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

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Aug 12

    Don’t Tell Us How to Be Mets Fans

    Apparently, we pissed off Mets Instagram. After our Jefry Yan Reel sparked way more debate than we expected — including people questioning whether we're even Mets fans — Will, LeeJay and Erik jumped back on the microphones for an emergency rebuttal. LeeJay explains what he actually dislikes about Yan celebrating every strikeout. Erik, who has watched Yan pitch before and doesn't mind the antics nearly as much, explains why Mets fans should probably get used to it. Then the conversation becomes something much bigger: Who gets to decide what being a “real fan” looks like? We get into criticizing a team you've supported for decades, spending money on a bad product, the danger of late-season false hope, whether this Mets run could influence future roster decisions, and why fandom doesn't require wearing rose-colored glasses. Three Mets fans. Different opinions. Plenty of profanity. Welcome to the rebuttal. Send us Fan Mail

  7. Aug 11

    110. Sophie Cunningham Debate, Mets' Celebration Culture & Anthony Volpe’s Fall

    The Dummies are back with plenty to discuss. Will and LeeJay break down the controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA, debate whether NFL teams are getting too soft—or too smart—in training camp, and wonder whether the Giants should be trying to change the way Jaxon Dart plays. Then it's baseball: Jefry Yan's celebrations already have Will and LeeJay yelling at the TV, the Mets may be creating some dangerous late-season false hope, and Anthony Volpe's fall from potential Yankees cornerstone to Triple-A raises a bigger question about how quickly New York fans crown—and abandon—young players. Plus: LeeJay goes to war with Greyhound, an alleged former NFL player's very public Florida adventure leaves the guys speechless, Will may be heading to a Mets speed-dating event, and the episode closes with a Mount Rushmore of great New York athletes who still aren't in their sport's Hall of Fame. Timestamps 00:47: Intro and fighting with Instagram commenters 10:36: LeeJay's Greyhound nightmare 24:47: Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA controversy 45:00: The bizarre Stedman Bailey story 55:04: Hard Knocks returns with the Seahawks 01:01:00: Old-school vs. analytical NFL training camps 01:05:59: Giants training camp and Jaxson Dart 01:14:52: Will applies for Mets speed dating 01:23:15: Jefry Yan's celebrations are already exhausting 01:34:39: Are the Mets creating false hope again? 01:44:00: What happened to Anthony Volpe? 01:49:41: Mount Rushmore: NY stars not in the Hall of Fame 02:07:49: Closing thoughts Send us Fan Mail

  8. Aug 4

    MLB Trade Deadline Special: Mets Sell, Yankees Add Offense & Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal

    The MLB Trade Deadline has passed, and the three dummies went live to process everything that happened. Will, LeeJay and EriK break down the Mets’ seven trades, whether David Stearns actually improved the organization and why restocking the farm system does not automatically provide a path back to contention. The conversation turns into a larger debate about the Mets’ player-development operation, Freddy Peralta’s collapse and whether an analytics-heavy approach can take the feel of the game away from pitchers. The crew also examines the Yankees’ additions, the needs Brian Cashman left unresolved and whether Cashman has essentially earned a job for life by keeping the Yankees in contention every season. Then comes the biggest controversy of the deadline: Tarik Skubal joining the Dodgers. Are the Dodgers damaging competitive balance, or are they simply showing the killer instinct that other wealthy franchises lack? The guys debate which teams can still beat Los Angeles and whether having the biggest names guarantees anything in October. Plus: live questions from Larry and Luke, a Bears-Jets bet that could cost LeeJay his mustache, early Giants expectations and another plea for the Mets to stop living off the 1986 championship. 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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