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Sports Talk Live! With Steve and Justin! NFL Offseason Analysis: Team Moves and Super Bowl Predictions. A Recording of our live Youtube Sports show every Monday Night 5pm EST. 

  1. Knicks Win NBA Championship with Steve, Justin and the Rabbi.

    6d ago

    Knicks Win NBA Championship with Steve, Justin and the Rabbi.

    You can hear it in our voices right away: this one hits different. After a lifetime of Knicks memories that usually end in heartbreak, we finally get the ending New York has been chasing since 1973. We unpack the game like fans who care and coaches who can’t turn off the film room, starting with the wild truth that a 16-point lead never felt safe once Jalen Brunson started hunting his spots.  From there, we get into the guts of playoff basketball: why a physical series takes on its own rhythm, how defenses can make the 24-second clock feel ominous, and why “playing better” means nothing if you can’t finish possessions. We debate the worst officiating moments, the value of patience on offense, and the difference between surviving ugly stretches and actually controlling a game. Then we give Mike Brown his flowers for rotation feel, matchup decisions, and the kind of real-time coaching that doesn’t show up in a spreadsheet.  We also spend real time on Victor Wembanyama, because you don’t see a player like that often. We talk about what he already does that’s unreal, what looked shaky late, and what the Spurs need if they want talent to turn into wins. If you love the NBA, the New York Knicks, coaching, analytics, or the psychology of clutch performance, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a Knicks fan who’s still buzzing, and leave a review telling us: what was the moment you knew the title was real?

    53 min
  2. Spurs' Arrogance Costs Them In NBA Finals On Sports Live! with Steve and Justin... 5 Minute Update!

    Jun 13

    Spurs' Arrogance Costs Them In NBA Finals On Sports Live! with Steve and Justin... 5 Minute Update!

    The 5 minute update! A 29-point deficit should feel like a death sentence. The Knicks treat it like a math problem they can solve possession by possession. We’re talking Knicks vs Spurs, and the real story isn’t one highlight it’s the tiny choices that decide playoff basketball when everyone’s tired and every bounce matters.  We dig into a late-game moment where pulling the ball out and running a clean secondary break could change everything, and how ego, youth, and split-second timing can push a team toward the wrong decision. From OG Anunoby’s huge play to the way the Knicks seem to win every 50-50 ball, we keep coming back to one idea: awareness beats chaos. You’ll hear why the Knicks don’t panic, don’t rush, and somehow keep finding good shots inside the flow even while trailing.  Then we connect it to “special situations” and the Villanova pipeline. When Dante DiVincenzo says, “We practice that every week,” it explains why Jalen Brunson and this Knicks core keep finding an extra inch when the game tightens up. We also talk fatigue and scheduling, how legs disappear late, and why the Spurs looked rattled as the comeback grew.  If you love NBA playoffs analysis, clutch execution, and the psychology of comebacks, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who swears the game is over too early, and leave a review with your take: what’s the single possession that flipped this one?

    4 min
  3. Steve and Justin with The Rabbi Go OFF KNICKS WIN! on Sports Talk Live!

    Jun 11

    Steve and Justin with The Rabbi Go OFF KNICKS WIN! on Sports Talk Live!

    A 29-point lead with the Finals on the line should be a formality. Then the Knicks turn Madison Square Garden into a pressure cooker, play possession-by-possession with zero panic, and pull off the kind of comeback that forces you to rethink what “mental toughness” actually looks like. We walk through why the Spurs fell apart even while getting decent looks, and why “just run the clock” is not a cliché but a championship skill. We dig into Victor Wembanyama’s fatigue, frustration, and the dangerous edge that shows up when tired legs meet high stakes, plus the bigger question hovering over the series: how the NBA’s flagrant foul rules and the current points system can change what referees are willing to call in a Finals game. From there we get tactical: Mike Brown’s early rotation roulette, why Jose Alvarado becomes a surprise stabilizer, and how the Knicks’ Villanova-style special-situations discipline shows up in the defining sequence, including OG Anunoby’s recognition, cut, and tip. We also talk about the Garden itself, the joy of a classic New York sports night, and the ugly street behavior that has nothing to do with being a fan. If you love NBA Finals analysis, coaching decisions, late-game execution, and what separates a talented roster from a title team, this one is for you. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your take: was this a Knicks masterpiece or a Spurs collapse?

