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UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 196: The Rangers bow out in six gamesOn today's episode, Nick Zararis talks about the conflicting feelings following the Rangers game six loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning
2022-06-1338 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 195: An uninspiring game five with Matt AlberOn today's episode Nick Zararis is joined by long time friend Matt Alber to unpack the Rangers disappointing game five showing against the Lightning in a long-ranging conversation that covers every possible angle
2022-06-102h 04UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 194: Rangers Win ECF Game 1On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the Rangers convincing game one win the Eastern Conference Finals over the Tampa Bay Lightning and what it might mean going forward
2022-06-0239 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 193: ECF Preview featuring @ShelbsdamookOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Shelbs of five-tool mooks to preview the eastern conference finals between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning
2022-06-0143 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 192: The Rangers are "The Departed," of the NHLThe New York Rangers won game 7 against the Carolina Hurricanes in spite of some absolutely ridiculous odds, on today's episode, Nick Zararis talks about game 7 and how the series was such an outlier in results
2022-05-3136 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 191: Baseball MusingsOn today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the first month and a half of the MLB season including the two New York teams, the young player resurgence, and why teams rebuild indefinitely
2022-05-2431 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 190: The Rangers win a playoff game and a lot moreOn today's episode, Nick Zararis covers the Ranger's game three win over the Hurricanes, the other three playoff series, the two NBA playoff series, the F1 race in Barcelona and the Mets taking two out of three in Carolina
2022-05-2344 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 189 The Evil Dead LightningOn today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the Tampa Bay Lightning's overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs setting up another game seven as well as the Bruins forcing a game seven against the Hurricanes plus a brief Rangers game six pep talk
2022-05-1335 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 188: The Kid line ain't hear no bellOn today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the New York Rangers' game five win over the Pittsburgh Penguins including when the game swung, why momentum is so weird and hard to understand plus the Jacob Trouba hit on Sidney Crosby and a whole lot more
2022-05-1231 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 188: The Leafs and Lightning game 5 classicOn today's episode, Nick Zararis touches base on all four NHL playoff series that played on Tuesday night including an absolute classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning as well as the Hurricanes inching closer to the second round
2022-05-1136 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 187: Gallant's Wet Fart game 4On today's episode, Nick Zararis explains why the New York Rangers were so thoroughly outclassed in game four against the Pittsburgh Penguins and it starts at head coach
2022-05-1033 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 186: There were too many sports this weekendOn today's episode, Nick Zararis runs through the gambit of a loaded sports weekend, touching base on all eight NHL playoff series, four NBA playoff series, NASCAR's race at Darlington and Formula One's debut Miami Grand Prix
2022-05-0956 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 185: Rangers game 2 recapOn today's episode, Nick Zararis recaps the Ranger's 5-2 win over the Penguins at Madison Square Garden including the style of play, why the Rangers should be concerned, and why the Penguins are having success, and a whole lot moe
2022-05-0641 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 184: Early NHL playoff thoughtsOn today's episode, Nick Zararis gives big picture thoughts and ideas about what makes playoff hockey different from the regular season, what type of offense is difficult to sustain and a whole lot more
2022-05-0526 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 183: New York Rangers Playoff PreviewOn today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the New York Ranger's first-round matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins
2022-05-0340 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 182: MLB Week 2 with Chris SchweitzerOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by the host of "The Sports Report with Chris Schweitzer," Chris Schweitzer to discuss storylines from the second week of MLB's season
You can follow Chris @CSchweitzerr on Twitter
2022-04-2253 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 181: NFL Draft Prep with Ajay PatelOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Ajay Patel to discuss storylines in the lead up to the 2022 NFL draft including risers and fallers, philosophies for the draft
2022-04-211h 06UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 180: The first week of baseball with Chris SchweitzerOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by the host of The Sports Report with Chris Schweitzer to discuss the first week of the Major League Baseball season including what teams have been fun to watch, who isn't respecting hard-earned US currency plus in-depth conversations about both the Yankees and Mets
You can follow Chris on Twitter @CSchweitzerr
You can subscribe to the Sports Report here:http://hudsonriverradio.com/sports-report.html
2022-04-151h 02UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 179: What it's like to win a National Title with Madelynn HartleyOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by friend of the show and current Kansas student media member Madelynn Hartley to discuss the Jayhawks winning the national title from a student's perspective.
