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Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 107, NHL Playoffs: First Round BreakdownSend us a textWelcome to the 107th episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL, MLB, and again some NHL topics!In today's episode, I'm joined once again by regular guest host Cale De Franceschi and return guest Tyler Herman to breakdown the exciting first round of the NHL playoffs! We breakdown all 8 matchups that have been set in the first round, such as the battle of Ontario, the battle of Florida, a Kings & Oilers playoff rematch, and more! Check out our Instagram @btlprotalk fo...2025-04-1757 minBetween The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 106, NFL Mock Draft 4.0Send us a textWelcome to the 106th episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by regular co-host Erik Makela and return guest host Trent Couture to craft another full first round 2025 NFL Mock with the draft coming up at the end of the month. In this episode, we focus more on the prospects, and bring up some newer names deeper in the draft that we haven't discussed yet! We also discuss some prop bets for the NFL draft, as...2025-04-041h 09Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 105, Post Free Agency NFL Mock Draft 3.0Send us a textWelcome to the 105th episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by the regular mock draft duo, Erik Makela and Kaleb Taylor, to craft a full first round 2025 NFL Mock after the biggest NFL free agency moves have taken place. We went pick for pick to make a 32-pick mock draft of the entire first round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, which is now less than a month away, as well as discuss some of th...2025-03-281h 22Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 104, MLB Season Preview, Division Winner PredictionsSend us a textWelcome to the 104th episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics around the leagues. In today's episode, return guest and avid Boston Red Sox fan Michael Graham joined me to have a great MLB discussion as we close in on opening day! We talked in depth about:- The biggest MLB free agency destinations- Boston Red Sox offseason, review- Toronto Blue Jays offseason, review- All 6 division winner predictions!Tune in to...2025-03-251h 29Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 102, NHL Trade Deadline RecapSend us a textWelcome to the 102st episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL, MLB, and now NHL topics!Yes, you read that right. An NHL trade deadline episode! In an unprecedented, first ever NHL hockey episode, I was joined by return guest host Cale De Franceschi and diehard Leafs fan Tyler Herman to discuss what turned out to be an eventful NHL trade deadline, seeing Mikko Rantanen get dealt to the Dallas Stars, Brad Marchand sent to the Panthers, and more!Check out our...2025-03-1149 minBetween The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 101, Mock Draft 2.0 and NFL TransactionsSend us a textWelcome to the 101st episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Kaleb Taylor to craft a full first round 2025 NFL Mock. We sat down to make a 32-pick mock draft of the entire first round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, as well as discuss some of the recent NFL news and transactions! Definitely worth the listen!Note: Christian Kirk was just traded to Houston AFTER we recorded this episode. Ch...2025-03-061h 13Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 94, NFL Week 17 Preview and Regular Season Player Awards PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the ninty-fourth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. An appearance from guest host Trent Couture packed this episode over an hour long to breakdown the exciting Week 17 slate for the 2024 NFL season, as we close in on a complete NFL playoff picture!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Packers @ Vikings NFC North Game of the Week- Falcons @ Commanders NFC SNF- Lions @ 49ers MNF- Regular Season Player Aw...2024-12-271h 13Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 93, NFL Week 16 Preview and Fantasy 2025 DiscussionSend us a textWelcome to the ninty-third episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. After a two week episode hiatus, Between The Lines returns with regular guest host Cale De Franceschi to breakdown the exciting Week 16 slate for the 2024 NFL season, as we close in on the NFL playoff picture!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Ravens @ Steelers AFC North Showdown- Eagles @ Commanders NFC East Battle- Vikings @ Seahawks; NFC Teams Fighting for a Spot2024-12-201h 31Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 91, NFL Week 12 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the ninty-first episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest hosts Erik Makela and Cale De Franceschi (for the first time together in over two months) to breakdown the exciting Week 12 slate for the 2024 NFL season, packed with good matchups!