In My Defense Podcast

Chris Canty & Quentin "Que" Wright-McDuffie

In My Defense is a weekly podcast hosted by Super Bowl Champion & ESPN analyst Chris Canty and marketing strategist & cultural commentator Quentin “Que” McDuffie. From sports and culture to business and everyday life, Chris and Que bring bold opinions, thoughtful analysis, and honest conversation, always with humor, heart, and real talk. Nothing’s personal, but In My Defense. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod Follow the hosts on all Social Platforms: Chris Canty: @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie: @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Oct 2

    The Backup Plan | Case Keenum Stuns Eagles, NFL Power Rankings & Week 4 Picks

    Episode 4 of Season 2 of In My Defense is titled "The Backup Plan" — and this week, Canty & Que break down why having the right backup can change everything. First, Case Keenum shocks the Philadelphia Eagles, leading the Chicago Bears to a 27–7 Monday Night Football victory. What went wrong for Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia, and should Chicago ride the hot hand? Then, it's time for Just a Win or Are They HIM? Canty evaluates the Raiders, 49ers, and Vikings as the NFL's early contenders begin to separate themselves. Plus: Ravens vs. Cowboys: What Baltimore's 34–31 thriller means for both teams.Canty's updated NFL Week 4 Power Rankings.99 Problems: Steelers-Browns, Colts-Commanders, Lions-Panthers and Falcons-Saints.Wins & Losses: Case Keenum's comeback, the Cowboys' struggles, and Green Bay's disappointing performance. Nothing's personal… but In My Defense. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Cold Open: Working out & homecoming season vibes00:51 – Life Updates: Que's baby is 8 months & Canty preps for homecoming03:48 – Eagles vs. Bears MNF Recap: Case Keenum masterclass, Bears win 27-712:36 – "Just a Win or Are They Him?" — Raiders, Jaguars, 49ers & Vikings18:48 – Rio de Janeiro Thriller: Ravens 34, Cowboys 31 — full breakdown22:49 – Canty's Week 4 NFL Power Rankings28:14 – 99 Problems: Week 4 Picks (TNF, London, SNF & MNF)28:29 – TNF: Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) vs. Cleveland Browns (2-1)31:19 – London Game: Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders32:32 – SNF: Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers33:46 – MNF: Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints36:22 – Wins & Losses of the Week40:10 – Outro & Socials🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Backup Plan | Case Keenum Stuns Eagles, NFL Power Rankings & Week 4 Picks
  2. Sep 18

    First Impression | Bears Scoring Explosions, Chiefs Are Back & Canty’s Week 2 Power Rankings

    Episode 2 of Season 2 is "First Impression" — and Canty & Que are deciding which NFL Week 1 performances are actually built to last. First, One and Done or Are They Them? The guys break down Caleb Williams and Chicago's explosive offense, Lamar Jackson and Baltimore, the new-look Giants, and Patrick Mahomes' return with Kansas City. Then, Canty reveals his Week 2 NFL Power Rankings, with the Ravens, Seahawks, Bears, Bills, and Chiefs battling for the top spots. Finally, 99 Problems returns with picks for Lions-Bills, Vikings-Bears, Commanders-Cowboys, and Giants-Rams. Almost everyone can make a good first impression. Only a few make a lasting one. New season. New predictions. Same energy. Nothing's personal… but In My Defense. Subscribe for weekly conversations on sports, culture, and life. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music. Follow the hosts: Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99 Quentin "Que" McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Cold open: Bears just dropped 59 pts — NFL history00:48 – Que update: Baby Odile is 8 months and crawling03:07 – "One and Done or Are They Him?" — NFL Week 1 breakdown04:07 – Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, 59 pts, 552 yds, 300 rushing yds08:57 – Baltimore Ravens: Lamar 324 yds + Derrick Henry sets a franchise record11:06 – NY Giants: Jackson Dart goes off in Harbaugh's debut — 230 yds, 3 TDs13:32 – Dallas Cowboys: defense growing pains in the new 3-4 scheme16:21 – Kansas City Chiefs: Mahomes back from ACL, ran it 8 of the first 10 plays19:19 – Canty's Week 2 Power Rankings: Ravens, Seahawks, Bears, Bills, Chiefs22:51 – Teams knocking: Jaguars, Lions & 49ers on the rise26:28 – 99 Problems: picks for Bills/Lions, Bears/Vikings, Cowboys/Commanders, Giants/Rams35:26 – Wins & Losses: Chargers & Cowboys D take the L37:58 – Wins: Ben Johnson's Bears, USA Women's Basketball World Cup, Arch Manning's comeback40:44 – Outro & where to find us🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    First Impression | Bears Scoring Explosions, Chiefs Are Back & Canty’s Week 2 Power Rankings
  3. Sep 9

