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Welcome to 2nd Floor Studios, with over 13 years of expertise, our Dallas studio is your dedicated partner for premier audio production and recording services. Nestled in the heart of the city, our newly established studio seamlessly blends technical prowess with artistic flair to realize your creative vision. While we may not be the ’big guys,’ our commitment to quality rivals theirs—minus the inflated egos and price tags. Discover top-tier results without the studio-size attitude, conveniently located for easy access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Super Bowl’s Over… Now We Talk About Everything | 2/10/26

    FEB 12

    The Super Bowl’s Over… Now We Talk About Everything | 2/10/26

    After the Super Bowl, the conversation doesn’t slow down. In this episode of Endzones to Strikezones, Trey Ballard is joined by Matt Travaglione and producer Wes Castelhano to break down the fallout from the biggest game of the year and what’s shaping the next phase of the sports calendar. From MVP debates and March Madness buzz to MLB expectations, NBA contract talk, and the legacy of Derek Jeter, the crew moves across the sports landscape in the way fans actually talk about it. Plus, the conversation drifts into local college impact, Dallas happenings, and even some nostalgia from the gaming era. Chapters: 00:00 The Post-Super Bowl Shift 03:05 MVP Debate Lives On 06:10 Recruiting Is Changing 09:05 MLB Reality Check 12:15 Baseball Superstitions 15:20 The Jeter Standard 18:05 March Madness Watchlist 21:00 Local College Spotlight 24:00 NBA Money Moves 27:10 Dallas Off-Field Buzz 30:05 Street Fighter Returns 33:00 GoldenEye MemoriesAfter the Super Bowl, which sport pulls your attention the most right now?

    48 min
  2. From Hair Disaster To Football Takes

    JAN 17

    From Hair Disaster To Football Takes

    Endzones to Strikezones lives in that uncomfortable space between judgment and memory. One highlight gets replayed in slow motion. The other should have stayed home and looked in the mirror. In this episode, host Trey Ballard is joined by guest co-host Matt Travaglione and producer Wes Castelhano for a wide-ranging conversation that moves seamlessly between sports analysis and real-life reflection. The crew breaks down the NFL playoff picture, the Trevor Lawrence vs Josh Allen debate, concussion concerns, Super Bowl predictions, and the current state of UFC stars like Conor McGregor. The sports talk stays honest, opinionated, and rooted in how the games actually feel to watch, not just what the box score says. As always, the conversation drifts into familiar territory, food, Italian family stories, social habits, career paths, and the strange way memory reshapes moments over time. The episode never tries to separate the sports from the people talking about them. Episode Highlights: 🏈 Sports Highlights Trevor Lawrence vs Josh Allen, who really controlled the game?Bills playoff expectations and trusting your quarterbackSuper Bowl predictions versus fan realityConor McGregor, UFC hype fatigue, and aging legendsConcussion concerns and how fans process risk💈 Life Highlights One story that should not have left the workplaceForced conversations and social discomfortWhen memories age better than the moment itselfFood trucks, Italian grandmas, and inherited habitsChapters: 00:00 The Story That Should’ve Stayed at Work 03:02 Bills vs Broncos and Trusting Your QB 10:10 Trevor Lawrence vs Josh Allen Breakdown 14:16 Super Bowl Picks and Fan Reality Checks 18:00 Conor McGregor and UFC Hype Fatigue 22:04 When Fighters and Legends Start Aging 26:26 Why Forced Conversations Feel Fake 29:10 The Food Truck Idea Gets Serious 39:29 Italian Grandmas and Food Memories 45:26 Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead Listener Question: Did Trevor Lawrence outplay Josh Allen despite the Bills win, or did Josh control the game in ways the stats do not show? Connect With the Show" Trey Ballard:  X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TreyBallard Instagram: https://instagram.com/treyb_5Matt Travaglione  Instagram: https://instagram.com/mjoesphtWes Castelhano  Instagram: https://instagram.com/wesstlixxProduced by 2nd Floor Studios  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@2ndfloordallas Website: https://secondfloorstudios.co X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndfloordallas

    51 min
  3. Don't Mess With Italian Food, Period... | 1/5/26

    JAN 10

    Don't Mess With Italian Food, Period... | 1/5/26

    Italian food rules spiral into a real conversation about sports culture, media narratives, and locker room trust. When identity and ego collide, where do you draw the line? In this episode of Endzones to Strikezones with Trey Ballard, he is joined by Matt Travaglione and producer Wes Castelhano as the conversation opens the way real sports debates often do. With something small. Something personal. Italian food. And then it snowballs. One minute it’s about rules that shouldn’t be broken. The next it’s sports culture, media narratives, locker room trust, and why some teams hold together while others quietly crack There’s talk of broadcasting money and the grind behind the mic. NFL playoff pressure and what separates contenders from pretenders. NBA chemistry, star egos, and why talent alone doesn’t fix dysfunction. Boxing mentality. Media framing. Trade rumors. Leadership. Identity. And the unspoken rules fans argue about but players live by. Chapters:00:00 – Cold Open. Lines You Don’t Cross04:12 – The Money Behind the Mic07:58 – Culture vs the Narrative11:43 – Why Era Debates Never Die15:36 – NFL Pressure Breaks Teams19:48 – NBA Talent Isn’t Enough23:52 – Inside the Locker Room Math27:41 – Trade Rumors Do Real Damage31:22 – The Boxing Mentality35:54 – Where Sports Actually Live What’s a sports rule or line you think should never be crossed, on the field or off? Hit play and hang with us on Strikezones to Endzones.Subscribe for real sports conversations every week, no hot-take theater, just the stuff fans actually argue about when the cameras are off. #ItalianFoodDebate #LockerRoomTruths #SportsCultureTalk #MediaNarratives #BehindTheLockerRoom #SportsPodcast #NFLTalk #NBADiscussion #BoxingFans #SportsFans

    38 min
  4. Haunted Real Estate: Bad Business Investment? | 10/30/25

    11/03/2025

    Haunted Real Estate: Bad Business Investment? | 10/30/25

    Dallas isn’t just skyscrapers, sports bars, and steakhouses, some buildings in this city have stories that never made the brochures. In this episode, we explore the haunted legends behind iconic Dallas landmarks like The Adolphus Hotel and Nick & Sam’s, uncovering the eerie histories, strange sightings, and real estate secrets that continue to fuel speculation. From ghost brides and silent hallways to restaurants built on what used to be something much darker, we dive into the layers of memory, myth, and architecture that shape how a city remembers itself. Why do certain places feel haunted before you even hear the story? And what does fear mean in a city built to look fearless? This episode blends local history, cultural folklore, and personal experiences to explore how a place can hold energy long after the moment has passed. Welcome to Haunted Dallas.Chapters: 00:00 – Opening: Why Dallas Feels Haunted at Night03:14 – Halloween Memories & The Season of Fear06:42 – The Psychology of Haunted Places09:58 – The Adolphus Hotel: The Ghost Bride Story14:21 – How Architecture Holds Memory17:10 – Nick & Sam’s: From Funeral Home to Fine Dining20:54 – Haunted Houses and Real Estate Law in Texas24:33 – The Economics of Fear-Based Tourism27:45 – Horror Movies, Suspense, and Why They Work31:22 – Community Rituals: Trick-or-Treating & Belonging34:05 – What Makes a Place Feel “Charged”37:18 – Final Thoughts: Fear, Nostalgia, and Local Myth Creators & Guests Wesley Castelhano - Producer Dean Castelhano - Host

    41 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    Eli’s Hall of Fame Beef, Giants Chaos & Cutlet Debates | 10/09/25

