In the “Pete Rose episode,” Dan Fox and Frank Knight open with baseball—and the conversation turns quickly into a full-on Mets identity check. With Pete Alonso gone, Nimmo traded for Marcus Semien, and Edwin Díaz landing with the Dodgers, Frank tries to keep the panic in check: it’s “wait-and-see” season in Queens. The guys debate whether this is a strategic reset or the start of a rebuild, whether committee platoons (including Jeff McNeil) can really work, and whether the Mets should push hard for Juan Soto now or wait for free agency—assuming Uncle Stevie’s wallet stays open.

Over in Philly, Dan reacts to the Phillies bringing back Kyle Schwarber on a five-year deal, weighing the short-term upside (power, leadership, clubhouse presence) against the long-term risk of paying for past performance. Alan checks in on the Yankees’ unusually quiet offseason, including the debate around keeping Cody Bellinger—a versatile glove with a left-handed swing made for the short porch.

Then it’s college football mayhem: Penn State’s coaching change, Ole Miss fallout, Lane Kiffin’s “big-leagues vs. king-of-the-program” decision, and the Michigan scandal that has everyone asking what the program does next. The crew also takes a hard shot at Notre Dame’s independence, arguing you can’t complain about playoff politics while refusing to join a conference.

Finally, the episode closes with Fox Brothers Alarms, the empty inbox (again), a Survivor Pool update that now includes a Week 18 tiebreaker plan, and a pivot into the Week 14 NFL recap—anchored by a quick historical nod to December 7th as “a day that will live in infamy.”

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Winter is hitting, parent-teacher conferences are looming, and Dan and Frank kick off the Dan Marino “Rocket Man” episode with a mix of nostalgia, sports-radio fuel, and a full Week 13 NFL rewind. Before the games, the guys hit the MLB Hot Stove ahead of the Winter Meetings—Schwarber’s rumored price tag, Philly’s possible pivot plan (Realmuto + Bader + Bellinger), what it means for Castellanos and the DH spot, and the Mets’ ripple effects if Alonso walks.

Then it’s college football reality: Early Signing Day, the Lane Kiffin-to-LSU drama, and a blunt take on modern “loyalty” in the NIL/portal era—where players chase life-changing money, schools chase wins, and coaches get replaced fast when expectations are out of sync with reality.

Week 13 NFL recap brings the turbulence:

• Thanksgiving slate: Green Bay knocks off Detroit, the Cowboys clip the Chiefs again, and Cincinnati shocks Baltimore.
• Black Friday: Chicago runs all over Philly and the “Boo Birds” come out.
• Sunday chaos: Niners handle Cleveland, Jags roll Tennessee, Houston steals one in Indy (Rich nails the lone-wolf), Jets trip Atlanta, Tampa survives Arizona, and Carolina stuns the Rams—proof that the moment you crown a contender, they find a way to faceplant.
• Afternoon hammer: Seattle blanks Minnesota 26–0, and Buffalo rebounds by drilling Pittsburgh.

The episode closes with more NFL coaching talk and a big-picture question: which teams are real contenders—and which ones are just wearing a costume.

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Post-Thanksgiving vibes in the bomb shelter! Dan and Frank swap holiday stories (Easton–P’burg memories and a new family baby on the way), then crank up the Hot Stove: the Mets’ infield shuffle (Simeon for Nimmo talk), what it could mean for Tucker/Bellinger/Realmuto targets, plus the Phillies’ quiet start.

College football hits Rivalry Week: Texas–A&M, conference title games on deck, and who’s really got a path in the new 12-team playoff.

Then a full NFL Week 12 whiparound:

• Chiefs 23, Colts 20 (OT): KC escapes to keep the playoff door cracked.
• Bears 31, Steelers 28: Chicago steals one; NFC North stays spicy.
• Patriots 26, Bengals 20: Drake May keeps stacking wins.
• Ravens 23, Jets 10; Seahawks 27, Titans 24; Packers 27, Vikings 13
• Lions 34, Giants 27: Jamir Gibbs goes video-game mode late.
• Jaguars 27, Cardinals 24; Browns 24, Raiders 10; Falcons 24, Saints 10
• Rams 34, Bucs 7: LA looks hotter by the week.
• 49ers 20, Panthers 9: Turnovers galore, CMC cleans it up.
• Cowboys 24, Eagles 21: Down 21–0, Dallas storms back—Pickens shines, Dak cooks.

Plus: pick standings, lone-wolf chaos, and the Survivor Pool down to three (could this be the week it ends?).

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Dan flies solo (with Rich on the dials) while Frank sits this one out. We kick off with why No. 11 belongs to Mark Messier and then jump into a spicy NBA segment: load management déjà vu, Draymond vs. courtside hecklers, and why fan-first vibes feel MIA. Quick touch on the NHL’s early days and college football’s playoff picture (SEC/Big Ten dominance, can the ACC sneak in?).

NFL dominates the back half: Shadur Sanders skepticism ahead of his first full start, then a full Week 11 rundown—Pats roll the Jets, Steelers hammer Cincy, Jags short-circuit the Chargers, Allen explodes in a Bills shootout, Bears stun the Vikes, Texans edge the Titans, Rams nip Seattle after four Darnold INTs, Niners cruise, Ravens handle Cleveland, Broncos dethrone the Chiefs, Eagles grind past Detroit on SNF, and Dallas wraps MNF in Vegas. Picks, lone-wolves, and plenty of Dan-ish gloating included.

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Dan’s back from Virginia and the guys fess up about last week’s no-show before diving into a lively World Series recap: Dodgers go back-to-back in a ratings-rich seven-gamer, unsung contributors step up, and Vlad Jr. shines for Toronto. Hot-stove whispers start flying. NBA/NHL are just out of the gate (Frank’s calling a Knicks Finals run… Dan’s got a cheesesteak bet ready).

Then it’s a brisk tour of NFL Week 10: Colts edge the Falcons in Germany, Jets clip the Browns, Texans outduel the Jags, Dolphins boat-race the Bills, Pats handle Tampa, Bears top the Giants (Daboll out), Ravens over Vikings, Saints over Panthers, Seahawks shred the Cards, Lions roll Washington, Rams thump the Niners, Chargers cruise past the Steelers, and the Eagles win a 10–7 grinder in Green Bay. Standings, lone-wolf records, and a little friendly gloating included.

Email bag: Daniel Hooks checks in with the MLS playoffs (Union vs. NYCFC in a one-off at Subaru Park), league calendar changing to a July–May slate starting 2027–28, and USMNT November friendlies (Paraguay and Uruguay). Plus his zinger: Which Giants hire would actually scare a Cowboys fan?

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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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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.

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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.”

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