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Will analyzes the results of the Red Sox offseason, including the impact of certain additions and subtractions. Later, he looks at each position group on the roster before deciding what expectations fans should have for the season.

Will & Diezel review the latest free agent signings in the NFL offseason, look ahead to the draft, and debate which playoff teams could fail to make it back next season. Show MERCH

Will & Diezel review which NHL teams benefited most at the Trade Deadline and also look ahead to the competitive playoff races in each conference.

Remember when walking into a local sporting goods store meant choosing between five different brands, feeling the heavy-duty stitching of a jersey that cost seventy-five dollars, and actually finding your size on the shelf? That world is gone. Over the last twenty years, the sports retail landscape has shifted from a competitive neighborhood marketplace into a consolidated digital monopoly. What was once an era of local variety in 2006 gave way to the digital pivot of 2016, leading us to today’s "vertical" reality—where a single giant controls the design, the factory, and the storefront. We’ve traded stitched quality for heat-pressed vinyl, and reliable local access for artificial scarcity and three-hundred-dollar "authentic" price tags. As the connection between the fan and the uniform becomes a luxury transaction dictated by algorithms and "drops," we have to ask: in the pursuit of corporate efficiency, have we priced the average fan right out of the game?

Will and Diezel break down all the biggest storylines following the gold medal victories for the United States over Canada in both men's and women's hockey.

Will and Diezel are joined by Patrick Adams to react to the USA Men's Hockey game against Denmark. They discuss key matchups, coaching decisions, and give their take on other Olympic topics.

Will explains what went wrong for the New England Patriots in their 29-13 loss in Super Bowl LX.

Will breaks down the key narratives and paths to victory or both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks heading into Super Bowl LX.

Heading into Super Bowl Week, Will explains how the narratives surrounding quarterbacks and teams is shaped almost entirely by what happens in the sport's biggest game.

Will analyzes the upcoming AFC and NFC Championship Games before questioning the puzzling results of the Baseball Hall of Fame vote.

Will and Diezel analyze the upcoming Divisional Round matchups in the NFL playoffs. Then, they make their updated Super Bowl picks and discuss the emerging trend of going for it on fourth down throughout the playoffs. Later, they ponder some of the decision-making involved with the United States men’s Olympic hockey team roster, and make predictions about how the tournament could unfold.

Will recaps the Patriots’ 16–3 wild card win over the Chargers, emphasizing that while Drake Maye was less than stellar, he made key contributions late even after the game was ultimately dominated by New England’s defense, which overwhelmed Justin Herbert and eliminated big plays. Will argues Mike Vrabel outcoached Jim Harbaugh, the Patriots consistently won situational football, and Los Angeles failed to adjust offensively despite multiple chances to swing momentum. He pushes back against national narratives dismissing the win as schedule or opponent-driven, framing it instead as a gutsy, trench-heavy playoff performance reminiscent of classic Patriots victories. The episode closes with thoughts on potential divisional-round opponents, reflections on Patriots fan culture and media bias, and praise for NBC’s broadcast and overall wild-card weekend.

Will provides his game picks for Wild Card Weekend!

On the penultimate day of 2025, Will breaks down some of the latest breaking news stories in sports, including the allegations against Stefon Diggs, the Ketel Marte trade market, and rapid decline of amateurism in college sports.

Will and Diezel examine the evolving situation with the Olympic arena in Italy. Later they break down the major trades in the National Hockey League before pondering the recent downward trajectory of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Will breaks down the increasingly chaotic NFL playoff picture with just three games left in the season. He analyzes key AFC and NFC swing games, explains seeding implications—especially from a Patriots fan perspective—and outlines his simulator-based playoff projections, including why Kansas City’s absence isn’t simply about Mahomes’ injury. Highland also reacts to the Patriots’ loss to the Bills, criticizing second-half adjustments rather than officiating, and explains how the result complicates—but doesn’t derail—New England’s division hopes.

Will is joined by original co-hosts Cam Chiesa and Dan Stadden to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of their original show, "The Sports Guys at Colby-Sawyer College." They relive some of their best college memories before doing a deep dive into how some of their past topics continue to remain relevant in the present day.

Will starts by reflecting on the NFL’s unusually balanced 2025 season and the Patriots’ dominant, throwback-style win on Monday Night Football. He breaks down league-wide parity, the Pats’ 10-game win streak, and why no truly “elite” team has emerged this year. Will then shifts to two major Boston sports trade anniversaries—Joe Thornton to the Sharks and the Red Sox’ acquisition of Josh Beckett—exploring how each move shaped their franchises for years. He also offers quick thoughts on Lane Kiffin’s controversial jump from Ole Miss to LSU, framing it as part of today’s college-sports landscape. The episode wraps with an announcement of an upcoming 10-year reunion show featuring the original hosts of his first podcast.

Will reviews some of the worst decisions in sports and human history before describing what Boston sports fans should be thankful for this season. Finally, he gives his best Thanksgiving side dish and dessert choices.

Will discusses the rare occasion happening in the NFL right now as it pertains to quarterbacks and how the media is trying to get the narrative shaped differently. Later, he ponders the possibility that the Detroit Tigers could trade Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.