Sports Theory

Episode 212 2/14/26 SB60 recap- Patriots lose 29-13. Now what?

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, recorded on Valentine's Day, we look back at the not so lovely (for New England fans) Super Bowl, and we take a look at what comes next for the Patriots. We talk a little Olympic Curling, and finish up with another round of trivia. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the podcast!

Episode 211- 2/4/26 SB 60 preview, prop bets, predictions

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Today we take a long look at the Super Bowl 60 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. We look at some keys to the game, some prop bets, and we make our predictions for the outcome of the game.

Episode 210- 1/28/26 The Patriots are going to SB 60! Sports Theory annual sports awards

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, we discuss the the New England Patriots' 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game, played in snowy, windy Denver, CO.

Also, we present our annual Sports Theory awards for outstanding achievement in the sports world in 2025.

Episode 209- 1/24/26 AFC/NFC championship preview

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500

In this episode, as we stare down the barrel of a huge snowstorm, PJ and EMac help you get ready for NFL Conference Championship weekend. We also get caught up with the Celtics and Bruins, and try out a couple of new trivia segments. Enjoy, and we hope everyone weathers the storm safely!

Episode 208- Patriots advance to the Divisional Round, Celtics win 1984 NBA Championship!

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

We have a great one for you today. We begin with a recap of the opening weekend of NFL playoffs, obviously focusing on the Pats 16-9 win over the Chargers. We also preview this coming weekend's divisional round games, with the Patriots-Texans game slated for 3pm Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

In the second half, after getting caught up with the suddenly red hot Bruins and the not so hot Celtics, we finish up our re-watch of the 1984 NBA Finals, covering the second half of game 7, played on 6/12/84 at the Boston Garden.

Episode 207- 1/7/26 Patriots-Chargers playoff preview, 1984 NBA Finals re-watch

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

We were really feeling it today as you can probably tell by the length of this episode. Well worth the time in our humble opinion. In addition to previewing the NFL Wild Card weekend games, we get updated on the Celtics and Bruins, play another round of Boston vs the world trivia, and finish up with a re-watch of the first half of game 7 of the 1984 NBA Finals between Magic's LA Lakers and Larry Bird's Boston Celtics. We are back in Boston for this one. Still no air conditioning, but luckily they brought in some fans so it's a chilly 91 degrees in the Garden tonight!

Episode 206- 1/1/26 Happy New Year!

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500

The Sports Theory Podcast wastes no time getting 2026 started with a brand new episode, recorded on New Year's Day. We hope you enjoy the show, and we wish all of you a safe and Happy New Year.

Episode 205- 12/23/25 Merry Christmas from Sports Theory!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, recorded 2 days before Christmas Day, we discuss the NFL playoff picture, and we make our picks for the week 17 NFL games. We talk about the Patriots' 28-24 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens in week 16.

We also get caught up with the Celtics and Bruins, play a round of Boston vs the world trivia, and finish up with a holiday themed "This or That" segment.

We here at the Sports Theory Podcast want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a happy and safe holiday season. We appreciate your support, and hope you love the show!

Episode 204- 12/17/25 Pats lose to Buffalo, Celtics and Bruins update

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we discuss the Patriots 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. We also check in on the Bruins and Celtics. Also a new installment of Boston vs the world trivia, and finally we get back in the way back machine and continue our re-watch of the 1984 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers. Today we discuss the first half of game 6, played at the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood, CA. The Lakers may have an air conditioned building, but the Celtics have a 3-2 lead in the series as they look to close out the Lakers.

Episode 203 12/3/25 Patriots improve to 11-2, Celtics and Bruins update

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Today we discuss the Patriots and their 33-15 win over the NY Giants in week 13, sending them into the bye week with a league best 11-2 record. We look at their remaining schedule and the remaining schedules of their competitors as they pursue the bye and home field in the playoffs.

Also discussed are the Celtics and Bruins, the Red Sox acquisition of RHP Sonny Gray from the Cardinals, and what other moves might be coming from the team as they head toward 2026.

We will get back to the 1984 NBA Finals re-watch next week.

Episode 202- 11/26/25 Thanksgiving episode with a very special in studio guest!

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500

In today's episode we are joined by Ross MacAndrew. Ross is coming off of winning the Narragansett Marathon, and setting the course record with a time of 2:30:41. We talk to Ross about how his training has evolved over time, and his road back to competitive racing after recovering from a potentially career threatening injury, and what the future holds for his competitive running career. It's always great to catch up with Ross, who is also a member of the fantastic local Indie Rock band The Naticks. You can check out what they are up to at www.thenaticks.com.

Some of the other items discussed in this Thanksgiving episode are potential playoff opponents for the Patriots, our picks for the NFL week 13 games, and some of our favorite (and least favorite) things about Thanksgiving.

The Sports Theory podcast is very thankful for all of our listeners, and we wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

The 1984 NBA Finals re-watch will continue next week with the first half of game 6 from The Forum in Inglewood, CA. The Celtics currently lead the series 3 games to 2.

Episode 201- 11/15/28 NFL week 11 picks, 1984 NBA Finals re-watch

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500

PJ and EMac are back after a short break with a brand new episode. Topics covered are the World Series, in particular the thrilling game 7 (won by the Dodgers 5-4 in 11 innings). We also get caught up on the 9-2, AFC East leading New England Patriots.

After a round of Boston vs the world trivia we finish up with our re-watch of the 1984 NBA Finals, a classic battle between Larry Bird's Boston Celtics and Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's LA Lakers. Today we are discussing the second half of the pivotal game 5, played in the steamy Boston Garden on June 8, 1984.

Episode 200!!!! 10/29/25 World Series update, NFL week 9 picks, 1984 NBA Finals re-watch

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0400

We have a super sized episode today! A lot discussed in this one, including-

World Series update

Should MLB use the ghost runner in the post-season (spoiler alert- no they shouldn't!)

Celtics and Bruins update

Professional sports betting scandals

New England improves to 6-2 with a win over the Cleveland Browns

Drake Maye continues his heater

NFL Week 9 picks

Boston vs the world trivia

1984 NBA Finals re-watch- LA at Boston, game 5 aka the "Heat Game". Temperatures reach near 100 degrees in the un-air conditioned Boston Garden. Today we analyze the first half of this classic game.

We are proud to reach the 200 episode milestone, and as always we thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy the podcast.

Episode 199- 10/22/25 NFL Week 8 picks, 1984 NBA Finals re-watch

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we discuss the upcoming 2025 World Series between the LA Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. Also, we break down the Patriots' 31-13 week 7 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Other items discussed-

Week 8 NFL picks

Bruins losing streak

Is Red Sox ownership committed to winning?

Boston vs the world trivia

1984 NBA Finals re-watch. Today we analyze the second half of game 4, played on June 6, 1984 at the Forum in Inglewood, CA.

Episode 198- 10/16/25

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss the MLB playoffs, the first 4 games of the Boston Bruins season, and the Patriots week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Also discussed are the week 7 NFL schedule, another installment of Boston vs the world trivia.

Finally, we continue our re-watch of the 1984 NBA finals between the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers. Today we take a look at the first half of game 4, from the Forum in Inglewood, CA. The Lakers currently hold a 2-1 lead in the series. Tune in to find out which celebrity Tommy Heinsohn may or may not have had a crush on!

Episode 197- 10/8/25 Yankees eliminate Red Sox, Pats win at Buffalo

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we put the Red Sox 2025 season to rest. We also get caught up on the rest of the MLB playoffs. We discuss the Patriots' 23-20 week 5 win at Buffalo, and we make our picks for the NFL week 6 games.

We also have another installment of Boston vs the world trivia. And finally, we continue our re-watch of the 1984 NBA Finals. Today we look at the second half of game 3, played on 6/3/84 at the Forum in Inglewood, CA.

Episode 196-10/1/25 Sox-Yankees game 1 recap, NFL week 5 picks, 1984 NBA finals re-watch

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400

Today we discuss the Red Sox 3-1 win over the Yankees in game 1 of their AL wild card series and look ahead to the rest of the series. We also look at the other playoff matchups.

We break down the Patriots 42-13 win over the Carolina Panthers and look ahead to their week 5 Sunday night game at Buffalo.

Finally we continue our re-watch of the 1984 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers, today looking at the first half of game 3 from the Inglewood Forum. This game was played on 6/3/84, with the series knotted at 1 game apiece.

As always, we thank you for listening and hope you enjoy the podcast. If you want to help others find us, consider subscribing, writing a review and rating us. It helps a lot!

Episode 195- 9/25/25 MLB playoff push, NFL week 4 picks, 1984 NBA Finals re-watch

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Hey all- in today's episode we take a look at the MLB playoff chase with less than a week to go till the end of the season. We also break down the New England Patriots' week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and take a look at the week 4 slate of NFL games. And finally, we get back to our re-watch of the 1984 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers. Today we cover the second half and OT of game 2, from Boston Garden on 5/31/84.

Episode 194- 9/17/25 NFL week 3 picks, MLB playoff chase, Celtics re-watch

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Items discussed today-

The Patriots week 2 win at Miami

The Eagles' chances at taking a run at 17-0

What is a top-down approach vs a bottom-up approach to team building

MLB playoff chase

Boston vs the world trivia

1984 NBA Finals re-watch- first half of Celtics-Lakers game 2 from Boston Garden on 5/31/84

Episode 193 9/10/25 NFL week 2 picks, MLB playoff chase, 1984 Celtics re-watch

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we discuss the NFL week 1 games, make our picks for the week 2 NFL games. We also talk about the MLB playoff picture, and continue our re-watch of the 1984 NBA Championship Series (as it was called then). Today we are breaking down the second half of game 1, played at Boston Garden on 5/27/84. Listen in to find out how much a year's tuition was at Harvard University in 1984 (you will probably be surprised!).

