Sports Live! With Steve and Justin

Steve and Justin

Sports Talk Live! With Steve and Justin! NFL Offseason Analysis: Team Moves and Super Bowl Predictions. A Recording of our live Youtube Sports show every Monday Night 5pm EST. 

  1. Georgetown Legend vs NBA Coach, Lebron and other NBA Stories.

    5d ago

    Georgetown Legend vs NBA Coach, Lebron and other NBA Stories.

    The NBA never stops rewriting its own stories, and we’re right in the middle of a few that could swing the league. We start with Patrick Ewing and the question people keep dancing around: what kind of coach is he now, after the Georgetown run, the early bumps, and the growth that came from taking the job seriously? We talk about why his biggest impact may be as a mentor who can protect young players from the noise, the pressure, and the stuff that eats careers alive. From there, we dig into the coaching ecosystem itself. Billy Donovan landing with the Spurs as an assistant raises eyebrows, and we unpack why teams do this, what it does to a young head coach’s authority, and why one blown lead can change how a franchise evaluates “promise” versus “results.” It’s a real look at NBA coaching pressure, job security, and how fast the league can move when it thinks it’s in a win-now window. Then we hit the headline: LeBron James possibly going back to Cleveland to close it out. We argue both sides, from legacy and emotion to pure strategy, salary cap reality, and what it does to the Eastern Conference playoffs. We also zoom out to the biggest LeBron questions: longevity, era context, NBA rules, spacing, and why his numbers may look even more untouchable a decade from now. We even get into the James Harden pay cut rumor and the cap gymnastics that could turn Cleveland into a true contender. Subscribe for more NBA conversations, share this with a friend who never stops debating LeBron, and leave us a review with your take: does a Cleveland finale change how you judge his career?

    30 min
  2. World Cup live From Portugal

    6d ago

    World Cup live From Portugal

    A late goal can feel like an earthquake when you’re watching from the winning team’s backyard. Mark Leonard joins us from Portugal minutes after Spain’s 1-0 win, and we unpack the whiplash: the streets that were loud last week, the sudden quiet tonight, and what it means when Cristiano Ronaldo plays the full match as the World Cup window starts to close on a legendary national team run.  Then things get messy in the best way. We dig into the Balogun red card that sparks a bigger argument about VAR and refereeing: how slow motion and still frames can change the story, why intent gets lost, and how a dangerous but unintentional play can still earn a card. And when the suspension gets reversed, we talk about why it feels unprecedented, why fans call it a “Ronaldo rule” moment, and whether FIFA should be stepping into outcomes that teams should settle on the field.  From there, it’s a full U.S. versus Belgium preview with real soccer detail. We talk about the U.S. identity shift toward aggressive pressing, fast ball movement, and smarter off-ball runs, plus what that means against Belgium’s talent like Doku and De Bruyne. We also zoom out to the wider World Cup storylines: Cape Verde’s magic, Mexico versus England madness, France’s balance, Messi’s clinical brilliance, and why extra time turns matches into pure survival chess.  If you’re following the World Cup and want sharper takes without the noise, hit subscribe, share the show with a soccer friend, and leave us a quick review. What call did VAR get most wrong so far in this tournament?

    46 min
  3. Sports Cinema Deep Dive with Steve, Justin and The Rabbi

    Jun 30

    Sports Cinema Deep Dive with Steve, Justin and The Rabbi

    Picking a couple “best sports movies” should be easy, right up until you realize you have about twenty you would defend in court. We start part two of our live hang by setting up a sports movie draft, then immediately tumble into a fast, opinionated watchlist: baseball staples like Major League, kid classics like Rookie of the Year and Little Big League, and football favorites that range from Any Given Sunday to The Longest Yard and even the front-office chess of Draft Day. From there, the conversation finds its emotional center in boxing films. We talk about why the ring is such a perfect setup for storytelling, and why The Champ still hits like a gut punch decades later. That thread pulls in heavy hitters like Raging Bull, The Fighter, and Million Dollar Baby, plus a nod to Fight Club and the strange truth that combat on screen can be both brutal and oddly revealing. Then we pivot to hockey with Slap Shot, not just as a comedy but as sharp sports satire about money, spectacle, and what happens when the “product” starts to crowd out the game. And because our movie brains never stay on one track, we detour through The Hustler, Twilight Zone memories, classic Western directors, and even the weird world of movies you suddenly cannot find anywhere. There is also a quick plug for our other show, History Agenda, where we go deeper on UFOs and remote viewing. If you love sports movies, film history, and chaotic recommendation energy, queue this up, then tell us your all-time favorite sports film. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more movie fans can find us.

