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First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 48. Post Mortem Blues Ft. Mollie Walker (NY POST)Cole's got the Blues after one of the most gut-wrenching losses in NHL playoff history. Game 1 of Knicks-Celtics was bonkers, and Laura gives Mikal Bridges his flowers. New York Post Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker gives her diagnosis of a season so mysteriously bad, it made hockey players into nihilistic philosophers. Can new coach Mike Sullivan turn it around? Plus: Previewing the second round of the NHL playoffs. Can Ovechkin put a bow on his year? Can McDavid reach the Holy Land? We ponder life's great questions, one shift at a time. Yell at us F...2025-05-061h 14

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 47. Knicks Fever Ft. Steve Popper (Newsday)The Knicks are taking over New York, and Newsday Knicks beat writer Steve Popper is on to talk officiating controversies, the Legend of Jalen Brunson, beating the Pistons at their own game, and previewing a possible Celtics showdown. It was a wild week in sports, and Cole and Laura get into the Shedeur Sanders schadenfreude, that weird, weird Bill Belichick interview, and the Blues breaking Connor Hellebuyck. Plus: Darth Vader wouldn't condone sexual harassment, would he?!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...2025-04-291h 07

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 46. The Sacramento A's Ft. Susan Slusser (The San Francisco Chronicle)The Not Oakland A's are in West Sacramento and the whole thing is a circus. The San Francisco Chronicle's senior baseball beat reporter Susan Slusser takes us two years of ownership drama (and much more to come), and discusses whether they'll actually make it to Vegas. Plus, Buster Posey's impact on the Giants. Cole and Laura are in full NHL playoff mode. The Blues are 0-2 but Cole is...optimistic? Sort of? Also, the Mets played the Cardinals this weekend, and fixed Juan Soto along the way. Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow...2025-04-221h 11

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 45. Post and Tax Season Ft. Alex Schiffer (Front Office Sports)Rory McIlroy got his green jacket. The Dallas Wings got a frachise-shifting player. And the pod has Front Office Sport's Alex Schiffer on to talk all things NBA playoffs, the massive drama of the Nuggets firing their coach and GM right before the postseason, and what it's like to cover Kyrie Irving. Laura gets on her soapbox about male reporters behaving badly. Cole gets maimed. And they both get into Jackie Robinson's military history on Jackie Robinson Day. Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTC 2025-04-151h 11

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 44. "The Saint" Blues Ft. Lou Korac (NHL.com)We got a front seat to hockey history this week, as Alexander Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record. NHL.com's Lou Korac takes us behind the scenes with the most exciting team in hockey right now: The Blues are coming off a franchise-record 12 straight wins to improbably become masters of their own destiny. How did they do it? Can they sustain it? The Gators play a reverse Uno on Houston to clinch the Natty. Plus: Cole and Laura pay tribute to the late, great Val Kilmer (and his incredible South African accent). Download, like and subscribe! Y...2025-04-081h 09

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 43. Torpedos Away Ft. Gary Phillips (NY Daily News)Man the torpedoes! Daily News Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips is on to get into the nitty gritty on the "torpedo" bats that had everyone talking after the Yankees put a bruising on the Brewers. It's the first week of the baseball season, so let's overreact to some stuff! Jurikson Profar tested positive for steroids and Laura is not shocked. Cole is ready for the March Madness grand finale. Also, what would your walk-up music be? Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram...2025-04-011h 11

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 42. Opening Day Optimism Ft. Jon Heyman (NY Post, MLB Insider)Cole and Laura celebrate Opening Day by chatting with NY Post columnist and MLB insider Jon Heyman about everything baseball: Can the Yankees overcome their injuries? Can Juan Soto live up to his contract? Are we headed for a work stoppage? Which teams are going to surprise us? And how can mid-market teams compete in the land of the Dodgers? What ARE the Cardinals doing, exactly? Laura tried all of the new food at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field and she gives her must haves for the season. And Cole is ready for the true March Madness to start...2025-03-251h 10

