Certified Casuals

Alejandro Iturriaga
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Welcome to Certified Casuals, where lifelong sports fans get together to talk sports the way you would with your friends. Join Alejandro & Friends as they go head-to-head in debates, rankings, predictions, fantasy football, mock drafts, and everything happening across the sports world. From the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college sports and more, expect real opinions, friendly arguments, questionable takes, and plenty of laughs along the way. We might be casuals… but our takes are CERTIFIED. 🎙️🔥 🎧 New episodes weekly.

  1. 8h ago

    Is Malik Willis The Problem??

    🐬 MIAMI DOLPHINS WEEK 5 REVIEW | WHAT'S NEXT FOR MIAMI? The Miami Dolphins are now 0-5, and the questions surrounding this team continue to grow. In today's episode of Certified Casuals, we're breaking down the Miami Dolphins' Week 5 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals and taking a deeper look at the state of the franchise. 🏈 Topics we discuss: Dolphins vs. Bengals: What went wrong in Week 5? Malik Willis and his struggles at quarterback. How much blame does head coach Jeff Hafley deserve? Evaluating the Dolphins' rookie draft class so far. Which young players have shown the most promise? Are the Dolphins heading in the right direction? What should our expectations be for the rest of the season? Is it time to start thinking about the 2027 NFL Draft? With Miami sitting at 0-5, we're asking the tough questions, debating the future of this team, and discussing what needs to change to get the Dolphins back on track. 💬 JOIN THE DEBATE: Who deserves the most blame for Miami's 0-5 start: the players, the coaching staff, or the front office? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like the video, subscribe to Certified Casuals, and turn on notifications for more Miami Dolphins coverage, NFL debates, and weekly game breakdowns! 🎙️ Certified Casuals — Lifelong Sports Fans. All Sports. Real Takes. #MiamiDolphins #Dolphins #FinsUp #NFL #JeffHafley #MalikWillis #CincinnatiBengals #CertifiedCasuals #NFL2026 00:18 Dolphins' Struggles and Game Impressions 03:17 Quarterback Performance and Team Dynamics 06:12 Rookie Highlights and Future Prospects 09:23 Defensive Performance and Areas for Improvement 12:15 Coaching Accountability and Team Culture 15:24 Rookie Performances and Expectations 18:14 Future Draft Considerations and Team Strategy 28:57 Rookie Performance Insights 30:40 Evaluating Key Players and Their Development 33:37 Second-Year Player Progress and Team Development 37:07 Bye Week Adjustments and Future Expectations 40:31 Quarterback Decisions and Team Strategy 47:54 Draft Strategy and Future Prospects

  2. 2d ago

    Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference: Who's In, Who's Out?

    🏀 WHO ARE THE TOP 6 TEAMS IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE? The NBA season is almost here, and the Certified Casuals are switching things up! We're stepping away from the NFL to dive into the NBA and break down the entire Eastern Conference ahead of the 2026–27 season. In this episode, we go through all 15 Eastern Conference teams, discuss their rosters, biggest strengths and weaknesses, offseason moves, and expectations heading into the new season. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🏀 Breaking down all 15 Eastern Conference teams 📈 Which teams improved the most this offseason? 👀 Which teams are overrated or underrated? 🏆 Who are the legitimate contenders in the East? 🔥 Our predictions for the TOP 6 Eastern Conference teams 🎙️ Debates, bold predictions, and plenty of Certified Casual takes! Will the Celtics remain a powerhouse? Can the Knicks take over the East? Where do the Cavaliers, Bucks, and Miami Heat stand? And which team could surprise everyone? 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Drop YOUR top 6 Eastern Conference teams in the comments! Who did we rank too high, and who did we disrespect? 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy NBA debates! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Certified Casuals for NBA, NFL, Miami sports, predictions, debates, and much more! 🎙️ CERTIFIED CASUALS — Lifelong sports fans. All sports, real takes. #NBA #EasternConference #NBAPredictions #NBA2026 #MiamiHeat #BostonCeltics #NewYorkKnicks #CertifiedCasuals 00:18 Overview of the Eastern Conference 03:23 Team Dynamics and Predictions 06:18 Franchise Building: Brunson vs. Giannis 09:16 The Pacers and Their Potential 12:09 Raptors: Health and Performance 15:21 76ers and LeBron's Impact 18:05 Pistons: Expectations vs. Reality 22:48 Injury Concerns and Player Performance 23:59 Analyzing the Pistons' Future 26:58 Cavs: Regular Season Powerhouse? 29:30 Hornets: Aiming for the Play-In 31:29 Celtics: A Team in Transition 32:56 Hawks: Potential and Expectations 36:50 Bulls and Bucks: Future Outlooks 41:26 Betting on the Finals: Confidence and Predictions 45:11 Player Evaluations: Overvalued and Underrated Stars 50:19 Certified or Casual: NBA Takes and Predictions 56:19 Closing Thoughts: Future Matchups and Live Reactions

  3. 3d ago

    Week 5 Predictions: Are the Vikings Frauds? Is Herbert Overrated?

