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. 5D AGO

    87. In Defense of Bill Belichick

    On this episode of Two Dummies That Just Watch, we kick things off with the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame voting controversy — and how the process may have kept Bill Belichick out on the first ballot (including the “80% / 40-of-50 selectors” detail and why the Hall put out a warning about leaks). We also get into the Eli Manning debate and what “first ballot” really means in the NFL context.  From there, we shift to Super Bowl 60 with preview of  the New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks — including the Vegas line, over/under, and our picks  And because it’s Super Bowl week, we close with a super-fun Mt. Rushmore of memorable Super Bowls, hitting everything from the Super Bowl LI comeback to Super Bowl XLVI, plus classic moments like the blackout game and the John Elway “helicopter” play.  Send us a text

    2h 33m

  2. JAN 27

    86. Las Vegas Loves the Mets, But Why?

    The Mets’ offseason picture finally comes into focus heading into Port St. Lucie: Bo Bichette arrives, the Mets land a true top-of-the-rotation starter by trading for Freddy Peralta, and we run through the rest of the additions (Devin Williams, Luis Robert Jr., Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, Luke Weaver, Luis Garcia, Vidal Bruján, Craig Kimbrel) while reacting to one big headline: Vegas now has the Mets favored to win the NL East, as well as a top favorite to win the World Series. Then LeeJay drops the barometer for the entire season: with moves like this, it’s not “win the division”… it’s World Series or bust. We also hit Mets nostalgia (including the never-ending Beltrán strikeout discourse and what cap he’d wear in Cooperstown), then pivot to New York football with the Jets picking #2 and the Giants #5, and wrap with the Knicks—why the KAT/Giannis rumors won’t die, what The Athletic is saying, and what a real blockbuster would cost.  Timestamps 0:00: Snowstorm recap; ConEd is a mob boss; the UFC on Paramount+ 34:29: Are the Mets really a favorite to win the NL East? 1:03:33: Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones are Hall of Famers 1:11:14: The reaction to the Masters of the Universe trailer 1:27:14: How should the Jets and Giants approach this year’s draft? 1:46:28: Super Bowl 60 is set 2:05:02: Should/Will the Knicks trade KAT? 2:13:56: Mt. Rushmore of crazy NYC events Send us a text

    2h 36m

  3. JAN 20

    85. The John Harbaugh Era Begins in New York

    It’s official: John Harbaugh is the new head coach of the New York Giants. Harbaugh and the Giants reportedly agreed to a 5-year deal worth $20M per year, and the biggest headline isn’t the money — it’s the power structure. We dig into Ian O’Connor’s detailed reporting from The Athletic on how this got done, including the behind-the-scenes maneuvering from the Mara family, why Harbaugh demanded clarity on who he reports to (spoiler: John Mara), and what it means for the Giants’ entire operation moving forward. Then we spin around the NFL as the coaching carousel continues — Kevin Stefanski to Atlanta, and the Bills stunningly firing Sean McDermott after nine seasons and one of the best win totals in the league over that span. We also break down Divisional Round Weekend and repick our Conference Champions + Super Bowl winner based on who’s left. On the baseball side, the Mets miss out on Kyle Tucker, but pivot to signing Bo Bichette. So… is this a win, a panic move, or both? We hit the pros/cons, what it means for run prevention, and why a MLB lockout feels inevitable at this point. Plus: Chris Drury’s letter to Rangers fans (why do teams keep doing this?) and a Mt. Rushmore of Super Bowl foods to close it out. Timestamps: 3:07 — John Harbaugh and the Giants: It’s official 46:39 — NFL Divisional Round Weekend 1:19:22 — Halftime 1:29:50 — Mets miss Kyle Tucker, sign Bo Bichette 1:50:34 — Chris Drury’s letter to Rangers fans 2:07:18 — Mt. Rushmore of Super Bowl food items Send us a text

