2 Dummies That Just Watch: A Sports Podcast Between Friends

Will Hernandez and LeeJay Parrilla
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Tired of the same old sports takes? The 2 Dummies That Just Watch brings you raw, unfiltered sports talk that actually uses eyeballs—not just box scores. Lifelong friends Will and LeeJay have been watching sports for decades, and now they’re bringing their true Brooklyn energy straight to your ears.  From the New York City sports scene to the biggest headlines in sports, they’re breaking it all down with hot takes, humor, and real fan insight—no analytics degree required. Hit subscribe and watch the game the way it was meant to be watched—with your own two eyes.

  1. 6d ago

    118. The Jets Are BROKEN, Giants Have a QB Controversy & Knicks Fans Want MORE!

    New York football is back to being miserable. The Jets fall to 2-4 after another frustrating loss to the Patriots, and LeeJay unloads on Frank Reich's play-calling, Geno Smith's reluctance to take chances, and the growing criticism of Aaron Glenn. Meanwhile, the Giants blow a 10-point lead against the Saints, setting up a heated debate about whether J.J. McCarthy should replace Jameis Winston. Will and Erik want McCarthy starting immediately, but LeeJay thinks the Giants should be more careful. Plus, the Knicks begin their championship defense! Can New York repeat, or should fans temper their expectations? We also discuss the Brooklyn Nets' seemingly endless rebuild, Sean Marks' future, and what meaningful progress would actually look like. And at halftime, all three Dummies share their biggest gym etiquette nightmares, from tripods and FaceTime calls to people treating the gym like their personal playground. Also on the show: Aaron Boone returns to the Yankees.The Giants' fumbling problem.The Knicks' offseason additions and contract questions.LeeJay assigns everyone a role in their friend group.Follow us on Instagram: @2dummiesthatjustwatch. Timestamps 00:29 Intro & Goodbye to Jake's Dilemma 08:24 Aaron Boone Returns to the Yankees 11:34 Jets Lose to the Patriots 14:14 LeeJay Unloads on Frank Reich 18:49 Is Geno Smith the Problem? 30:24 Aaron Glenn & the Jets Coaching Debate 34:39 Should the Jets Give Aaron Glenn More Time? 42:04 Giants Collapse Against the Saints 43:24 Should J.J. McCarthy Start? 58:39 Giants Discipline & Cam Skattebo 70:04 The Giants' Fumbling Problem 72:19 Halftime: Gym Etiquette Nightmares 85:39 Knicks Championship Defense Preview 90:39 Knicks Roster Changes & Rotation 95:09 Karl-Anthony Towns' Contract Situation 99:44 Knicks' Eastern Conference Competition 104:59 Brooklyn Nets Season Preview 111:29 Is Sean Marks the Problem? 116:59 The Five Roles in Every Friend Group 120:49 Final Thoughts & Sign-Off Send us Fan Mail

  2. Oct 13

    117. The Giants Got Away With WHAT?! Jets Finally Win & Yankees Face Tough Questions

    The Giants somehow escaped with a 27-27 tie against the Commanders, the Jets finally returned to the win column, and the Yankees' season ended in a disappointing playoff sweep. There's plenty for New York sports fans to argue about this week. LeeJay returns with plenty to say about the Jets' 17-12 win over Cleveland. He pushes back against fans and analysts dismissing the victory, defends Aaron Glenn against calls for his firing, and questions whether the offense can improve enough to compete with New England. Will and LeeJay break down one of the strangest finishes you'll see in an NFL game. How much blame does Jayden Daniels deserve for Washington's late-game clock-management disaster? And despite their 3-1-1 record, are the Giants actually as good as their record suggests? Later, Larry joins Will for an in-depth Yankees season recap. They discuss the playoff sweep by Tampa Bay, Aaron Judge's injury, Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone's futures, the team's young talent, and what needs to change heading into 2027. Plus, the Knicks, sports controversies, and our Mt. Rushmore of the Biggest Scapegoats in New York Sports History. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 12:30 Trail Blazers broadcasting controversy 21:58 Jets win vs. Giants tie: Which fan base feels better? 24:50 Jets beat the Browns: A win is a win 36:27 LeeJay responds to Jets critics 41:31 Can the Jets compete with New England? 46:20 Stop blaming only Aaron Glenn 51:25 Giants-Commanders: The overtime disaster 57:20 Can the Giants fix their running game? 1:04:50 Are the Giants actually good? 1:17:55 Larry Fleischer joins for Yankees season recap 1:19:30 What went wrong against Tampa Bay? 1:24:25 Aaron Judge's injury and the playoff impact 1:30:05 Are Cashman and Boone coming back? 1:34:20 What the Yankees need in 2027 1:38:30 The Yankees' promising young players 1:43:00 Jazz Chisholm's disappointing season 1:46:05 Are the Yankees wasting Judge's prime? 1:48:55 Inside the Rays' clubhouse celebration 1:54:35 Will and LeeJay return: Sports shorts 1:55:30 Knicks discussion 2:02:00 Athlete retirement and public criticism 2:12:45 Mt. Rushmore: New York sports scapegoats 2:33:15 Closing remarks Send us Fan Mail