Episode 192- 9/2/25 NFL week 1 picks, 1984 NBA Finals re-watch

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400

A lot going on in this episode-

Baseball playoff chase

EMac takes a victory lap for believing in Aroldis Chapman

Belichick's Tar Heels lose 48-14

NFL playoff predictions

NFL week 1 picks

The Name Game

1984 NBA Finals re-watch- first half of game 1, Lakers-Celtics from 5/27/84 at Boston Garden

Episode 191- 8/27/25 Embarrassing moments, Red Sox update

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

We cover a lot in this super-sized edition including-

PJ and EMac talk about some of their embarrassing sports moments

The latest with the Red Sox

Thoughts on the Patriots 53 man roster

Dallas Cowboys' documentary

Another installment of the Name Game

Boston vs the world trivia

Episode 190- 8/19/25 Season 7 opener!!!!

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Hey guys- PJ and EMac are back from summer hiatus with the opening episode of the seventh season of the Sports Theory Podcast! We are very happy to be back in the studio and have a great episode for you. We have a new segment from EMac, we get caught up with the Red Sox, and PJ talks about his trip to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. As always, thank you for listening and we hope you love the show!

Episode 189-6/24/25 Season 6 Finale

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Thanks for listening as we wrap up Season 6 of the podcast. As always we appreciate your support and we hope everyone has a safe and happy summer. After summer hiatus we will be back with season 7 starting in August!

Episode 188 5/28/25 Red Sox update, Patriots 2025 schedule, NBA Playoffs

Wed, 28 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss-

Red Sox recent struggles

NBA and NHL playoffs

Patriots 2025 schedule

Dumb and Dumber on hockey

Boston vs the world trivia

2001 Patriots post-season re-watch- fourth quarter of SB36

Episode 187 5/18/25 Celtics eliminated

Sun, 18 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400

In this episode we cover the Celtics' series loss to the New York Knicks, and what the future holds for the team. Also discussed are the Red Sox, Pete Rose, NHL playoffs, Dumb and Dumber on hockey, Boston vs the world trivia, and finally the third quarter of SB36 as we continue our re-watch of the New England Patriots' 2001 post-season.

Episode 186- 5/4/25 Celtics playoffs, Red Sox update

Sun, 04 May 2025 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss at length the Red Sox shortcomings. We also wrap up the Patriots' 2025 draft, talk Celtics playoffs, and finish up with Boston vs the world trivia.

Episode 185- 4/24/25 Celtics playoffs, Red Sox, Trivia

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In today's show we cover-

EMac's trip to Pittsburgh

The Netflix documentary "The Clubhouse"

Red Sox update

Which New England team not named the Celtics is closest to being championship ready?

Celtics-Magic game 2 review and a look ahead

Trivia

Super Bowl 36 re-watch. 2nd quarter.

Episode 184- 4/3/25 Red Sox update, 2001 Pats re-watch

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Today we look at how the Red Sox fared in the first week of their 2025 campaign, and try to diagnose the struggling Devers.

Also discussed-

Celtics regular season and playoff seeding

NCAA tournament

Torpedo bats

Trivia

2001 Patriots post-season re-watch. Today we cover the first quarter of Super Bowl 36 vs the St. Louis Rams in New Orleans

Episode 183- 3/27/25 Opening Day Edition!!

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400

It's opening day for the Boston Red Sox and most of MLB. Today we talk about what we can expect from the Sox in 2025. We hit a lot of other topics as well, including-

Dumb and Dumber on Hockey

Celtics new ownership

The Patriots signing Stefon Diggs

PJ and Radiohead's advice for Dan Hurley

When the hell did Kent Mercker play for the Red Sox???

Episode 182- 3/16/25

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Today's show-

-NCAA basketball

-Dumb and Dumber on Hockey

-Boston vs the world trivia

-Celtics update

-MLB

-2001 Patriots re-watch- 4th quarter of AFC championship game from Heinz Field

Episode 181- 3/9/25 Bruins hold fire sale, Celtics heating up, trivia

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we talk about the Bruins trading away team captain Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo and others as they blow it up and get ready to rebuild. We have a new box of trivia cards that we break into. And last but certainly not least, we continue our 2001 Patriots re-watch. Today we break down the third quarter of the 2001 AFC championship game from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

Episode 180- 3/2/25 Celtics, Bruins update, 2001 Patriots re-watch

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0500

Hey guys- today we get caught up on the latest goings on with the Celtics and Bruins. Plus we get back to our re-watch of the 2001 Patriots post-season. Today we take a look back at the second quarter of the AFC championship from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. This is an eventful, action packed quarter and PJ comes clean admitting that he was most definitely on the wrong side of history.

Episode 179- 2/24/25 4 Nations Faceoff, Celtics and Red Sox updates

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Hey guys- we have a good episode today. We cut things a little short due to PJ's sore throat so we will get back to the 2001 Patriots re-watch next time.

Episode 178- 2/16/25 SB recap, defining what a dynasty is

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0500

Hey Guys- in today's episode we talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in SB59 and the impact that it has on the legacies of both teams. Are the Eagles now a dynasty? Are the Chiefs still at the peak of their powers or does this lopsided loss foretell the imminent end of their run? Find out all this and more in this episode of the Sports Theory Podcast with PJ and EMac!!!!

Episode 177- 2/6/25 NBA trade deadline, Hockey for Dummies, Pats re-watch

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0500

Today we discuss the players that were dealt at the NBAs trade deadline. Other topics include a Bruins and Celtics update, more SBLIX preview and finally we continue our re-watch of the 2001 Patriots post season. Today we breakdown the first quarter of the AFC championship game from Heinz Field in sunny, 50 degree Pittsburgh, PA.

Episode 176- 2/2/25 Super Bowl preview, prop bets, etc.

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0500

Today's episode is all football. We talk all things Super Bowl, including prop bets, predictions, and more. Enjoy!

Episode 175- 2024 Sports Theory Awards

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Another year has come and gone. In this episode we give out the much coveted Sports Theory awards for 2024. As always thank you for listening and we hope you have an amazing 2025.

Episode 174- 1/11/25 Mayo fired, Bs struggling, NFL playoffs

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Today we do a deep dive on the Patriots' search for a new HC.

Episode 173- When a Win is a Loss

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year to all! We are back at it with a full episode today. We have our picks for the final week of the NFL regular season, plus Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox updates. Finally, we continue our re-watch of the 2001 Patriots post-season. Today we look at the OT period of the Snow Bowl vs the Raiders from Foxboro Stadium.

Episode 172- 12/21/24 Holiday Cheer!

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we are kind of full of good vibes of the holiday season. So we ran a little long. A lot covered, capped off by the 4th quarter of the Snow Bowl as we continue our re-watch of the 2001 Patriots postseason. Because frankly the 2024 Patriots are borderline unmentionable.

Happy Holidays to all! We are glad you decided to spend some time listening to us, and we hope you have a great holiday season.

-PJ and EMac

Episode 171- 12/12/24 Belichick goes to UNC, Red Sox update, 2001 Pats re-watch

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500

We cover a lot of ground today, a little bit of a long episode but worth the time if you ask me.

Episode 170-12/7/24 NFL week 14 picks, PC-URI preview, 2001 Pats re-watch

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500

A lot going on in this one. We preview this year's intrastate rivalry game between the URI Rams and the PC Friars (spoiler alert- Rams win and we owe them an apology!). We spend a good deal of time wearing the monocle. And finally, we cover the second quarter of the Snow Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders, played on 1/19/2002.

Episode 169- 11/27/24 Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0500

In today's episode I am not going to lie- we are 100% dialed in. You can tell we are because the second segment went over an hour and if felt like 2 minutes. Well, at least it did to us. I think you all will feel the same. Only one way to find out!

Episode 168- 11/20/24 Montgomery is out as Bruins coach

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0500

Today the Bs coaching change takes center stage. But since this episode is an hour and a half long you would probably guess that we talk about a lot more. You would be correct.

Episode 167- 11/13/24 Losing all 3- that would be bad.

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0500

Today we get caught up on all things NFL, including the Patriots 19-3 win over the Chicago Bears last Sunday at Soldier Field. Plus we give our picks for this week's games. We also look ahead at the rest of the Patriot's schedule, and talk NBA, NHL and MLB as well.

Episode 166- 11/6/24 Patriots lose in OT

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Today we have a shorter than normal episode due to EMac feeling under the weather.

Episode 165- 11/2/24 2004 Red Sox re-watch is complete!

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we finally finish our 2+ year long 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch. Oh and a lot of other good stuff happens too. Thanks for listening!

Episode 164- 10/26/24 Live from my childhood bedroom

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0400

In an effort to make getting together easier, we venture to PJ's mom/Emac's grandmother's house to record. This may be a new routine as we continue to work around schedules. We have almost reached the end of our 2004 Red Sox rewatch, with one more installment left after this one.

Episode 163- 10/5/24 MLB Playoffs, NFL week 5 picks

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0400

After a week off, we are back with a brand new episode. We get caught up on what's been going on in the NFL and in the MLB playoffs, and continue our 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch. We are getting close to the finish line, with innings 1-3 of game 4 of the World Series from Busch Stadium in St. Louis, with the Sox trying to finish off the Cardinals and end an 86 year drought (no I will not use the "c" word!).

Episode 162- 9/22/24 Working the early shift!

