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Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 371 (4/29/25): Recap of Games 3 and 4 of Clippers-Nuggets Series, Baseball Beanpot Championship Preview: Northeastern vs. HarvardIn this episode, Joey starts off by updating listeners on the Clippers-Nuggets series with a quick review of Games 3 and 4. During this segment, Joey points out some points of emphasis for the Clippers ahead of tonight’s Game 5 in Denver. After that, he previews tonight’s Baseball Beanpot Championship game between Northeastern and Harvard at Fenway Park. Joey highlights the Huskies’ excellence over the last 22 games, in which they won 21 contests. 2025-04-3017 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 365 (3/5/25): Stafford Stays in LA, Aaron Rodgers: Future Giant?, Deebo Trade, The Downfall of the Mavericks, The Rise of the Pistons, The Direction of the ClippersIn this episode, Joey starts with a look into news around the NFL, including the release of Davante Adams, Deebo Samuel being traded to Washington, and Matt Stafford staying put in LA. Joey breaks down his reasoning for why the Giants should consider signing Aaron Rodgers to a low-risk contract. He highlights the fact that Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen have no choice but to compete this year to save their jobs. After that, he moves onto the NBA and offers a glimpse into the downfall of the Dallas Mavericks. During this segment, Joey talks about how he became...2025-03-0548 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 364 (2/18/25): Red Sox Make a Splash Signing Alex Bregman, Devers vs. Bregman Drama, Are the Dodgers Ruining Baseball?, Super Bowl 59, Appreciating GreatnessIn this live radio episode, Joey starts with a look into the Red Sox's decision to sign Alex Bregman to a heavy payday. During this segment, he dives into the recent drama surrounding the position of Rafael Devers who has been adamant about remaining at third base. Joey breaks down what his starting lineup will be on Opening Day in Arlington, Texas. Following that, he stays on the topic of the MLB and questions whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers and their exponential spending habits are ruining the game of baseball. After that, he briefly recaps the Super...2025-02-1944 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 362 (2/5/25): More Thoughts on the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade (Part II), Reaction to De'Aaron Fox Trade to San Antonio, Breaking Down Trade PackagesIn this episode, Joey begins by providing his full thoughts on the blockbuster trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. Joey analyzes the thought process behind each team's decision and explains why he believes the Mavericks will win this trade in the short term. Following that, he breaks down the blockbuster three-team trade that sent Zach LaVine to Sacramento and De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. At the end, Joey outlines some trade packages he put together ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline at 3 PM EST on Thursday, February 6th.2025-02-0636 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 356 (1/5/25): NFL Week 18 Preview - The State of the NY Giants, Superstar Malik Nabers, Drew Lock(ed) In, Will Aaron Rodgers Retire?, Jerod Mayo's Future, Head Coach Hot Seat In this episode, Joey breaks down all of the headlines surrounding the NFL heading into Week 18. He begins by talking about the Atanta Falcons who will likely cut Kirk Cousins amid the transition to Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback. Following that, Joey addresses the state of the New York Giants, including Malik Nabers' incredible rookie season. During this segment, he offers his opinion on the future of Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen in New York and discusses Drew Lock’s historic performance last week against the Colts. He quickly dives into this year’s quarterback class and make...2025-01-0528 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 354 (1/2/25): Juan Soto - the King of Queens, Underrated Yankees Offseason, Francona’s Return, Cardinals & Chaim Bloom, Red Sox Update - Garrett Crochet Trade, Walker BuehlerIn his return to the WZBC AM Sports Radio studio, Joey delivers an unexpected episode live on air. He starts out with Juan Soto’s decision to sign with the Yankees’ crosstown rival: the New York Mets. Following that, Joey explains why he thinks the Yankees may be better off by addressing other needs, similar to how the Clippers reallocated money this offseason for better depth. Next, he moves on to talking about Terry Francona’s return to baseball and Chaim Bloom’s five-year deal to be the next president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. In his last...2025-01-0335 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 353 (12/7/24): Mixed Bag Saturday – The State of the NY Jets, Juan Soto Sweepstakes, The LA Dodgers’ and Deferred Contracts, Golden At-Bat Rule, Nick Nash - CFB’s Triple Crown WinnerIn this episode, Joey provides his thoughts about the state of the New York Jets and explains why Aaron Rodgers’ tenure was a failure in the Big Apple. Following that, Joey stays on the topic of New York sports and gives his opinion of the Juan Soto sweepstakes. During this baseball segment, he breaks down his reasoning for why MLB needs more guidelines regarding deferred contracts, following the Dodgers’ contract with Blake Snell. Additionally, he talks about the MLB’s potential implementation of the Golden At-Bat rule. At the end, Joey discusses the excellence of San Jose State wide receiv...2024-12-0732 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 352 (11/24/24): Quick Thoughts on the Red Sox, The State of the New York Giants, Supporting Daniel JonesIn his return to the podcast game, Joey starts out by giving his thoughts on the Red Sox and what he believes they will do in free agency. Following that, he delivers a 30-minute segment about the Giants’ decision to bench Daniel Jones and eventually release him. Joey takes a look into what went wrong during the Daniel Jones era and continues to support him despite the media and public outcry over his contract. Joey explains why the situation around Jones was not a fault of his own.2024-11-2434 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 339 (5/29/24): 2024 NCAA Baseball Tournament Selection Show - Rant about the Selection Committee, Why Northeastern was the Biggest SnubIn this episode, Joey rants about the College Baseball selection committee and offers a look into the teams that were on the bubble. Joey provides a breakdown of how teams have performed this season and makes the case for why the Northeastern Huskies were the biggest snub of the tournament. Joey argues that the NCAA needs to find a different way to vote teams in and out of the tournament, since it looks like the committee typically voted in favor of the schools that other committee members were representing.2024-05-2936 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 323 (4/11/24): UConn Men's Basketball Wins Back to Back Titles, Thoughts on John Calipari Leaving Kentucky for Arkansas, Caitlin Clark's Impact, Predictions for the MastersIn this episode, Joey starts out with a look into UConn's second championship in a row and breaks down how dominant they were in this year's tournament. After that, he gives his thoughts on former Kentucky head coach John Calipari leaving Big Blue Nation for the University of Arkansas. Joey explains why he thinks it was best for both sides to start fresh and makes the case that Kentucky was the “King of One-and-Dones,” with respect to how they performed in the tournament in recent years and in the NBA Draft. Following that, he talks about South Carolina's undefeated seas...2024-04-1125 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 270 (11/18/23): College Football Week 11 Rundown - Jimbo Fisher's Firing, BC Blown Out by Virginia Tech, 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 & 3.0, Joe Burrow’s InjuryIn this episode, Joey recaps Week 11 of College Football and begins with a look into Jimbo Fisher being fired by Texas A&M. Following that, he breaks down BC's brutal loss at home to Virginia Tech, snapping their five-game win streak. Then, Joey talks about Michigan's win over Penn State, Washington escaping Utah in a close game, San Jose State's fourth-straight win, and Missouri's dominant victory over Tennessee. At the end, Joey outlines his 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 (from a few weeks ago) and 3.0.2023-11-1834 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 267 (11/12/23): NFL Week 9 Headlines – Daniel Jones’ Injury and the Giants Future, Stroud’s Excellence, Dobbs Excels Off the Bench, To Tank or Not to Tank?, Tommy DeVito’s Underdog StoryIn this episode, Joey starts off by talking about Daniel Jones’ unfortunate season-ending injury and explains why he still believes Jones can succeed elsewhere, with it likely being for a new franchise after next season. He explores what Jones’ injury means for the future of the Giants franchise and offers his thoughts on whether the Giants should tank in a segment called “To Tank or Not to Tank?” Joey breaks down why he would rather the Giants win games and develop a winning culture, rather than purposefully lose for better draft picks. After that, he dives into other Week 9 headline...2023-11-1329 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 235 (9/21/23): Giants’ Comeback Win over Arizona, Daniel Jones’ Historic Second Half, Thursday Night Football Preview – Giants-49ers, Who Need to Step Up For Big Blue?, Barkley’s InjuryIn this episode, Joey recaps the Giants' electric second-half comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. He praises Daniel Jones for putting the team on his back and recording a historic performance. After that, he moves on to previewing tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup with the Giants traveling to San Francisco to face the 49ers. Joey breaks down each team's game