    Eli Manning beef. Giants chaos. Doritos vs cream cheese?? Trey Ballard unloads in this unfiltered locker-room classic. WATCH BEFORE YOU ARGUE. Host Trey Ballard turns up the heat in this fan-favorite episode of Strikezones to Endzones, going off on the Giants’ dysfunction, Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame debate, and the true legacy of NFL clutch QBs. From blistering football takes to old-school NBA throwbacks (Dwight, AI, T-Mac), Trey drops barstool wisdom with hilarious locker-room delivery. There’s even a deep dive into boxing's greatest wars, a wild story about Mark Sanchez, and a full-on food fight over cutlets, Doritos, and cream cheese (yes, really). It’s the kind of sports talk you get after a few beers, no cameras, and nothing to prove. Chapters:00:00 – Trash talk cold open  02:45 – Giants chaos & Daboll debate  07:15 – Eli Manning vs. Hall of Fame haters  14:59 – NBA throwbacks: Dwight, AI, T-Mac, KG  20:30 – Boxing stories: Gatti, Ward, and GOAT arguments  32:45 – Cream cheese + Doritos = food war  38:41 – Fantasy Football: waiver pickups & heartbreaks  41:27 – Regional pride, travel tales & stadium scoops  44:10 – Athlete sightings & where teams stay in Dallas  50:08 – Cowboys doc & Charles Haley locker-room stories  58:41 – Mark Sanchez WILD story   Creators & Guests Wesley Castelhano - Producer Trey Ballard - Host Matt Travaglione - Writer

    1h 8m
  6. NFL Mayhem, Fantasy Bombs, UFC Buzz & Heat 2 Rumors | 9/18/25

    09/18/2025

    NFL Mayhem, Fantasy Bombs, UFC Buzz & Heat 2 Rumors | 9/18/25

    This week on Strikezones to Endzones, Trey, Matt, and Wes bring the heat from the field to the big screen. Expect bold college football predictions, chaotic NFL analysis, and fantasy football firepower. The crew checks in on MLB playoff vibes, roasts Dallas teams, and drops takes hotter than a Texas summer. In the fight game? They unpack the latest UFC buzz, pay-per-view gimmicks, and wild boxing money grabs. Then it’s off to Hollywood, where Leonardo DiCaprio’s rumored role in Heat 2 sparks debate — alongside movie reviews and pop culture takes that hit like a left hook. With locker-room laughs, nostalgia for sports legends, and a whole lot of Dallas flavor, this episode delivers everything you love about sports talk and movie chaos. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Cold Open & Trash Talk04:03 – College Football Insights10:02 – NFL Game Predictions19:59 – Film Debates: DiCaprio & Heat 231:10 – PPV Fights & Boxing Money Angles36:29 – UFC Buzz & Crew Milestones39:02 – Roasting Dallas Squads42:03 – Sports Nostalgia & Icons47:59 – Movie Takes & Entertainment54:58 – Pop Culture & Iconic CharactersFollow the Crew: 🎧 Full Podcast: 2ndfloorstudios.transistor.fm Creators & Guests Wesley Castelhano - Producer Trey Ballard - Host Matt Travaglione - Writer

