The Men Who Cry Podcast

Jus Richards

We’re a podcast built on real conversation — covering sports, politics, culture, and everything in between. The aim is to create a space where guests can share opinions, challenge ideas, and have honest dialogue — while still keeping it engaging and entertaining.

  1. 16h ago

    Live Stream: Dallas losing in the end, Broncos win it at the Buzzer, WNBA conclusion, Big week for College Football, and 5 Good Minutes on Sports Etiquette

    The Men Who Cry Podcast is back talking about the Golden State Valkyrie winning it's first WNBA Championship in it's second year. The Cowboys having a terrible lost at home followed by the Chiefs losing on the road to the Broncos. Lastly we touch on the madness taking place in College football and why this week is the last chance for some teams to save their season

  2. Oct 26

    Live Stream: More College Football Chaos, Miami gets its first win, WNBA Finals Coverage, and 5 Good Minutes

    It's a sports equinox, and The Men Who Cry Podcast is back with a loaded Monday show! We start with another chaotic weekend of college football. Miami sits atop the AP rankings, BYU suffers a wild loss to UCF, and the College Football Playoff race continues to take shape. We break down the biggest results, questionable officiating, the contenders still fighting for a playoff spot and the teams that may be running out of chances. Then it's time for the Heisman Trophy conversation. Who deserves a trip to New York? We examine the leading candidates, their performances and what it will take to separate themselves from the competition. Next, we turn to the NFL, starting with the New York Giants and the questions surrounding their future. We also discuss the Eagles, the NFC playoff race, quarterback play and which teams are legitimate postseason threats. We also dive into the WNBA Finals, including the championship atmosphere, the league's continued growth, media coverage and the challenges facing women's basketball as its popularity expands. Finally, 5 Good Minutes focuses on the college football coaching pipeline and why James Madison University deserves more recognition for developing successful coaches. From college football drama to the future of women's basketball, this episode goes beyond the scoreboard. Follow, rate and review The Men Who Cry Podcast—and make sure you have a good cry today! 00:35 Welcome to The Men Who Cry Podcast01:16 Celebrating the Sports Equinox03:13 Today's Show Rundown03:57 College Football Top 25 Rankings07:16 BYU vs. UCF: Officiating Chaos09:30 College Football's Remaining Undefeated Teams12:00 Big 12 & College Football Playoff Race18:00 Ohio State, SEC & Playoff Contenders24:00 Teams Fighting to Stay Alive30:00 College Football's Changing Landscape33:17 Heisman Trophy Watch36:00 Breaking Down the Leading Heisman Candidates39:00 Who Deserves the Heisman?41:19 NFL Discussion Begins41:55 New York Giants Breakdown48:00 Philadelphia Eagles & NFC Contenders54:00 NFL Roster Building & Team Expectations1:00:00 Quarterbacks & Playoff Possibilities1:05:00 NFC Playoff Race1:10:30 WNBA Finals Discussion1:12:00 WNBA Finals Atmosphere & Fan Experience1:14:25 WNBA Leadership & League Growth1:18:00 Women's Basketball & Media Coverage1:23:30 5 Good Minutes: College Football Coaching Pipeline1:25:03 Why James Madison University Matters1:28:20 Final Thoughts & Closing

  3. Oct 23

    World Series of Small Markets, Dodgers Dynasty Debate & MLB Lockout Drama

    The World Series is here, and we're talking about what a matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers means for baseball. On this episode of The Men Who Cry Podcast, Lane Reardon joins us to break down the World Series, the rise of small-market teams and whether baseball has a market-size problem. We discuss the Rays and Brewers' pitching, bullpens, baserunning and small-ball approach, and debate whether this is the kind of baseball fans should want to see. We also revisit the Dodgers' recent championship run and ask the big question: Was it a dynasty? Then we get into the Yankees, their leadership and championship expectations, and the Padres' ongoing struggle to get over the postseason hump. Finally, we tackle one of baseball's biggest looming issues: the MLB lockout. Could a salary cap become part of the next collective bargaining agreement? How would it affect the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, Phillies and other big spenders—and what would it mean for teams that rarely spend at the top of the market? Plus, World Series predictions, MVP picks and a conversation about the future of baseball. Subscribe, like, comment and share The Men Who Cry Podcast. 00:00 Welcome to The Men Who Cry Podcast00:06 Lane Reardon Joins the Show00:14 NBA Season & Portland Trail Blazers Talk02:11 Knicks Banner & NBA Season Begins03:19 The World Series of Small Markets04:36 Rays vs. Brewers: What to Expect05:00 The Top Seeds Make the World Series06:00 Pitching, Baserunning & Small-Ball Baseball08:10 Is This the Right Way to Play Baseball?09:30 Market Size & Baseball's Popularity12:00 Rays vs. Brewers: Pitching Matchup16:00 Bullpens, Starting Pitchers & World Series Strategy19:20 Small-Market Teams & Baseball's Future21:00 Revenue, Spending & Competitive Balance22:45 The MLB Salary-Cap Debate25:20 Dodgers: Was It a Dynasty?29:00 The Dodgers' Championship Legacy33:00 Yankees Expectations & Championship Culture37:00 Yankees Fans, Leadership & Accountability41:00 What Needs to Change in New York?44:00 World Series Predictions45:40 Rays vs. Brewers: Series Winner & MVP Picks48:08 The MLB Lockout & Labor Negotiations49:00 Salary Cap, Player Spending & Competitive Balance50:30 Padres' Postseason Frustrations52:20 Final Thoughts & Closing #MLB #WorldSeries #Rays #Brewers #Dodgers #Yankees #MLBLockout #Baseball #TheMenWhoCry

