Episode 33 of In My Defense is here, and it’s loaded.

Canty & Que tap into:

• NBA Playoffs reactions — early series drama, LeBron’s dominance, and key matchups shaping the postseason
• Why teams like the Lakers are executing at a high level — and what’s going wrong for others
• AJ Brown trade rumors heating up — what it means for the Eagles and potential landing spots like New England
• NFL Draft 2026 preview — strategy, team pressure, and why this draft could be unpredictable
• Which teams MUST get it right with multiple first-round picks

Plus: A deep dive into the best NFL Draft classes ever — from 1983 to 2005 and beyond

From playoff intensity to franchise-defining decisions, this episode covers it all. Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

In My Defense | NFL Draft Week + NBA Playoffs Breakdown

• 00:00 – Intro & Welcome
• 00:37 – Canty's Live from Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft
• 01:06 – New Dad Life: Canty on Baby Boy & Bath Time
• 02:45 – NBA Playoffs Kickoff: Lakers vs. Rockets (2-0)
• 03:28 – LeBron James Breaking Down the Series
• 05:19 – Was This About Houston's Flaws or LA's Execution?
• 07:07 – Lakers Shoot 46% from Three — Rockets Can't Guard
• 08:19 – Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Stepping Up Big
• 09:21 – Other Playoff Series to Watch: Cavs, Hawks, Pistons
• 10:22 – Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Deep Dive
• 11:50 – CJ McCollum Cooking Jalen Brunson / Knicks Problem
• 13:38 – AJ Brown Trade Rumors & Eagles Cap Situation
• 15:36 – 6 Teams With Multiple First Round Picks This Draft
• 19:43 – Which Team HAS to Nail This Draft? The New York Jets at #2
• 21:33 – Dallas Cowboys: Could They Move Up for Jeremiah Love?
• 23:36 – Kansas City Chiefs at 9 & 29 — Defense First
• 26:45 – This Year's Draft: Hidden Gems & Market Inefficiencies
• 28:49 – 99 Problems: Greatest NFL Draft Classes of All Time
• 29:00 – 2004 NFL Draft: Eli, Big Ben, Rivers, Fitzgerald, Sean Taylor
• 30:21 – 2011 NFL Draft: JJ Watt, Cam Newton, Julio Jones & More
• 33:13 – 1996 NFL Draft: T.O., Marvin Harrison, Brian Dawkins, Ray Lewis
• 34:50 – 1983 NFL Draft: The GOAT Class — Marino, Elway, Dickerson
• 35:07 – 1981 NFL Draft: Lawrence Taylor, Ronnie Lott, Mike Singletary
• 35:43 – 1989 NFL Draft: Troy Aikman, Barry Sanders, Deion Sanders
• 36:52 – The 2005 NFL Draft: Aaron Rodgers, Frank Gore & Canty's Class 👀
• 38:48 – What's It Like Being Part of a Draft Brotherhood?
• 39:29 – Wins & Losses of the Week
• 39:51 – LOSS: Giants Losing Dexter Lawrence
• 40:16 – LOSS: Wemby Concussion & NBA Protocol Problems
• 41:11 – WIN: VJ Edgecomb — 30 & 10 at 20 Years Old (LeBron, Magic, VJ)
• 43:30 – Philly, Don't Mess This Up. Scrap the Process.
• 43:57 – Outro & Where to Find Canty & Q

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Episode 32 of In My Defense is titled “Draft Day” — and this week, Canty and Que tap into one of the most life-changing moments in sports.

They start with the WNBA Draft, breaking down rising stars, international talent, and how teams like the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx are building for the future.

Then they react to the first set of NBA Play-In games, including controversial moments, breakout performances, and what it all means heading into the playoffs. Next, it’s all about the NFL. With Draft Day approaching, Canty shares his personal draft experience, from uncertainty to opportunity, and what this moment really feels like for players chasing their dreams.

They close with a breakdown of the top players at every position heading into the draft:

QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB, DB — who’s next up?

Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

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Episode 31 of In My Defense is titled "Trading Places," and this week, Canty and Que break down power moves, pressure points, and decisions that could reshape franchises.

They start in the WNBA with the blockbuster trade sending Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream. Is this smart team-building or a business gamble?

Then they hit the NBA, debating whether the 65-game rule is hurting the league more than helping, and what it means for stars chasing awards and contracts. In the NFL, the guys dive into Dexter Lawrence's request for a trade from the Giants and what it signals about New York's direction.

Plus, Lamar Jackson showing up to voluntary workouts sends a loud message: the pressure is no longer on him.

They close with 99 Problems: Top 5 moves that NEED to happen before the draft, plus Wins & Losses of the Week.

Nothing's personal… but In My Defense.

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Episode 29 of In My Defense is titled “Opening Day,” and this week, Canty and Que cover everything from baseball’s return to March Madness shaking up the bracket.

First, the guys react to MLB Opening Day, including the Yankees’ strong start, Max Fried setting the tone on the mound, and what New York’s early form says about the season ahead.

Then they get into the latest on Patrick Mahomes, who is already throwing ahead of schedule as he works back from injury. The big question: should the Chiefs push for an early return, or slow-play it and think bigger picture?

From there, they talk NBA, including the Celtics beating OKC, why Boston still looks dangerous with Jayson Tatum back, and the Timberwolves’ stunning comeback win over the Rockets that showed just how dangerous Minnesota can be in the West. Finally, the episode closes with March Madness, as Canty and Que run through their Top 5 unexpected wins or losses from the NCAA Tournament so far.

Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

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Time Stamps - Episode 29 - Opening Day

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - NFL Announces First Wednesday Game Since 2012 | Seahawks Open Week 1

1:14 - 49ers Crush Free Agency: Mike Evans, Osa Odighizuwa & Nick Bosa Return

2:20 - Davante Adams Stays in LA? AJ Brown Trade Rumors & Puka Nacua's Off-Field Issues

4:55 - MLB Opening Day: Yankees Destroy Giants 7-0 | Max Fried Dominates on Netflix

6:15 - Yankees 2026 Pitching Rotation Breakdown: Cole, Rodon, Warren & Schmidt

8:00 - Red Sox Are Coming: Garrett Crochet Shuts Out Reds | AL East Warning

9:10 - Patrick Mahomes Throwing Again: Should the Chiefs Rush Him Back?

11:30 - Chiefs Need More Weapons: Justin Fields, Kenneth Walker Not Enough

13:05 - AFC West Preview: Broncos, Chargers & Raiders Breakdown

14:47 - Celtics Beat OKC Thunder: Jayson Tatum Returns | NBA Finals Preview?

17:30 - Tatum's Stats Since Return: 19 PPG, 9 RPG — Can He Hold Up?

19:00 - Timberwolves Historic 15-0 OT Run to Beat Rockets 110-108

20:00 - Houston Rockets' Fatal Flaw: No Point Guard, No Championship

22:00 - Rockets Are One and Done: Bold NBA Playoff Prediction

23:00 - Minnesota Timberwolves: The West's Sleeping Giant?

25:20 - 99 Problems But a Take Ain't One: 5 NCAA Tournament Upsets You Didn't See Coming

26:00 - Iowa Over Florida: Defending Champs Go Down

26:50 - Nebraska Over Vanderbilt & Big Ten's Sweet 16 Dominance

27:40 - Virginia Women Stun Iowa: Khamora Johnson Drops 28

28:00 - VCU Erases 19-Point Deficit to Eliminate North Carolina

28:25 - St. John's Over Kansas: Was It Really an Upset?

30:10 - Hubert Davis Fired From UNC: Loss of the Week

31:20 - TSA Wait Times Are Out of Control: Loss of the Week

32:05 - Win of the Week: Coach Cal & Rick Pitino Still Elite in the Sweet 16

33:20 - Win of the Week: Family, Faith & Purpose

34:30 - Outro | Like & Subscribe | 5K Next!

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