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The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEP. 26 - NYCFC’s 2025 Run W/ @chopcheesefc: Beating Philly, Falling to Miami & The Future AheadIn this episode, I link up with my guy @chopcheesefc and we talk New York City FC. We get into the gritty details — from the clutch win on the road against the Philadelphia Union to the Eastern Conference Final showdown where NYCFC fell short against Inter Miami CF.Queso talks about his trip to the Miami match, the atmosphere, and how the vibes shifted as NYCFC pushed deep into the playoffs. We also dive into what the squad needs to address this off-season, which positions need a boost, and how the club’s new spor...
2025-12-041h 10
The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastBig Plays Small Takeaways: NFL Week 6 - Hot Takes Only: Bijan, JSN, Mahomes, and NY FootballThis week on Big Plays, Small Takeaways, we’re throwing hot ones early — Bijan Robinson might already be the best player in football, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba might just be the top receiver in the league. We dive into early MVP odds and ask how Mahomes stays the favorite after a shaky start when guys like Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield are cooking. Then we wrap it up with some New York talk — the Giants are actually fun again, and we’re wondering how many Jets fans are ready to switch sides.
2025-10-1629 min
The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastBig Plays Small Takeaways: NFL Week 3 - Backup QBs Win, Blocked FGs & Star InjuriesWeek 3 of the NFL was packed with chaos, and I’m breaking it all down in Big Plays, Small Takeaways. Backup QBs from years past came back and actually delivered wins, blocked field goals were flying all over the league, and I get into Derrick Henry’s third straight game with a costly fumble. I talk about the Giants rolling the dice starting Jaxon Dart, the wave of injuries to big-name stars, and wrap things up with my honorable mentions from the week.
2025-09-2426 min
The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastBig Plays, Small Takeaways: NFL Week 2 - Giants brutal loss, Chiefs Falling Off & Chargers RisingNFL Week 2 was wild — and I’m breaking it all down. From the Giants awful loss & Russell Wilson’s 450-yard game, to the Chiefs proving they’re not the same juggernaut we’re used to. We’ve got Daniel Jones and the Colts shocking everyone, the Chargers looking like real contenders, and big injuries shaking things up — Joe Burrow (turf toe), JJ McCarthy (ankle), and Justin Fields (concussion) struggling hard for the Jets. Plus, blowout wins across the league: Ravens over Browns, Lions smoking the Bears, and Bills crushing the Jets.If you want raw takes and...
2025-09-1722 minThe Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp.22 - Knicks Pain Hits Different | Bonus Drop After Game 1 MeltdownThis was recorded hours before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals — when the energy was sky high. We talked through the Knicks’ playoff journey, what had to happen to win this series, and why we still believe this team can make noise. Yeah, Game 1 was rough — but it’s a 7-game series, and the Garden ain’t done rocking.Call this a bonus episode while we gear up for Season 2 next week. Let’s regroup, rally, and run it back. Knicks in 6? Don’t count us out. 🔵🧡
2025-05-2324 minThe Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 21 - NFL Draft Shocks, Knicks Grit, Mets Heat & More!Jesse and Billy dive into Shedeur Sanders’ wild fall to the 5th round, the Giants dominating the draft, and the Knicks grinding through a tough series with the Pistons. They talk Ja Morant’s injury, LeBron embarrassing himself and the Lakers, the Mets’ blazing start, Yankees updates, NYCFC climbing the table, and WWE’s post-WrestleMania chaos (Is John Cena a worthy heel?) Plus, they rip a 2025 Topps Heritage hobby box. Tap in — this one’s loaded!
2025-04-272h 01The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 20 – NBA Playoffs, Knicks vs. Pistons, NYCFC, The Masters & More ‘Small Talk’On this episode, Billy and Jesse break down the opening round matchups for the NBA Playoffs, with a deep dive into the Knicks vs. Pistons series. They talk about what New York needs to do to advance and how they stack up versus a physical Detroit team. They also share their reactions to Saturday’s NYCFC win against Philly, talk a little baseball, and dive into Rory McIlroy’s big win at The Masters.To wrap it up, the guys crack open two boxes of Topps 2025 “Celebrations” for a little card-pulling chaos.Big...