    🏈 NFL WEEK 5 IS HERE! And the Certified Casuals are bringing the predictions, hot takes, and debates! In this episode, we're breaking down every matchup on the NFL Week 5 slate, from Thursday Night Football through Monday Night Football. We're talking key matchups, standout players, teams on the rise, and which teams might be in serious trouble. But this week, we're taking things a step further with some heated NFL debates! 🔥 🏈 Some of the biggest questions we're discussing: 🔥 Is Justin Herbert the most overrated quarterback in the NFL? 🔥 Is Brock Purdy officially an elite quarterback? 🔥 Are the undefeated Minnesota Vikings legitimate contenders or frauds? 🔥 Is Jalen Hurts really an elite QB? 🔥 Who's the best running back in football: Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs? 🔥 Josh Allen or Matthew Stafford — who would you trust in a must-win game? We're also diving into some of the biggest Week 5 matchups, including 49ers vs. Seahawks, Bills vs. Rams, Eagles vs. Jaguars, Bears vs. Packers, and Ravens vs. Falcons. Of course, we're giving our predictions for EVERY game and debating which teams will come out on top! 💬 JOIN THE DEBATE: What's your boldest take heading into Week 5? Drop it in the comments! We want to hear from you. 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy NFL debates. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Certified Casuals for NFL predictions, weekly game reviews, Miami Dolphins coverage, and all things sports! 🎙️ Lifelong sports fans. All sports, real takes. 🌐 certifiedcasuals.com #NFL #NFLWeek5 #NFLPredictions #NFL2026 #NFLDebate #CertifiedCasuals #Football 00:17 Introduction and NFL Predictions 03:21 Analyzing Dak Prescott's Performance 06:18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rebuild or Not? 09:18 Eagles vs. Jaguars: A Sneaky Good Matchup 12:20 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins: Quarterback Dilemmas 19:29 Trade Talks and Team Dynamics 22:25 Evaluating Team Needs and Player Performance 25:17 Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets: A Clash of Expectations 29:14 Chicago Bears: Rising Contenders or Just a Fluke? 32:18 Las Vegas Raiders: Playoff Aspirations and Key Players 35:40 Quarterback Predictions and Team Dynamics 37:12 Analyzing Minnesota's Defense and Offensive Struggles 39:28 Comparing Houston and Tennessee's Future Prospects 41:53 The Giants vs. Commanders: Quarterback Choices and Playoff Potential 52:53 NFL Predictions and Player Performances 53:56 Top Running Backs in the NFL 55:30 Quarterback Choices: Rodgers vs. Jones 56:31 Analyzing the Chargers and Broncos Matchup 01:02:22 Lions vs. Cardinals: Offensive Powerhouses 01:07:56 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy's Elite Status 01:09:19 Quarterback Comparisons: Purdy vs. Darnold 01:10:37 Evaluating the 49ers: Best Team in the NFL? 01:11:56 Seattle vs. San Francisco: A Crucial Divisional Matchup 01:13:13 Lamar Jackson's Future: Will He Stay in Baltimore? 01:14:39 Bijan Robinson vs. Derrick Henry: A Running Back Debate 01:16:41 Michael Penix Jr.: Future Top Quarterback? 01:17:40 Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons: Game Predictions 01:20:02 Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams: Monday Night Showdown

