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Sliced ApplesNFL Playoffs: Super Wild Card Weekend & Divisional RoundHey 2Fans! David and Alex are back with another NFL episode recapping Super Wild Card Weekend and previewing the Divisional Round matchups coming this weekend. Will the Houston Texans upset the Baltimore Ravens? Will the Packers outlast the seemingly unbeatable 49ers? All this and more discussed in this week's Sliced Apples Podcast!
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2Fans PodcastGlitch in the Matrix (Friday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Friday, November 12th. Today, we recap the news both on and off the field from Week 9 in the NFL, as well as give our thoughts on the upcoming Athletes Unlimited Basketball.2021-11-1336 min2Fans PodcastLows and Highs (Friday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Friday, November 5th. Today, we discuss some unfortunate events concerning Kyle Beach, Henry Ruggs III, and Aaron Rodgers, as well as recap the 2021 World Series.2021-11-0642 min2Fans PodcastTwo Fans and Kenneth McAfeeJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, October 25. Today, we welcome Ken McAfee to discuss his years playing college and professional football, as well as why he walked away from the game at a young age.2021-10-2928 min2Fans PodcastWorld Series PreviewJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, October 25. Today, we look ahead to the 2021 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.2021-10-2624 min2Fans PodcastNHL Season PreviewJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Friday, October 8th. Today, we look ahead to the upcoming NHL season and discuss which teams we expect to see in the playoffs.2021-10-0943 min2Fans PodcastOctober is Here (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, October 4th. Today, we recap Week 4 in the NFL and the end of the MLB regular season.2021-10-0552 min2Fans PodcastMLB Playoff PreviewJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Friday, October 1st. Today, we look ahead to the MLB Postseason and discuss which teams are capable of winning the World Series.2021-10-0248 min2Fans PodcastNFL Week 3 (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sit down to discuss sports on Monday, September 27th. Today, we recap Week 3 of the NFL season as well as an unusual high school football story.2021-09-2844 min2Fans PodcastThe NFL Returns (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sit down to discuss sports on Monday, September 20th. Today, we recap the first two weeks of the NFL season and talk about what we were surprised by and what to look out for.2021-09-2158 min2Fans PodcastBack With a Plan (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sit down to discuss sports on Monday, August 30th. Today, we recap some major events from the summer; the Olympics were held a year late in Tokyo, the NBA and NHL crowned champions, many teams in baseball sold at the trade deadline (to their fans' disappointment), and both Cleveland and Washington made progress in selecting new names for their franchises.2021-08-3141 min
2Fans PodcastTwo Months Later (Mega Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, June 15 and Friday, June 25. After being unable to record and react to news in the sports world for two months, we take this extra long episode to cover the highlights of what we missed in May and June.Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-06-282h 072Fans PodcastFinally on the Right Day (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, April 19. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: 12 teams from Europe announced the formation of a "super league", Carlos Rodon threw a no-hitter for the Chicago White Sox, Dwyane Wade bought a stake in the Utah Jazz's ownership group, and Alex Smith announced his retirement.Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-04-2044 min2Fans PodcastA Lineman with Hands (with Kendall Lamm)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, April 15. Today, we welcome offensive lineman Kendall Lamm to discuss his journey to the NFL as an undrafted free agent and what it was like to play in the NFL during 2020.Follow Kendall Lamm on Instagram here! https://instagram.com/k_lamm_74 Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-04-1639 min2Fans PodcastFace to Face (Tuesday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, April 6. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: Joe Musgrove threw the first no-hitter in the San Diego Padres' history, multiple teams in Minnesota postponed games following the killing of Daunte Wright, Alex Rodriguez is planning to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Julian Edelman announced his retirement.Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-04-1437 min2Fans PodcastPolitics and Pandemics (Tuesday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, April 6. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The NCAA basketball championship games were held, multiple Canadian NHL teams have had their seasons disrupted by COVID-19, the MLB moved the All Star Game from Atlanta in response to the new voting restrictions in Georgia, Sam Darnold was traded to the Carolina Panthers, and Jrue Holiday signed a massive extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-04-0745 min2Fans PodcastMLB Season PreviewJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, April 1. Today, we celebrate the MLB's Opening Day by looking ahead at the season to come, as well as giving our predictions for how the playoffs will turn out. Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-04-0246 min2Fans PodcastTrades Galore (Tuesday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, March 30. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The NBA trade deadline passed with many deals being made on the final day, the Dolphins, Eagles and 49ers made trades that shook up the order of the upcoming draft, and the NFL approved the addition of a 17th game to the regular season.Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-3147 min2Fans PodcastNFL Free Agency and March Madness Begins (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, March 2. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The NFL began its new league year, many teams have made questionable decisions in free agency, and the NCAA men's basketball tournament officially began. Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-2346 min2Fans PodcastWomen in Sports Podcasting (with GirlChatSports)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, March 18. Today, we welcome Mel and Mo from GirlChatSports to discuss their experiences running a women-only sports podcast and how they handle misogyny.Check out GirlChatSports here! https://linktr.ee/GirlchatsportsFind us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-1948 min2Fans PodcastChampions that Never WereJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Wednesday, March 17. Today, we talk about the teams that came so close to winning a championship, but never did, as well as addressing the reasons why they didn't. Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-1743 min2Fans PodcastThis Week is Too Much (Tuesday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, March 15. Today, we recap (some of) what happened in the past week: The NHL season reached its midway point, the Texas Rangers announced plans to open their stadium at 100% capacity, and Julian Edelman reached out to Myers Leonard after he used an anti-Semitic slur.Go check out Water Cooler TV! https://linktr.ee/watercooolertvFind us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-1646 min2Fans PodcastThis Week is Too Much (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, March 15. Today, we recap (some of) what happened in the past week: NFL teams made many moves in preparation for the start of free agency and the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament officially announced the 68 teams that qualified this year. Go check out Water Cooler TV! https://linktr.ee/watercooolertv Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-1632 min2Fans PodcastOne Year of COVID-19Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, March 11. Today, we look back on the past year and how the sports world has been managing through the COVID-19 pandemic. Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-1154 min2Fans PodcastPlayoff Formats and Point SystemsJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Wednesday, March 10. Today, we talk about what makes playoffs exciting to watch, how different leagues can improve their current formats, and how one system of standings is very flawed. Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-1051 min2Fans PodcastDivisions and RealignmentJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, March 9. Today, we conclude our discussion on the sports and geography by discussing how divisions can be formatted to allow for more geographic rivalries. Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-0944 min2Fans PodcastBetter Late Than Never (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, March 8. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The NBA held its All Star Game, Kyle Van Noy and many other NFL players were released, The Brooklyn Nets signed Blake Griffin, and Aaron Boone returned to the Yankees after heart surgery. Go check out Water Cooler TV! https://linktr.ee/watercooolertvFind us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-0938 min2Fans PodcastSports Cities and Relocation (Part 2)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, March 4. Today, we continue our conversation surrounding the geography of sports by discussing cities that have multiple teams and whether some teams should relocate. Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-0530 min2Fans PodcastSports Cities and Relocation (Part 1)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, March 4. Today, we begin our conversation surrounding the geography of sports by discussing which cities deserve to have teams and which ones don't.Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-0436 min2Fans PodcastAll Star Spectacles and Weird SportsJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Wednesday, March 3. Today, we talk about how we would improve upon the spectacle of all star games, as well as bring up some very peculiar sports.Go check out Water Cooler TV! https://linktr.ee/watercooolertvFind us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast 2021-03-0336 min2Fans PodcastThe Right Draft PickJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, March 2. Today, we talk about some players whose pre-draft analysis were less than accurate, and how much stock we should take into prospect rankings compared to the systems they're a part of.Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-0240 min2Fans PodcastNew Beginnings and Old Struggles (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, March 1. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The Arizona Cardinals signed JJ Watt, Russell Wilson made public the four teams he would want to be traded to, Jeremy Lin recalled his experiences with racism against Asian Americans, and spring training games began in the MLB.Find us on other platforms here! https://linktr.ee/2fanspodcast2021-03-0135 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Sports Games that Should ReturnJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, February 25. Today, we look at some sports video games that we think should make a comeback in the future.Find us on other platforms here!