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Wil's WorldPotential Jewell Loyd Trades and Storm Future with Marleisha EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his wife, Marleisha, as they react to the recent investigation and trade request filed by Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd, before ranking potential trades that every WNBA team could offer the Storm for Loyd.
2025-01-2055 minWil's WorldWNBA Finals Recap with Marleisha Engstrom! Plus NFL Week 8 TakeawaysHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his wife, Marleisha Engstrom, as they talk about:
The good, the bad, and all the drama of the WNBA Finals.
What the WNBA offseason might look like with all the coaches being fired.
Then, Wil talks NFL Week 8 takeaways including the Jets struggles, Commanders Hail Mary, Kirk Cousins with the Falcons, and more!
2024-10-2858 minWil's WorldNFL Week 7 Takeaways and NBA 5 Lists of 5 PreviewHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
5 takeaways from Week 7 in the NFL including Geno Smith's hot start, Anthony Richardson's struggling, and more.
5 lists of 5 previewing the NBA season including 5 MVP candidates, 5 interesting offseason moves, and more.
2024-10-2156 minWil's WorldNFL Week 6 Takeaways and Sports Month RankingsHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
5 takeaways from week 6 in the NFL including Jayden Daniels as a passer, the Lions without Aidan Hutchinson, and more.
Ranking all 12 months of the year based on the sports happening in each month.
2024-10-1436 minWil's WorldWNBA Finals, MLB Postseason, and NFL Week 5 TakeawaysHost Wil Engstrom is back looking at the following topics:
The WNBA Finals are set between the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun, looking at the best matchups, and what the series might look like.
Is this the best MLB postseason of the last few years? Recapping a busy wild card round, and an exciting start to the divisional round.
NFL Week 5 takeaways including Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, a crazy NFC West race, and the struggles of Deshaun Watson.
2024-10-1043 minWil's WorldMLB Playoff Preview, NL Doubleheader Madness, and NFL Week 4 TakeawaysHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
Previewing the MLB playoffs, including the 1st round matchups, the Braves/Mets doubleheader, before making a World Series pick.
NFL Week 4 takeaways including Jayden Daniels and the Commanders, the struggles of Trevor Lawrence, and the Ravens SNF performance.
2024-09-3037 minWil's WorldWNBA 1st Round Playoffs and 2024 MLB Narrative ShiftsHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
The 1st round in the WNBA playoffs wrapped up, what we learned about the rest of the playoffs, and key parts of each teams' success.
Looking at players this season that changed the "narrative" around them in the MLB.
2024-09-2647 minWil's WorldShohei Ohtani's Historic Day and NFL Week 3 TakeawaysHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
Why Ohtani's game against the Marlins might be the greatest game of all time in any sport
NFL Week 3 takeaways including the Rookie receivers, Houston's offense, and Miami's QB dilemma
2024-09-2332 minWil's WorldNFL Week 2 Takeaways, A'ja Wilson's Historic Season, and WNBA Playoff PreviewHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
5 takeaways from Week 2 in the NFL including Bryce Young's future, Rookie QB's, and the lack of passing production.
Why A'ja Wilson's season might be one of the best of all time, and how she's cementing herself as one of the best ever.
Previewing all the 1st round matchup ahead of the WNBA playoffs starting.
2024-09-1933 minWil's WorldNFL 5 Lists of 5, Plus Historic Seasons by Judge, Ohtani, and ClaseHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
With the start of the NFL season, 5 lists of 5 including 5 MVP Candidates, 5 improved teams, and more.
Why Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Emmanuel Clase are having potentially historic season in the 2024 MLB season.
2024-09-1243 minWil's WorldNFL Week 1 Takeaways, NFL Tiers, and Super Bowl PicksHost Wil Engstrom is back talking about the following topics:
5 initial takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season including the joys of watching Anthony Richardson, the Lions improvement, and the impact of Mike Macdonald.
Putting all 32 teams into 7 tiers for the upcoming season.
Official playoffs picks before announcing his official Super Bowl pick and winner.
2024-09-0951 minWil's WorldAnnual NFL Quarterback Tiers for the 2024 SeasonHost Wil Engstrom is back to give his 2024 NFL quarterback tiers, where all 32 starting quarterbacks are put into 8 different tiers for the upcoming season.
2024-09-0539 minWil's WorldDeadpool and Wolverine Review, Best Scenes/Jokes, and MCU Ranking with Marleisha EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his wife, Marleisha, as they talk about the following:
Overall thoughts on the movie "Deadpool and Wolverine" and where it fits into their MCU Rankings.
Ranking their top 3 favorite scenes and top 3 favorite jokes from the movie.
2024-09-0243 minWil's WorldPredicting MLB Award Races, Historic Seasons by Judge/Ohtani, and the Historically Bad White SoxHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
With 1 month left in the MLB season, predicting the favorites for MVP, Cy Young, and ROY across both leagues.
Why the White Sox are shaping up to be one of the most historic teams of all time, and how the last month could make them the worst team ever.
2024-08-2943 minWil's WorldPrediction 2028 Olympic Basketball Lineups, and What Baseball at the Olympics Might Look LikeHost Wil Engstrom breaks down the following topics:
Fresh off of winning gold in Paris, what the Men's and Women's USA Basketball rosters will look like in LA in 2028.