  4. Oct 20

    Brewers headed to the WS, What this means for the Dodgers, College Football Chaos, Jalen Hurts injury, NBA is back, 5 Good Minutes on being a hoe

    The Men Who Cry Podcast is back with a jam-packed sports discussion covering the MLB postseason, college football, the NBA and the WNBA. We kick things off with the National League Championship Series as the Dodgers face the Brewers. Can Los Angeles overcome its offensive struggles, or are the Brewers poised to pull off the upset? We break down Shohei Ohtani's postseason performance, the pressure on the Dodgers' biggest stars, the pitching matchup and why Milwaukee has a real opportunity to advance. Then we turn to college football and preview the week's biggest games. We debate the rankings, the teams fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame's chances, Ole Miss and the challenges facing teams trying to establish themselves among the nation's elite. We also explain the NBA's second apron and how the league's financial rules are changing the way teams build rosters, manage contracts and compete for championships. What does it mean for teams like the Celtics and Knicks, and how difficult is it to keep a championship-caliber core together? Finally, we discuss the WNBA Finals and Angel Reese, including her comments about her teammates, the reaction from sports fans and the debate over accountability and criticism in women's basketball. Plus, plenty of sports debate and analysis throughout the show. Subscribe, follow, rate and review The Men Who Cry Podcast—and make sure you have a good cry today. 00:37 Welcome to The Men Who Cry Podcast01:21 MLB Postseason & College Football Preview01:41 The NBA's Second Apron01:58 WNBA Finals & NBA Over/Unders02:42 The Six Most Interesting NBA Teams02:57 5 Good Minutes: Market Size03:24 Dodgers vs. Brewers: NLCS Breakdown04:59 Dave Roberts, Shohei Ohtani & the Dodgers08:33 Can the Dodgers Turn the Series Around?10:31 Pitching Matchup: Dodgers vs. Brewers12:48 The Challenge Facing Los Angeles14:24 Are the Dodgers' Championship Hopes Over?19:21 Why Baseball Is Such a Local Sport23:54 MLB Postseason Wrap-Up24:20 College Football's Biggest Matchups29:10 The True Elite Programs in College Football36:20 College Football Playoff Contenders41:27 Ole Miss & the Playoff Race47:41 The Future of College Football54:02 Notre Dame's Playoff Chances58:09 College Football Rankings59:49 Explaining the NBA's Second Apron1:00:23 Second Apron Breakdown & Break1:05:15 College Football's Remaining Ranked Matchups1:05:30 NBA Team Building & Financial Constraints1:06:29 The Knicks' Championship Window1:09:25 College Football Playoff Contenders1:14:23 WNBA Finals Discussion1:15:13 Angel Reese & Her Comments About the Team1:16:34 Angel Reese's Time in Chicago1:19:02 Angel Reese Apologizes to Her Teammates1:22:45 Closing Thoughts00:37 Welcome to The Men Who Cry Podcast01:21 MLB Postseason & College Football Preview01:41 The NBA's Second Apron01:58 WNBA Finals & NBA Over/Unders02:42 The Six Most Interesting NBA Teams02:57 5 Good Minutes: Market Size03:24 Dodgers vs. Brewers: NLCS Breakdown04:59 Dave Roberts, Shohei Ohtani & the Dodgers08:33 Can the Dodgers Turn the Series Around?10:31 Pitching Matchup: Dodgers vs. Brewers12:48 The Challenge Facing Los Angeles14:24 Are the Dodgers' Championship Hopes Over?19:21 Why Baseball Is Such a Local Sport23:54 MLB Postseason Wrap-Up24:20 College Football's Biggest Matchups29:10 The True Elite Programs in College Football36:20 College Football Playoff Contenders41:27 Ole Miss & the Playoff Race47:41 The Future of College Football54:02 Notre Dame's Playoff Chances58:09 College Football Rankings59:49 Explaining the NBA's Second Apron1:00:23 Second Apron Breakdown & Break1:05:15 College Football's Remaining Ranked Matchups1:05:30 NBA Team Building & Financial Constraints1:06:29 The Knicks' Championship Window1:09:25 College Football Playoff Contenders1:14:23 WNBA Finals Discussion1:15:13 Angel Reese & Her Comments About the Team1:22:45 Closing Thoughts

  5. Oct 15

    Dodgers on the Brink, Big College Football match ups, 5 Good Minutes on criticism.

