Missing the Point

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Missing the Point is a sports podcast for fans who want real conversations, not recycled headlines. We cover the NFL, NBA, MLB, WWE, and the biggest stories across the sports world. Boston teams lead the conversation, but we go wherever the story takes us. Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins, league-wide drama, trades, drafts, injuries, coaching moves, media narratives. If fans are talking about it, we are too. This show is built on honest debate. No scripted opinions. No manufactured outrage. No talking points handed down from a network. You get real reactions, real arguments, and real breakdowns of what actually matters in sports. Every episode brings: • Patriots talk from draft season to kickoff to playoffs • Celtics breakdowns during the regular season and postseason • Red Sox coverage from spring training through October • Bruins talk when it matters most • Full NFL coverage, including power rankings, free agency, and draft analysis • NBA playoff races, trades, stars, and team futures • Wrestling coverage for major events and storylines • Sports media talk and bad takes that deserve to be called out We don’t just say what happened. We explain why it happened and what it means next. We challenge narratives. We question front offices. We break down coaching decisions. We look at what teams are building toward, not just what they did yesterday. You’ll hear debates that don’t end in fake agreement. If we disagree, we stay on it. If a take is bad, we call it bad. If a team earns respect, we give it. Missing the Point is for fans who love the details. Fans who care about roster construction, coaching philosophy, player development, and how one move can change everything. We talk like fans, but we think like analysts. If you follow Boston sports, you’ll feel at home. If you follow any sport at all, you’ll find something every episode. New episodes drop every week.

  1. 5D AGO

    Boston’s 3-1 Meltdown

    A 3-1 lead should be a victory lap. For Boston, it became a slow-motion wreck, ending with a Game 7 loss at home that felt less like bad luck and more like a team choosing the wrong answers on purpose. I’m joined by Mike Marcangelo, and we go straight at the uncomfortable stuff: the Celtics’ late-game panic, the empty possessions, and the stretch where attacking the rim is working… right before they drift back into cold, contested threes. If you’ve been yelling “drive!” at your screen, you’re going to feel seen.  From there, the anger turns into a real NBA coaching conversation. We break down why Joe Mazzulla is taking the heat, what “no adjustments” actually looks like across a series, and why Embiid and Maxey exposed Boston’s defensive choices. We also separate the emotional question (should he be fired?) from the practical one (will ownership and Brad Stevens actually do it?), then run through possible replacements and what kind of identity each coach could bring.  The offseason rabbit hole shows up fast: Giannis trade math, who you’d sacrifice, and why Payton Pritchard’s growth changes the usual Celtics roster debates. We also zoom out to the wider NBA playoffs and the storylines worth locking into next, from Embiid’s dominance to LeBron’s legacy talk and the rising gravitational pull of Victor Wembanyama. If you care about the Celtics, the 76ers, or just how NBA teams break under pressure, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a fellow fan who’s still furious, and leave a review with who you think deserves the blame most. Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

    42 min

  2. APR 30

    What If Boston Has No Plan B

    A 13-point lead vanishes, the threes stop falling, and suddenly every old Celtics fear feels brand new again. We start by taking a quick lap around the NBA playoffs, but the real goal is to figure out what actually wins in May: habits, matchups, and coaching choices that hold up when the game turns tight.  We hit the big league storylines first, including OKC embarrassing Phoenix and what that does to the Devin Booker conversation. From there we get into Kevin Durant’s legacy whiplash, the locker room questions that follow him, and why the burner account era still changes how fans judge leadership. We also talk ourselves through LeBron James at 41, the longevity case, and how it feels when the player you love to hate keeps forcing a rethink. Then we detour into all-time rankings with a very specific argument: Larry Bird versus Kobe Bryant, what “killer mentality” really means, and how era context can distort the way we compare stars.  After a stop at Nuggets vs Timberwolves and the Jokic discourse machine, we turn the spotlight where it belongs: Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers. We break down Joel Embiid coverage, why defending by committee matters, and why letting Embiid hunt one-on-one matchups is inviting trouble. On offence, we dig into the Celtics’ three-point dependence, why rushed twos show up when the threes miss, and what a real Plan B could look like, including more Jaylen Brown pressure and more Peyton Pritchard initiation. If you’re watching the NBA playoffs and asking why Boston looks brilliant one night and lost the next, this is the conversation.  Subscribe, share the show with a Celtics fan who is spiralling, and leave a review with your own Plan B for Boston. Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