With baseball coming back to the Olympics in 2028, why the MLB needs to make sure the stars can play, and what a hypothetical Team USA roster might look like.
2024-08-221h 04Wil's WorldTop 10 Most Memorable Track Moments from 2024 Olympics, Plus USA Basketball vs France x2!Host Wil Engstrom breaks down the following topics:
The 10 most memorable moments from track in the Paris Olympics, including Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
How the USA Men's and Women's basketball teams escaped France with a gold medal.
2024-08-1844 minWil's WorldTeam USA Survives! Plus 5 Olympic Basketball TakeawaysHost Wil Engstrom breaks down the following topics:
Team USA survives a close semifinal match against Serbia, how they made it, and why international basketball has caught up to the US.
4 other takeaways from the Men's Basketball Olympics including struggling stars, and introducing the "Patty Mills" award.
2024-08-0852 minWil's World2024 MLB Trade Deadline Recap and Market OutlookHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
With the finish of trading season in the MLB, how is the market looking like? Is it favoring buyers/sellers? Pitchers/hitters?
Breaking down each trade that went down including Randy to the Mariners, Jazz to the Yankees, Tanner Scott to the Padres, and many more.
2024-08-0541 minWil's WorldThe Olympics Are Here! Plus NBA Free Agency/Draft, MLB ASG, and MoreHost Wil Engstrom is back and breaking down the following topics:
With the 2024 Olympics getting started, why rugby and gymnastics has stood out so far, plus checking in on how the USA basketball teams are doing.
Looking at 3 big free agents and 3 big trades that happened this offseason in the NBA
Who might come out of a weak NBA draft, plus will Bronny James get a shot in the NBA?
Is the MLB ASG the best ASG across all sports? Plus why Paul Skenes is one of the best rookies we've ever seen.
2024-08-011h 15Wil's WorldWe Got Married!!!Host Wil Engstrom is joined by his wife, Marleisha, as they talk about their wedding, all the planning that it took, and what they'll remember most!
2024-07-281h 01Wil's WorldMLB All-Star Predictions and Mariners Trade Deadline PlanHost Wil Engstrom breaks down the following topics:
With the MLB All-Star game a month out, what a potential starting lineup for both the AL and NL could look like.
How will the Mariners handle this trade deadline? Despite being in 1st place they still have lots of holes to fill, and what players could fill those positions?
2024-06-2042 minWil's World3 Key Trades for the Celtics, Potentially Historic MLB Starting Rotations, and Goodbyes to the Pacers and T-WolvesHost Wil Engstrom is back to break down the following topics:
With the Celtics on the verge of winning the 2024 NBA Finals, there are 3 trades that helped get them to this point.
How the Phillies, Yankees, and Mariners are all similar, and why they are in the midst of a potentially historic season from their starting rotation.
Saying goodbye to the Pacers and Timberwolves, the last two teams to get eliminated in the NBA Playoffs.
2024-06-1342 minWil's WorldNBA Finals Preview! Plus, Why the Celtics Could Be Historic, Mavs' Shot as an Underdog, and Final PredictionsHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics while getting ready for the NBA Finals!
How the Celtics and Mavericks both got to this point in the Finals.
Why the Celtics could be a historically great team, and how they might fall short.
Jayson Tatum's historic pace for playoffs stats.
Can Dallas be one of the biggest underdogs to ever win the NBA Finals?
Will Luka be considered one of the greatest playoff performers ever?
2024-06-0650 minWil's WorldHow Likely Are 1st Round QBs Likely to Work Out? Plus, Celtics to the Finals, Bronny James, Angel Hernandez, and Bill WaltonHost Wil Engstrom is back to break down the following topics:
5 quick hitters including the Celtics making the NBA Finals, Bronny James entering the draft, Angel Hernandez retiring, and saying goodbye to Bill Walton.
What percentage of 1st round QBs work out in the NFL? What percentage turn out busts? Plus, how that impacts the 6 quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL Draft.
2024-05-3035 minWil's WorldMLB Potential Overreactions, Luka/Kyrie vs Wolves, and Celtics PathHost Wil Engstrom breaks down the following topics:
5 MLB statements, and whether or not we should overreact yet, from Rangers/DBacks missing playoffs, JRod's struggles, and the success of the Phillies.
Checking in on the 2-0 leads for the Mavericks and Celtics, why Luka and Kyrie are tough for the Wolves, and how the Celtics have gotten to this point.
2024-05-2732 minWil's WorldNBA 2nd Round Goodbyes and Shota Imanaga's Historic StartHost Wil Engstrom is back breaking down the following topics:
The Cavaliers, Thunder, Knicks, and Nuggets were all eliminated in the 2nd round of the playoffs. What does each team have to look forward to, and what questions is each team facing this offseason?
After flying under the radar this offseason, Shota Imanaga has pitched at a historic level, but how does it line up with other great rookie seasons for starting pitchers this century?
2024-05-2243 minWil's WorldWNBA Season Questions and NBA Game 7's with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his fiancee, Marleisha, as they discuss the following topics:
What are the main questions in the WNBA heading into the year? Everything from how the Storm new group fits together, how the Liberty and Aces might look this year, to the performances of the rookie class.
