Fired Up!

Colten Cowell
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A sports show that will give you the Fire Brigade's expert analysis on all things sports so you can be king of the water cooler! Talking anything sports from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more! Catch the show once a week to get Fired Up!

  1. 3d ago

    Fired Up! Episode 179: Remembering Barry Melrose, UFC 331, Baker Gets Paid & CFB Week 3

    Fired Up! returns with a tribute to one of hockey's most recognizable personalities, a championship fight at UFC 331, a massive commitment to Tampa Bay's franchise quarterback, and plenty of college football as we look back at Week 2 and get ready for Week 3. Remembering Barry Melrose We remember longtime NHL player, coach, and ESPN analyst Barry Melrose, who passed away at 70. From leading Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in American hockey coverage, we reflect on Melrose's career, personality, and impact on generations of hockey fans. UFC 331 We preview UFC 331 from Los Angeles, headlined by Joshua Van defending the UFC flyweight championship against former champion Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch. We also break down the pivotal lightweight co-main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy, along with the other fights and storylines we'll be watching on the card. Baker Mayfield's New Extension Tampa Bay has made its commitment to Baker Mayfield crystal clear. We react to the Buccaneers giving Mayfield a three-year, $165 million extension through 2029, worth an average of $55 million per season and making him the highest-paid player in franchise history. College Football Week 2 Games of the Week Recap We revisit our five Games of the Week from Week 2, Missouri-Kansas, Oklahoma-Michigan, Arizona-BYU, Ohio State-Texas, and Iowa State-Iowa, to see how our predictions held up, discuss the biggest performances and surprises, and figure out what we learned about each team moving forward. College Football Week 3 Games of the Week Then we turn the page to another strong slate. We preview Houston at Texas Tech, SMU at Louisville, Florida at Auburn, West Virginia at Virginia, and LSU at Ole Miss, breaking down the biggest matchups and storylines before making our picks for all five games. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

  2. Sep 10

    Fired Up! Episode 178: Makar's Record Deal, Aaron Donald Returns, MLB Playoff Race & CFB Week 2

    September is here, and the sports calendar is getting crowded. This week, we react to the richest contract in NHL history, check in on baseball's race to October, discuss the return of one of the NFL's all-time great defenders, and go all-in on college football with our Week 1 reactions and Week 2 Games of the Week. Cale Makar's Record-Setting Extension Cale Makar isn't going anywhere. The Colorado Avalanche have signed their superstar defenseman to an eight-year, $163.2 million extension worth $20.4 million per season, the richest contract in NHL history. We discuss whether anyone is more deserving of that kind of investment, what the deal means for Colorado's championship window, and where Makar already ranks among the great defenseman of his generation. MLB Playoff Race With September underway, every game starts to a matter a little more. We check in on the division races and crowded Wild Card picture, identify the teams that appear built for October, and discuss which contenders have the most pressure on them during the final month of the regular season. Aaron Donald Comes Out of Retirement Aaron Donald is back. After stepping away following the 2023 season, the future Hall of Famer is returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another run. We discuss what Donald could realistically have left at 35 years old, how his return changes an already loaded Rams defense featuring Myles Garrett, and whether Los Angeles should now be viewed as the team to beat in the NFC. College Football Week 1 Games of the Week Recap We revisit our five opening-weekend Games of the Week, (Baylor vs. Auburn, Clemson vs. LSU, Louisville vs. Ole Miss, Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame, and SMU vs. Florida State), to see what we got right, what we got completely wrong, and what each result tells us about these teams moving forward. College Football Week 2 Games of the Week Then it's time to do it all over again. We preview and predict five of the biggest games on the Week 2 schedule: the renewed Missouri-Kansas Border War, Oklahoma at Michigan, Arizona at BYU, Ohio State at Texas, and Iowa State at Iowa. We break down the biggest storylines and matchups before making our picks for each game. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

  3. Sep 3

    Fired Up! Episode 177: Klay to Miami, Nick Chubb Retires, Browns QB1 & CFB Week 1