    1 hr
  7. Jerry Jones is Ruining Dallas Sports - Prove Us Wrong | 8/21/25

    09/07/2025

    Jerry Jones is Ruining Dallas Sports - Prove Us Wrong | 8/21/25

    Yankees drop nine bombs, UFC 319 stirs the hornet’s nest, and Week Zero finally gives your TV a reason to exist.  Fantasy Football Draft ammo, QB pecking orders, and no patience for Jerry Jones PR fluff. Nine home runs in one game? The Yankees just turned batting practice into live fire, and we’re mapping what it means for the AL picture. Then it’s UFC 319—who leveled up, who needs a new game plan—and a straight shot at the Cowboys doc (congrats to Jerry on another episode of “I’m the main character”). We hit:- Fantasy draft strategy that actually moves the needle (when to grab your QB, where the value pockets are)- Week Zero matchups worth your couch time, plus early ranking swings- Boxing’s “sweet science” done right, not TikTok sparring- How media spins player stock (and how not to fall for it)- The Boys and modern superhero flicks actually saying something again- Gaming nostalgia vs. the new drop you’ll pretend not to pre-order No fluff. Just sharp takes, receipts, and a few laughs at the nonsense sports keeps handing us. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setup03:11 Yankees Performance and Upcoming Series05:58 Cultural Experiences in Sports Cities09:01 UFC 319 Recap and Discussion11:58 Boxing Insights and Fighter Discussions14:58 Week Zero College Football Preview18:02 Fantasy Football Draft Strategies20:59 Cowboys Documentary and Team Dynamics23:58 College Football Rankings and Predictions33:09 Fantasy Football Strategies and Insights36:15 Quarterback Selection and Performance Analysis39:03 The Evolution of Fantasy Football Scoring42:09 Player Performance and Team Dynamics45:08 The Impact of Media on Sports Perception48:04 The Future of Superhero Movies51:04 The Boys: A Deep Dive into the Series54:09 Video Game Nostalgia and New Releases57:03 The Intersection of Gaming and Pop Culture 👍 Hit Like if your fantasy draft board’s already wrecked.🔔 Subscribe for weekly sports talk that mixes brains, banter, and B***S*** Connect With Us 📸 Instagram:https://instagram.com/@treyb_5 | https://instagram.com/@wesstlixx | https://instagram.com/2ndfloordallas | https://instagram.com/mjoespht 🐦 X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/trey__b   |  https://twitter.com/ThatGuyAtPGU | https://twitter.com/2ndfloordallas 🌐 Website: https://2ndfloordallas.co 🎧 Full Podcast Catalog: https://2ndfloorstudios.transistor.fm Gear We Use: Shure SM7B: https://creationnetworks.net/products/shure-sm7b-vocal-microphone Lewitt LCT 240 PRO: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0749GV5L3 Rode PodMic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MSCRCVK Rode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO Mackie ProFX10v3 Mixer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X8Z1BRG Klark Teknik MIC BOOSTER CM-1: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MicBoostCM1--klark-teknik-mic-booster-cm-1-dynamic-microphone-booster Hashtags #SportsPodcast #NFLTalk #FantasyFootballTips #MLBBombs #UFC319 #DallasSports #CowboysDrama #CollegeFootballWeekZero #TheBoysSeries #SuperheroMovies #VideoGameNostalgia #GamingCulture #TexasPodcast #NFLFantasy #StrikezonesToEndzones

    1h 6m
  8. UFC Throne Settled, Now Crawford vs Canelo Awaits | 8/14/25

    08/14/2025

    UFC Throne Settled, Now Crawford vs Canelo Awaits | 8/14/25

    UFC 319 and Jon Jones two crossroads colliding; who owns the belt and the legacy? UFC 319, Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, Yankees, NBA vs NFL—we’re hitting every headline with Dallas spice. We break down Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev, the Jon Jones/Aspinall waiting game, and whether the Yankees can recover before September. Then we square up NBA vs NFL: who’s got more parity and drama right now? Chapters: 00:00 — Cold Open: Rodgers, Ayahuasca & “Figure It Out” 06:00 — UFC 319: DDP vs Chimaev—Finish Early or Fade? 12:45 — Paramount+ Moves & A July 4 White House UFC? 16:10 — $30M Jon Jones Talk, Aspinall Timing, Legacy Math 24:30 — If It’s Jones vs Aspinall… Who blinks first? 27:25 — Yankees in August: Listerine & Lineup Reality 33:30 — Prospect vs Free Agent: Building a Bronx Bridge 37:05 — NBA Depth > Names: Why Role Players Ring 40:20 — Parity Check: NFL vs NBA Movement 46:50 — Boxing Brain: “Keep You Honest” & Crawford–Canelo 52:00 — Weekend Watchlist & Dallas Sign-off Q&A: Who wins UFC 319 and how (method + round)? Poll: Which parity feels more real right now? Cross-promo: Follow the show and tap ★★★★★ if we earned it.  Creators & Guests Wesley Castelhano - Producer Matt Travaglione - Writer Trey Ballard - Host

    49 min
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Welcome to 2nd Floor Studios, with over 13 years of expertise, our Dallas studio is your dedicated partner for premier audio production and recording services. Nestled in the heart of the city, our newly established studio seamlessly blends technical prowess with artistic flair to realize your creative vision. While we may not be the ’big guys,’ our commitment to quality rivals theirs—minus the inflated egos and price tags. Discover top-tier results without the studio-size attitude, conveniently located for easy access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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