How the Timberwolves took down the Nuggets, who might be favored to win the title, and why the Knicks ran out of gas against an impressive Pacers team.
2024-05-2039 minWil's WorldThe Dichotomy of the Celtics, Easiest Finals Path in History, and NBA #1 Overall Pick Hype TiersHost Wil Engstrom is back with the following topics:
The Celtics had one of the best regular seasons ever, yet why does it feel like everyone doesn't trust them to go all the way?
Looking at betting odds for every playoff series since 1989 to compare how easy of a path the Celtics have had so far.
With the Hawks winning the lottery, how does this draft compare to others since 2010 in terms of top end talent?
2024-05-1648 minWil's WorldBest WNBA Rookie Classes Ever, Juan Soto Trade History, and Elimination Goodbyes to the Clippers and MagicHost Wil Engstrom breaks down the following topics:
With the hype of the 2024 WNBA Draft Class, will it match up to the best in WNBA history?
We've had a couple years to digest the multiple Juan Soto trades, and why it's an interesting study of the Padres.
The Clippers and Magic are the last two teams to be eliminated in the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, and why they could have very different futures ahead.
2024-05-0943 minWil's World5 Early MLB Observations, More NBA Eliminations, and 2nd Round Pressure RankingsHost Wil Engstrom is back for another 3 topics:
Five MLB observations after a month of the season from the Mariners duality, potential history for Mookie/Shohei, and the rise of the AL Central.
Saying goodbye to the Heat, 76ers, and Bucks and what their future's could look like moving forward.
Ranking the remaining 8 teams based on how much pressure they're facing in the 2nd round of the playoffs.
2024-05-0551 minWil's WorldGoodbye Lakers/Suns/Pelicans, Penix to Falcons, and NFL Draft HistoryHost Wil Engstrom breaks down the following topics:
Recaps the seasons for newly eliminated Pelicans, Suns, and Lakers, before looking ahead to what their offseason might look like.
Reacts to the Penix surprising the world by drafting Michael Penix Jr, how the Falcons can be proven right, and where the other quarterbacks landed in the 1st round.
How LSU and UW made history in this draft, and analyzing the big slide for defensive players in the 1st round.
2024-05-0253 minWil's WorldNFL Draft Predictions, Potential History for LSU and UW, and NBA Award PredictionsHost Wil Engstrom breaks down the following topics:
Which teams might draft a quarterback, and how the team surrounding them matters. Plus how LSU and UW could make history this year, and a prediction on how the first round may go.
Award predictions for the NBA season like MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more.
2024-04-241h 07Wil's WorldThe Rise of Caitlin Clark and WCBB, SC/UConn Parallels, WNBA Draft Reactions, and NBA season statsHost Wil Engstrom is back with the following topics:
The rise of women's college basketball this year, why it's only going to keep growing, and how impressive the runs for both South Carolina women's team and UConn men's team were in March Madness.
WNBA Draft Reactions and why Indiana Fever fans should be excited about their future.
Recapping the NBA season by looking at offensive and defensive metrics, how that will show up in the playoffs, and saying goodbye to the Kings and Warriors.
2024-04-2144 minWil's WorldSeason 2 TrailerJoin host Wil Engstrom as he talks about a variety of topics, from various sports debates, reviewing new movies, to random internet debates! New episodes coming every Wednesday's and Sunday's!
2024-04-1200 minWil's WorldEpisode 66: Draymond's Outbursts, Warriors Dynasty, NBA IST, and WNBA Draft Lottery with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his fiancée, Marleisha Cox, as they react to Draymond Green's latest outburst and his now indefinite suspension, and what this means for the potential end of the Warriors dynasty (0:37). Then they talk about the Warriors on-court struggles, what they thought of the NBA In-Season Tournament, before ending with what Indiana could look like next year with Aliyah Boston and potentially Caitlin Clark (32:56).
2023-12-2053 minWil's WorldEpisode 65: 2023 Sports Cities Draft with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his brother, Chris, as they do the first ever sports cities draft! They draft each US city based on their sports teams and who they would want to root for now and in the future (0:30).
2023-12-1455 minWil's WorldEpisode 64: Ohtani to the Dodgers! Plus Soto Trade, Dak vs. Purdy for MVP, and more NFL Week 14 ThoughtsHost Wil Engstrom reacts to the gigantic news that Shohei Ohtani finally signs with the Dodgers, what that means for baseball, how the contract deferrals might work, before covering the Juan Soto trade to the Yankees (0:46). Then he goes over the biggest storylines from Week 14 including the Cowboys/Eagles game and what this means for Dak Prescott's MVP case, the Seahawks' struggles, and the overall mediocrity of nearly half the NFL (29:19).
2023-12-1056 minWil's WorldEpisode 63: College Football Playoff, Alabama vs. FSU, 49ers/Eagles and the NFL MVP RaceHost Wil Engstrom breaks down how we got to the final four teams in the College Football Playoff, and why the committee made the right, but hard, decision in picking Alabama over Florida State (0:43). Then he recaps a busy week 13 in the NFL including Chargers/Patriots, Texans/Broncos, and others, before ending with the showdown between the 49ers and Eagles, and how it could shape the MVP conversation (23:51).