plans and he goes in-depth why he believes the Giants can keep the game close, despite most people giving them virtually no chance in this one. He mentions Saquon Barkley's injury and makes the case for Gary...2023-09-2258 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 230 (9/14/23): Thoughts on Giants’ Historic Loss to the Cowboys, Giants’ Offensive Line Woes, Micah Parsons Defending Daniel JonesIn this episode, Joey delivers his thoughts on the Giants’ historic loss to Dallas on Sunday Night Football that included a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown, an interception returned for a touchdown and seven sacks for the Cowboys defense. He gives an outline of how poor the game started for the Giants and rants about the Giants’ offensive line needing to step up. Joey argues that no quarterback in the NFL could have succeeded with the protection Daniel Jones had to deal with. At the end, he plays two clips from Micah Parsons’ podcast on Bleacher Report, which...2023-09-1430 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 218 (8/29/23): Red Sox-Dodgers Series Recap, Cora’s Poor Decision Against Houston, Thoughts on Angels' Dumpster Fire Growing, What Does This Mean For Shohei Ohtani’s Future?, Yankees Release DonaldsonIn this episode, Joey begins by recapping what happened in the Red Sox-Dodgers weekend series that was headlined by Mookie Betts’ return to Fenway Park. He dives into Betts’ advanced numbers over the last month that have allowed him to become the favorite to win MVP. After that, he talks about what happened in last night’s Red Sox-Astros game and he criticizes Alex Cora for his decision to throw in the towel, leaving Kyle Barraclough in for too long in relief. Following that, Joey delivers another long rant about the Los Angeles Angels, but this time, it is about...2023-08-3047 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 211 (8/24/23): 2023 FIBA World Cup Preview – Breakdown of Group Stage, Predictions, Players To Keep an Eye on, FIBA Power RankingsIn this episode, Joey gives an in-depth look at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a thorough breakdown of each group. He outlines which country is in each of the eight groups and provides an outlook for all 32 teams competing. Joey talks about how each team has performed in past FIBA tournaments, if applicable, and notes some players to keep an eye on in each group. After that, Joey provides predictions for the tournament and explains which countries are the most overrated and underrated in this year’s tournament. At the end, he analyzes his FIBA Power Rankings with a breakdown of...2023-08-241h 01Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 196 (8/1/23): MLB Trade Deadline Special – Verdugo Update, Verlander Rumors, Canha to Brewers, Yankees Will Be “Partial Sellers,” Rays Struggle in July, Red Sox Excel Against Top Teams, Cease Rumors, Candelario to CubsIn this MLB Trade Deadline morning special, Joey starts off talking about Alex Verdugo staying with the Red Sox. After that, he provides predictions on Eduardo Rodriguez and Justin Verlander’s futures, as they are two top pitchers left on the trade market. Joey makes the case that Houston and Los Angeles would be great landing spots for Verlander and Rodriguez, respectively. He makes the case that it would be smart for the Mets to completely break things up like the Brooklyn Nets did in February at the NBA trade deadline and build for the future. Joey breaks down Ma...2023-08-0113 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 195 (7/31/23): Angels Stay Active, Scherzer & Montgomery to Texas, Will Verlander Be Dealt?, Verdugo Rumors, Cubs Will Buy, Red Sox Lose Two to SF, Snell Rumors, Hypothetical Package for E-RodIn this MLB Trade Deadline Eve special, Joey begins by breaking down the trade between the Los Angeles Angels and Colorado Rockies that sent CJ Cron and Randal Grichuk to the Halos. He makes the case that even going all in is risky, it is the best decision for the Angels, even though people will live in hindsight if things do not work out. Following that, he analyzes the Texas Rangers’ acquisitions of Max Scherzer and Jordan Montgomery, and praises the organization for going all in. Joey explains why he is a fan of the Mets trading Scherzer and bu...2023-08-0126 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 191 (7/27/23): Shohei Ohtani Off the Trade Block, The Angels Are Buyers – Giolito Trade, The Beauty of Win-Now Mode, Dodgers Lose Series to Blue Jays, The Downfall of the White SoxIn this episode, Joey starts off by discussing the biggest storyline in the MLB last night – Shohei Ohtani was taken off the trade market by the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels have made the decision to be buyers and are in win-now mode. Joey explains why he believes the Angels have made the right decision and uses an analogy from the game of football to illustrate the Halos being in desperation mode, with no option but to make a run. After that, he recaps the Los Angeles Dodgers’ series win over the Texas Rangers this past weekend, before moving onto...2023-07-2835 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 190 (7/27/23): Red Sox Sweep Braves, The Luck of the City Connect Jerseys, Triston Casas’ Excellence, A Deep Dive into the Chaim Bloom Era, Defending BloomIn this episode, Joey recaps what happened in the Red Sox’s 5-3 win over the Braves last night, sweeping Atlanta in the two-game series at Fenway Park and improving to 3-1 against them on the season. After that, Joey talks about the luck that the City Connect jerseys have brought to the Red Sox. Following that, he gives an in-depth look at Triston Casas’ statistics from the last two months and where he ranks in the game of baseball in every major category since the start of May. To close out the episode, Joey takes a deep dive into...2023-07-2841 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 189 (7/26/23): Red Sox-Braves Game 1 Recap, Bello vs. Strider Preview, The Rise of Triston Casas, The Diminishing Likelihood of the Angels Trading Shohei Ohtani, Angels Walk-Off Win Recap, Moniak’s SuccessIn this episode, Joey recaps what happened in the Red Sox’s huge win over the Atlanta Braves last night, before previewing tonight’s Game 2 pitching matchup. He breaks down the recent success of Yu Chang and the turnaround of Triston Casas. After that, he moves onto summarizing what has happened in the Angels’ most recent games with them holding a 6-1 record over the last seven contests. He breaks down the Angels’ walk-off win last night over Detroit with a big hit from Mickey Moniak. Joey talks about Moniak’s impressive development and how Luis Rengifo has heated up at the...2023-07-2713 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 188 (7/26/23): A Busy Tuesday in Boston Sports – Bergeron’s Retirement, Kiké Traded to Dodgers, Jaylen Brown’s Supermax Extension | Saquon’s One-Year Deal, Thomas’ Extension, Mbappe & PSG’s StandoffIn this episode, Joey breaks down all of yesterday’s big headlines in the world of Boston sports with a rundown of his thoughts on Patrice Bergeron’s retirement, Jaylen Brown’s supermax extension and the richest contract in NBA history, and the Red Sox trading utilityman Kiké Hernandez to the Los Angeles Dodgers. After that, Joey moves onto two important signings for the New York Giants over the last 24 hours: running back Saquon Barkley’s new one-year deal and tackle Andrew Thomas’ record-breaking extension. In this segment, he gives his thoughts on Giants general manager Joe Schoen locking up Thomas...2023-07-2742 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 187 (7/21/23): 2023 MLB Trade Deadline Preview – Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light on Popular Trade Prospects, Who Should Be Buyers/Sellers?, Making the Case for the Angels to Hold Onto OhtaniIn this episode, Joey introduces a new segment called “Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light” to give a temperature check on certain players’ chances of being moved at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline on August 1. With the deadline looming, Joey breaks down which teams should be buyers, sellers, or are currently stuck in the middle of waiting on the results of the next ten games or so to determine whether or not they should make a playoff push. Before this segment, he provides a rundown of where three World Series teams were over the last few seasons on this date of Jul...2023-07-261h 18Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 170 (6/22/23): 2023 NBA Draft Preview w/ First Round Mock Draft, Paul George Trade Rumors, Kristaps Porzingis Traded to Celtics, Bradley Beal to Phoenix, Jordan Poole to WashingtonIn this episode, Joey starts off by discussing Paul George trade rumors to the Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks. After that, he moves on to giving his thoughts about Brad Stevens’ decision to trade Marcus Smart to Memphis in a three-team deal, landing Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks for Boston. Then, Joey talks about the Bradley Beal trade that sent Beal to Phoenix for Chris Paul, along with the Chris Paul-Jordan Poole swap between Washington and Golden State.Following that, Joey outlines his entire 2023 NBA Draft first-round mock with analysis behind each pick and a thorough lo...2023-06-281h 09Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 166 (6/14/23): Oakland A’s Win 7 Straight, Angels Starting to Heat Up, Angels Revolutionizing The Game, Red Sox Struggling Against Colorado, Vegas Wins Stanley Cup, Nuggets Win NBA FinalsIn this episode, Joey starts off by talking about the Oakland Athletics who have won their seventh consecutive game and two in a row against Tampa Bay. After that, he moves onto talking about the Los Angeles Angels who have won eight of their last nine games, including two gutsy wins against the Texas Rangers. Joey praises the Angels for successfully revolutionizing the game, calling up three different top draft picks within a handful of games in the minor leagues. Following that, he talks about the Red Sox