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Join us on Sportsnaut Interviews, your weekly deep dive into the world of sports! Each episode, we sit down with newsmakers, experts, pundits, athletes, and fascinating figures from across the sports landscape. From NFL draft insights to athlete stories and expert analysis, we bring you the conversations that matter. Subscribe now for your front-row seat to sports’ biggest voices! 🏈🏀⚾ #SportsnautInterviews #SportsTalk #AthleteStories

  1. NCAA Final Four Breakdown: Predictions & North Carolina Coaching Search

    17H AGO

    NCAA Final Four Breakdown: Predictions & North Carolina Coaching Search

    Join host Evan Groat and Andy Patton, host of the Locked On Basketball Podcast, as they dive into the high-stakes matchups of the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis. This episode features an in-depth analysis of the "de facto national championship" between Michigan and Arizona, the clash between Illinois and UConn, and the latest buzz surrounding North Carolina's search for a new head coach. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to the Sportsnot Interview 0:40 - North Carolina Head Coach Search: Lloyd, May, or Donovan 4:08 - Is the "Cinderella" Run Dead? The Impact of NIL & Transfer Portal 7:12 - Game Preview: #1 Illinois vs. #1 UConn 9:26 - The Danny Hurley Factor: Does Tournament Experience Matter? 11:21 - The Main Event: Michigan Wolverines vs. Arizona Wildcats 14:01 - Pressure to Win: Long Championship Droughts for Michigan & Arizona 15:10 - Where to Follow Andy Patton #FinalFour #CollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #UConn #Illinois #Michigan #Arizona

    16 min
  2. MLB 2026: Bold Predictions & World Series Picks w/MLB Writer Zach Crizer

    MAR 26

    MLB 2026: Bold Predictions & World Series Picks w/MLB Writer Zach Crizer

    Get ready for Opening Day 2026! Baseball writer Zach Crizer joins the show to break down his most daring predictions for the upcoming season. From surprise division winners in the AL East and NL East to new faces in the MVP race, we dive into the rosters, pitching rotations, and major rule changes like the ABS challenge system that will define the year. Stick around to see which "team of destiny" is picked to take home the World Series trophy. Chapters: 00:00 – Opening Day 2026 Kickoff01:02 – AL East: Why the Red Sox Take the Crown02:29 – NL East: Can the New-Look Mets Deliver?04:32 – Analyzing the Yankees & Phillies Offseason Moves06:56 – AL Central: The Royals' Case for the Division08:19 – NL Central: Cubs vs. Brewers09:32 – MVP Race: Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Aaron Judge10:45 – National League MVP: The Ohtani Factor11:18 – The New ABS Challenge System Explained12:45 – 2026 World Series Predictions#MLB #baseball

    14 min
  3. NCAA Tournament Insider Breakdown: Can St. John’s or Arizona Shock the World?

    MAR 17

    NCAA Tournament Insider Breakdown: Can St. John’s or Arizona Shock the World?

    Join Evan Groat and college basketball insider Adam Zagoria for an in-depth breakdown of the NCAA Tournament bracket. This episode explores the controversial seeding of St. John’s and Connecticut in the "murderous row" of the East region, alongside Duke and Michigan State. Adam provides expert analysis on which powerhouse coaches are under the most pressure, potential 5-12 upsets like High Point and Akron, and the teams most likely to end long championship droughts for the Big 10 and West Coast. Stay tuned for Adam’s Final Four predictions and find out why he believes Tommy Lloyd and Arizona are poised to take home the national title. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction: The Best Three Weeks of the Year0:30 – St. John's Seeding Controversy: Should the Big East Champs Be a 5 Seed?2:19 – The "Murderous Row" of the East Region: Duke, UConn, and Michigan State4:14 – Coaches Under Pressure: Can Michigan State or Arizona End the Drought?6:44 – Purdue’s Path: Are the Boilermakers a True Final Four Threat?8:01 – Dark Horses: Is John Calipari’s Arkansas Built for a Deep Run?8:50 – Cinderella Stories: Potential 5-12 Upsets and Mid-Major Spoils10:09 – Contenders vs. Pretenders: How Many Teams Can Actually Win It All?11:32 – Bracket Snubs and Selection Committee Gripes12:52 – Final Four and National Championship Prediction#ncaatournament #marchmadness #dukebasketball #arizonabasketball #michiganstate #arkansas #collegebasketball

