
No Warmup
Former D-1 athletes talk sports in a way only former athletes can - every M/W/F
Episodes
100 episodes
Ep.100 | The Star Power PROBLEM: Are Athlete RIVALRIES EXTINCT?!
The MLB Home Run Derby lineup is locked — but where’s the firepower? Back in the early 2000s, Sosa, McGwire, Giambi brought legends. Today? The stars are MIA. Why are pro leagues ( NFL, MLB, NBA) okay with big names skipping showcase even...
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Ep.099 | TOP-5 RANKED: These Athletes Would DOMINATE Any Sport
This is a debate for every sports fan who ever asked: "What if LeBron played football? What if Novak Djokovic tried golf? What if Bo Jackson had a modern-day successor? Could Cristiano Ronaldo dominate in tennis? What if Lamar Jackson played in...
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Ep.098 | Rare Sports Moments, Rivalries We Forgot, & Is Joe Burrow… Annoying?
We’re diving into the wildest, weirdest, and most overlooked stories in sports right now:💥 A walk-off INSIDE-the-park home run — done by a catcher?!⚾️ Is the Catcher Era officially here with Cal Raleigh aka Big Dumper breaking Griffey J...
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Ep.097 | NFL GOAT Debate, Former MVP's WILD Comparison & Which Sport Is PRIME?
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton compared Jayden Daniels to RG3… is he being honest or just throwing shade? We dig into whether that’s fair criticism or MVP jealousy.Kyler Murray’s name came up too — we take a look at the numbers and why he’s ...
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Ep.096 | Pro League SPENDING Culture: Absurd OR Genius?
FOOTBALL IS NEARLY HERE! The Steelers are shaking up the NFL with a rare player-for-player trade: Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey. Are these two past their prime—or are the Steelers playing chess while others play checkers? We break down th...
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Ep.095 | ESCAPE LA: LeBron and Lakers Have Offseason Drama Brewing
Is LeBron James DONE with the Lakers? Rich Paul’s comments spark TRADE RUMORS 👀 We debate whether LeBron is being selfish or simply protecting his legacy as the Lakers face serious roster questions ahead of the 2025 NBA season. Plu...
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Ep.094 | Elite GM vs. Coach: Who's More Valuable?
With the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Championship and the Philadelphia Eagles taking home the Super Bowl's Lombardi Trophy, you have to wonder who is most important to sustaining success at a professional league organization. It's the Andy Reid...
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Ep.093 | Highlights to Headlines: How Sports Stories Are Made | BRENNA GREENE
On today's episode, Nick connect with Brenna Greene to talk all things sports - College World Series, March Madness, College Football - media, and the creative grind. Brenna is the acclaimed sports anchor and reporter for KOIN‑TV i...
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Ep.092 | How NBA Finals Injuries Impact the Future of the League
Achilles injuries are piling up among NBA stars and professional athletes all over — what’s going on? In this episode, we dive into the disturbing trend of top-tier athletes like Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, and Damian Lillard suffering Ach...
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Ep.091 | When Teamwork Beats Talent & Giving Athletes A Second Chance
The Pacers TIE the series and we’re asking—do their dads deserve the credit? Tyrese Haliburton’s and TJ McConnell’s fathers might be the hidden MVPs. Plus, is McConnell the unsung hero of the playoffs? Also…more sports highlights NEED this kind...
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Ep.090 | What Would You Sacrifice To WIN It All?
What's going on in the WNBA? Caitlin Clark gets hit in the eye, is T’d up, then gets bodied to the floor. Meanwhile in the NHL: the Florida Panthers go back-to-back and still, no Canadian Stanley Cup winner since 1993. Matthew Tkachuk sco...
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Ep.089 | US Open Thriller, NBA Finals “Unwatchable?” & NFL Offseason Chaos
JJ Spaun just pulled off the most unexpected US Open win in years — made the longest putt of the weekend to clinch it, despite nearly quitting the PGA Tour. Total dad-moment greatness.Then: Stephen A. Smith caught playing solitaire duri...
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Ep.088 | NFL Zombie Apocalypse Draft | Who Survives on our dream team?
In this draft segment of No Warm Up, we skip the Xs & Os and pick NFL stars based on one thing: Who do you want in your group during a zombie apocalypse? Can athleticism, grit, or pure speed carry your squad to rebuild society? Alfieri brot...
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Ep.087 | How To Find Success In The World Of Football | EMORY HUNT
Today and No Warmup, Nick sits down with Emory Hunt Jr., a sports analyst and founder of Football Gameplan, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. A former running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, he coached high school football befo...
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Ep.086 | Rodgers to Pittsburgh: Will the Steelers' Gamble Pay Off?
After much speculation, iconic Quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally announces that he will be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 season. The Super Bowl winning Quarterback and multiple time MVP is coming off a disappointing st...
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Ep.085 | When Success Doesn't Buy You Loyalty
The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, despite him leading them to their first back to back 50+ win seasons in decades, and brought the organization back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. T...
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Ep.084 | When Sports Humble Superstars
Today on No Warmup, the Alfieri brothers dive into the European League of Football. Tualia Tagovailoa, brother of Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, made his debut for the Hamburg Sea Devils and had an unfortunate debut. The...
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Ep.083 | This May Destroy Sports As We Know It
Today on No Warmup, Nick and Mikey take a deep dive into the Enhanced Games, a proposed athletic event that allows athletes to use whatever performance enhancing substances to increase their sporting performance. Greek swimmer Kristian Gk...
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Ep.082 | This Sport Deserves More Attention
The Alfieri brothers dive into a sport that is not talked about so much on the national stage, and one that they think should become more popular - lacrosse. Cornell University just won their first national title since 1977, and the broth...
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Ep.081 | How the NBA Champions the American Dream
Today on No Warmup, Nick and Mikey dive into the NBA playoffs, and the wild series between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. They get into the historic comebacks that have been happening and ponder the question of whether or not...
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Ep.080 | Building Confidence in Athletes: Sport Psychologist's Take on the Transfer Portal & Mamba Mentality
Today on No Warmup, Nick sits down with Adaylne Fettig, a Sports Psychologist and Certified Breathwork Consultant who has worked with athletes across the collegiate and professional levels, including multiple players drafted in this year...
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Ep.079 | Is It Fair To Have NFL Players In The Olympics?
Today on No Warmup, the Alfieri brothers celebrate the fact that the NFL Owners have officially voted in favor of allowing NFL players to participate in the 2028 Olympics for Flag Football. Nick and Mikey discuss which other countries mig...
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Ep.078 | Double Standards in Sports: When Talent Isn't Enough
The Alfieri brothers dive into the new contract of San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, Brock Purdy, and why so many people think he doesn't deserve the payday even after all of his production on the field. The brothers question whether him b...
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Ep.077 | Is This The Coolest Or Cringiest Trend In Sports?
Nick and Mikey start the episode rehashing Mikey's scare with a lizard inside of his office. The brothers dive into the big news of the NFL Schedule releases from each team, and try to decide whether or not this tradition is cool or cring...
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Ep.076 | Commitment Issues and Conspiracy Theories | What’s Really Going On in Professional Sports?
Today on No Warmup, with Scott out on paternity leave, Nick and Mikey rehash the festivities of Nick's wedding this weekend in Germany, and his lack of commitment issues - unlike the Cincinnati Bengals who seem to have commitment issues with st...
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