They’re back. Somehow… the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl. AGAIN. New England punches its ticket for Super Bowl #12, setting up a throwback matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, and we break down exactly how it happened, why people are mad about it, and why none of that actually matters.

This episode kicks off with college football chaos, as the Playoff Committee drops new rules that immediately light the internet on fire — including automatic bids, Notre Dame favoritism, and the SEC taking a real hit in perception. If you’re tired of the same tired narratives, this conversation goes where most shows won’t.

From there, it’s straight into the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Patriots vs Broncos in brutal weather, missed kicks, and a game that felt over before it ever really opened up. Then one of the best NFC title games we’ve seen all year, as the Seahawks outlast the Rams in a rivalry that delivered every single time. Sam Darnold’s story, Stafford’s MVP case, and why Seattle might be the most battle-tested team in football right now.

And then… UFC is officially back. UFC 324 delivered violence, controversy, weird judging debates, breakout performances, and some brutally honest takes — including Gaethje vs Pimblett, O’Malley’s next move, heavyweight madness, and what actually mattered on a chaotic card.

The episode wraps with a full UFC 325 preview, including Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2, who’s being fed to the wolves, who’s getting pushed, and why this card feels very different from UFC 324.

NFL, college football, UFC — Just real breakdowns, real opinions, and calling things exactly how they are.

🔍 Questions Answered in This Episode

• How did the Patriots win the AFC Championship despite brutal weather and limited offense?

• Why do people keep saying New England had a “cupcake” path — and is it fair?

• Did the Broncos cost themselves the game with key fourth-down decisions?

• What made the Seahawks vs Rams NFC Championship one of the best games of the season?

• Is Sam Darnold playing at an MVP level heading into the Super Bowl?

• Who really deserves the NFL MVP?

• Did the College Football Playoff Committee get it right with the new rules?

• Why does Notre Dame keep getting special treatment?

• Was UFC 324 actually a success on Paramount+?

• Did Sean O’Malley clearly beat Song Yadong?

• Is Paddy Pimblett overrated after the Gaethje fight?

• Who wins Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 at UFC 325?

• Is this potentially the end of Alexander Volkanovski’s career?

⏱️ Episode 7 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Championship weekend, UFC is back

01:10 – College Football Playoff rule changes explained

06:30 – Notre Dame automatic bid & SEC backlash

12:40 – Recruiting shifts, NIL impact & conference power changes

17:45 – AFC Championship: Patriots vs Broncos breakdown

22:30 – Weather impact, missed kicks & Denver’s key mistakes

26:40 – Drake Maye playoff performance & Patriots criticism

30:30 – NFC Championship: Seahawks vs Rams instant classic

35:45 – Sam Darnold’s run & why Seattle earned this

40:40 – Stafford vs Drake Maye MVP debate

44:30 – Pro Bowl controversy & league optics

47:30 – UFC 324 recap begins

49:40 – Main card reactions (O’Malley, Gaethje, heavyweights)

53:20 – UFC on Paramount+ reaction & ratings

55:10 – UFC 325 preview: Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2

57:20 – Final thoughts & episode wrap-up

In this segment, I shift to Major League Baseball and break down two moves that say a lot about where the league is right now — and where some teams are completely dropping the ball. I start with the Yankees backing off Cody Bellinger and why Scott Boras negotiations continue to hurt his own clients as much as they help them. We talk contract expectations, market reality, and why Bellinger’s asking price doesn’t line up with what he actually is as a player at this stage of his career.

From there, I get into the Cubs landing Alex Bregman and why, despite the massive price tag, it actually makes sense for Chicago. We talk roster construction, elite defense, fit at Wrigley, and why the Cubs might be one of the most quietly well-built teams in baseball heading into the season.

I also hit on a bigger issue that keeps popping up: why teams like the Yankees and Red Sox are suddenly acting like small-market franchises in a sport with no salary cap. If you’re one of the richest organizations in sports history, there’s no excuse for constantly pulling back when it’s time to spend. Meanwhile, other teams are putting their money where their mouth is and building real contenders.