  4. 5d ago

    NFL Week 4 Changed EVERYTHING… Contenders, Frauds & Hot Takes

    Week 4 of the NFL season is officially in the books, and we’re breaking down EVERYTHING that happened around the league! 🏈🔥 On this episode of Certified Casuals, we recap every Week 4 matchup, react to the biggest performances, and debate some of the hottest questions in football right now. Are the 49ers the best team in football? Is Brock Purdy a legitimate MVP candidate? Are the Vikings the worst 4-0 team we’ve ever seen? Is Drake Maye closer to Josh Allen than people want to admit? What’s going on with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense? And at what point do we stop making excuses for Justin Herbert? We also get into the Dolphins falling to 0-4, the Chiefs staying undefeated, Bryce Young and the Panthers making noise, the Jaguars emerging in the AFC, and much more. Plenty of debates, hot takes, and Certified Casual opinions in this one. 👀 Drop your biggest takeaway from Week 4 in the comments and let us know which takes you agree or disagree with! 👍 LIKE the video 💬 COMMENT your Week 4 takes 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Certified Casuals for weekly NFL previews, reviews, predictions, debates, and Miami Dolphins coverage! 00:15 NFL Week 4 Predictions and Performance Review 03:12 Browns vs. Steelers: Surprising AFC North Leaders 06:17 Colts vs. Commanders: Jonathan Taylor's Impact 09:19 Top Running Backs: Ranking the Best in the NFL 12:13 Coaching Hot Seats: Steichen vs. Quinn 15:06 Bears vs. Jets: Chicago's Resurgence 18:11 Jaguars vs. Bengals: AFC Contender Status 21:18 Power Rankings: Evaluating the Top NFL Teams 25:54 Quarterback Comparisons: Burrow vs. Lawrence 28:22 Analyzing the Patriots vs. Bills Game 30:17 Buffalo's Defense and Josh Allen's Super Bowl Chances 31:11 Cowboys vs. Texans: Offensive Showdown 35:18 Giants vs. Cardinals: Special Teams Impact 40:15 Rams vs. Eagles: Jalen Hurts Under Scrutiny 50:16 Packers vs. Buccaneers: Evaluating Jordan Love 50:56 The Struggles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 54:50 Evaluating NFC Quarterbacks: Jordan Love vs. Baker Mayfield 57:10 Ravens vs. Titans: Analyzing Team Performances 01:01:05 Vikings vs. Dolphins: The Worst 4-0 Team? 01:04:41 Chiefs vs. Raiders: A Test of Legitimacy 01:09:16 Justin Herbert: The Overrated Quarterback? 01:11:32 Anticipation in Offense 01:12:40 Coaching Styles and Their Impact 01:13:59 The Rise of Brock Purdy 01:15:15 System Quarterbacks: A Debate 01:17:03 Bryce Young's Development 01:19:00 Panthers vs. Lions: A Clash of Young Talent 01:21:26 Bijan Robinson: The Best Running Back? 01:25:36 Franchise Quarterback: Goff vs. Young 01:27:19 Atlanta Falcons: A Team in Transition 01:31:47 Offensive Masterclass: Falcons vs. Saints

  5. Oct 5

    Miami Dolphins Week 3 Game Review

    🐬 Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings — Week 4 Game Review The Certified Casuals are back to break down everything that happened in the Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup this past Sunday! We dive into the biggest moments from the game, what Miami did well, what went wrong, and the performances that stood out on both sides of the ball. We’ll also discuss what this game tells us about the Dolphins moving forward and what needs to improve as the season continues. 🏈 In this episode: Dolphins vs. Vikings full game reactionBiggest takeaways from Week 4Offensive & defensive performancesKey players who stood outWhat went right and what went wrong for MiamiWhat this means for the Dolphins moving forwardWas this performance a step in the right direction for Miami, or are there still major concerns? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe to Certified Casuals for weekly Dolphins coverage and NFL content 💬 Drop your Dolphins takes below!

  6. Oct 2

    Who Stays Winless This Week?!?! It Might Shock You...

    🏈 NFL WEEK 4 PREDICTIONS + RUNNING BACK AUCTION! 🏈 Week 4 is here! The Certified Casuals crew breaks down the entire NFL Week 4 slate, giving our predictions, discussing the biggest matchups, and debating which teams we trust to come out on top. But we’re not done after the picks… 💰 RUNNING BACK AUCTION! At the end of the episode, we put our football knowledge—and our imaginary wallets—to the test. Each Casual gets a budget and bids on running backs to build the best RB room possible. Who spent their money wisely? Who overpaid? And most importantly… who built the best running back room? Drop your Week 4 predictions in the comments and let us know who won the RB auction! 👇 🔥 All sports. Real takes. Certified Casuals. #NFL #NFLWeek4 #NFLPredictions #Football #RunningBacks #CertifiedCasuals #nfl2026 00:18 NFL Week 4 Preview: Browns vs. Steelers 04:42 Commanders vs. Colts: A London Showdown 09:03 Rams vs. Eagles: A Clash of Titans 13:40 Packers vs. Buccaneers: Rookie Quarterback Challenge 15:53 Jaguars vs. Bengals: High Stakes Showdown 20:13 Battle of Texas: Cowboys vs. Texans 20:45 Cowboys vs. Texans: A Clash of Expectations 23:58 Cardinals vs. Giants: A Battle of Underperformers 27:18 Bills vs. Patriots: Divisional Showdown 31:39 Jets vs. Bears: A Test of Resilience 34:22 Ravens vs. Titans: A Predicted Blowout 36:46 Dolphins vs. Vikings: A High-Stakes Encounter 41:38 Tanking vs. Building for the Future 43:13 Analyzing the Chargers and Seahawks Matchup 44:49 The 49ers vs. Broncos Showdown 50:08 Chiefs vs. Raiders: A Test for the Raiders 52:40 Lions vs. Panthers: High Scoring Expectations 55:17 Falcons vs. Saints: Quarterback Battle 57:05 Building the Ultimate Running Back Room