    1 hr

  3. APR 23

    Previewing Today's Draft

    We run a full first-round mock draft and keep circling the same question: do NFL teams win by taking the “best player” or by building a plan that matches their timeline. We debate rookie quarterback patience, roster value, and why the league’s biggest weekends sometimes feel like the least fun.  • Mendoza as the clear No. 1 pick and whether he should sit behind a veteran  • why rookie QB development often jumps in year two  • team-building around the rookie contract window and salary cap reality  • the Jets, Cardinals, Giants and Titans early-pick logic and disagreements  • when trades make sense versus staying put  • positional value arguments around edge rusher, tackle and running back  • Bears needs: pass rush urgency, day-two targets, building a faster defense  • Patriots needs: edge help, offensive line depth, adding weapons for Drake May  • hot take on the two-week Super Bowl gap and why it kills momentum  Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

    1h 1m

  4. APR 21

    The First Weekend Of The NBA Playoffs Shows Who Is Built For Chaos

    The NBA playoffs don’t ease you in, they dare you to overreact. We’re coming off opening weekend with the takes turned up: Cleveland looking every bit like an Eastern Conference problem, Denver reminding everyone why “never panic” is a skill, and New York winning with that ugly, physical identity their fans swear they’ve always had. We talk Cavs vs Raptors through the lens of shot creation, depth, and defensive game plans that actually make sense when Donovan Mitchell starts cooking.  Out West, Nuggets vs Timberwolves turns into a real test of composure and counters. We dig into what Minnesota needs from Anthony Edwards, why Rudy Gobert matters in this specific matchup, and how Jamal Murray can go from “quiet” to “oh right, that guy” in a blink. Then we hit Lakers vs Rockets, the value of playoff experience, and why one role player heater can swing a road game even when stars do star things.  The weekend’s biggest jolts still matter: Orlando stealing one from Detroit didn’t feel fluky, OKC made Phoenix look overmatched, and Spurs vs Blazers raises the same question every opponent will face: who on earth matches up with Wemby. We close with the Celtics flattening the 76ers and what it says about Boston’s defense-to-offense identity, Jayson Tatum’s evolving decision-making, and a potential Celtics-Knicks collision that could decide the East.  If you like smart NBA playoff analysis with zero patience for fake narratives, hit subscribe, share this with a hoops friend, and leave a review. What’s your biggest Game 1 overreaction right now? Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

    1h 7m

  5. APR 17

    Kayfabe Critics - WrestleMania 42 Preview

    WrestleMania 42 has the kind of card that should be a guaranteed sellout, so why does it feel like the biggest fight is happening at the ticket window? We get real about Las Vegas, TKO-era pricing, and how WWE can brag about the highest gate while regular fans get pushed farther from the ring. If the product is hot but the building isn’t full, the vibe changes, and wrestling lives and dies on vibe. Then we go match by match and pick apart what’s actually working in the build. We talk Logan Paul as a legitimate top-tier performer, what iShowSpeed adds to a modern celebrity opener, and why Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre screams for violence and momentum. On the women’s side, we put a spotlight on Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan as a masterclass in simple storytelling, dig into AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch as a legacy clash with real stakes, and react to the crowded tag title situation and the weird feeling when major names are missing from the biggest weekend. Night Two brings the “big fight feel” conversations: Brock Lesnar vs Oba and the tricky question of who can afford a loss, the Intercontinental ladder match where it’s almost harder to fail than succeed, and Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley as a test of polish versus star power. We also hit Trick Williams’ rise, Sami Zayn’s shifting crowd reaction, Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio, and we close with a deep dive on CM Punk vs Roman Reigns, including what made the best promos hit and what made one key segment feel off. If you’ve got strong feelings about ticket prices, celebrity involvement, or who should walk out champion, we’re on your wavelength. Subscribe, share the show with a wrestling friend, leave a review, and tell us your WrestleMania 42 main event winner. Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

    56 min

  6. APR 9

    The Boston Celtics are Just Plain Good

    The Celtics spent years flirting with greatness and letting teams hang around. Now they’re doing the one thing that changes everything in the NBA playoffs: they stop the bleeding fast, they answer runs with force, and they look calm while doing it. We’re back on Missing The Point to unpack how Boston turned a season that started wobbly into a legitimate Eastern Conference contender, and why that “champions don’t panic” vibe is starting to show up again at exactly the right time.  We dig into Jayson Tatum’s return and ask the real question Celtics fans care about: when playoff basketball gets gross and physical, do we get the killer takeover version or the ramping-up version? What stands out is how cerebral he looks, how smooth that sidestep jumper is already, and how much cleaner the decision-making feels. Then we get into Jaylen Brown’s leap, the 1A vs 1B debate, and why Brown’s mid-range shot making can become a postseason pressure valve when the threes stop falling.  From there, we give the role players their due. Derrick White gets the spotlight as the guy who makes every possession look more correct, plus we talk bench chaos: Payton Pritchard changing the rhythm, Sam Hauser adding counters, and a deep X factor pick if teams overcommit to the stars. We also name the biggest non-injury concern that could derail the run, and what has to stay true for Boston to reach the Eastern Conference Finals and beyond.  If you’re locked in for the NBA playoffs, subscribe for weekly Celtics talk, share this with a friend who lives and dies on every run, and leave us a review with your pick: who swings a series for Boston? Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