    52 min
  4. NBA Draft Drama with Steve, Justin & The Rabbi!

    Jun 23

    NBA Draft Drama with Steve, Justin & The Rabbi!

    The NBA draft is supposed to be about the future, but we keep bringing it back to one uncomfortable question: who actually helps you win now without breaking your roster later? Coming off the Knicks’ title run, we start with the real-world context teams live in, from new contracts to the pressure of making the “right” No. 1 pick, then we get into why durability and fit can matter as much as raw upside. Along the way, we even detour into what we’re watching and why Ted Lasso nails coaching in a way most sports movies never do.  From the top of the board, we debate AJ DeBansta, Darren Peterson, and Boozer through the lens of NBA scouting, injury risk, and what sells tickets versus what stacks wins. We talk draft depth, sleeper value, and why late picks still matter in a league where the best rotations are built, not bought. We also hit international prospects and the hardest part of evaluation: figuring out what “dominant overseas” will look like once the NBA pace and spacing hit.  Then it gets practical. The second apron and CBA rules aren’t trivia anymore, they shape everything from keeping Mitchell Robinson to finding the next plug-and-play big. We also react to Giannis trade rumors and the depth problem that comes with overbidding, plus how teams are already building game plans for Victor Wembanyama. If you’re watching the NBA Draft for more than highlights, this is your roadmap.  Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What’s your pick at No. 1, and what’s the one move your team has to make before draft night?

    1h 8m
  5. Knicks Win NBA Championship with Steve, Justin and the Rabbi.

    Jun 14

    Knicks Win NBA Championship with Steve, Justin and the Rabbi.

    You can hear it in our voices right away: this one hits different. After a lifetime of Knicks memories that usually end in heartbreak, we finally get the ending New York has been chasing since 1973. We unpack the game like fans who care and coaches who can’t turn off the film room, starting with the wild truth that a 16-point lead never felt safe once Jalen Brunson started hunting his spots.  From there, we get into the guts of playoff basketball: why a physical series takes on its own rhythm, how defenses can make the 24-second clock feel ominous, and why “playing better” means nothing if you can’t finish possessions. We debate the worst officiating moments, the value of patience on offense, and the difference between surviving ugly stretches and actually controlling a game. Then we give Mike Brown his flowers for rotation feel, matchup decisions, and the kind of real-time coaching that doesn’t show up in a spreadsheet.  We also spend real time on Victor Wembanyama, because you don’t see a player like that often. We talk about what he already does that’s unreal, what looked shaky late, and what the Spurs need if they want talent to turn into wins. If you love the NBA, the New York Knicks, coaching, analytics, or the psychology of clutch performance, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a Knicks fan who’s still buzzing, and leave a review telling us: what was the moment you knew the title was real?

    53 min
  6. Spurs' Arrogance Costs Them In NBA Finals On Sports Live! with Steve and Justin... 5 Minute Update!

    Jun 13

    Spurs' Arrogance Costs Them In NBA Finals On Sports Live! with Steve and Justin... 5 Minute Update!

    The 5 minute update! A 29-point deficit should feel like a death sentence. The Knicks treat it like a math problem they can solve possession by possession. We’re talking Knicks vs Spurs, and the real story isn’t one highlight it’s the tiny choices that decide playoff basketball when everyone’s tired and every bounce matters.  We dig into a late-game moment where pulling the ball out and running a clean secondary break could change everything, and how ego, youth, and split-second timing can push a team toward the wrong decision. From OG Anunoby’s huge play to the way the Knicks seem to win every 50-50 ball, we keep coming back to one idea: awareness beats chaos. You’ll hear why the Knicks don’t panic, don’t rush, and somehow keep finding good shots inside the flow even while trailing.  Then we connect it to “special situations” and the Villanova pipeline. When Dante DiVincenzo says, “We practice that every week,” it explains why Jalen Brunson and this Knicks core keep finding an extra inch when the game tightens up. We also talk fatigue and scheduling, how legs disappear late, and why the Spurs looked rattled as the comeback grew.  If you love NBA playoffs analysis, clutch execution, and the psychology of comebacks, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who swears the game is over too early, and leave a review with your take: what’s the single possession that flipped this one?

    4 min

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Sports Talk Live! With Steve and Justin! NFL Offseason Analysis: Team Moves and Super Bowl Predictions. A Recording of our live Youtube Sports show every Monday Night 5pm EST.