2023-12-0746 minWil's WorldEpisode 62: Mariners 2023 Season in Review, Potential Offseason Moves, and Free Agency Predictions with Arthur BrunnenkantHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his friend, Arthur, as they react to the breaking news that the Mariners traded Eugenio Suarez to Arizona before looking big picture on the Mariners ownership and front office (0:39). Then they recap the season for each Mariners player before closing with some free agency predictions (19:20).
2023-11-271h 15Wil's WorldEpisode 61: Seahawks Collapse, Burrow's Injury, and More Week 11 Storylines, Plus CFP Update and Heisman RankingsHost Wil Engstrom covers the Seahawks collapse against the Rams, Chiefs/Eagles Super Bowl rematch, Burrow's injury, and more storylines coming out of Week 11 in the NFL (0:47). Then he reacts to the change in the CFP rankings with Washington moving to #4, how Jordan Travis' injury affects the rankings and the rest of the season, before closing out with the three Heisman contenders (23:03).
2023-11-2337 minWil's WorldEpisode 60: Early Season NBA Surprises/Disappointments, "The Marvels" Movie Review, and the Future of the MCU with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom goes over 5 players that have surprised him so far this NBA season before going over 5 disappointing players after one month in the season (0:56). Then he's joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they give their reviews of the latest Marvel move, "The Marvels". Then they finish by talking about where the MCU is at and where they might be headed to in the future (26:35).
2023-11-201h 09Wil's WorldEpisode 59: NFL Week 10 Thoughts, NFL Midseason Surprises/Disappointments, and Updated CFP RankingsHost Wil Engstrom covers some of the biggest games in Week 10 in the NFL like the Browns/Ravens, Lions/Chargers, and others, before getting to the players that have surprised and disappointed half-way through the NFL season (0:50). Then he updates the rankings for the College Football Playoff, previews the next week of games, and goes through all the scenarios for the four playoff spots (32:16).
2023-11-1647 minWil's WorldEpisode 58: Ravens Domination, Stroud vs Young, Eagles/Cowboys, and NBA Win Predictions with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom covers Josh Dobbs amazing performance for the Vikings, Stroud's comeback against the Bucs, Eagles/Cowboys, Ravens/Seahawks, and more (0:46). Then he's joined by his brother, Chris, as they give out their win predictions for each NBA team this season, before closing with their championship picks (23:15).
2023-11-091h 14Wil's WorldEpisode 57: Initial CFB Playoff Rankings, NBA In-Season Tourney, and 5 Way-Too-Early NBA ObservationsHost Wil Engstrom reacts to the initial College Football Playoff rankings, which teams have a chance to make the playoff, and what the final month will look like for each Power-5 conference (0:42). Then he outlines the structure of the NBA in-season tournament and what concerns he has, before going over 5 way-too-early observations on the NBA season (14:42).
2023-11-0645 minWil's WorldEpisode 56: Mediocre QBs, Trade Deadline, NFL Miniseason 3, and Rangers 3-1 Lead with Arthur BrunnenkantHost Wil Engstrom goes through all the struggling quarterback situations in the league, some of the big trades at the trade deadline, and a look ahead to the 3rd mini-season in the NFL (0:42). Then he's joined by his friend, Arthur, as they recap how the Rangers took a commanding 3-1 lead in the World Series, what the Diamondbacks can do to come back, and more (33:46).
2023-11-021h 02Wil's WorldEpisode 55: World Series G1/G2, MLB Successful Rebuilds, and WNBA Finals Recap with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom covers the first two games in the MLB World Series between the Rangers and Diamondbacks, before looking back to how both teams went from 100-loss teams to World Series contestants in two years (1:01). Then he's joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they recap the Aces winning the WNBA championship over the Liberty, how they won Game 4 without Chelsea Gray, and what the future looks like for the Aces and rest of the WNBA (23:55).
2023-10-301h 07Wil's WorldEpisode 54: NFL Week 7 Recap, 49er's Struggles, NFC West Division Race, and NBA League Pass RankingsHost Wil Engstrom recaps Week 7 in the NFL by first covering how the 49ers lost their second straight game and what that means for the rest of the NFC West, before talking about Bills/Patriots, Ravens/Lions, and more (0:56). Then he ranks every NBA team for the 2023-2024 season based on how fun they'll be to watch on League Pass (24:14).
2023-10-2651 minWil's WorldEpisode 53: UW/Oregon, Panic Meter for Top NFL Teams, and Portland's View of the Dame Trade with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom recaps the best game of the weekend with the Huskies beating the Ducks and what that means for Penix and the Huskies moving forward, before deciding how much the top NFL teams should panic after a weird Week 6 (0:50). Then he's joined by his brother, Chris, as they look back at the Damian Lillard trade and what the outlook for the Blazers is for 2023 and beyond (28:32).
