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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 95. Words on Birds Ft. Jeff Jones (Belleville News)

    Episode 95. Words on Birds Ft. Jeff Jones (Belleville News)
    May 4 2026

    Are the Cardinals...good? Belleville News-Democrat beat writer Jeff Jones is on to chat about one of the best stories in baseball, and being too young to know you should lose. It's May the 4th! So it's time to geek out about Star Wars. The Avs played the Wild and it was a bloodbath, and the Knicks might have what it takes to go all the way. Also, we say goodbye to dear friend, icon, and all-around delight John Sterling. Gone but never forgotten.

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    51 mins
  • Episode 94. Coaches For Hire LLC Ft. Rob Bradford (Baseball Isn't Boring) and Stefen Rosner (NHL.com, The Elmonters substack)

    Episode 94. Coaches For Hire LLC Ft. Rob Bradford (Baseball Isn't Boring) and Stefen Rosner (NHL.com, The Elmonters substack)
    Apr 28 2026

    Come for the sports, stay for the drama. Red Sox reporter Rob Bradford of Baseball Isn't Boring breaks down the messy Alex Cora firing (and the hilarious social media aftermath) and what that might have to do with the Phillies firing Rob Thomson. NHL.com's Stefen Rosner stops in to chat about the bonkers NHL playoffs, whether Sidney Crosby can will the Penguins to postseason magic, and what the heck happened with the Islanders Twitter trolls this past week. Remember, kids, coaching jobs are fleeting, but the internet is forever.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 93. Puck Luck Ft. Arthur Staple(Tri-State Hockey)

    Episode 93. Puck Luck Ft. Arthur Staple(Tri-State Hockey)
    Apr 21 2026

    The Sabres stun, the Stars may win it all, and there is truly nothing like NHL hockey. Hockey writer and podcaster Arthur Staple is on to give us the rundown on the most magical part of the sports calendar. Does Connor McDavid jump ship if the Oilers fall again? Will Canada finally get its redemption? And why is there hope for the Islanders next year? Also: The Mets are in shambles and Laura breaks it down. Cole goes down memory lane with his PS1. Let's crank this one out of the park, shall we?

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    58 mins
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