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No Credentials Required

The podcast where you don’t need a press pass to talk sports! Quality sports talk based in the Capital Region of New York. Hosted by Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry. A proud member of the Belly Up Podcast Network.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 399: Breaking Down the Hellebuyck Trade + NFL Week 7 Preview

    Dustin is taking a few days away, but the show must go on! Ryan welcomes Brian Snow of Snowman Multimedia for a packed episode of No Credentials Required! The New Jersey Devils have made their move, acquiring Olympic gold medal-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in one of the biggest NHL trades of the year. But acquiring an elite goaltender doesn't come cheap. New Jersey sends Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Nico Daws, Alexander Command, and two future draft picks to Winnipeg. Ryan and Brian examine the trade from both perspectives. Is Hellebuyck the final piece of New Jersey's Stanley Cup puzzle? And what does Winnipeg's return mean for the Jets moving forward? Then, we shift to the NFL with our reactions to Thursday night's Chicago Bears-New England Patriots matchup and a look ahead to Week 7. We'll discuss the games we're most intrigued by, the matchups that deserve "Friends and Family" status, and the players we'll be watching closely. We'll also make our picks for the Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge and share information about Dustin's upcoming Extra Life gaming fundraiser on November 7. It's hockey, football, bold predictions, and plenty of opinions with a good friend of the show! No Credentials Required — Where you don't need a press pass to talk sports! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Where to Find Brian Snow: https://www.youtube.com/@SnowmanMultimedia  Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup  Contribute to Dustin's ExtraLife fundraiser here before gameday starts on November 7 at 9am ET: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/579978 Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

    Episode 399: Breaking Down the Hellebuyck Trade + NFL Week 7 Preview

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 398: NFL Week 6 Cost a GM His Job

    Ryan flies solo to review a chaotic NFL Week 6! He breaks down the Indianapolis Colts’ meltdown and GM firing, marvels as the Arizona Cardinals shock the LA Rams at SoFi, and gives a (painful) play-by-play of the New York Jets’ latest Foxborough faceplant. Plus, who’s on the NFL coaching hot seat? Who are this week’s peak performers? And what’s really happening with the Jalen Hurts medical saga in Philly? Get Ryan’s unfiltered, funny, and occasionally exasperated takes—perfect for fans who love their football with a side of real talk. No Credentials Required is a proud part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

    Episode 398: NFL Week 6 Cost a GM His Job

  3. Oct 18

    Episode 397: Broncos Survive Seahawks + NFL Week 6 Preview

    NFL Week 6 is underway, and the Denver Broncos have already given us plenty to discuss after knocking off the Seattle Seahawks, 17-14, in overtime on Thursday Night Football. On this episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan and Dustin react to Denver's victory and what the result means for both teams moving forward. Then, the guys look ahead to the rest of the Week 6 schedule, highlighting the matchups they can't wait to watch and the ones that aren't exactly appointment television. They'll also identify the players they're keeping a close eye on as the NFL season continues to take shape. The Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge returns with three game selections and one upset pick from each host. Will someone make a brilliant prediction, or will these picks come back to haunt them? Finally, Dustin shares details about his upcoming Extra Life gaming marathon and how he's using his love of gaming to raise money for children in need. Football analysis, friendly arguments, questionable predictions, and plenty of laughs. It's another episode of No Credentials Required: where you don't need a press pass to talk sports! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content! Support Dustin's ExtraLife fundraiser here: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/579978

    Episode 397: Broncos Survive Seahawks + NFL Week 6 Preview

  4. Oct 14

    Episode 396: NFL Week 5 Left Us Fit To Be Tied

    The NFL's first major in-season trade is making headlines, and Week 5 delivered another round of surprises, disappointments, and performances worth talking about. On this episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan and Dustin start by discussing the Arizona Cardinals' decision to trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans. The former fourth-overall pick gets a fresh start alongside his former Ohio State teammate, C.J. Stroud, but did the Cardinals pull the plug too early? And did Houston give up too much to make the deal happen? After that, the guys break down the best and worst of NFL Week 5. They'll revisit the weekend's most entertaining games, biggest upsets, most disappointing teams, and standout individual performances. Plus, they'll share what they learned from another unpredictable week of football. It's another episode filled with NFL analysis, strong opinions, and a little humor along the way. No Credentials Required — Where you don't need a press pass to talk sports! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Dustin's ExtraLife Fundraiser: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/579978 Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