2023-10-1957 minWil's WorldEpisode 52: Does the MLB Have a Regular Season Problem? Plus Chelsea Gray's Impact and WNBA Finals Game 3 Recap with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom recaps the Divisional Round of the MLB playoff before wondering if the lack of success from the top teams will impact the long regular season (0:50). Then he's joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they recap the Liberty's win over the Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA finals, and what the potential loss of Chelsea Gray has on the rest of the series (17:28).
2023-10-1643 minWil's WorldEpisode 51: ALCS Preview, MLB Preseason Pick Grades, and Updated NFL Tiers with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his brother, Chris, as they catch up on where the MLB playoffs are at, before going back and recapping the picks they made before the MLB season to see what they got right and wrong (1:00). Then Wil covers the most interesting things in saw in NFL Week 5, before updating his NFL Tier list after the first 5 weeks of the NFL season (27:29).
2023-10-1259 minWil's WorldEpisode 50: 54% in Baseball, WNBA Finals Game 1, NLDS/ALDS, and MoreHost Wil Engstrom deep dives into Jerry Dipoto's comments on winning 54% of games and what that number means historically (1:04). Then he covers Game 1 of the WNBA finals and why the Aces are in control, before getting to the ALDS/NLDS and why the MLB Postseason might need to be restructured (33:13).
2023-10-0957 minWil's WorldEpisode 49: MLB Playoff Preview and World Series Predictions with Arthur BrunnenkantHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his friend, Arthur, as they break down all the AL Wild Card matchups and make their picks through the ALCS (0:32). Then they go over all the NL Wild Card games and the rest of the NL playoffs before finishing with their World Series picks (29:09).
2023-10-0459 minWil's WorldEpisode 48: Dame/Jrue Holiday Trades, MLB Playoffs, WNBA Finals, and NFL Mini-Season 1 Recap and AwardsHost Wil Engstrom goes over the Jrue Holiday trade to the Celtics and how that impacts the rest of the Damian Lillard trade, before talking about the finish to the AL West race, and the lead up to the Aces/Liberty match for the WNBA Finals (0:43). Then he recaps the first NFL Mini-Season of the 2023 season by giving out MVP, Most Surprising, and other awards before taking a look at Mini-Season #2 and what the next month might look like in the NFL (20:58).
2023-10-0253 minWil's WorldEpisode 47: Dame Trade, NFL Best Wins/Worst Losses in Week 3, and CFB Week 4Host Wil Engstrom reacts to the breaking news of a 3-way trade sending Damian Lillard to Milwaukee and what this means for all teams involved (0:51). Then he gives his 5 best wins and 5 worst losses from the Week 3 slate in the NFL (10:44), before wrapping up with a few thoughts from Week 4 of the College Football season (44:30).
2023-09-2857 minWil's WorldEpisode 46: 49ers/Giants, Brock Purdy, Justin Fields, and the AL West Division Race with Arthur BrunnenkantHost Wil Engstrom covers the 49ers dominant victory over the Giants on TNF, talks over whether Purdy is a "good" quarterback, and the drama following Justin Fields and the Bears (0:42). Then he's joined by his friend, Arthur, as they cover the last 10 games in the crazy AL West Division race between the Mariners, Astros, and Rangers (11:10).
2023-09-2446 minWil's WorldEpisode 45: MNF Reactions, NFL West, Pac-12's Dominance, and MoreHost Wil Engstrom reacts to an eventful Week 2 in the NFL by covering both Monday Night Football games, before transitioning to the Broncos struggles, the Falcons offense, the return of the Seahawks, and much more (0:30). Then he goes over the first few weeks of the college football season including UW's hot start, the rise of the Pac-12, and the concerning SEC (34:41).
2023-09-211h 02Wil's WorldEpisode 44: MLB Awards, Mariners Playoff Push, and Gran Turismo/Blue Beetle Movie Reviews with Chris Engstrom and Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his brother, Chris, as they debate Acuna vs Betts for NL MVP and make their picks for the other MLB awards, before talking about the Mariners struggles the past couple weeks and how that might impact the postseason push (0:35). Then he's joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they give their thoughts on two recents movies, Gran Turismo and Blue Beetle (31:04).
2023-09-171h 03Wil's WorldEpisode 43: 5 Week 1 NFL Questions, WNBA Season Review and Finals Picks with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom recaps Week 1 of the NFL season by going over his 5 big questions including NFC or AFC, AR15, Love vs. Fields, and more (0:36). Then he's joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they recap the season for the Seattle Storm as they play their last game, who should MVP in the WNBA, and what the playoffs and finals might look like (22:05).
2023-09-1451 minWil's WorldEpisode 42: NFL Season Preview and Win Predictions with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his brother, Chris, as they go through each AFC team and make their win predictions (0:39 before moving to the NFC and making their Super Bowl predictions (40:23).
2023-09-101h 20Wil's WorldEpisode 41: Mariners, MLB Playoff Positioning, Cy Young Candidates, and NFL Mini-Season 1 Preview with Arthur BrunnenkantHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his friend, Arthur, as they react to the Mariners hot August, what September could look like for the Mariners and the rest of the playoff contenders, Cy Young candidates, and more (0:40). Then, Wil previews the first "mini-season" in the NFL and looks at what teams might start out hot and start out slow (48:02).
