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Jake's TakesEpisode 136: Reaction Monday: Michigan vs Michigan State RecapIn this episode of Jake’s Takes, host Jake Massucci breaks down Michigan State’s loss to Michigan, unpacking what went wrong, what still works, and what the game revealed about the Spartans moving forward.Jake dives into Michigan State’s slow start and second-half comeback attempt, discussing how early offensive hesitation, shot selection, and missed opportunities against Michigan’s size ultimately set the tone. The episode takes a closer look at Michigan’s defensive impact, timely shot-making, and depth advantage, and why those factors made the difference in a rivalry matchup.The conversation also centers on...
2026-02-0221 minJake's TakesEpisode 135: College Football Season Recap — SEC vs Big Ten & Indiana’s Rise with Neal RuhlIn this episode of Jake’s Takes, host Jake Massucci is joined by Neal Ruhl for a full college football season recap, breaking down the biggest storylines from across the sport.Jake and Neal dive into the ongoing battle between the SEC and the Big Ten, discussing whether conference dominance is shifting and what that means moving forward. They take a deep look at Indiana’s unexpected rise, highlighting the role of coaching, development, and roster construction in their breakout season. The conversation also centers on the impact of Heisman-level quarterbacks, how much they truly elevate their teams, and what...
2026-01-2841 minJake's TakesEpisode 134: Draft Show: NFL Prospects update after the CFPIn this episode of Jake's Takes, host Jake Massucci dives into the latest NFL draft prospects, sharing his insights on standout players like Fernando Mendoza. Jake evaluates their playoff performances, highlighting Mendoza's impressive leadership. He also explores the dynamic running style of Jeremiah Love and the promising talents of receivers like Denzel Boston and Makai Lemon. Tune in for an engaging discussion on draft strategies, player evaluations, and the future stars of the NFL. Don't miss out on these insights—subscribe now to stay updated!
2026-01-2727 minJake's TakesEpisode 133: Transfer Portal Frenzy Part 1: Key Moves and Team StrategiesIn this episode of Jake's Takes, host Jake Massucci dives into the whirlwind of the college football transfer portal. Join Jake as he breaks down the most active teams in the Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12, highlighting key player movements and strategic team builds. With a focus on standout transfers like Josh Hoover and Cam Coleman, Jake evaluates their potential impact on the upcoming season. Tune in for an engaging discussion on team strategies, player evaluations, and the future landscape of college football. Don't miss out on these insights—subscribe now to stay updated!
2026-01-2641 minJake's TakesEpisode 132: Draft Show: College Football Prospects to look out forIn this episode host Jake Massucci delves into the world of NFL draft prospects. Join Jake as he shares his insights on first-round talents. With a keen eye on the connections between football and basketball, Jake evaluates the potential of these athletes and their impact on the game. Tune in for an engaging discussion on draft strategies, player evaluations, and the future stars of the NFL. Don't miss out on the latest insights and subscribe now to stay updated!
2025-12-3021 minJake's TakesEpisode 131: Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham, Lions Season ReviewIn this episode Jake Massucci dives into the latest developments in college football and the NFL. Jake discusses the significant hire of Kyle Whittingham by Michigan, exploring what this means for the team's future and the Big Ten. He also provides an in-depth analysis of the Detroit Lions' season, highlighting key games, player performances, and areas for improvement. Don't miss out on these insights—subscribe now to stay updated!
2025-12-2922 minJake's TakesEpisode 130: Tigers Offseason with Marty HannonIn this episode In this episode of Jake's Takes, host Jake Massucci dives into the world of Tigers baseball with special guest Marty Hannon. After a season of ups and downs, Jake and Marty discuss the Tigers' playoff run, the impact of key players like Tarik Skubal, and the team's prospects for the future. From trade strategies to emerging talents, they explore what it takes to build a winning team. Tune in for an engaging conversation about baseball, team dynamics, and the Tigers' path to success. Don't miss out on the latest insights and subscribe now to stay updated!
2025-12-2637 minJake's TakesEpisode 129: Draft Show: Jake's Top Ten NBA Prospects in College Basketball so farIn this episode Jake dives into the world of draft prospects with a special focus on basketball. this is the first edition of "Draft Tuesdays," exploring his top 10 prospects on the big board. From AJ Dybantsa's impressive skills to Darren Peterson's scoring prowess, Jake provides in-depth analysis and insights. Whether you're a basketball enthusiast or a draft aficionado, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the future stars of the game. Tune in for a captivating discussion on what makes these players stand out and what to expect in their professional careers.
2025-12-2322 minJake's TakesEpisode 128: College Football Playoff First Round ReactionsJoin Jake Massucci as he delves into the college football playoff. He starts out the show by reacting to the first round games. Following this, Jake predicts what he thinks will happen in the CFP Playoffs.
2025-12-2230 minJake's TakesEpisode 126: NBA Offseason Reaction plus Week 1 College Football PicksDive into the latest NBA Offseason Team Analysis with Jake Massucci as he breaks down the most impactful trades and strategic moves shaping the upcoming season. Following this, Jake shifts gears to college football, offering insights into week one matchups, including potential upsets and key games to watch. Don't miss this comprehensive sports breakdown!
2025-08-2642 minJake's TakesEpisode 125: College Football Preview plus Jake's Running updateJoin Jake Massucci for an exciting episode that kicks off with an in-depth college football preview, spotlighting powerhouse teams like Ohio State, Texas, and Penn State. Discover key players to watch, potential game-changers, and the intriguing quarterback battles that could define the season. In the second half, Jake switches gears to share personal insights and updates from his running journey, including marathon experiences and training adventures in scenic locations like Hawaii. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a running aficionado, this episode offers a blend of insights and inspiration. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the upcoming season's...
