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First Time Listener Long Time Caller

First Time Listener Long Time Caller

Written by: Laura Albanese / Cole Critchell
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Misery loves company, and there's a sports podcast for that. Join sportswriter Laura Albanese and avid fan Cole Critchell as they break down and recap the latest in sports, with a ton of movie references thrown in, and just the right amount of anguish. Often wrong and barely right, it's about the frenemies and fun you had along the way. (We're all having fun, right??)
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Episodes
  • Episode 79. Sweet Relief Ft. Billy Wagner (HOF'er, former Astro and Met)

    Episode 79. Sweet Relief Ft. Billy Wagner (HOF'er, former Astro and Met)
    Jan 13 2026

    MLB's new Hall of Fame class will be revealed next week and who better to discuss it than Hall of Fame reliever Billy Wagner. The former Astro and Met is on to chat about Edwin Diaz's departure, robo-umps, his nerve-wracking trip to Cooperstown, how the game has evolved, and bullpen usage. Also: Wild Card weekend was...well...wild. Bryce Young almost made believers out of everyone and Caleb Williams made the Packers eat some humble (cheese) pie. Bye, Eagles, bye.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 78. Bowl SZN / Happy New Year. Ft. Neil Best (Newsday)

    Episode 78. Bowl SZN / Happy New Year. Ft. Neil Best (Newsday)
    Jan 6 2026

    It's the playoffs, baby, and the field is wide open. Newsday's Neil Best is on to talk about the NFL's first-round matchups, his outlook on the Giants and life after retirement (Congrats on 40 years, Neil!). The Panthers squeaked into the playoffs and Cole is looking for even more redemption next week. The Pop Tart Bowl has jumped the shark. And hey, is this it? Is this the year Josh Allen wins a Super Bowl?

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    52 mins
  • Episode 77. Misery, and a few good trends. Ft. Calvin Watkins (Dallas Morning News)

    Episode 77. Misery, and a few good trends. Ft. Calvin Watkins (Dallas Morning News)
    Dec 16 2025

    The Chiefs are eliminated and football fans are dancing on the grave, the Cowboys are all but mathematically out, and the playoff picture is coming into view. Dallas Morning News' Cowboys beat writer Calvin Watkins is on to chat about the Cowboys playoff run that wasn't, owner Jerry Jones, and his time covering the Jets. Plus: Kyle Pitts Jr. fantasy truthers stand up, and Old Man Rivers has some bullets left for the Colts. Also: reminiscing on the greatness of Rob Reiner.

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    58 mins
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