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ROTHPOD EP205 - 06/05/2024



The ROTHPOD is back, again, for another fantastic episode as our favorite season is slowly coming to a wrap... but we've got two FANTASTIC title matchups ahead of us! Episode 205 has arrived and wow, we're fired up for this one!



Timestamps:

1:05 - Discussing the NHL's Conference Finals + the upcoming Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers

12:35 - The favorite Boston Celtics vs. the surprising underdog Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals - who wins and why?

18:20 - Christian McCaffrey and Justin Jefferson get BIG extensions, deservedly so

23:05 - Should the Leafs attempt to get Mitch Marner to waive his NTC, and if he does, where should he be dealt?

34:55 - Eric Jensen asks us about what the Rangers/Stars need to do in the offseason, our thoughts on an intriguing football team or two, baseball, and New York City activities

56:40 - OPERATION FLAGSHIP - What are our thoughts on the Redskins' free ticket sting operation many decades ago? GO WATCH THE NFL FILMS VIDEO!!!

01:00:50 - What are our alter ego names (first AND last names) and why?



Thanks to EVERYONE who listened, asked questions, interacted, etc.. we appreciate you!

ROTHPOD EP204 - 05/29/24 - The ROTHPOD is back as the NHL and NBA playoffs are now in their respective Conference Finals, albeit one side is much more competitive than the other! We also discuss the Nico Collins deal in Houston, the MLB including Negro League stats in their all-time leaderboards, and answer a bunch of great listener questions... give it a listen, we hope you enjoy!



Timestamps:

1:30 - NHL Conference Finals Discussion (NYR v FLA tied up at 2, EDM v DAL is a WILD one) + Bylsma back to Seattle, Ryan McDonagh trade, PWHL Walter Cup chatter

33:05 - NBA Playoffs roll on (Celtics dominate Pacers, Mavericks trying to close out the Timberwolves)

40:45 - Nico Collins gets PAID, extended 3Y/72M in Houston

46:40 - MLB adding Negro League stats to all-time leaderboards, changing some of the records (Josh Gibson's getting his respect!)

49:00 - Listener Questions

49:05 - Our former ROTHPOD Listener Captain asks us about the Indy 500, Jacob Trouba, Shota Imanaga (what a jinx!), and more

01:13:15 - A two-part question: The most SHOCKING/JAW-DROPPING sports moment of 2024 AND the most uplifting sports moment of 2024 up to this point

01:10:45 - What trade has most changed the course of a franchise, either for the better or the worse? Also, what do we order from fast food restaurants that may be considered to be a little bit odd to where people will look at you confused?

01:19:05 - The Designated Spot: Our top and bottom tier of one-hit wonders (and their songs)



Thanks as always for listening and for asking questions, we had a lot of fun with this week's episode!

ROTHPOD EP202 - 05/21/24 - Playoff action has raged on in both the NHL and NBA, so we're here with series previews for all of the Conference Finals action... plus, of course, some questions from our lovely listeners!



0:50 - Another super busy week in the NHL (Previews of NYR v FLA and DAL v EDM plus coaching hires/extensions in St. Louis and Carolina)

49:15 - NBA Conference Finals talk (Boston has a nice road to the Finals with an Indiana matchup, Should Mavericks-Timberwolves the best series' of all of the playoffs??)

01:04:40 - Top tier of throwback/classic jerseys, a self-asked question

01:08:35 - Steve asks us about the Knicks' contender-o-meter, Anthony Edwards' ranking among the most exciting players in the league, and what the Yankees should theoretically do to try to keep Juan Soto

01:17:40 - Who are our FAVORITE players of all-time from the four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

01:26:35 - The Designated Spot™ question of the week: Which Backyard Baseball character are we?!?!



Thanks for the questions and for the listens, we appreciate all of you very much!

ROTHPOD EP202 - 05/15/24 - The Roadie on the Horn Podcast has an episode for one and for all as the NHL/NBA Playoffs continue forward.. we've definitely got a lot to talk about!



0:50 - Stanley Cup Playoff Round 2 (Rangers attempt to not choke... as does every other team with a lead in the playoffs apparently!!!)

30:45 - NBA Round 2 Playoff talk (Celtics outclass the Cavs, Knicks fans want Boston, and two ELECTRIC series' out of the Western Conference)

44:50 - Jared Goff's MASSIVE extension in Detroit

50:55 - Listener Q's from RK's dad + Kira and Phil to wrap up a fun podcast (golf AND wacky food combos, what a mixture!)

ROTHPOD EP201 - 5/9/24 - We've got a busy podcast full of fun topics with the NHL and NBA playoffs going on as we speak! We hope you enjoy the podcast half as much as we enjoyed recording and producing it for you!



Timestamps:

0:55 - Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 (Thoughts on all 4 series' plus some standouts up to this point) and some U18, OHL talk

32:00 - NBA Playoffs (Are the Knicks legit? Are the Nuggets done? Fun start to Round 2)

43:00 - Luis Arraez traded to the Padres, Dodgers/Cubs continue strong starts to the season

52:30 - Do we like postgame fireworks at the ball park? What are our favorite giveaways/perks of attending?

58:50 - What is the MOST INTENSE sporting event we've ever been in attendance for?

01:06:50 - Kira and Phil want to know how many notes we have in our phone PLUS a little random note reading for the folks!



Thanks as always for listening and asking questions, we appreciate you all!

ROTHPOD EP200 - 05/01/2024 - We're 200 episodes strong on the Roadie on the Horn Podcast with great timing as the NFL Draft happened last weekend along with some fantastic action in the NHL and NBA! Of course, we cap it off with a few great questions, so there's something for everybody on Episode #200 of the ROTHPOD!



Timestamps:

1:55 - 2024 NFL Draft (Our thoughts on the Penix, McCarthy, and Nix picks, the Giants + Eagles drafts, and some other occurrences within the draft)

35:50 - NHL Playoffs R1 (Rangers sweep to set up a rematch vs. the Hurricanes, Western Conference is fairly chaotic, Avalanche success vs. Hellebuyck, and more)

01:04:25 - NBA Round 1 tomfoolery (Lakers lose to the Nuggets again, Knicks-Sixers and Mavs-Clippers are both very fun, Milwaukee's injuries are brutal, and more again)

01:20:15 - Mike Trout's out for most (all, with how bad the Angels are) of the year for another season

01:22:25 - What is the best sports city in North America right now?

01:25:40 - With the NFL Draft over, what NFL Free Agent would we each want our favorite teams (the Giants and Eagles) to sign?

01:30:10 - What are our favorite sports superstitions?

01:34:50 - In honor of Episode 200, what non-monetary thing would we want 200 of?



Another week of fantastic topics and questions, 200 deep and we as per usual appreciate all of the support! Thank you very much!