2025-08-1852 minJake's TakesEpisode 124: Jake's Takes Show update, Plan for Football SeasonIn this episode of Jake's Takes, host Jake Massucci returns after a summer hiatus, sharing personal insights and updates on his journey. From the challenges of balancing college life and podcasting to the joys of summer jobs and marathon running, Jake opens up about his passions and plans for the upcoming year. Tune in for a candid conversation about sports, personal growth, and the exciting future of Jake's Takes. Don't miss the upcoming college football preview and more engaging content. Subscribe now to stay updated!
2025-08-1222 minJake's TakesEpisode 123: NBA Finals Preview with Matt and AJJake Massucci is joined by Matt Griffin and AJ Massucci to break down the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, diving into Tyrese Haliburton’s impact, OKC’s playoff dominance, and key strategies for both teams. They also discuss NBA Draft prospects, Detroit Pistons’ offseason moves, and the future of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren.
2025-06-051h 01Jake's TakesEpisode 119: Tigers Preview (9 games in) with Drew Comer and Marty HannonIn this episode of Jake's Takes, host Jake Masucci is joined by Drew Comer and Marty Hannon to discuss the Detroit Tigers' current season. They delve into the team's performance, including game reactions, and standout players. The conversation also covers hitting and pitching performances, with insights into individual players' progress and expectations for the season ahead. The trio concludes with predictions for the Tigers' potential success in the division and playoffs, emphasizing the team's competitive spirit and the open landscape of the American League.
2025-04-0830 minJake's TakesEpisode 118: Final Four Preview with Griffin BeersIn this episode, Jake Massucci and Griffin Beers dive deep into the dynamics of the March Madness tournament, discussing the excitement of the Final Four matchups and the overall performance of teams like Duke, Houston, Florida, and Auburn. After they give insights into the team they then predict who they think will come out on top.
2025-04-0331 minJake's TakesEpisode 117: Captain America Brave New World Reaction, Multiverse Saga Breakdown with Marty HannonIn this engaging conversation, Jake and Marty delve into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, focusing on the latest Captain America film and its connections to the broader multiverse saga. They discuss character development, the importance of relatability in storytelling, and the portrayal of villains. The duo also reflects on audience reception, the impact of Rotten Tomatoes scores, and the significance of maintaining character integrity in the face of Disney's influence. The conversation then shifts into the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine film and its multiverse connections. Jake and Marty then shift into a deep dive of the multiverse saga...
2025-03-271h 15Jake's TakesPart 2 March Madness Preview with Asher SmithIn this part of the episode, Jake and Asher analyze various matchups in the NCAA tournament, focusing on teams like Duke, Mississippi State, Baylor, Oregon, Liberty, Akron, Arizona, BYU, VCU, Wisconsin, Montana, St. Mary's, Gonzaga, Georgia, and Houston. They discuss team strengths, weaknesses, and potential outcomes, providing insights into their predictions for the tournament. In this two-part March Madness preview, Jake and Asher discuss their predictions for the NCAA tournament, analyzing matchups, potential upsets, and standout teams. They delve into key games such as Gonzaga vs. Houston, Clemson vs. McNeese, and Purdue vs. High Point, while also highlighting the...
2025-03-1954 minJake's TakesEpisode 115: Pt 1 March Madness Preview with Asher SmithIn this episode, Jake and Asher dive deep into the excitement of March Madness, discussing bracket strategies, potential upsets, and key metrics for picking champions. They analyze breaking news regarding coaching changes, particularly Darren DeVries becoming Indiana's next head coach. The conversation covers various matchups, including Michigan's challenging path and the potential of teams like Texas A&M and Iowa State. They also highlight the importance of data-driven decisions in filling out brackets and the unpredictability of the tournament. In this conversation, Jake and Asher delve into the NCAA Tournament, discussing various teams' performances, predictions for matchups, and potential...
2025-03-191h 03Jake's TakesEpisode 114: Cooper Flagg Scouting Report, Upset Picks with Jonah CeroneIn this episode, Jake provides an in-depth analysis of Cooper Flagg, a highly regarded NBA draft prospect. He discusses Flagg's offensive skills, including his scoring ability, pick-and-roll effectiveness, and potential for improvement in shooting. The conversation also covers Flagg's defensive capabilities, highlighting his versatility and potential to guard multiple positions. Jake compares Flagg to other prospects, particularly Cade Cunningham, and expresses excitement about Flagg's future in the NBA. Then the conversation shifts as Jake brings in his guy Jonah Cerone to talk about Upset picks. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various upset teams, including UC San Diego...
2025-03-1829 minJake's TakesEpisode 112: Jake's Top ten QBs, NFL Season Recap with Liam FlynnIn this episode Jake goes through all things NFL and talks about his top ten QBs, then he brings in his guy Liam Flynn to recap the NFL Season
2025-02-1749 minJake's TakesEpisode 111: Eagles win the Super Bowl!! Jake's ReactionIn this episode Jake goes through the Super Bowl and talks about how the Eagles dismantled the Cheifs
2025-02-1125 minJake's TakesEpisode 109: Luka Doncic to the Lakers!!!! Reactions with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake, AJ, and Matt Griffin react to the most shocking trade in NBA history and go through all of the aspects of the trade.
2025-02-0358 minJake's TakesEpisode 108: College Football Catchup, Jake's Sports WheelIn this episode Jake goes through everything College Football talking about what could happen with the College Football Playoff. Then Jake tries something new by spinning a Sports wheel. The wheel covers all current topics in every other Sport. In this episode Jake covers:
College Football (1:05)
Warriors (19:07)
Oakland vs Illinois Men's Basketball (22:07)
Oakland vs Kansas Men's Basketball (25:17)
49ers (27:59)
2024-11-1931 minJake's TakesEpisode 106: NBA Week 1 Reactions with Matt Griffin and AJ MassucciIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys AJ Massucci and Matt Griffin to talk about all things NBA after the first week of the season.
