Fired Up!

Fired Up! - Episode 54

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off talking about the results from the PGA Tour's inaugural Player Impact Program! (00:54)

Next, the show switched to the baseball diamond with a quick rundown of the current lockout details and the future of the MLB season this year. (05:30)

Our focus then shifted to the octagon to preview some of the big fights for the upcoming UFC 272 event live from Las Vegas. (12:20)

Then, we moved over to college basketball to recap some of the major conferences' regular-season standings and end-of-year awards.  We run down the Big Ten, the Big East, the Big 12, the ACC, the Pac 12, and the SEC. (18:20)

We wrapped up the show with our analysis and picks for our five college basketball games of the week. (45:58)

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Fired Up! - Episode 53

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with a quick recap of NBA All-Star festivities from Cleveland, Ohio! (00:54)

Next, the show switched to the asphalt with a quick rundown of how the drivers fared at the 1st regular season NASCAR race at the Daytona 500. (13:06)

Our focus then shifted to the college football ranks with some discussion about the recent extensions of head coaches, Luke Fickell at Cincinnati & Jim Harbaugh at Michigan. (18:19)

Then, we moved over to college basketball to talk about the revealing of the Top 16 seeds in this year's NCAA tournament if it were to start today. (24:50)

Continuing with college basketball, the panel played the game of In or Out, where we gave our arguments for teams that are on the bubble to potentially make or miss the NCAA tournament next month. (32:40)

We wrapped up the show with our analysis and picks for our five college basketball games of the week. (45:13)

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Fired Up! - Episode 52

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with a quick recap of Super Bowl 56.  From there we have a couple of follow-up topics with whether or not we thought the Cincinnati Bengals would be back in the Super Bowl next year and if Matthew Stafford is a lock for the Hall of Fame after winning his 1st Super Bowl ring! (00:54)

Next, the show switched to the asphalt with some talk about the 1st NASCAR race of the 2022 regular season kicking off this weekend in Daytona. (12:53)

Our focus then shifted to the NBA with some discussion around the winners & losers after the NBA trade deadline last week. (19:42)

Continuing with the NBA the guys talked about the upcoming NBA All-Star weekend live from Cleveland, Ohio.  We dive into who will win each of the skill competitions, some snubs & surprises from the All-Star team selections, and who will ultimately win the NBA All-Star game between Team LeBron and Team Durant. (30:52)

We wrapped up the show with our analysis and picks for our five college basketball games of the week. (44:29)

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Fired Up! - Episode 51

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with some of the recent head coaching hires for the Houston Texans, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Miami Dolphins, the Minnesota Vikings, and the New Orleans Saints! (00:51)

Next, the show stuck with the NFL with a few predictions for the end of regular season honors.  That's right the crew picked their favorites for MVP, Coach of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, and finally Defensive Rookie of the Year. (16:43)

Continuing in the NFL the guys previewed Super Bowl 56 between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams. (29:00)

Our focus then shifted to the octagon to talk a little bit about UFC 271. (35:20)

We wrapped up the show with our analysis and picks for our five college basketball games of the week. (40:33)

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Fired Up! - Episode 50

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with the recent retirement of former New England Patriots & Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB, Tom Brady. with a quick recap of the AFC & NFC Championship playoff games in the NFL! (01:12)

Next, the show stuck with the NFL with a quick recap of the AFC & NFC Championship playoff games in the NFL! (07:04)

Continuing in the NFL the guys talked about some of the recent head coaching hires for the Chicago Bears, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants, and the Las Vegas Raiders. (12:54)

Our focus then shifted overseas with some discussion about the upcoming Winter Olympics live from Beijing, China. (26:58)

Afterward, we moved to the ice with some insight into the NHL All-Star Weekend festivities. (30:47)

The show doesn't stop there, as we discuss the 1st preseason race in NASCAR from a unique venue, LA Memorial Coliseum. (33:57)

We wrapped up the show with our analysis and picks for our five college basketball games of the week. (39:11)

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Fired Up! - Episode 49

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with a quick recap of the NFL Divisional Round playoff games!

