Fired Up!

Fired Up! is back with a loaded championship-week episode.

This week, the Fire Brigade starts at the track with the Belmont Stakes, breaking down one of horse racing’s biggest events and the major storylines surrounding this year’s race.

Then, we head to the course for The Memorial Tournament, one of the premier stops on the PGA Tour schedule, with plenty to discuss from Muirfield Village and another big week in golf.

After that, the show shifts to the ice for the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. We talk through the biggest storylines, key players, momentum swings, and what could decide who lifts the Cup.

Finally, we close things out on the hardwood with the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. We break down the matchup, the biggest questions, and what each team needs to do to win the championship.

In this episode:

Belmont Stakes
The crew opens the show by discussing one of the biggest horse racing events of the year and the storylines surrounding this year’s race.

The Memorial Tournament
Next, we move to golf and talk about The Memorial, Muirfield Village, and the players and storylines that stood out from one of the sport’s biggest non-major events.

Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights
Then, we get into the Stanley Cup Final matchup between Carolina and Vegas, including the biggest series storylines, key players, and what could swing the championship.

NBA Finals: Knicks vs. Spurs
To wrap up the main topics, we dive into the NBA Finals matchup between New York and San Antonio, including the biggest storylines, star power, and championship questions.

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Fired Up! is back.

After a long break, the Fire Brigade returns with a refreshed version of the show and a full slate of major sports topics. In this episode, we jump into the latest NBA coaching news, break down the Eastern and Western Conference Finals in both the NBA and NHL, and check in on the MLB regular season as the summer stretch starts to heat up.

In this episode:

Jason Kidd Fired by the Dallas Mavericks
We react to the Mavericks moving on from Jason Kidd and what the decision could mean for Dallas moving forward.

NBA Playoffs: Eastern & Western Conference Finals
We break down the final four teams left in the NBA Playoffs, the biggest storylines, and who has the best shot to reach the Finals.

NHL Playoffs: Eastern & Western Conference Finals
We shift to the ice and discuss the NHL’s final four, the most interesting matchups, and which teams look built for a Stanley Cup run.

MLB Regular Season Check-In
We close things out with a look around Major League Baseball, including early surprises, disappointments, and teams to watch as the season continues.

Thanks for listening to Fired Up! You can find this episode and the rest of the podcast on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and more. Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes, clips, previews, and show announcements.

The Fire Brigade started the show by filling our listeners in on the current state of affairs in the MLB playoffs! (01:06)

Next, the gang headed to the basketball court to discuss the recent announcement by Derrick Rose to retire from the NBA officially. (19:37)

Sticking with the NBA, we recapped the major trade between the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves. (27:47)

Then, the crew switched to the NFL to preview the NFC West Division by giving you a run-down on where each team in the division will land by season end. (37:26)

The show ended with the Fire Brigade previewing/predicting Week 7's top college football games. (52:55)

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The Fire Brigade started the show by previewing this week's NASCAR Cup Series race as the playoff pool has been trimmed from 16 to 12 drivers. (01:18)

Next, the gang headed to the baseball diamond to discuss the upcoming start of the MLB playoffs. (07:22)

Then, the crew switched to the NFL to preview the AFC West Division by giving you a run-down on where each team in the division will land by season end. (22:40)

The show ended with the Fire Brigade recapping our Week 4 college football games of the week from last week's episode and previewing/predicting Week 5's top college football games. (41:10)

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The Fire Brigade started the show by discussing the recent announcements by four Moutain West conference teams to join the Pac-12! (01:23)

Next, the crew switched to the NFL to preview the NFC South Division by giving you a run-down on where each team in the division will land by season end. (13:24)

The show ended with the Fire Brigade recapping our Week 3 college football games of the week from last week's episode and previewing/predicting Week 4's top college football games. (29:30)

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The Fire Brigade started the show by previewing UFC 306 live from the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada! (01:17)

Next, the gang discussed the recent extension of the Dallas Cowboys QB, Dak Prescott, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL. (13:01)

Then, the crew stuck with the NFL to preview the AFC South Division by giving you a run-down on where each team in the division will land by season end. (21:46)

The show ended with the Fire Brigade recapping our Week 2 college football games of the week from last week's episode and previewing/predicting Week 3's top college football games. (38:55)

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The Fire Brigade started the show by previewing the round of 16 NASCAR Cup Series playoff races beginning this weekend! (01:25)

Next, the gang discussed the recent extensions signed by star WRs, CeeDee Lamb and Brandon Aiyuk, with their respective teams. (08:11)

Then, the crew stuck with the NFL to preview the NFC North Division by giving you a run-down on where each team in the division will land by season end. (21:35)

The show ended with the Fire Brigade recapping our Week 1 college football games of the week from last week's episode and previewing/predicting Week 2's top college football games. (35:24)

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The Fire Brigade started the show by weighing in on the recent announcement by longtime Cincinnati Reds' first basemen, Joey Votto, to retire! (01:18)

Next, the crew headed to the football field to preview the NFL's AFC North Division by giving you a run-down on where each team in the division will land by season end. (09:49)

The show ended with the Fire Brigade previewing/predicting Week 1's top college football games. (29:27)

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The Fire Brigade started the show by giving our thoughts on matchups to watch out for after the NBA released its regular season schedule for all 30 teams! (01:27)

Next, the crew headed to the football field to highlight our reactions to the preseason college football AP poll rankings. (15:48)

Then, the gang switched things up by filling you in on the recent trade between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots. (33:07)

The show ended with the Fire Brigade previewing the NFL's NFC East Division by giving you a run-down on where each team in the division will land by season end. (41:02)

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

The Fire Brigade started the show by previewing this weekend's upcoming UFC 305 event from down under in Perth, Australia! (01:22)

Next, the crew headed over to the race track to discuss the current state of affairs in the NASCAR realm. (11:33)

Then, the gang switched things up by filling you in on the MLB playoff picture and giving our thoughts on who will win the World Series, take home the MVP awards, and more! (18:21)

The show ended with the Fire Brigade previewing the NFL's AFC East Division by giving you a run-down on where each team in the division will land by season end. (42:58)

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