2024-11-011h 34Jake's TakesEpisode 95: College Athletes Series Part 2: Chris ConwayIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Chris Conway to talk about how he became a College Athlete. Chris is a Center at the University of Washington and spent his last three years of College Basketball playing at Oakland University. In this episode Jake and Chris talk about Chris's story and what he expects for himself for the future.
2024-08-1231 minJake's TakesEpisode 93: NBA Offseason Storylines with Matt Griffin and AJ MassucciIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys Matt Griffin and AJ Massucci to talk about all things NBA Offseason. They start with the Eastern Conference and go through some of the big moves and then they switch over into the Western Conference.
2024-08-071h 29Jake's TakesEpisode 92: College Athletes Series Part 1: Nathan BrownIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Nathan Brown to talk about his journey within the College Football realm. Jake and Nathan have been very good friends for a long time and in this episode, they discuss all the things that have made Nathan who he is today.
2024-08-0537 minJake's TakesEpisode 91: Coaches Series Part 1: Coach OlejniczakIn this episode Season 3 of Jake's Takes kicks off with a new series called the Coaches Series. In this Series Jake will be joined by diffrent Coaches within High School and College Sports to talk about how they built there teams, how they became a coach, and why they love their profession. In this episode Jake is joined by Coach Olejniczak (the Offensive Cordinator at Lawerence Tech University) to talk about his story about why he became a coach and to deep dive into the college and high school football world.
2024-08-0243 minJake's TakesEpisode 88: NBA Finals Preview with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys Matt Griffin and AJ Massucci to talk about every aspect of the Mavs vs Celtics series.
2024-06-041h 19Jake's TakesEpisode 86: NBA Playoffs Round 2 Reaction with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys AJ Massucci and Matt Griffin to talk about all of the things that happened in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
2024-05-211h 42Jake's TakesEpisode 83: NBA Playoffs Round 1 Reactions with AJ MassucciIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy AJ Massucci to talk about every series in the first round and what to expect from the upcoming series in the NBA Playoffs.
2024-05-071h 31Jake's TakesEpisode 71: NBA Catchup: Western ConferenceIn this episode Jake talks about everything currently going on in the NBA. He goes through 10 teams in the Western Conference and talks about how each team is doing and where he thinks each team can end up.
Thunder (4:41)
Nuggets (7:30)
Clippers (12:30)
Timberwolves (17:58)
Mavs (26:32)
Suns (31:45)
Kings (35:56)
Warriors (38:28)
Lakers (43:29)
Grizzles (47:42)
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2024-02-2651 minJake's TakesEpisode 67: Lions make NFC Championship, plus Jake's reaction to the rest of the divisional roundIn this episode Jake goes through each of the divisional games and talks about the outlook for the conference championship games.
2024-01-2329 minJake's TakesEpisode 66: Jake's Takes 1 year Anniversary PodcastIn this episode Jake goes through the podcast statistics for year 1. He also talks about his plans for year 2 of the podcast
2024-01-2323 minJake's TakesEpisode 61: Michigan wins the CFP Jake's ReactionIn this episode Jake reacts to the national championship game and talks about the futures of some of the main guys in the game.
2024-01-0922 minJake's TakesEpisode 59: College Football Playoff ReactionsIn this episode Jake goes through both CFP Semifinal matchups starting with Michigan vs Alabama and then switching too Washington vs. Texas.
2024-01-0231 minJake's TakesEpisode 58: NBA Storylines with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys for AJ Massucci and Matt Griffin. They start out the episode by talking about the Detroit Pistons and their record setting 27th straight loss. Then they switch over to current NBA storylines and talk about who surprised them in both a positive way and a negative way.
2024-01-011h 04Jake's TakesEpisode 57: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (What you need to Know), and the top Sports Couples currently with Regan SmithIn this episode Jake is joined by his cousin Regan Smith in a very different kind of episode. In this episode they cover the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift saga, and some of the most popular current sports couples out there right now.
2023-12-2627 minJake's TakesEpisode 56: Michigan vs Ohio State Reaction, Cayman Islands Classic (LMU, Marshall)In this episode Jake starts out the podcast by talking the Michigan vs Ohio State game and the big win for Michigan. Then he switches over to Part 2 of covering his trip with Oakland Men's Basketball to the Cayman Islands Classic.
2023-11-2724 minJake's TakesEpisode 55: Inside Oakland Basketball Pt 2: Cayman Islands Classic (Drake)In this episode Jake takes you inside the Oakland Basketball team as they are competing in the Cayman Island Classic
2023-11-2038 minJake's TakesEpisode 54: Midseason NFL BreakdownIn this episode Jake goes through the ins and outs of each playoff team in the NFL. He starts with the AFC (1:12). Then he switches over to the NFC (28:41).
2023-11-1349 minJake's TakesEpisode 53: Inside Oakland Basketball Part 1: Ohio StateIn this episode, Jake takes you inside the Oakland basketball team as they went to Columbus to take on Ohio State.
2023-11-0818 minJake's TakesEpisode 52: College Football Deep Dive: Jake's Top 12 teams right nowIn this episode Jake focuses on his top 12 in College Football right now. He goes through his rankings in this order.
1. Michigan (3:04)
2. Georgia (6:55)
3. Ohio State (11:21)
4. Washington (16:06)
5. Florida State (20:54)
6. Oregon (25:38)
7. Texas (29:50)
8. Penn State (34:03)
9. Alabama (36:51)
10. Oklahoma (39:35)
11. Ole Miss (42:25)
12. Notre Dame (43:40)
2023-10-3046 minJake's TakesEpisode 51: College Basketball Preview with Asher SmithIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Asher Smith to preview the College Basketball season. They start the podcast by asking about UConn and where we should expect them to be this year (2:46). Then they switch over to the Big Tean and talk about Purdue (8:08), Michigan State (14:07), and Michigan (18:36). Then they switch over to talking about some teams that they both think are being overlooked (23:10). After that they talk about who some of the juggernauts are going to be this season (30:51). Then they talk about Florida Atlantic and San Diego State and what they expect from them...