You can find Maddie on Twitter @MadelynnHartley
You can listen to the Baseically baseball podcast here: https://linktr.ee/baseicallypod
2022-04-1440 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 179: The Niche Sports weekend ExtravaganzaOn today's episode Nick Zararis goes through a loaded sports weekend including why Tiger at the Master's matters, why Manchester City Liverpool is the biggest club football match in years and why the regulation changes in Formula One and NASCAR have made for a more competitive field
2022-04-0835 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 178: MLB season preview with Chris SchweitzerOn today's return episode, Nick Zararis is joined by the host of the Sports report with Chris Schweitzer, Chris Schweitzer to preview the 2022 MLB season including relevant storylines, predictions and a whole lot more
2022-04-071h 17UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 177: The rock and a hard place Bruins with @SwaybeautOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by the internet's number one Jeremy Swayman stan, @Swaybeaut to discuss the Boston Bruins and the franchise's decade of consistency, the institutional knowledge passed down over the years, why the 2021-2022 season is so difficult, the looming trade deadline plus a whole lot more
2022-03-171h 03UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 176: Steve Yzerman's extreme makeover Red Wings edition with AdrianaOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Adriana of The Unsung Octopi Podcast to discuss all things Detroit Red Wings including the post cup decade in the abyss, why Ken Holland overstayed his welcome, why Steve Yzerman's return meant so much and why there's optimism on the horizon
2022-03-1651 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 175: The Stars class field trip with @thefruitycowboyOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @thefruitycowboy to discuss all things Dallas Stars including the team's weird age dynamics, the emergence of its young stars, the late-career resurgence of Joe Pavelski, why Ryan Suter kills the vibes plus a whole lot more
2022-03-1156 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 174:The Last Dance Avalanche featuring @CeciliaMaeveOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @CeciliaMaeve of the Pick one team podcast to discuss all things Colorado Avalanche in a season where the organization's goal is simple: "Cup or Bust"
2022-03-101h 41UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 173: The Canucks identity crisis with @QuinnsedgeworkOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @Quinnsedgework to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' ongoing identity crisis including the impending trade deadline, the state of the roster, the change in coaches back in December plus a whole lot more
2022-03-041h 07UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 172: Trying to find the Winnipeg airport with @AvatarrantOn today's episode Nick Zararis is joined by @Avatarrant to discuss the malaise that's struck the Winnipeg Jets organization including the team's inability to adapt, clinging onto players, being happy with just making the postseason, how she comes up with such funny tweets and a whole lot more
2022-03-0359 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 171: The not so dead Penguins with Hunter HodiesOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Hunter Hodies of the Locked on Penguins podcast to discuss the team's slightly surprising resurgence, how the team rebuilt Tristan Jarry's confidence, why year 16 Sidney Crosby is a treat to watch and a whole lot more
2022-03-021h 00UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 170: One for me at the Daytona 500On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's Daytona 500, the marquee event of the American motorsports scene, including the new rule changes, why NASCAR taking risks is good plus a whole lot more
2022-02-1830 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 169: The cool kid Leafs with @YanoforsureOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @Yanoforsure to discuss all things Toronto Maple Leafs including what the team's playoff history is like to carry, whether or not Auston Matthews is actually cool, if this is finally the Leafs' year to break through and win a playoff series plus a whole lot more.
Follow Liz @Yanoforsure
Listen to the RealGudPros podcast here:https://www.realgudpros.com/
2022-02-171h 10UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 168: Eichel's opening night in Vegas with @JosieAveOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @JosieAve to discuss all things Vegas Golden Knights including being a contender as an expansion team, the injury bug from hell and the looming debut of Jack Eichel, plus a whole lot more
2022-02-1654 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 167: The Capitals are who we thought they were with @CapsboybebopOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by legendary Twitter shit poster @Capsboybebop to unpack all things Washington Capitals including how winning a Cup changed the team, how the goaltending situation was a foreseen mess, and a whole lot more
2022-02-1559 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 166: Rams win the Super Bowl with Gabriela CarrollOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by friend of the show and writer for the Daily Northwestern, Gabriela Carroll to unpack the Super Bowl including the major take aways, what did and didn't work, why Aaron Donald is under-appreciated and a whole lot more
2022-02-141h 22UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 165: Super Bowl LVI PreviewOn today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down everything you need to know about Super Bowl LVI including key storylines, matchups to watch, deciding factors and of course a pick against the spread.
2022-02-1148 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 164: The Flyers are dead and miserable with Megan (@SweetestMint)On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Megan (@SweetestMint) of BroadstreetHockey to talk all things Philadelphia Flyers including, what went wrong in the offseason, the unknown with Claude Giroux, why a teardown is unlikely and a whole lot more.