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Today's episode, recorded early in the morning on Sunday 9/22/24, sets a new record for us for the earliest in the morning we have ever recorded an episode. We cover the week 3 NFL games, update the MLB playoff picture, and continue our 2004 Red Sox re-watch, all before PJ has his first cup of coffee!

Episode 161- 9/14/24 NFL Week 2 picks, new installment of Pick One

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400

In this episode we look back at week 1 of the NFL season, preview the week 2 games, and we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post season with innings 4-6 of game 3 of the World Series from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Episode 160- 9/8/24 NFL football is back!

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Today's episode was recorded on the morning of the first Sunday of the 2024 NFL season. We have our week 1 picks, Conference Championship and Super Bowl picks, as well as a Red Sox update and our continued re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season. Today we cover innings 1-3 of game 3 of the World Series from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Episode 159- 9/2/24 Welcome to Season 6 of the Sports Theory Podcast!

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0400

After their summer hiatus, PJ and EMac are back at it with a brand new super sized episode to kick off season 6 of the show. We cover a lot of ground here so don't let the length of the episode scare you, this one is packed with info. Thanks as always for listening, and we hope you enjoy the podcast!

Episode 158- 6/23/24 Season 5 Finale

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0400

In today's final episode before summer hiatus, we review the NBA Finals and talk about the Celtics 18th world championship. We also discuss the current state of the Red Sox, preview the gymnastics Olympic trials, and finally we continue with our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Today we are discussing innings 4-6 of game 2 of the World Series from Fenway Park on 10/24/04.

As always, thank you for listening. Enjoy the summer, and we will see you soon for Season 6 of the Sports Theory Podcast.

Episode 157- 6/9/24 Short episode so we can watch the Celtics!

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:00:00 -0400

This episode was recorded an hour before the tipoff of game 2 of the NBA Finals so we were forced to keep it short. We hope you enjoy the podcast and thanks as always for listening!

Episode 156- 6/2/24 Celtics-Mavs preview

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode we take a look ahead to the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Plus we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 season with innings 1-3 of game 2 of the World Series from a chilly Fenway Park, with a bloodied Curt Schilling on the mound. #K ALS.

Episode 155- 5/26/24 Celtics-Pacers update, Red Sox re-watch

Mon, 27 May 2024 21:00:00 -0400

Today's episode focuses primarily on the Celtics playoff run. We also touch on several other topics ranging from the Boston women's professional hockey team, the unfortunate passing of golfer Grayson Murray, RI high school baseball, and EMac's favorite golf courses in the Ocean State. We conclude with innings 7-9 of game 1 of the 2004 World Series from Fenway Park in our continuing re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season.

Episode 154- 5/18/24 Bruins lose, Celtics advance, 2004 Red Sox re-watch resumes!

Mon, 20 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400

Today we discuss many things, including the Bruins playoff loss to the Florida Panthers, the Celtics advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, and Scotty Scheffler's arrest at the PGA Championship. And FINALLY- we resume our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season. Today we look at innings 4-6 of game 1 of the World Series vs the St. Louis Cardinals from Fenway Park.

Episode 153- 5/12/24 Happy Mothers' Day

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400

PJ and EMac get back at it on this Mothers' Day edition of the Sports Theory Podcast. Among items discussed are the NBA and NHL playoffs, the current state of the 2024 Red Sox, and the likelihood of notable MLB records being broken in the future. Oh, and honest to god- we will get back to the 2004 Red Sox post season re-watch next time. Really, we will!

Episode 152- 4/27/24 Playoff action, NFL Draft

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0400

Today we get caught up on Bruins and Celtics playoff action. We also take a look at the Patriots 2024 draft class. We ran out of time for the 2004 Red Sox re-watch but we promise we WILL get back to it next time. Thanks and enjoy the episode!!

Episode 151- 4/21/24 Playoffs begin!

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we preview the Celtics and Bruins playoff matchups and get caught up on the Red Sox season.

Episode 150- 4/14/24 Catching Up

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0400

Hello Sports Theory listeners! It's been a couple of months but we are back with a brand new episode. We get caught up on the goings on in the sports world and we appreciate your patience and support as we figure out new schedules. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

Episode 149- 2/10/24 Super Bowl prop bets, 2023 Monocle awards

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Today we take a look at some of the more interesting Super Bowl prop bets. Then, in the second half of the episode, we reveal our 2023 Monocle award winners.

Episode 148- 1/31/24 NFL Playoffs, Red Sox re-watch

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:00:00 -0500

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Episode 147- 1/24/24 Long Episode

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500

We cover a lot of ground in this extra long episode. Too much? Maybe. But hang in there, it's worth it!

Episode 146- 1/17/24 Patriots say goodbye to Belichick

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, the first of 2024, we talk about the Patriots' decision to part ways with Bill Belichick and hire Jerod Mayo as his replacement. We also get caught up on the NFL playoffs, NBA and NHL action, and finally we continue with our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Today we discuss innings 4-6 of game 7 of the ALCS vs. the Yankees.

Episode 145- 12/27/23 Happy Holidays from the Sports Theory Family

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500

After a brief Christmas break, the Sports Theory Podcast is back with a new episode. We get caught up on the latest news in the sports world, play a holiday themed Pick One, and finish up with our continuing 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch. Today we break down innings 1-3 of game 7 of the ALCS from Yankee Stadium.

We hope you all had a great holiday with family and friends, and thank you for listening.

Episode 144- 12/6/23 PJ and EMac relive an existential crisis from 2004

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500

In today's episode we get caught up on many things in the sports world, but the re-watch is the highlight so be sure to listen all the way to the end. We cover innings 7-9 of game 6 of the 2004 ALCS from Yankee Stadium. Many key moments are included in this part of the game, including a moment that was one of the scariest moments of my life. Hang on and enjoy the ride!

Episode 143- 11/29/23 Red Sox re-watch and lots of other topics!

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:00:00 -0500

This episode has a little bit of everything. Digressions, JFK theories, and even some sports talk mixed in for good measure. We finish off with our ongoing re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Here we cover innings 4-6 of game 6 of the ALCS from Yankee Stadium.

Episode 142- 11/22/23 Thanksgiving 2023

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:00:00 -0500

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, in this episode we spend some time talking about our favorite things about turkey day, and of course also some of our not so favorite things. We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving full of family, friends, food and football.

We also understand that the holidays can be a difficult time of year for many. If you suspect that someone in your life is struggling with depression and anxiety, now would be a good time to reach out. Sometimes a seemingly small act of kindness can make a big difference.

As always, we thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy the podcast. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. Cheers.

Episode 141- 11/15/23 NFL update, Red Sox re-watch

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Today we recap the NFL week 10 action, including the latest Patriots loss. We catch up on Bruins and Celtics action. Also another fun installment of Pick One, and we continue our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Today we talk about the first 3 innings of game 6 of the 2004 ALCS, played on Tuesday 10/19/04 in a cold, rainy and windy Yankee Stadium.

Episode 140- 11/8/23 NFL week 9, 2004 Red Sox re-watch, "Pick One"

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Today on the podcast we talk about the 2-7 Patriots' increasingly dismal situation. We get caught up on the Celtics and Bruins. We have a new exciting "Pick One" segment. And last but not least we continue our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post-season. Today we discuss innings 13 and 14 of game 5 of the ALCS, played at Fenway Park on October 18, 2004.

Episode 139- 10/25/23 NFL week 7, MLB post-season, 2004 Red Sox rewatch

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode we get updated on the NFL season. We discuss the MLB playoffs as we get ready for the World Series. We have another installment of Pick One, and finally we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 postseason with innings 10-12 of game 5 of the ALCS vs the Yankees.

Episode 138- 10/11/23 NFL week 5, MLB playoffs

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we break down the Patriots 34-0 home loss to the New Orleans Saints, and talk about what is wrong in Foxboro, and where the team goes from here. We also look at the MLB playoffs. PJ offers his support to his fellow pharmacists who are staging walkouts in protest of unsafe working conditions in chain pharmacies nationwide. And lastly we have another installment of "Pick One."

The 2004 Red Sox post season re-watch will resume in 2 weeks.

Episode 137- 10/6/23 NFL week 4, MLB playoffs, new segment

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

In today's podcast we set the record for earliest in the morning we have ever done a show. We talk about the untimely passing of Tim Wakefield, the NFL week 4 games, MLB playoffs, and a new segment gets rolled out! We finish this episode with our 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch. Today we analyze innings 7-9 of game 5 of the ALCS from Fenway Park.

Episode 136- NFL week 3, MLB regular season final weekend, 2004 Red Sox re-watch

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode we look back at the NFL week 3 games, and PJ updates his power rankings. We also take a look at the MLB playoff races and MVP/CY/ROY contenders as the regular season enters its final weekend. Plus we continue our 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch. Today we are discussing innings 4-6 of game 5 of the ALCS, played at Fenway Park vs the Yankees. The Red Sox trail the best of 7 series series 3 games to 1.

Episode 135- 9/19/23 NFL week 2 analysis, 2004 Red Sox rewatch

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, recorded on 9/19/23, we recap the action from NFL week 2, including the Patriots' loss to the Dolphins. We also continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 postseason. Today we are talking about innings 1-3 of game 5 of the ALCS vs the Yankees, played on Monday 10/18/04, a game that PJ saw in person. The Yankees lead the best of 7 series 3-1 and they send Mike Mussina to the mound. The Red Sox have Pedro Martinez on the hill as they again attempt to stave off elimination.