  3. Oct 6

    116. The Giants Are 3–1… and the Jets Are Already Falling Apart

    The Giants are 3–1, sitting atop the NFC East and suddenly giving Will and Erik dangerous levels of hope. But how real is this start? We break down another Giants win, the Jameis Winston roller coaster, Arvell Reese’s breakout performance, Kayvon Thibodeaux’s disappearing act and whether this team could actually be headed toward meaningful football later this season. Then LeeJay joins us, and the mood changes quickly. After an ugly Jets loss to Chicago, LeeJay unloads on the offense, Frank Reich’s play-calling, Geno Smith, the penalties, the players and the idea that Jets fans should be searching for “silver linings.” According to LeeJay, the Jets might have only two games left to save their season. Plus: why NFL defenders seem to be punching at the football more than ever, what’s happening with the Chargers, the Knicks/KAT contract situation and whether NIL money is starting to influence who actually plays in college football. It’s another week of completely normal New York sports! Timestamps 00:29 Intro 13:32 Are the Giants’ 3–1 start for real? 23:23 The Jameis Winston experience 30:41 Arvell Reese breaks out — where is Kayvon Thibodeaux? 35:30 How good can the Giants actually be? 45:29 LeeJay joins — Jets offense hits rock bottom 51:21 Who deserves the blame for the Jets? 55:56 Is the Jets season already almost over? 57:16 The next four games could decide everything 59:53 Tyson Bagent and the Bears expose the Jets 1:01:15 What is the Jets’ plan? 1:05:24 Players vs. coaching — who deserves accountability? 1:06:30 LeeJay weighs in on the 3–1 Giants 1:12:39 Why are NFL defenders punching the football? 1:15:18 Raiders, Chargers and Week 4 surprises 1:19:32 What’s going on with KAT and the Knicks? 1:21:53 Is NIL money deciding who plays in college football? 1:27:59 Mets season recap preview 1:31:04 Outro Send us Fan Mail

  4. Sep 29

    115. Giants Survive Without Dart, Jets Defense Fails Again & Mets Face a Stearns Reckoning

    The Giants are 2-1, but life without Jaxson Dart is already raising some big questions. Will and Erik break down the Giants’ ugly win, Jameis Winston’s struggles, the trade for J.J. McCarthy and why adding another young quarterback isn’t necessarily a threat to Dart. Plus: Najee Harris’ emergence, a suddenly reliable Giants special teams unit and the major concern facing the defense after losing Brian Burns. Then it’s onto the Jets, who showed fight again but still couldn’t finish the job. Is this actually a better football team despite the losses? And with Aaron Glenn now calling the defense, how much responsibility falls on him for a unit that continues to struggle? Around the NFL, the guys discuss the wave of injuries across the league, some surprising 0-3 starts and a Cowboys defense that might not be quite as improved as advertised. Finally, the frustration boils over with the Mets. Erik weighs in on the decision to keep Andy Green, the latest front-office changes and David Stearns’ roster-building philosophy. And after Pete Alonso’s huge season away from Queens, there’s no avoiding the question: how badly did the Mets get that decision wrong? Timestamps 00:28 Intro 10:38 Have the Giants and Jets changed our minds? 18:06 Giants survive without Jaxson Dart 19:15 Jameis Winston struggles and the J.J. McCarthy trade 25:51 Does McCarthy create competition for Dart? 31:21 Najee Harris and the Giants running game 35:26 Biggest positives and concerns for the Giants 41:53 Looking ahead to Giants-Cardinals 43:46 Jets-Lions: another frustrating Jets loss 46:32 Aaron Glenn and the Jets defense 55:41 The LeeJay-Luke Jets/Bears bet 57:04 Around the NFL 57:31 Why are there so many NFL injuries? 1:07:02 The NFL’s 0-3 and 3-0 teams 1:12:15 What happened to the Cowboys defense? 1:17:12 Mets: Andy Green, David Stearns and the front office 1:22:07 Are the Mets becoming “Moneyball with money”? 1:25:53 Why Steve Cohen hired David Stearns 1:30:45 Stearns addresses the Mets’ failures 1:33:04 The Pete Alonso decision looks even worse 1:36:03 Did Mets fans go too far welcoming Pete back? 1:37:29 Final thoughts Send us Fan Mail

