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Misery loves company, and there's a sports podcast for that. Join sportswriter Laura Albanese and avid fan Cole Critchell as they break down and recap the latest in sports, with a ton of movie references thrown in, and just the right amount of anguish. Often wrong and barely right, it's about the frenemies and fun you had along the way. (We're all having fun, right??)
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Episodes
96 episodes
Episode 96. Knicks Fever Ft. Ian Begley (SNY)
Are the Knicks...undeniable? SNY's Ian Begley is on to talk about the stunning turnaround that took a Knicks team that looked limp in Games 2 and 3 against the Hawks to a potential juggernaut. But is it enough to take them all the way? And will...
Episode 95. Words on Birds Ft. Jeff Jones (Belleville News)
Are the Cardinals...good? Belleville News-Democrat beat writer Jeff Jones is on to chat about one of the best stories in baseball, and being too young to know you should lose. It's May the 4th! So it's time to geek out about Star Wars. The Avs ...
Episode 94. Coaches For Hire LLC Ft. Rob Bradford (Baseball Isn't Boring) and Stefen Rosner (NHL.com, The Elmonters substack)
Come for the sports, stay for the drama. Red Sox reporter Rob Bradford of Baseball Isn't Boring breaks down the messy Alex Cora firing (and the hilarious social media aftermath) and what that might have to do with the Phillies firing Rob Thomso...
Episode 93. Puck Luck Ft. Arthur Staple(Tri-State Hockey)
The Sabres stun, the Stars may win it all, and there is truly nothing like NHL hockey. Hockey writer and podcaster Arthur Staple is on to give us the rundown on the most magical part of the sports calendar. Does Connor McDavid jump ship if the ...
Episode 92. The Buffalo Cicadas Ft. Joe Yerdon (Bleacher Report)
Lindy Ruff went back home and changed the culture of losing, and Buffalo hockey fans finally have something to throw themselves through a table about. Buffalo Sabres beat writer Joe Yerdon is on to wax poetic about a fairy tale season 15 years ...
Episode 91. The Swing Thing Ft. Daniel Murphy (Former MLB Player)
Would Babe Ruth's bat play in today's game? Three-time All Star and former Met Daniel Murphy is on to talk about the Babe, the Mets and the underrated approach mostly being ignored by major-league hitters. Also, which Met could be primed for a ...
Episode 90. Schlitt Happens Ft. John Jastremski (SNY, New York, New York Podcast)
The Yankees could be an AL Beast, and "New York, New York" podcast host and SNY analyst John Jastremski is on to tell us which surprising pitcher could be in the Cy Young conversation, and why this season could be more than the re-tread everyon...
Episode 89. The Critch Pitch Ft. Rob Friedman (The Pitching Ninja)
Well, has Yu Darvish ever asked YOU for pitching advice? Rob Friedman, better known as the Pitching Ninja, helps us celebrate Opening Day by talking about his book, "Unhittable," the evolution of pitching, Paul Skenes, Nolan McLean, robo-umps, ...
Episode 88. All According to Plan. Ft. Mike Vaccaro (NY POST) & Zach Braziller (NY POST)
Baseball and brackets and bosses, oh my. The NY Post's Mike Vaccaro is on to talk about his new book, "The Bosses of the Bronx" and George Steinbrenner, an owner like no other. Did he really beat up Dodger fans in an elevator? Should he be in t...
Episode 87. We'll Be In Touch Ft. Chelsea Janes (SNY)
Juan Soto has his sparkle back. The WBC has Laura rooting…against the USA? And there are definitely a few Mets on the roster who would be excellent Love is Blind contestants. SNY’s new MLB insider Chelsea Janes is on to touch on all the hard-hi...
Episode 86. Because of the Devils Ft. Gary Cohen (SNY Mets Broadcast)
Did you know Gary Cohen was one Devils game away from losing the shot to call his first MLB game? The famed SNY play-by-play announcer takes us behind the scenes with the best booth in baseball. He also shares a possible X-factor for this Mets ...
Episode 85. A silver and a stuffed animal. Ft. Lucky Ngamwajasat (NHL Editor Bleacher Report)
The U.S, eh? The men's and women's national hockey teams stunned Canada in two iconic Olympics gold medal finals, and Bleacher Report's NHL editor Lucky Ngamwajasat is on to talk all about it. Man, has Canada got to be mad at Connor Hellebuyck ...
