Fired Up!

Fired Up! - Episode 74

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started talking about the NASCAR Cup playoffs after the list of drivers being trimmed to 12! (00:58) 

Then, the team switched it up and headed over to the tennis courts to discuss the recent announcement by Roger Federer that he will be retiring from professional tennis after this weekend's Laver Cup. (08:00)

Next, the crew headed over to the ice rink to fill you in on a couple of NHL players hanging up their skates.  That's right P.K. Subban and Zdeno Chara have announced they are retiring from professional hockey. (13:46)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Bridage's recapping of last week's biggest college football games and then previewed Week 4's upcoming games!  We give you our predictions, players to watch, and more for 5 of the top matchups on Saturday. (20:43)

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Fired Up! - Episode 73

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started talking about the new rule changes coming to the MLB for the 2023 season! (00:52) 

Then, the team switched it up to the gridiron to discuss the extension of current Clemson head football coach, Dabo Swinney. (12:55)

Next, the crew stuck with college football to provide you with their take on the firing of former Nebraska head coach, Scott Frost. (20:00)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Bridage's recapping last week's biggest college football games and then previewed Week 3's upcoming games!  We give you our predictions, players to watch, and more for 5 of the top matchups on Saturday. (31:50)

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Fired Up! - Episode 72

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off talking about the big UFC fight happening this weekend in Las Vegas! (01:20)

Then, the team switched it up to the basketball court to discuss the recent trade of All-Star guard, Donovan Mitchell, to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (06:50)

Next, the crew headed over to the gridiron to fill you in on the massive contract extension that QB Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos agreed to. (14:17)

Afterward, the gang stuck in the NFL to preview the 1st regular season game of the year between the Buffalo Bills and the Super Bowl defending champs, Los Angeles Rams. (19:22)

Later, the group gave their input on the recent decision by the College Football Playoff board members to expand the number of playoff teams from 4 to 12. (26:18)

The show wrapped up with The Fire Brigade's recapped last week's biggest games and then previewed Week 2's upcoming games! We give you our predictions, players to watch, and more for 5 of the top matchups on Saturday. (35:19)

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Fired Up! - Episode 71

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off talking about the upcoming start of this year's edition of the NASCAR Cup playoffs! (01:09)

Then, the team switched it up to the baseball diamond to check in on the MLB playoff races. (09:25)

Next, the team headed over to the gridiron to debate a burning sports question that was submitted by one of our loyal listeners. (26:45)

The show wrapped up with The Fire Brigade's insight on college football's Week 1 biggest games! We give you our predictions, players to watch, and more for 5 of the top matchups on Saturday. (36:26)

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Fired Up! - Episode 70

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off recapping this year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest! (00:57)

Then, the team switched it up to talk about the recent news out of Brooklyn, the news that Kevin Durant wants to be traded. (06:44)

Next, the team headed over to the gridiron to talk about the recent moves by USC and UCLA to join the Big 10 for all athletic programs starting in 2024. (17:45)

Afterward, the crew stuck with football to recap the inaugural USFL Championship Game between the Birmingham Stallions and the Philadelphia Stars. (26:57)

The football topics continued with a discussion about the recent trade of former Cleveland Browns QB, Baker Mayfield, going to the Carolina Panthers. (33:59)

We wrapped up the show by getting ready for the upcoming start of the NFL regular season by previewing one of the divisions.  We started in the AFC East and gave our take on how the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets seasons might play out this year. (38:05)

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Fired Up! - Episode 69

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off talking about the upcoming UFC 276 event, live from Las Vegas! (01:23)

Then, the team switched it over to one of America's oldest competitions, the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. (09:11)

Next, the team headed over to the ice gridiron to analyze the championship game of the reboot season in the USFL. (17:52)

Afterward, the crew stuck ran on over to talk about numerous topics in the NBA.  We dived into the details surrounding the recent NBA Draft, Kyrie Irving & Russell Westbrook staying put with their respective teams, and the Utah Jazz hiring their next head coach. (26:03)

We wrapped up the show with the panel recapping the Colorado Avalanche's impressive NHL Stanley Cup championship run. (54:40)

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Fired Up! - Episode 68

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off recapping the exciting finish at this year's US Open golf tournament! (00:58)

Then, the team switched it over to the gridiron to talk about Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE, Rob Gronkowski's 2nd retirement from the NFL. (12:40)

Next, the team headed over to the ice rink to discuss the hiring of former Columbus Blue Jackets head coach, John Tortorella, landing a new head coaching job with the Philadelphia Flyers. (21:41)

Afterward, the crew stuck with hockey by analyzing the NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning.  We dive deep into the matchup and give you some insight into how the rest of the series will play out. (28:04)

We wrapped up the show with the panel recapping the Golden State Warriors' impressive NBA Finals championship run. (36:10)

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Fired Up! - Episode 67

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off recapping the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes! (01:12)

Then, the team teed it up on the golf course to discuss the upcoming US Open golf tournament. (07:33)

Next, the team switched to the gridiron to talk about the two recent LA Ram extensions with both Aaron Donald and Cooper Kupp getting big paydays. (15:05)

Afterward, the crew analyzed the NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning.  We dive deep into the matchup and give you some players to watch for in this exciting series. (25:41)

Later, the guys talk about the upcoming NBA Draft and give you some insight on who the Top 7 teams might take with their picks. (31:43)

We wrapped up the show with the panel analyzing the NBA Finals and giving our predictions for who will take home the Larry O'Brien trophy. (44:36)

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Fired Up! - Episode 66

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off recapping the sixth edition of The Match! (01:22)

Then, the team stuck with golf to discuss Billy Horschel's dominant performance at this year's Memorial golf tournament. (04:45)

Next, the team switched to the horse track to fill you in on the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes. (11:14)

After, the guys hopped into the octagon to give you a preview of UFC 275 live from Singapore. (15:23)

Thereafter, the gang talked about the recent firings of former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi, and former Los Angeles Angels manager, Joe Maddon. (20:47)

Afterward, the crew discussed the current NHL playoff matchups for the Eastern & Western conferences.  We skate through the Eastern & Western Conference Finals and predict who will be advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. (26:32)

Later, the guys talk about the upcoming NBA Draft and give you some insight on who the Top 7 teams might take with their picks. (32:46)

We continued the show with the panel analyzing the NBA Finals and giving our predictions for who will take home the Larry O'Brien trophy. (45:32)

The show wrapped up some discussion around the new LIV golf league that is starting up and having its first golf tournament of the season this weekend. (51:25)

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Fired Up! - Episode 65

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off talking about the sixth edition of The Match!  That's right Brady & Rodgers vs. Mahomes & Allen going at it on the golf course. (00:54)

Then, the team stuck with golf to discuss the upcoming The Memorial golf tournament live from Dublin, Ohio. (08:00)

Next, the team burned rubber to talk about the inaugural NASCAR race this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway.  (15:48)

Afterward, the crew discussed the current NHL playoff matchups for both the Eastern & Western conferences.  We skate through the Eastern & Western Conference Finals and predict who will be advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. (21:02)

Later, the guys talk about the recent head coaching hire for the Los Angeles Lakers, former Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, Darvin Ham. (29:40)

We wrapped up the show with the panel analyzing the NBA Finals and giving our predictions for who will take home the Larry O'Brien trophy. (37:07)

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