  5. Sep 23

    114. Jaxson Dart Injury Fallout, Jets' Collapse & Pete Alonso’s Citi Field Return

    A brutal week for New York sports sends Will and LeeJay off script. Jaxson Dart’s injury suddenly changes the Giants’ season — and maybe even the conversation about their future at quarterback. Then LeeJay breaks down how the Jets blew a 17-7 fourth-quarter lead and why putting the entire loss on Aaron Glenn misses the bigger picture. The Mets take over the second half of the show after Pete Alonso’s emotional return to Citi Field. We get into Steve Cohen’s comments, David Stearns’ future and the surprise decision to give Andy Green a three-year deal. Plus: NFL quick hits, an unbelievable HYROX story, an Alamo Drafthouse tipping rant, and our Mt. Rushmore of the most painful departures in New York sports history. Timestamps  00:29 Jaxson Dart injury changes everything for the Giants 04:49 Jameis Winston and the Giants defense 07:56 John Harbaugh’s first major Giants test 11:31 Would the Giants draft another quarterback? 18:13 Jameis Winston has to be ready 22:32 What do the Giants really know about Dart’s injury? 27:41 Jets blow a 17-7 lead to Green Bay 35:29 Aaron Glenn, Frank Reich and what really went wrong 42:58 Around the NFL: Chargers, Steelers, Chiefs and Brian Flores 53:47 Halftime: The unbelievable HYROX race controversy; LeeJay reviews Resident Evil; The Alamo Drafthouse tipping debate 1:12:44 Aaron Judge injury concerns 1:14:24 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field 1:18:42 Steve Cohen, David Stearns and Mets accountability 1:26:38 Why did the Mets already hire Andy Green? 1:38:22 Mt. Rushmore of painful New York sports departures 1:58:25 LeeJay’s Mexico trip and what’s next Send us Fan Mail

  6. Sep 15

    113. Jets & Giants Win Week 1: Is New York Football Finally Back?

    For once, everybody is happy. The Jets and Giants both open the season with wins, giving New York football fans something they haven't had much of lately: optimism. We break down the Jets' win over Tennessee, Breece Hall's big day, what Geno Smith gave the offense and why LeeJay refuses to overreact after one game. Then we turn to the Giants, where Jackson Dart looked comfortable, the running game controlled the night and the entire team suddenly looked tougher, smarter and more organized. Erik comes away especially encouraged by the Giants finally looking like a team with a clear identity under its head coach, although 10 penalties and concerns in the secondary give us plenty to argue about. Around the NFL, we ask whether Week 1 changed the way we should look at some supposedly impossible matchups, LeeJay wonders how much longer Justin Herbert gets the benefit of the doubt, and Will makes the case that the Arch Manning hype may have gotten ahead of the actual player. Plus: Regents exam trauma, what schools should actually teach, a little Nets and Mets talk, and our Mt. Rushmore of stadium anthems. Timestamps 00:48 Intro — A Rare Happy Week for New York Football 05:55 Jets Beat the Titans in Week 1 12:49 What Is Going On With Cam Ward? 14:42 Robert Saleh, the Titans and Moving On 22:52 Jets vs. Packers Early Look 23:52 Giants Beat the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football 30:15 LeeJay's Concern: Giants Penalties and Secondary 39:49 Around the NFL — Did Week 1 Change Expectations? 45:24 Bears Explosion and Week 1 Running Backs 49:08 Vikings QB Discussion 50:26 Is It Time to Question Justin Herbert? 55:22 Halftime: Regents Exams and Our High School Memories 1:03:09 Is Arch Manning Overrated? 1:11:49 Can the Nets Actually "Shock the World"? 1:15:49 Mets Check-In 1:17:17 Mt. Rushmore: Best Stadium Anthems 1:29:09 Final Thoughts and Outro Send us Fan Mail