2023-09-071h 03Wil's WorldEpisode 40: FIBA 1st Round Recap, Potential Team USA Path, and NFL WR TiersHost Wil Engstrom recaps how Team USA and the rest of the FIBA World Cup teams fared in the initial Group Stage, before going over a potential path to victory for Team USA (0:38). Then he puts the best 32 NFL wide receivers into a tier list for the upcoming season (20:31).
2023-09-0438 minWil's WorldEpisode 39: Mariners Division Run, Ohtani's Injury, NFL RB Tiers, and MoreHost Wil Engstrom hits 5 quick topics from the Mariners great run to the top of the AL West, France's quick exit in the FIBA World Cup, and a few other topics (0:47). Then he puts the top 32 NFL running backs into a tier list for the upcoming NFL season (20:15).
2023-08-2846 minWil's WorldEpisode 38: MLB Rule Changes and The Future of Baseball with Arthur BrunnekantHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his friend, Arthur, as they discuss their thoughts on the impact of MLB rule changes such as banning the shift, bigger bases, and the ghost runner, while looking forward to what other potential changes could be coming in the near future (0:26).
2023-08-2447 minWil's WorldEpisode 37: NFL QB Tiers and Cross-Sport Competition with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom puts all 32 starting quarterbacks into tiers for this upcoming NFL season (0:42). Then he's joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they compare baseball, basketball, and football and how athletes would fare in different sports. Then they put the Mariners, Warriors, and Seahawks in a make-believe competition across the different sports to see who would do the best (26:42).
2023-08-1759 minWil's WorldEpisode 36: 2023 NFL Tiers and 5 USA Basketball ThoughtsHost Wil Engstrom puts all 32 NFL Teams into tiers for the upcoming season (0:43). Then he gives 5 takeaways from USA basketball's first 3 showcase games and what they need to do in the upcoming FIBA World Cup to take home the gold (35:47).
2023-08-1456 minWil's WorldEpisode 35: Baseball Fights, Trade Deadline, Mariners' Rise, and NBA 2K Ratings with Arthur BrunnenkantHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his friend, Arthur, as they cover the busy week in baseball from the Anderson/Ramirez brawl, the underwhelming trade deadline, and what led to the Mariners latest magical run (0:36). Then Wil gives his thoughts on the top player rankings that were just announced for this year's NBA 2k24 (33:47).
2023-08-1046 minWil's WorldEpisode 34: Pac-12's Demise and Seattle ASG In-Person Thoughts with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom covers all the breaking news the next wave of Pac-12 teams joining other conferences, what brought us to this point, and what college football might look like moving forward (0:39). Then he's joined by his brother, Chris, as they give their thoughts on attending all the MLB All-Star Game festivities in Seattle, before brainstorming potential improvements (28:01).
2023-08-0746 minWil's WorldEpisode 33: MLB Trade Deadline Instant Reactions and Seattle Mariners Mid-Season Review with Arthur BrunnenkantHost Wil Engstrom reacts to all the MLB trades that went down at the trade deadline from Verlander to the Astros, Marlins and Angels making moves, and a Rays/Guardians 1-for-1 swap (0:39). Then he's joined by his friend, Arthur, as they marvel at Ohtani's great season before looking over what's gone right and wrong so far with their team the Seattle Mariners (23:30).
2023-08-031h 06Wil's WorldEpisode 32: MLB Trade Deadline Preview and NBA Mock Expansion Draft Part 2Host Wil Engstrom goes over the potential trades to expect before the upcoming trade deadline, and what the impact of the expanded postseason has on teams (0:35). Then he finishes the NBA mock expansion draft by drafting teams for both Seattle and Las Vegas (26:01).
2023-07-2756 minWil's WorldEpisode 31: Summer League Categories, Wemby's Debut, and WNBA ASG with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom talks through the 5 categories that players typically fall under when playing in Summer League, before covering the debut's of Victor Wembenyama, Scoot Henderson, and others (0:36). Then he is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they discuss the good and bad of this year's WNBA ASG (25:06).
2023-07-2449 minWil's WorldEpisode 30: Ohtani Trade Speculation, RBs vs. NFL, and NBA Tier List with Anantish VashistHost Wil Engstrom talks through the pros and cons of the Angels trading Ohtani and where he might land, before seeing both sides of the argument between the Running Backs wanting their money and the NFL squeezing them out (0:32). Then he is joined by his friend, Anantish, as they put all the NBA players into a tier list for the upcoming season (24:18).
2023-07-201h 23Wil's WorldEpisode 29: Dame's Trade Request, NBA Free Agency Moves, and Mariner Struggles with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his brother, Chris, as they talk about Dame's trade request and what this mean for Portland, before talking through other big signings in the first 24 hours of free agency (0:37). Then, they move to baseball as they talk through the struggling season for the Mariners and who's most to blame (18:27).
2023-07-0244 minWil's WorldEpisode 28: NBA Free Agency Preview and a Philosophical NBA Conversation with Anantish VashistHost Wil Engstrom covers the NBA teams with the most interesting decisions upcoming in free agency before talking through notable free agents and where they might land (0:39). Then, Wil is joined by his friend, Anantish, as they debate whether or not Jokic and other NBA player's lack of drive for the game is good for the NBA, and how that relates to society as a whole (31:00).