2023-10-2646 minJake's TakesEpisode 50: Michigan Sign Stealing? Ohio State takes down Penn StateIn this episode Jake talks about the Michigan vs Michigan State game and the Michigan Sign Stealing NCAA Investigation (3:45). Then Jake switches over to talking about the big Big Ten game with Ohio State taking on Penn State (11:36).
2023-10-2320 minJake's TakesEpisode 49: Live Show 10/14/23: Oakland University Club Football Broadcast, Jake is in Color with Giovanni Moceri and Jacob VirostickIn this episode Jake changes the show up a little bit by sharing his experience calling a football game with his guys Giovanni Moceri and Jacob Virostick. These three call the Oakland University club football team's matchup with the Loyola Chicago Ramblers.
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2023-10-162h 20Jake's TakesEpisode 48: Re Ranking the Top 10 QBs in the NFL after Week 5In this episode of Jake's Takes Jake talks about the top QBs in the NFL. After 5 weeks we have a much better idea of each Quarterback and their skillset and Jake goes through each of the main matchups and where he ranks each quarterback now.
2023-10-0924 minJake's TakesEpisode 47: MLB Playoff Preview with Drew Comer and Marty HannonIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy's Drew Comer and Marty Hannon. In the episode they start out by talking about the Trevor Bauer news and what that news means for baseball (2:23). Then they switch over to talking about Miguel Cabrera playing his last game as a Tiger and what it means to all of them as Tiger fans (5:02). Then they get into the Playoff matchups starting with Rays vs Rangers (9:55), Twins vs Blue Jays (15:39), Phillies vs Marlins (20:15), and Diamondbacks vs Brewers (26:17). After that Jake asks Marty about some of the contenders (29:35) and then asks Drew who...
2023-10-0349 minJake's TakesEpisode 46: Emergency Podcast: Damian Lillard Trade Reactions with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys Matt Griffin and AJ Massucci in order to talk about the crazy Damian Lillard trade. They begin the podcast by talking about the trade from each team's perspective, going through first the Bucks Perspective (4:30), then the Blazers perspective (20:29), and the Suns Perspective (29:03). Then to conclude the podcast they go through some fun Jrue Holiday trades and where talk about what they think will be a realistic offer for him (44:39).
2023-09-281h 06Jake's TakesEpisode 45: College Football Madness: Week 4 Reactions with Conor BensonIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Conor Benson as they react to an unbelievable week of College Football. They start out by talking about the unbelievable game in South Bend (3:18). Then they switch to the ACC and talk about Florida State squeaking past Clemson in an overtime thriller (11:45). After that they switch over to the SEC and talk about Alabama vs Ole Miss. That leads into talking about how the future of the SEC will play out this year (17:03). The last two conferences they talk about are the Big 12 (35:08), and then the Pac 12 (42:33). Which leads into...
2023-09-2556 minJake's TakesEpisode 44: Mini Podcast: Michigan State Football with Aaron SmithIn this episode Jake spent the weekend with his guy Aaron Smith in East Lansing. They went to go see the Michigan State vs Washington game, so they start out the podcast talking about the game and their reaction to it (3:53). After that they switch into what they believe the rest of the season will look like for the Spartans (10:38).
2023-09-1926 minJake's TakesEpisode 43: NFL Week 2 Reactions, Seahawks beat Lions, Chiefs Defense dominates, Titans shock ChargersIn this episode Jake talks about everything that happened in week 2. He starts out by talking about Lions vs Seahawks (2:33), Eagles vs Vikings (9:27), Chiefs vs Jaguars (13:34), Ravens vs Bengals (17:04), Titans vs Chargers (21:27), Then he goes through the rest of the games.
2023-09-1834 minJake's TakesEpisode 42: NFL Week 1 ReactionsIn this episode Jake reacts to the NFL Slate of week 1and what happened around the league. Jake starts out by talking about the Jets vs Bills game (2:00). Then he moves into talking about the Lions vs Chiefs game (7:20). Then he goes through the 1 o'clock games (11:48), then the 4:00 games (22:40), and finally he goes through the Sunday night game of Cowboys vs Giants (31:49).
2023-09-1334 minJake's TakesEpisode 41: Mel Tucker Suspended, Texas vs Alabama, Big Ten Football with Jonah CeroneIn this episode Jake is joined by Jonah Cerone to talk about the Big Ten Conference. Before Jonah joins the show Jake starts out the Podcast by talking about some Michigan State Football with the Mel Tucker news of him getting suspended (2:33). Then Jake switches over to talking about the Crazy Texas vs Alabama game (8:49). After that Jonah joins the show to get into the Big Ten. They start the show by talking about Iowa (16:38), then they move into Wisconsin (24:07), and then they focus on the rest of the west, and they talk about where they think each team...
2023-09-111h 06Jake's TakesEpisode 40: NFL Week 1 Predictions with Giovanni MoceriIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Giovanni Moceri to talk about the week one slate. They go through each game and what we should expect from the games starting with a preview of Lions vs Chiefs (3:30) Then they switch over to the 1 o'clock games (8:15), then the 4 o'clock games (24:11), then Cowboys vs Giants (36:18) and finally Bills vs Jets (39:08).
2023-09-0843 minJake's TakesEpisode 39 Mini Podcast: Purdue Football with Drew ComerIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Drew Comer to talk about the Fresno State vs Purdue game that they went to in West Layfette (2:31). That allows them to move in to looking at Purdue's Roster as a whole and seeing how the Football team is gong to look for the rest of the season (8:42).