  7. Sep 9

    112. 2026 NFL Predictions: Giants, Jets, Playoff Picks & Super Bowl Bets

    It’s our third annual NFL Preview! Will, LeeJay and Erik are back together to break down the 2026 season, starting with one prediction each that they’re willing to put their names on — including Will jumping right back onto the Buffalo Bills bandwagon and predicting Josh Allen finally reaches the Super Bowl. Then it’s a Giants and Jets State of the Union: what would make each season a success, realistic ceilings, disaster scenarios, the Jets tanking debate, Jackson Dart’s future and whether John Harbaugh can really change the Giants. From there, the guys debate whether the Chiefs are still automatic contenders, whether the Texans and Jaguars have reached prove-it time with C.J. Stroud and Trevor Lawrence, Aaron Rodgers’ last ride, Baltimore’s new era and which teams actually belong in the playoff and Super Bowl conversation. Plus: division winners, playoff picks, Super Bowl predictions, bold takes that may age horribly and a Giants first-round draft-pick memory game that goes off the rails. LeeJay also shares a personal message about September 11 and his search for information about his friend Sasha, who he believes saved his life that day. Timestamps 00:29 Intro 03:06 Erik’s State Farm Arena nightmare 10:14 LeeJay’s September 11 message 17:23 The 2026 NFL Preview begins 17:48 One Thing We Know: NFL predictions 25:28 Jets State of the Union 41:17 The Jets tanking debate 44:57 Giants State of the Union 48:30 Could John Harbaugh be a disaster? 53:43 Isaiah Likely prediction 54:56 Is Jackson Dart really the guy? 59:02 Do the Giants have to make the playoffs? 1:04:08 Would the Giants draft another QB? 1:06:33 Giants vs. Jets skill-position draft 1:14:17 Six Questions That Define the NFL Season 1:15:10 Are the Chiefs still contenders? 1:19:43 What happens with Tua? 1:23:18 Aaron Rodgers’ last ride 1:27:26 Are the Texans still “up and coming”? 1:28:06 C.J. Stroud and Trevor Lawrence on the clock 1:33:13 Baltimore begins life after Harbaugh 1:37:02 Ranking the NFL: No Shot to Super Bowl or Bust 1:37:49 Which 2025 playoff teams fall out? 1:48:10 Division winners and Wild Cards 1:49:46 AFC Championship predictions 1:51:01 NFC playoff predictions 1:51:57 Super Bowl predictions 1:53:24 Our boldest NFL predictions 1:58:32 Giants first-round picks memory game 2:05:47 Final thoughts Send us Fan Mail

  8. Aug 25

    111. Mets False Hope, Yankees Overreaction & High School Football Gone Wild

    The Dummies are back for Episode 111, and this time it's another Around the Horn episode to end the summer schedule.  Francisco Alvarez's latest slump has everyone suddenly asking questions Will has been asking for two years. Is Alvarez actually part of the future?  Erik explains why watching Buford High School football on ESPN2 felt more like an NFL broadcast, LeeJay wonders why Yankees fans are so desperate for Giancarlo Stanton to return, and the guys revisit the real mistake behind losing Pete Alonso. Plus: the latest WNBA controversy, the absolutely bizarre story surrounding 49ers owner Jed York, and we end with a game naming the world's most addicting things. Timestamps 00:00:48 Intro and movie talk 00:09:27 Jeffrey Yan and Mets false hope 00:17:36 Francisco Alvarez's collapse 00:38:52 High school football has become big business 00:48:11 Why are Yankees fans worried about Stanton? 00:54:22 The real Pete Alonso mistake 00:57:56 The latest WNBA controversy 01:04:53 Jed York's bizarre arrest story 01:13:51 The 10 most addicting things game Send us Fan Mail

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Tired of the same old sports takes? The 2 Dummies That Just Watch brings you raw, unfiltered sports talk that actually uses eyeballs—not just box scores. Lifelong friends Will and LeeJay have been watching sports for decades, and now they’re bringing their true Brooklyn energy straight to your ears.  From the New York City sports scene to the biggest headlines in sports, they’re breaking it all down with hot takes, humor, and real fan insight—no analytics degree required. Hit subscribe and watch the game the way it was meant to be watched—with your own two eyes.

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