No hot-take nonsense — just context, roster logic, and honest frustration with how MLB’s biggest brands are handling business.

Timestamp

0:00 MLB offseason thoughts begin

0:30 Yankees backing off Cody Bellinger

1:40 Scott Boras contract problems

2:40 Why Bellinger’s asking price doesn’t make sense

3:30 Cubs sign Alex Bregman

4:30 Why the move actually works for Chicago

5:20 Big-market teams refusing to spend

6:00 Final MLB thoughts

Questions that I answer

Why did the Yankees back off Cody Bellinger?

Is Scott Boras hurting his own clients?

Did the Cubs overpay for Alex Bregman?

Does Alex Bregman fit at Wrigley Field?

Are the Yankees and Red Sox acting like small-market teams?

Why do MLB teams refuse to spend without a salary cap?

Are the Cubs built better than the Brewers, Mets, and Phillies?

Who’s actually building a contender the right way in MLB?

Episode 6 Segments

6.1 - College Football - National Championship Game!! A Beautiful End to a Fairy Tale Story

6.2 - NFL - Sloppiest NFL Divisional Round Ever Ryan Clark Needs to Stop

6.3 - UFC - UFC 324! Finally MMA Is Back!!!

6.4 - MLB - Have the Dodgers ruined MLB???

UFC is finally back, and it’s been a long six weeks. In this episode, I break down UFC 324 from top to bottom, starting with the early prelims and working all the way to the interim title fight. I go through the matchups that actually matter, the fights worth paying attention to, and which ones feel like guaranteed chaos.

On the prelims, I highlight sneaky fun fights like Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman, why Michael Johnson is always dangerous as an underdog, and why Ateba Gautier might be one of the scariest prospects in the sport right now. I also break down Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo and why that fight likely comes down to whether Figueiredo can land early.

On the main card, I get into Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva, Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas, and why flyweight just isn’t Rose’s division anymore. We also get into one of the most entertaining heavyweight matchups possible with Derrick Lewis vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta — two guys who sell fights better than almost anyone in the division.

Finally, I give full predictions for Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong and the interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, including how Paddy actually wins if this fight hits the ground. No fake hype, no narrative pushing — just real breakdowns, matchup logic, and honest picks.

🥊 UFC 324 Segment – Chapter Timestamps (starts at 0:00)

0:00 UFC is finally back (ESPN → Paramount, long break)

0:45 Prelims overview & fights to watch

1:20 Ty Miller vs Adam Fugitt

1:55 Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman (high pace)

2:45 Josh Hockett vs Denzel Freeman (early KO talk)

3:25 Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez

4:40 Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson

5:45 Krylov vs Bukauskas (which version shows up?)

6:50 Ateba Gautier vs Andre (lock of the card)

8:30 Umar Nurmagomedov vs Figueiredo preview

9:50 Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva

10:45 Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas

11:30 Derrick Lewis vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta

12:10 O’Malley vs Song Yadong

12:40 Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett pick

13:00 Final UFC thoughts

Questions that I answer

Is UFC 324 worth watching?

Who should you watch on the UFC 324 prelims?

Is Ateba Gautier the scariest prospect in UFC?

Can Umar Nurmagomedov lose before a title shot?

Is Rose Namajunas done at flyweight?

Who wins Derrick Lewis vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta?

Does Sean O’Malley lose to Song Yadong?

Can Paddy Pimblett actually beat Justin Gaethje?

Is Gaethje past his prime?

What’s the best bet on UFC 324?

Episode 6 Segments

6.1 - College Football - National Championship Game!! A Beautiful End to a Fairy Tale Story

6.2 - NFL - Sloppiest NFL Divisional Round Ever Ryan Clark Needs to Stop

6.3 - UFC - UFC 324! Finally MMA Is Back!!!

6.4 - MLB - Have the Dodgers ruined MLB???