Episodes

Get the latest World Cup analysis with Steve and Justin as they break down the tournament. Gain expert insights from Mark Lenert Join Steve and Justin in this sports program focused on the World Cup. Whether you are a casual fan or a dedicated follower, this conversation covers the latest developments and strategic breakdowns that matter most to viewers. By examining the current state of the tournament, this discussion provides a clear perspective on the teams and matches shaping the event. We...

The Knicks are up, the Garden is about to explode, and somehow the loudest debate still isn’t just about basketball. We’re staring straight at the messy intersection of NBA Finals officiating, superstar expectations, and the kind of late-game calm that turns one possession into a championship swing. We talk through the calls that had us shaking our heads: the physicality that seems to change by jersey, the rescinded technical that only raises more questions, and why “inconsistency” feels so bru...

Jalen Brunson is Officially the 'Dude' in New York!

Join Steve and Justin for their upcoming live stream, where they'll discuss the latest in basketball, especially the recent New York Knicks victory. This radio show podcast will also preview the first home game, a must-watch for all New York Knicks fans. Share your thoughts and questions in the chat!

The Knicks are in the NBA Finals, and we’re not treating it like a headline. We’re treating it like a problem set. Steven and Justin are joined by Rabbi Keith to dig into why this Knicks team looks legit right now, what the Spurs actually are beyond the Victor Wembanyama hype, and why this series has the feel of a real coaching chess match instead of a quick coronation. We get deep into the matchup details: how San Antonio used high pick and roll to turn Wembanyama into gravity, why OKC’s depth...

The Knicks are playing like the kind of team that makes opponents look confused. We get into why New York’s offense suddenly feels unstoppable and why it’s not just about star power, it’s about buy-in. Jalen Brunson’s control, Josh Hart’s timely shots, Karl-Anthony Towns bringing real force inside, and a bench that stays effective all add up to one of the most frustrating teams in the NBA playoffs to defend. Then we pivot to New York baseball and say the quiet part out loud: MLB makes it hard t...

Memorial Day isn’t just a date on the calendar, it’s a gut check. We step away from the usual live sports rhythm to talk about honor, memory, and what we owe the people who served and never came home. Then a modern flashpoint pulls us into the tension a lot of fans feel right now: Giants teammates Abdul Carter and Jackson Dart reportedly trading shots after a political appearance. When athletes speak, when teammates disagree, and when the internet piles on, what happens to the locker room and to...

The NBA Draft is supposed to be the league’s great equalizer, yet it still manages to feel suspicious. We kick things off by challenging the NBA Draft lottery itself: why certain outcomes make fans swear the fix is in, what the “frozen ping pong ball” legend says about trust, and why a No. 1 pick doesn’t automatically mean a championship plan. From there, we connect the dots to what’s actually changing the draft pipeline right now: NIL money, more recognizable college talent staying longer, and ...

The Knicks are doing something that still feels unreal to say out loud: they’re closing playoff series with 30-point statements, and doing it in a way that screams “complete team.” We walk through the stat that puts them next to past champions, why these aren’t empty blowouts, and how depth, defense, and a tougher edge can change the ceiling of a franchise. If you’ve been waiting your whole life to ask, “Are the Knicks actually for real?” we’re right there with you. Then we pivot hard into the ...

A sports weekend can feel loud, but some news hits quiet first. With Justin out handling a last-minute family emergency, I take the mic solo and start where New York baseball fans are already thinking: John Sterling. We remember what made him a legend behind the microphone, why his home run calls felt like theater, and how a great broadcaster can become part of a team’s identity for decades. Then we jump into the present tense stakes: the Knicks turning up the physicality, the pressure of playo...

The NFL Draft has turned into a traveling mega-event, but the real story is how weird the decision-making feels once the picks start flying. We walk through the night from a fan and team-builder perspective, starting with the Jets and Giants and the choices that could define their next few seasons. Why does one team prioritize an edge rusher, another trades for a massive offensive tackle, and everyone argues over whether a quarterback was taken a round too early? We get specific on the players ...

The Mets drop 11 straight and we can’t pretend it’s just “April baseball.” We talk through what a true freefall looks like, why a single missing player doesn’t excuse a collapse, and how front-office decisions echo in the standings and the stands. We also hit the Yankees from the other angle: close losses, late-inning questions, and the kind of warning signs that don’t show up in highlight reels but absolutely matter over a season. Then we turn the page to a full NFL Draft preview with a New Yo...