    47 min
  4. The Knicks’ Secret Sauce: Poise, Depth, And Clutch Plays

    Jun 9

    The Knicks’ Secret Sauce: Poise, Depth, And Clutch Plays

    The Knicks are up, the Garden is about to explode, and somehow the loudest debate still isn’t just about basketball. We’re staring straight at the messy intersection of NBA Finals officiating, superstar expectations, and the kind of late-game calm that turns one possession into a championship swing. We talk through the calls that had us shaking our heads: the physicality that seems to change by jersey, the rescinded technical that only raises more questions, and why “inconsistency” feels so brutal when every trip matters. Then we get into the stuff that actually decides games, like Jalen Brunson reading a play before it happens, securing possession, and using bonus rules and body control to manufacture the free throws that win it. That’s not just clutch scoring, that’s chess in real time. From there, we zoom out on why this Knicks run feels unreal: Josh Hart’s nonstop rebounding and discipline, Karl-Anthony Towns showing real two-way effort, a bench that gives clean minutes, and a roster that plays like it’s been together forever. We also preview Game 3 with all the extra noise, including the security lockdown and the pressure cooker atmosphere at Madison Square Garden, plus what San Antonio needs from Victor Wembanyama, especially if the low post stays quiet. Yes, we even hit the prop bets and cash-out dilemmas, with a real reminder about the risks that come with gambling. Hit play, then subscribe, share the show, and leave a review. What’s the bigger story to you right now: the whistle, Brunson’s poise, or the Spurs’ adjustments?

    56 min
  5. The World Cup: Crash Course with Mark Lenert

    Jun 9

    The World Cup: Crash Course with Mark Lenert

    The World Cup is about to get bigger than it has ever been, and a lot of American sports fans are realizing they do not actually know how the tournament works. We sit down with Mark Leonard, a lifelong soccer player and diehard World Cup traveler, to break the whole thing down in plain English: the history, the 48-team format, how the group stage feeds the knockout rounds, and why a few tiny moments can decide a nation’s legacy. We also talk about the storylines that make FIFA World Cup 2026 appointment viewing. Mark runs through the small list of countries that have dominated the trophy case, then hits the gut punch for traditionalists: Italy is out, again. From there we zoom out to the global scale, including why the World Cup final pulls a staggering worldwide audience, and how stars like Lionel Messi change what fans watch and how they watch it. Then we get real about the modern fan experience. Ticket lotteries, dynamic pricing, the secondary market, and the costs of traveling to matches all shape who gets to be in the stadium. Mark shares why he still chases those moments anyway, what he looks for in great soccer beyond just goals, and which players and teams he believes can define the tournament, from USMNT standouts like Tyler Adams and Christian Pulisic to a France squad that looks loaded top to bottom. If you’re getting ready to follow the World Cup and want to sound like you know what you’re talking about, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review.

    50 min
  6. Knicks & Spurs in the NBA Finals!

    Jun 1

    Knicks & Spurs in the NBA Finals!

