Welcome to Episode 13 of the Breaks-down Podcast! As always, we've got a random assortment of topics for your listening and/or viewing pleasure. We start it off with a little bit of housekeeping and discuss the latest news in sports, including the MLB All-Star Game, DeAndre Hopkins signing with the Titans, Carlos Alcaraz winning Wimbledon over Djokovic, the Jets being selected for Hard Knocks, Messi’s big unveiling for Inter Miami, a little bit of USMNT talk, and some soccer transfer news.  We then get into Adam and Tom's One Big Thing for the week. Adam's OBT is that Romelu Lukaku is awful and is his unofficial arch nemesis. In terms of total transfers, Lukaku is the most expensive player of all time and is NOT worth the cost.  Tom's OBT is the bad driving epidemic. Tom officially blows a gasket when he gets into his trials and tribulations on the road. The audacity of some people to use 2 spots for one car, truly sickening behavior.  For Episode 13’s Meat, we get into some MLB 2nd Half Storylines that we’re keeping our eyes on. We get into some statistical accomplishments such as Ohtani’s dominance, Acuñas continued greatness and how he can surpass the great Rickey Henderson, Arraez’s unlikely quest to hit .400. We also discuss the Braves organizational brilliance. The Twins and Guardians mediocrity, The Diamondbacks, Orioles, and Reds not so shocking success. The Yankees, Mets, Astros, and Dodgers are no longer MLB’s elite? We leave no stone unturned. As always, we finish up with everyone's favorite segment, Random Awards and our newest segment Last Take Worst Take. Join us for Episode 13 of the Breaks-down as we break down the latest in sports and provide our insights. Don't miss out on the latest news, analysis, hot takes, comedy, and stupidity. Like, Review, Comment, Subscribe, Etc. Enjoy Episode 13 of The Breaks-down. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:00) – MLB All-Star Game(0:03:00) – DeAndre Hopkins to the Titans(0:05:15) – Jets and Hard Knocks(0:09:01) - Transfer Rumors and Soccer News(0:17:26) - Wimbledon(0:20:20) – Adam’s OBT – Lukaku is Adam’s Enemy(0:27:35) – Tom’s OBT – Bad drivers are the bane of Tom’s existence(0:34:52) - Shohei Ohtani and MLB 2nd Half Storylines Discussion(0:57:19) – Random Awards(1:09:15) – Last Take Worst Take

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Breaks-down Podcast! As always, we've got a random assortment of topics for your listening and/or viewing pleasure. We start it off with a little bit of housekeeping and discuss the latest news in sports, including the Chiefsaholic saga and how a serial bank robber may be a part of Chiefs history forever. We then get into Adam and Tom's One Big Thing for the week. Adam's OBT is the NBA's new in-season tournament and why he thinks people's opinions on it are wrong. As well as why it WILL impact players' legacies. Tom's OBT the future of baseball, and MLB's failure to market its players. Tom offers some fixes and weighs the pros and cons. Side Note: It's ridiculous that the Home Run Derby was on a Monday and the All-Star Game was on a Tuesday. Someone in the scheduling department needs a new job.  And now, for a dose of nostalgia - we've got a draft of the coolest sports video games covers. We'll be waxing nostalgic on the classic covers and our personal experiences with these games growing up. From Backyard Baseball, NBA 2K9, and Madden 97, to the challenge of Fight Night Round 4, it's sure to bring back memories. As always, we finish up with everyone's favorite segment, Random Awards. Join us for Episode 12 of the Breaks-down as we break down these captivating topics and provide our insights. Don't miss out on the latest sports news, analysis, hot takes, and stupidity. Like, Review, Comment, Subscribe, Etc. Enjoy Episode 12 of The Breaks-down.  --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:00) - Housekeeping and Intro(0:17:02) - Tom's OBT: MLB's Failures and All-Star Weekend(0:27:17) - Ad's OBT: NBA's New in-Season Tournament (if you hate it you're wrong)(0:37:30) - Coolest Sports Video Game Cover Draft(0:58:50) - Everyone's Favorite Segment: Random Awards

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Breaks-down Podcast! In this episode, we have an exciting lineup of topics to discuss, covering everything from hot dogs to ESPN Layoffs to NBA Free Agency.  First up, we do a little housekeeping and get into Domingo German's perfect game and the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. We discuss Joey Chestnut suckin' down some hot dogs, Kobiyashi, and the bowler hat man who was getting everyone hype. Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition is must see TV, it's downright disgusting and sometimes hard to watch, but still, it's incredible. We finish up housekeeping with a little bit of USMNT and soccer chat about the latest transfer market news. Next, we discuss the downfall of ESPN, the future of sports TV, and the recent layoffs at ESPN, a topic that has been making headlines in the sports broadcasting industry. We get into who we think is untouchable even though ESPN claims there are no "sacrificial lambs". SVP, Stephen A, Wilbon, and Pat McAfee are all untouchable and that's just scratching the surface.  Next up, is an NBA Free Agency Buy, Sell, or Hold. We touch on the major moves that have reshaped the landscape of THIS LEAGUE. We also discuss the rule changes that the NBA is testing out in Summer League, the flopping technical foul and the new challenge system. As always, everyone's favorite segment, Random Awards. We give out the Like Mike Shoes Award, the Forgotten Unicorn Award, the John Collins Award, and the Junk Drawer Award. Maybe our most contentious award segment ever, as Tom and Adam were just nowhere close to being on the same page. Not even in the same book for some of this segment. Lastly, we finish up with some NBA Jersey Sales Trivia. Join us for Episode 11 of the Breaks-down Podcast as we break down these captivating topics and provide our expert insights. Don't miss out on the latest sports news, analysis, and trivia. Like, Review, Comment, Subscribe, Etc. Enjoy Episode 11 of The Breaks-down.   --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:06) - Perfect Game and Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest(0:13:45) - Transfer Market News and USMNT(0:18:39) - NBA Rule Changes and ESPN Layoffs(0:32:23) - Future of Sports Media and NBA(0:39:41) - Buy, Sell, Hold NBA Free Agency(0:48:36) - Buy, Sell, Hold NBA Free Agency (Continued)(1:02:49) - Random Awards(1:19:32) - Jersey Sales Trivia