    2h 22m

  4. JAN 13

    84. The Small Market Mets

    Pitchers & catchers are less than 30 days away from reporting, but the Mets’ 2026 roster still feels unfinished. The 2 Dummies break down what’s left to fix, what big-name free agents are still out there, and whether the national perception of the Mets matches reality outside NYC. On the hardwood, as we approach the NBA midseason mark and ask: Is it time for the Nets to go get a superstar — and is Ja Morant that guy? Plus, the Knicks’ recent skid (and why Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t the villain). Also in this episode: Halftime check-in: Will’s Vitamin D deficiency (yeah… we went there)Recapping a great NFL Wild Card weekendGiants head coach search: why John Harbaugh is the favorite, and if he’s actually the answerOur picks for the 8 NFL head coach openingsFollow “Two Dummies That Just Watch” for weekly takes you won’t find in the box score. 0:00: Intro (Anaconda movie review) 19:22: Small Market Mets? Roster feels incomplete 47:06: Nets at midseason: do they need a superstar like Ja Morant? 56:27: Knicks sputter: what’s wrong + why it’s not KAT 1:09:10: Halftime: Will’s Vitamin D deficiency 1:24:52: NFL Wild Card Weekend recap 1:43:50: Giants head coach search: John Harbaugh buzz 1:54:35: Let's Play a Game: picks for the 8 NFL head coach openings Send us a text

    2h 14m

  5. JAN 6

    83. What's Next for the Giants and Jets?

    Let's face it: it hasn't been great for New Jersey NFL football the last decade outside of a fluke Giants playoff berth. These franchises are down, and down bad. That being said, what does each team need to do to improve? The Avengers team has come together for the first episode of 2026 as we put our GM caps on to figure out what these teams needs to do differently.  In this NFL-themed episode, the Dummies revisit what they said during the 2025 NFL preview episode. Spoiler alert: we got some things wrong.  We also quickly chat about the Knicks, Nets, the World Baseball Classic, and the college football playoffs.  And finally, we give our sports-related New Year's Resolutions! Timestamps 0:00: Complaining about NYC 17:59: Black Monday NFL firings 27:24: What do the Giants and Jets need to do this offseason 1:04:45: How did we fare in our NFL predictions? 1:31:12: NFL playoff predictions 1:43:27: Sports shorts 2:00:30: New Year’s Sports Resolutions  Send us a text

    2h 12m

  6. 12/23/2025

    82. New York Sports: How Will 2025 Affect 2026

    This is it! It's our last episode of the year as the 2 Dummies are on holiday break until January 5. That being said, it's a bit of a different show this week as we wind down the year. We have a smorgasbord of topics to get into including, Jeff McNeil's trade to the A's, the aftermath of the Knicks winning the NBA Cup, and some quick thoughts on the Giants and Jets. We also have NFL Week 17 Best Bets, and finally, the Avengers crew picks three sports stories from 2025 that will have an affect on 2026. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Timestamps 0:00: LeeJay's barber is asking him for money 16:35: The Mets trade Jeff McNeil 25:18: The aftermath of the Knicks winning the NBA Cup 39:06: Do we have anything to say about the Jets, Giants? 50:13: Week 17 picks 1:02:28: Top 3 sports stories from 2025 that will have an impact on 2026  Send us a text

    1h 36m

  7. 12/19/2025

    NFL Week 16 Best Bets

    You know the drill by now. But before we get into our best bets for Week 16, Erik and Will check in on what's going on with the Giants as far as their future head coach search and what to do with that top draft pick. Send us a text

    50 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    81. The Knicks at 25 Games

    LeeJay preached patience when the Knicks started the season 2-3. He asked everyone to hold off on their judgement until after 25 games. Well, here we are and the Knicks are 18-7 and have won 9 of their last 10 games as they get set to play the Spurs for the NBA Cup Tuesday night. Will peppers LeeJay with some questions about the Knicks season so far. We also chat about the Nets, who are hellbent on continuing to stockpile draft picks.  Our halftime topic is about Dick Van Dyke turning 100 years old. The topic gives us a glimpse into what LeeJay and Will think about.  On the other side of the break, the Dummies chat about the Mets and the latest on the Giants and Jets.  For our Mt. Rushmore segment, we rank the fast food that's hard for us to resist. Please enjoy! Timestamps 16:06: The Knicks through 25 games 33:44: What's happening with the Nets 45:38: Halftime, Dick Van Dyke turns 100 57:01: The aftermath of the Mets worst offseason week in recent memory 1:12:53: Where are the Giants and Jets? 1:24:31: What stood out to us in NFL Week 15? 1:31:05: Mt. Rushmore, Fast food items you have a hard time resisting Send us a text

    1h 43m
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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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