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Unfiltered Takes Podcast

Unfiltered Takes Podcast

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 Buckle up. We aren't here to give you the same lukewarm highlights you’ve already seen on the scroll. Hosted by Jordan and Josh this is sports talk with the safety off.Each week, we’re delivering the hottest takes in sports, bold predictions that make the bookies nervous, and the deep-dive fantasy advice you need to humiliate your coworkers. Whether it’s a +500 parlay or a waiver wire gem, we’ve got the receipts. No fluff, no filters—just pure sports.2026
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  • Episode 32-The Jets Always Find Ways To Lose

    Episode 32-The Jets Always Find Ways To Lose
    Nov 5 2026
    The hosts debate NFL officiating and whether a late penalty changed the feel of the Chiefs–Broncos game, then turn to college football’s upsets, rankings, and remaining schedules. They weigh in on the Jets’ struggles, the Vikings’ outlook, the Steelers’ defense, Tampa Bay’s unusual win in the rain, and other recent NFL storylines. The conversation also wanders into trade possibilities—including Jonathan Taylor and a hypothetical Lamar Jackson move to Minnesota—before a Halloween recap, fantasy-football frustration, and a look at what might be behind the Chargers’ rough stretch.
    • 0:48 NFL injuries, officiating, and the disputed Chiefs–Broncos penalty
    • 5:14 Brewers–Rays and the joy of a first championship
    • 7:57 The Jets’ struggles and the pain of being a fan
    • 11:07 College football upsets and the latest rankings
    • 14:36 UCLA and Utah’s paths through the rest of the season
    • 17:35 Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State’s quarterback questions
    • 19:54 NFL results, team outlooks, and Jonathan Taylor trade talk
    • 24:28 The Steelers’ defense and Minnesota’s loss to Detroit
    • 27:16 Sam Darnold, the Vikings’ quarterback situation, and playoff hopes
    • 31:53 Tampa Bay’s rain-soaked win and an unusual passing stat line
    • 35:36 A Halloween detour
    • 37:48 Arizona’s win over Dallas and the Cowboys’ defensive woes
    • 40:42 Baltimore’s injuries and Lamar Jackson’s future
    • 42:13 Denver’s second-half performances and the Eagles’ slide
    • 45:17 Trade deadline speculation, including a hypothetical Lamar-to-Minnesota move
    • 48:04 Fantasy football regrets and what might be going wrong with the Chargers
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    50 mins
  • Episode 31-You Never Break The Plane