2023-09-0523 minJake's TakesEpisode 38: Week 1 Reactions, Florida State Demolishes LSU, Colorado, Michael PenixIn this episode Jake talks about all the things that happen in Week 1 of the College Football Season. To begin the Podcast, he focuses on LSU vs Florida State and what a sensational game Florida State Played to win that game handily (2:29). Then he switches over to talking about the Saturday games that he focused on starting with Colorado vs TCU (9:40). Ohio State vs Indiana (14:43). Bosie State vs Washington (18:06). North Carolina vs South Carolina (21:59). West Virgina vs Penn State (25:16). Then Jake moves into the Thursday games and talks about Nebraska vs Minnesota (29:50), and Florida vs Utah (34:28).
2023-09-0439 minJake's TakesEpisode 37: Week 0 Reactions Notre Dame and USC, Trey Lance TradeIn this Episode Jake does his annual Jake's Takes of the week. This week Jake starts out by talking about the main two Week 0 games by talking about Notre Dame and USC and what there Week 0 games mean for how we should view them in the future (2:18). After that Jake talks a little bit about the Jim Harbaugh's new Suspension which has now been updated to a 3 game Suspension (9:41). Then finally he moves on to talking about the Trey Lance trade and what it means for his career moving forward (12:14).
2023-08-2817 minJake's TakesEpisode 36: Part 2 NFL Preview with Aaron SmithIn Part 2 of their NFL Preview Jake and Aaron continue previewing the NFL by finishing up going through each division. AFC South (1:18), AFC West (9:07). Then they go through who they think will make the playoffs out of the NFC and the AFC (16:35). Then we hear both Aaron and Jake's MVP this season (21:21), and finally we hear each of their Super Bowl Predictions (23:33).
2023-08-2528 minJake's TakesEpisode 36: Part 1 NFL Preview with Aaron SmithIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Aaron Smith to talk about some NFL Football. They start out by going division by division and where they think each team is going to end up and finish. They go through the NFC North (2:41), NFC East (7:51), NFC South (14:04), NFC West (17:32), AFC East (25:42), and the AFC North (30:25).
2023-08-2337 minJake's TakesEpisode 35: College Football PreviewIn this episode Jake goes through everything you need to know about the College Football Season. To Begin the episode, he goes through his top 10 side by side with College Football News's top 10 (1:50). Then he switches over to giving the listeners his sleepers for the year (19:39), and then finally he predicts who he thinks will make the Playoff and who he thinks will win it all (26:44).
2023-08-2132 minJake's TakesEpisode 34: Jim Harbaugh's Suspension Lifted, Jake's Top 10 NFL QBsIn this episode Jake does his Jake's Takes of the week by talking about some of the Sports news that came out this week. To start the podcast Jake talks about Jim Harbaugh's Suspension being lifted and what it means for Michigan Football going into this year. Then he switches over to talking about a little NBA switching into James Harden deciding to stay with the 76ers (7:43). Then Jake gives the audience his Top 10 QBs in the NFL going into this season (8:22)
2023-08-1424 minJake's TakesEpisode 33: MLB Catchup: Detroit Tigers, Trade Deadline, Current Contenders Draft, World Series Picks with Marty Hannon and Drew ComerIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys Marty Hannon and Drew Comer. In this episode they discuss the ins and outs of what is going on in the Baseball world. To begin the Episode Jake asks Marty and Drew to catch him up on how the Tigers are doing and if we should have any hope for the future (2:46). Then they switch over and Jake asks Marty and Drew about what significant trades happened during the MLB Trade Deadline (11:53). Then they switch over to talking about Shohei Ohtani and how ridiculous some of the stuff he is...
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Jake's TakesEpisode 32: College Athletes Series Part 4: Allison LaPointIn this episode Jake is joined by Allison LaPoint in Part 4 of the College Athletes Series. Allison is the Goalkeeper at Central Michigan University, and in this episode, they discuss Allison's whole career leading up to where she is now. To begin the episode Jake asks Allison about her Travel Soccer Team called Vardar Soccer and how that team helped her develop a love for Soccer (3:17). Then they switch over to high school soccer and go through Allison's Four Years at Shrine (7:15). Then after they talk about the State Championship run Jake asks about Allison's recruiting and how exactly...
2023-08-0945 minJake's TakesEpisode 31: What Happened to the PAC 12?In this episode Jake goes through everything you need to know about what happened to the Pac 12 Conference. He starts out by talking about how much the Pac 12 has meant to College Sports in general (5:06). He talks about how the Pac 12 really struggled with a tv deal and how that made it very difficult for them to pay their sports programs enough money for them to stay afloat (6:00). This led to the first two dominos leaving and that was UCLA and USC (11:51). Which to everybody else and now it is the PAC 4. Jake talks about the fits for all...
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Jake's TakesEpisode 30: Part 2 NBA Draft Prospect Analysis with AJ and Anthony MassucciIn this episode AJ and Anthony Massucci are back to continue the 2-part NBA Draft Prospect Analysis show. In Part 2 they go over picks 8-14 going through Jarace Walker (1:43). Taylor Hendricks (5:05). Cason Wallace (9:18). Jett Howard (13:37). Derrick Lively II (17:34). Gradey Dick (21:02). Jordan Hawkins (25:12). After they finish the lottery AJ, Anthony, and Jake switch there tune and start to talk about some of their Sleeper picks (29:02). Theen to close the podcast all three of them give who they think will finish with the best career (43:19).
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Jake's TakesEpisode 30: Part 1 NBA Draft Prospect Analysis with AJ and Anthony MassucciIn this episode Jake is joined by his brothers AJ and Anthony Massucci in a special 2-part NBA Draft Analysis Podcast. In this part of the Podcast AJ Anthony and Jake sit down and talk about the history behind where they got the idea to do this from (3:18). They start from the top and go through each prospect pick by pick. Victor Wembanyama (6:32). Brandon Miller (9:42). Scott Henderson (15:33). Amen Thompson (18:32). Ausar Thompson (24:22). Anthony Black (28:40). Bilal Coullibaly (32:25).
