseball great. Chris shows his dedication, checking in from South Carolina on vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2024

The Angel Hernandez Nightmare Is Over!

Angel Hernandez has umpired his last game and will no longer torment baseball players and fans after reaching a settlement with the MLB. Plus: - Dad Pops is officially happening, as we partnered with Dead Low Brewing to brew the beer we've been dreaming of - Birmingham-Southern is the best sports story there is - LeBron's a pirate? - Stanley Cupdate - Drew's perfect burger recipe - An update from Joe Hall (hallacrossthecountry.com) 00:00:00 Introduction 00:23:19 Dad Pops Is Happening! ...
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May 28, 2024

Backwards K Baseball: Skenes Up! Acuña down.

Its been a while, but the boys are back! Paul Skenes has arrived and Ronald Acuña is done for the season again. As the season hits the 1/3 mark, Chris and Scott break down the divisions and surprises. Thankful to those who have served for giving us the freedom to ramble on about the greatest sport in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2024

The Streak Lives On

No Mike tonight. And no Scott. But Mookie and the homey Matt Barr step up to keep the streak alive! No weeks off since the first week of January 2019! The fellas also got the first update from Joe Hall as he heads towards Indianapolis for Hall Across the Country. Plus: - Dabo talking transfer portal again - Jaden Rashada suing the University of Florida - The NFL is going to be testing out electronic tracking for first downs - Taking a Bo Bichette foul ball to the face - Cardinals City Conn...
May 15, 2024

Someone's Really Going to Draft Bronny, Huh?

Despite a smaller than reported size and doing nothing in college, it's pretty clear that someone's actually going to take Bronny, aren't they? Plus: - LeBron doing LeBron things - Lou Williams drops a bomb on the basketball vs. football beef - One former NCAA coach says NIL is cheating - The real reason Nick Saban retired - Scottie Scheffler is a fraud - NFL directly competing with college football playoffs - Guardians City Connects - Skenes makes his debut and we were right about the ...
May 15, 2024

The Anthony Edwards Media Push

The T-Wolves have the Nuggets on the ropes, and the Anthony Edwards Media Push is in full swing. The NBA needs its next big star, and it's clear they have decided that will be Edwards. Plus: - The Tom Brady Roast - Auburn recruit arrested for an amazing reason - Detroit's City Connect uniforms - Wemby gets the unanimous ROY - Cavs fans chanting "We want Boston!" - Hell is Real week - TST brackets revealed - We'll be down to 1 Canadian team after this round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs B...
May 1, 2024

Is Revenue Sharing Coming To the NCAA?!

Talks heating up that the NCAA is going to force schools into a revenue sharing model with their athletes and things are officially crazy. Plus: - Goodell wants to give us an off day after the Super Bowl - David Tepper is a psycho - We see through the Guardian Cap thing - The Rays City Connects - Scherzer wants relegation for umpires - RIP LeBron, Steph, and KD - Stanley Cup playoffs 00:00:00 Introduction 00:20:17 Mookie's Gambling 00:31:43 NCAA Revenue Sharing 00:51:27 NFL Draft, Dav...
April 24, 2024

Why Would You Fight a Jokic?!?

There are actually humans at NBA games that are trying to fight the Jokic brothers! Plus: - Jim Harbaugh's 15-0 tattoo - Nobody wants to go to the Draft - Fire or Dumpster Fire with the Broncos, Texans, and Lions new uniform reveals - Mets unveiled their City Connects - The Paul Skenes conspiracy theory - Aaron Boone's amazing ejection - Rockies coach triggering an FAA investigation Be sure to check out friends of the show: In the Clutch (intheclutch.com/CRAFTBREWED) is your one stop s...
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April 24, 2024

Backwards K Baseball: Meet The Mess?!