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Vikings @ Bears, NFC North matchup- 49ers @ Packers- Cardinals @ Seahawks, NFC West battle- Eagles @ Rams SNF2024-11-221h 00Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 89, NFL Week 10 Preview and Trade Deadline ReviewSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-ninth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Cale De Franceschi (Erik is currently living it up in Cancun) to breakdown the upcoming Week 10 slate for the 2024 NFL season, as well as discussing the trade deadline moves!We discuss:- Recent trades made- Bengals @ Ravens TNF Reaction- 49ers @ Buccaneers- Bills @ Colts- Vikings @ Jaguars (we forgot to mention T Law mi...2024-11-081h 18Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 88, NFL Week 9 Preview and Trade Deadline TalkSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-eigth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest hosts Erik Makela and Daniel Curtis for back to back weeks to breakdown the upcoming NFL Trade Deadline on November 5th, and the Week 9 slate for the 2024 NFL season!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Cowboys @ Falcons- Broncos @ Ravens (quick)- Dolphins @ Bills AFC East Matchup- Bears @ Cardinals (quick)- Lions @ Pa...2024-11-011h 13Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 87, NFL Week 8 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-seventh episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest hosts Erik Makela and Daniel Curtis to breakdown the upcoming Week 8 slate for the 2024 NFL season!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Cardinals @ Dolphins; Tua's Return- Falcons @ Buccaneers, NFC South Matchup- Packers @ Jaguars- Colts @ Texans AFC South Showdown- Eagles @ Bengals- Bills @ Seahawks- Cowboys @ 49ers SNF2024-10-2559 minBetween The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 86, NFL Week 7 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-sixth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Cale De Franceschi (Erik was unable to make it) to breakdown the upcoming Week 7 slate for the 2024 NFL season, a slate packed with a few big headliner games!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Lions @ Vikings, NFC North Headliner- Texans @ Packers, Stroud against Love- Seahawks @ Falcons, Kirk Cousin's Traphouse- Chiefs @ 49er...2024-10-181h 13Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 85, NFL Week 6 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-fifth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return regular co-host Erik Makela (no Cale De Franceschi with us again this week) to breakdown the upcoming Week 6 slate for the 2024 NFL season, a Sunday full of football from morning to night once again!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Jaguars @ Bears, London Game Pt.II- Cardinals @ Packers- Commanders @ Ravens, Top Offences- Br...2024-10-111h 16Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 84, NFL Week 5 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-fourth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return regular co-host Erik Makela to breakdown the upcoming Week 5 slate for the 2024 NFL season, a Sunday full of football from morning to night!We even snuck some MLB talk in at the start!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Buccaneers @ Falcons TNF Reaction - Jets @ Vikings, London Game- Ravens @ Bengals AFC North Classic2024-10-041h 05Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 83, NFL Week 4 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-third episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Cale De Franceschi (Erik was unable to make it) to breakdown the upcoming Week 4 slate for the 2024 NFL season, a slate packed with exciting divisional matchups!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Rams @ Bears; More of Caleb Williams struggles? - Jaguars @ Texans; AFC South battle- Vikings @ Packers; NFC North classic- Saints @ Fal...2024-09-271h 20Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 82, NFL Week 3 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-second episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest hosts Erik Makela and Cale De Franceschi to breakdown the upcoming Week 3 slate for the 2024 NFL season, fresh off of coming back from the 49ers @ Vikings game in Minnesota last weekend!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Bears @ Colts; More of Caleb Williams- Texans @ Vikings; 2-0 Teams- Chargrs @ Steelers; 2-0 AFC Matchup...2024-09-201h 02Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 81, NFL Week 2 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the eighty-first episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Unfortunately I was unable to get a podcast recorded with a co-host this week, as I am in Minneapolis this weekend to watch the Vikings home-opener against the SF 49ers!I broke down the upcoming Week 2 slate on my own quickly, with some analysis from last weeks game! Expect a regular episode back next week for Week 3!Check out our Instagram @btlprotalk for updates, interactive polls, a...2024-09-1423 minBetween The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 80, NFL Week 1 PreviewSend us a textWelcome to the eightieth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest hosts Erik Makela and Cale De Franceschi to breakdown the exciting Week 1 slate for the 2024 NFL season, kicking off with the Baltimore Ravens taking on the defending Kansas City Chiefs!We discussed the following games in further depth:- Packers, Eagles: Friday Night Football in Brazil- Titans @ Bears: Caleb Williams Debut- Texans @ Colts: AFC South Divisional Ma...2024-09-051h 07Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 79, NFL Division Winner PredictionsSend us a textWelcome to the seventy-ninth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by regular co-host Erik Makela