    A New Season | Fresh start in the NFL, Canty’s Top 5 Bold NFL Predictions, & Week 1 Picks

    Season 2 of In My Defense starts with "A New Season," and football is officially back. Chris Canty and Que break down the NFL teams getting a fresh start in 2026, including the revamped Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants, and Robert Saleh's new-look Tennessee Titans. Then Canty unveils his Top 5 Bold NFL Predictions: Dak Prescott wins NFL MVPNew Orleans goes worst-to-firstThe Rams miss the playoffsBrock Bowers wins the receiving Triple CrownBengals HC Zac Taylor gets fired Plus, 99 Problems returns with Week 1 picks for Patriots-Seahawks, 49ers-Rams, Bills-Texans, Cowboys-Giants, and Broncos-Chiefs. New season. New predictions. Same energy. Nothing's personal… but In My Defense. Subscribe for weekly conversations on sports, culture, and life. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music. Follow the hosts: Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99 Quentin "Que" McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Cold Open: Them Dallas Cowboys, How About Them, Q?00:13 – Intro & Welcome — Season 2 Is Here00:29 – Summer Check-In: Canty's Baby O'Dale Had the Summer of His Life01:04 – Canty's Voice Surgery & Coming Back Cleaner Than Ever04:06 – A New Season: What NFL Team Has the Biggest Fresh Start?04:45 – Dallas Cowboys Deep Dive: New Defense, New DC, Cam Brown to Watch11:00 – Tennessee Titans: Robert Saleh, Cam Ward & Brian Daboll Connection15:33 – Canty's Top 5 Bold NFL Predictions for 202616:35 – Prediction #5: Zach Taylor Gets Fired in Cincinnati18:01 – Prediction #4: Brock Bowers Wins the Receiving Triple Crown19:21 – Prediction #3: LA Rams Miss the Playoffs Entirely21:36 – Prediction #2: Saints Go Worst to First in the NFC South23:17 – Prediction #1: Dak Prescott Wins NFL MVP24:09 – The Counter: Does Jalen Hurts Have a Better Narrative?25:46 – 99 Problems: Week 1 NFL Breakdown26:06 – Patriots vs. Seahawks — Super Bowl Rematch on Wednesday Night27:59 – 49ers vs. Rams in Melbourne, Australia — First NFL Game Down Under29:57 – Bills vs. Texans — Josh Allen Is 1-4 All Time Against Houston31:53 – Cowboys vs. Giants — Sunday Night Football & OBJ at #1334:28 – Broncos vs. Chiefs — Kenneth Walker III Changes Everything for Mahomes37:32 – Wins & Losses: Summer Edition37:49 – WIN: Philadelphia Sports Fan — LeBron, Jaylen Brown & the Eagles39:13 – WIN: Angel Reese & the WNBA's New Era40:41 – WIN: Coach Berry & South Carolina State Win 87-0 Over Alma Mater41:20 – WIN: Q's Double 40 Under 40 — Virginia Union & Business Elite43:37 – LOSS: Steve Ballmer & the Clippers — $30M Fine, 5 Picks, Suspended44:59 – LOSS: The Snowtime Lakers 😂45:57 – Outro & Where to Find Canty & Q 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A New Season | Fresh start in the NFL, Canty’s Top 5 Bold NFL Predictions, & Week 1 Picks
  4. Jun 26