Episode 84. Trapped in Paradise Ft. Adnan Virk (NHL Network/MLB Network)
The world is coming together…to gossip. The Olympics are rife with scandal, and the Canadian curlers are this year’s villains. MLB Network and NHL Network analyst and noted cinephile Adnan Virk (buy his book 'Cinephile'!) is on to talk a little...
Episode 83. LIVE FROM SPRING TRAINING-HAPPY HOUR Ft. Laura Albanese (Newsday) & Abbey Mastracco (NYDailyNews)
It's spring training Happy Hour! Laura and Daily News Mets beat writer Abbey Mastracco are in the purgatory known as Port St. Lucie with some breaking baseball news. They break down the weirdness of spring training, tell about the time Mickey C...
Episode 82. I'm Keith Hernandez Ft. Keith Hernandez (SNY, former MLB player)
He's Keith Hernandez. The Mets legend and SNY analyst is on this week to talk about the Mets infield situation, the evolution of the sport, his future in the booth, his dad playing with Stan Musial in Pearl Harbor, and the 40-year anniversary o...
Episode 81. A Man of Many Hats Ft. Al Iannozzone (Newsday)
Sam Darnold saw ghosts, and now he's exorcising them. The Super Bowl matchup is set and Newsday NFL writer Al Iannozzone is on to talk about the Darnold Evolution, what we can expect from Seahawks-Patriots, Jets woes and Shedeur Sanders...uh......
Episode 80. Sam's Club Ft. Mark Cannizzaro (NY POST)
The NFL conference championships are upon us and NY Post NFL writer Mark Cannizzaro is back from Seattle to break down the matchups, give the Broncos an improbable road map to victory, make his Super Bowl pick, and break down the Giants hiring ...
Episode 79. Sweet Relief Ft. Billy Wagner (HOF'er, former Astro and Met)
MLB's new Hall of Fame class will be revealed next week and who better to discuss it than Hall of Fame reliever Billy Wagner. The former Astro and Met is on to chat about Edwin Diaz's departure, robo-umps, his nerve-wracking trip to Cooperstown...
Episode 78. Bowl SZN / Happy New Year. Ft. Neil Best (Newsday)
It's the playoffs, baby, and the field is wide open. Newsday's Neil Best is on to talk about the NFL's first-round matchups, his outlook on the Giants and life after retirement (Congrats on 40 years, Neil!). The Panthers squeaked into the playo...
Episode 77. Misery, and a few good trends. Ft. Calvin Watkins (Dallas Morning News)
The Chiefs are eliminated and football fans are dancing on the grave, the Cowboys are all but mathematically out, and the playoff picture is coming into view. Dallas Morning News' Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins is on to chat about the Cowbo...
Episode 76. Winter Meetings Ft. Jeff Francoeur (Former MLB Player)
Edwin Diaz is reportedly a Dodger, Kyle Schwarber is reportedly a Phillie and the stove is piping hot. Former MLB player and analyst Jeff Francoeur is on to chat about the Winter Meetings, the Mets, team chemistry, and the one time Carlos Beltr...
Episode 75. No Tanks to You. Ft. Andy Vasquez (NJ Advance Media)
"We think he married a rock." NJ Advance Media Jets beat writer Andy Vasquez is on to talk about the Jets' stunner over the Falcons, what it means for their future, how Aaron Glenn is trying to flip the script, and the utterly bizarre NFL seaso...
Episode 74. The Max Brosmer Era. FT. Laura Albanese (Newsday) Cole Critchell (his couch)
The Eagles choked away a game against the Cowboys and Philly fans are absolutely not calling for human sacrifices...right? Jauan Jennings got punched in the groin and Trevon Moehrig got punched in the face. And the Bears might be for real? Plus...
Episode 73. Have A Seat Ft. Chris Hansen (TCAP, WatchTruBlu, Takedown)
Why don't you have a seat? Emmy-award winning investigative journalist and founder of the "To Catch A Predator" franchise Chris Hansen is on to talk a little Detroit sports and a lot about the career that's led to the capture of hundreds of wou...
Episode 72. Sin City Sugar Rush Ft. Pete Sweeney (Kansas City Star)
The Chiefs are going into one of their biggest divisional games in recent memory, but could they miss the playoffs? Kansas City Star Chiefs beat writer Pete Sweeney is on to chop up their season and their (quiet) trade deadline. Could Spa...