The Skud Missile Podcast

Two generations. One mic. Zero apologies.
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🎙️ The Skud Missile Podcast Explosive takes. No filter. All heart. Hosted by Michael and Ezra Skudera, The Skud Missile Podcast is a father-son venture that dives headfirst into the world of sports—with the occasional side detour into current events and politics. From generational debates about the NBA to honest conversations about athletes, culture, and leadership, this podcast blends experience with fresh perspective. Expect unfiltered opinions, passionate debates, and a healthy dose of humor—all rooted in love for the game and respect for each other. It's sports talk with edge, insight, and just enough disagreement to keep things interesting. Weekly episodes drop with takes that hit hard and stay with you. theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

  1. 6D AGO

    🎙️ Episode 29: Expansion and International Waters

    Episode 29 explores failure, future growth, and global dominance in sports. We start by carving out the Mount Rushmore of the worst franchises in NFL, NBA, and MLB history — debating which teams truly define dysfunction and fan misery. Then we pivot to the future as the NBA inches toward expansion. Should Seattle get its team back? Is Las Vegas inevitable? And what dark horse city could surprise everyone? Finally, we go international. We build USA vs World super teams in both MLB and the NBA and debate whether American dominance is officially over. It’s legacy, expansion, and global takeover — all in one episode. “No scripts. Just missiles.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

    46 min

  2. FEB 11

    🎙️ Episode 28: Global Heat & Gridiron Glory

    We start with a debate that never gets old: the greatest rivalries in college football. A new Top 15 ranking has everyone talking, and we break down what actually makes a rivalry elite. Is it hate? Stakes? History? Or something deeper? And in today’s NIL and transfer portal era, do rivalries still mean the same thing to players — or do they live mostly in the fans now? From there, we shift to the NBA and build a basketball thought experiment that turns into a heated debate. A European superteam of current stars versus five Americans of our choosing. Can Team USA still claim superiority, or has global development officially reshaped the balance of power in the league? Skill vs athleticism. IQ vs explosiveness. One game or seven-game series — we cover it all. Then we recap the Super Bowl — what worked, what didn’t, and whether the game delivered on the moment. We also break down the halftime show featuring Bad Bunny and discuss its energy, cultural impact, and whether it elevated the night or divided audiences. Finally, we close with the NBA brawl between the Pistons and Hornets and the league’s suspensions that followed. Were the penalties fair? Did history factor in correctly? And where exactly is the line between competitive intensity and losing control? Plus, in this week’s mailbag: * Which rule would we eliminate from sports for one season? * What sports take have we completely changed our minds on? * And who makes our Mount Rushmore of sports villains? It’s loyalty. Legacy. Global influence. And a little bit of chaos. No scripts. Just missiles . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

    41 min

  3. FEB 1

    🎙️ Episode 27: Nicknames, Rumors and Restaurant Debates

    Episode 27 opens with a candid discussion on the renewed scrutiny surrounding Steve Tisch and why ownership controversies never fully fade in professional sports. From there, the conversation shifts to Pinstripe Pride and what the Yankees’ identity truly represents in today’s evolving sports culture—why tradition still matters, where it clashes with the modern game, and why the pinstripes continue to carry unmatched weight. The crew then dives into the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, separating real possibilities from noise and debating whether a small-market superstar can actually remain untouchable in the current NBA landscape. To close things out, the tone lightens with a nostalgia-fueled debate on the greatest nicknames in sports history—those iconic monikers that became bigger than the players themselves. The episode wraps with a lively listener mailbag covering must-visit Tri-State area restaurants, the impossible task of cutting one beloved team, and dream car picks if money were no object. No scripts. Just missiles . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

    44 min

  4. JAN 27

    🎙️ Episode 26: Worth More Than Wins

    What are sports really worth? In Episode 26, we look beyond wins and losses to talk about value in all its forms. We start with the most valuable franchises in the world and what their worth actually says about power, markets, and influence in modern sports. From there, the conversation shifts in an unexpected direction, exploring speed in nature and what survival, efficiency, and instinct can teach us about dominance. We then revisit one of basketball’s most enduring hypotheticals, imagining how history might look if injuries never altered the careers of some of the game’s most gifted players. The episode wraps with an honest discussion about sports media and which voices elevate the conversation versus those that simply fill the space. We close the show with a brief reflection on the violence we continue to see across the country and why it should never feel normal, even in a world built on constant noise. As always, thanks for listening and being part of the conversation . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

