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. HACE 3 DÍAS

    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

    1 h 1 min

  2. HACE 5 DÍAS

    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

    1 h 7 min

  3. 17 ABR

    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

  4. 9 ABR

    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

  5. 27 MAR

    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

  6. 14 MAR

    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

  7. 8 MAR

    Celtics Surge, Sox Questions, NFL Rumors

    March turns into a sports crossroads, and we lean right into it. We open on the Celtics’ post‑All‑Star surge and ask the real question: is Boston’s depth finally built to travel through four rounds? From Keta’s 27 and 17 against Philly to Hugo’s two‑way punch, we break down how unexpected minutes are reshaping matchups, why the Lakers beatdown meant more than the score, and how to reintroduce Tatum without tripping the rhythm that’s working. Then we switch diamonds. The Red Sox suddenly have the kind of rotation you can sell in any ballpark—Crochet, Suarez, Sonny Gray, Bayo, and Oviedo—but a lineup with more questions than thunder. We unpack the outfield logjam, make the case for Roman Anthony as an everyday middle‑order bat, and get honest about what happens if Trevor Story can’t give you 140 games. It’s not just talent; it’s sequencing, protection, and the courage to let a young hitter learn under real lights. Along the way, we tip our caps to the World Baseball Classic and why staging it during spring training actually sharpens edges for players and fans. Finally, the NFL refuses to sit quiet. With a thin free agent WR class, we explore why true number ones will cost draft picks, not just dollars, and what that means for New England’s chase for a field‑tilter like AJ Brown. We also dive into quarterback musical chairs—processing versus raw talent, Kyler versus Mac in the right system—and why structure plus stars still beats star power alone. If you want a candid look at where Boston teams can separate and how front offices can finish the job, this one’s for you. If you enjoyed the show, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review. Your notes help us shape smarter, sharper episodes—what should we tackle next? 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

    57 min

  8. 19 FEB

    Wide Open NBA, Celtics Rising

    The 2026 NBA Playoffs are wide open, and the Boston Celtics are right in the middle of the championship conversation. In this episode, we deliver a deep dive into the Celtics’ playoff outlook, Jayson Tatum’s injury return timeline, and what it means for Boston’s pursuit of Banner 19. We start with Jaylen Brown’s continued rise as a primary scorer. Brown has elevated his shot creation, attacked switches, and embraced late game responsibility. His growth has stabilized the Celtics during Tatum’s absence and strengthened Boston’s offensive ceiling. We also break down why Derrick White remains one of the most important players on the Celtics roster. His perimeter defense, help rotations, and efficient decision making give Boston lineup flexibility on both ends. When White controls tempo and spacing, the Celtics look like a true NBA Finals contender. The biggest question for Celtics fans is simple. When should Jayson Tatum return? We analyze his five on five progress, playoff conditioning concerns, minute restrictions, and the balance between long term health and short term seeding. A smart ramp up could define Boston’s path through the Eastern Conference playoffs. Beyond Boston, we examine the full NBA championship picture. Cleveland Cavaliers building around Donovan Mitchell and James Harden Denver Nuggets led by Nikola Jokic’s MVP level dominance Minnesota Timberwolves powered by Anthony Edwards’ two way impact Oklahoma City Thunder emerging as a Western Conference threat San Antonio Spurs accelerating with Victor Wembanyama This NBA season has no dominant superteam. Parity defines the playoff race. Depth, defensive versatility, half court execution, and health may decide the 2026 NBA Finals more than star names alone. We also spotlight the next wave of NBA superstars shaping the league right now. Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, and Tyrese Maxey are redefining crunch time offense and defensive spacing across the league. For the Boston Celtics, the blueprint is clear. Elite defense. Five out spacing. Smart rotations. Controlled pace. If Tatum returns at the right moment and Jaylen Brown sustains his All NBA level play, Boston has a legitimate path to the NBA Finals and another championship banner. If you are searching for Boston Celtics playoff analysis, Jayson Tatum injury updates, NBA Eastern Conference predictions, or 2026 NBA Finals projections, this episode delivers detailed insight and sharp breakdowns. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for weekly Boston Celtics coverage and NBA playoff analysis. Leave a review to help more Celtics fans and NBA fans find the show. 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

    46 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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    MTPshow.com
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodios
    388
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