2025-04-151h 15The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 19 – Baseball Is Back! Yankees & Mets, Torpedo Bats, and More “Small Talk”Jesse and Billy kick things off by saluting Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony on his well-deserved induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. Then it’s time to talk baseball! The guys dive into the controversy around MLB’s new “torpedo bats” and how they’re shaking things up. The Yankees are off to a blazing start, making history just a week into the season. Over in Queens, the Mets are holding it down with a solid 3-3 start—Jesse and Billy break down what’s clicking, what needs work, and whether a blockbuster move for Vladdy Jr. could be on the horizon...
2025-04-041h 10The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 18 - The Return: MLB Kickoff, Giants’ QB Situation, Knicks, NYCFC and more Small TalkOn this episode, Jesse and Billy are back after a two-week break! They dive into the latest on the Giants’ QB situation and discuss other big moves happening across the NFL. Plus, they preview the Yankees and Mets as the new season kicks off this week. The duo also weighs in on the Knicks’ recent struggles, NYCFC, and more hot topics from the sports world. Don’t miss it — peep the episode now!
2025-03-251h 14The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 17 - NY Injury City, NFL Free Agency, NYCFC, NBA and more “Small Talk”On this episode, Jesse and Billy discuss the latest NFL free agency moves, reviewing transactions made so far and where teams currently stand. With the NFL draft just a month away, they also share their thoughts on potential draft-night scenarios. The conversation then shifts to the growing list of injuries impacting New York teams. They dive into the Yankees’ injury struggles, the Mets’ recovery progress, and the Knicks’ performance without Jalen Brunson. To wrap up the episode, they recap NYCFC’s victory on Saturday and share their experience at the game.
2025-03-131h 15The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 16 - Aaron Rodgers to the Giants!? NYCFC, MLB, NBA & more “Small Talk”On this episode, Billy and Jesse discuss the possibility of Aaron Rodgers joining the Giants. They talk Deebo Samuel to the Commanders and the chances of Myles Garrett going to the Eagles. Billy Brings up WWE's Elimination Chamber and John Cena's historic heel turn. Jesse Talks New York City Football Club and the Events he attended this past week. They recap yesterday’s game and talk about the home opener on Saturday against Orlando City Sc. They Get into the Knicks struggles, talk Yankees and Mets and finish the episode cracking a hobby box of topps series one.
2025-03-031h 10The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 15 - Yankee beards are back! ABS system, NBA, NYCFC and more “Small Talk” On this Episode, Jesse and Billy react to the Yankees rescinding a 49 year rule, now allowing players to grow facial hair. They talk MLB’s testing of the automated balls and strike system and how it can affect games. They cover NBA headlines and the Knicks getting spanked by the leagues top teams. They discuss NYCFC’s season opener and to finish off the episode, they crack a Jumbo Hobby box of Topps 2025 Series 1.
2025-02-251h 26The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 14 - Lebron Is the worst, NBA All-Star weekend & Super Bowl Small TalkOn this episode, Jesse congratulates Billy on the Eagles winning Super Bowl. Billy talks the Eagles and their chances of a repeat. They talk baseball and where the Yankees and Mets stand before spring training. While recording, they place a four legged parlay and give real-time reactions to the NBA all-star game. Jesse rants on Lebron James and explains why he's the absolute worst. To finish the episode, They crack open a hobby box of 2025 Topps series 1.
2025-02-171h 06The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 13 - SuperBowl 59 Preview/NBA trade deadline recapOn this episode, Billy and Jesse recap the latest NBA trades since the deadline has now passed. They grade each trade and share their thoughts on whether these moves will benefit or negatively impact the teams. They move onto football where they discuss Super Bowl VIX, the Kansas City Chiefs VS the Philadelphia Eagles. They give their favorite prop bets and touchdown scorers along with their predictions for the winner of Sunday’s big game. They close this weeks’ episode with some more cards. Billy and Jesse rip a few 2024 Absolute & 2024 NFL Mosaic packs in celebration of Super Bowl week...
2025-02-081h 10The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 12 - Luka Doncic Traded to LakersOn this episode, Jesse and Billy go over the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. They provide details about the trade and discuss what they think the future might hold for both teams, as well as what Lebron’s roll In all this might’ve been. They also rip a mega box of 2024 NFL Panini Prizm and a blaster box of 2024 NBA Mosaic in between the convo. They talk about plans they have to donate cards to the children’s hospital & much more Small Talk. Peep It.
