The Hillside Club

The Hillside Club
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"The Hillside Club" is a sports podcast hosted by Rob Cardini and James Martin III, built on authentic conversation and real perspective. From breaking headlines to everyday debates, they cover what’s happening across the sports world with sharp insight, good laughs, and honest opinions. It’s more than just scores — it’s sports and life, unfiltered. No Hot Takes. Just Real Ones.

  1. 1h ago

    It’s Getting HOT in here…World Cup Heating Up, McGregor Drama, and Rob’s Punishment | Full Episode 21

    In what some are saying is the best Hillside Episode yet… the boys start off with the World Cup semifinals officially set after a wild ride, and the guys break down everything that has led us here. They also debate where the U.S. Men’s National Team should build a true home stadium and which positions from the four major American sports would translate best to the soccer field. Then, is this officially the end of the road for Conor McGregor? The guys react to the latest fight news before turning their attention to Wimbledon and a bold take: tennis might be the best sport to watch, especially when referees cannot take over the game. MLB Quick Hits features Home Run Derby predictions, including why Kyle Schwarber feels built for the moment, why Junior Caminero is an absolute tank, and why Rob is riding with his twin, Ben Rice. Then, the best segment of the week..About It/Not About it. The episode closes with rapid-fire takes, and Rob finally completing his punishment in a must-see moment. Thanks for tuning in! Until next time!

    1h 1m

  2. 4d ago

    World Cup Heating Up…The Worst Trade in Sports, MLB All-Star Break Approaching, and More | Full Episode 20

    The Hillside Club is back with what is already their 20th Episode!! The boys kick things off recapping their 4th of July weekends and then dive into the Celtics shocking the NBA world by trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a massive draft pick package. From there, we get into World Cup talk, the Flo red card being lifted, and a round of MLB Quick Hits with All-Star rosters revealed, Home Run Derby hype, and why the American League feels extremely mid this year. Later, the boys get into another edition of About It / Not About It. We also hit some random thoughts of the week, including the girl who rowed from California to Hawaii and whether that might be one of the craziest endurance stories out there. Thanks for tuning in!

    50 min

  3. Jun 30

    Hovland Tops Scottie at the Travelers, NBA Moves, June 2026 & More | Full Episode 19

    The boys are back breaking down one of the wildest stretches in sports we've had in a long time. We start at the Travelers Championship, where Viktor Hovland took down Scottie Scheffler in a playoff and make the case for why the Travelers has become a top-5 event on the PGA Tour. We hit the latest World Cup storylines, react to a chaotic NBA offseason featuring Giannis landing in Miami, Mikal Bridges heading back to Phoenix, and LaMelo Ball potentially finding a new home in Minnesota. Plus, our thoughts on the NBA Draft and what it all means moving forward. Over in baseball, the Yankees are on the verge of getting swept by Boston, the Mets finally move on from Carlos Mendoza, and we discuss why Major League Baseball has felt completely upside down the last two seasons. We also dive into Alex Fitzpatrick's incredible rise, James explains why June 2026 might be the greatest sports month ever, hand out our About It/Not About It awards, choose an Ilia punishment from the comments, and close things out with some classic Random Thoughts of the Week—including the ultimate hygiene debate, reacting to listener comments, and James' Love Island hot take. As always, no hot takes, just real ones.

    55 min

  4. Jun 23

    WE'RE BACK! Knicks Run the NBA, Giannis Trade Chaos & Italy Takes | Full Episode 18

    After a little hiatus, WE'RE BACK and we've got a lot to catch up on. The guys dive into the Knicks' championship run and what it means for the Mecca of Basketball, while James ranks the last eight NBA champions and sparks plenty of debate. We break down the latest NBA Draft storylines, Giannis trade rumors heating up before draft night, and whether Miami or Boston could actually pull off a blockbuster move. Plus, Dusty May's surprising connection to the Mavericks, Wyndham Clark's US Open victory, and why the golf world should be thankful Scottie Scheffler hasn't unlocked elite putting yet. We also hit some MLB Quick Hits, including the Mets' struggles and the emergence of Cam Schlittler. Rob recaps his trip to Italy, we bring back About It/Not About It, and finish with Random Thoughts of the Week featuring streaming service frustrations and a debate that might end relationships: if your girl accepts another man's jacket while waiting in line, is that cheating? As always, No Hot Takes. Just Real Ones.

    1h 22m

  5. Jun 1

    BASKETBALL WAS SAVED, the Finals & Stanley Cup are set, SGA Exposed & Champs League | Full Episode 17

    The NBA Finals are officially set, and somehow the basketball gods gave us exactly what they wanted: Knicks vs. Spurs, a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals and the NBA Cup Final all rolled into one. This week, we break down how New York finally punched its ticket back to the Finals for the first time in 27 years, whether Jalen Brunson is already the greatest Knick of all time, and what the Knicks need to do to bring a championship back to Madison Square Garden. On the other side, the Spurs survived a seven-game war with Oklahoma City as Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio continue one of the most improbable runs in recent memory. We discuss SGA's shocking drop-off after winning MVP, Chet Holmgren becoming public enemy number one on the show, and whether the NBA Cup suddenly carries more legitimacy now that its two finalists are meeting again on basketball's biggest stage. Beyond the hardwood, we react to Arsenal's heartbreaking Champions League collapse, preview a Stanley Cup Final showdown between Vegas and Carolina, debate the best ballpark experience in baseball, discuss MLB's proposed salary cap battle that could change the sport forever, and laugh at the Yankees scoring 13 runs in one inning before completely forgetting how to score again. Plus, Luke Kornet earns an "About It," Daryl Morey lands in "Not About It," we spotlight French Open breakout star Moise Kouamé, and wrap things up with random thoughts on horror movies and hotel smells.