    51 min

  7. MAR 27

    Can Joe Mazzulla Adjust When It Matters

    We stop treating the Celtics like a fun regular season story and start asking the only question that matters: what survives a seven game series. We argue through Joe Mazzulla’s biggest pressure points, then map out how Boston can score in more than one way when the matchups get ugly.  • regular season success versus playoff chaos as the real test  • concerns about Mazzulla sticking to Plan A too long  • expectation shift after outperforming win projections  • Jaylen Brown as the first option in the attack  • Jayson Tatum’s reintegration and more physical driving  • need for multiple offensive profiles beyond iso threes  • Nikola Vucevic as a post scorer and passer  • value of paint touches, entry passes, and kickout threes  • bench “competency” lineups that protect leads  • playoff rotation questions for Shireman, Walsh, Gonzalez  • East threats that create bad series Atlanta and Cleveland  • Knicks, Pistons, and Heat as fight-based opponents  • West watch OKC, Lakers scenarios, Clippers chaos, Spurs rise  • player development as a quiet win this season  Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

    58 min

  8. MAR 14

    NFL Free Agency Chaos. Maxx Crosby Trade Cancelled and the League Goes Wild

    Your phone buzzes with a blockbuster NFL alert. You start imagining the perfect fit. Then the entire move disappears. That is the story of the latest episode of Missing the Point as we break down the chaos of NFL Free Agency 2026. The conversation starts with the stunning Maxx Crosby trade that was rescinded after a failed physical. What actually happened behind the scenes? How much do medicals really matter in massive deals like this? And can teams hide buyer’s remorse by quickly pivoting to alternatives like Trey Hendrickson? From there we step back and look at the bigger trend shaping the entire offseason. The rising NFL salary cap is pushing contract expectations to new levels. When players like Alec Pierce start receiving deals that resemble top wide receiver money, the real question becomes clear. Are teams paying for proven production, projected upside, or pure panic during free agency? We also break down the ripple effects across the league. The Raiders built their offseason around moving Crosby. What happens when that plan suddenly collapses? Which teams benefit from the chaos and which ones get stuck reacting? The episode covers several of the biggest storylines around the NFL: • Mike Evans joining the San Francisco 49ers and how it impacts Brock Purdy • The Los Angeles Rams loading up for what could be one final championship push • The Kansas City Chiefs adding Kenneth Walker III as they try to build a more dominant run game • The Buffalo Bills trading for DJ Moore while operating under intense Super Bowl expectations • The Dallas Cowboys once again stuck between big expectations and frustrating results • The New England Patriots still searching for a true WR1 and why the A.J. Brown trade speculation refuses to disappear • New reports about Tom Brady’s ownership ambitions and why Patriots fans are reacting strongly If you enjoy smart NFL analysis, strong opinions, and real debate about the biggest moves shaping the league, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Missing the Point, share the show with another NFL fan, and leave a review to help the podcast grow. Which move from NFL Free Agency 2026 has surprised you the most so far? Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

    52 min
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Missing the Point is a sports podcast for fans who want real conversations, not recycled headlines. We cover the NFL, NBA, MLB, WWE, and the biggest stories across the sports world. Boston teams lead the conversation, but we go wherever the story takes us. Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins, league-wide drama, trades, drafts, injuries, coaching moves, media narratives. If fans are talking about it, we are too. This show is built on honest debate. No scripted opinions. No manufactured outrage. No talking points handed down from a network. You get real reactions, real arguments, and real breakdowns of what actually matters in sports. Every episode brings: • Patriots talk from draft season to kickoff to playoffs • Celtics breakdowns during the regular season and postseason • Red Sox coverage from spring training through October • Bruins talk when it matters most • Full NFL coverage, including power rankings, free agency, and draft analysis • NBA playoff races, trades, stars, and team futures • Wrestling coverage for major events and storylines • Sports media talk and bad takes that deserve to be called out We don’t just say what happened. We explain why it happened and what it means next. We challenge narratives. We question front offices. We break down coaching decisions. We look at what teams are building toward, not just what they did yesterday. You’ll hear debates that don’t end in fake agreement. If we disagree, we stay on it. If a take is bad, we call it bad. If a team earns respect, we give it. Missing the Point is for fans who love the details. Fans who care about roster construction, coaching philosophy, player development, and how one move can change everything. We talk like fans, but we think like analysts. If you follow Boston sports, you’ll feel at home. If you follow any sport at all, you’ll find something every episode. New episodes drop every week.

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  • Creator
    MTPshow.com
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    390
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Missing the Point
  • Show Website
    Missing the Point

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