    Finish Line: The Finale - Giannis to Miami, NBA Draft & NFL Offseason Winners

    Season One comes to a close with one of the biggest news weeks in sports. On Episode 41, "Finish Line," Chris Canty and Quentin McDuffie react to the blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, discuss whether Miami instantly becomes a championship contender, and examine what Milwaukee's future looks like. The guys also break down the 2026 NBA Draft, highlighting future stars AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson, as well as the next generation ready to take over the league. Then they switch to football, discussing: Biggest NFL offseason winnersBiggest offseason losersNFL teams buying into the hypeTeams that still have major questions99 Problems: Believe the Hype or Something Isn't Quite Right?Wins & Losses of the WeekSeason One reflections Thank you for making Season One of In My Defense an incredible journey. Nothing's personal… but In My Defense. Subscribe for weekly conversations on sports, culture, and life. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music. Follow the hosts: Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99 Quentin "Que" McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Finish Line Season Finale - Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Cold Open: Something's Not Quite Right With the LA Rams 00:14 – Intro & Welcome — Season Finale, Episode 41 00:29 – Happy Father's Day + New Dad Life With Canty 02:40 – Canty's Father's Day at the Obama Presidential Center 06:00 – Season Finale Announcement & What's Coming This Summer 07:00 – Giannis to the Miami Heat — Milwaukee Got Robbed Compared to the KD Trade 09:00 – Giannis Should Have Picked Boston — Why Miami Doesn't Make Sense 12:00 – Heat Need Shooters & a Point Guard — This Isn't a Title Team Yet 14:40 – Kawhi Leonard & the Clippers — Who's Coming to Get Him? 16:20 – NBA Draft Recap: Darren Peterson to Utah Could Be a Playoff Team 21:00 – Caleb Wilson to the Bulls & Dylan Harper's Legacy After the Finals 22:30 – OKC Drafts a DeMar to Help Combat Wemby — Smart Move 24:40 – Spurs Add Two Big Bodies to Flank Wimby — Quaintis & Reid 26:40 – NFL Offseason Winners: Patriots, Cowboys & Denver Broncos 30:20 – Don't Sleep on the Denver Broncos — Bo Nix + Jalen Watt is Dangerous 32:10 – 99 Problems: Believe the Hype or Something's Not Right? 32:58 – Bengals: Three Years Out of Playoffs — Canty's Not Buying It 36:20 – LA Rams: Dream Team Vibes or 2011 Eagles Energy? 38:00 – Bills: DJ Moore + CJ Gardner-Johnson — Believe the Hype 40:00 – Cowboys: Buying the Hype — New DC, Caleb Downs & Rashaun Gary 43:00 – Wins & Losses: Celtics Miss Giannis, Geno Smith Drama, Trae Young's Max Deal 46:00 – WIN: In My Defense — 5,000 Subs, 2 Million Views in Half a Year 🙏 47:48 – Outro, Season Finale Thank You & Where to Find Canty & Q 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Finish Line: The Finale - Giannis to Miami, NBA Draft & NFL Offseason Winners
  5. Jun 12

    Original OG | Knicks One Win Away After Greatest Finals Comeback Ever

    Episode 40 of In My Defense is titled "Original OG," and the New York Knicks are now one win away from ending 53 years of pain. Canty & Que react to one of the wildest games in NBA Finals history: the Knicks erase a 29-point deficit, survive a record-setting Spurs shooting night, and stun San Antonio 107-106 behind OG Anunoby's unforgettable tip-in with 1.2 seconds left. OG finished with 33 points, a massive chase-down block on De'Aaron Fox, and the game-winning putback. Jalen Brunson added 36, while Victor Wembanyama's 24 and 13 weren't enough as the Knicks took a 3-1 series lead. The guys break down: • OG Anunoby's legacy moment • Jalen Brunson's leadership • The Spurs' second-half collapse • De'Aaron Fox's late-game mistakes • Why San Antonio kept settling for threes • What the Spurs must change in Game 5 • Where this comeback ranks in New York sports history And we end with 99 Problems with the dumbest plays in sports history, and Wins & Losses of the Week. Nothing's personal… but In My Defense. Subscribe for weekly conversations on sports, culture, and life. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music. Follow the hosts: Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99 Quentin "Que" McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Original OG - Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Cold Open: Don't Get High on Your Own Supply00:13 – Intro & Welcome00:29 – Knicks Pull Off the Greatest Comeback in NBA Finals History — Down 2901:32 – Canty Breaks Down the Game: Two Finals Records Broken03:33 – Why This Was More Knicks Comeback Than Spurs Collapse05:10 – OG Ananobe's Tip: Put This in New York Sports History07:06 – De'Aaron Fox Had Three Errors in the Final Minute — all three were costly09:51 – Wemby Was 2-of-12 With CAT Guarding Him — Don't Get High on Your Own Supply12:31 – Spurs Were 8 Straight Missed Threes Down the Stretch — Houston Rockets 2018 Flashback15:51 – What This Win Means for New York — Willis Reed, David Tyree Level Moment18:45 – 99 Problems: Dumbest Plays in Sports History19:11 – Russell Wilson Throwing a Pick at the Goal Line — Give It to Beast Mode20:54 – JR Smith Dribbling Out the Clock on LeBron's 51-Point Game23:36 – Leon Lett on Thanksgiving + Miracle at the Meadowlands 2 — Story Time With Canty27:20 – Wins & Losses of the Week27:33 – LOSS: De'Aaron Fox — Let His Team Down When It Mattered Most28:39 – LOSS: NCAA NIL Abuse — One Person Can Ruin the Bag for Future Athletes30:09 – WIN: OG Ananobe Is the NBA Finals MVP — 24 PPG on 50 Shots33:10 – Season Finale Next Week — Thank You to the In My Defense Community33:29 – Outro & Where to Find Canty & Q🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Original OG | Knicks One Win Away After Greatest Finals Comeback Ever
  6. Jun 5