    1h 5m

  6. May 26

    Knicks on the verge of a FINALS…WCF tied up at 2, Vegas in Command and More | Full Episode 16

    The boys are back sitting on clouds in ORANGE and BLUE SKIES as we start with the Knicks going up 3-0 and staring down their first Finals appearance since ’99. We get into why this team is firing on all cylinders right now, whether Jalen Brunson is already the greatest Knick ever, and what happens to this core if New York comes up short. From there, we shift to Spurs-Thunder being tied 2-2 after San Antonio’s dominant Game 4 win, why OKC can be such a brutal watch despite having so much talent, and how the foul-baiting keeps getting in the way of a team that should not need it. Then we move to the NHL, where the Avalanche are shockingly down 3-0 and the Canadiens have once again found themselves in an absolute battle of a series. Later, MLB Quick Hits turns into full Yankees frustration, Aaron Judge carrying an entire offense, Jacob’s Mets take aging terribly after getting swept by the Marlins, and the long list of disappointing AL teams. Plus Arsenal finally winning the Premier League after 22 years and some Knicks-Arsenal similarities, before getting into our About It/Not About It of the week. We wrap it up with a Would You Rather on brutal even-par golf versus a birdie-fest and Champions League Final predictions. Thanks for tuning in!

    1h 5m

  7. May 19

    NBA Playoffs, Drake’s ICEMAN Takeover, The PGA and Our First Clubhouse Call-In | Full Episode 15

    The boys are back with one of the most loaded episodes yet as we break down the NBA Playoffs including the Pistons completely disappearing in Game 7, why Spurs vs Thunder is about to feed families for years to come, and who the Knicks should actually want next. We also get into playoff role players getting cardio minutes, teams folding under pressure, and the overall chaos of postseason basketball right now. Then we shift over to the PGA Championship where Aaron Rai captured his first major in dramatic fashion after one of the craziest weekends the tournament has ever seen, including a packed leaderboard, brutal course setup, and an absurd 68-foot putt that completely blew the roof off the event. We also dive into Drake’s ICEMAN era after dropping three new projects, why people are confusing first impressions with actual reviews, and whether Drake gets held to completely different standards than every other artist in music. The second half of the episode features the FIRST EVER Hillside Clubhouse Call-In segment as huge Yankees and Mets fan Jacob joins the show to break down the Subway Series, the Mets potentially turning their season around, and whether the Yankees’ yearly June swoon might already be arriving early. Plus NHL playoff reactions, MLB Quick Hits, Bryson DeChambeau struggles, Conor McGregor officially returning to the UFC after five years away, and much more.

    1h 21m

  8. May 11

    The Week of the Sweep…Knicks Move On, Yanks get Swept, PGA Chip Picks and More | Full Episode 14

    The Hillside Club is back again, and the boys start this week off with the New York Knicks doing something that feels insane: SWEEPING a team. We get into how far this franchise has come, why Jalen Brunson has completely saved Knicks basketball, KAT racking up assists, OG getting rest, and why Knicks fans should feel hope. We also bounce around the NBA Playoffs with Wemby getting ejected, and the Wolves even the series while Cleveland stays perfect at home, and Harden giving everyone vintage chaos late. Then we get into Lakers-Thunder, where the series has turned into a ref conversation, the Lakers keep blowing halftime leads, and OKC remains great but miserable to watch. Then we get back into playoff hockey with Carolina sweeping a Flyers team that stunk, Minnesota getting on the board, Montreal looking like Canada’s best hope to end the Cup drought, and Ducks-Vegas waiting to explode. Later, Clubhouse Callout tees up PGA Championship picks at Aronimink, with both Rob and James rocking with Scottie and throwing Keegan Bradley in as a dark horse, before we react to the NBA Draft Lottery. Plus, MLB Quick Hits returns with the Yankees getting swept by a competent team and Shohei quietly struggling. As always, we got into our About It, Not About It of the week and wrapped up with some funny real-world takes surrounding drinks at the bar and date night etiquette. Thanks for tuning in and see y’all next week!!

    1h 10m
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"The Hillside Club" is a sports podcast hosted by Rob Cardini and James Martin III, built on authentic conversation and real perspective. From breaking headlines to everyday debates, they cover what’s happening across the sports world with sharp insight, good laughs, and honest opinions. It’s more than just scores — it’s sports and life, unfiltered. No Hot Takes. Just Real Ones.

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