2023-06-2949 minWil's WorldEpisode 27: NBA Draft Recap, Miller vs Scoot, and Chris Paul to the WarriorsHost Wil Engstrom cover the 2023 NBA Draft by debating the pick of Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson and the lack of college basketball players at the top, before wondering about the fit of Chris Paul on the Warriors (00:38).
2023-06-2631 minWil's WorldEpisode 26: Porzingis to the Celtics, Beal to the Suns, and NBA Mock Expansion Draft Part 1Host Wil Engstrom reacts to the late breaking news of Porzingis going to the Celtics along with Marcus Smart and Tyus Jones on the move, before covering the Beal trade and last minute NBA Draft storylines (0:46). Then, Wil goes over what a potential expansion draft could look like in the NBA by covering the rules for protections and going over each team's protections and thought process (20:13).
2023-06-221h 16Wil's WorldEpisode 25: Shohei Ohtani's Greatness and Summer Movie Preview with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom talks about Ohtani's great season in 2023, looks back on the historic start to his career, and wonders why people aren't talking more about what he's doing (0:42). Then, Wil is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they cover some of the biggest movies coming out this summer from Across the Spiderverse, Fast X, Mission Impossible, and many others (27:08).
2023-06-191h 01Wil's WorldEpisode 24: Nuggets' Reign, Heat's Future, and Blazer Trades with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom recaps the Nuggets championship run, how it compares to the last few years, and what the Heat can do to get back (0:40). Then, Wil is joined by his brother, Chris, as they debate the best options for the Trailblazers in the offseason before going through a variety of potential trades (31:46).
2023-06-151h 19Wil's WorldEpisode 23: MLB Progress Reports with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his brother, Chris, as they check in on MLB teams throughout the league and look back at their predictions before the season (00:37).
2023-06-121h 09Wil's WorldEpisode 22: Heat's Resilience, Nuggets Adjustments and NBA CBA/Salary Cap ConversationsHost Wil Engstrom discusses what makes this Heat team legit and if the Nuggets should be concerned heading into Game 3 (0:44). Then, Wil covers the important Salary Cap and Luxury Tax related changes in the new NBA CBA, what teams it will affect in the short-term, and how it might impact the overall outlook of the league (26:40).
2023-06-081h 09Wil's WorldEpisode 21: Heat/Celtics G7 Reactions, Lebron's Future, and NBA Offseason Predictions with Anantish VashistHost Wil Engstrom reacts to the Heat finishing off the Celtics and covers what went wrong for Boston, before previewing a Nuggets/Heat finals (0:37). Then, Wil is joined by Anantish Vashist as they predict what Lebron might do next year and go through other players potentially on the move this offseason (21:42).
2023-06-011h 04Wil's WorldEpisode 20: WNBA Season Preview with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they preview the 2023 WNBA Season and why it might just be on a course for Aces vs Liberty. Then they cover where women's basketball is at in 2023 including the growth of the game in the college level (0:46).
2023-05-2931 minWil's WorldEpisode 19: Nuggets to the Finals, Lakers Next Steps, and Heat/Celtics Game 4 ReactionHost Wil Engstrom goes over what the Nuggets did best to make their first NBA Finals, before talking through the Lakers' season and what next season might look like (0:46). Then, Wil recaps Game 4 between the Heat and Celtics and covers a pivotal Game 5 in Boston (24:57).
2023-05-2541 minWil's WorldEpisode 18: NBA Draft Lottery Reactions and Nuggets/Lakers G1 Recap with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom reacts to the Spurs winning the lottery, what Charlotte might do at #2, and what options Portland has at #3 (0:49). Then, Wil is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they discuss the thrilling Game 1 between the Nuggets and Lakers and what adjustments might happen before Game 2 (17:00).
2023-05-1849 minWil's WorldEpisode 17: NFL Draft "Reaches vs. Steals" Analytical Study and GOTG Vol. 3 Movie Review with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom tries to uncover the careers of players who have been considered "reaches" vs. players that have been considers "steals" in the NFL Draft, by looking back at drafts since 2016 before comparing to players in the 2023 draft (0:55). Then, Wil is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they give their initial thoughts and review of the new Marvel movie "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" (39:34).
2023-05-111h 13Wil's WorldEpisode 16: Lakers/Warriors Game 4 Preview, Lakers' Adjustments, and Mariner Concern Rankings with Marleisha Cox and Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they react to the Lakers blowout win in Game 3, and preview some possible adjustments leading up until Game 4 (0:42). Then, Wil is joined by his brother, Chris, as they talk through the opening month for the Seattle Mariners before giving their concern level for each hitter (28:00) and each pitcher on the roster (1:05:45).
2023-05-081h 25Wil's WorldEpisode 15: Jimmy Butler's Strange Career, Curry vs. Lebron, NBA Playoff Supporting Cast Rankings, and More with Anantish VashistHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his friend, Anantish, to discuss multiple NBA topics from the best player right now, the career of Jimmy Butler, and how Curry's legacy might stand up against the greats (0:52). Then, they rank the remaining 8 playoff teams based on their supporting casts (36:43).
