Fired Up!

Fired Up! - Episode 104

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by giving our take on the recent firing of the Columbus Blue Jackets head coach, Brad Larsen! (01:04)

Then, the guys stuck with hockey to preview the 1st round of the NHL playoffs. We go inside the numbers for each of the 1st round matchups. (09:35)

Next, the group talked about the upcoming NFL Draft.  We give you our take on who the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and Detroit Lions will take with the #4, #5, and #6 overall picks. (34:45)

Afterward, the crew gave our picks for who will take home this year's NBA regular season awards hardware. (43:16)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade continuing our discussion of the 1st round of the NBA playoffs.  We discuss matchups, players to watch, and give our picks for who will be moving on to the next round. (58:44)

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Fired Up! - Episode 103

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by recapping Jon Rahm's impressive performance at this year's Masters golf tournament! (01:08)

Then, the guys headed over to the football field to discuss the return of the USFL for their 2nd season. (11:36)

Next, the crew stuck with football to give you insight into the recent signing of Odell Beckham Jr. with the Baltimore Ravens. (20:57)

Afterward, the group talked about the upcoming NFL Draft.  We give you our take on who the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals will take with the #1, #2, and #3 overall picks. (31:03) 

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs.  We discuss matchups, players to watch, and give our picks for who will be moving on to the next round. (40:55)

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Fired Up! - Episode 102

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by recapping the Final Four and National Championship games in college basketball! (00:58)

Then, the guys headed over to the ice to discuss the current state of the NHL playoff race. (11:30)

Next, the crew teed off with some golf talk to preview this year's edition of The Master's golf tournament. (32:34)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade giving you some insight on UFC 287 taking place this weekend live from Miami, Florida. (43:40)

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Fired Up! - Episode 101

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by filling you in on the current state of the NBA playoff race with only a few regular season games left! (00:52)

Then, the guys headed over to the college ranks to talk about a couple of head coaching changes.  Rick Pitino has gone from Iona to St. John's and Tobin Anderson went from Fairleigh Dickinson to Iona. (25:01)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade recapping the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds of the NCAA Tournament.  We give you our surprise team(s), disappointing team(s), biggest winners, and biggest losers.  We then discussed the Final Four matchups between Florida Atlantic/San Diego State, Miami/Connecticut and eventually pick our national champion. (40:41)

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Fired Up! - Episode 100

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by recapping the recent trade of Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins! (01:12)

Then, the guys stuck with the NFL to discuss the signing by the Las Vegas Raiders of QB Jimmy Garoppolo. (07:45)

Next, the crew continued with NFL free-agency news by giving you the low down on the trade of former Las Vegas Raiders TE, Darren Waller, to the New York Giants. (15:41)

Finishing the NFL talk, we look at the release of Dallas Cowboys RB, Ezekiel Elliott, from the team that drafted him seven seasons ago. (21:50)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade recapping the 1st and 2nd rounds of the NCAA Tournament.  We give you our surprise team(s), disappointing team(s), biggest winners, and biggest losers.  We then discussed each of the regions to give you insight into who will be advancing in the Sweet 16 and then eventually to the Final Four. (29:19)

Last but not least, the Fired Up! podcast is hosting a March Madness Bracket Challenge which can be found on this link. The challenge is free to enter and we are giving prizes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  Even if you know nothing about basketball, please still join in on the action!

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!

Fired Up! - Episode 99

First, we want to give a big shoutout to one of our listeners who joined the show as a special guest, Kyle Mathey. 

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by previewing the upcoming UFC 286 event live from London, England! (01:29)

Then, the guys talked about the recent news that the Chicago Bears have agreed to trade the #1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers. (07:26)

Next, the crew headed over to the hardwood to discuss the recent firing of former Georgetown men's basketball coach, Patrick Ewing. (15:43)

Sticking with college basketball the gang recapped Jim Boeheim's legendary coaching career at Syracuse after he announced that he is retiring at the end of the season. (20:29)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade analyzing the Selection Sunday committee's choices for who made it into this year's edition of March Madness.  We then discussed each of the regions in the bracket to help you pick your perfect bracket. (26:23)

Last but not least, the Fired Up! podcast is hosting a March Madness Bracket Challenge which can be found by clicking on this link. The challenge is free to enter and we are giving prizes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  Even if you know nothing about basketball, please still join in on the action!

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!

Fired Up! - Episode 98

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by giving our take on the recent signing of former Las Vegas Raiders QB, Derek Carr, with the New Orleans Saints. (01:13)

Then, the guys previewed the upcoming PLAYERS Championship golf tournament this weekend. (10:23)

Next, the crew went to the ice rink to review the 3/4 mark of the NHL regular season.  We give our picks for possible NHL champs, MVP candidates, and what teams are hot and what teams are not. (19:03)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade recapping our five college basketball games of the week from last week. (35:51)

Last but not least, the Fired Up! podcast is hosting a March Madness Bracket Challenge which can be found by clicking on this link. The challenge is free to enter and we are giving prizes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  Even if you know nothing about basketball, please still join in on the action!

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!

Fired Up! - Episode 97

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by giving our take on the recent release of former Washington Commanders QB, Carson Wentz! (01:18)

Then, the guys talked about the major extension that Padres star 3B, Manny Machado, recently received from San Diego. (09:50)

Next, the crew went to the octagon to preview this weekend's UFC 285 event. (16:35)

Afterward, the team headed over to the hardwood to discuss the recent firing of former Atlanta Hawks head coach, Nate McMillan. (24:59)

Later, the group stuck with the NBA to review the 3/4 mark of the regular season.  We give our picks for possible NBA champs, MVP candidates, and what teams are hot and what teams are not. (31:41)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade previewing and predicting our five college basketball games of the week. (45:13)

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!

Fired Up! - Episode 96

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by giving our take on the recent release of former Las Vegas Raiders QB, Derek Carr! (01:25)

Then, the team stuck with football to discuss the recent head coaching hires by the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts. (12:27)

Next, the group switched it up by talking about college basketball.  March Madness is right around the corner so we provide insight into whether 5 bubble teams should be playing in the Big Dance. (27:14)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade previewing and predicting our five college basketball games of the week. (40:35)

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!

Fired Up! - Episode 95

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by recapping Super Bowl 57 and the fantastic performance by the Kansas City Chiefs (01:05)

Then, the team stuck with football to preview the reboot of the XFL regular season kicking off this weekend. (08:19)

Next, the group switched it up by talking about NASCAR.  That's right another NASCAR season is upon us with the Daytona 500 taking place this weekend. (22:20)

Afterward, the guys gave their take on the big winners and losers after the NBA trade deadline. (27:04)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade giving you the rundown on all the NBA All-Star festivities happening this weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. (37:01)

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!