Episode 134- 9/12/23 NFL week 1 recap, power rankings, 2004 Red Sox rewatch

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode, the guys break down the NFL week 1 games. We also unveil our NFL power rankings, and react to Tom Brady's return to Foxboro for the Pats' 2023 season opener. Find out what our first impressions are of this year's New England Patriots.

And finally, we continue our rewatch of the Red Sox 2004 post season. Today we analyze innings 10-12 of game 4 of the ALCS, played at Fenway Park on 10/17/23.

Episode 133- Sports Theory is Back, Season 5 has begun!!

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0400

The long wait is over! This jumbo sized episode kicks off season 5 with a bang. There's a lot to talk about, and PJ and EMac are joined in the studio by frequent guest and friend of the show, marathoner and guitarist from The Naticks, Ross MacAndrew. Ross updates us on his quest to qualify for the olympic trials, and tells us what The Naticks have been up to.
Topics discussed include the upcoming NFL season, the complete disaster that is the 2023 Red Sox season, and we pick up where we left off with our rewatch of the 2004 -Red Sox post-season. We're just getting to the good stuff as today we cover innings 7-9 of game 4 of the ALCS vs the New York Yankees, played at Fenway Park on October 17, 2004. When we left off, the Red Sox trailed in the series 3 games to none, and were trailing 4-3 after the sixth inning and facing elimination.
It feels great to be back in the studio, and as always we appreciate your support.

Episode 132- 5/31/23 Celtics fall short

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode, recorded on 5/31, we talk about the Celtics' game 7 loss to the Miami Heat as their attempt to become the first NBA team to win a series after trailing 3-0 comes up a little short. We also continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season. Today we are discussing innings 4-6 of game 4 of the ALCS, with the Red Sox facing elimination, trailing the Yankees 3 games to none.

Episode 131 5/24/23 2023 Celtics, 2004 Red Sox?

Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we have a convergence of events. We discuss the Celtics' chances of becoming the first NBA team to come back from down 3-0 to win a best of 7 series. We contrast this team with the 2004 Red Sox as we continue our re-watch of the 2004 post-season with innings 1-3 of game 4 of the 2004 ALCS.

Episode 130- 5/17/23 Celtics, Bruins, and lots of birthdays!

Thu, 18 May 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Today's short but sweet episode includes discussions about the Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins, but most importantly a whole bunch of Happy Birthdays to several friends and family in this very busy birthday month. We hope you enjoy listening!

Episode 129- 4/30/23 Bruins and Celtics playoffs, NFL draft, Red Sox

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0400

A whole lotta stuff going on so we didn't get to the 2004 Red Sox postseason re-watch, we will resume that next week.

In addition to discussing the topics mentioned above we also discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's answer to whether his team's season was a failure at his postgame press conference after his Milwaukee Bucks team, the top seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference, was eliminated from the playoffs in the first round.

Episode 128- 4/23/23 Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Today we talk about the Celtics and Bruins' playoff series, with both teams currently holding 2-1 leads in their best of 7s. We also discuss if we may have underestimated the Red Sox, and if so by how much? Plus, we continue our re-watch of the Sox' 2004 postseason with innings 7-9 of game 3 of the ALCS vs the Yankees- about as much fun as a root canal. Maybe less.

Episode 127- 4/16/23 Celtics and Bruins playoffs, Red Sox rewatch

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400

We are back after a 2 week layoff with a brand new episode. Today we get ready for what we hope are long playoff runs by the Bruins and Celtics. We also discuss the 2023 Red Sox' shortcomings, and we continue our 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch with innings 4-6 of game 3 of the ALCS vs the New York Yankees.

Episode 126- Mini-episode. Just the important info!

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we get right to the chase (kinda) and get in and out with updates on the goings on with the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. We will be back with a full length episode next week when things are hopefully a little less chaotic!

Episode 125- 3/22/23 Sweet 16, WBC, GOAT reaction, Red Sox re-watch

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we talk about the first 2 rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Ed Cooley's departure from Providence College, and the World Baseball Classic. Plus another installment of GOAT Reaction. And finally, we continue our 2004 Red Sox postseason re-watch with the first 3 innings of game 3 of the ALCS vs the New York Yankees from Saturday, October 16th at Fenway Park in Boston. There are a total of 12 runs scored in these 3 action packed innings.

Episode 124- 3/19/23 NCAA tourmanent, Red Sox re-watch, and a new segment

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Hey guys, apologies for the delay in getting this one uploaded. Been a little crazy. But the good news is we have an extra long episode, including a new segment that we are trying out called GOAT Reaction. Plus we continue our 2004 Red Sox post-season re-watch with innings 7-9 of game 2 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium.

Episode 123- 3/12/23 Daylight Savings Edition

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Today is the first day of daylight saving time, and that means it's time to get ready for March Madness. PJ has his predictions for the 1-4 seeds in the big dance, and a big name school that will probably get in despite predictions to the contrary. We also continue our 2004 Red Sox postseason re-watch with innings 4-6 of game 2 of the ALCS from October 13th.

Episode 122- 3/5/23 Back Together In The Studio

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Today the guys are back together, face to face, in the new temporary Sports Theory studio. As you might expect, this one ran a little longer than usual as we had a little catching up to do. We discuss the Bruins making a run at history, the Celtics troubles and NCAA basketball. Plus we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 postseason with the first 3 innings of game 2 of the ALCS, played on October 13th at Yankee Stadium.

Episode 121- 2/22/23 Celtics, Bruins, 2004 Red Sox postseason rewatch

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500

In this episode we get back to our rewatch of the 2004 Red Sox postseason. Today we look at innings 7-9 of game 1 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. These 3 innings provide insight into what is to come in this series, something we could never have guessed at the time. We hope you enjoy today's episode!

Episode 120- 2/15/23 SB review, Celtics and Bruins

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Today we wrap up the NFL season by revisiting Kansas City's championship win over the Philadelphia Eagles. We also discuss a couple of reasons to be excited to be a New England sports fan even though the weather is still lousy and baseball season is a couple of months away!

Episode 119- 2/9/23 SB prop bets, NBA trades, Red Sox news

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Today we once again have EMac on the phone as we get settled into our new Sports Theory studio. In this episode we preview this Sunday's big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The guys give their predictions for the final score as well as taking a look at some of the many interesting prop bets that are out there. Thanks as always for listening and we hope you love the show!

Episode 118- NFL playoffs, Bruins, Celtics and Red Sox updates

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Today we have PJ, still nursing a cold, in the new Sports Theory studio, and in an abundance of caution we decided to have EMac phone in so that we can keep at least one of us healthy. Good sound quality though, and PJ's voice is much better than the previous episode.

Episode 117- 1/18/23 2023 predictions, moving to a new studio

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Today we start the new year out with our 2023 predictions. We also take a look at the NFL playoff matchups coming up this weekend. Apologies about the rough voice, PJ is battling a cold.

Episode 116- 1/4/23. NFL week 18 picks, 2022 Golden Monocle Awards

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Today's show begins with a lengthy discussion of the tragic Damar Hamlin injury that occurred during Monday night's game between the Bills and the Bengals. Our thoughts are with Damar Hamlin, his family, his friends, and his teammates.

In the second half of the episode we announce the winners of our 2022 Golden Monocle awards for the year that was.

Episode 115- 12/28/2022- NFL week 17 picks, AFC playoff picture

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode, the final episode of 2022, the guys look to finish the year strong. As always, we thank you for your support and we hope you love this episode. We wish you all a safe and Happy New Year, and we are looking forward to a great 2023!

Episode 114- 12/22/22- Welcome back Ross!

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Hey guys, today we welcome back our first repeat guest. Ross MacAndrew joins us today . Ross is among the top marathoners in New England, recently placing 24th overall in the Philadelphia Marathon with a time of 2:29:06. We talk about his training, his plans for future races, and also get caught up on what's going on with his band The Naticks. It's always great chatting with Ross. Also today we have our picks for NFL week 16 and we break down the AFC playoff picture with 3 weeks to go in the season. As always we are very appreciative of your support, and we wish you a happy and safe holiday season!

Episode 113, 12/1/22- Back after 4 long weeks

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Hey guys- sorry about the delay in getting this one out. It has been a crazy month for the Sports Theory family. We apologize for the long break and as always we thank you for your support. Today we get caught up on all things in the New England sports universe and talk a little bit about EMac's vacation.

Episode 112- 11/3/22. NFL week 9, World Series, Celtics and Bruins

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0400

In this week's episode we go over the upcoming NFL week 9 matchups. Plus we talk about the 2022 World Series, currently tied at 2 games apiece after last night's combined no-hitter thrown by the Astros. We also continue our look back at the Red Sox 2004 postseason with the first 3 innings of game 1 of the ALCS, played at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 12, 2004.

Episode 111- 10/27/22. NFL week 8 picks, World Series preview, 2004 Red Sox post-season.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, the guys are back in the Sports Theory studio after PJ's return from Arizona. On the docket today we have the Patriots quarterback situation, a preview of the Astros-Phillies World Series matchup, and Bruins and Celtics updates. Also, we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season. When we left off, the Red Sox had a 2 games to 0 lead over the Angels in the ALDS, and they led game 3 6-1 after 6 innings.

Episode 110- PJ is in Arizona!!!

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400

Hey guys- today's episode is a bit on the short side as we recorded with PJ in Phoenix, Arizona at the MSBL world series and EMac in by phone. We did our best but the sound quality is not what it normally is. Thanks for listening, we will be back with a full length episode next week.