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 41. One Shining Moment Ft. Adam Zagoria (NY Times, Forbes, NJ.com)We're all mad here. March Madness is upon us and college basketball guru Adam Zagoria is on to break down the bracket, give us his best bets for the Final Four, discuss Cinderella possibilities, update us on the latest on the Cooper Flagg injury and to explain the weird controversy coming out of North Carolina. Is this St. John's year to stun the SEC powerhouses? Plus: The Marlins attempted to live out a sports movie, but MLB said no. The Rays are in dis-a-Ray. And the Bachelor is coming to a close in the most yawn-inducing finale yet. Happy...2025-03-181h 10

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 40. All Mixed Up Ft. Liz Benn (Major League Baseball Operations)It's Women's History Month, so let's talk to a woman who made history, shall we? Liz Benn, former Mets director of major league baseball operations and the first woman to play in the NYC Metro Baseball League, is on to discuss being the highest-ranking woman in the franchise's front office history, the path to breaking barriers in baseball, women pitching in the majors, and if arbitration hearings are really as dramatic as they sound (spoiler: they are). Cole, Laura and Liz also go in DEEP on the Love is Blind finale. Plus: Gerrit Cole is getting Tommy John and...2025-03-111h 20

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 39. Cardinal Sins Ft. Katie Woo (The Athletic)The Cardinal Way is dead. Long live The Cardinal Way. The Athletic's Katie Woo is on to talk about the Cardinals ever-evolving and...uh...sometimes confusing plan for the future, John Mozeliak's swan song, and to spread the gospel of toasted ravioli. Cole and Laura go down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole, but first, they discuss who's going to benefit most from the robo-umps. Plus: The Bachelor and Love Is Blind are coming to a close, but the poor decision-making is in mid-season form. Download, like and subscribe!Yell at us Follow us on Twitter...2025-03-051h 05

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 38. Mr. Miyagi's Hitting Lab Ft. Manny Gomez (NJ.Com)You've heard about the Mets pitching lab, but have you heard about their hitting lab? NJ.com's Manny Gomez is on to take us behind the scenes at Port St. Lucie. including big injuries, pregnant racoons, and Francisco Alvarez's...unorthodox methods. Plus: Should the NBA adopt the 4 Nations format? Are the Yankees going emo? And, oh yeah, Love Is Blind officially has a Hall of Fame gaslighter. Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_w...2025-02-251h 15

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 37. Rick on a Roll Ft. Zach Braziler (NY POST)St. John's is taking the Big East by Storm (pun intended) and NY Post's Zach Braziller is on to give us tales of Rick Pitino, and to help us get ready for the conference tournaments, Selection Sunday and March Madness. USA takes on Canada in the 4 Nations Faceoff Finale and Cole and Laura wonder: Where have you gone, Canadian goalies? We're all in deep on The Bachelor and Love Is Blind, and only one thing is certain - some of these contestants are being very sketchy. Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us o...2025-02-201h 15

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 36. Hurts so Good Ft. Judy Battista (NFL Network, Inside the NFL)Cole is in mourning after his beloved Chiefs got walloped by the Eagles in the Super Bowl. NFL Network's Judy Battista is on to talk about the wild scene in an Eagles-fan filled NOLA, the Kendrick Lamar halftime show, and the status of the Chiefs dynasty. Laura is so ready for baseball season and still thinks the Dodgers can be dethroned, but is Spending All The Moneyball really the only way to win? Plus: Does this season of The Bachelor have a gaslighter as its lead? Cole defends Grant's honor. Laura...does not. Download, like and subscribe!...2025-02-111h 23

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 35. The Sodfather Part II. Ft. Adnan Virk (MLB Network / NHL Network)The Super Bowl is here! Do you watch in public or the living room? Will the Eagles defense let them soar? Who's going to win an Oscar? Are we all retiring to play pickleball? MLB Network and NHL Network sportscaster and noted cinephile Adnan Virk is on to ponder all of life's great questions. Adnan, Cole and Laura discuss the keys to stopping a Chiefs three-peat in this weekend's Super Bowl, the Emilia Perez controversy, stars on the red carpet, and what it was like live commentating on the Oscars when La La Land won Best Picture...and then...2025-02-051h 00

