Fired Up!

Fired Up! - Episode 94

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by previewing UFC 284 taking place this weekend live from Australia! (00:59)

Then, the team headed over to hardwood to preview and predict our five college basketball games of the week. (08:26)

Next, the group switched it up by discussing the upcoming NFL Honor awards.  We give our picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, Offensive/Defensive Player of the Year, and Offensive/Defensive Rookie of the Year. (24:26)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade analyzing and previewing Super Bowl 57 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. (41:10)

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Fired Up! - Episode 93

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by discussing the NHL All-Star weekend festivities.  We run down the format for each of the various contests taking place and who won the different skills competitions before giving a brief preview of the actual All-Star 3-on-3 tournament! (01:03)

Then, the team headed over to the race track to talk about the return of the Clash at the Coliseum NASCAR event happening this weekend. (08:27)

Next, the group teed it off with some discussion about this year's PGA Pro-Am event in Pebble Beach, California. (12:36)

Afterward, the crew analyzed the recent NFL head coaching hires by the Carolina Panthers, the Denver Broncos, and the Houston Texans. (19:20)

Sticking with the NFL, the guys gave some insight on this year's NFL Pro Bowl Games.  Similar to the NHL festivities, we talk about the format for each of the various contests and who won the different skills competitions before giving a brief preview of the 7-on-7 flag football competition. (37:35)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade recapping last week's NFL Conference Championship games. (46:40)

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Fired Up! - Episode 92

First, we want to welcome back to the show one of our loyal listeners, Cooper Titus.  He has his own podcast, Cleveland by Cooper, where he talks about all things Cleveland Browns.

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by giving our take on the recent news that the current Notre Dame men's basketball head coach, Mike Brey, will be stepping down at the conclusion of this season. (00:48)

Then, the team stuck with college basketball to preview and predict our five college basketball games of the week. (06:17)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade recapping last weekend's NFL Divisional Round playoff games and previewing this week's NFL Conference Championship games. (19:59)

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Fired Up! - Episode 91

First, we want to give a big shoutout to one of our listeners who joined the show as a special guest, Cooper Titus.  He has his own podcast, Cleveland by Cooper, where he talks about all things Cleveland Browns.

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by recapping the 1st half of the NHL regular season.  We give our picks for Stanley Cup Champions, MVP, most surprising team, and most disappointing team. (01:02)

Then, the team switched it up by heading to the octagon to discuss the upcoming UFC 283 event live from Brazil. (06:40)

Next, the team headed to the gridiron to talk about the recent news that Sean McVay is returning as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. (15:16)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade recapping last weekend's NFL Wildcard playoff games and previewing this week's NFL Divisional Round playoff games. (21:00)

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Fired Up! - Episode 90

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off the show by recapping this year's College Football Playoff National Championship game! (01:03)

Then, the team switched it up by giving our insight on the midway point of the NBA regular season.  We dive deep into teams that are hot and teams that are not. (07:29)

Next, the team headed to the gridiron to give our rundown of this year's finalists for the NFL Hall of Fame. (24:08)

Afterward, we quickly went through the NFL head coaching firings that have happened so far in the league. (34:30)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade previewing and predicting the NFL's Wildcard playoff games happening this weekend. (38:35)

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Fired Up! - Episode 89

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started the show by paying tribute to a legend in the soccer world after his recent passing, Pele! (01:13)

Then, the team switched it up by giving our starting lineup picks for the NBA's Eastern & Western Conference All-Star teams, since voting for this officially opened a few weeks ago (07:26)

Next, the team headed to the gridiron to give an update on the current NFL playoff races in the AFC & NFC conferences. (21:03)

Afterward, we recapped the New Year's Six Bowl games in college football including the two College Football Playoff semifinals games. (38:52)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade previewing and predicting the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the TCU Horned Frogs. (56:03)

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Fired Up! - Episode 88

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started the show by recapping the five NBA Christmas Day games! (01:03)

Then, the team switched it up by talking about the history that Alex Ovechkin made recently by passing Gordie Howe for the 2nd all-time goal scorer in the NHL. (18:18)

Next, the team headed to the gridiron to discuss the recent firing of former Denver Broncos head coach, Nathanial Hackett. (23:45)

We stuck with the NFL to give our thoughts on the announcement that J.J. Watt will be retiring at the end of the current NFL season. (31:51)

Afterward, we stayed in the NFL to give our takes on the AFC & NFC Pro Bowl rosters. (36:41)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade previewing the New Year's Six college football bowl games and the College Football Playoff semifinal games. (45:42)

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Fired Up! - Episode 87

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started the show by recapping the World Cup Final between Argentina and France. (00:59)

Then, the team switched it up by talking about the new hire of Charlie Baker to be the next president of the NCAA. (06:46)

Next, the team headed to the gridiron to review the 3/4 mark of the NFL regular season.  We give you our picks for MVP, Super Bowl winners, the most surprising team, and the most disappointing team. (15:19)

We stuck with the NFL to discuss the current state of the playoff race in both the AFC and the NFC. (28:33)

Afterward, we stopped by the basketball court to recap our 5 big college basketball games from last week. (38:23)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade previewing the five NBA's Christmas Day games this year. (46:38)

Last but 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 join in on the action!

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Fired Up! - Episode 86

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started the show by recapping this year's edition of "The Match." (01:18)

Then, the team switched it up by summarizing this year's Heisman Trophy presentation and congratulating USC QB, Caleb Williams, on a phenomenal season. (07:45)

Next, the team headed to the soccer field to discuss the 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and defending World Cup Champions, France. (15:42)

Afterward, we stopped by the baseball diamond to give our take on who the big winners and losers were from the early MLB free agency period. (22:34)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade previewing this week's biggest college basketball games!  We give you our predictions, players to watch, and more for 5 of the top matchups happening in college hoops! (???)

Last, but 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 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 85

In this episode, The Fire Brigade started off with some NHL talk to recap the 1st quarter of the regular season.  We give our hottest teams, our not-so-hot teams, early MVP favorites, and who might be lifting Lord Stanley's Cup at the end of the season! (00:58)

Then, the team switched it up by talking about the upcoming UFC 282 event under the bright lights of Las Vegas. (13:54)

Next, the team headed over to the golf course to discuss the upcoming edition of this year's "The Match."  This year's match features Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy vs. Justin Thomas & Jordan Spieth. (17:08)

Afterward, we stopped by the gridiron to discuss this year's Heisman finalists.  The gang dives deep into the numbers and gives you their take on who will be bringing home the hardware. (23:41)

The show wrapped up with the Fire Brigade's recapping of last week's major conference championship games and whether or not the College Football Playoff committee got the Top 4 teams right or not! (32:56)

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