    Football season has arrived, but first we wrap up the PGA Tour year, react to another big NBA move, and say goodbye to one of the NFL's most respected running backs. TOUR Championship Recap We look back at the season-ending TOUR Championship from East Lake Golf Club and the crowning of the 2026 FedEx Cup champion. We break down the biggest moments from the final weekend, who delivered when the pressure was highest, and our biggest takeaways from the conclusion of the PGA Tour season.  Klay Thompson Heads to Miami Klay Thompson is taking his championship experience to South Beach after agreeing to join the Miami Heat following his stint with Dallas. We discuss what the 36-year-old still has left, how his shooting fits Miami's roster, and whether a change of scenery can help Thompson make another meaningful postseason run. Nick Chubb Retires One of the most beloved running backs of his generation is calling it a career. We reflect on Nick Chubb's eight NFL seasons, including seven memorable years in Cleveland before spending his final season with Houston. We discuss the devasting injury he battled back from, his place in Browns history, and the legacy he leaves behind after finishing with 7,349 career rushing yards and four Pro Bowl selections. Deshaun Watson Named Cleveland's Week 1 Starter The Browns' quarterback competition is officially over. Head coach Todd Monken has named Deshaun Watson the starter over Shedeur Sanders for Cleveland's Week 1 matchup against Jacksonville. We react to the decision, discus what Watson showed to win the job, what it means for Sanders, and just how much pressure will be on Watson when the regular season begins. College Football Week 1 Games of the Week College football is back, and we preview five of the biggest games from opening weekend: Baylor vs. Auburn in Atlanta, Clemson vs. #11 LSU, #24 Louisville vs. #9 Ole Miss in Nashville, Wisconsin vs. #4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, and #19 SMU vs. Florida State. We break down the biggest storylines and matchups before making our picks for each game. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

  4. Aug 27

    Fired Up! Episode 176: FedEx Cup Finale, Peyton Watson to Cleveland, CFB Top 25 & NFC West Preview

    The FedEx Cup reaches its finish line, college football is officially back on the radar, Cleveland makes another major NBA move, and our NFL division-preview series heads out West. BMW Championship Recap We look back at the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs from Bellerive Country Club, breaking down the biggest performances, defining moments, and the players who did enough to earn one of just 30 spots in the season-ending TOUR Championship. TOUR Championship Preview The PGA TOUR season comes down to one final event at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. We preview the 30-player field, discuss the biggest championship storylines and players to watch, and make our picks for who will close the season by capturing the FedEx Cup. Peyton Watson Traded to Cleveland We react to the Cavaliers acquiring Peyton Watson from Denver in a sign-and-trade and committing to the 23-year-old wing on a four-year, $88 million deal. We discuss how Watson fits alongside Cleveland's current core, what the Cavaliers are trying to build, and whether the price was worth it after his breakout season with the Nuggets. 2026 College Football AP Preseason Top 25 College football season is almost here, and the first AP Top 25 gives us plenty to debate. Ohio State opens at No. 1, with Oregon at No.2, while Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas round out the top five. We discuss the teams ranked too high, teams ranked too low, our biggest surprises, and which programs have the most to prove when the games begin. NFC West Preview Our NFL division previews continue with the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. We break down each roster, the biggest questions entering the season, key players to watch, and our predicted order of finish in what could once again be one of football's deepest divisions. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

  5. Aug 20

    Fired Up! Episode 175: Westbrook Retires, FedEx Cup Playoffs, NASCAR Playoff Push & AFC West Preview

    Fired Up! returns with the FedEx Cup playoffs in full swing, the end of an unforgettable NBA career, NASCAR's postseason race heating up, and the final AFC installment of our NFL division-preview series. FedEx St. Jude Championship Recap We look back at the opening event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs from TPC Southwind, including the tournament's biggest performances, the decisive moments from the weekend, and which players survived the first postseason cut to earn a spot in the BMW Championship.  BMW Championship Preview The FedEx Cup Playoffs move to Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis for the BMW Championship. With only 50 players remaining and just 30 spots available for the TOUR Championship, we discuss the biggest names, bubble situations, players to watch, and our picks to win the second postseason event.  Russell Westbrook Retires One of the most electric players of his generation is calling it a career. We look back at Russell Westbrook's 18 NBA seasons, his 2017 MVP campaign, his record-setting 209 career triple-doubles, and the complicated but unforgettable legacy he leaves behind. Where does Westbrook rang among the greatest point guards ever, and what moments will define his Hall of Fame career? NASCAR Cup Playoff Push at New Hampshire With the Cup Series regular season running out of races, the pressure continues to build at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. We discuss the drivers fighting for their place in the Chase, who can afford to play it safe, and who desperately needs a result before the regular-season finale at Daytona. AFC West Preview Our NFL division-preview series continues with the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, and Las Vegas Raiders. We break down each team's offseason, biggest strengths and concerns, key players to watch, and the questions that could decide one of the NFL's deepest divisions before giving our predicted order of finish. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

  6. Aug 13

    Fired Up! Episode 174: FedEx St. Jude, MLB Review, UFC 330, Stefon Diggs & NFC South