2022-02-101h 15UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 163: Where are the Arizona Coyotes with Cameron (@lookingtragic)On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by a real-life Arizona Coyotes fan to discuss why the team can't make any real progress, why the Arizona State arena isn't the end of the world, why the jokes about having no fans are dumb, and a whole lot of NHL all-star weekend discourse
2022-02-091h 05UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 162: Here come the Flames with Jess BelmostoOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Jess Belmosto of the locked on Flames podcast for a midseason check-in on the Calgary Flames including the strengths of Daryl Suter, the re-emergence of Johnny Gaudreau and a whole lot more
2022-02-0857 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 161: A Three Peat in Champa Bay? featuring @ShelbsdamookOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Shelbsdamook of Fivetoolmooks to discuss the two time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning including, what it's like after climbing to the top of the mountain, hockey in a non-traditional market, where the team goes from here and a whole lot more
2022-02-0451 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 160: Why we have to talk about Brian FloresOn today's episode, Nick Zararis explains the Brian Flores lawsuit, how the football media apparatus operates, why these are institutional, not individual problems, why there are no easy solutions, and a whole lot more about why diversity in sports matters.
2022-02-0340 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 159: Tom Brady retiresOn today's episode, Nick Zararis reflects on the retirement of Tom Brady, what he means to football, his insane work ethic and why losing his institutional knowledge is bad for the game
2022-02-0232 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 158: What lying does to a franchiseOn today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down what happens when a team isn't honest with its goals and direction to the public, why it always comes back to bite them, and the self-interest of individuals trying to save and earn jobs supersedes results
2022-02-0155 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 157: NFL Conference championship weekend recapOn today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down both games from conference championship Sunday including the crucial decision making, weird trends, the difference between good and bad quarterbacks, re-caps the picks from Friday's show and says a possible farewell to Tom Brady
2022-01-3148 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 156: NFL Conference Championship weekend previewOn today's episode, Nick Zararis previews the two conference championship games including storylines to follow, key matchups, deciding factors and game picks against the spread.
2022-01-2844 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 155: Thank You Henrik LundqvistOn today's episode, Nick unpacks 15 years of Henrik Lundqvist emotions including a reflection on why we gravitate towards certain athletes, why it's so important he get his day in the sun, why the Rangers bungled the end of his time in New York plus a whole lot of almost crying
2022-01-2755 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 154: The arrival of the Florida Panthers with Bryan SmithOn today's episode, Nick is joined by Youtube content creator Bryan Smith to discuss the arrival of the Florida Panthers as Stanley Cup contenders including historical context, adjustments in roster building plus a whole lot more
Follow Bryan on Twitter @Metalpanthers
Subscribe to Bryan on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfvTziPy2JfOP2yx2lanGxA
2022-01-2653 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 153: The Canes are a contender with Andrew SchnittkerOn today's episode, Nick is joined by Andrew Schnittker of the Wilson-Times and Canes Country to discuss the contender Carolina Hurricanes including the team's culture change, lessons from its playoff appearances and a whole lot more
2022-01-2559 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 152: NFL Divisional round recapOn today's episode, Nick breaks down the four divisional-round games including teams not wanting to win, coaches getting way too cute with their decision making and prevent defense not preventing much of anything.