    Episode 31-You Never Break The Plane
    Oct 8 2026
    Episode 31: NFL, college football, MLB playoff chaos, and early-season NHL takesGnomie and Dome cover a fast-moving sports rundown that jumps from MLB playoff frustration to college football spreads, then into a packed NFL week and a few early NHL storylines. The conversation is driven by opinions, betting angles, and a lot of back-and-forth on what the numbers mean versus what the eye test says.We discuss the Yankees fan interference controversy, the shape of the MLB bracket, the biggest college football games of the week, and several NFL matchups with fantasy and betting implications. The episode also closes with a few sharp stats on team efficiency and a debate about which teams actually fit the profile of a Super Bowl contender.Key topicsIn this episode, Dome opens with a rant about the Yankees fan who interfered with a playoff ball in the stands, arguing that it changed the momentum and possibly the outcome of the game.The hosts debate whether MLB should expand divisional series to seven games and shorten the regular season slightly to make the playoffs matter more.They revisit old-school versus new-school sports misery, including why some fan bases just carry lifelong hatred for certain teams.College football takes center stage with breakdowns of Texas vs Oklahoma, UCLA vs Oregon, and Georgia vs Alabama.The Texas vs Oklahoma discussion focuses on rivalry chaos, with both hosts leaning toward Texas not covering despite Oklahoma’s rough season.UCLA vs Oregon is framed as a high-scoring matchup, but one that may cool off because of the early kickoff time.Georgia vs Alabama becomes a question of whether Georgia can jump out early before Alabama settles in and flips the game late.The hosts get into overtime rules across sports, including ideas for NFL overtime reform, MLB tie limits, and whether the NHL already has the best system.A listener mailbag leads to NFL discussion around the Cowboys, with the key concern being Dallas’ defense and whether it can hold teams in the 17 to 20 point range.Another mailbag question turns into an NHL talk segment about Edmonton, where the main issue is viewed as defensive consistency more than raw scoring.The NFL slate gets heavy coverage, including Cowboys vs Buccaneers, Eagles vs Jaguars in London, Bengals vs Dolphins, Raiders vs Patriots, Vikings vs Saints, Browns vs Jets, Colts vs Steelers, Texans vs Titans, Giants vs Commanders, Bears vs Packers, Broncos vs Chargers, Lions vs Cardinals, 49ers vs Seahawks, Ravens vs Falcons, and Bills vs Rams.Several picks lean into upset spots, especially Dolphins over Bengals, Browns over Jets, Texans or Titans as a volatile game, Packers over Bears, and Seahawks at home against the 49ers.Fantasy angles come up repeatedly, especially for quarterback streamers, garbage-time production, and which receivers may benefit from matchup or injury situations.The episode ends with a stat-based discussion of team ranking profiles, including how several current contenders fit a Super Bowl pattern of top-end offense paired with a defense that stays within a certain range.Timestamps00:00 - Opening banter and Yankees fan interference controversy03:59 - Why MLB playoff momentum swings so hard05:07 - Should divisional series be best-of-seven08:58 - College football slate and the BYU rant11:57 - Texas vs Oklahoma rivalry upset angle13:33 - Florida, Missouri, and SEC ranking chaos14:14 - UCLA vs Oregon and the ideal game environment15:09 - Georgia vs Alabama and the early-shot theory18:18 - Reworking overtime rules across sports22:50 - Mailbag: what Dallas must fix to be a real contender26:01 - Mailbag: Edmonton’s playoff flaw and defensive consistency29:15 - NHL fan base delusion and the Canadian Cup drought30:24 - Cowboys vs Buccaneers fantasy and betting breakdown34:09 - Eagles vs Jaguars in London and Philly’s dysfunction36:53 - Bengals vs Dolphins upset debate38:21 - Raiders vs Patriots and East Coast travel concerns39:26 - Vikings vs Saints and Minnesota’s offensive ceiling42:05 - Browns vs Jets as a trap game44:13 - Colts vs Steelers and why the Steelers feel safer45:10 - Texans vs Titans with a volatile upset call47:00 - Giants vs Commanders and Jayden Daniels’ status48:49 - Bears vs Packers and why Green Bay might bounce back51:06 - Broncos vs Chargers and the briefest matchup of the week51:21 - Lions vs Cardinals as a fantasy-friendly shootout53:29 - 49ers vs Seahawks in a huge NFC West game55:11 - Ravens vs Falcons and the Lamar injury angle57:27 - Bills vs Rams as the game of the week59:15 - Stat roundup: Zay Flowers, team rankings, and Super Bowl profilesNotable quotes“You do not break the plane.”“This is literally it right here.”“If Kansas City’s in it, I won’t watch.”
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 30-Bijan Robinson, CeeDee Lamb, and the Stars Taking Over This Season