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 34. Lamentations Ft. Antwan Staley (Dailey News)We have our Super Bowl matchups and Cole is in his gloating glory as the Chiefs attempt a three-peat. Daily News Jets beat reporter Antwan Staley is on to discuss the keys to the game, the Jets hiring Aaron Glenn and The Bachelor season premiere (obviously). Also, Laura breaks down the Pete Alonso free agency situation and what it means for baseball. Can the Polar Bear make a Flushing return? Download, like, and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?u...2025-01-281h 18

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 33. The Cardiac Commanders Ft. Charlotte Carroll(The Athletic)Are they...being civil? Cole and Laura discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a Bills/Chiefs matchup and almost get through it without arguing. Laura goes into enemy territory to watch the Chiefs beat the Texans. The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll is on to talk about Giants fans' worst nightmare: A Commanders/Eagles NFC Championship game. Also: Are the Dodgers the new evil empire? Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&i...2025-01-211h 13

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 32. The Doink of Destiny. Ft. Tom Rock(Newsday)Cole and Laura are in a football fugue state after the Wild Card round, Sam Darnold is seeing ghosts, and Jayden Daniels is making everyone a believer. They talk to Newsday national football columnist Tom Rock about the upcoming divisional round. Who has the best chance at an upset? What's his Super Bowl matchup prediction? And what's up with Tom Brady in the booth, anyway? Laura gets some hate mail for her baseball Hall of Fame vote and has too much fun with it. Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X...2025-01-141h 27

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 31. Survive to '25. Ft. Mike Vaccaro(NY POST)That's a wrap on the NFL regular season and it's time for Bold Wild Card Round Predictions. Laura has to make a Sophie's Choice between her two favorite quarterbacks, while Cole makes one pick out of spite alone. Award-winning NY Post columnist Mike Vaccaro is on to talk about the absurdity of New York sports, the Giants future, Rex Ryan, and how to find the stories no one expects. Plus: Laura hosts a dinner party and Cole goes to the Winter Classic in search of Jon Hamm. Download, like and subscribe! Yell at us Follow u...2025-01-071h 20

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 30. Ghosts of Chiefs-mas past. Ft. Cole Critchell and Laura AlbaneseIt's the last episode of the year! And what better way to spend it than ranking holiday movies? Cole talks Die Hard and somehow doesn't bust out the Hans Gruber accent. Home Alone 2 is a Tim Curry tour de force and Laura thinks While You Were Sleeping doesn't get the respect it deserves. Also, we need to discuss Dylan McDermott's impeccable knitwear. Plus, it's Week 15 in the NFL and the playoff picture is becoming clear. Who's grabbing that AFC playoff bye? Download, like and subscribe! Click the yell at us button to send a message! Twitter...2024-12-1756 min

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 29. Winter Wonderland Meetings Ft. Abbey Mastracco (Dailey News)Juan Soto is a Met, and everything is chaos. Cole and Laura chat it up with the Daily News' Abbey Mastracco from MLB's Winter Meetings, where it all went down. What does it mean for baseball? What does it mean for small-market teams? And is Pete Alonso coming back to the Mets? It'sNFL Week 14 and Laura still thinks the Chiefs are frauds. Cole is ready to believe in the Panthers (um...well, sort of). Plus: The NFL Simpsons-cast. Was it...kinda good? And they get into Season 3 of the Ultimatum, where the only way to fix your relationship is...2024-12-101h 49

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 28. A Face For Radio Ft. Roberto Abramowitz (ESP Jets Radio, NFL, CBS, NYCFC)Are you ready for some futbol (American and otherwise?). Cole and Laura talk to Roberto Abramowitz, the Spanish language voice for NY Jets radio, the NFL on CBS and NYCFC about the football season, the brutal end to NYCFC's season, and what it's like to dub HBO shows like "Hard Knocks" and "24/7". The Chiefs somehow won again and Cole is in full gloating mode. Plus, it's Hallmark Movie szn and Laura has thoughts on a budding rom-com rivalry. Twitter: https://x.com/FTLLTCIG: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast/Yell at...2024-12-031h 19

