It’s the spooky episode 👻 as Dan & Frank dive into World Series Game 6 live: Toronto leads L.A. 3–2 after swiping two in Chavez Ravine, the Dodgers’ bats have gone cold, and Yamamoto’s earlier masterpiece might be the only thing keeping them afloat. PTI’s take sparks a debate, Dodgers playing old-school AL “walk + blast” while the Blue Jays grind with contact (and timely pop). We gush over Ohtani’s once-in-a-century greatness, revisit why that ’93 Phillies run still hits different, and admit this Fall Classic has been sneaky fun, even for Dodger- and Canada-averse hearts.

NBA tipoff tangent: Draymond says the Knicks aren’t true contenders and we break down why Brunson’s ball dominance and the Towns fit might cap their ceiling. Then the college carousel gets scary: Penn State and LSU fire their head coaches mid-season, Drew Allar’s out, and Penn State stares down No. 1 Ohio State after a bye. Florida–Georgia talk (gulp), plus Dan’s dad turns 83, happy birthday!

We also peek behind the curtain in the “bomb shelter” studio (cough drops, power cords, and Panera SIP Club lore), shout out Fox Brothers Alarms, and read Daniel Hooks’ MLS playoff update (Philly cruising, NYCFC alive, Messi’s Miami rolling) with a Pelé Ballon d’Or trivia sting at the end.

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Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.com
First Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/

Dodgers–Blue Jays is on and Dan’s torn: despises the “neo-Yankees” Dodgers, still scarred by Joe Carter’s ’93 dagger vs. his beloved Phillies. We relive that wild Phils run (Dykstra, Dutch, Kruk & co.) and why that team still owns Philly hearts.
Meanwhile, the NBA tips off under a cloud: FBI arrests tied to gambling schemes and a wild Stephen A. take that somehow drags Trump into it—Dan calls foul on evidence-free accusations and on-air grandstanding. Plus: Nick Saban says he’s staying retired (and on GameDay), and why Bill Belichick needs time at UNC in the portal era.

Then it’s NFL Week 7:

• London: Rams cruise past the Jags—still waiting on College Trevor to show up on Sundays.
• Chiefs flatten the Raiders; K.C. looks fully “back.”
• Browns bully the Dolphins in bad weather; that defense is real.
• Patriots roll the Titans—Drake May looks the part, New England’s arrow up.
• Panthers edge the Jets in a quintessential Meadowlands slog.

Also: Panera SIP Club lore, Rich vs. the “ON” switch, and a Gary Carter vs. Ovi “Great 8” aside.

Special Thanks to:
Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.com
First Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/

Opening
Frank’s back on-mic (sinus infection be gone), Dan’s in the captain’s chair, Allen “Action” Jackson dials in, and Rich slides in hot from I-78. Yes, we also settle the eternal question: is the Panera SIP Club worth it?

MLB Postseason: ALCS/NLCS Heat Check

• Toronto roars back to force a decisive Game 5 after Seattle’s fast start — bats awake, series flips.
• In the NL, the Dodgers look every bit the juggernaut as Milwaukee searches for answers with L.A.’s aces lined up.
• “Big Dumper” watch: how sustainable is Cal Raleigh’s breakout, and why catcher workload (plus DH/1B reps) matters in October.

Yankees & Phillies: Quick Autopsies

• Yankees: live by the homer, die by the homer; what went wrong and what a realistic winter could look like.
• Phillies: where tweaks on the margins might move the needle when big contracts already crowd the room.

Boone–Cashman & The Studio Crew

• We react to Brian Cashman’s denials after Derek Jeter’s “decisions from above” TV comments (and A-Rod shade).
• Who’s really pulling the strings in the Bronx, and what modern dugout analytics should (and shouldn’t) dictate.

Supercontracts & ROI (yes, including Soto/Harper/Stanton)

• Why mega-deals sometimes pay for themselves in two years (tickets, merch, TV), and where it still blows up — the Stanton dilemma versus Harper’s windfall.

NHL Drive-By

• Rangers’ odd home vibes; Flyers feel middle-of-the-pack. We keep it moving.

NFL Week 6: Reality Checks

• London rock fight: Denver edges the Jets in a game only a punter could love.
• Pittsburgh flexes at home; Chargers win but still feel… wobbly.
• New England–New Orleans: upset vibes and the Drake May drumbeat gets louder.
• Macro takeaway: QB development and OL health are making (and breaking) seasons right now.

Plus

• John Smoltz’s booth wobble, Susan Waldman’s… moment, and a very necessary reminder that Lou Gehrig ≠ just “the streak.”

Special Thanks to:
Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.com
First Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/