    The Men Who Cry Podcast is back with a jam-packed show covering the MLB postseason, a huge week in college football, the NBA's second apron and the WNBA. We start with the National League Championship Series as the Dodgers face the Brewers. Can Los Angeles overcome its offensive struggles, or is Milwaukee positioned to pull off the upset? We break down Shohei Ohtani's postseason struggles, the pressure on the Dodgers' biggest stars and why the Brewers have a real opportunity to advance. Then we turn to college football, previewing the week's biggest ranked matchups and discussing Tennessee, Ole Miss, Notre Dame and the teams fighting for a place in the College Football Playoff. We debate the rankings, the importance of strength of schedule and which teams have a realistic path to the postseason. We also explain the NBA's second apron and how the league's financial rules are changing the way teams build their rosters, manage contracts and compete for championships. Angel Reese, criticism in sports media and the importance of nuance when evaluating athletes. And we close with 5 Good Minutes on market size — exploring how much location and market size matter in the world of sports. Subscribe, follow, rate and review The Men Who Cry Podcast for sports conversations that go beyond the scoreboard. 00:00 Welcome to The Men Who Cry Podcast01:21 MLB Postseason & College Football Preview01:41 Explaining the NBA's Second Apron01:58 WNBA Finals Discussion02:07 NBA Team Win-Total Over/Unders02:57 5 Good Minutes: Market Size03:24 Dodgers vs. Brewers: NLCS Breakdown04:59 Shohei Ohtani's Postseason Struggles09:00 Can the Dodgers Come Back?11:00 Milwaukee's Pitching & Offensive Momentum14:00 MLB Postseason Discussion19:21 Why Baseball Is Such a Local Sport23:54 College Football's Biggest Matchups25:00 Ranked Games & Playoff Implications30:00 College Football Contenders35:26 Tennessee's Quarterback Injury40:00 Ole Miss & the College Football Playoff45:00 Rankings, Schedules & Playoff Debate50:00 College Football's Postseason Picture54:00 Notre Dame's Playoff Chances58:09 College Football Rankings59:49 The NBA Second Apron Explained1:05:08 College Football Matchups Continued1:09:25 College Football Playoff Contenders1:14:23 WNBA Finals Discussion1:15:13 Angel Reese & Sports Media Criticism1:18:00 Athlete Accountability & Online Reactions1:22:00 Final Thoughts1:22:45 Closing Remarks

  6. Oct 13

    College Football chaos, A Game to forget, Dodgers lose, Angel Reese Shines, and 5 Good Minutes

    The Men Who Cry Podcast is back with a jam-packed sports discussion covering college football, the NFL, the WNBA and MLB. We kick things off with Georgia taking over the No. 1 spot in college football after beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa. We break down the latest Top 25 rankings, Texas dropping, the upcoming Ohio State–Indiana matchup, and whether teams like Miami and Notre Dame deserve to be in the conversation for the top College Football Playoff seeds. Then we turn to the NFL, including the wild Commanders–Giants game, the injury to Jaxson Dart, the state of the Giants, and the questions surrounding teams trying to stay competitive throughout the season. We also discuss the Eagles, the Cowboys, and some of the biggest storylines emerging around the league. We get into the WNBA Finals conversation and Angel Reese, including her comments about manifesting success and the debate surrounding her performance. Finally, we talk baseball before closing things out with another edition of 5 Good Minutes. Subscribe, follow, rate and review The Men Who Cry Podcast for sports conversations that go beyond the scoreboard. 00:00 Welcome to The Men Who Cry Live Stream01:33 Today's Sports Rundown01:45 Georgia Takes Over No. 1 in College Football05:25 Ohio State, Indiana & the College Football Playoff08:00 Miami, Notre Dame & Strength of Schedule15:00 College Football Rankings & Playoff Contenders20:00 Texas, Georgia & the Road Ahead24:00 College Football Teams Facing Questions30:30 Giants, Jaxson Dart & the NFL31:50 The Commanders–Giants Game40:00 NFL Leadership & Team Concerns42:00 Eagles, Cowboys & NFL Storylines45:00 Eagles Game Breakdown48:00 NFL Coaching & Decision-Making52:00 Injuries, Roster Changes & Team Depth56:00 NFL Matchups & the Cowboys59:40 WNBA Finals Discussion1:05:00 WNBA Contenders & Championship Outlook1:08:00 Angel Reese & Manifesting Success1:10:45 The Angel Reese Debate1:16:15 MLB Discussion1:16:45 5 Good Minutes1:20:00 Knicks Discussion1:23:00 Final Thoughts1:26:00 Closing