Episode 109- 10/12/22- NFL week 6 picks, MLB playoffs, 2004 Red Sox re-watch

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400

Today we begin the episode with our NFL picks for this weekend. We also discuss the Patriots quarterback situation and whether or not we should get immunized against Zappe fever. Other topics include the MLB playoffs and our continued re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season, picking up today in the 4th inning of game 3 of the ALDS vs the Angels with Bronson Arroyo on the mound at Fenway Park.

Episode 108- 10/5/22. NFL week 5, MLB playoff preview, 2004 ALDS Red Sox-Angels game 3 innings 1-3

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we have our picks for the NFL week 5 games. We also preview the MLB playoffs, which begin on Wednesday. Also we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season with innings 1-3 of game 3 of the ALDS vs the Angels, which took place on Friday, October 8, 2004 at Fenway Park on Boston.

Episode 107- 9/28/22, NFL week 4 picks, 2004 ALDS game 2 innings 7-9

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we have our picks for the week 4 NFL games. Also discussed are the Celtics coaching situation, MLB players that may have a chance at being the next to get to 700 home runs, and we continue our re-watch of the 2004 Red Sox post season with the final 3 innings of game 2 of the ALDS vs the Angels.

Episode 106- 9/22/22- NFL week 2 recap/week 3 picks, 2004 ALDS game 2 innings 4-6

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Today we look back at the NFL week 2 games and make our picks for week 3. Plus we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season with innings 4-6 of game 2 of the ALDS vs the Angels.

Episode 105, 9/14/22- NFL week 2 picks, MLB rule changes, 2004 ALDS game 2 innings 1-3.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0400

Today we recap the NFL week 1 action and make our picks for week 2. We also discuss the MLB rule changes that will go into effect in 2023. And, we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season with the first 3 innings of game 2 of the ALDS vs the Angels, which took place on 10/6/04 in Anaheim.

Episode 104- NFL Week 1 picks, 2004 ALDS Red Sox-Angels game 1 innings 7-9

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0400

Today we go over the slate of games and make our picks for week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Also we continue our look back at the 2004 Red Sox post-season , covering innings 7 through 9 or game 1 of the Red Sox-Angels ALDS.

Episode 103- Pizza ovens, MLB, Pats, 2004 ALDS Red Sox-Angels innings 4-6

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode we kick it off with discussions about Ooni pizza ovens (which we fully endorse) and the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley Stadium. We get to sports around the 15 minute mark when we talk about the Red Sox season that wasn't . Also covered are the New England Patriots upcoming season. And finally we continue our re-watch of the Red Sox 2004 post-season run with innings 4 through 6 of game 1 of the ALDS vs the Angels.

Episode 102- Season 4 of the Sports Theory Podcast

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0400

Summer vacation is over, and PJ and EMac are back at it in the Sports Theory studio with the beginning of season 4. It's great to be back, and we are excited to bring you new weekly episodes. Today we get caught up on things that we missed over the last several weeks. Plus we begin a look back at the Boston Red Sox 2004 playoff journey. Over the course of this season of the podcast we will relive the Red Sox run to their first World Series win in 86 years, and each episode will cover 3 innings. We begin today with the first 3 innings of game 1 of the 2004 ALDS, which took place on October 5th, 2004 in Anaheim against the Angels. We hope that you enjoy our re-watch of this franchise altering playoff run by the group that finally broke through and ended the Curse of the Bambino!

Episode 101- Season 3 Finale!

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400

This episode is the final episode of season 3 of the Sports Theory podcast. Season 4 will begin in August. in this episode, we wrap up the NBA Finals, talk about the Bruins and Red Sox, and reveal some ideas about the future of the show. As always we appreciate your support and we hope you enjoy listening. Enjoy the summer and we will see you in August for season 4!!

Episode 100- Celebrating hitting the century mark!

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast! Today we take a look back at the first 100 and talk about our plans for the next 100 and beyond. We are truly thankful for your support and we hope that you enjoy listening to the show!

Episode 99- NBA Finals, RI high school baseball and softball

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss the NBA finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors. We also talk about the championship tournaments in RI high school baseball and softball.

Episode 98- NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 7

Sun, 29 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode we preview game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between Boston and Miami. Also discussed are the Red Sox, RI high school baseball and Caddyshack. Thanks for listening!

Episode 97- NBA playoffs, Red Sox update

Sun, 22 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Today we discuss the Celtics-Heat playoff series, which currently stands at 2-1 Miami. We also talk about the Red Sox, who appear to be starting to dig themselves out of an early season hole. Also discussed are the recent dustup between Josh Donaldson and Tim Anderson, and the quiet greatness that is Patrice Bergeron. As always thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the podcast.

Episode 96- Celtics and Bruins playoffs, NFL schedule

Sun, 15 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

A lot covered in this episode as we discuss the Bs' first round exit from the NHL playoffs, the Celtics series with the Milwaukee Bucks (which is headed to game 7 at the time of this recording), and the recently released NFL schedule including a game by game look at the Patriots 2022 schedule. Thanks and we hope you enjoy the podcast!

Episode 95- Celtics and Bruins playoffs, Red Sox update.

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Today we discuss the Celtics, who at this time are 1-1 in their best of 7 series with the Milwaukee, and the Bruins, who are down 0-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Other topics include the Red Sox slow start and the Patriots' selections in the NFL draft. As always thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the podcast!

Episode 94- What do the Red Sox and Patriots have in common?

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0400

Today PJ asks the question- why do Boston sports fans trust the Patriots ownership bus seemingly distrust the Red Sox ownership, despite the fact that both teams have enjoyed tremendous success during their tenures.

Episode 93- NBA playoffs, Red Sox update

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Today we discuss the Celtics-Nets series so far with the Celtics holding a 2-0 lead in the best of 7. Also discussed are the Red Sox, Bruins, and what the best value is at Fenway Park.

Episode 92- The Joys of Day Baseball

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400

In this week's episode the guys wax poetic about the greatness of baseball games played in the daylight hours. Also discussed are early opinions about the Red Sox, the Masters, and of course Celtics and Bruins.

Episode 91- 2022 baseball preview

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, recorded on baseball's opening day, the guys preview the 2022 MLB season, including the new playoff format, who we expect to make a deep run in October, who the favorites are for individual honors, and a hard look at the Red Sox opening day roster.

Episode 90- Lots of random thoughts both sports and non-sports related

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0400

This episode is a little bit shorter than most but we cover a lot of ground here. Enjoy listening to us discuss among other things our least favorite holidays and observances, sports movies and PJ's new found borderline obsession with the TV show Mad Men.

Episode 89- NCAA tournament, Red Sox sign Trevor Story, Malcolm Butler returns to Foxboro

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0400

In today's episode PJ and EMac discuss the men's NCAA basketball tournament, the Celtics torrid streak, and the signing of Trevor Story by the Red Sox.

Episode 88- NCAA Tournament preview

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Today we take a look at the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament bracket.

Episode 87- Baseball is back, NCAA tournament predictions

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400

We touch upon a lot of things in this episode including Bruins and Celtics updates, the end of the baseball lockout and PJ's NCAA field of 68 predictions.

Episode 86- root canals, Lollapalooza and philosophy

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0500

What do root canals, Lollapalooza and philosophy? Listen to this episode of the podcast to find out.

Episode 85- College basketball update and a special new guest joins us!

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Today we are joined in the studio by Ross MacAndrew. In addition to being the lead guitarist for local Indie band The Naticks, Ross is among the most accomplished marathon runners in the area, and was the first Rhode Island finisher in the 2021 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:29. We talk about what is next for him after overcoming a potentially career ending injury, and also what The Naticks are up to. You can check them out at thenaticks.com.

Episode 84- Super Bowl recap, Villanova-PC preview

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500

In today's episode we look back at the LA Rams SB win over the Cincinnati Bengals, which featured all of the things that PJ dislikes about the city of Los Angeles. Also we look ahead to the huge college basketball game happening tonight at the sold out Dunkin' Donuts Center, where #8 Providence will be hosting #10 Villanova.

Episode 83- Super Bowl preview, prop bets

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, recorded on 2/8/22, PJ and EMac preview SB 56 and make their pick on some popular prop bets for the game. Also discussed are the recentNFL coaching changes and the Brian Flores racial discrimination case.

Episode 82- Tom Brady retires, Big Papi makes the HOF

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500

We cover a lot in this episode including the NFL playoffs, Tom Brady's retirement from football and David Ortiz's first-ballot election to the baseball hall of fame. This is the first episode recorded in the new studio space, and we are excited to now be available on Youtube. Watch us there and be sure to subscribe to our channel! Sports Theory Podcast- look for the logo with the magnifying glass!

Episode 81- NFL Playoffs, Celtics and Bruins update

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Today the guys talk about PJ's not so successful trip to the Strat-O-Matic baseball world championships in Orlando. They also discuss the NFL wild card games and preview the divisional round matchups.

Episode 80- 2nd Annual Awards Show, NFL Playoff preview

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Today we take a look back at 2021 with our annual Sports Theory Awards show! Find out who we chose as male and female athlete of the year, team of the year, over and underachiever of the year and more. Plus we give out a couple of special courage awards. Thanks as always for checking out the podcast!

Episode 79- NFL week 18/playoff preview, 2022 sports predictions

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500

In this episode, PJ and EMac give their annual year-ahead sports predictions. Plus a couple of hot takes involving the Boston Bruins and MLB. Spoiler alert- PJ is ticked off and thinks there won't be a baseball season in 2022, so why are the Red Sox trying to sell him tickets? Also, a look ahead at the final week of the NFL season and playoff scenarios.