    The Knicks are in the NBA Finals, and we’re not treating it like a headline. We’re treating it like a problem set. Steven and Justin are joined by Rabbi Keith to dig into why this Knicks team looks legit right now, what the Spurs actually are beyond the Victor Wembanyama hype, and why this series has the feel of a real coaching chess match instead of a quick coronation. We get deep into the matchup details: how San Antonio used high pick and roll to turn Wembanyama into gravity, why OKC’s depth didn’t save them, and which Spurs role players are quietly swinging games. On the Knicks side, we talk about balanced scoring, playoff physicality, and the two-way math that changes everything late: Jalen Brunson as the closer plus Karl-Anthony Towns as a paint option you can’t “Hack” because he shoots free throws at an elite rate. If you love NBA Finals preview content, Knicks analysis, and real basketball strategy, this is the episode. Then we widen the lens to the rest of the sports world: we remember NFL legend Raymond Berry, react to the Chicago Bears stadium situation around Soldier Field and Arlington Heights, and hit the chaos of the day’s NFL moves including Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants bringing back Odell Beckham Jr. We wrap by calling out how defense and coaching decisions can expose stars when the pressure peaks, with James Harden as the case study. Subscribe on YouTube and X, share this with a friend who’s locked into the Finals, and leave us a review. What’s your prediction: Knicks in 6, Knicks in 7, or Spurs spoil it?

    1h 11m
  7. Why The New York Knicks Are So Hard To Guard Right Now

    May 25

    Why The New York Knicks Are So Hard To Guard Right Now

    The Knicks are playing like the kind of team that makes opponents look confused. We get into why New York’s offense suddenly feels unstoppable and why it’s not just about star power, it’s about buy-in. Jalen Brunson’s control, Josh Hart’s timely shots, Karl-Anthony Towns bringing real force inside, and a bench that stays effective all add up to one of the most frustrating teams in the NBA playoffs to defend. Then we pivot to New York baseball and say the quiet part out loud: MLB makes it hard to be a fan. We talk Yankees slumps, league standings, and why watching a simple game now turns into a hunt across streaming platforms, blackouts, and paywalls. From there we debate the modern obsession with baseball analytics, rule tweaks, and interleague play, plus what we miss from the older style of the sport: contact, situational hitting, smart baserunning, and games that don’t feel engineered for a spreadsheet. We also take a sharp turn into Formula 1, because the weekend had everything: Mercedes on top, Kimi Antonelli vs George Russell tension, Lewis Hamilton still hunting rhythm at Ferrari, and Monaco on the horizon. We break down how strategy, tires, weather, and massive budgets shape results, and why the sport feels so high-stakes right now. We close on a Memorial Day reflection about athletes, protest, and respect, with a reminder of what we’re actually honoring. If you enjoyed the ride, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What part are you most fired up about right now: the Knicks run, MLB access, or the F1 title chase?

    1 hr
  8. Memorial Day And Common Ground!

    May 25

    Memorial Day And Common Ground!

    Memorial Day isn’t just a date on the calendar, it’s a gut check. We step away from the usual live sports rhythm to talk about honor, memory, and what we owe the people who served and never came home. Then a modern flashpoint pulls us into the tension a lot of fans feel right now: Giants teammates Abdul Carter and Jackson Dart reportedly trading shots after a political appearance. When athletes speak, when teammates disagree, and when the internet piles on, what happens to the locker room and to us? We wrestle with sports and politics without pretending it’s new. From the 1968 Olympics Black Power salute to the NFL’s take a knee debates, protest and symbolism have always collided with games. We talk about free speech, why some moments feel sacred to people (especially the national anthem), and why political differences don’t have to become personal exile. The real target is the everyday ugliness: refusing to work with someone, eat near them, or treat them like they belong because of a vote or a viewpoint. The conversation turns personal and historical, from Ellis Island family roots and “No Italians Need Apply” signs to a story we think every New Yorker should know: Mount Moor Cemetery in Rockland County. It’s an African American burial ground created when Black people couldn’t be buried in white cemeteries, and it holds veterans from the Civil War through the world wars. It now sits beside the Palisades Center mall, and it survived attempts to move it or pave it over. If you’re looking for a reason to reflect this Memorial Day, start there. Subscribe, share this with a friend who sees things differently, and leave a review if this hit home. Where do you draw the line between protest, respect, and keeping a country together?

    11 min
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Sports Talk Live! With Steve and Justin! NFL Offseason Analysis: Team Moves and Super Bowl Predictions. A Recording of our live Youtube Sports show every Monday Night 5pm EST. 

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  • Creator
    Steve and Justin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
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    Explicit
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