    Episode 30-Bijan Robinson, CeeDee Lamb, and the Stars Taking Over This Season
    Oct 6 2026
    Unfiltered Takes - Weekend Recap: College Chaos, NFL Shakeups, and MLB Playoff Drama. A fast-moving weekend recap covering college football upsets, NFL storylines, and the latest MLB playoff results. Gnomie and Dome break down who looks real, who looks exposed, and which teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack.In this episode, Gnomie and Dome cover every major sport on the board, including controversial college football calls, playoff baseball momentum shifts, and a wide-ranging NFL check-in. They also run their recurring "checked out" and "locked in" segment, highlighting the players and teams making the biggest weekly impressions.Key topicsIn this episode: Pitt and Virginia Tech deliver a wild over, but the deciding kick sparks debate over whether it should have counted.Northwestern gets praise as a real team, with the hosts noting how good they look and how legit their new stadium appears.Ohio State handles Iowa, and Jeremiah Smith gets singled out as the clear Heisman-level monster right now.Miami wins big, but Malachi Toney gets shut down against Clemson, creating a mismatch between team success and individual spotlight.Florida gets humbled by Missouri, with Gnomie calling the Gators' performance garbage and questioning their playoff path.Alabama dominates Mississippi State, while the hosts question why the Bulldogs barely dropped in the rankings after getting blown out.In MLB, the Yankees, Braves, Padres, White Sox, and Guardians series are all tracked, with emphasis on tight games and early playoff momentum.The Dodgers are noted for winning with home runs only so far, which the hosts see as dangerous because the lineup can still fully break out.In the NFL, the Browns-Steelers, Colts-Commanders, Patriots-Bills, Cowboys-Texans, Rams-Eagles, and Jaguars-Bengals games all get discussed.The Eagles draw heavy criticism for sloppy play, bad blocking, and a broken-looking locker room.The Raiders are debated as either real or merely good against weaker competition, with Dome arguing their record is being judged too harshly.The Panthers' win over the Lions leads to a surprising take that Bryce Young may finally be benefiting from enough time and surrounding pieces.The hosts close with player spotlights on Jordan Love, Bijan Robinson, Carnell Tate, Zay Flowers, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Herbert, CJ Stroud, and Jacob Rodriguez.Timestamps00:48 - Weekend check-in and a pronunciation fight over Bayent01:35 - Atlanta game status and early betting talk02:56 - Start of the college football recap03:08 - Pitt vs Virginia Tech and the controversial kick03:59 - Northwestern's rise and a strong impression in their new stadium04:07 - Ohio State dominates Iowa behind Jeremiah Smith04:27 - Miami wins big while Malachi Toney gets quieted04:33 - Florida gets humbled by Missouri05:57 - Why Florida's playoff path just got much harder06:29 - Ranking debate after losses around the top 1007:05 - Alabama looks dominant and Mississippi State's ranking drop feels too small08:12 - Miami's respect problem in the rankings09:12 - South Carolina blows a lead and loses to Kentucky09:41 - The Bill Belichick chest debate11:27 - MLB playoff bracket update and series status12:35 - Dodgers living off home runs13:09 - Padres collapse in walk-off fashion14:38 - Why Game 3 matters in the Braves and Yankees series15:20 - White Sox playoff history and a possible Mandela effect16:19 - NFL recap begins with Browns-Steelers and overseas Colts-Commanders16:46 - Cardinals-Giants, Patriots-Bills, and the Jets' ugly offense17:24 - Cowboys-Texans turns into a CeeDee Lamb showcase17:53 - The Eagles look broken on offense and in the locker room19:35 - Packers-Bucs, Titans-Ravens, and Jaguars-Bengals20:44 - Why Joe Burrow's 428 yards still wasn't enough21:24 - Dolphins-Vikings and the false feeling around Minnesota's record22:04 - Chiefs-Raiders and whether Las Vegas is actually real24:07 - Future schedule talk for the Raiders and playoff expectations26:03 - Chargers-Seahawks, 49ers-Broncos, Panthers-Lions, and Bryce Young's progress28:19 - Falcons route the Saints29:21 - Checked out: Jordan Love and the Packers31:01 - Locked in: Bijan Robinson as a game-changing force33:04 - Locked in: Carnell Tate as an open-field weapon34:33 - Locked in: Zay Flowers and CeeDee Lamb37:23 - Checked out: the Chargers as a team39:24 - Jalen Hurts, coaching turnover, and offensive instability40:19 - Locked in: CJ Stroud carrying a broken Texans team42:42 - Honorable mention for linebacker Jacob Rodriguez43:45 - Bills concerns, defense issues, and what could have been in the AFC45:05 - Final praise for Bijan Robinson's size and powerNotable quotes
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    45 mins
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