2025-02-0346 minThe Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 11 - Championship weekend Small TalkOn this episode, Billy and Jesse talk Championship Weekend. They go over their predictions for this weekend’s matchups and recap last week’s picks. They also crack open a mega box of NFL panini prism and hit a $400 card! All that & more on this week’s episode.
2025-01-251h 02The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEP. 10 - Divisional Round Small TalkOn this episode, Jesse & Billy go over their Wildcard Weekend picks. They break down the Divisional rounds starting with the Chiefs vs Texans on Saturday afternoon, and they end with the game everyone can’t wait to see, the Bills vs the Ravens on Sunday night. They have facts, stats, and everything else you’ll need to know for this weekend’s games.
2025-01-1854 minThe Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEP. 9 - Wildcard Weekend Small TalkOn this episode Billy & Jesse breakdown Wildcard weekend. They go through each game starting with the Chargers vs the Texans on Saturday afternoon and end Monday night with the Vikings vs the Rams. They chat stats, facts, and everything in between.
2025-01-1154 minThe Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 8 - Why the NBA Sucks, Saquon Robbed of History, Jimmy Butler Suspension, & more!On this episode, Jesse & Billy discuss Jimmy Butler's suspension, Kawhi Leonard being overrated, why the NBA sucks and its decline in viewership over the years. Moving on to the NFL - Billy thinks Saquon Barkley was robbed of the Single Season Rushing record. Josh Allen is the favorite for MVP, but Jesse doesn't think so. Giants fumbled the first round draft pick. And more small talk!
2025-01-061h 03The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 7 - NYCFC Season Recap with Guest Co-Host Nico @ChopCheeseFCOn this episode, Jesse catches up with Nico from @ChopCheeseFC. We learn about how Nico became a fan of the club & how Chop Cheese FC came to be. Nico also drops some hints on what to expect for the future of his brand. The fellas breakdown NYCFC's 2024 season, the groundbreaking at Etihard Park, & what they hope to see from the team in 2025.
2024-12-091h 06The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp.6 - Saquon Barkley Domination, Giants and Jets Turmoil & More NFL “Small Talk”On this all NFL episode, Jesse and Billy cover the league after week 12. They give out their superbowl picks and MVP choices. Jesse talks about his trip to Munich to see the Giants lose and how the Interview with Giants DT Casey Rogers happened. They also discuss the topic of “who’s the worst football team in NY”, Giants or Jets. Plus, more NFL “Small Talk.”
2024-11-261h 02The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp.5 - Yankees fan interference, World Series meltdown, NY Liberty championship, NBA, NFL & NYCFC “Small Talk”On this episode, Jesse and Billy discuss the infamous game 4 “Yankees fan interference.” They talk yankees manager, Aaron boone’s game 1 decision making. Find out what happened to Jesse on his way home after game 3 of the World Series. They congratulate the WNBA champs, The NY Liberty. Plus NBA NFL & NYCFC “Small talk”
2024-10-311h 06The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp.4 - Adams to the Jets, Divincenzo beef, Steelers QB drama & MoreOn this episode, Jesse & Billy cover the Jets trade for Davante Adams, ALCS & NLCS, Divincenzos beef with coach Thibs. They also "small talk" NYCFC, Tom Brady, Amari cooper and the chances of a subway world series.
2024-10-181h 03The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 3 - Yankee and Mets, Jets dilemma, Giants win, Knicks, NYCFC & moreOn this episode, Jesse & Billy cover the Yankees and Mets, The Jets falling apart, The Giants win against Seattle, The Knicks, along with some NFL "small talk". Jesse also breaks down the history of NYCFC and gives updates on the what the playoffs could look like.
2024-10-0855 min
The Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 2 - Davante Adams Trade, Yankees & Mets Post-Season, NFL, NBA, & moreOn this episode, Jesse & Billy cover dysfunction across several NFL Teams, Yankees and Mets post-season updates, NYCFC's latest win, along with some NBA "small talk". We also discuss & answer a question submitted via IG from a listener & more.
2024-10-0348 minThe Big Plays, Small Talk PodcastEp. 1 - Knicks Trade DiVincenzo & Randle for Karl Anthony TownsWelcome to Big Plays, Small Talk! Check out our first episode where we discuss the latest Knicks trade controversy, the Yankees and Mets Playoffs push, and this seasons expectations for the NY Giants and the Eagles with real-time reactions as we watched NYCFC destroy the Red Bulls in the Hudson River Derby.
2024-09-2947 min