2022-01-2456 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 151: NFC Divisional round previewOn today's episode, Nick breaks down the two NFC divisional round playoff matchups including storylines, recent history, player matchups, deciding factors and of course, game picks
2022-01-2151 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 150: AFC Divisional Round PreviewOn today's episode, Nick breaks down the two AFC divisional round games including storylines, key matchups, deciding factors and game picks
2022-01-2034 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 149: Justice for the NHL's southeast divisionOn today's episode, Nick breaks down how the NHL's old southeast division is giving teams hell in 2022. With three bonafide contenders, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes all present challenges for the rest of the NHL
2022-01-1929 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 148: The Monday night stinkerOn today's episode, Nick breaks down how everything went wrong for the Cardinals on Monday night, why the Rams were able to boat race them off of the field and why every offense needs a simple foundation to build out from to be successful
2022-01-1829 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 147: Super Wild Card Weekend Recap (So Far)On today's episode, Nick breaks down all things NFL wild card weekend including the plight of young quarterbacks, unprepared coaches, teams undeserving wins and a whole lot more
2022-01-171h 00UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 146: NFC Wild Card Weekend PreviewOn today's episode, Nick previews all three NFC games for wild card weekend including the single best game of the weekend, why to not write off the Eagles, and why the first-ever Monday night playoff game might not live up to the hype
2022-01-1443 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 145: AFC Wild Card weekend previewOn today's episode, Nick breaks down the three AFC matchups of super wild card weekend including, the BS detector, divisional matchups a third time around and why to not bet on the Chiefs against the corpse of Big Ben
2022-01-1334 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 144: When your team's public facing figures are delusionalOn today's episode, Nick gives some thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers' deteriorating leadership under Ken Holland in relation to the New York Giants finally making a good decision and letting go of Joe Judge
2022-01-1232 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 143: Georgia Wins it all featuring Gabriela CarrollOn today's episode, Nick is joined by Gabriella Carroll of the Daily Northwestern to breakdown the Georgia Bulldogs winning its first title in 41 years, memories from the 2021 season and lots of football discourse
2022-01-111h 06UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 142: Can Georgia exercise it's demons and win it all?On today's episode, Nick gets you prepared for Monday Night's national championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs including storylines, strategy, scenarios and of course a game pick
2022-01-1041 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 142: Can Georgia exercise it's demons?On today's episode, Nick gets you prepared for Monday night's college football national title game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs with narratives, strategies, scenarios and a game pick
2022-01-1041 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 141: One last chance to make the danceOn today's episode, Nick goes through all 16 NFL games in week 18 including clinching scenarios, what teams have a reason to play, which game is only for genuine sickos and with mobile sports betting coming to New York a brief gambling monologue
2022-01-0734 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 140: So far behind they think they're in firstOn today's episode, Nick breaks down the lack of accountability in the New York Giants organization, how it trickles down to the GM, head coach and onto the field of play, plus why it won't ever get better
2022-01-0635 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 139: Nature vs Nurture for young quarterbacksOn today's episode, Nick breaks down what's gone wrong for Baker Mayfield in Cleveland this year, why Trevor Lawrence needs some help and how New England has set Mac Jones up for success all as part of a discussion on quarterback development and roster construction
2022-01-0536 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 138: The Rangers check engine lightOn today's episode, Nick breaks down some underlying trends from the New York Rangers this season, gives thoughts on the team's 4-1 win against the Oilers on Monday night and where the team has room to improve going forward
2022-01-0430 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 137: Put the word out, we back upOn today's return episode, Nick riffs on the college football landscape, what the talking heads won't actually talk about, why expanding the playoff doesn't actually make college football more competitive plus a whole lot more
2022-01-0350 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 136: The Rangers new NormalOn today's episode, Nick Zararis explains why the New York Rangers state of constant chaos is an unfortunate new normal, that the team's inability to stop taking shortcuts is going to ruin years of waiting and hold the team back from winning a Stanley Cup
2021-10-1347 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 135: NFL Week 5 Preview and PicksOn today's episode, Nick Zararis goes through all of the week 5 NFL games including key matchups, potential gameplans and of course some picks to try and help win some legal US Currency
Audio Credits
Bill Napier: ESPN
Rounders: Miramax
Al Pacino: Two For the Money
Al Michaels: NBC
Mike Francesa: WFAN
2021-10-0849 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 134: #3 Iowa vs #4 Penn State with Robert ReadOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Robert Read of the Daily Iowan to discuss the top five matchup between Iowa Penn State from the Iowa perspective including what makes Iowa's defense so strong, why Iowa is so consistent plus the growth of Spencer Petras and a whole lot more