    41 min

  5. JAN 18

    🎙️ Episode 25: Big Contracts, Broken Systems, and Draft Delusions

    Episode 25 opens with baseball’s latest reminder that money still rules everything. Kyle Tucker is headed to the Dodgers as the second-highest paid player in MLB, forcing a conversation about competitive balance, broken systems, and why fans keep aiming their anger in the wrong direction. From there, we jump to the NFL as the Broncos take down the Bills and the focus quickly shifts to Bo Nix’s injury. What does the win really say about Denver, and who should feel more uneasy after the dust settles? We also dive into early NFL Draft conversations and push back on the hype, debating which players actually belong in Top 10 discussions and which names are being forced into the conversation. We close with a lighter but telling discussion: if money wasn’t an issue, what four collectibles or items would you want, and what that says about fandom, nostalgia, and value. The listener mailbag rounds it out with questions on dream suite season tickets, ideal retirement spots in the US, and a creative dive into favorite niche athletes of all time. No scripts. Just missiles . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

    44 min
  6. 🎙️ Episode 24: Respect Isn’t Automatic

    JAN 9

    🎙️ Episode 24: Respect Isn’t Automatic

    Respect in sports isn’t permanent. It’s shaped by narratives, aesthetics, and whatever conversation happens to dominate at the moment. In Episode 24 of The Skud Missile Podcast, we challenge how greatness is remembered — and how easily it gets rewritten. We open with a blind résumé exercise that forces an uncomfortable question: are we too quick to dismiss certain legends when their careers don’t “look” modern? From there, we turn to the chaos surrounding the NCAA transfer portal and ask whether freedom without structure is quietly changing the soul of college football. The conversation shifts into a heated debate over what it really means to be a “dirty” athlete versus a relentless competitor, before closing with a legacy check across four iconic players from different sports. Who’s been judged unfairly? Who benefits most from nostalgia? And who will history treat more kindly once the noise fades? We wrap the episode with a listener mailbag that challenges some of the laziest habits in modern sports debate. No scripts. Just missiles. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the conversation on Instagram, X, and Threads @TheSkudMissilePod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

    50 min
  7. 🎙️Episode 23: Culture, Controversy and Looking ahead

    12/31/2025

    🎙️Episode 23: Culture, Controversy and Looking ahead

    Episode 23 moves from controversy to creativity as we dive into the Stefon Diggs situation and what off-field allegations mean for the NFL. From there, we shift gears into culture with our Mount Rushmore picks—iconic movie characters and the moments that will shape 2025. We close with NFL Draft talk, debating who should go first overall versus who teams actually want, before wrapping with a listener mailbag full of hometown food takes, travel nightmares, and goals for the new year. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

    38 min
  8. 🎙️ Episode 22: Seats at the Table and Legends on the Chopping Block

    12/23/2025

    🎙️ Episode 22: Seats at the Table and Legends on the Chopping Block

    Episode 22 of The Skud Missile Podcast is built for argument. We open by tearing into NBA positional Mount Rushmores pulled straight from the internet and asking the uncomfortable question of who truly belongs versus who is living on reputation. Then it is a ruthless MLB debate as we cut one legendary pitcher from a list that feels untouchable, weighing peak dominance against longevity and the realities of the steroid era. Next, we debate the greatest classic move in NBA history, breaking down Kareem’s skyhook, Hakeem’s Dream Shake, Allen Iverson’s crossover, and Magic Johnson’s no look pass to decide which move truly changed the game. We close with a culture clash as Kendrick Lamar demands a seat at hip hop’s most exclusive table and someone from a legendary list has to go. No scripts. Just missiles. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

    39 min
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🎙️ The Skud Missile Podcast Explosive takes. No filter. All heart. Hosted by Michael and Ezra Skudera, The Skud Missile Podcast is a father-son venture that dives headfirst into the world of sports—with the occasional side detour into current events and politics. From generational debates about the NBA to honest conversations about athletes, culture, and leadership, this podcast blends experience with fresh perspective. Expect unfiltered opinions, passionate debates, and a healthy dose of humor—all rooted in love for the game and respect for each other. It's sports talk with edge, insight, and just enough disagreement to keep things interesting. Weekly episodes drop with takes that hit hard and stay with you. theskudmissilepodcast.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Two generations. One mic. Zero apologies.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michael Skudera
  • Show Website
    The Skud Missile Podcast