Episode 78- AFC playoff picture, review of 2021 predictions

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0500

This episode, our final episode of 2021, has PJ in the studio and EMac on the phone as we keep ourselves COVID safe. Topics include a look at AFC playoff scenarios as we enter week 17, the red hot PC Friars men's basketball team, and finally the guys take a look back at their hits and misses from their sports predictions for 2021.

Episode 77- Christmas songs, Holiday athlete names, Pats-Bills rematch

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, recorded on Christmas Eve, the guys recap the Patriots loss to the Colts and preview the big rematch with the Bills coming up this Sunday. PJ talks about his favorite and least favorite Christmas songs. We hope you enjoy this very special episode, and Happy Holidays from our family to yours. As always thank you for listening.

Episode 76- COVID surge and its impact on the sports world

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -0500

With COVID numbers rising, we talk about how this will affect the sports world as we anticipate rising numbers throughout the winter. Also the NFL, NCAAB and NBA updates.

Episode 75- Pats/Bills and PC/URI recap

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Today PJ and EMac recap the Patriots/Bills game in which Patriots QB Mac Jones had only 3 pass attempts. Also we recap Providence College's win over the URI Rams. Plus NFL, NBA and NHL updates.

Episode 74- The rivalry is back! URI and PC battle for Ocean State supremacy!

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0500

After a 1 year absence, the URI Rams and PC Friars will renew their storied rivalry Saturday December 4th at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI. The Sports Theory guys lay out the history of this rivalry and preview Saturday's game between the 7-1 Friars and the 6-2 Rams.

Also discussed are the MLB labor issues, recent free agent signings, and an NFL update.

Episode 73- PJ's first post-COVID mass gathering, MLB HOF ballot

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500

In this episode PJ and EMac talk about the highlights of their Thanksgiving weekend, PJ shares his big takeaway from his first post-COVID mass gathering event- Sebastian Maniscalco at the TD Garden, plus the guys take a look at the 2022 baseball hall of fame ballot.

Episode 72- MLB post-season awards, NFL update

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode PJ and EMac talk about the MLB award winners for the 2021 season, discuss the latest developments in the NFL, and most importantly, pick their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes.

The Sports Theory family wishes you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving and we hope you enjoy listening to the podcast.

Episode 71- Red Sox Nation loses a legend

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, the guys mourn the loss of former second baseman and long time Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy. The Rem Dawg left his mark on generations of fans in his time with the organization. His unique combination of baseball insight, humor and self deprecation made him a Red Sox icon. He was highly underrated as a player as well. Remy will truly be missed, and our hearts go out to his family and friends.

Episode 70- MLB post season, NFL update, PJ's road trip

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

With PJ in Florida at the Roy Hobbs World Series, the Sports Theory guys got creative and patched EMac in by phone to produce this episode. The sound quality is surprisingly good so we went ahead with it. So with PJ in Florida we are still able to deliver a solid episode. We discuss the Red Sox loss to Houston in the ALCS and how PJ feels like it was avoidable. We talk about the World Series matchup, and also early season NBA and NHL action. We also talk about the looming MLB labor issues with the CBA set to expire in early December. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always thanks for listening!

Episode 69- MLB playoffs, NFL week 6, NBA

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0400

In today's episode we discuss both the ALCS and the NLCS, the Patriots-Cowboys game and also the Tennessee-Buffalo game and Sean McDermott's decision to go for it instead of kicking the game tying FG. Plus the latest on Ben Simmons, the Celtics and Bruins, and much much more!

Episode 68- MLB playoffs, NFL week 6, plus a brand new segment!

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0400

This week, the Sports Theory guys talk about the just completed baseball division series. Plus a brand new segment- What's In a Name! And, a word from a brand new sponsor!

Episode 67- MLB playoffs, Brady's return aftermath, final part of 1978 AL East tiebreaker flashback

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0400

Today we discuss the MLB wild card games, and preview the Red Sox-Rays ALDS series. We also wrap up Tom Brady's return to Foxboro. And finally, we finish our 3 part flashback to the 1978 Red Sox-Yankees AL East tiebreaker.

Episode 66- MLB Playoff chase, part 2 of 1978 AL East tiebreaker flashback

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0400

In today's baseball heavy episode, the guys give an update on the baseball playoff chase as the season heads into the final weekend. Also we take a look at some preseason predictions that we made to see how accurate we were. Finally, we continue our flashback to the 1978 AL East tiebreaker between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

Episode 65- 1978 AL East Division tiebreaker- Yankees at Red Sox, part 1

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this very special episode, we begin our look at possibly the greatest baseball game ever played- the October 2, 1978 tiebreaker between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston. We begin our look at this classic game with a deep dive into some of the history between those 2 teams and the paths that both teams took to get to that game. Also as usual we have E-Mac's rundown, several tangents, and 2 Adam Sandler movie references.

Episode 64- Season 3 has arrived!!

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400

Season 3 has finally arrived! PJ and EMac get back to work after the summer hiatus. In this episode, the guys talk about the future plans for the show, the Red Sox and the baseball playoff chase, and the NFL debut of Mac Jones.

Episode 63- Season 2 finale

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we wrap up season 2 of the podcast. We talk Olympic gymnastics, Simone Biles and mental health awareness. PJ somehow manages to involve My Cousin Vinny while talking about the Red Sox. And the guys discuss the latest Celtics and Bruins developments. Thank you for listening and we will see you all in September for season 3 of Sports Theory!

Episode 62- Olympic gymnastics, Red Sox, NBA finals, Red Sox

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode we preview Olympic women's gymnastics with special guest Coach Allie, head coach of the Cranston High School West gymnastics team and former All-American gymnast from RIC. Plus PJ and EMac talk about the Red Sox, the Celtics and the ONLY time it is ever appropriate to throw anything on to the field in a sports venue.

Fun Fact- Coach Allie becomes the second college All-American ever to appear on the podcast, joining PC alum Ernie DiGregorio!

Episode 61- Red Sox, NBA playoffs, baseball trivia

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400

PJ and EMac talk about the NBA and NHL playoffs, and finally make a decision about when season 2 will conclude!

Episode 60- Celtics update, NBA playoffs, Dustin Pedroia, NHL conspiracy theory

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400

Safely back in the studio for this week's episode, we discuss the Celtics' new head coach, the NBA playoffs, and Dustin Pedroia's tribute ceremony. PJ shares a theory about the Stanley Cup finals matchup between Tampa Bay and Montreal, and another great Boston sports argument.

Episode 59- PJ and EMac hit the links!

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode, kind of a mini-episode, the Sports Theory guys take the show on the road for the first time as they head to Goddard Park to play 9 holes of golf on a picture perfect early summer day in RI. This is kind of a test run for future on the road episodes and segments, but overall the quality is much better than expected.

In between fantastic golf shots the guys find time to talk about the latest goings on with the Celtics, the latest developments in MLB's attempt to crack down on pitchers using sticky stuff, and some talk about golf and philosophy. Shout out to Gene and Jeff who were paired up with us at the course and were patient while we recorded!

Episode 58- Baseball's sticky situation, NBA playoffs, Cam Newton injury

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0400

We cover an awful lot of information in this episode, including the latest scandal to plague MLB, the Celtics' coaching search, NBA playoffs, and a great conspiracy theory surrounding Cam Newton's hand injury. Plus E-Mac explains the "Bubble Effect" and the guys break down another great Boston sports argument.

Episode 57- NBA and NHL playoffs, Patriots preview, and a new segment!

Mon, 31 May 2021 21:00:00 -0400

Join PJ and EMac as they discuss the state of the Celtics and Bruins as they make their respective playoff runs. We also take a look ahead at the Patriots 2021 schedule. (Spoiler alert- week 4 is going to be a pretty big game). Plus we try out a new segment, and talk about the future "Alpha Dogs" of the 4 New England pro sports teams.

Episode 56- Special guest appearance by San Diego Padre Guy!

Tue, 25 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode PJ and EMac welcome Ryan aka the "San Diego Padre Guy", who is a Sports Theory legend for accurately predicting the current success of the Padres over 2 years ago! We were thrilled to have Ryan on with us to discuss all things San Diego, including the Padres-Dodgers rivalry, the Chargers leaving town, and much more. As always, thanks for listening to the podcast!

Episode 55- Mac Jones Era, or Mac Jones Error?

Wed, 05 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Episode 55 (which coincidentally is recorded on 5/5- how cool is that?), the Sports Theory guys discuss the Patriots new QB Mac Jones, plus updates on the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics.

Episode 54- Past, Present, Future?

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0400

In this episode we take a walk down memory lane with a bunch of great "On This Day" events. PJ thinks someone might win baseball's Triple Crown this year (HINT- he's a National Leaguer). Plus we talk more about potential rule changes in baseball, particularly the Double Hook. As always thanks for listening!

Episode 53- Theo Epstein's plan to fix baseball, Carlos Rodon almost perfect

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0400

In this baseball heavy episode, we listen to some of Theo Epstein's ideas to fix the sport. We also talk about the Red Sox recent hot streak, Carlos Rodon's no-hitter, and some near-perfect games in recent years.

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Episode 52- Red Sox update, NCAA tournament, NFL news

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode, EMac gets to take not 1, but 2 victory laps. PJ has 2 reasons to like Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock, and PJ also reveals why this past Thursday was one of his favorite days of the year!

Episode 51- NCAA tournament, MLB, NBA and some NFL

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:00:00 -0400

Our apologies for the delayed release of this episode as we were celebrating Easter with our families. Thank you as always for your continued support and we hope you enjoy listening!