  7. Oct 9

    Victor Wembanyama MVP?, Trae Young, NBA’s Most Interesting Players & Knicks/KAT Drama

    The Men Who Cry Podcast is back with Olisa Azakiwe for a deep dive into the NBA season.We start with a bold Victor Wembanyama MVP prediction and then get into the players who could define the NBA season. Trae Young quickly becomes a major part of the conversation as we debate his career, the expectations surrounding him and what the Wizards need from him this season.From there, we work through the league’s most interesting players, including Wembanyama, LeBron James, Luka Dončić and several of the biggest names and storylines around the NBA. We also break down the Eastern Conference, which teams can make the playoffs, the teams that made major offseason moves and whether the Knicks can continue building around their current core.Then we get into the massive Karl-Anthony Towns contract situation, the Knicks' salary-cap challenges, the second apron and what James Dolan ultimately has to decide if New York wants to keep this team together.Plus, NBA roster building, player contracts, championship expectations, the Wizards, Knicks, Cavaliers, Celtics, Bucks, Thunder and plenty of basketball debate.And, of course, we have to talk about Mo Bamba, Swag Surf and the current state of sports culture before getting into the basketball.Subscribe, like, comment, review and share The Men Who Cry Podcast. 00:00 Victor Wembanyama MVP Prediction00:17 Welcome & Olisa Azakiwe00:43 NBA Season Is Here02:33 Mo Bamba vs. Swag Surf03:30 The NBA's Most Interesting Players04:08 Trey Young07:45 Wizards Expectations08:00 NBA Trivia & Number One Picks15:00 NBA Player Discussion20:00 Building the List25:00 The Players Who Could Define the Season30:00 NBA Expectations & Pressure35:00 League Storylines40:00 LeBron, Luka & the Lakers45:00 Minnesota & the Western Conference50:00 Eastern Conference Predictions55:00 NBA MVP & Player Expectations1:00:00 NBA Stars & Team Building1:05:00 The Most Interesting Players1:10:00 Eastern Conference Playoff Picture1:15:00 Teams on the Rise1:20:08 Players Whose “Worm Has Turned”1:21:20 Knicks & Karl-Anthony Towns1:24:59 Knicks Contract & Second Apron Issues1:27:00 NBA Salary-Cap Reality1:29:11 Closing Thoughts

  8. Oct 2

    WNBA Playoff Chaos, NBA Offseason, Lakers, 76ers & the Future of the League

    This episode of The Men Who Cry Podcast features Will Eggstrom for a full basketball conversation spanning the WNBA playoffs and the NBA offseason. The discussion begins with the WNBA postseason, the historic No. 8 seed upset, the Liberty, Lynx, Aces and Fever, playoff scheduling and television coverage, and the social-media controversy surrounding the Fever and A'ja Wilson. From there, we move into the NBA offseason: League Pass teams, the Jazz and Wizards, the Eastern Conference playoff picture, MVP candidates, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and the Lakers. We also debate the 76ers and Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson and the Pacers, before getting into the NBA's business side — the Clippers situation, salary-cap circumvention, expansion, Seattle, Las Vegas, franchise valuations and ownership groups. Follow The Men Who Cry Podcast, leave a review and share the episode with another basketball fan. [00:00:10] And on today's episode, we have a new crybaby. He's not really new, he's been here like three or four times. [00:00:38] Listen, man, I was just talking about that on the morning show today. I think there are two peak months, times of the year. I think April is one of them, because you got the playoffs for both NBA and NHL. The Masters are starting. NFL Draft is taking place. Baseball just started. [00:01:04] But I don't think anything can beat October, man. You got college, NFL, MLB playoffs, NHL, NBA is starting, and the WNBA championship champion will be crowned this month. Like, that is a tough month to stop. [00:01:19] And we get a sports equinox. [00:01:22] It's pretty much all major sporting events in the U.S. convene in October, which is perfect for us. [00:01:27] It's a lot of work 'cause we've got a lot of sports to cover, but it's a lot of fun. [00:01:31] Hey brother, these bags on these eyes are getting heavy, but these pockets need to get bigger too. [00:01:36] So I appreciate you coming on the show, because we gotta talk about what just happened in the WNBA.

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We’re a podcast built on real conversation — covering sports, politics, culture, and everything in between. The aim is to create a space where guests can share opinions, challenge ideas, and have honest dialogue — while still keeping it engaging and entertaining.

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  • Creator
    Jus Richards
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jus Richards
  • Show Website
    The Men Who Cry Podcast