Audio Credit
Nix Pick Six: Big 10 Network
Clifford TD Pass: ESPN
2021-10-0753 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 133: The latest chapter of Yankee Red Sox with Daren PalmerOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by friend of the show Daren Palmer to dissect the Yankee Red Sox wild card game including why Gerrit Cole needs to shine, why Aaron Boone can't be afraid to have a quick hook and why New York is equipped to win this game
Audio Credit: Fox Sports
2021-10-0555 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 132: NFL Weeek 4 RecapOn today's episode, Nick Zararis bounces around all 14 Sunday NFL games with the important takeaways you need to know including why the Patriots missed a golden upset opportunity, why the Saints don't trust Jameis Winston plus a whole lot more
2021-10-0450 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 131: NFL Week 4 Preview and PicksOn today's episode, Nick Zararis goes through all of the week 4 NFL games, why the Tom Brady return is overhyped, why Monday Night Football is the best game of the week, plus some picks to help win some hard-earned legal US Currency
Audio Credit:
Two for the Money
Rounders
ESPN
NBC
WFAM
2021-10-0148 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 130: A Big Weekend of College FootballOn today's episode, Nick Zararis goes through the big games on the college football slate including three ranked matchups between Ole Miss/Alabama, Arkansas/Georgia, Notre Dame/Cincinnati as well as a potential trap game for Penn State
2021-09-3043 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 129: How much does an NHL coach matter?On today's episode, Nick Zararis explains why the Rangers' front office is staking the team's success on Gerard Gallant's ability to coach a team less talented than the one that got David Quinn fired
2021-09-2929 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 128: NFL Week 3 RecapOn today's episode Nick Zararis unpacks all of the major storylines from week 3 of the NFL season including, Aaron Rodgers' brilliance, The Los Angeles Rams' emergence why the New York Giants are broken and why Justin Herbert is so special plus a whole lot more
Rodgers completion via NBC
Agnew return via FOX
Tucker kick via CBS
2021-09-281h 05UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 127: The MLB 2021 Regular Season recap with Chris SchweitzerOn today's episode Nick Zararis is joined by the host of "The Sports Report with Chris Schweitzer," Chris Schweitzer to unpack the 2021 MLB regular season with an eye on trends, storylines from the season and a look ahead to the playoffs
2021-09-241h 03UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 126: The Week 3 NFL PreviewOn today's episode, Nick Zararis goes through all 16 week 3 games with some key threads to follow, what lines are intriguing and gives three picks to try and help you win some cold hard legal US currency.
2021-09-231h 01UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 125: The College Football landscape with Gabriela CarrollOn today's episode Nick Zararis is joined by Gabriela Carroll of the Daily Northwestern for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of college football through a variety of lenses including the quality of play, symbiosis with the NFL, programs leaving success on the table and a whole lot more
2021-09-221h 29UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 124: Overreaction Monday on a TuesdayOn today's episode Nick Zararis breaks down the week one NFL slate, recaps our three picks from Friday's episode, the look ahead lines for week 2 and a couple of luke warm overreactions to one game
2021-09-1446 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 123: NFL Week one PreviewOn today's episode, Nick Zararis sets the table for the 2021 NFL season with gambling philosophies to prepare for the most grueling stretch of the year, some future bets worth a dart throw and three picks for week one of the NFL season plus some thoughts about exciting week one matchups
2021-09-1042 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 122: The NFL Preview ExtravaganzaOn today's episode, Nick Zararis goes division by division and gets you up to speed on all things NFL going into the 2021 season including: what teams will surprise, what teams will disappoint and a whole lot of takes plus a whole lot more
2021-09-0959 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 121: A's fans are tired of Moneyball discourse with (@Murphysmitt)On today's episode Nick Zararis is joined by @Murphysmitt to discuss all things Oakland A's including, why Moneyball discourse takes away from the present team, keeping baseball in Oakland, why Oakland Colesium feels like home and how the month of September is a cruel tease.
2021-09-031h 07UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 120: The it just means more SEC previewOn today's episode, Nick Zararis covers the pecking order in college football's most competitive conference including: The playoff contenders, the massive question marks, the frisky home dogs and the always next years
2021-08-3142 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 119: The Sports Weekend UpdateOn today's episode, Nick Zararis covers the key sports stories you need to know from the weekend for the upcoming week including: The return of college football, notes on NFL preseason, NASCAR's last race of the regular season, Formula One's disaster in Belgium and the diverging New York Baseball teams
2021-08-3035 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 118: The New York Football Giants have expectationsOn Today's episode, Nick Zararis explains why no matter what after the 2021 season, the New York Giants will be in better shape than they are currently. Topics include: The expectation, why the Giants need to start planning instead of hoping, and why even if things break right, the team still has a low ceiling.