Episode 50-Anniversary Episode! NCAA tournament, MLB predictions.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0400

This is our 50th full length episode, and the 1 year anniversary of the podcast. As always we thank you for listening. This is only the beginning of our journey!

In this episode we talk about the first 2 rounds of the NCAA tournament, as well as preview the upcoming MLB season and talk about the latest player movement in the NFL.

Episode 49- NCAA Tournament bracket, Patriots news

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0400

This is the one we have been waiting for! Get ready to fill out your brackets as we dive in and analyze the 2021 men's NCAA basketball tournament, identify potential sleepers, which teams might disappoint, and give you our final four and national champion picks. Plus a hot take on the Patriots free agent spending spree and what that might mean.

Episode 48- NCAA Tournament, Breaking NFL News, MLB Rule Changes

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0400

There is a lot of content packed into this episode, including PJ's predicted field of 68 for the NCAA Tournament. This was recorded an hour before the brackets were revealed so you can listen along to see how he did. We also discuss the NBA all star weekend, breaking NFL news, and proposed rule changes in the NBA and MLB. Even some boxing talk. This episode has everything!

Episode 47- NBA All-Star game, NCAAB update, NFL news

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500

This episode is presented without commercials because we are a little late uploading it. Sorry everyone, and as always thanks for your support! We love you all, and we hope you love this episode!!! -PJ and EMac

Episode 46- Celtics, NCAA Tournament, Tiger Woods, Patriots QB talk

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Today the guys talk about who is responsible for the Celtics underperformance and how they can improve. PJ updates his NCAA tournament field, and EMac is a take machine. This is one of our best episodes. And be sure to listen after the closing credits for some bonus baseball talk.

Episode 45- James Harden, NCAA tournament, Baseball trivia

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode, the Sports Theory guys discuss the latest NFL QB news, baseball signings, and EMac has a hot take about James Harden's rapid weight loss program. You do not want to miss this one.

Episode 44- SB55 recap, EMac's NFL QB take, NCAA tournament field

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Today the guys discuss SB55, EMac has a great observation about the state of NFL quarterbacking, and PJ reveals his initial projected NCAA tourmanent field of 68. Plus some baseball talk and of course tangents as well.

Episode 43- SB55 predictions, EMac's rundown, Tampa Dan.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500

The guys preview this Sunday's matchup between the Bucs and the Chiefs. Tampa Dan checks in and gives us his analysis of the game, plus PJ and EMac pay tribute to Dustin Pedroia.

Episode 42- Hank Aaron, Curt Schilling, Bonds and Clemens, SB55

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Today the guys discuss Hank Aaron's passing, the baseball HOF voting results, the AFC and NFC championship games and much more.

Episode 41- Perry's Picks and more

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0500

PJ is super caffeinated in this one so there are lots of tangents, and a few pretty hot takes specifically relating to Patrick Mahomes and Phillip Rivers. Plus Perry joins us for his picks for the AFC and NFC championship games.

Episode 40- EMac's rundown, Segment to be named later, Perry's picks

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

In today's episode EMac has a Deshaun Watson conspiracy theory. The rundown includes the upcoming NFL QB free agent class, URI's OT loss to UMass, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, Tommy Lasorda RIP, Andrew Benintendi trade talks and baseball free agent DJ Lemahieu. Plus the guys issue a challenge in a new baseball trivia segment. And of course the NFL Divisional Playoff installment on Perry's Picks with a busy and somewhat annoyed Mr. Perry.

Predictions for 2021, Perry unfiltered, NFL Wild Card Weekend preview!

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0500

This episode is a marathon but worth the time. The guys preview NFL wild card weekend and offer up some predictions for 2021. The highlight of this one however is an epic Perry's picks installment. Enjoy, and Happy New Year from our family to yours!

First Annual P-Mac Awards!

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The guys recognize some of 2020's most outstanding achievements in this very special year-end episode.

Very Special Christmas Episode, Sports Theory out takes

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Merry Christmas from our little Sports Theory family to yours! As a special treat for our listeners, we are sharing with you some of our out takes from this season. PJ and EMac listen and react to some of our not so great moments, many of which are airing for the first time. We home that you find this segment as funny as we did! Plus the usual rundown and a Christmas visit from the fabulous Mr. Perry. As always thank you for listening to the podcast and we hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

Snowmageddon Episode

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The Sports Theory guys get this one in just before a Nor'Easter hits and like all the great ones, the pressure brings out the best in them as this is in our opinion one of our best. As usual the fabulous Mr. Perry joins us with his picks for week 15, and PJ shares that today (December 16th) is an important anniversary in his life. This is Sports Theory at its unfiltered best, just in time for your snow day listening pleasure!

NFL Week 14, Perry's picks, EMac's road trip

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500

The Sports Theory guys are back in the studio together after a 2 week absence, and with the current state of affairs in RI at this point we are unsure when we will be back again.

This episode goes off the rails pretty early on as we had lots of catching up to do, but we do manage to get in Perry's picks, and also make our own picks for week 14.

Perry's picks, first virtual episode

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0500

OK, so right off the top I have to confess that this one- it might not be our greatest episode. This week we did a remote session- PJ was in the Sports Theory studio and EMac was on the phone. The results- that's up to you to decide. Spoiler alert- not great. Real difficult not being in the same room together. Next week we will be back in the studio with lots of stories about EMac's Thanksgiving trip to Arkansas and maybe a new segment or 2.

Basketball legend Ernie DiGregorio

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Today we release the long awaited Ernie D interview. The Providence College basketball legend and North Providence, RI native joins us to talk about his basketball journey. We take the journey with him from his early years as a kid growing up and falling in love with the game of basketball, through his time as a PC Friar, where he was a 3-time All-American, leading his team to the 1973 Final Four. Ernie talks about being the 3rd overall pick in the 1973 NBA draft and winning the 1974 NBA rookie of the year award, and gives his opinion of the modern day game of basketball versus the game as it was played back when he was playing. He tells us what it was like getting to play for the team he grew up rooting for, the Boston Celtics, and what motivated him to practice 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, constantly working to improve his game.

Ernie's new book, Star With A Broken Heart, will be on sale in December 2020. The book tells the untold stories of Ernie DiGregorio, Marvin Barnes and Dave Gavitt, and their battles on and off the court. You can order a signed first edition copy at ernied.com.

NFL Week 11, Perry celebrates his 5-0 week, PJ has a couple of theories

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Today the guys talk about everything from David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez to Nick Chubb, Theo Epstein and another idea to help save baseball. Plus some NBA draft talk, and as usual Perry's picks as the fabulous Mr. Perry looks to continue his hot streak after going a perfect 5-0 in week 10.

NFL week 10, Perry, Tampa Bay Dan

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode we catch up with Tampa Bay Bucs fan Dan to get his opinion on Brady and the Bucs performance so far. Also PJ gets a pretty good Red Sox rant in, and we pat our respects to Tommy Heinsohn and Alex Trebec. We cover a lot of topics in this one, and be sure to stick around after the closing credits for some bonus coverage.

NFL Week 9, Perry's Picks, new show affiliate, and bonus footage!

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0500

A couple of Sports Theory firsts- we have a brand new show affiliate- Instacart! For a special offer and to support the show, click on the link or copy and paste: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/jPqYM

Also be sure to listen after the closing credits for special bonus Sports Theory footage, including PJ and EMac's favorite and least favorite candy bars ( in honor of Halloweekend!).

And we promise absolutely no election coverage whatsoever. Thanks for listening.

PJ shares a theory about Justin Turner's COVID test, Drunk Rob Manfred, NFL Week 8, Perry's picks

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0400

You do not want to miss this episode. A somewhat disheveled PJ shares his theory about Justin Turner's positive test. Spoiler alert- something is very very wrong here, and PJ needs to get it off his chest. Also, what is the deal with managers taking starting pitchers out in the 6th inning for no good reason? This is classic Sports Theory at it's finest!

NFL Week 7, Perry's Picks, weird injuries and Red Sox 2021

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Today the guys talk about the World Series matchup between the Rays and the Dodgers, which leads to a new segment- weird sports injuries! PJ and EMac also preview the 2021 Red Sox. Plus the latest installment of Perry's Picks!

NFL Week 6, Perry's Picks, and a new SI Flashback

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0400

The guys talk about the Lakers' NBA championship, the passing of baseball HOFer Joe Morgan, plus a couple of pretty good tangents about COVID and the presidential election. Also in a new SI Flashback segment PJ observes how drastically mental health awareness has changed since 1987. And of course PJ and EMac and the fabulous Mr. Perry make their week 6 NFL picks!

NFL Week 5, Perry's Picks, big news- Ernie D interview coming soon!

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The Sports Theory guys talk about the NBA Finals, the MLB postseason, EMac's sister's wedding, and PJ tells a story about a Van Halen concert he attended in high school as a tribute to Eddie Van Halen. The guys also share the news that they have landed an interview with basketball legend and North Providence, RI native Ernie DiGregorio. We are beyond excited about this interview. Stay tuned for when it will air! Enjoy the episode and thanks as always for listening.

NFL Week 4, Perry's Picks, NBA finals, MLB playoffs

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

PJ and EMac discuss the Celtics loss to Miami in the conference finals and preview the LAL-MIA NBA Finals matchup. Also in this episode: Perry's Picks, and a special guest appearance by PJ's mom/EMac's grandmother (this might get PJ severely injured).

NFL Week 3, Perry's picks, MLB playoffs, Celtics-Miami

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400

The guys discuss the Celtics developing habit of not being able to win close games, PJ gets apprehended by the Take Police (including a Sports Theory first- the use of a sound effect!). Plus Perry joins us for his NFL Week 3 picks. You do not want to miss this episode!