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Jake's TakesEpisode 29: College Athletes Series Part 3: Jeff AndrusTo begin Season 2 of Jake's Takes, Jake is joined by his guy Jeff Andrus in his College Athletes Series. Jeff is a College Golfer at Central Michigan University. In this interview Jake and Jeff sit down to talk about how Jeff's love of golf started. They start by talking about Jeff's passion for golf and where he got it from (3:00). Then they switch over to talking about all of the tournaments that Jeff has played in (5:45). Then they switch over to Jeff's high school golfing career and how that set him up for moving into College Golf (10:32). Then after...
2023-08-0233 minJake's TakesEpisode 28: NBA Catchup: NBA In Season Tournament Explained, Bradely Beal Trade, Porzingis TradeIn this episode Jake concludes the first season of Jake's Takes by doing another NBA Catchup. He starts out the episode by explaining how the NBA In-Season Tournament works (1:54). Then he switches over to the league itself by talking about the Bradely Beal Trade (7:48), the Chris Paul trade (11:39) and the Porzingis Trade (15:50).
2023-07-1022 minJake's TakesEpisode 27: College Athletes Series Part 2: Stephen RuhleIn this episode Jake continues his College Athletes Series with his guy Stephen. Stephen is currently a baseball pitcher at Michigan State University. To start the podcast Jake and Stephen talk about Stephen's upbringing and his early days in baseball (3:00). This leads into talking about Stephen's athleticism and what made him love playing sports so much (4:26). Then they shift into Stephen's high school days talking about his time with his travel team the Arsenal Prospects, his time in high school with Royal Oak Shrine, and his recruitment leading up to college (6:20). Then they switch over to Stephen's Freshman year...
2023-06-2633 minJake's TakesEpisode 26: NBA Finals Reaction, and NBA Draft Preview with Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Matt Griffin. Matt has been working in the CMU TV Brodcasting Network for the past 2 years covering both NBA and NFL so in this episode Jake and Matt sit down to talk NBA. To begin Matt talks about his time in radio and how he has gotten better with the more times he has done it (4:25). They start out by talking about Game 5 and what stuck out to them about the game (7:10). Jake then asks Matt if he thinks the series would be different if Boston had completed the 3-0...
2023-06-151h 12Jake's TakesEpisode 25: College Athletes Series Part 1: Brody ParkerIn this episode Jake launches his first College Athletes Series. In this series Jake will sit down with different College Athletes and explore how they got into the position that they did. In this interview Jake is joined by Rochester University Shooting Guard Brody Parker. To begin the podcast Jake asks Brody about his upbringing (4:26). Then they switch over to talking about how hard work was one of the keys to success for Brody (6:56). Jake then asks Brody about some of the point guards that Brody tried to model his game after (8:34). Then they switch over to talking about...
2023-06-0831 minJake's TakesEpisode 24: MLB Catchup: Detroit Tigers and the Current Contenders with Evan BlanchardIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Evan Blanchard in order to discuss some MLB Baseball. They begin the podcast by diving deep into the Detroit Tigers and how their season has gone so far (2:31). After that Jake asks Evan to give him the top 5 contenders that we should be looking out for when the MLB Playoffs are upon us (12:00). 5. Rangers (12:29). 4. Astros (17:10). 3. Dodgers (21:30). 2. Braves (25:10). 1. Rays (29:16). Then Jake asks Evan to pick between the Braves and the Rays as who the average fan should think the frontrunner for the World Series is (33:01).
2023-06-0335 minJake's TakesEpisode 23: Miami Survives, Boston’s Future, and a preview of the NBA Finals with AJ MassucciIn this episode Jake is joined by his brother AJ Massucci. To begin the podcast AJ and Jake discuss Game 6 and Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals (2:21). After that they shift over to Jaylen Brown and how his horrible performance in Game 7 affects his future with the Celtics and the future of the Celtics team in general (14:11). After talking about the Celtics for way to long Jake and AJ flip over to looking at the NBA Finals and start out by looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the Denver Nuggets (29:20). After talking about Denver they shift to how Miami...
2023-05-311h 03Jake's TakesEpisode 22: Heat vs Celtics and Nuggets vs Lakers Deep DiveIn this episode Jake catches us up on everything going on in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Jake begins the Podcast by talking about the Eastern Conference Finals (1:32). Then he shifts to the West (13:19).
Recorded on 5/26/23
2023-05-2630 minJake's TakesEpisode 21: NHL for Dummies with Peter MurphyIn this podcast Jake is joined by his Hockey guy Peter Murphy in order to catch everybody up on what is going on in the hockey world. To begin the podcast Jake asks Peter about how the Red Wings have been doing (2:06). That leads into a big talk about the lottery and one of the best prospects in the hockey world and that is Connor Bedard (4:48). Then they switch over to talking about the NHL Playoffs and they talk about the intensity of the sport (12:59). Then they switch over to the adjustment side of the playoffs and how coaching...
2023-05-1846 minJake's TakesEpisode 20: Marvel with the Marty's: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 ReactionIn this episode Jake is joined by not one but two Marty's in Marty Hannon and Marty Massucci. In this podcast these three deep dive into the marvel universe after going to see the new Guardians of the Galaxy Movie. They begin the podcast by talking about their instant reactions to the movie (1:11). After that they switch over to looking at the Guardians of the Galaxy movies as a series and where those three movies would rank against other successful MCU products like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor (9:09). After this they talk about where some of the Guardians...