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 27. Talking Turkey & Talking Hockey Ft. Dan Rosen (NHL.Com)Hockey season is here and who better to take us through the season, the NHL's growth efforts, and the Blues firing their head coach than Dan Rosen, senior writer for NHL.com? Cole and Laura go through some Week 13 NFL action, including the Har-Bowl (tm) and Saquon Barkley rubbing salt in the Giants' wounds. Plus, the Thanksgiving side dish hierarchy is revealed. Also: Have you watched Hot Frosty? Because you need to watch Hot Frosty. Download, like and subscribe!Follow us on Twitter/X: @FTLLTCInstagram: FTLLTC_Podcast Yell at us Follow u...2024-11-261h 19

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 26. Nothing Happens Ft. Stephen Haynes (Poughkeepsie Journal)Wait til next year (or every year until you die). The Giants and Jets are in no-man's land, meaning we're already looking at the 2025 NFL draft with football guru and Poughkeepsie Journal sports reporter Stephen Haynes. Cole is in mourning after the Chief's first loss of the season and Laura...very much is not. Plus: Other Week 11 action and the least shocking ending of the Golden Bachelorette yet. Download, like and subscribe!Follow us on Twitter/X @FTLLTCIG: FTLLTC_Podcast Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTC 2024-11-191h 15

First Time Listener Long Time CallerDie Giants Die FT. Neil Best (Newsday / Sportswatch)That's German for 'The Giants The'. Guten tag! The pod goes international as Cole and Laura talk Giants football and the international NFL games with Newsday's Neil Best, who was in Munich this week. The Chiefs are 9-0 but will their matchup against the Bills be too much to handle? We've got all the Week 10 action here, plus Golden Bachelorette, philosophical musings, and the radio show you absolutely have to listen to during the next few months. Download, like and subscribe! Follow us on Twitter/x: @FTLLTCInstagram: FTLLTC_PODYell at us F...2024-11-121h 18

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 24. Last Exit to Springfield Ft. Jerry Beach (Field Level Media, Forbes, AP)Cole and Laura discuss if anyone in the NFC can topple the Lions. They chat with Jerry Beach, who covers MLB and NHL for Field Level Media, AP and Forbes, for a World Series post mortem and discuss if the Islanders have a chance of surviving their barrage of injuries. Most importantly, we get Jerry's definitive Treehouse of Horror rankings as everyone goes on a Simpsons (deeeeeeep) deep dive. Plus: Final thoughts on the Mookie Betts fan interference - and the Yankee fans defending it - and bidding a fond farewell to the latest season Love Is Blind. Download...2024-11-051h 25

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 23. Start Spreading the Lose Ft. Rob Bradford (Baseball Isn't Boring)Who's getting Juan Soto?! Cole and Laura talk to "Baseball Isn't Boring" host and Red Sox reporter Rob Bradford about this World Series and the OTHER World Series happening this offseason. There's a pretty strong consensus on where Soto likely will sign. Can smaller-market teams even compete in the age of superstars? They go into Week 8 NFL action, sing (another) funeral dirge for the Jets, and give you deets from the Liberty championship parade, including Mayor Adams'...uh...eventful...contributions. Also: Ever seen that viral video of D.B. Sweeney as Shoeless Joe revealing a Hall of Fame ballot...2024-10-291h 24

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 22. The Triple Dipper Ft. Rustin Dodd (The Athletic & Quarterback Kingdom author)The drought is over. After 28 years, the Liberty have finally won their first WNBA title, and Cole and Laura discuss the bonkers Game 5. They chat all things Chiefs with Rustin Dodd, reporter for The Athletic and author of Kingdom Quarterback. Plus: The Bills are clicking, the World Series as set, and there is only one correct Chili’s order. Download, like, and subsribe! Follow us on twitter/x @FTLLTCIG: FTLLTC_Pod Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_sou...2024-10-221h 10