NFL Week 2, Picks with Perry, Red Sox or Rock Star

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we welcome back the fabulous Mr. Perry to get his week 2 picks. EMac runs down the NBA season individual award winners, the guys discuss the state of the NBA playoffs, plus PJ hits EMac with a new segment, Red Sox or Rock Star. Thanks for listening!

NFL Week 1, Picks with Perry, SI Flashback, MLB rule change idea, Who Dis?

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Hello and welcome to season 2 of the podcast! This episode is jam packed with new segments including the much anticipated return of the fabulous Mr. Perry to the airwaves. Perry will enlighten us with his winning NFL picks throughout the 2020 season, and entertain us as only he can! Plus PJ has another idea to make baseball more interesting and watchable. We also introduce another new segment- the SI flashback, where we look back at Sports Illustrated magazines from PJ's collection. These are from the years 1980 to 1987. In the SI Flashback, we will look at how the world has changed using the magazine issues as a sort of time capsule of what life was like in the 1980s. We finish the episode off with a new Who Dis? from EMac. Thanks for listening to the podcast and we are excited to start season 2!

Season 2 Trailer

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0400

The Sports Theory guys are back, and this time with actual games to talk about! In the season 2 trailer, PJ and EMac talk about their evolving vision of Sports Theory and what kind of surprises are in store for season 2 of the podcast. As always, original music by Andrew DiBiase.

PJ's Grand Unified Plan To Save Baseball From Extinction

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0400

This is the one you have been waiting for! In this episode, PJ presents his ideas to save the game of baseball. Also, the guys talk about who is winning the Brady-Belichick breakup.

Talkin' Baseball

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0400

In this very special episode we introduce Donnie Baseball. Donnie will be a frequent Sports Theory guest. He is a walking baseball encyclopedia, having grown up in Brooklyn in the golden age of New York City baseball, when the Dodgers, Giants and Yankees all called the Big Apple home. Donnie, a Dodger fan in those days, also played baseball at a very high level, and knows the game inside and out. We love talking baseball on the Sports Theory Podcast, and hope you enjoy this episode. We discuss, among other things, some of the problems with modern baseball and how to fix them, Gil Hodges' case for HOF induction, and how today's players stack up against the all time greats. Plus a brand new segment.

MLB, NBA and NHL update, farewell to the PawSox, final lightning round

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

PJ and EMac discuss the latest developments in the planning for the return of pro sports, plus EMac's top 5 movie soundtracks, and the last ever PJ's Lightning Round! In our opinion, this will be remembered as the episode where it all came together. Very proud of this episode. We are getting close to the end of season 1, there will be 3 more episodes after this one, then we will take a brief hiatus and be back with big plans for season 2!

Red Sox 21st century World Series champion All-Star team

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0400

PJ and EMac discuss the 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018 teams, and pick a roster of the best 25 players from those teams. This was a fun episode to record as we got to talk about our favorite players, best moments and best games from the Red Sox four championship runs so far this century. This episode focuses 100% on baseball, creating a much needed diversion from the chaos erupting everywhere in the world.

Cold opening, support for peaceful protest, Commissioner EMac fixes baseball

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0400

In the middle of a particularly interesting pre-show discussion, PJ turns the mic on (to EMac's surprise!) and the results are pretty fantastic! The guys discuss some ideas to make baseball more interesting, and a new Whodunit!

PJ slams MLB owners, BS or VS, Lightning Round

Sun, 31 May 2020 01:00:00 -0400

PJ scolds MLB's owners for their thinly veiled attempt to use the COVID-19 pandemic to break the players' union, EMac lets the cat out of the bag about PJ's book, PJ and EMac talk about the origins of the podcast, and PJ talks about what it is that motivates people's actions. Plus new BS or VS and Lightning Round!

First on air guest! Bucs fan Dan D talks all things Tampa Bay Bucs

Sat, 23 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400

This is a landmark episode for Sports Theory! We are excited to welcome our first guest on to the podcast- EMac's buddy Dan D, a lifelong Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, sits down (6 ft away) with us to give us a look into the minds of Bucs fans. Plus a special Whodunit- Tamba Bay Bucs version specifically designed to test Dan's knowledge of the history of the team (spoiler alert- he knocked it out of the park!).

Also in this episode, PJ sees something sinister behind the 2020 graduation program hosted by LeBron James, and featuring President Obama.

We really enjoyed recording this episode and will definitely have many more guests in the future.

Brady part 3- 2008-2010, the Dark Ages of the Dynasty

Mon, 18 May 2020 23:00:00 -0400

We pick up where we left off in our multi-part retrospective of Tom Brady's career in New England. Also in this episode, the guys talk about the friction between MLB owners and the players union, and episodes 7 and 8 of The Last Dance. Plus a brand new case of Whodunit??

Episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance, COVID-19 news, Lightning Round

Wed, 13 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

PJ and EMac dissect the 5th and 6th episodes of The Last Dance. PJ calls out the mayor of Providence, and then ponders his existence after a horrific swing and miss during lightning round.

Aaron Rodgers rumors, philosophy, and a new segment!

Thu, 07 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400

This episode has a little bit of everything, including PJ getting serious as he ponders the crossroads that America seems to be at with regards to the collective mood of the country, particularly as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guys toss around the possibility of Aaron Rodgers coming to New England in 2021, and EMac unveils a new segment- Whodunit?!!!

MJ documentary, Roger Clemens' first 20K game and MLB 2020 plans

Sat, 02 May 2020 20:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, PJ gets nostalgic about the 1986 Red Sox on the anniversary of the Rocket's first 20 strikeout game. Also, the guys give their opinions on episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance, and break down the MJ-Isiah Thomas beef. Plans for the 2020 MLB season are also talked about, as well as another lightning round!

Gronk goes to Tampa, MJ documentary and COVID update

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, the guys break down the first 2 hours of the ESPN documentary series The Last Dance, and PJ gets reminded of just how good MJ was in his prime. Plus the usual COVID-19 update. Also discussed is Rob Gronkowski coming out of retirement to join Tom Brady in Tampa.

ESPN MJ documentary preview and baseball etiquette

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Sports Theory podcast, PJ and EMac discuss some of the more well known unwritten rules of baseball, and debate the usefulness of them, and whether the game of baseball might be better off if the players relaxed on some of them just a little bit. Also discussed are thoughts about the upcoming ESPN documentary series about the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan's last championship season.

NBA's game of H-O-R-S-E and some obscure baseball rules.

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Today PJ and EMac talk about the epic fail that was the NBA's attempt at live sports while maintaining social distancing practices. They also dive deep into the MLB rule book to take an informing and entertaining look at some lesser known baseball rules, including the first Bugs Bunny reference in the show's brief history! Plus, PJ takes a run at perfection in a stellar lightning round performance.

Tom Brady's Patriot career Part 2- 2005-2007

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, the guys continue their look back at TB12's 20 year career in Foxboro. They cover the 2005, 2006 and 2007 seasons, including the fantastic but ultimately disappointing 2007 season, and the emergence of Tom Brady as a perennial MVP caliber player. Plus another installment of PJ's lightning round.

Brady's Howard Stern interview and MLB plans for 2020 season

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Today the guys discuss the just completed Tom Brady interview on the Howard Stern show, including PJ's can't miss theory of how Brady's landlord, Derek Jeter, would go about fixing a broken washing machine. Trust me, this is podcast gold! Also PJ and EMac discuss the ideas being floated around that would allow for Major League Baseball to complete a full 162 game season amidst the measures currently being taken because of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. Plus a disappointing lightning round for PJ. Thanks for listening!

Sports Theory Live!

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode, the guys discuss COVID-19, the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, plus another round of BS or VS. This episode was recorded less than an hour ago, and is being aired unedited, a first for the Sports Theory podcast! Fresh, hot out of the oven Sports Theory for everyone to enjoy- what could be better than that?

Tom Brady's Patriot career- Part 1- 2000-2004

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is the first of a series of Sports Theory episodes where the guys take a look back at Tom Brady's career as a New England Patriot. In this episode, we cover the years 2000 through 2004, and the beginnings of one of the greatest dynasties in the history of the NFL, if not all of North American professional sports. We talk about the events that shaped the future of the New England Patriots, turning them from an NFL also-ran to the model of how to run a sports franchise. Plus lightning round and the usual shenanigans from PJ and EMac.

Episode 3

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The Sports Theory guys search for things to talk about amid the quarantine. Topics include whether or not there will be a 2020 baseball season, COVID-19 humor, and EMac's top 5 actors.

Episode 2

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0400

Today, in a special impromptu Wednesday recording session thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the guys discuss Tom Brady signing with Tampa Bay, the basic human need to feel appreciated, the future of the New England Patriots, and the Coronavirus pandemic. Plus, EMac's top 5 TV sitcoms, and another installment of PJ's Lightning Round.

Episode 1

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0400

In our first full-length episode, we discuss the Coronavirus situation and its effect on the NCAA Tournament, NBA, NHL, and MLB seasons. We also look at the new CBA between the NFL owners and the NFLPA. Plus, EMac shares his top 5 bucket list sporting events, and PJ goes a perfect 5-for-5 in lightning round!

Trailer

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:00:00 -0400

PJ and EMac provide an overview of the Sports Theory Podcast and how they see themselves as "sports detectives." They plan to provide strong, unbiased opinions on sports events past, present and future, and will question the behaviors, motives and outcomes of everything and everyone, considering any and all theories in their tireless pursuit of the truth.