Matt Wittenberg joins the pod to discuss the wild and dramatic start to the Stanley Cup Final, which has featured three outrageously entertaining games between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. The guys discuss Carolina's near comeback, Mitch Marner's dominance, and what could be next in Game 4. The fellas also discuss Dylan Larkin wanting a trade, hockey's coaching carosel, and the big news in the NFL that Myles Garrett was traded to the Rams. And they finish it off with the NCAA Football gambling drama and some NBA Final & World Cup quick takes.

Kent Brown joins the pod to recap the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games. The guys discuss The Philadelphia Flyers bruising win over the Penguins in an in-state battle, and examine whether the Carolina Hurricanes or Buffalo Sabres can claim the East this year. And they examine whether The Colorado Avalanche can be stopped by the Wild, and debate if the Golden Knights or Ducks are legit cotenders. Brown also shares his thoughts on the NFL Draft, and gives his takes on the NBA Playoffs. Dive into to the best sports topics on The Money Mitch Effect!

Matt Wittenberg joins Mitch to react to a wild first few days of the NHL Playoffs, with madness in Buffalo as the Sabres storm back for their first playoff win in over a decade. The guys discuss Montreal's early win over Tampa Bay, The Flyers handling the Penguins, a brutal series between Utah and Vegas, and whether anyone can stop the Avalanche. The fellas also share some NFL Draft thoughts and predictions as well.

Joe Crisalli joins the show to recap his alma mater UConn's improbable victory over Duke in the Elite 8, as the Huskies enter another Final Four. Crisalli discusses how Duke squandered the lead, what it means for UConn and Coach Danny Hurley to be in another Final Four, and whether, Illinois, Arizona or Michigan can challenge for the College Basketball title. The guys also look at the thrilling conclusion to the NHL Regular Season, where the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are firmly contenders in the East. The guys look at the races for the wild card spot in hockey before finishing up with some early MLB thoughts after the first week of action on the dimaond.

Ryan Soles joins the pod to recap all the drama in NFL Free Agency, which saw the Ravens withdraw their trade for Maxx Crosby and end up with a deal for fellow Pro Bowl Defensive End Trey Hendrickson. The guys discuss the Rams upgranding their CBs, the Chiefs landing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, and the QB carousel that saw Malik Willis land on the Dolphins and Kyler Murray sign with Minnesota. And they finish the show sharing their thoughts on Bam Adebayo's historic 83 point game, and whether it was a good night for the NBA.

The United States of America 's Men's Hockey Team has won the Gold Medal in The Olympics for the first time since 1980, and we recap how the stars and stripes emerged victorious. Kent Brown looks at the thrilling gold medal game vs Canada, and dives into exactly how the US team pulled off a historic win in overtime. They review Connor Hellebuyck's goaltending performance of a lifetime, Jack Hughes entering legend status by scoring the Golden Goal, and explain what this win signifies for hockey in America, and what it means going forward .

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champs, and Sean Sullivan joins the podcast to recap how his favorite NFL team brought home the title. Sullivan recaps Kenneth Walker's big night, the nasty Seahawks defense, and Sam Darnold's redemption story. And the fellas discuss where the New England Patriots go from here and some of their hits and misses from Super Bowl prop bets. The guys also dive into to the new College Football Playoff schedule that's been proposed, and the top storylines in college basketball, with Mitch's Saint Louis University Billikens being ranked in the Top 20. And they finish off the show with some Winter Olympics thoughts, as hockey and other sports are heating up in Milano.

Eddie Murphy joins Mitch for a Super Bowl preview, as the guys break down the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and The New England Patriots. The fellas analyze the showdown from every angle, dish out some prop bets, and predict the winner. They also share their thoughts on the NFL Awards and the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, that does not include legendary coach Bill Belichick. And they finish with some thoughts on the New York Rangers trading away star forward Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings.

We're down to the final four teams in the NFL, and Joe Crisalli joins the podcast to preview all the action on the gridiron. The guys discuss The Denver Broncos' emotional win over the Bills and Bo Nix's brutal injury, and debate whether backup Jarrett Stidham can lead his team to the Super Bowl. They also recap the Patriots winning with defense and a terrific running attack, react to the Seahawks powerful homefield advantage, and analyze whether the Rams can go into Seattle and emerge with a win. And the fellas talk a little hockey at the end, with some young upstart teams taking a major leap as the NHL season progresses.

Ryan Soles joins Mitch to recap an unbelievable set of games from the NFL Wild Card rounds, which featured several classic performances and come-from-behind victories. The guys break down Caleb Williams leading the Bears back against the Packers, the Rams avoiding the upset bug in Carolina, and how Josh Allen was able to put the Bills on his back vs the Jaguars. They also analyze what went from for the Eagles against the 49ers, the wins for Houston and New England, and what's next for the Steelers after Mike Tomlin resigned. They finish the show with their preview of the NFL Divisional Round, and predict which top seeds will get upset as the NFL playoffs rage on.