2023-05-1234 minJake's TakesEpisode 19: Part 2 NBA Playoffs Round 2 with JakeIn Part 2 of Episode 19 Jake goes through every single 2nd round NBA Playoff Series. He starts out with Lakers vs Warriors (1:05), then moves to Suns vs Nuggets (7:24), Then goes to the east with Knicks vs Heat (12:22), and Sixers vs Celtics (16:54).
2023-05-0323 minJake's TakesEpisode 19: Part 1 NFL Draft Reaction, and the Top 5 Teams Going into Next Season with Giovanni MoceriIn this Episode Jake is joined again by his guy Giovanni Moceri. They begin the episode by talking a little bit about their last episode together and talk about the Super Bowl (3:00). After that they shift over to the Detroit Lions draft and talk about each of their picks (6:20). After that Giovonni and Jake go through some of their favorite picks in the draft that weren't picks from the Lions (27:46). Then finally Jake and Giovonni rank there top 5 teams going into next season in the NFL (40:30).
2023-05-0359 minJake's TakesEpisode 18: The Aaron Rodgers Trade Finally Happened, My Top 6 in the NFL Draft, and the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs So Far.In this episode Jake begins the podcast by discussing the Aaron Rodgers trade and what it means for both sides (1:33). Then Jake shifts over to the NFL Draft and discusses who he believes will go in the top 6 of the draft (8:19). Then finally Jake sets a 20-minute timer and challenges himself to go through each series in that amount of time. He starts with Cavs vs Knicks (16:50), then moves to Bucks vs Heat (22:06), then Grizzlies vs Lakers (25:54), Warriors vs Kings (29:33), Celtics vs Hawks (32:00), Nuggets vs Timberwolves (33:49), 76ers vs Nets (35:21), and finally Suns vs Clippers (36:39).
2023-04-2639 minJake's TakesEpisode 17: 2023 NFL Draft with Aaron SmithIn this episode Jake is Joined by his guy Aaron Smith to preview everything NFL Draft. Jake and Aaron start the podcast by going through their top QBs to look out for in this draft (2:35). Richardson vs Levis (5:30). Young vs Stroud (7:54). Then Jake and Aaron shift over to the DL and talk about both the interior and the exterior Defensive Lineman to look out for in the draft (10:50). After that Aaron gives you some sleepers that you should look out for that could make some noise next season (15:48). Then to close the podcast in a long segment Aaron and...
2023-04-1956 minJake's TakesEpisode 16: Part 2 NBA Playoff Preview Eastern Conference with Drew Comer and have Drew and Jake's NBA Finals Predictions Changed?In this episode Jake is joined by his guy Drew Comer for Part 2 of their NBA Playoff Preview. To begin the episode Jake and Drew Go through each Playoff Series. The first series they go through is the Bucks vs either the Heat or the Bulls (2:30). After that they move onto the Celtics vs the Hawks (8:46). Then they move into the 76ers vs the Nets (15:34). And then they talk about Cavs vs Knicks (21:52). Then after the break Drew gives us his updated NBA Finals pick (27:21). Then Jake closes off with his NBA Finals Pick (34:20).
2023-04-1550 minJake's TakesEpisode 16: Part 1 NBA Playoff Preview Play In and Western Conference First Round Matchups with Drew ComerIn this episode Jake and Drew discuss their preview on what they expect will happen in the NBA Playoffs. They start out by talking about the Play in games that have already happened, which include Hawks vs Heat, Timberwolves vs Lakers, Bulls vs Raptors and Thunder vs Pelicans (3:13). After that they move into the playoff matchups by starting out by talking about the Warriors vs Kings series (18:29). Then they move into Clippers vs Suns (28:25). After that they move into Grizzles vs Lakers (34:33). And finally, they finish up part 1 by talking about the Nuggets vs the winner of the Thunder...
2023-04-1553 minJake's TakesEpisode 15 Part 2: Marvel Comics with Marty MassucciIn Part 2 of episode 15, Jake is joined by his cousin Marty Massucci as they take a little detour from sports and start to talk about all things Marvel Comics. They begin by talking about their thoughts on the most recent Marvel film which was Ant Man and the Wasp Quantomania (03:49). Then Jake and Marty go through the future of Marvel and how they think Marvel can improve their content (11:18). Finally, Marty Leaves you guys with a theory that may blow your mind (23:58).
2023-04-1327 minJake's TakesEpisode 15 Part 1: NBA For Dummies with Brennan SmithIn this Episode Jake is joined by his cousin Brennan Smith in maybe the most interesting podcast you have listened too. In this episode Jake gives his power as the host to Brennan as Brennan is looking to be caught up on what is going on in the NBA. Brennan begins the episode by asking Jake about some of the moves that happened during the season talking about what star players have moved (4:45). Jake begins by starting with the big western conference moves starting with the moves that the Suns, Mavs, Lakers and Clippers had made in the west...
2023-04-1254 minJake's TakesEpisode 14: March Madness Recap, Way to early 23-24 Power Rankings with Asher SmithIn this episode Jake and Asher go through everything that happened in March Madness. They go through each Final Four team and their ride to the Big Dance (0:39). After that Jake and Asher get right into next season, with their Way to early Power Ranking draft. In this segment Jake and Asher draft the teams that they think have the best chance to make the Final Four next year. Vote in the polls who you think has the better team (22:11). Finally, Asher asks Jake some questions about who he thinks will make the most use of the transfer portal...
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Jake's TakesEpisode 13: Detroit Lions making some moves, Aaron Rodgers on his way out. March Madness first weekend thoughts and what to expect.In this episode Jake discuss a mix of football and basketball. He begins by discussing the Detroit Lions as they have been making some moves in free agency. He discusses the impact of the moves and what we should expect from the lions as Aaron Rodgers is expected to leave the NFC North. Then Jake switches over to College Basketball. Here he discusses the first weekend and which teams he respected the most. Then he discusses who he forsees coming out of the Tournament.