2023-05-041h 18Wil's WorldEpisode 14: NFL Draft Takeaways, Warriors/Kings, NBA's Best Player Crown, and Curry's Legacy with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom covers his initial thoughts of the NFL Draft by going over some of the decisions made by the Seahawks, Texans, and others (0:53). Then, Wil is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha, as they cover the Warriors moving onto Round 2 against the Lakers, who the best player in the NBA is, and whether or not we need to have a larger Curry legacy discussion (21:56).
2023-05-011h 05Wil's WorldEpisode 13: Most Important NFL Draft Storylines and Top 10 ScenariosHost Wil Engstrom looks back at his 5 big storylines to watch at the NFL Draft from a month ago, and if any of them have been answered the night before the draft. (0:53). Then, Wil goes over different scenarios on how the Top 10 picks may play out (20:45).
2023-04-2736 minWil's WorldEpisode 12: Warriors/Kings Crazy Game 4, Draymond's Future with the Warriors, and NBA Playoff Pressure Rankings with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom and his girlfriend, Marleisha, react to a crazy Game 4 ending between the Warriors and Kings, before discussing Draymond Green's impact to the Warriors and what his role might be moving forward (0:51). Then, Wil gives out his rankings for the NBA players facing the most pressure to perform well in the postseason this year (50:12).
2023-04-241h 17Wil's WorldEpisode 11: 2023 NBA Regular Season Award PicksHost Wil Engstrom gives out his picks for the NBA awards for the 2022-2023 season, including Rookie of the Year, All-NBA, MVP, and others (0:35).
2023-04-1334 minWil's WorldEpisode 10: College Team Bracket and NBA Finals Picks with Anthony Berry and Anantish VashistHost Wil Engstrom is joined by Anthony Berry and Anantish Vashist as they cover the first 16 teams in the College Team Bracket of current NBA players (0:43). Then, the group covers the last 16 teams before debating between the two teams in the finale (55:17). Finally, they give out their picks for the NBA Finals this year (2:01:04).
2023-04-092h 05Wil's WorldEpisode 9: March Madness Takeaways, Men's vs Women's College Basketball, and Pros and Cons from the NBA CBAHost Wil Engstrom gives his takeaways on March Madness this year, and how we can learn from it when filling out a bracket next year, before discussing the differences in college basketball on the Men's and Women's side (0:43). Then, Wil covers all the changes in the new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement and discusses the pros and cons that may come from said changes (24:39).
2023-04-0643 minWil's WorldEpisode 8: MLB Opening Weekend Takeaways and a "Baseball Blip" Convo with Anantish VashistHost Wil Engstrom talks about what it's like to watch a 2-hour game in person, as well as other benefits from the new rule changes so far from the first few games (0:46). Then, Wil is joined by Anantish Vashist as they reminisce over players who players in the 2010's and get Anantish caught up on where baseball is in 2023 (21:02).
2023-04-021h 25Wil's WorldEpisode 7: WBC Takeaways and MCU Character Draft with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom covers the biggest storylines that came out of the WBC, including the impact of the game's best players and how injuries might affect WBC 2026 (0:43). Then, Wil is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha Cox, as they draft the best characters that have appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (12:18).
2023-03-2958 minWil's WorldEpisode 6: 2023 MLB Season Preview and Win Predictions for Every Team with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his brother Chris, as they go through every American League team and discuss important storylines and give win predictions (1:17). Then they move over the National League to finish up their storylines and predictions (33:30).
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Wil's WorldEpisode 5: NFL Free Agency Summary and Sports Nicknames Draft with Anantish VashistHost Wil Engstrom recaps all the NFL free agency moves that happened over the last week, and talking through some of QBs that moved teams (0:56). Then, Wil is joined by Anantish Vashist as they go head-to-head in a draft of sports team nicknames (27:30).
2023-03-221h 05Wil's WorldEpisode 4: Potential NBA Matchups and Create-Your-Own-Artist with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom goes over the best NBA playoff matchups when it comes to ratings and storylines (1:20). Then, Wil is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha Cox, as they build out their perfect musician for themselves by taking from other artists in six different categories (29:08).
2023-03-191h 09Wil's WorldEpisode 3: March Madness Players to Watch and Mascot Draft with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom goes over his players to watch in March Madness this year (0:40). Then, Wil is joined by his brother Chris for the weekly Draft Day. This time they debate and draft which March Madness mascots would make the best baseball team (26:25).
2023-03-1557 minWil's WorldEpisode 2: NFL Draft Storylines and Popular Movie Awards with Marleisha CoxHost Wil Engstrom goes over the 5 biggest storylines for the upcoming NFL draft, as well as the implications from the news that broke after the NFL Combine (0:40). Then, Wil is joined by his girlfriend, Marleisha Cox, as they discuss the movies from 2022 and give out their awards for the most popular categories (29:20).
2023-03-121h 20Wil's WorldEpisode 1: WBC Preview and WBC Player Draft with Chris EngstromHost Wil Engstrom is joined by his brother, Chris, as they talk through biggest storylines from the WBC (1:35) before breaking down each Group and making their predictions (8:45). Then, they go head-to-head drafting players playing in the WBC (24:25).
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