Next, the show stuck with the NFL to analyze the upcoming AFC and NFC Championship playoff games!

Then, the guys talked about the sudden announcement out of the New Orleans Saints camp with their head coach, Sean Payton, stepping away from the team.

Our focus then shifted over to the baseball diamond with the recent news of Boston Red Sox great, David Ortiz, being elected in the baseball Hall of Fame.

Afterward, we shifted to the ice with a midseason review of the current NHL regular seasons.  We give you our picks for Stanley Cup champ(s), MVP(s), most surprising team(s), and most disappointing team(s).

We wrapped up the show with our analysis and picks for our five college basketball games of the week.

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Fired Up! - Episode 48

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with a preview of UFC 270, live from California!

Next, the show shifted our focus to the football field with an analysis of the upcoming NFL Divisional Round playoff games this weekend.

Then, we stuck with football and talked about the recent head coaches being fired from the Texans, the Giants, the Dolphins, the Bears, the Vikings, the Jaguars, the Raiders, and the Broncos.

Afterward, the guys talked about the midway point in the NBA season. We talked about our picks to be NBA champions, to win MVP, the most surprising team(s), and the most disappointing team(s) halfway through the season.

We wrapped up the show with our analysis and picks for the five college basketball games of the week.

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Fired Up! - Episode 47

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with a review of the college football New Year's Day bowl games as well as a quick recap of the two college football playoff semifinal games!

Next, the show shifted our focus to the basketball court with the news that the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for point guard, Rajon Rondo.

Then, we stuck with basketball and talked about the recent hiring of longtime San Antonio Spurs assistant, Becky Hammon, to be the next head coach of the WNBA, Las Vegas Aces.

Afterward, the guys talked about the final week of the NFL regular season.  This included discussion around who will fill the final spots in the playoffs, matchups to watch for in the 1st round of the playoffs, etc.

We wrapped up the show with a roundtable about the upcoming college football national championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Fired Up! - Episode 46

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with a review of the AFC/NFC Pro Bowl rosters for this year's NFL Pro Bowl in Las Vegas!  The crew gives you some of their biggest surprises and snubs from the list.

Next, the guys talked about the recent talks surrounding the possibility of the NBA adding a mid-season tournament.  We provide some insight on the possible format, whether it is a good idea or bad idea, and more.

Then, the show shifted our focus to the football field to talk about some major college football bowl games taking place on New Year's Day.

We stuck with football and previewed the two College Football Playoff Semifinal matchups.  We go inside the matchups, give you players to watch for, and who will come out on top.

Finally, we wrapped up with the heartbreaking passing of NFL legend, John Madden.

Last, by not least, the Fired Up! podcast is hosting a College Football Bowl Mania challenge and can be found by clicking on this link. The challenge is free to enter and we are giving away a grand prize to whoever finishes in 1st place.  Even if you know nothing about college football, please still join in on the action!

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Fired Up! - Episode 45

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with a quick recap of the PNC Championship and Tiger/Charlie Woods impressive run at this past weekend's golf tournament!

Next, the guys talked about the recent firing of Jacksonville Jaguars head football coach, Urban Meyer.  We discuss what the Jags should be looking for in their next head coach and who is available to take over going forward.

Then, the show shifted our focus to the hardwood giving you our recap of our major college basketball games from this past weekend.

We stuck with basketball and previewed the upcoming NBA Christmas Day matchups.  We go inside the matchups, give you players who won't be playing for their respective teams, and who will come out on top.

Finally, we wrapped up with a little more NFL talk with the recent injury news out of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers camp and a few more NFL coaches that might be on the hot seat for being fired at the end of the season.

Last, by not least, the Fired Up! podcast is hosting a College Football Bowl Mania challenge and can be found by clicking on this link. The challenge is free to enter and we are giving away a grand prize to whoever finishes in 1st place.  Even if you know nothing about college football, please still join in on the action!

If you enjoyed the show, please give us a follow on our Podbean page in order to tune in live next week.  Also, follow us on Facebook or on Instagram to stay up to date about upcoming shows, contests, and more!