Michigan wins a title game that never lets you breathe, and the box score barely explains it. We’re sick-voice and all, but we had to talk through Michigan vs UConn because it’s the kind of win that defines a program: survive an ice-cold start from three, win the paint, hit free throws, and still hold on when late mistakes make the final minutes feel like a trap door. From there, we zoom out to the bigger NCAA tournament picture. NIL and the transfer portal are changing March Madness, and we th...

A 17-point lead should be safe. Unless it’s March, your inbound gets sticky, and one dribble turns into a trap, a steal, and a shot that flips a season. We’re back on Sports Live with Steven Justin and the Basketball Rabbi to unpack a weekend that felt like the NCAA tournament turned the chaos dial to max. We start with the big-picture March Madness takeaway: Arizona looks like a machine when the game runs, but Purdue showed how pace control can force even elite offenses to prove they can win in...

We argue through Sweet 16 matchups, why certain teams look built for March, and how coaching plus late-game nerve changes everything. Then we pivot to how streaming, stadium costs, and new tech like the automated strike zone are reshaping the way fans experience sports and why it’s getting harder to just watch the game. • Illinois as a real Final Four pick and why the bracket path matters • Houston’s home-court edge and how “neutral” stops being neutral • Nebraska’s surprise run and the value of...

Basketball isn’t only a list of champions. It’s a library of stories that too often get lost, misfiled, or never recorded at all. We sit down with Keith Spillett, a researcher for the American Basketball Hall of Fame and a writer at CollegeBasketballTimes.com, to talk about the side of basketball history most fans never hear. Keith explains how the American Basketball Hall of Fame differs from the Naismith Hall, why “story” is the first filter for induction, and what real research looks like whe...

Spring brings back baseball’s magic as we weigh the World Baseball Classic’s electric energy against MLB’s timing, pitching health, and a looming labor cloud. We argue for better scheduling, smarter youth outreach, and honest marketing around stars like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. • WBC format, stakes, and timing tension • Team USA roster strength and pitching limits • National pride and unforgettable atmospheres • Pitcher health, workload, and injuries • Judge vs Ohtani and MLB marketing gap...

Matt Bernstein's Surprise Encounter With Reggie Bush at the NFL Combine

Drafting Stars Then Losing Them To Other Teams after Rookie Contract is Over!

Bright lights and 40 times tell one story; the hotel hallways, hospital shuttles, and midnight interviews tell another. We sat down with former Wisconsin fullback Matt Bernstein and longtime NFL coach Jim Herrmann to pull back the curtain on the NFL Combine and spotlight what really moves a prospect up or down a draft board. Matt shares the unvarnished player experience: rehabbing a sports hernia, getting yanked straight to MRIs, standing half-dressed on a stage while coaches read out every mea...

Two overtime golds for Team USA set the tone—precision passing, fearless goaltending, and big-moment composure that makes you remember why sports hook us. From that high, we dive straight into the hard questions the industry keeps dodging: what happens when the scoreboard says “win,” but the business model pushes fans, players, and cities to the brink? We open with USA women’s and men’s hockey sealing gold in dramatic fashion, spotlighting goaltenders who changed outcomes and a not-quite-standa...

Two truths can live side by side: we love sports for the human moments, and we get tired of the nonsense that smothers them. We open with heartfelt tributes to Jesse Jackson and Robert Duvall—one reshaped athlete power and dignity, the other captured the soul of competition on-screen—and use that lens to unpack why today’s games feel both electrifying and exasperating. From the NBA’s All-Star experiment to a culture of tanking and load management, we call out incentives that reward optics over ...

We break down a defense-first Super Bowl where Seattle’s patience and coaching discipline outlast New England’s stalled offense, and we unpack how the halftime show signals the NFL’s global push. We also share updates on our charity plunge, offseason plans, and upcoming guests. • defensive game control and low penalties • Seattle’s field goals over fourth-down aggression • Darnold’s mistake-free play and tight windows • New England’s pass protection collapse • Kenneth Walker III’s patient, expl...

Why Eli Manning SHOULD be in the Hall Of Fame!