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James Zajaczkowski/Frank Geib
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Frank and James talk sports, finance, and everything in between. Episodes typically cover major recent sports news (especially Cleveland/Columbus), stock market updates, and a little about how life relates to all of that. Some attempts at humor and interesting current event discussion facilitate debate and guests span from friends with unique connections to semi/professional athletes.

  1. 03/19/2024

    Episode 98: March Bracket Breakdown 2K24

    Frank and James discuss their bracket predictions for the upcoming March Madness tournament, highlighting the controversy surrounding the Big East conference, potential upsets and surprises, and the importance of being aware of biases in making informed decisions. The hosts discuss the upcoming March Madness tournament and their own bracket predictions. They mention the controversy surrounding the Big East conference and the teams that were left out. They discuss the possibility of a repeat champion and highlight the strength of the West region. The participants of the meeting are discussing their picks for the NCAA tournament, specifically focusing on the West and Midwest regions. There is a debate about whether Michigan State or UNC will win in the round of 32, with one participant leaning towards Michigan State as an upset pick. The participants also discuss their thoughts on Alabama, Grand Canyon, St. Mary's, and Arizona in the West region. The speakers discuss various teams and matchups in the NCAA tournament, including Tennessee, Duke, Kentucky, and Houston. They mention that Rick Barnes and Shaka Smart are coaches that some people love to root against in March Madness. There is speculation about potential upsets and surprises in the tournament, with mentions of teams like Utah State and Nebraska. The participants in the meeting are discussing their predictions and opinions on the upcoming March Madness basketball tournament. They acknowledge biases and personal preferences that may influence their bracket selections. They draw a comparison between bracket selection and behavioral finance, emphasizing the importance of being aware of biases and making informed decisions. The meeting participants discuss the excitement and unpredictability of March Madness in college basketball and compare it to the stock market, emphasizing the importance of timing and past performance. They mention the upcoming bracket challenge and encourage others to participate, mentioning that the second weekend coincides with Easter weekend.

    49 min

  2. 09/01/2023

    Episode 97: We Are Ready for Some Football!

    Frank and James dissect the summer of sports that occurred during their hiatus - everything from MLB to Golf and more, but the real meat and potatoes of the episode comes with the full season previews for NCAA Football and the NFL. Starting in the college ranks, they discuss everything from Heisman hopefuls to CFP picks and break down the best matchups in Week 1 and beyond throughout the season highlighting Notre Dame, the Buckeyes and more! In the NFL, the duo realistically looks at the Browns playoff hopes and give their best Survivor pool analysis for opening week (BAL and MIN) and look around the league at who's legit and who's not it. Some fantasy football chatter slips in before they wrap up the show with what they're investing in: Justin Fields and Nintendo are just a hint! Welcome back and happy football season SOTW: Dance the Night Away - Dua Lipa *as featured in Barbie*

    1h 1m

  3. 03/30/2023

    Episode 96: Surprise! MLB Opening Day and Final Four Fun

    Frank and James run through the bracket landscape thus far and who their pick is to take home the One Shining Moment in Houston for this NCAA Tournament. Just before Opening Day, they give their quick preview of the MLB season and maybe some investment opportunities for the upcoming campaign! One of the briefest market talks ever wraps up the surprise episode!

    38 min

  4. 03/15/2023

    Episode 95: March Bracket Breakdown with John McCausland

    Frank and James do a short intro to the month of March (0:00~2:00), and then welcome in John McCausland (2:00~43:00) their former classmate, competitor, and friend to chat all things hoops in the month of March. From breaking down the OSU run in the Big Ten tournament to highlighting a few matchups on the bracket, John helps us take a look from his perspective as program assistant for the Buckeyes. After the interview, Frank and James dive into a few more round 1 matchups that excite them and also share some of their cinderellas, final fours, and their champs! Finance talk helps round us out as the crew explains the Silicon Valley Bank "bailout" and implications for the economy. SOTW - Greta Van Fleet/One Shining Moment

    1h 6m

  5. 02/09/2023

    P2P Episode 94: Super Duper Sunday in AZ w/ Sean Smith (Punting Pro)

    Frank and James welcome former University of Dayton punter Sean Smith onto the pod to discuss his career making it into the NFL practice squad ranks and what it was like to bounce around and learn from the best. As a Philly native, but not exactly an Eagles fan, he shares his unique perspective as all 3 of the trio give their Super Bowl expectations and predictions. They break everything down from the national anthem to the Gatorade color so have this on in the background as you fill out your prop sheets this year! Frank and James wrap up shouting out the Waste Management Open also taking place in Arizona this weekend + giving LeBron his props for breaking the all time scoring record in the NBA! What we're investing in: TVs, $PLUG, and life! SOTW: Forever (LeBron)

    1 hr
  6. Episode 93: Pickmas Spirit is In The Air!

    12/07/2022

    Episode 93: Pickmas Spirit is In The Air!

    James and Frank hop around in this episode from unveiling their Spotify Wrapped numbers to analyzing the College Football Playoff with Ohio State sneaking into the 4th spot. A brief look into the College Hoops and NFL landscapes as well as the seasons progress there as well. As always a Market Talk segment caps us off before we talk our SOTW with Christmas Music coming into play: River - James Taylor. Enjoy the Christmas season ramping up!

    51 min
  7. Episode 92: Fall Ball in Full Swing with Mike McNamara

    10/13/2022

    Episode 92: Fall Ball in Full Swing with Mike McNamara

    Frank and James are joined by college football aficionado and overall sports but Mike McNamara. A fellow Buckeye grad himself, he helps the group dive into the loaded slate in the NCAAF this upcoming weekend as OSU gets the bye. They flow from the college ranks into the NFL and really dig into the Browns-Patriots matchup as the fanbases collide on the pod. Something has to give at First Energy Stadium in Cleveland this weekend for that matchup! Playoff baseball is the next objective and they give their honest thoughts across the MLB now in the Division Series and plenty of Guardians-Yankees analysis. Mike wraps up with the fellas discusses what he's investing in and then the co-hosts breakdown the current market direction and factors that could swing us further including the inflation reading on deck this week. SOTW: I Don't Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance) - Glass Animals

    53 min

  8. 09/29/2022

    Episode 91: An October to Remember On Deck!

    Frank and James dive deep into the depths of the NCAA and NFL seasons as well as tackling the MLB pennant races! With the Buckeyes, Browns, and Guardians all sitting pretty, Ohio fans have to be happy, but we dive into some of the exciting matchups on deck in the football world this weekend amidst Hurricane Ian conditions. They give out LOCKS of the WEEK! Moving into the markets, they assess that this is no time to panic, but also no time to really watch the markets either as it will get rockier before it gets steadier just like a hurricane. SOTW: Small Talk and/or Neon Stars by Wild Rivers

    48 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
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About

Frank and James talk sports, finance, and everything in between. Episodes typically cover major recent sports news (especially Cleveland/Columbus), stock market updates, and a little about how life relates to all of that. Some attempts at humor and interesting current event discussion facilitate debate and guests span from friends with unique connections to semi/professional athletes.

Information

  • Creator
    James Zajaczkowski/Frank Geib
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © James Zajaczkowski/Frank Geib