who have struggled to score runs against the Rockies and mentions...2023-06-1642 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 164 (6/12/23): The Struggles of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, Oakland Athletics’ Five-Game Win Streak, Red Sox Take Series Against Yankees, Rockies vs. Red Sox PreviewIn this episode, Joey starts off by talking about the recent struggles of the Dodgers. He breaks down the key injuries to their starting rotation, before moving onto highlighting the elite play of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Joey mentions the success of Bobby Miller and how Jason Heyward and JD Martinez have revitalized their careers. After that, he offers his thoughts on the New York Mets and their 2-8 stretch over the last 10 games. He explains why he believes there is a decent chance that the team moves on from Buck Showalter. Next, he praises the Oakland Athletics...2023-06-1333 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 161 (6/9/23): DeGrom’s Injury, Texas Rangers’ Excellence, Red Sox-Yankees Preview, NYC Air Quality Issues, Messi to Miami, Josh Allen Madden Cover, Chris Paul WaivedIn this episode, Joey opens up with Jacob DeGrom’s injury and what it means for the Texas Rangers. He breaks down how great the Rangers have started the season and praises Corey Seager, Nate Eovaldi and Marcus Semien for leading the charge. After that, he previews this weekend’s Red Sox-Yankees showdown in the Bronx. During that segment, Joey talks about the poor air quality on the East coast from the Quebec wildfires that caused postponements for the Phillies and Yankees. Following that, he talks about Leo Messi joining Inter Miami of the MLS and recaps his time with...2023-06-1025 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 160 (6/7/23): Guest: Chris Cotillo – Red Sox Rotation Woes, Injury Updates, Devers’ Struggles, Red Sox Hot Seat, Revisiting Mookie Trade | Ohtani Sweepstakes, UNC Football & BasketballIn this episode, Joey is joined by Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com to talk all-things Red Sox. They open up with a recap of how the Red Sox season has gone so far with the Sox sitting at 31-30 and last in the AL East. After that, Cotillo gives a thorough look at the team’s injuries and updates listeners on when each player is expected back. They look into Kiké Hernandez’s issues defensively, Rafael Devers struggling at the plate, the potential for Marcelo Mayer to join the big league team in the next year...2023-06-071h 00Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 153 (5/9/23): Celtics-Sixers Game 4 Recap & G5 Preview, Tatum & Brown’s Struggles, Red Sox-Braves Live Update, Kentucky Derby Breakdown, Saquon Outlook | Mid-Week NCAA Baseball: NU vs. #19 Maryland, Towson vs. UMBCIn this episode, Joey recaps what happened in Game 4 of the Celtics-Sixers series and explains why Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown need to be better in late-game scenarios. He moves onto talking about the Suns-Nuggets series, Heat-Knicks series and Warriors-Lakers series. He gives an in-depth look at Jimmy Butler’s historical performances against the Celtics in the playoffs. Joey mentions that Josh Okogie and Torrey Craig have been no-shows against the Nuggets, unlike the Clippers series.At the midpoint, he is joined by the sports wizard Paul to talk about the Kentucky Derby and Mage’s im...2023-05-141h 30Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 150 (5/2/23): Bruins Collapse, Islanders Fall to CAR, NHL Playoff Forecast, Future of Bs & Isles, Celtics Lose Game 1, NBA Playoff Update, Duran & Verdugo’s Breakout Seasons, Outlook for MetsIn this episode, Joey is joined by Dan “the Man” Behrens, the King of Hasbrouck Heights, in the WZBC studio. They start off talking about the Bruins’ devastating Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers and each give their takes on what went wrong. Joey makes the case that it is the biggest disappointment in Boston sports history. After that, the duo goes in-depth on the New York Islanders and their series loss to the Hurricanes. During this segment, Dan gives his outlook for the Islanders in free agency. Additionally, Joey and Dan discuss what the Bruins need to do in the...2023-05-031h 04Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 144 (4/26/23): Clippers Fall To Suns in Game 5, End of Season Reaction, The Future of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Respect For Russell Westbrook, Giving Thanks to The ClippersIn this episode, Joey delivers a gloomy, early-morning postgame reaction to the Clippers’ season-ending Game 5 loss to the Suns on the road. Despite falling down by 20 points with 11 minutes to go, the Clippers battled and were only trailing by two with two minutes to go. Joey explains why he is proud of the Clippers and thanks them for giving it their all. He assesses the future of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as they only have one year left on their current deals. Joey goes in-depth on Russell Westbrook’s heroism during the playoffs and praises him for never givi...2023-04-2630 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 143 (4/25/23): Jarren Duran Effect, Butler’s 56-Point Masterpiece, Westbrook’s Hustle, Edwards & Fox Shine, Bruins Up 3-1, NHL Playoff Update, Flowers’ Draft StockIn his fourth-to-last Tuesday night show of the semester, Joey starts off by breaking down the recent play of the Red Sox and praises Jarren Duran for his great offensive production over the past week. After that, he moves onto the NBA Playoffs and talks about Jimmy Butler’s 56-point performance against Milwaukee in Game 4, along with an outline of Anthony Edwards, Russell Westbrook and De’Aaron Fox’s clutch playoff runs. Following that, he is joined by the sports guru Mike Hurley who comes on to talk about the Boston Bruins and their 3-1 lead over Florida. Joey explai...2023-04-2652 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 140 (4/21/23): NBA News: Nick Nurse Fired, Casey & Silas Out in DET & HOU | Northeastern Baseball’s 12-3 Victory over #15 UConn: Sirota and Maldonado Crush Two Homers ApieceIn this episode, Joey starts out by breaking down the news that the Toronto Raptors are firing head coach Nick Nurse after five years with the team. The former NBA Head Coach of the Year recipient was fired in a similar fashion to Dwane Casey in 2018 by Toronto. Following that, he talks about the Detroit Pistons moving on from Casey as head coach and the Houston Rockets relieving Stephen Silas of his duties as head coach. He mentions Ime Udoka, Frank Vogel and Nick Nurse as potential candidates to take over in Houston. After that, Joey praises Northeastern baseball...2023-04-2110 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 139 (4/21/23): Clippers vs. Suns Game 3 Recap, Kawhi Leonard’s Injury, Russell Westbrook and Norman Powell Stepping Up, Do or Die Game 4 PreviewIn this episode, Joey talks about what went wrong in Game 2 for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Phoenix Suns. Following that, he recaps what happened in the Clippers’ devastating Game 3 loss last night. He talks about Kawhi Leonard’s absence and how it led to Norman Powell and Russell Westbrook stepping up. Despite the loss, Joey explains why he is proud of the team and how it would be a much different series with Leonard and Paul George healthy. He breaks down why he supports Westbrook more than any player in the NBA and defends him against people who...2023-04-2116 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Episode 135 (4/12/23): NBA Play-In Preview, Jimmy Butler’s Playoff Dominance, NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (Top 5 Picks), Tampa Bay Rays 10-0 Start, Duvall's Injury, MLB Pitch ClockIn this episode, Joey starts out by previewing the NBA Play-In Tournament and giving his picks for each game. He breaks down why Jimmy Butler is one of the most valuable players in the NBA everytime the playoffs roll around. Joey weighs in on the chaos in the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room and reveals why it is a bad look for Rudy Gobert as a teammate and as a player. Following that, he provides live coverage of the Baseball Beanpot championship game between Harvard and BC, in which the Eagles won the game off of a walk-off home run...2023-04-131h 39Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Episode 133 (4/4/23): Intramural Flag Football Recap, In-Depth Look at the Red Sox Start to the Season, Islanders & Bruins Playoff Outlooks, Masters Predictions, UConn Defeats San Diego StateIn this episode, Joey is joined in the WZBC studio by Boston College athletics superfan John Dziwura, along with the King of Hasbrouck Heights: Dan Behrens. They start off by recapping their Sunday night intramural flag football victory, before diving into the Red Sox and their start to the season. They offer an in-depth analysis of the Red Sox roster and what positions the Sox still need assistance at. After that, they move onto the NHL and discuss where the Islanders and Bruins currently stand in the playoff race. Before leaving the studio, John and Dan give their predictions...2023-04-091h 02Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 122 (3/7/23): NFL Offseason Update - Breakdown of Releases, Franchise Tag Rumors, Unsure Futures of Daniel Jones & Saquon Barkley, Lamar Jackson, Carr to Saints, Geno’s Extension, Rodgers & JetsIn this episode, Joey starts by talking about free agent quarterback Derek Carr signing with the New Orleans Saints, and Geno Smith’s mega extension with the Seattle Seahawks after a great 2022 season. Joey breaks down every transaction in the NFL over the past few days with a thorough recap of every player that was released, including Chiefs DE Frank Clark, Dolphins DB Byron Jones, Titans LT Taylor Lewan and Buccaneers LT Donovan Smith. In addition to that, he summarizes the franchise tag rumors across the NFL and weighs whether or not Daniel Jones and the Giants will reach a...2023-03-0729 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 120 (2/28/23): NU & BC Baseball