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 21. Subway Series, Seriously? Ft. Bryan Hoch (Yankees beat reporter/MLB.com)Are the Yankees…unbeatable? Cole and Laura talk with MLB.com Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch about the ALCS and why the Yankees look so good right now and whether Aaron Judge will break out of his career long playoff slump. Before that, they get into some Week 6 NFL talk. Davante Adams is a Jet and the AFC East is about to get very interesting (even if it’s still mediocre). Also, Cole and Laura are fighting, and it’s over Josh Allen. Plus: Week 7 picks, LIB season 7, reader mailbag and someone gets a prize! Download, like and subscribe!Fo...2024-10-151h 21

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 20. See Yah, Saleh! Ft. Anthony DiComo (MLB.Com/Mets beat writer)This is the most exciting MLB postseason in recent memory and Cole and Laura are so here for it. MLB.com Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo stops by ahead of NLDS Game 3 to talk about the Mets World Series hopes, whether we should be worried about Edwin Diaz and…is that Dark Brandon Nimmo? Cole and Laura live react to the Jets firing Robert Saleh and they have THOUGHTS, J-E-T-MESS! Plus, Cole is feeling very smug about the Chiefs and Laura is over it. She does, though, have a passionate defense of Josh Allen. Download, like and subscribe! Follow us...2024-10-081h 11

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 19. It's CHILI SZN! Ft. Joe Yerdon (Bleacher Report / NHL Writer)Feel that nip in the air? No? Well use your imagination because it’s October, baby, and that means playoff baseball, hockey on the horizon, and football in swing. Cole and Laura talk all things NHL with Bleacher Report’s Joe Yerdon, who expertly previews the season. Joe and Laura also try to convert Cole to the magic of Shoresy. Plus: Sam Darnold, MVP? The bonkers Mets/Braves Wild Card play in. And could the 4-0 Chiefs actually be in trouble? Are you ready, guys? Good, cuz you’re goin’. Download, like, and subscribe!Follow us on Social! X/Twitte...2024-10-011h 11

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 18. One Last Call Ft. Howie Rose (The voice of the New York Mets)Is that...is that October magic?! Cole and Laura talk to Mets play by play announcer/legend Howie Rose about this ridiculous baseball season, calling big moments in real time, and what the playoffs might bring. Cole is excited about the Chiefs. Laura is resigned to them winning another Super Bowl (featuring other Week 3 action: The Red Rifle is rocking). Laura goes on a Very Special Journey...to Atlanta to cover the Mets, yes, but also through Steven Seagal's mind. Plus: They also talk Golden Bachelorette. Like Gregg, we're just here for the zipline. Download, like and subscribe! Follow...2024-09-241h 22

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 17. Happy (Meal) Ever After. Ft. Lizanne Murphy (Canadian Olympic Athlete)Laura and Cole go through Laura's DMs to see the hilarious, the cringey, and the VERY ugly parts of being a female sports reporter. She got some help from her friends, though, as women across sports media peel back the curtain to show you what it's like. (Has a stranger ever proposed marriage to you? It's happened to Laura! More than once!)...Plus: A fantastic interview with former Olympic women's basketball player and Hofstra alum Lizanne Murphy, who was in Paris this summer with the Canadian Olympic Committee. She explains the Canadian drone-gate controversy, the growth of women's basketball...2024-09-171h 17

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 16. Does God Hate the Jets? Ft. Andy Vasquez (Jets beat writer/ NJ Advance Media)Cole and Laura ponder that age-old question as they talk to Andy Vasquez, Jets beat writer for NJ Advance. Can Aaron Rodgers pull them out of this? What happened to the defense? They also break down some of the other big storylines in a very busy NFL Week 1, including the Chiefs, Bears, Bills and Lions games. Plus: Laura is horrified by the end of The Bachelorette, and Cole learns not to text and umpire. Got a question or a comment? Yell at us below or shoot us an email: Longtimecallerpod@gmail.com and we'll discuss on the pod. Follow...2024-09-101h 14