Join us for this weeks wide-ranging episode covering a wide variety of sports and sporting news. We start it up with everything NBA, from draft and trade rumors to analysis, updates, and insights around the league. We kick off by discussing the recent Shams lawsuit and the rivalry between Shams and Woj. We've got some NBA Draft discussions, looking at the potential of Scoot Henderson, Bilal Koulibaly, and Jordan Hawkins. We also touch on the impact of the Marcus Smart trade on the Grizzlies, and the Rockets' new situation with the additions of Ime Udoka, Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, and Jalen Green. After some NBA Housekeeping, we get into Adam and Tom's One Big Thing.  Before we get into the "Meat" of the episode, we examine the pressure of playing in New York, specifically focusing on the "pinstripes are heavy" narrative and its impact on player performance.  For our "Meat", we've got another fun and funny Draft. This week's draft was of Failed Sports Siblings. In other words, siblings of professional sports figures who have lived in their siblings' shadows. As always, we finish up with Random Awards, and Trivia.  Rest in Peace Ryan Mallett --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:06) - Housekeeping(0:10:10) - NBA Draft Analysis and Updates(0:19:21) - NBA Free Agency Updates and Players(0:27:37) - Pressure of Playing in New York(0:38:58) - Failed Sports Siblings Draft(0:59:40) - Random Awards(1:04:12) - Random Trivia

We're back from our buddy's bachelor party in Nashville, and even though Tom's voice is still recovering, we've got an action-packed episode in store for you!  In today's episode, we'll not only give you a recap of our trip, but also discuss our top-15 NBA players of all time, the Bradley Beal trade, and the decline of the "big three" in the NBA. Plus, we'll cover the highly anticipated NBA draft, examining top prospects like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller, and how teams like the Hornets and Trail Blazers could benefit from their addition. But wait, there's more! We're also diving into the world of soccer, exploring the recent success of the US Men's National Team and the return of our enemy Gregg Berhalter.  To round out this episode, we've got awards and trivia. You won't want to miss it, so join us for another fun episode that covers it all!

This week we've got another fun episode. We start off with our predictions for the highly anticipated Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Nuggets and the Heat. Followed up with Adam's One Big Thing, the impact of Messi's transfer to the MLS, and how this could contribute to the league's legitimacy and even compare it's impact on US Soccer to the impact of the newest US striker Folarin Balogun. We follow it up with Tom's One Big Thing, the topic of Saquon Barkley's contract negotiations, running back contracts in general, and why paying them big money is not a sustainable solution for teams. Next up is our Biggest Momentum Killers Draft and as always, we finish with our Random Weekly Awards Segment. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:10) - Intro and NBA Finals Game 5 Predictions/Thoughts(0:07:14) - Adam's OBT: Messi to the MLS! Bonus: US Soccer Talk(0:19:39) - Tom's OBT: Saquon Barkley and the RB Contract Conundrum(0:29:07) - Adam and Tom Draft their Top 5 Momentum Killers in Sports(0:46:20) - Everyone's Favorite Segment - Random Awards

Get ready for an action-packed discussion as we tackle the staggering $643 million deal that lured Karim Benzema away from Real Madrid and into Saudi Arabia's open arms. Will this jaw-dropping sum attract other high-profile athletes to make similar moves in the future? We also pay homage to the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he hangs up his cleats after an iconic 22-year career, reflecting on his incredible achievements and the lasting impact he has left on the sport.  Join us as we welcome our special guest, Mike Frey AKA Mikey Caps, the founder/owner of 528 Collectibles. Mike shares the captivating story of how his passion for collecting led him to create his thriving business. We discuss the future of the hobby and the potential for partnerships with Fanatics and athletes to help retain collectors, diving into Mike's insights on the unique brand of 528 and his thoughts on the potential growth of soccer, UFC, F1, and WWE sports card markets. Finally, we touch on various trading card markets for offensive and defensive players, debate the value of different rookie cards, and discuss the Michael Jordan Flu Game sneakers and the potential of Mike buying them for our podcast studio. As always, we end the episode with Awards and Trivia. Don't miss this all-encompassing episode that spans the worlds of soccer, collectibles, and more!

[Jim Nantz voice] “Hello friends” On this week’s podcast: Celtics/Heat Narratives Judge vs. Ohtani MLB Hall of Fame Nonsense (Put A-Rod in the Hall) Jaylen Brown NBA Housekeeping/Finals Preview Awards and Trivia Enjoy!

[Jim Nantz voice] “Hello friends” On this week’s podcast: Sizeable opening talking points (naming rights still available)Association discussion (Celts dead)AwardsTrivia Enjoy!

[Jim Nantz voice] - "Hello friends"   On this weeks episode:   - Adam and Tom open with their big talking points of the week - NBA talk on the heels of Celtics-Sixers game 7 - Awards of the week (bonus 2x per!) - Trivia