Update, Red Sox Spring Training, MLB Pitch Clock, BC MBB Beats #6 Virginia | Guest: Sports Guru – Bruins' Win Streak, NHL Trade Deadline Preview, Kane to NYRIn his last episode before spring break, Joey begins by talking about BC and Northeastern baseball both jumping out to 5-1 starts to the season. He highlights the elite performances of Mike Sirota and Danny Crossen for the Huskies, along with Peter Burns and Nick Wang for BC. After that, he recaps what happened in Northeastern’s showdown against the Red Sox on Friday and gives his thoughts on the new MLB rules, including the shift, larger bases, and the pitch clock. Then, he breaks down BC basketball’s huge victory over No. 6 Virginia last week at Conte Forum and...2023-03-021h 44Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 118 (2/21/23): Russell Westbrook Signs With LA Clippers, NBA All-Star Weekend Recap, 2023 Pro Bowl Success, Patriots + Giants Offseason Discussion, Red Sox Spring Training, College BaseballIn this episode, Joey starts off with a 20-minute segment about Russell Westbrook’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and he explains why he believes Russ will fit in well with Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and company. After that, he moves onto recapping the NBA All-Star Weekend and highlights Jayson Tatum’s 55-point performance, the most ever in an All-Star game. Joey goes on a rant about why the NBA needs to find a way to make the game more competitive, like the way the NFL re-envisioned the Pro Bowl with a flag football tournament, among othe...2023-02-221h 27Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 116 (2/14/23) – Super Bowl 57 Breakdown, Beanpot Final & Consolation Recaps, Women’s Beanpot Final Preview, BC Basketball Update, Jones & Barkley, Bruins’ Recent Struggles, Patriots’ Offseason, Free Agent QB ClassIn this Valentine’s Day special, Joey is joined by the sports wizard Paul to break down Super Bowl 57. They go in-depth on the performances of Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, and discuss some of the biggest turning points of the game, including Kadarius Toney’s elite punt return. After that, they transition to recapping the first-ever Beanpot consolation game between BC and BU, and talk about this being a potential turning point for the Eagles to get back on track, after a rough winless stretch. They praise Northeastern goalie Devon Levi for his elite performance and highlight the Husk...2023-02-151h 24Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 103 (1/14/23): Instant Postgame Reaction To Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars' Improbable Comeback over the ChargersIn this episode, Joey provides an instant reaction to the magnificent Jacksonville Jaguars comeback over the Los Angeles Chargers after trailing 27-0, which is the third largest comeback in NFL postseason history. Joey highlights the elite play of Trevor Lawrence in the second half after a shaky first half for the young quarterback. In both of their postseason debuts, Justin Herbert and Lawrence each shined at different points, with Herbert and the Chargers dominating in the first half. However, it was Doug Pederson and the Jaguars who orchestrated a 31-3 run to defeat the Chargers in the Wild Card...2023-01-1521 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 101 (1/13/23): Frozen Fenway Recap | College Football National Championship Game Recap – Stetson Bennett’s Elite Numbers, Is Georgia the New Powerhouse? | Did Alabama Deserve To Be in CFP?In this episode, Joey returns to the podcast to talk about what happened in the Hockey East matchups at Frozen Fenway last week. He breaks down Northeastern’s 4-1 victory over #9 UConn and highlights why this game could be a turning point in Devon Levi and NU’s season. After that, Joey talks about Boston College’s 4-2 victory over UMass Amherst and praises the Eagles for their recent hot streak. Following that, Joey dives into the College Football National Championship game and recaps Georgia’s 65-7 blowout win over TCU. He analyzes the elite play of Georgia quarterback Stetson...2023-01-1421 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 100 (1/9/23): College Football National Championship Preview – Georgia vs. TCU, Recap of CFP Semifinal Games: TCU-Michigan & Ohio State-Georgia, Predictions for Tonight’s Title GameIn this last-minute episode before tonight’s College Football Playoff title game, Joey is joined by the sports guru Mike Hurley to preview the greatly anticipated showdown between TCU and Georgia. The duo give their predictions for the game and highlight the two Heisman finalist quarterbacks from each school. In addition to that, they recap what happened in the College Football Playoff semifinal games between TCU-Michigan and Ohio State-Georgia. Mike and Joey highlight members on each of the two squads and debate which quarterback will have the better game.At the end, Joey mentions that this episode is...2023-01-1023 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 97 (1/5/23): Damar Hamlin, NFL Playoff Picture, NBA Update – Nets’ Hot Streak, De’Aaron Coming Up Clutch, Frustration w/ Clippers, Lakers-Heat, Mitchell’s 71 points | NCAAB: TCU-Baylor & UConn-Providence RecapIn this episode, Joey updates listeners on the condition of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and talks about the progress that Hamlin has made in the last day. Joey praises Zac Taylor and Sean McDermott for their handling of the injury and goes in-depth on what the University of Cincinnati Medical Center has reported about Hamlin’s condition. After that, he explains what the NFL’s options are for AFC Playoff seedings with the Bills-Bengals game being considered a no-contest.Following that, Joey moves onto the NBA and mentions the Brooklyn Nets’ recent hot streak, including a 12-game...2023-01-0645 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 95 (1/1/23): NFL Week 16 Recap + Week 17 Preview, NFL News – JJ Watt’s retirement, Derek Carr’s Benching and Unknown Future in Vegas, Zach Wilson Benched Again, Nathaniel Hackett FiredIn this New Year’s Day special, Joey starts the episode by weighing in on JJ Watt’s retirement, before moving onto quarterback Zach Wilson’s future in New York and Nathaniel Hackett being fired by the Denver Broncos.. After that, he breaks down what happened in last week’s slate of NFL games by highlighting the biggest upsets and best performances. Next, Joey previews Week 17 in the NFL by outlining which games have playoff implications and how teams can clinch playoff spots today, including the New York Giants. At the end, he shares his thoughts about the Derek Carr sit...2023-01-0144 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 84 (12/14/22): Mike Leach’s Legacy, MLB Update & Salary Floor Need, BC & NU Hockey, Celtics-Clippers Recap | Guest: Boston Sports Wizard: BC Hockey/BB/FB, NFL Playoff Picture, NYG, SoxIn the start of this episode, Joey honored Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach’s legacy and praised him for always having the best personality. After that, Joey dives into the biggest free agency moves in the MLB over the last week, including Carlos Correa’s monster deal with the San Francisco Giants. He revisits all of Chaim Bloom’s biggest moves with the Red Sox since 2020 and breaks down why he believes the Mookie Betts trade was not Bloom’s decision, rather it was ownership. However, he touches on what the loss of Xander Bogaerts means for the futu...2022-12-151h 56Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 83 (12/8/22): Instant Reaction to Xander Bogaerts Signing With San Diego, Aaron Judge Stays in the Bronx on New ContractIn this early morning episode, Joey provides an instant reaction about the Boston Red Sox letting shortstop Xander Bogaerts walk to the San Diego Padres on a massive 11-year, $280 million deal. Joey explains why Chaim Bloom may have chosen to let Bogaerts walk, rather than give him a heavy deal like San Diego offered. With 9th-best MLB prospect Marcelo Mayer and 2B Nick Yorke coming up in the next few years, it may have been best to move on from Bogaerts, but at the end of the day, homegrown talent needs to be kept.Then, Joey offers...2022-12-0817 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Episode 82 (12/6/22): BC-UNH BB Recap, College Football News, Deion Sanders to CU, Celtics/Lakers/Clippers/Heat Update, MLB Draft Lottery, MLB Free Agency News, BruinsIn this episode, Joey starts off with what happened in tonight’s loss for BC basketball against UNH at Conte Forum with an overview of their next game on Saturday against Villanova. After that, he compares UNH’s hard play to UMaine and updates listeners on how UMaine has played as of late. Then, Joey switches to the world of college football and discusses Deion Sanders’ move to become the head coach at Colorado. He highlights the astronomical number of how many players are in the transfer portal right now in all of CFB. Following that, Joey jumps to the NB...2022-12-0739 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 80 (12/3/22): College Football Conference Championship Predictions, Joey’s College Football Playoff Rankings, Michael Penix Jr.’s Electric Season for Washington, World Cup Knockout Round Predictions and Group Stage RecapIn his 80th episode, Joey provides his predictions for each of the biggest conference championship games in college football and also outlines his College Football Playoff rankings (before-and-after USC’s loss to Utah). After that, Joey highlights the top-tier play of University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and praises him for his elite season with the Huskies, totaling 29 passing touchdowns and 4,354 passing yards (#1 in the FBS). At the end, he recaps what happened in the Group Stage of the World Cup and breaks down his predictions for every single matchup of the Knockout Round.2022-12-0421 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Episode 79 (11/29/22): Zach Wilson vs. Russell Wilson, Trevor Lawrence’s Progression, MLB Free Agency Predictions In the beginning of this episode, Joey goes off