  7. Sep 30

    Around The NFL Review Week 3

    🏈 NFL WEEK 3 REVIEW | Breaking Down Every Game! Week 3 of the NFL season is officially in the books, and the Certified Casuals are breaking down everything that happened across the league! We’re going game by game through the entire Week 3 slate — discussing the biggest performances, disappointing losses, standout players, surprising results, and what each matchup could mean moving forward. 🔥 Games we cover: Packers vs. Falcons Bengals vs. Steelers Patriots vs. Jaguars Titans vs. Giants Seahawks vs. Commanders Jets vs. Lions Panthers vs. Browns Chiefs vs. Dolphins Chargers vs. Bills Texans vs. Colts Cardinals vs. 49ers Vikings vs. Buccaneers Raiders vs. Saints Ravens vs. Cowboys Rams vs. Broncos Eagles vs. Bears Which teams impressed us the most? Which teams should be worried after three weeks? And which Week 3 performances changed the way we look at the rest of the season? Drop your biggest Week 3 takeaway in the comments! 👇 🎙️ Certified Casuals — Lifelong sports fans. All sports, real takes. Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our weekly NFL previews, predictions, reviews, and debates! 00:19 NFL Week 3 Review: Surprising Outcomes 07:29 Green Bay Packers: A Team in Decline 15:05 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: A Divisional Clash 22:15 New England Patriots: Struggles and Future Prospects 25:55 JJ McCarthy Trade: A Fresh Start for the Giants 28:29 Evaluating Trades and Quarterback Performance 30:54 Game Analysis: Washington vs. Seattle 33:04 Rookie Struggles and Team Dynamics 37:06 Browns vs. Panthers: Surprising Performances 40:09 Bills vs. Chargers: A Tale of Two Teams 43:32 Dolphins vs. Chiefs: Competitive Spirit 46:11 Lions vs. Jets: Defensive Concerns 50:07 Bucs vs. Vikings: A Defensive Battle 52:59 Colts vs. Texans: A Turning Point? 57:03 San Francisco Dominance: A Look at the 49ers 01:00:17 Raiders and Saints: Surprising Performances 01:02:49 Ravens vs. Cowboys: A Thrilling Showdown 01:05:17 Broncos vs. Rams: A Sloppy Victory 01:07:49 Bears vs. Eagles: Chicago's Unexpected Win 01:10:19 Javonte Williams: Top Ten Running Back Debate

  8. Sep 28

    Miami Dolphins Week 3 Review

    Miami Dolphins Week 3 Game Review 🐬🏈 The Miami Dolphins fall to the Kansas City Chiefs 24–10, and we’re breaking down everything that happened in Week 3. We dive into what went wrong for Miami, the biggest moments that decided the game, how the offense and defense performed, and what needs to change moving forward. Is it time to be concerned about the direction of this Dolphins team, or is there still plenty of season left to turn things around? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know your biggest takeaway from Week 3! 🔥 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more Miami Dolphins coverage and weekly NFL content from Certified Casuals. 00:13 Introduction and Game Overview 03:13 Defensive Performance and Player Highlights 06:22 Malik Willis: Progress and Challenges 09:06 Running Game Analysis 12:14 Receiving Corps Performance 15:18 Offensive Line Improvements 18:17 Defensive Line and Overall Defense 21:10 Conclusion and Future Outlook 24:13 Defensive Line Performance 28:14 Linebacker Insights 31:14 Defensive Back Analysis 37:13 Safety Play and Special Teams 40:14 Coaching Decisions and Future Outlook

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Welcome to Certified Casuals, where lifelong sports fans get together to talk sports the way you would with your friends. Join Alejandro & Friends as they go head-to-head in debates, rankings, predictions, fantasy football, mock drafts, and everything happening across the sports world. From the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college sports and more, expect real opinions, friendly arguments, questionable takes, and plenty of laughs along the way. We might be casuals… but our takes are CERTIFIED. 🎙️🔥 🎧 New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Alejandro Iturriaga
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Alejandro Iturriaga
  • Show Website
    Certified Casuals