    14 min
  4. NFL Free Agency Frenzy & Raiders' Bold Moves | Maxx Crosby Trade Drama & Impactful Signings

    MAR 13

    NFL Free Agency Frenzy & Raiders' Bold Moves | Maxx Crosby Trade Drama & Impactful Signings

    The NFL league year is officially underway, and the free agent frenzy is in full swing! Join host Evan Groat and Caroline Fenton (Yahoo Sports, SiriusXM) as they dive deep into the biggest headlines from the start of the new league year. From the shocking Maxx Crosby trade saga and the Baltimore Ravens' pivot to Trey Hendrickson to the Las Vegas Raiders' aggressive strategy to build a winning "ecosystem" for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. We also break down whether free-agent spending translates to Super Bowl success, analyze recent winners like the Seahawks and Patriots, and identify which players, like DJ Moore in Buffalo and Trent McDuffie with the Rams, will have the biggest impact on their new teams. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction: Kickoff of the New NFL League Year1:02 – The Max Crosby Trade Saga: Why the Ravens Backed Out2:40 – Ravens' Pivot: Trading for Crosby vs. Signing Trey Hendrickson4:11 – Las Vegas Raiders' Free Agency Aggression: Building Around Fernando Mendoza5:30 – Key Raiders Signings: Tyler Linderbaum, Nico Dean, and Defensive Depth5:54 – Is a Veteran Bridge Quarterback Next for the Raiders?7:20 – Is Winning Free Agency Overrated for Super Bowl Success?8:38 – Lessons from the Seahawks and Patriots Super Bowl Rosters10:36 – The Role of "Schedule Luck" in a Super Bowl Run12:14 – High-Risk Contracts: Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce14:43 – Impactful Trades: DJ Moore to the Bills & Trent McDuffie16:03 – The Joe Brady Connection: Why DJ Moore Will Thrive in Buffalo17:50 – Which Super Bowl Contenders Are Being Too Quiet in Free Agency?

    19 min

  5. MAR 3

    Ryan Roberts Talks 2024 NFL Combine and Draft Prospects Takeaways

    Sportsnaut host Evan Groat sits down with NFL Draft Analyst Ryan Roberts of A to Z Sports and host of the "Best Available Podcast," who was at the annual NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Roberts shares his firsthand insights on players who improved their draft stock, including running back Mike Washington from Arkansas and defensive back Chris Johnson from San Diego State. Roberts also discusses the consensus quarterback two in the class, Tai Simpson, the strength of this year's draft being on the defensive side of the ball, and why the combine is his favorite pre-draft event. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to Ryan Roberts0:39 - Why the NFL Combine is the favorite pre-draft event1:27 - About Ryan Roberts' "Best Available Podcast"2:25 - The Combine as a verification process3:42 - Prospect whose positive thoughts were confirmed: Traden Stokes (Arizona)4:58 - Prospect who could be a first-round pick: Chris Johnson (San Diego State)5:38 - Teams becoming too enamored with physical ability8:24 - Prospects who improved their draft stock10:56 - Biggest riser since the end of the season12:57 - Consensus quarterback 2: Tai Simpson15:16 - Strength of the 2024 NFL Draft class#NFLCombine #NFLDraft #Indianapolis #Sportsnaut #RyanRoberts #NFL #DraftProspects #BestAvailablePodcast #TradenStokes #MikeWashington #ChrisJohnson #TaiSimpson

    17 min
  6. Tom Verducci on the MLB ABS Challenge System, Yankees Offseason, and Dodgers Dynasty

    FEB 26

    Tom Verducci on the MLB ABS Challenge System, Yankees Offseason, and Dodgers Dynasty