on a rant about the downfall of Zach Wilson and compares the Jets’ situation to the Denver Broncos’ situation with Russell Wilson. He explains why the Broncos are in a much worse situation and have ruined their plans for the present and the future. After that, Joey moves on to talk about Trevor Lawrence's elite march down the field to beat the Baltimore Ravens with impressive throw after impressive throw. Then, Joey breaks down high quarterbacks he would start a franchise with today and analyzes the reason Trevor Lawrence would be i...2022-12-0143 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEp. 74 (11/19/22): UMaine MBB Improves to 3-1, BC MBB Beats George Mason, UMaine-UNH Football Halftime Breakdown, MLB Off-Season Update, Billy Beane Steps Down, Browns-Bills to Detroit, NU HockeyIn this episode, Joey breaks down UMaine’s 93-70 victory over Columbia last night to improve to 3-1 on the season. He highlights Black Bears guard Kellen Tynes’ elite performance which included 21 points and 4 steals. Joey transitions to BC basketball’s huge 15-point victory over George Mason last night. He quickly touches on Northeastern's tough matchup at the Carrier Dome against Syracuse. Then, he talks about what has happened in the first half of UMaine football’s last game of the season against UNH and explains how the Black Bears were screwed over by the referees last week against Albany.2022-11-1932 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 73 (11/16/22): NU & BC B-Ball Update, MACtion | Guest Appearance by Sports Guru – UMaine Athletics is a Wagon, Evaluating Bruins’ Start, NFL Landscape, Sox Off-Season, Top Thanksgiving FoodJoey begins the second night of the back-to-back with an analysis of Northeastern basketball’s loss to Harvard tonight and a recap of their loss to Providence on Saturday. After that, he breaks down BC basketball’s loss to the University of Maine on Monday night and praises the Black Bears for their determination. Joey previews both of the tournaments that each program will be participating in over the next week. Following that, he provides live coverage of Wednesday night MACtion from the Mid-American Football Conference, including the Snow Bowl in Mount Pleasant, Michigan during the Central Michigan-Western Michigan riva...2022-11-181h 29Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 72 (11/15/22): Live in the Studio w/ The King of Dot, The Legend & Cap – Bruins & Celtics Updates, NYC Recap, Sox Needs, AFC vs. NFC Easts | Power Rankings: Sports Movies, Thanksgiving Food & MoreIn this episode, Joey is joined in the WZBC AM studio by three special guests: the King of Dorchester: James Hosea, the legend Mark Walsh, and Jacob "Cap" Curley. They start out by providing insight into the Bruins' electric 14-2 start to the season and the Celtics' huge come-from-behind win over the OKC Thunder last night. They give their takes on which teams the Celtics should fear most in the East besides Milwaukee. After that, Mark, Jacob and Joey dive into their weekend trip to New York City with highlights, their favorite places they visited, and funny stories. Moreover...2022-11-161h 42Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 71 (11/13/22): Live from MetLife Stadium - New York Giants-Houston Texans Preview, Predictions from Joey and The Starting FiveIn this brief episode, Joey previews the Giants-Texans Week 10 showdown from the MetLife Stadium parking lot. Joey is joined by Jacob “Cap” Curley, the legend Mark Walsh, the hockey prodigy Paul Guerard and Tom Brady superfan Ryan Walsh. They each provide score predictions for the game with insight into their choices.2022-11-1603 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 69 (11/1/22): BK Baller & Will Manzi Join The Show – NFL Trade Deadline Recap, Brooklyn Nets Rollercoaster, Zappe-Jones, Judge’s Future, MACtion, Robotic Umpires, Halloween Candy Rankings 2.0In this special episode, Joey starts by recapping what happened during the NFL Trade Deadline and gives his takes on the biggest moves. He highlights the start of midweek MACtion (Mid-American Conference) football with Kent State hosting Ball State tonight, along with Ohio hosting Buffalo. After that, he previews tonight’s Game 3 showdown of the World Series with a rundown of each team’s lineup and the starting pitchers for each club. Joey provides live updates of both the MAC games and Game 3 of the World Series.Then, Joey is joined by iconic sports radio personality Will Manz...2022-11-022h 09Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Ep. 65 (10/25/22): Phillies-Astros World Series Preview, Giants Hold 6-1 Record, Revisiting Gettleman’s Tenure As Giants GM, NFC (B)East, Zappe vs. Jones | With Call-Ins from Boston LegendsIn this episode, Joey previews the Phillies-Astros World Series matchup with predictions and a breakdown of statistics from each team’s top players over the MLB Playoffs. Then, he transitions to the New York Football Giants and praises Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley for their elite starts to the season, leading the Giants to a 6-1 record. He provides an in-depth analysis into the statistics of Jones and Barkley, Dave Gettleman’s two most criticized moves. Joey goes on a rant about Gettleman’s four-year tenure as the Giants general manager and reflects on some of his biggest moves. He tak...2022-10-261h 48Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Episode 56 (10/12/22): MLB Wild Card Recap + Divisional Series Preview, Sox Offseason Needs | Guest Appearance From The Legend: NU Hockey, Bruins Season Preview, Jones vs. ZappeJoey begins this episode by recapping what happened in the Wild Card round of the MLB Playoffs and talks about who won each Game 1 matchup of the Divisional Series round. Joey provides his predictions for each matchup and how many games he thinks each team will win in. After that, he touches on the end of the Red Sox season and points out what they need to do in the offseason.Then, Joey is joined for a special guest appearance by the legend Mark Walsh. Mark comes on to talk about the start of the Northeastern University...2022-10-1349 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) Episode 54 (9/30/22): Red Sox Update, Judge Hits 61st HR, Mets-Braves Battle For NL East Title, BC-Louisville Football Preview, BC-Maine & BC-FSU Recaps, Everett High-BC High PreviewIn this action-packed episode, Joey starts out by talking about the Red Sox and highlights their three-game win streak, Alex Verdugo’s nine-game hit streak and Triston Casas starting to get hot at the plate. After that, he weighs in on Aaron Judge hitting his 61st home run of the season and breaks down his video game numbers from this year. Then, Joey talks about the dominance of Shohei Ohtani at the plate and on the mound and mentions Ohtani’s near no-hitter from last night. Following that, Joey weighs in on the race for the NL East and prev...2022-09-3028 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports Podcast(WZBC) E53 (9/30/22): College Hockey 2022-2023 Season Preview - Joey’s Big Return To Studio, NU’s Stacked Returning Roster, New Era of BC Hockey, AIC’s Dominance, Conference Winner PredictionsJoey makes his long-awaited return to the WZBC AM studio and delivers an in-depth preview of the 2022-2023 NCAA Hockey season. He talks mostly about Northeastern (1:05-12:27), Boston College (12:28-18:18), and AIC (18:24-25:21). Joey dives into marquee opponents for each program, star returning players, key losses and key additions, and how he believes each team will perform this year. He gives his predictions for the winners of all six Division I conferences and forecasts an early Frozen Four Finals matchup.2022-09-3030 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 46 (9/10/22): NFL Season Preview - Predictions for NFL Awards, New York Giants Season Preview With A Schedule Breakdown, Previewing Daniel Jones’ Breakout SeasonIn this episode, Joey previews the 2022 NFL Season with a ton of predictions for every NFL Award, from Most Valuable Player (MVP) to Comeback Player of The Year. He lists out every player he believes will be the winner, while also highlighting some runner-ups and a few dark horse candidates to keep your eye on. After that, Joey previews the season for the New York Giants with a game-by-game prediction and provides a forecast for what he believes their record will be, in comparison to what their ceiling, floor and realistic records are. Following that, he explains...2022-09-1045 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 43 (8/31/22): Orioles Call Up Gunnar Henderson, Red Sox DFA Sawamura & Davis, No Changes for Sox in 2023, LA Dodgers’ Continual DominanceIn this episode, Joey reacts to the Baltimore Orioles calling up infielder Gunnar Henderson, the #2 prospect in the MLB Top 100 Prospects. He talks about where the Orioles are right now in the race for a Wild Card spot in the American League and how Henderson’s call-up was at the right time. After that, he discusses the Red Sox designating relievers Hirokazu Sawamura and Austin Davis for assignment after two seasons with the club. Joey also touches on the report that manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom will be retained for the 2023 season. Following that, he br...2022-08-3123 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 42 (8/29/22): New York Giants 53-Man Roster Predictions, Giants-Jets Recap, Brian Daboll’s Offensive SuccessIn this episode, Joey breaks down all 53 players he believes should make the New York Giants roster. With the Giants having to trim their roster from 80 players to 53 by tomorrow at 4 p.m., he provides an outline of every player he would like to see on the team with a breakdown of how many players at every position. In addition to that, Joey recaps yesterday’s preseason finale against the Jets and talks about the Giants having the best offense in the NFL during the preseason and gives a ton of credit to Brian Daboll. 