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 15. 1000 Listeners! FT. Jennifer Williams (Fox 5 Sports)Laura’s back after a week away from the pod and Cole is there to catch her up. New York has US Open fever, and Fox 5 sports reporter Jennifer Williams breaks down everything you need to know for the quarterfinals and beyond. Will the American men’s Open drought finally end?! Plus, Cole bullied Laura into watching Love is Blind: UK and it might even be messier than The Bachelorette. Thank you for over 1000 downloads! Download, like, subscribe. Reach out! Longtimecallerpod@gmail.comTwitter/x @FTLLTC Yell at us Follow us on T...2024-09-031h 11

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 14. The Aaron Rodgers Bowl! Ft. Nick Dais (Veterans Minimum Pod)Laura is out of the country and left the keys to the kingdom to Cole and his neighborhood friend Anthony to fill in. What could go wrong!? The boys discuss the ethos of their NFL fandom Anthony (JETS) Cole (Chiefs). They are joined by guest Nick Dais of the Veterans Minimum Pod, producer of 'itiswhatitis_talk' pod, and Sirius XM affiliate, to talk the upcoming season, fantasy strategy, and some juicy bets to pick. The show ends with a Little League World Series recap and bar etiquette! Download, like, subscribe! If you or someone you know has a g...2024-08-271h 12

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 13. California TEAMIN' Ft. Bob Glauber (NFL Columnist, Writer, Author)Are you ready for some football?! The NFL preseason is underway and Cole and Laura are getting hyped up with the help of Bob Glauber, author, 37-year NFL columnist and recipient of the Pro Football Writers of America's lifetime achievement award. They break down the big storylines to watch this season, which teams could surprise you, and whether the Chiefs have it in them to three-peat. Plus, they break down what USMNT's new coaching hire means for their World Cup journey, get into some wild Steven Seagal lore, and honor the patron saint of the pod...Dateline's Chris Hansen...2024-08-2048 min

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 12. Olympic Withdrawal FT. Jackie Powell (The Next)Cole and Laura have post-Olympics depression - but that doesn't mean they can't relive USA Men's basketball's epic march toward gold. Plus, they have to talk about the Breakdancer Heard 'Round the World, right? They chat with Jackie Powell, a freelance women's basketball writer for The Next, Yahoo Sports and MSNBC. The women won gold, but the international talent gap is shrinking. Who's challenging the U.S. next? Plus: Brittney Griner's emotional victory, Dearica Hamby is suing the WNBA, and the Aces are being shaaaaady. Bachelorette / Bar etiquette to end the episode. Download, like and subscribe! Follow us on...2024-08-1357 min

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 11. We're going streaking! (White Sox) Ft. Evan Drellich (The Athletic)The one where Laura gets stranded. Cole and Laura discuss Laura's 24-hour nightmare journey to get to St. Louis for a Mets game and then experiencing the...uh...unique local cuisine. Cole laments the state of the Cardinals. They welcome Evan Drellich, senior writer for The Athletic, who talks about the White Sox losing streak, the future of baseball, and the likelihood of another MLB lockout in 2026 (spoiler: It's not good news). Follow us on X/Twitter @FTLLTCYell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www...2024-08-0649 min

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 10. USA All the way! Ft. Dan Abrams (Athlete Logos)Cole and Laura dive into the MLB trade deadline madness and what it means for the rest of the season. They talk to Dan Abrams, the graphic artist behind the wildly popular Athlete Logos, about the highs and lows of fandom, and creating the designs that have come to define the Mets. Plus: Cole goes into Mighty Ducks lore, Laura is a little bit in love with the pommel horse guy, Olympics talk and…[dramatic voice] the most hilarious end to the Bachelorette yet. Download, like, subscribe! Follow us on twitter/x @FTLLTCYell at us ...2024-07-3054 min

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 9. Gold Jerry, Gold. FT Mike GavinThe Olympics are coming and the plotlines are juicy this year. Cole is a patriotic fan and Laura is...not. They talk to NBC Sports and Entertainment reporter Mike Gavin about U.S. Men's and Women's basketball, the return of Simone Biles, track and field drama and Seinfeld. The duo discuss the best Olympic movies, whether The Cutting Edge is a deep cut, Cole drops a ton of Fast and Furious quotes, and dive into the latest train wreck episode of the Bachelorette. Do you accept this rose? Follow us along on x/twitter @FTLLTC...2024-07-231h 00