Chris and Scott breakdown the week that was in baseball. From surprising starts both fast and slow as well as what our favorite manager ejections are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 17, 2024

Ban the Nestor Cortes Pump Fake Pitch

Nestor Cortes took his unusual wind-up to a whole new level this weekend in Cleveland with a pump fake, and it needs to be banned immediately. Plus: - An Angel Hernandez conspiracy theory - Gardner Minshew is a Lil Ass Boy - NFL allowing 3rd helmets - Team USA basketball roster has been announced - NBA Playoffs start tonight - The Arizona Coyotes fiasco - Bryson's 3D printed irons 00:00:00 Introduction 00:15:04 Baseball 00:53:53 Football 01:18:55 Hockey 01:25:02 Basketball 01:31:26...
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April 16, 2024

Backwards K Podcast: Ok then.......Bye.

Chris and Scott are back after a week off to recap everything in the world of baseball since they've been away. Injures, retirements, disappointments and more are featured as the baseball season nears the end of its first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 10, 2024

It's Masters Week!

It's officially Masters Week! We're looking at the best prop bets, plus Tiger talk. Also: - Is Dawn Staley the GOAT of women's basketball? - No more late night Championship games please - UConn's a blue blood - Coach Cal to Arkansas - The LeBron vs. MJ debate is over since LBJ wanted to play for UC - Philly released their City Connect uniforms - Race for the last hockey playoff spot - The Chiefs moving from Kansas City to Kansas City 00:00:00 Introduction 00:22:00 Basketball 01:13:33...
April 3, 2024

Iowa vs. LSU Was Hype!

The Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese rematch lived up to the billing. Plus: - NC State's improbable run - Thought Rondo already retired? - Cincinnati Cyclones making history - Cubs pyro fail - Oakland A's conspiracy theory - Spring football is back - Quiet on the Set is ruining so many childhoods right now 00:00:00 Introduction 00:16:03 Basketball 00:50:50 Hockey and Tennis 00:59:45 Baseball 01:25:37 Football and Overtime Be sure to check out friends of the show: In the Clutch (inthe...
March 27, 2024

Did Shohei Do It?

This Shohei Ohtani gambling story with his interpreter is wild. So we want to know: Did Shohei do it? The fellas lay out the three only realistic possibilities: Shohei was covering for his friend, Shohei is the one with the gambling debt, or Shohei had no idea and determine which is most likely. Plus: Pete Rose weighed in on the Shohei situation Timmy Smokes’ Twitter thread Jontay Porter gambling investigation March Madness has kind of sucked Team USA 3x3 roster reveal NFL bans the hip dr...
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March 26, 2024

Can We Start The Season Already?

Chris and Scott are over Spring Training. As the final prep work for Major League Baseball winds down, the boys recap the week that was between the Seoul Series in South Korea, the absolutely wild and confusing Shohei Ohtani developments, and World Series predictions. More Nicky Lopez mentions than you can imagine and plenty of laughs as the season draws ever closer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 20, 2024

Has March Madness Jumped The Shark?

March Madness is here, and we're not even that excited for it. Has March Madness jumped the shark? Plus: Funniest moments from the conference championship weekend including Kent State making a bonehead foul leading to a loss to Akron, a premature confetti drop in the A10 Championship, and Dan Monson getting fired and then making the tournament at Long Beach State Caitlin Clark and Iowa got screwed getting put in a bracket of death in the Women's Tournament People are really upset that teams ...
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March 19, 2024

What In The Snell Is Going On?!

Chris and Scott break down the year ahead in the National League, but what exactly is going on that Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery haven't found homes yet? The guys break that down, discuss the injures that continue to mount as spring training rolls on and plenty more. By the end of the show, Scott accurately predicts where Snell will land, nearly simultaneously as it happens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 13, 2024

What a Wild Legal Tampering Period

The NFL Legal Tampering Window did not disappoint this year, with big names on the move. The fellas talk about Russ to Pittsburgh, Jameis to Cleveland, Derrick Henry to Baltimore, Cousins going to Atlanta, Ekeler to the Commies, and Saquon to the Eagles. Plus the guys get into the Saquon/Tiki Barber beef. The NFL talk takes a back seat to one of the weirdest and most hilarious segments in show history after the fellas bring back the conspiracy theory of the Niners just getting minority coaches ...
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March 12, 2024

Backwards K Baseball: Joey Found A New Home!

American League Preview Episode