in studio to breakdown our personal predictions for the winner of each NFL division for the upcoming 2024 NFL season! We went through all 8 divisions in depth and spoke about the teams that we feel have the strongest odds to win their division and secure a playoff spot this year! Tune in to hear the full breakdown before the upcoming sea...2024-08-281h 12Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 78, NFL WR and TE Fantasy RankingsSend us a textWelcome to the seventy-eighth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Cale De Franceschi and first time guest, loyal listener Daniel Curtis in studio to breakdown our personal top 8 rankings for both the wide receiver and tight end position in this upcoming NFL season's fantasy football scene. We each gave our own list, discussing player and draft value, similar to the previous quarterback and receiver epsiode!Tune in to hear the fu...2024-08-231h 21Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk Episode 77: Fantasy Mock Draft, Starting RosterSend us a textWelcome to the seventy-seventh episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Cale De Franceschi in studio for a quick Fantasy Mock Draft episode, which can be viewed on Youtube at the following link:https://youtu.be/ZEm0AcmlFAc?si=gbu7rjEQp8BSJor1We simulated a 10-man PPR mock draft for the upcoming fantasy season, picking at opposite ends of the draft and filling out a starting roster for a traditional fa...2024-08-2132 minBetween The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 76, NFL QB and RB Fantasy RankingsSend us a textWelcome to the seventy-sixth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest hosts Erik Makela and Cale De Franceschi in studio to breakdown our personal top 8 rankings for both the quarterback and runningback position in this upcoming NFL season's fantasy football scene. We each gave our own list, discussing player value and the best players available.Tune in to hear the full breakdown, and look for the wide receiver and tight end ranking co...2024-08-161h 08Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 75, Most Exciting Teams of the 2024 NFL SeasonSend us a textWelcome to the seventy-fifth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Cale De Franceschi to talk about what we believe to be the most exciting and anticipated teams for this upcoming NFL season. This may include new players in new places, exciting rookies, or teams that we're ready to see win! Tune in to hear the full breakdown!Check out our Instagram @btlprotalk for updates, interactive polls, and info abo...2024-08-0456 minBetween The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 74, Ranking NFL WRs for the 2024 SeasonSend us a textWelcome to the seventy-fourth (annual Hunger Games..) episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by regular co-host Erik Makela and return guest host Cale De Franceschi in studio to break down our own rankings of the top NFL wide receivers heading into the 2024 season. Similar to last episode, we each made our own respective list, then compiled a 'consensus' based on the average of our rankings, and discussed the results. The top five were similar, but down th...2024-06-291h 05Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 73, Ranking NFL QBs for the 2024 SeasonSend us a textWelcome to the seventy-third episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by regular co-host Erik Makela and return guest host Cale De Franceschi to break down our own rankings of the top NFL quarterbacks heading into the 2024 season. We each made our own respective list, then compiled a 'consensus' based on the average of our rankings, and discussed the results. Tune in to hear a full break down and some good arguments over these top pla...2024-05-301h 17Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 72, New York Giants Power HourSend us a textWelcome to the seventy-second episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Kaleb Taylor, and guest host Matthew Sacino, two fellow New York Giants fans to break down: - The New York Giants 2024 draft; Malik Nabers at 6- New York Giants Free Agency- New York Giants 2024 expectationsEven if you aren't a New York Giants fan, tune in to hear a full break down of our expectations for our...2024-05-021h 02Between The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 71, Ranking Past NFL 'Team Draft Classes'Send us a textWelcome to the seventy-first episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by return guest host Cale De Franceschi to break down our own rankings of the top NFL 'Team Draft Classes' in honour of the 2024 NFL Draft . In this episode, Cale and I looked at some of the best players from an NFL team's specific draft class in a given year, such as the 2018 Baltimore Ravens draft class, or the 2017 New Orleans Saints. Tune in to h...2024-04-2858 minBetween The Lines: ProtalkBTL Protalk: Episode 70, NFL 2024 Mock Draft #3Send us a textWelcome to the seventieth episode of Between The Lines Protalk with Mark Prodanyk, the weekly podcast discussing NFL and MLB topics. Today I was joined by regular co-host Erik Makela and guest host Kaleb Taylor returning for the promised second edition of our full first round 2024 NFL Mock Draft. We sat down to make a revised 32-pick mock draft of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, starting this Thursday, April 25th. Erik and Kaleb did a phenomenal job breaking down the opposite picks that they chose in the last mock dr...2024-04-191h 09