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 8. 500 Milestone! Ft. Howard MegdalWe've reached 500 listeners! You know what that means: Cole and Laura wade into the dark waters of Laura's DMs, and this one's a doozy. They talk WNBA with Howard Megdal, founder and editor-in-chief of The Next, a top-line women's basketball site, and author of the book Rare Gems. So, is this the Liberty's year? Plus! Home Run Derby, National Anthem blind items, soccer, and Laura meets (stalks) a Mets mascot celebrity. Follow us on Twitter/X @FTLLTCYell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...2024-07-1655 min

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 7. The Furries ft. Dylan ButlerSo what’s the deal with Furries anyway? Mets go to Pittsburgh during FurryCon and Cole and Laura get the tea on all animal-related drama. (Furries! They’re just like us!) Plus, are the Yankees broken? The Cardinals are on the upswing and the All Star game isn’t. We also tap MLSSoccer.com editor Dylan Butler, who’s got the scoop on the Copa/Euro tourneys. Laura embraces the dark side when it comes to The Bachelorette. Download, like and subscribe! Follow us on twitter/x @FTLLTC Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https...2024-07-0954 min

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 6. A loaded 4th of July episode FT. Abbey Mastracco & Sean Martin.Cole and Laura come through with a jam-packed episode ahead of the long weekend. The U.S. men’s national team celebrates our country’s independence by choking in the Copa America group stage. They talk WNBA and bring in not one but two guests! Abbey Mastracco, Mets beat reporter for the Daily News, breaks down buyers and sellers at the deadline and cracks open her DMs to give us a peak at the randos shooting their shots. Guardians broadcast engineer Sean Martin talks all things Cleveland sports and what it’s like to accidentally go viral. Download, like and su...2024-07-021h 19

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 5. All this way for nothing ft. Glenn CrooksCole comes back from LA very tired and Laura makes some friends watching the Stanley Cup at a house warming party. The duo recap the Stanley Cup game 7, talk the latest in the WNBA, MLB, before chatting with guest Glenn Crooks, play-by-play voice of NYCFC, who breaks down the Copa, Euros, and current state of the MLS! Download, like, and subscribe!Follow us on X/Twitter @FTLLTC Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_she...2024-06-251h 13

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 4. Hot Grimace Summer Ft. Andrew GrossCole and Laura say goodbye to the NBA season and have very strong thoughts about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. Also, are the Grimace Mets winning the World Series? Stick around for an interview with NHL writer Andrew Gross, who talks Stanley Cup and (possibly?) being the reason Sean Avery called Martin Brodeur a fatso. Finally, we wrap with very important bar etiquette.Follow us on social: X/Twitter: @FTLLTCYell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig...2024-06-181h 18

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 3. Ka Kaw is NOT the law ft. Evan BarnesCole and Laura discuss the devastating battlehawks loss, cricket, MLB, the Stanley Cup finals, and we have a guest! Nets beat reporter for NewsdaySports Evan Barns (@evan_b) joins the pods to discuss the NBA finals. Follow the pod on social @FTLLTC @AlbaneseLaura @coleslawcritch Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==BBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firsttimelistener.bsky.social 2024-06-111h 05

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 2. Minnesota, the city of championsLaura and Cole discuss the Caitlin Clark drama, the WPHL’s new champion, and MLB chaos. Also: High school chess (sure, why not?), Laura picks a UFL team, TacoBell's new Cheez-it crunch wrap review, and…cricket?! Bobblehead giveaways are around the corner, once we figure it out. Like, subscribe, leave a review. The madness has just begunYell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==BBluesky: https://bsky.app...2024-06-0450 min

First Time Listener Long Time CallerEpisode 1. Where is Noah Syndergaard?Laura and Cole introduce themselves, talk about what the pod is about. We recap the latest in the NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, MLB season, and even sprinkle in some UFL, WNBA, and some Steven Seagal references. Pilot episode. Enjoy! Yell at us Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FTLLTCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftlltc_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==BBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firsttimelistener.bsky.social 2024-05-301h 08