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbNeUsusyXq0yEwZR2NH7ASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aGuqYkF4YTlyIQyT44WaAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/2fanspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/2FansPodcast2021-02-2531 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Creating Teams from Super Smash BrosJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Wednesday, February 24. Today, we assemble rosters for baseball, football, basketball and hockey using characters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.Look at Ari's picks here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13WiAZsL7LXwEbv99_Fmdr8KI9cuytc98ux621Lj0Hfk/edit?usp=sharingLook at Joshua's picks here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zwp3YugPMgQEMm5LLVj2kQF6NZST1KNmyY7zpPw_YXU/edit?usp=sharingFind us on other platforms here!Anchor: https://anchor.fm/2fans-podcastSpotify...2021-02-2432 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Johnathan StankoJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, February 23. Today, we welcome Assistant Athletic Director for Iona College Johnathan Stanko to discuss his roles in the athletics department and how rewarding even the busiest of days can feel.2021-02-2328 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Jack SquirekJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Friday, February 19. Today, we welcome former Raiders linebacker Jack SquirekJack Squirek's Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/jsquirek58?qid=1613768177Jack Squirek's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jack.squirek2021-02-2324 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: We're Still in A Pandemic (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, February 22. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The Philadelphia Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, the San Diego Padres signed Fernando Tatis Jr. to a massive extension, the NFL's salary cap will be higher than projected, Adam Silver responded to criticism of his plans for the NBA All Star Game, and Aslan Karatsev made a name for himself in the Australian Open.2021-02-2342 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Cancellations and Moving On (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, February 15. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The Houston Texans and JJ Watt decided to part ways, The Red Sox traded Andrew Benintendi to the Royals, the NHL has had to change its protocols regarding COVID for a second time, the Fan Controlled Football League began play, and the NBA was quick to remind Mavericks owner Mark Cuban that the national anthem is a requirement before games.2021-02-1535 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Title Defense and DynastiesJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, February 11. Today, we look at how difficult it is to turn championship teams into dynasties and what trends we might see in the future regarding parity.2021-02-1147 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: A Tennis Player's Perspective (with Scott Eisele)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Wednesday, February 10. Today, we welcome Scott Eisele to the show and ask him how he's keeping himself involved with tennis amid the COVID pandemic.Follow Scott's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scottyeisele/2021-02-1045 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: The Quarterback CarouselJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, February 9. Today, we talk about the upcoming NFL offseason and which quarterbacks will end up on which teams.2021-02-0948 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Champions and Extra Games (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, February 8. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, several high profile players voiced their displeasure over the NBA All Star Game, and EA Sports announced they will reboot the NCAA Football franchise.2021-02-0846 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Super Bowl SpecialJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Sunday, February 7, for a special episode looking at all the important matchups, stories and predictions surrounding Super Bowl LV.2021-02-0742 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Predicting the NFL HonorsJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Thursday, February 4. Today, we look ahead to the NFL Honors on Saturday and try to predict who will win each award.2021-02-0433 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: NFL Team AwardsJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Wednesday, February 3. Today, we look at the past NFL season and highlight the best and worst teams this year, as well as looking ahead towards next year.2021-02-0439 min2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Rookies and Draft PicksJoshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Tuesday, February 2. Today, we talk about the expectations placed on rookies and how fair they are, as well as how teams value draft picks and whether we should look at them from a different angle.2021-02-0240 min
2Fans Podcast2Fans Podcast: Big Trades and All Stars (Monday Recap)Joshua Ament and Ari Jesselson sitting down to discuss sports on Monday, February 1. Today, we recap what happened in the past week: The Lions and Rams traded quarterbacks, Nolan Arenado is headed to St. Louis, Tony DeAngelo was released by the New York Rangers, the Pro Bowl was held on Madden, and the NBA might have an All-Star Game after all.2021-02-0146 min