    MLB Analyst Tom Verducci joins host Evan Groat to discuss the latest in Major League Baseball, including the new ABS challenge system, the New York Yankees' offseason moves, the Los Angeles Dodgers' dominance, and the likelihood of a future work stoppage. Verducci also pinpoints teams he expects to bounce back this season. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Guest Tom Verducci 0:57 - The New MLB ABS Challenge System 1:30 - Verducci’s thoughts on the ABS System 4:23 - The Future of Robo-Umpires 5:15 - Reviewing the Yankees' Offseason 7:46 - The Dominant Los Angeles Dodgers 10:31 - Thoughts on the Dodgers' Spending and Dynasties 12:43 - Likelihood of an MLB Work Stoppage 15:31 - Teams Expected to Bounce Back in the Upcoming Season123456789 #MLB #MajorLeagueBaseball #Baseball #TomVerducci #ABSChallengeSystem #RoboUmpires #Yankees #Dodgers #WorkStoppage #MLBSeasonPreview #Sportsnaut

    18 min
  7. College Basketball's Freshman Class & NBA Draft Talk with Adam Zagoria

    FEB 17

    College Basketball's Freshman Class & NBA Draft Talk with Adam Zagoria

    College basketball insider Adam Zagoria (NY Times/Forbes) joins the Sportsnaut Interview to discuss the exceptionally talented freshman class, including the "big three"—Darryn Peterson (Kansas), Cam Boozer (Duke), and AJ Debansa (BYU)—and how their potential draft stock is being impacted by issues like injuries and player eligibility debates. Plus, a deep dive into the most dominant conference in college hoops and mid-major teams like Miami (Ohio) and St. Louis. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to College Basketball Insider Adam Zagoria0:56 - The Talented Freshman Class and the NBA Draft1:41 - The "Big Three" Freshmen: Darren Peterson (Kansas), Cam Boozer (Duke), and AJ Debansa (BYU)2:25 - NIL, the Transfer Portal, and Building College Rosters4:02 - Schools Shifting Away from High School Recruiting5:05 - Darren Peterson's Availability and Toughness Concerns7:45 - Debates Over G League Players and Former Draft Picks Returning to College10:58 - The Most Dominant Conference: Big 10 vs. Big 1213:38 - Undefeated Mid-Majors: Miami (Ohio) and St. Louis NCAA Tournament Outlook#CollegeBasketball #NBADraft #AdamZagoria #FreshmanClass #MarchMadness #CBB #Big12 #Big10 #DarrenPeterson #CamBoozer #AJDebansa

    15 min
  8. NBA Trade Deadline Analysis: James Harden to Cavs, Utah Jazz Tanking, & Spurs' Rise

    FEB 11

    NBA Trade Deadline Analysis: James Harden to Cavs, Utah Jazz Tanking, & Spurs' Rise

    Evan Groat sits down with NBA expert Mark Medina to break down all the major storylines as the league approaches the All-Star break and the dust settles on the trade deadline. Chapters: 0:45 - Discussion on the James Harden trade to the Cavaliers and initial reactions.11:57 - Reasons why the Harden trade "makes sense" for Cleveland, who were looking for a "win now" player after flaming out in the playoffs.23:18 - Analysis of the Cavaliers' potential for a deep playoff run in the Eastern Conference following the acquisition of Harden, Keon Ellis, and Dennis Schroeder.35:11 - Discussion on the Utah Jazz and "extreme tanking" after acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr..46:16 - The Jazz's strategy of sitting players like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen for the entire fourth quarter to increase their odds of losing games, and how Danny Ainge is "milking the system".56:33 - The NBA's response to tanking, including the Play-In Tournament and the upcoming questions for Commissioner Adam Silver at All-Star Weekend.610:28 - The main story of the trade deadline: Giannis Antetokounmpo staying with the Milwaukee Bucks.710:46 - Why the Bucks didn't trade Antetokounmpo and the expectation that more teams, potentially including the Lakers, will be in the mix next offseason.814:49 - Mark Medina states the San Antonio Spurs are "the real deal" and ready for the big time, and could be on the path to an NBA Finals appearance.9 • • 15:13 - What the Spurs have shown this season with Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Castle, and Dylan Harper, and the potential for a new dynasty

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Join us on Sportsnaut Interviews, your weekly deep dive into the world of sports! Each episode, we sit down with newsmakers, experts, pundits, athletes, and fascinating figures from across the sports landscape. From NFL draft insights to athlete stories and expert analysis, we bring you the conversations that matter. Subscribe now for your front-row seat to sports’ biggest voices! 🏈🏀⚾ #SportsnautInterviews #SportsTalk #AthleteStories

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