2021-08-2537 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 117: The College Football LandscapeOn today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the current state of play in college football including why the ACC, PAC 12, and Big ten alliance is a holding pattern, Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC started this fire storm and a whole lot more
2021-08-2534 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 116: Thank You Henrik LundqvistOn today's episode, Nick Zararis grapples with the retirement of his all-time favorite athlete, Henrik Lundqvist. With the netminder retiring, Nick has a lot of emotions to unpack and a mythological comparison to make Lundqvist's story all the more emotional
Both audio clips are via NBC sports' youtube
2021-08-2441 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 115: Are the Yankees back? With Daren PalmerOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by long time friend and die-hard Yankee fan Daren Palmer to discuss the Bronx Bombers' post-trade deadline surge, the importance of internal competition within the team and what the major concerns are for the stretch run
2021-08-1950 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 114: Road Course Racing with Dontre GravesOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by recurring guest and NASCAR social media team member Dontre Graves to discuss the double header weekend at Indinapolis Motor Speedway, NASCAR diving headfirst into road courses, what working a race is like and a whole lot more
(Audio of Allmendinger win via NBC)
2021-08-1848 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 113: Yeah, the Mets stinkOn today's episode, Nick Zararis describes the unbelievable agony of watching the New York Mets die death by a 1000 cuts in the second half of the MLB season, why this team was flawed from the outset and why it might be time to remodel the roster
2021-08-1647 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 112: The art of sports social media with Clarissa (@Quinnsedgework)On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @Quinnsedgework to unpack the art of hockey social media usage, why the Canucks are so chaotic, her experience with the Botchford project and a whole lot more
Elias Pettersson goal audio via Sportsnet
2021-08-131h 03UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 111: The intersection of hockey and art with (@HockeyEnjoyer/Mxgicdave)On today's episode Nick Zararis is joined by @hockeyenjoyer/MxgicDave to discuss the intersection of hockey and art including: his creative process, how he got into hockey as an "art kid," the Capitals retirement home, and a whole lot of jersey discourse
Ovechkin goal audio: Hockeywebcast.com
2021-08-0657 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 110: Unpacking the Flames and Coyotes with Mike GouldOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Mike Gould who covers both the Arizona Coyotes and Calgary Flames to discuss the state of both teams, their offseason moves and why finding direction for the team is the most important job a general manager has
2021-08-051h 00UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 109: The (Cleveland) Guardians of the Galaxy with Austin BorlandOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by die-hard Cleveland sports fan Auston Borland to discuss all things Cleveland Indians including: the scars of the 2016 world series, why pitching duels are better than slugfests, the frustration of being a small market team and why Francisco Lindor is such a special player
2021-08-0453 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 108: The weekend recapOn today's episode Nick Zararis covers all of the major headlines from the first weekend of August including: MLB trade deadline reaction for the major contenders, the shocking winner of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Jack Eichel's neck and the Evander Kane allegations
2021-08-0240 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 107: The MLB trade deadline with Chris SchweitzerOn today's episode of the show, Nick Zararis is joined by Chris Schweitzer, the host of "The Sports Report with Chris Schweitzer," to discuss all things MLB trade deadline including: strategies for talent acquisition, the best players available and what the Mets should do to bolster a limping team
2021-07-3046 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 106: NHL free agency reactionOn today's episode, Nick Zararis reacts to the early NHL free agency action, principles for roster construction, why offense has to be worth more than defense, where the value in free agency actually is and why pretty much no elite players make it to unrestricted free agency, plus whole lots more
2021-07-2943 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 105: The state of the Rangers with Josh KhalfinOn today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Josh Khalfin to discuss all things New York Rangers including: The Henrik Lundqvist era in context, why he's not as worried about Goodrow and Blais, aging curves in player development and a whole lot more
2021-07-281h 28UpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 104: The F1 season at the almost summer break with @FormulenaOn today's episode of the show Nick Zararis is joined by @Formulena to discuss the 2021 F1 season so far, what makes it such a compelling sport, how Pierre Gasly's story resonated with her, her experience at both Red Bull ring races this year and a whole lot more
2021-07-2755 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 103: What if we're in the bad place?On today's episode of the show Nick Zararis unpacks the New York Rangers flawed offseason logic, why the Blackhawks overpaid for Seth Jones and why hockey needs to do a whole lot more for everybody who loves it so dearly
2021-07-2650 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 102: Ron Francis, you good up there?On today's episode of the show, Nick Zararis covers what made the Seattle Kraken expansion draft such a disappointment as a viewer and as a fan, how GM Ron Francis left value on the table and why NHL insiders trail so far behind their contemporaries in other sports
2021-07-2230 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 102: The Seattle Kraken expansion draft primerOn today's episode, Nick Zararis covers all things Seattle Kraken expansion in the NHL. The players eligible for Seattle to take, strategies they could pursue and his idea for what a potential starting lineup could look like this October
2021-07-2042 minUpperBowlGMPodcastEpisode 100: The MLB second half with Chris SchweitzerOn today's episode of the show Chris Schweitzer, the host of "The Sports Report with Chris Schweitzer," stops by to unravel the first half of the MLB season at the all-star break and where the prospective contenders might go from here as well as the overall energy this new generation of stars has brought.
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