    Episode 396: NFL Week 5 Left Us Fit To Be Tied

  5. Oct 11

    Episode 395: Remembering Iron Mike + NFL Week 5 Preview

    he NFL rolls into Week 5, and Ryan and Dustin have plenty to discuss on another episode of No Credentials Required! We begin by remembering legendary player and coach Mike Ditka, reflecting on his impact on professional football and the larger-than-life personality that made him one of the sport's most unforgettable characters. Then, we break down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Thursday night upset of the Dallas Cowboys. What can we take away from the result, and should either fan base be rethinking its expectations? Next, we look ahead to NFL Week 5 and discuss the games, players, and storylines that intrigue us most. We'll also make our selections for another round of the Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge, where questionable football judgment is practically a requirement. Finally, Dustin previews his November 7 Extra Life gaming marathon, an event that brings gamers together to raise money for children's hospitals. Football, predictions, memories, and a little friendly trash talk. It's all here on No Credentials Required: where you don't need a press pass to talk sports! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

    Episode 395: Remembering Iron Mike + NFL Week 5 Preview

  6. Oct 7

    Episode 394: This Podcast Has Been Flagged NFL Week 4 Review

    NFL Week 4 delivered upsets, outstanding individual performances, major disappointments — and enough penalty flags to keep every laundry service in America busy. Ryan and Dustin recap the week by discussing the games that impressed them most, the biggest surprises and upsets, the teams and performances that disappointed, and the players who earned recognition for outstanding performances. Then, the guys reveal what they learned from Week 4. Ryan tackles the staggering number of penalties called across the NFL and whether officiating is becoming too prominent in the weekly conversation. Dustin turns his attention to the mounting injury problem after another weekend in which several notable players went down. Four weeks are in the books. What’s real, what should concern us, and what are we still trying to figure out? It’s the NFL Week 4 review on No Credentials Required — where you don’t need a press pass to talk sports! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

    Episode 394: This Podcast Has Been Flagged NFL Week 4 Review

  7. Oct 4

    Episode 393: Giants & Cowboys Make Moves NFL Week 4 + Early NHL Thoughts

    The NFL trade market is getting busy early! Ryan and Dustin break down two significant trades from around the league, beginning with the New York Giants acquiring quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings. We discuss what McCarthy could bring to New York, where he fits into the Giants’ plans, and what Minnesota’s willingness to move on means for both sides. Then, the Dallas Cowboys add some much-needed help to their secondary by acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers. We look at Porter’s fit in Dallas, what the Cowboys gave up to get him, and why Pittsburgh decided to move on from the former second-round pick. We also react to Cleveland’s 27-24 Thursday night victory over Pittsburgh before turning our attention to the rest of NFL Week 4 and the games and matchups we’ll be watching this weekend. Finally, we switch from the gridiron to the ice for some VERY early observations from the opening days of the 2026-27 NHL season. It’s football, hockey, trades, reactions, and probably a few overreactions on this edition of No Credentials Required! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

    Episode 393: Giants & Cowboys Make Moves NFL Week 4 + Early NHL Thoughts

  8. Oct 1

    Episode 392: Chaos Reigned Again & Are Some NFL Coaches Already Feeling The Hot Seat

    Three weeks are officially in the books, and the 2026 NFL season continues to deliver chaos. Ryan and Dustin recap NFL Week 3 and break down the games, teams, and players that caught their attention the most. Which games were the best of the weekend? Which teams pulled off the biggest surprises? Who left us completely disappointed? Who deserves recognition as a Peak Performer? And after three weeks of football, what have we actually learned about the NFL? It's another trip around the league with analysis, reactions, disagreements, laughs, and everything else you've come to expect from No Credentials Required. No Credentials Required: Where You Don't Need a Press Pass to Talk Sports! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in Real Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

    Episode 392: Chaos Reigned Again & Are Some NFL Coaches Already Feeling The Hot Seat
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The podcast where you don’t need a press pass to talk sports! Quality sports talk based in the Capital Region of New York. Hosted by Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry. A proud member of the Belly Up Podcast Network.

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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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