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No Credentials Required

The podcast where you don’t need a press pass to talk sports! Quality sports talk based in the Capital Region of New York. Hosted by Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry. A proud member of the Belly Up Podcast Network.

  1. Episode 334: NFL Week 18: What Matters, What Doesn't

    1D AGO

    Episode 334: NFL Week 18: What Matters, What Doesn't

    It’s the final week of the NFL regular season and Ryan and Dustin are here to break it all down! The guys discuss what matters—and what doesn’t—in a wild Week 18, share their most intriguing matchups, and call out their “friends and family” games of the week. They also introduce the “JR Effect” game—where business just might pick up late—and highlight the players to watch as playoffs loom. Plus, the usual banter about soups, Invader Coffee, and their favorite athletes to wear 97, 98, and the legendary 99. No Credentials Required is part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Invader Coffee: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Support the show by shopping at our affiliate link and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273 Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! MERCH! Check out our Bonfire store and show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

    1h 14m
  2. Episode 333: Week 17 NFL Reactions & A Meaningful Sendoff

    5D AGO

    Episode 333: Week 17 NFL Reactions & A Meaningful Sendoff

    Ryan and Dustin return for Week 17 NFL reactions and deliver a heartfelt sendoff on No Credentials Required. The guys share laughs about email mishaps and dive into the shockwaves from off-field NFL headlines, including Stefon Diggs’ latest trouble. On a somber note, Ryan pays tribute to Tagalong, the beloved show mascot, sharing memories and stories that tug at the heartstrings. Then, it's all gridiron: the duo breaks down Week 17's most electric games, biggest upsets, disappointments, and peak performances. NFL playoff implications, coaching hot seats, and wild-card weekend chaos are all on the table. They wrap up with the “favorite athlete to wear number 96” segment and tease what’s ahead for the final week of the season. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: For a limited time, save 20% off your order with promo code NOCREDS at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $50 or more! | https://www.righteousfelon.com Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Discord: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

    1h 28m
  3. Episode 332: NFL Christmas Chaos! Plus, NFL Week 17 Preview

    12/27/2025

    Episode 332: NFL Christmas Chaos! Plus, NFL Week 17 Preview

    It’s an NFL holiday hangover on No Credentials Required! Ryan and Dustin break down all the action and chaos from Christmas Day in the NFL, including the Cowboys-Commanders, Lions-Vikings, and Broncos-Chiefs matchups. The guys share their mixed feelings on Netflix’s player interviews during the broadcasts and debate nostalgia versus the flow of the game. Plus, they preview a wild Week 17 slate: find out which games are must-see, which ones are for diehards only, and the players they’re watching as records and playoff spots are on the line. The guys also reveal their picks in the Cut the Brakes Pick ‘Em Challenge and spotlight their favorite athletes to ever wear the number 95. No Credentials Required is proudly part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Invader Coffee: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Support the show by shopping at our affiliate link and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273 Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

    1h 13m
  4. Episode 331: Some Playoff Dreams Died in NFL Week 16

    12/23/2025

    Episode 331: Some Playoff Dreams Died in NFL Week 16

    NFL Week 16 delivered heartbreak and hope as playoff dreams were dashed for some and rekindled for others. Ryan and Dustin break down the wild finishes, including epic divisional clashes like Bears-Packers and the NFC South’s rollercoaster Panthers-Bucs showdown. They debate whether the Jaguars’ win over the Broncos was the week’s biggest upset and question if Trevor Lawrence is an MVP contender. Plus, the guys discuss discipline in the league after a player-fan incident and dish on who stood out as their peak performers. To close out, they share their favorite athletes to ever wear the number 94. No Credentials Required is a proud part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Royal Retros: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Royal Retros: The King of Throwbacks! Get 10% off your order with promo code CREDHEAD and receive free shipping for every order over $100! | https://www.royalretros.com Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! MERCH! Check out our Bonfire store and show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

    1h 8m
  5. Episode 330: In NFL Week 16, It's Time to Get Honest

    12/20/2025

    Episode 330: In NFL Week 16, It's Time to Get Honest

    The NFL Season is getting real in Week 16 and Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry have it all covered! The guys break down a wild Thursday Night Football comeback between Seattle and LA, talk fantasy football strategy, and highlight the weekend’s most intriguing matchups. Who’s got the edge in the NFC North between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears? Can Myles Garrett make sack history? Plus, their picks for the Cut the Brakes Pick ‘Em Challenge, discussion of coaching hot seats, and a look at their favorite athletes to ever wear number 93. As always, listener comments fuel the show—chime in, Cred Heads! No Credentials Required is part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com  | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports  Righteous Felon: For a limited time, save 20% off your jerky order with promo code NOCREDS! Plus, free shipping with every order of $50 or more! | www.righteousfelon.com  Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Discord: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

    1h 4m
  6. Episode 329: NFL Week 15: The Races Just Got Real

    12/18/2025

    Episode 329: NFL Week 15: The Races Just Got Real

    The NFL playoff races are heating up, and Ryan and Dustin are breaking it all down on this week’s No Credentials Required! The guys dive into everything that made Week 15 of the NFL season one to remember: comeback thrillers, disappointing letdowns, upsets, and peak performers. Plus, with the Chiefs out and Joe Burrow questioning his football future, Ryan and Dustin debate who’s really got the inside track in the AFC. As always, the show wraps up with their picks for favorite athletes to ever wear the number 92. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: for a limited time, save 20% off your order with promo code NOCREDS at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $100 or more! | https://www.righteousfelon.com Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! MERCH! Check out our Bonfire store and show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

    1h 20m
  7. Episode 328: Did the Falcons Blow Up the NFC South? | Plus, NFL Week 15 Preview

    12/13/2025

    Episode 328: Did the Falcons Blow Up the NFC South? | Plus, NFL Week 15 Preview

    Did the Falcons just blow up the NFC South? Ryan and Dustin break down Atlanta’s stunning Thursday night win over the Buccaneers and its wild ripple effect across the division. Plus, the duo previews all the top matchups in NFL Week 15, talks fantasy football strategy, picks their “friends and family” games to skip, and highlights their players to watch as the playoff race heats up. Stick around as they reveal their favorite athletes to ever wear the number 91 and swap stories from their fantasy football exploits. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Invader Coffee: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Support the show by shopping at our affiliate link and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273 Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! MERCH! Check out our Bonfire store and show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

    1h 17m
  8. Episode 327: For Some NFL Teams, It Was WEAK 14

    12/11/2025

    Episode 327: For Some NFL Teams, It Was WEAK 14

    It’s Week 14 in the NFL, and for some teams, it definitely felt more “weak” than “week.” Ryan and Dustin brave snowy upstate New York to break down the best, worst, and most surprising moments from around the league, including Packers-Bears and Bengals-Bills as their top games. The guys dive deep into the biggest upsets, disappointments, and peak performers—including some love for running backs and defensive standouts—and debate what’s gone wrong for the Eagles’ offense. Plus, they update the Cut the Brakes Pick ‘Em Challenge, look ahead to key NFC South matchups, discuss jaw-dropping stats from the Jets’ historically bad defense, and name their favorite athletes to ever wear the number 90. No Credentials Required is part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Seat Geek: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We Have the Tickets! Save $20 off your order of $50 or more with promo code BELLYUPSPORTS at checkout! | https://www.seatgeek.com Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! MERCH! Check out our Bonfire store and show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

    1h 21m
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The podcast where you don’t need a press pass to talk sports! Quality sports talk based in the Capital Region of New York. Hosted by Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry. A proud member of the Belly Up Podcast Network.

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  • Creator
    No Credentials Required
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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