2022-08-3020 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 41 (8/26/22): Final Episode of the Summer - Instant Reaction to Julio Rodriguez’s 14-year Extension With SeattleIn this episode, Joey provides an instant reaction to Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez’s 14-year extension, worth up to $450+ million and $200 million guaranteed. Joey highlights the reasons that it can be a great deal even though he has played just 108 games at the Major League level, considering paying a player early can save a team money in the long run like Ronald Acuna Jr.’s deal with Atlanta. Joey explains why he wishes the Red Sox paid Rafael Devers earlier with Acuna and Rays star Wander Franco as examples for being paid early. A note from Joey...2022-08-2606 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 40 (8/26/22): Long Overdue MLB Trade Deadline Recap With Analysis Behind Each Deal, Juan Soto to the Padres, Washington Builds For The Future, Recap of Red Sox Trades, Winners & LosersIn this long overdue and long-awaited episode, Joey breaks down what happened at the MLB Trade Deadline at the beginning of this month. He starts out with the Washington Nationals’ blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres, sending superstar outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell to the Padres for an absolute haul of young players and prospects. Joey explains why he is a fan of the deal for both teams and goes over each player and their statistics from 2022. In addition to that, Joey talks about the other biggest deals, including Luis Castillo being traded to the Ma...2022-08-2642 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE39 (8/24/22): Preview of Sox-Jays Game, Dalbec's First Start at SS, MLB 2023 Schedule Release, Breakdown of Formatting & Matchups, Sox Key Opponents, USA’s WBC Coaching StaffJoey starts this quick episode by talking about the Red Sox’s 9-3 loss to the Blue Jays from last night and mentioning the absence of Tommy Pham, Xander Bogaerts and Christian Arroyo causing Bobby Dalbec to make his first Major League start at shortstop tonight. Joey rattles off the Sox lineup which includes Dalbec at shortstop and Kiké Hernandez at second base (0:27). The Sox currently stand 7 games out of the last wild card spot in the American League. He previews Brayan Bello’s first start since July 24th, which was also against Toronto (3:37).He breaks down the 2...2022-08-2418 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE38 (8/23/22): Today’s News in Sports - Durant Staying in Brooklyn, Saban’s Extension, Albert Pujols, Angels Owner Arte Moreno Will Explore Selling Club, Why Ballmer Should Be Next OwnerIn this episode, Joey breaks down all of today’s biggest news in the world of sports, from Kevin Durant’s decision to stay in Brooklyn, all the way to Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno announcing that he will explore selling the franchise after 20 years as owner. He begins with the report that Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant will stay and remove his trade request after meeting with owner Joe Tsai, head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks in Los Angeles (0:36). Joey mentions Brooklyn’s deep returning roster and goes over their entire depth chart and projec...2022-08-2353 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 37 (8/22/22): The Sports Guru’s Return - Ranking All 32 NFL Starting Quarterbacks and Highlighting Notable Backups, Which Jones Will Have The Better Season: Daniel or Mac?The sports guru Mike Hurley returns to the podcast with his elite expertise and football knowledge to help break down all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks with Joey based on how they think each signal-caller will perform this year. Joey and Mike start out by ranking their top 5 quarterbacks in order from 1 through 5 (2:06-12:27) and (12:28-20:30).After that, the next tier they discuss is which quarterbacks sit in the 6 through 10 range (20:33-28:10) and then, the 11 through 20 domain (28:11-1:06:00). During that segment of quarterbacks 11-20, they go on a 10-minute rant on Daniel Jones and where Joey has him placed...2022-08-231h 35Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 36 (8/21/22): New York Giants Instant Postgame Reaction, QB Davis Webb and WR Alex Bachman Lead G-Men To 25-22 Victory In Final Minute, QB1 Daniel Jones' Sharp NightJoey delivers an instant reaction to the New York Giants’ electric victory over the Cincinnati Bengals and discusses the unreal performances of QB Davis Webb and WR Alex Bachman, two players who rallied the offense down the field in a clutch two-minute drill. He highlights some of the biggest plays of the game, including a 15-yard touchdown reception to Bachman from Webb with under a minute to go, giving the Giants the lead. This was the second week in a row that Webb led the Giants down the field for a game-winning drive.Joey also talks about ho...2022-08-2211 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE35 (8/21/22): The Struggling Yankees, Baltimore’s Bright Future, Breaking Down How The Dodgers Are Built To Win Now & In Future, Pujols Heats Up, Arroyo & Verdugo Stay Hot, WBC UpdateIn this episode, Joey starts out by analyzing the numbers behind the Yankees and their continuous struggles (0:20). He highlights the Baltimore Orioles holding six prospects in the MLB’s Top 100 Prospects (6:43) and explains how they are set up perfectly for years to come (3:20). After that, he praises the Dodgers for their ability to build for contending now (15:44-17:55) and for the future as they hold the highest payroll in the MLB and have a league-best seven prospects in the MLB’s Top 100 Prospects (12:40). Joey examines the Dodgers payroll (15:25) and points out a handful of players that could be off thei...2022-08-2242 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 34 (8/19/22): Patriots-Giants Recap, Giants Win 23-21, Joe Judge vs. Matt Patricia, NFL’s Most Underrated CB Adoree’ Jackson, Patriots-Panthers & Giants-Bengals PreviewsIn this episode, Joey breaks down last Thursday’s preseason opener between the Patriots and Giants at Gillette Stadium where New York won 23-21 on a last-second field goal by Graham Gano (0:43). He highlights the good (23:43-27:19), the bad (27:20-32:11), and which players stood out for both the Giants (1:44) and Patriots (32:12-35:33). Joey mentions the possibility of QB Tyrod Taylor getting reps with the first-team offense in Sunday’s game against the Bengals (25:24) and he explains why it is necessary since Daniel Jones has had his injury struggles. In addition to that, he explores what went wrong in the Joe...2022-08-2048 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 33 (8/19/22): Boston Park League Finals Game 4 Recap, Boston Athletics Even Up Series, Chris DeGiacomo’s Clutch Two-Run Home Run and A Full Breakdown of His College Statistics & AccoladesIn this episode, Joey breaks down what happened in Game 4 of the Boston Park League Championship at Town Field last night (0:07). The Boston Athletics won the game by a score of 8-2 and evened up the series score to two games apiece (0:50).A’s outfielder Chris DeGiacomo had a terrific game on the field defensively in center field and at the dish, smoking a 2-run home run in the 5th inning (1:41-4:14). Joey outlines why this Game 4 victory was so important and lists the schedule for the remainder of the series (4:15-5:21) Joey revisits DeGiacomo’s do...2022-08-1914 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 32 (8/18/22): NBA Schedule Release, Highlighting of Notable Games, Full Breakdown Of The Clippers and Celtics Schedules, LeBron James’ New Extension with LakersWith the 2022-2023 NBA Schedule being released yesterday, Joey uses today’s episode to talk about notable games across the league, including the 76ers visiting Boston and the Lakers traveling to Golden State on Opening Night, October 18th. He breaks down the Christmas Day matchups, which teams have the most nationally televised games and which teams have the easiest and hardest schedules according to Tankathon. After that, Joey transitions to the Los Angeles Clippers schedule and dives into how many back-to-backs they have, their longest road trip, their longest homestand and which teams the Clippers will play th...2022-08-1834 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 31 (8/17/22): Rutschman’s Positive Effect on Orioles, Texas Rangers Clean House, Oakland A’s Exemplify Need For MLB Salary Floor, Rant On A’s Payroll & Attendance Rate, NFL Training Camp NewsIn this episode, Joey starts by talking about the Orioles holding the 7th best record in the MLB since rookie catcher Adley Rutschman’s debut on May 21st. He mentions the Red Sox’s 5-3 victory over the Pirates last night in Pittsburgh and highlights Alex Verdugo’s success as the cleanup hitter over the last 9 games. Joey talks about Pirates 1B Michael Chavis who will play against the Red Sox for the first time since being traded to Pittsburgh last July at the MLB trade deadline in 2021. Then, Joey moves onto the Texas Rangers who fired manager Chris Woodwa...2022-08-1841 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 30 (8/16/22): Red Sox-Yankees Series Recap, Johnny Cueto’s Resurgence in Chicago, Walker Buehler’s Injury, Jacob DeGrom’s Dominance, NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap, Zach Wilson’s InjuryJoey starts the episode by talking about the Red Sox-Yankees series from this past weekend, Boston’s first AL East series win of the year (1-10-1). He highlights the return of Kiké Hernandez and Rob Refsnyder who will both be back in the three-game series against Pittsburgh. He breaks down the struggles of Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez with analysis and statistics behind each of their recent performances over the last two weeks. Then, Joey transitions to storylines across the MLB, from Johnny Cueto’s resurgence as a White Sox, to the Yankees falling to 7-13 i...2022-08-1727 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 29 (8/13/22): MLB News, Fernando Tatis’ Suspension, Dairy Queen Curse, Chris Sale Fractures Wrist, MLB Power Rankings, World Baseball Classic CommitmentsJoey begins the episode by talking about Fernando Tatis Jr.’s 80-game suspension for use of clostebol and violating the MLB’s performance-enhancing drug (PEDs) restrictions. Not only will Tatis miss the remainder of the season and the 2022 playoffs, but he will also miss the first 42 games of the 2023 season as well. Next, Joey questions whether or not the Dairy Queen Curse, which was first mentioned by Bob Nightengale, is real. Bryce Harper and Tim Anderson, who were featured in the same Dairy Queen (DQ) commercial, have both been plagued by injuries. In addition to that, the other MLB and...2022-08-1436 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 28 (8/11/22): Patriots-Giants Preview, Who Is Playing For Both Teams, Players to Keep An Eye onIn this episode, Joey gives a quick breakdown of his predictions for tonight’s preseason opener for the Giants and the Patriots. He talks about who is playing for each team and who he looks forward to seeing play with a few players on each side to keep your eye on. Joey explains why he thinks the Giants will win tonight and gives a score prediction. 