2023-03-2245 minJake's TakesEpisode 12b: March Madness Extravaganza Part 2 with Jonah CeroneIn this part of the March Madness Extravaganza Jake is joined by his guy Jonah Cerone. They talk all things March Madness starting with Iowa Basketball. Then they get into all things Big East as the conference this year was loaded. They talk Xavier, Marquette, UConn, Creighton, and Providence and if any of these teams can make real runs in the tournament. They jump around going from upset picks to Big east matchups and give you the full lowdown on what to expect from the tournament. At the end of the episode Jonah gives his final four and his...
2023-03-1539 minJake's TakesEpisode 12a: March Madness Extravaganza Part 1 with Asher SmithIn this episode my cousin Asher Smith, a former student manager at the University of Michigan, joins me to talk all things College Basketball. In this podcast we go through Michigan and there disappointing season and if there is anything to look forward to next year. Then we get into all things brackets, by going through each Big Ten matchup in the tournament and who we expect to have a big run. We also go through are teams that might be on upset alert. Then finally Asher gives you his prediction for the Final Four and his champion and...
2023-03-141h 04Jake's TakesEpisode 11: MLB with Marty Hannon. Rule Changes, World Baseball Classic, and Detroit TigersIn this Episode Jake is joined by his guy Marty Hannon to talk about Baseball. In the episode they begin by talking about going to school together and checking in with each other. Then they move on by talking about the main rule changes affecting the MLB. They go through the Pitch Count rule, taking away shifts, and the impact of the bases becoming bigger. After this they get into the World Baseball Classic, they talk about what to expect from the US and some teams to look out for in the classic. Finally, Marty gives his insight on...
2023-03-0837 minJake's TakesEpisode 10: NBA Catchup, and College Basketball ContendersIn this episode Jake discusses both the NBA and College Basketball. Jake begins with the NBA, as he talks about the Cavs vs Celtics game. then Jake talks about some of the other contenders in the east really centering in on the Milwaukee Bucks. After this he begins to discuss the Lakers vs Mavericks game and how each team has adjusted to their new players. Finally, Jake shifts over to College Basketball and discusses the contenders in College Basketball. He begins with Houston, and then moves on to Kansas and Alabama. He also mentions a few sleeper teams. Then...
2023-03-0253 minJake's TakesNBA Trade Deadline Part 2, Along with NBA Finals Predictions with Drew ComerIn Part 2 of the Trade Deadline special Drew and Jake talk the about Western Conference Contenders adding pieces. They start with the Lakers who added D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. Then they get to the LA Clippers and talk about the additions of Eric Gordan, Mason Plumlee, and Bones Hyland. Then they discuss the Nuggets adding Thomas Bryant and Reggie Jackson. After their trade talk Drew and Jake discuss their NBA Finals Predictions, and also discuss some of the teams to look out for in the playoffs.
2023-02-1936 minJake's TakesEpisode 7: Kevin Durant traded to the Phoenix SunsIn today's podcast Jake talks about the crazy trade of Kevin Durant and TJ Warren going to the Phoenix Suns for Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder, 4 unprotected first round picks and a pick swap. Jake talks how it will impact the NBA, and how it will impact both the Suns and the Nets.
2023-02-0928 minJake's TakesEpisode 6: LeBron James breaks the Scoring Record, does this make him the Goat? The Kyrie Irving Saga, Can the Nets still win without him?In this episode Jake discusses LeBron James and how him breaking the scoring record impacts his career. He goes through the majority of LeBron's career and shares how LeBron has impacted his fandom in basketball. Then Jake discusses LeBron place when it comes to the Goat conversation. After that Jake talks about Kyrie Irving getting traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Jake discusses who was intrested and how the trade will affect both the Mavericks and the Nets in the future.
2023-02-0853 minJake's TakesEpisode 5: Tom Brady Retires, His impact on the NFL and a little dive into his career, Also NFL News: Sean Payton to the Broncos and Demeco Ryans to the TexansIn today's show, Jake goes into detail about the shocking news of Tom Brady retiring. He talks about Brady's impact on the NFL and goes through the good and the bad of Brady's career. Then Jake shifts to some NFL news as Sean Payton gets hired by the Denver Broncos and Demeco Ryans gets hired by the Houston Texans. Jake talks about what to expect from each coach as they go into their new opportunities.
2023-02-0229 minJake's TakesEpisode 4: Conference Championships BreakdownTune in as Jake goes into detail about the Chiefs winning on a game winning field goal against the Bengals 23-20, and then Jake talks about the NFC Championship as the Eagles destroyed the injured Niners. Then finally Jake gives you just one of his pre-game thoughts to think about before the Super Bowl.
2023-01-3046 minJake's TakesEpisode 3: Breakdown of Sunday's NFL Divisional Games, along with a look at the AFC Championship and NFC Championship with Gus SimonMy guy Gus Simon joins me to breakdown the Bengals vs Bills and the Cowboys vs 49ers. Then we shift our focus to the future of the NFL. We talk about the AFC Championship (Bengles vs Chiefs) and the NFC Championship (49ers vs Eagles). In conclusion Jake and Gus give their Super Bowl predictions.
2023-01-2538 minJake's TakesEpisode 2: NBA Catchup: Central DivisionIn today's podcast Jake shifts his focus to the NBA. Covering the Central Division teams (Pistons, Bulls, Pacers, Cavs, and Bucks).
2023-01-2431 minJake's TakesEpisode 1: Breakdown of the Saturday Divisional Games, along with Predictions for Sunday's GamesJake breaks down Jaguars vs Chiefs and Giants vs Eagles. Then Jake talks about his predictions for Bengals vs Bills and Cowboys vs 49ers
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Jake's TakesIntroducing 'Jake's Takes'Jake Massucci will break down the biggest topics in the NBA, NFL, College Football, College Basketball, and Michigan High School Basketball
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