    Finals: Knicks Take Game 1, NFL Mega Trades & Biggest Player Trades in their prime

    Episode 39 of In My Defense is all about the Finals. Canty & Que react to the New York Knicks' dramatic Game 1 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs, powered by Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics and Karl-Anthony Towns' dominant two-way performance. The guys discuss whether New York is truly built to win a championship and what adjustments San Antonio must make before Game 2. Then they shift to the NFL, where June 1st delivered multiple blockbuster moves around the league. Topics include: Myles Garrett traded to the Rams for Jared Verse and draft picksWhy Cleveland may have quietly won the tradeAJ Brown's move to New England and what it means for Drake MayeCan Mike Vrabel turn the Patriots into contenders immediately?Odell Beckham Jr. returns to the New York GiantsThe impact OBJ could have on a young Giants locker roomRams Super Bowl contender or overhyped "Dream Team"?Why Canty believes the Rams could miss the playoffs entirely For 99 Problems, the guys rank some of the biggest superstar trades in sports history. Plus Wins & Losses: Chet Holmgren's disappointing Western Conference Finals performanceAbdul Carter is standing on principle and leadership in New YorkQue celebrates 10 years of marriage Nothing's personal… but In My Defense. Subscribe for weekly conversations on sports, culture, and life. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music. Follow the hosts: Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99 Quentin "Que" McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Finals - Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Cold Open: The Spurs Have Nobody to Guard CAT00:13 – Intro & Welcome00:39 – Summertime Check-In & June 1st NFL Trade Frenzy02:06 – AJ Brown to the Patriots — The Most Impactful Trade Right Now06:49 – Myles Garrett to the Rams — Hot Take: They Won't Make the Playoffs10:04 – Cleveland Won the Garrett Trade — Jared Verse + Draft Capital12:56 – OBJ Returns to the Giants — PR Move or Football Move?15:52 – NBA Finals Game 1: Knicks Beat Spurs 105-9517:00 – Mike Brown's Game Plan: Use All 94 Feet to Tire Out Wemby18:40 – CAT Was the Hero — Spurs Shot 29% With Him as the Defender22:38 – Dylan Harper Got 3 Minutes in the 4th Quarter — That Has to Change25:04 – Canty Has Knicks in 5 — Game 3 at MSG Is the Real Pivot Point27:38 – 99 Problems: Biggest Trades in Sports History28:00 – Kevin Love to Cleveland — Birth of Warriors vs. Cavs Finals Era28:43 – Kareem to the Lakers — Changed the Franchise for Decades30:01 – Randy Moss to the Patriots — 23 TDs & an Almost Perfect Season31:04 – Marshall Faulk to the Rams — Greatest Show on Turf Begins32:49 – Wins & Losses of the Week33:01 – LOSS: Chet Holmgren — 4 Points in 33 Minutes, Wemby Had Him Shook34:59 – WIN: Abdul Carter's Press Conference — Some Things Are Bigger Than Football37:82 – WIN: Q Celebrates 10 Years of Marriage 🎉38:49 – Outro & Where to Find Canty & Q🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Finals: Knicks Take Game 1, NFL Mega Trades & Biggest Player Trades in their prime

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In My Defense is a weekly podcast hosted by Super Bowl Champion & ESPN analyst Chris Canty and marketing strategist & cultural commentator Quentin “Que” McDuffie. From sports and culture to business and everyday life, Chris and Que bring bold opinions, thoughtful analysis, and honest conversation, always with humor, heart, and real talk. Nothing’s personal, but In My Defense. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod Follow the hosts on all Social Platforms: Chris Canty: @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie: @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.