Home Field Advantage

Will gives awards to the best amateur and Olympic performers of the past year as well as the top teams.

Will hands out his Major League Baseball Awards at the unofficial mid-point of the season. Later, he opines about the state of the Boston Red Sox.

Will and Diezel break down the most recent NHL free agent acquisitions over the last week and debate how each new team will perform. Later, they discuss the implications of an 84-game season as announced in the new CBA.

In this episode, Will opens with a thoughtful discussion on dynasties and parity in professional sports, comparing the landscape of the NBA and MLB. He notes how the NBA has historically been shaped by dominant teams and superstar-driven dynasties, whereas Major League Baseball tends to offer somewhat more parity, with some teams rising to prominence and others embracing mediocrity.Transitioning to the NHL, Will shifts gears to break down recent offseason moves, including notable trades and free agency signings. He highlights how NHL teams are doing their best to navigate the salary cap while trying to build sustainable contenders, and he reflects on how the league’s structure fosters and often rewards balance between parity and the occasional mini-dynasty, like the recent Panthers and Golden Knights runs.

Will and Diezel chat about the newly minted NHL offseason, breaking down the biggest moves and rumors to date. They discuss key trades, upcoming free agents, and which teams are making strong pushes to improve their rosters. Diezel is optimistic about Anaheim and New Jersey, while Will is skeptical about certain contracts and salary cap space issues. They debate potential big signings for Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett as well as the impact of the draft. As the conversation wraps up, both agree that the upcoming season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in years.

Will reacts to the result of the Stanley Cup Final and the Florida Panthers securing their second straight championship.

Will reacts to the new that the Boston Red Sox have traded star slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

Will looks ahead to the impact Cooper Flagg could have on the NBA. Later, he ponders what Marco Sturm could bring to the Boston Bruins before moving on to discuss resetting expectations for the Boston Red Sox.

Will and Diezel summarize the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Edmonton Oilers & Florida Panthers.

Memorial Day is about honoring America's fallen heroes, which makes it different from other veteran's holidays. Will tells the stories of three different Americans from three different centuries who paid the ultimate sacrifice to our country.

SPOILERS: Will gives his honest assessment of ‘Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning’ following its debut on the big screen this weekend.

Will and Diezel break down the Maple Leafs' early exit from another Stanley Cup Playoff, before looking ahead to the Conference Final matchups.

Will and Diezel dive into the new series matchups following Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs.

Will dives into the NHL Playoffs before visiting some of the storylines surrounding the NFL Draft.

Will explores what possibilities the New England Patriots could encounter during the upcoming NFL Draft.

Will Hyland and Kyle Diezel break down all of the storylines heading into the National Hockey League playoffs and the quest for the Stanley Cup.

Will begins the podcast describing all the great volumes of sports going on in the month of April. Specifically, he dives into the Masters and the upcoming NHL Playoffs.

Will reacts to the Final Four teams in NCAA March Madness, pondering what has or hasn’t led to the disappearance of Cinderella stories this season. Later he examines the introduction of “torpedo” bats in Major League Baseball.

Anticipating Opening Day, Will reflects on past seasons and offers an in-depth preview of the Boston Red Sox for 2025, considering their expectations and challenges for the upcoming year. He emphasizes the depth of the current roster, analyzes the pitching rotation and bullpen composition, and evaluates the lineup’s potential. Discussions highlight both optimism and caution, especially given previous underwhelming seasons, yet the overarching sentiment is that the 2025 Red Sox have the talent to make a serious playoff push.

Will looks back at some of the best Cinderella stories in March Madness history before explaining why the Boston Celtics are on their way to becoming a reliable NBA dynasty. Lastly, he opines on how Major League Baseball always meets their moment.