2022-08-1208 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 27- Part 2 (8/11/22): Falmouth Commodores, CCBL Finals Predictions, Bruins Season Predictions after Bergeron & Krejci Re-Sign, Durant-Celtics Rumors, Red Sox Struggles, Pats-Giants PreviewIn the second half of this episode, they recap the Falmouth Commodores’ season in the Cape Cod Baseball League (0:00-11:30). During this segment, they relive their unstoppable elite QB-WR connection from the good old days (10:30-11:30). They highlight some of the best Falmouth players, including Colby Halter who led the entire league with 7 home runs. They give their predictions for the rest of the CCBL Finals matchup between the Bourne Braves and the Brewster Whitecaps (11:31-15:00). Following that, Joey and Liam transition back to hockey (15:01-20:10) and examine the injuries to many key Bruins players, of whom include Charlie Mc...2022-08-1256 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 27- Part 1 (8/11/22): The Hockey Icon’s Debut on the Podcast: Concordia Hockey Freshman Season Recap, Sophomore Season Preview, Concordia’s Elite Sports ConnectionsIn this episode, Joey is joined by Concordia University of Ann Arbor defenseman and hockey icon Liam Kenney for a special guest appearance (1:13). Liam comes on to talk about all-things sports, from what it is like playing hockey in Michigan to working for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer.In part one of this episode, Liam discusses how his freshman season went (1:48), from what he learned on the ice to the transition to learning in the classroom as a sports business major. Liam rewinds back to his first career goal which came...2022-08-1200 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 26 (8/5/22): Long Overdue 2022 NHL Draft Recap of Top-10 Picks, Juraj Slafkovsky Selected First Overall, Winners/Losers, Steals of Draft, Northeastern Leads NCAAH w/ 7 SelectionsIn this long-awaited and long overdue NHL Draft recap, Joey breaks down the top 10 picks of the 2022 NHL Draft with background information and key statistics behind each selection (0:13-12:56). Slovakian star forward Juraj Slafkovsky was selected with the first overall pick by the Montreal Canadiens (0:21) and although it was a surprise to many, Joey explains why he believes Slafkovsky was the right choice by Montreal general manager Kent Hughes (2:20). In addition to that, Joey highlights his winners (12:56-22:34) and losers (22:35-23:32) of the NHL Draft, which include strong drafts by the Buffalo Sabres, Seattle Kraken, and the Canadiens. He...2022-08-0541 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 25 (8/4/22): Reaction to Celtics Trade Offer for Kevin Durant, Preview of the Annual NFL Hall of Fame Game, Deebo Samuel’s Contract Extension, Miami Dolphins Punished for TamperingJoey reacts to the reported trade offer from a week or so ago that included a Celtics’ trade package centered around Jaylen Brown for Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant (0:32-11:32). He explains why he would hold onto Brown instead of making that deal with the Nets. In addition to that, he discusses the everlasting legacies of former Celtics legend Bill Russell (11:33-13:16) and former voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 seasons Vin Scully (13:17-15:45), both of whom the sports world unfortunately lost over the past week.After that, Joey previews tonight’s NFL Hall of Fame...2022-08-0536 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 23 (8/2/22): MLB Trade Deadline Predictions, Potential Juan Soto Trade Packages, Best Players Available on Trade Block, Buyers/SellersIn this MLB Trade Deadline preview, Joey breaks down three potential trade packages for Nationals superstar outfielder Juan Soto with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals as the three final candidates. He highlights some of the biggest prospects necessary to trade in each deal in order to land Soto. After that, Joey lists other names to keep your eye on ahead of today’s 6 PM deadline with Cubs C Willson Contreras, Nationals 1B Josh Bell, Red Sox DH J.D. Martinez, and Angels starter Noah Syndergaard as some of the biggest names available. He an...2022-08-0220 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 22 (7/29/22): Revisiting Biggest Red Sox Trades, MLB Trade Deadline & Headlines, Ohtani & Soto Trade Rumors, Djokovic Dominates Wimbledon Again, & NFL NewsIn this episode, Joey begins by discussing what the Red Sox need to do at the MLB Trade Deadline on Tuesday. He lists all of the Red Sox’s expiring contracts and outlines why the Red Sox may need to tear it up and move J.D. Martinez and Nate Eovaldi, among others, if they do not plan on re-signing them after the season ends. Then, Joey revisits all of Chaim Bloom’s biggest trades (Mookie Betts to the Dodgers, Andrew Benintendi to the Royals, Michael Chavis to the Pirates, Hunter Renfroe to the Brewers), and decides whether or not...2022-07-301h 16Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 21 (7/23/22): Red Sox Disastrous Record-Breaking 28-5 Loss to Toronto, NBA Free Agency Update 2.0, Defending Russell Westbrook (Again), NBA Summer League RecapIn this episode, Joey goes off on the Red Sox for their abysmal performance and 28-5 loss on Friday night at Fenway Park, which included a misplayed fly ball to center field that turned into an inside-the-park grand slam. He breaks down statistics of how poor the Sox have performed over the last three weeks and explains why he believes Chaim Bloom and the front office need to be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline on August 2nd. After ripping the Red Sox on a 25-minute rant, he touches upon trade rumors surrounding Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto.2022-07-231h 10Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE19 (7/21/22): MLB Draft Recap - Top-15 Pick Breakdown, Winners and Losers of Day 1, Teams With The Best Overall Drafts, Underrated Gems and Steals, Northeastern and BC’s 7 Total SelectionsIn this episode, Joey starts out by outlining how the MLB Draft works, from how many rounds there are to compensation picks to competitive balance selections, and all the way to how contracts work with the assigned bonus pool of each team (0:16). After that, he recaps the first 15 picks of the draft with analysis and statistics behind selection, beginning with correctly predicting Jackson Holliday going 1st overall to the Baltimore Orioles (6:32). Then, he transitions to his surprise picks of Day 1 (25:13), along with his winners (42:30) and losers of Day 1 (52:44).Following that, Joey discusses which teams he believes had...2022-07-211h 36Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 17 (7/18/22): Juan Soto’s Unlikely Future With Washington, Home Run Derby Preview, Best Players Available Heading into Day 2 of the MLB DraftIn this episode, Joey starts out by talking about Juan Soto denying the Washington Nationals’ 15-year, $440 million dollar contract extension. Then, he discusses the Home Run Derby and previews each matchup, while giving his predictions for the winner. At the end, Joey highlights his best players available heading into today, Day 2 of the MLB Draft.2022-07-1928 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE15 (7/12/22): MLB Special - Red Sox-Yankees Recap, Verdugo’s Late-Game Heroics, All-Star Game Rosters & Current HR Derby Field, Orioles Win 8 Straight, Return of World Baseball Classic in 2023In this special, Joey talks about all things baseball-related, from the recent performances of the Red Sox to Chris Sale’s season debut tonight in Tampa Bay, and to the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2023.He starts off the episode by talking about Brayan Bello’s first two starts in the big leagues (1:28) and what to expect in Chris Sale’s season debut (5:24). Joey updates listeners on the Red Sox current injuries and how each injured player has been progressing, including Nate Eovaldi, Rafael Devers, Garrett Whitlock, Matt Barnes, Rich Hill, James Paxton, Chris Sale, and ot...2022-07-141h 12Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE13 (7/6/22): NBA Free Agency Update, Brayan Bello’s Long-Awaited MLB Debut, Joey Chestnut Wins 15th Title, & Baker Mayfield Traded to CarolinaJoey breaks down the start of NBA free agency with details on half of the biggest signings and extensions thus far (1:17), including reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokic signing the largest contract in NBA history (6:43), Bradley Beal’s supermax extension with the Washington Wizards (10:08), the Los Angeles Clippers continuing to strengthen their already unmatched depth by re-signing Amir Coffey and Nic Batum to new contracts (16:05), and Zion Williamson signing a rookie max extension with the New Orleans Pelicans (24:25). In his next episode, he will finish the second half of the most significant moves through the first week. After that, he pr...2022-07-0744 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE12 (7/5/22): Brad Stevens’ Hot Start to Offseason (Gallinari & Brogdon), Gobert Trade, Brooklyn's Rollercoaster Ride, Breakdown of Late Struggles from Red Sox's Big 3Joey begins the episode by discussing the Celtics signing Danilo Gallinari after he was bought out by the San Antonio Spurs (1:01). Then, he breaks down the Celtics sending Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith, and a 2023 first-round pick to the Indiana Pacers for star guard Malcolm Brogdon (4:24). He explains why Brogdon is such a steal (5:55), considering the package that the Celtics gave up in return (11:00). Joey analyzes why the two additions of Brogdon and Gallinari will help solve huge needs for the Celtics (13:23): bench scoring (21:54) and bench depth (15:55), free-throw shooting (19:42), and turnover woes (22:40). He explains why the bench immediately becomes better...2022-07-0655 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE11 (6/30/22): Colorado Wins Stanley Cup, NBA Draft Recap, Durant’s Trade Request & NBA’s Free Agency, Clippers’ Unmatched Depth, NFL News, Ohtani & MLB Update, & US Open RecapJoey delivers his most jam-packed and eventful episode by covering all of the four major sports, from Colorado winning the Stanley Cup Final to the NBA Draft and breaking the news of Kevin Durant’s trade request out of Brooklyn, to Terry McLaurin signing a three-year extension with Washington, all the way to Shohei Ohtani’s excellence on the mound. He starts off by recapping what happened in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals to hand the Avalanche their third championship in franchise history (1:21). After that, he moves onto recapping the NBA Draft’s lottery picks (10:54) and offers his winner...2022-07-011h 41Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 7 (6/23/22): NBA Finals Recap and Breakdown of Key Stats, Kyrie Irving’s Future With Brooklyn, Defending Russell Westbrook, & NBA Draft Preview with a 14-Pick Mock Draft and AnalysisJoey recaps how Games 5 and 6 went in the NBA Finals (2:01) and breaks down what caused the Celtics to lose the series (15:06) and what propelled Golden State to their fourth title in the last eight seasons (13:20). He goes in depth on Jayson Tatum’s struggles in the NBA Finals as a whole (30:31) and in crunch time (43:46), and highlights the Celtics’ bench failing to contribute in the final two games (19:00). In addition to that, he praises Steph Curry’s excellence in the Finals (41:57) and offers statistics into how key players on each side performed overall in all six games (38:02), including Andrew Wiggin...2022-06-241h 46Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastE6 (6/13/22): NHL Playoffs Update & Stanley Cup Finals Preview, MLB News (Angels’ 14-game skid & Yankees), Red Sox West Coast Trip, & NBA Finals Game 4Joey starts this episode by recapping how the Eastern and Western Conference Finals finished between the Oilers-Avalanche and Lightning-Rangers series (0:58). He previews the Stanley Cup Finals matchup of Colorado-Tampa Bay (10:12) and gives his predictions for who he thinks will hoist the Stanley Cup at the end of the series. Then, he moves onto top headlines within the MLB over the past week (11:01), including the Angels snapping their 14-game losing streak (11:24), Shohei Ohtani’s excellence on the mound against the Red Sox (14:02), Joe Maddon and Joe Girardi being relieved of their managerial duties, and the Yankees holding the best record in...2022-06-1456 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 5 (6/10/22): NBA Finals Recap of Games 1 through 3 & Game 4 Preview, Opinion of Draymond Green’s PodcastJoey breaks down how the NBA Finals has unraveled so far with insight into each game and an analysis of key performances and statistics behind each contest. He discusses the role of Draymond Green’s podcast and explains why he believes it is not a reason that the Warriors are down in the series. Joey highlights the importance of Robert Williams III and provides reasoning as to why he sees Time Lord as the most significant player on the Celtics roster. At the end, he previews tonight’s Game 4 showdown at the TD Garden and predicts who he thinks will...2022-06-1128 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 4 (6/3/22): College Baseball Special - Northeastern Baseball’s Performance in the CAA Tournament, Preview of the Regional Matchups & Predictions for the NCAA TournamentJoey opens up this College Baseball special with a complete breakdown of every game that Northeastern played in at the CAA Tournament (0:25). He discusses all of the key moments and offers statistics of how the Huskies performed in each game and in the tournament overall (18:15). Then, Joey reflects on the 2022 Northeastern season as a whole (21:51) and talks about how bright of a future there is in Brookline for NU baseball (25:56). Following that, he thanks the seniors for always showing up to play and never giving up, despite battling injuries or being down in games. He highlights the best performances...2022-06-041h 10Primetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 3 (6/2/22): Update on the Red Sox, Celtics-Heat Recap, NBA Finals Preview, USA Hockey's Performance in the IIHF Tournament, & Game 1 of the NHL Conference Finals MatchupsJoey begins the episode by breaking down the Red Sox recent struggles against the Orioles and Reds (1:21), and highlights which players have been hot and not so hot at the plate. After that, he recaps the Celtics-Heat series (10:26), including Games 5 through 7. In addition to that, Joey previews Game 1 of the NBA Finals which tips off tonight at 9 p.m and discusses what to expect from the Golden State Warriors and their star players (25:34). Then, he moves on to the IIHF Men’s Hockey World Championship Tournament (36:17) and covers how the United States performed, including their bronze medal game loss to...2022-06-0352 minPrimetime Sports PodcastPrimetime Sports PodcastEpisode 1 (5/24/22): The Red Sox Hot Streak, Breakdown of the NHL Playoffs, Celtics Even Up the ECF, and Preview of Northeastern Baseball’s Matchup vs. William and Mary in the CAA TournamentJoey begins the podcast’s premiere episode by breaking down Trevor Story’s explosive last week at the plate and analyzing how the Red Sox have fared since Alex Cora shaved his beard on May 10th (1:21). He offers deep insight into how the Sox have performed offensively and on the mound, with tons of statistics and analytics to back it up. After that, Joey moves onto the NHL Playoffs (37:09) and dives into his predictions for the Second Round, including his matchup projection for the Stanley Cup Finals. Following that, he recaps Game 3 and Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals betw...2022-05-251h 30The Playbook w/ Joey and ZachThe Playbook w/ Joey and ZachPlaybook Week 21 - 5/11/22Joey and Zach begin their final episode of the semester with analysis of the Celtics-Bucks series, prior to Game 5 in Boston (2:05). After that, Joey updates the audience on how the Bruins-Hurricanes series has unraveled and what is at stake in Thursday night’s Game 6 showdown (14:23). Then, he touches on Stellwagen softball’s recent outing on Monday night (18:28) and the Red Sox’s Monday night victory against the Braves (20:56). He explains why the Sox have been failing to close out games and why the starting pitching has not been the issue. Following that, he provides coverage on Northeastern baseball winning seven...2022-05-121h 18The Playbook w/ Joey and ZachThe Playbook w/ Joey and ZachPlaybook Week 20 - 5/4/22Joey and Zach begin their 22nd episode with a bang by bringing on two of their star teammates, John Dziwura (BC hockey fanatic) and Christian Koutsoubis (Coach K), to recap how the playoffs unfolded in intramural softball. After that, Joey analyzes how Northeastern and BC baseball have performed over the last two weeks and breaks down Stellwagen softball’s nail-biter matchup from Tuesday night against Darcy’s which included a near-miraculous comeback. Then, they discuss the Celtics’ huge bounceback victory last night at home against the Bucks in Game 2 and provide their predictions for the rest of the series. Follow...2022-05-051h 09The Playbook w/ Joey and ZachThe Playbook w/ Joey and ZachPlaybook Week 19 - 4/27/22Joey and Zach begin the episode by breaking down the Celtics’ electric sweep of the Brooklyn Nets and give their predictions for the rest of the NBA Playoffs. Secondly, they update everyone on how their season for intramural sports has gone and recap Monday night’s huge softball win in the regular season finale. After that, Joey talks about his full 32-pick first round mock draft for tomorrow night’s NFL Draft (trades not included) and highlights his ideal draft scenario for the New York Giants. Then, Zach gives his 10-pick mock draft and discusses who he would like to see...2022-04-281h 09The Playbook w/ Joey and ZachThe Playbook w/ Joey and ZachPlaybook Week 18 - 4/23/22Joey and Zach begin the episode by covering the Celtics-Nets playoffs series and giving insight into tonight’s Game 3 showdown in Brooklyn. After that, the BC and Boston sports wizard and BC alum Paul from Southie joins the show for a second week in a row as a guest to cover all things sports, from how the Red Sox have looked early in the season, to Jerry York’s retirement, to Marc McLaughlin’s hot start for the Bruins in the NHL, to Earl Grant’s first season as BC’s basketball coach, to Phil Jurkovec and his expectations for BC foo...2022-04-241h 31The Playbook w/ Joey and ZachThe Playbook w/ Joey and ZachPlaybook Week 16 - 4/6/22Joey and Zach begin this week’s episode by recapping the end of both the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments. After that, they give their predictions for how the NBA playoffs will go for both Celtics and the LA Clippers, and dive into the Bruins’ continuous hot streak. Following that, St. Michael’s College star pitcher Joey Hosea makes his first guest appearance on the show (29:37) and breaks down his strong relief performance from this past weekend at Stonehill. He answers a ton of questions, ranging from his elite breaking ball, all the way to his favorite m...2022-04-071h 02