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Sports, Not Fiction

Sports, Not Fiction

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The podcast where you'll get fair, constructive sports criticism, analysis and maybe some blatant ignorance just for the fun of it.

In this podcast we'll be discussing current sports topics, historical sports facts, debates, and maybe even some life advice.

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Episodes
  • One foot in the grave… (Ep. #108)
    Feb 11 2026

    On this episode the guys recap Super Bowl 60 and the Seahawks are champs. Seattle takes down New England 29–13 behind an MVP night from Kenneth Walker and a defense that racked up six sacks, two picks, and a touchdown. We hit the big moments, Bad Bunny's halftime show, and all the headlines from around the league, plus our season awards including Stafford (MVP), Garrett (DPOY), and JSN (OPOY).

    Then the NBA trade deadline chaos: the Bulls blow it up, the Knicks add Alvarado, Giannis stays in Milwaukee, and All-Star Weekend goes full content mode.

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    57 mins
  • It rubs me the wrong way (Ep. #107)
    Feb 4 2026

    On this episode the NFL offseason is already in full chaos. A wave of firings hits the league as the Bills, Ravens, Dolphins, Falcons, Browns, Cardinals, Raiders, Giants, and Titans all move on from their head coaches. New eras begin just as quickly, with the Giants landing Jim Harbaugh, the Titans hiring Robert Saleh, the Falcons turning to Kevin Stefanski, the Ravens bringing in Jesse Minter, the Cardinals adding Matt LaFleur, and the Raiders handing the reins to Klint Kubiak.

    On the field, the Conference Championships delivered two wildly different games. The Patriots survived the Broncos 10–7 in a second-half blizzard with no points scored after halftime, while Seattle edged the Rams 31–27 in a goal-line stand thriller to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. We also break down season honors and debates, including MVP picks for Stafford and Maye, Myles Garrett for DPOY, stacked OPOY candidates like JSN, Puka, CMC, and Bijan, and the top rookies making noise. Plus, Hall of Fame frustration continues with Belichick, Kraft, and Eli Manning still on the outside looking in.

    Over in the NBA, headlines heat up as the trade deadline approaches. The Grizzlies face ownership controversy, Jarrett Jackson Jr. heads to Utah, Conley and Ivey land in Chicago, Giannis is sidelined 4–6 weeks amid trade rumors. The Cavs and The Clippers pull off a trade involving James Harden and Darius Garland!

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    48 mins
  • Give me back my Sack (Ep. #106)
    Jan 21 2026

    On this episode the guys discuss how the NFL season flips on its head as Black Monday brings a wave of coaching changes. The Bills, Ravens, Dolphins, Falcons, Browns, Cardinals, Raiders, Giants, and Titans all clean house. New regimes are already in place, with the Giants hiring Jim Harbaugh, the Dolphins bringing in Shefley, the Titans landing Robert Saleh, and the Falcons turning to Kevin Stefanski. We also look at the biggest disappointments of the season as the Chiefs, Ravens, Lions, and Buccaneers all miss the playoffs after entering the year with high expectations.

    Then it's time for a full playoff breakdown. Wild Card Weekend delivers instant classics, including the Rams edging the Panthers, the Bears outlasting the Packers, the Bills surviving Jacksonville, and the Seahawks shocking the 49ers. The Divisional Round turns even crazier with Denver upsetting Buffalo in overtime, Seattle blowing out San Francisco, and the Patriots handling Houston. Now, the Conference Championships are set: Patriots at Broncos and Rams at Seahawks, with Super Bowl spots on the line.

    On the NBA front, the trade market heats up as Trae Young is dealt to Washington for CJ McCollum in a salary-dump move, Karl-Anthony Towns finds himself in rumor territory, the Knicks continue to slide, and the Bulls appear close to blowing it all up.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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