    Fired Up! returns with playoff golf, a full MLB check-in, two championship fights at UFC 330, a major addition to Washington's offense, and the next installment of our NFL division-preview series. FedEx St. Jude Championship We preview the opening event of the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs, taking place August 13th-16th at TPC Southwind in Memphis. We discuss the leading contenders, the pressure facing players as the playoff fields begins to shrink, and our predictions for who open the postseason with a victory. Third-Quarter MLB Review With the regular season entering its final stretch, we take a complete look around Major League Baseball. Which teams have established themselves as legitimate World Series contenders, who is fighting for a wild-card spot, how did the trade deadline change the postseason picture, and which players are leading the major award races? UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry We preview UFC 330 from Philadelphia, headlined by Islam Makhachev defending the welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry. We also break down the women's strawweight title fight between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson, make our picks, and discuss the matchups that could define the card. Stefon Diggs Signs With Washington The Commanders are adding Stefon Diggs on a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $12 million. We discuss what the veteran receiver still has left, how he fits alongside Terry McLaurin, and whether giving Jayden Daniels another proven target raises Washington's ceiling in the NFC. NFC South Preview Our NFL division previews continue with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We evaluate each team's offseason, quarterback situation, biggest strengths and concerns, players facing the most pressure, and predicted order of finish for the 2026 season. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

  7. Aug 6

    Fired Up! Episode 173: MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers, Celebrini's Record Deal & AFC South Preview

    Fired Up! returns with our MLB trade-deadline verdict, three major contract decisions across hockey, basketball, and football, and the next installment of our NFL division previews. MLB Trade Deadline Winners And Losers With the deadline officially in the books, we sort through the biggest moves and name the teams that improved their postseason chances. We also identify the organizations that failed to address their biggest needs, paid too much, or made decisions that left us with more questions than answers. Macklin Celebrini's Record-Setting Extension We react to the San Jose Sharks signing Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension. The deal carries an NHL-record $18.8 million annual value and keeps the young franchise centerpiece under contract through the 2031-32 season. Did San Jose make the right investment, and how quickly can the Sharks build a contender around him? Draymond Green Returns To Golden State Draymond Green is returning to the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract. We discuss what Green still brings to Golden State, whether keeping the veteran core together was the correct move, and how much championship potential remains for the Warriors. Denzel Ward Signs A New Deal With Cleveland The Browns have secured Denzel Ward with a two-year, $62.2 million extension that reportedly includes $52.3 million guaranteed. We examine the importance of keeping Ward in Cleveland, whether the contract was worth the price, and what the move means for the future of the Browns' defense. AFC South Preview Our NFL division-preview series continues with the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans. We evaluate each team's offseason, biggest strengths and concerns, players facing the most pressure, and major training-camp questions before revealing our predicted order of finish. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

  8. Jul 30

    Fired Up! Episode 172: LeBron to Philly, Brissett Gets Paid & NFC North Preview

    One of basketball's biggest stars has a surprising new home, an NFL quarterback finally gets paid, and our NFL division-preview series rolls into the NFC North. LeBron James Signs with the Philadelphia 76ers We react to LeBron's stunning decision to join the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option for the second season. What does the 41-year-old have left entering his record-setting 24th NBA season, how will he fit alongside Philadelphia's other stars, and does this move give the Sixers a legitimate chance to win their first championship since 1983? Vita Vea Requests A Trade Vea has reportedly requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after negotiations over a long-term extension stalled. We discuss why the relationship reached this point, what Tampa Bay could demand in return, which contenders might pursue him, and how losing one of its defensive anchors would affect the Buccaneers. Jacoby Brissett's Reworked Contract We break down the Cardinals' decision to restructure Brissett's contract, increasing his guaranteed 2026 compensation to $15.5 million with incentives that could push the total value to $21 million. Did Arizona make the right decision by rewarding Brissett, and can he prove he deserves to remain the team's starting quarterback beyond this season? NFC North Preview Our NFL division previews continue with the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings. We examine each team's offseason, biggest strengths and concerns, players facing the most pressure, and the training-camp battles that could shape the season before revealing our predicted order of finish. The Bears enter the year as the defending division champs, but the NFC North again projects to be one of football's most competitive divisions.  Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

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A sports show that will give you the Fire Brigade's expert analysis on all things sports so you can be king of the water cooler! Talking anything sports from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more! Catch the show once a week to get Fired Up!

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  • Creator
    Colten Cowell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Colten Cowell
  • Show Website
    Fired Up!