Dan’s back from Virginia and the guys fess up about last week’s no-show before diving into a lively World Series recap: Dodgers go back-to-back in a ratings-rich seven-gamer, unsung contributors step up, and Vlad Jr. shines for Toronto. Hot-stove whispers start flying. NBA/NHL are just out of the gate (Frank’s calling a Knicks Finals run… Dan’s got a cheesesteak bet ready).

Then it’s a brisk tour of NFL Week 10: Colts edge the Falcons in Germany, Jets clip the Browns, Texans outduel the Jags, Dolphins boat-race the Bills, Pats handle Tampa, Bears top the Giants (Daboll out), Ravens over Vikings, Saints over Panthers, Seahawks shred the Cards, Lions roll Washington, Rams thump the Niners, Chargers cruise past the Steelers, and the Eagles win a 10–7 grinder in Green Bay. Standings, lone-wolf records, and a little friendly gloating included.

Email bag: Daniel Hooks checks in with the MLS playoffs (Union vs. NYCFC in a one-off at Subaru Park), league calendar changing to a July–May slate starting 2027–28, and USMNT November friendlies (Paraguay and Uruguay). Plus his zinger: Which Giants hire would actually scare a Cowboys fan?

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It’s the spooky episode 👻 as Dan & Frank dive into World Series Game 6 live: Toronto leads L.A. 3–2 after swiping two in Chavez Ravine, the Dodgers’ bats have gone cold, and Yamamoto’s earlier masterpiece might be the only thing keeping them afloat. PTI’s take sparks a debate, Dodgers playing old-school AL “walk + blast” while the Blue Jays grind with contact (and timely pop). We gush over Ohtani’s once-in-a-century greatness, revisit why that ’93 Phillies run still hits different, and admit this Fall Classic has been sneaky fun, even for Dodger- and Canada-averse hearts.

NBA tipoff tangent: Draymond says the Knicks aren’t true contenders and we break down why Brunson’s ball dominance and the Towns fit might cap their ceiling. Then the college carousel gets scary: Penn State and LSU fire their head coaches mid-season, Drew Allar’s out, and Penn State stares down No. 1 Ohio State after a bye. Florida–Georgia talk (gulp), plus Dan’s dad turns 83, happy birthday!

We also peek behind the curtain in the “bomb shelter” studio (cough drops, power cords, and Panera SIP Club lore), shout out Fox Brothers Alarms, and read Daniel Hooks’ MLS playoff update (Philly cruising, NYCFC alive, Messi’s Miami rolling) with a Pelé Ballon d’Or trivia sting at the end.

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Dodgers–Blue Jays is on and Dan’s torn: despises the “neo-Yankees” Dodgers, still scarred by Joe Carter’s ’93 dagger vs. his beloved Phillies. We relive that wild Phils run (Dykstra, Dutch, Kruk & co.) and why that team still owns Philly hearts.
Meanwhile, the NBA tips off under a cloud: FBI arrests tied to gambling schemes and a wild Stephen A. take that somehow drags Trump into it—Dan calls foul on evidence-free accusations and on-air grandstanding. Plus: Nick Saban says he’s staying retired (and on GameDay), and why Bill Belichick needs time at UNC in the portal era.

Then it’s NFL Week 7:

• London: Rams cruise past the Jags—still waiting on College Trevor to show up on Sundays.
• Chiefs flatten the Raiders; K.C. looks fully “back.”
• Browns bully the Dolphins in bad weather; that defense is real.
• Patriots roll the Titans—Drake May looks the part, New England’s arrow up.
• Panthers edge the Jets in a quintessential Meadowlands slog.

Also: Panera SIP Club lore, Rich vs. the “ON” switch, and a Gary Carter vs. Ovi “Great 8” aside.

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Opening
Frank’s back on-mic (sinus infection be gone), Dan’s in the captain’s chair, Allen “Action” Jackson dials in, and Rich slides in hot from I-78. Yes, we also settle the eternal question: is the Panera SIP Club worth it?

MLB Postseason: ALCS/NLCS Heat Check

• Toronto roars back to force a decisive Game 5 after Seattle’s fast start — bats awake, series flips.
• In the NL, the Dodgers look every bit the juggernaut as Milwaukee searches for answers with L.A.’s aces lined up.
• “Big Dumper” watch: how sustainable is Cal Raleigh’s breakout, and why catcher workload (plus DH/1B reps) matters in October.

Yankees & Phillies: Quick Autopsies

• Yankees: live by the homer, die by the homer; what went wrong and what a realistic winter could look like.
• Phillies: where tweaks on the margins might move the needle when big contracts already crowd the room.

Boone–Cashman & The Studio Crew

• We react to Brian Cashman’s denials after Derek Jeter’s “decisions from above” TV comments (and A-Rod shade).
• Who’s really pulling the strings in the Bronx, and what modern dugout analytics should (and shouldn’t) dictate.

Supercontracts & ROI (yes, including Soto/Harper/Stanton)

• Why mega-deals sometimes pay for themselves in two years (tickets, merch, TV), and where it still blows up — the Stanton dilemma versus Harper’s windfall.

NHL Drive-By

• Rangers’ odd home vibes; Flyers feel middle-of-the-pack. We keep it moving.

NFL Week 6: Reality Checks

• London rock fight: Denver edges the Jets in a game only a punter could love.
• Pittsburgh flexes at home; Chargers win but still feel… wobbly.
• New England–New Orleans: upset vibes and the Drake May drumbeat gets louder.
• Macro takeaway: QB development and OL health are making (and breaking) seasons right now.

Plus

• John Smoltz’s booth wobble, Susan Waldman’s… moment, and a very necessary reminder that Lou Gehrig ≠ just “the streak.”

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Sports Fellowship with Fox & Frank (feel better, Frank!) features Dan with Allen “Action” Jackson on the line and Rich on the dials (after an I-78 adventure).

On the diamond

• Yankees season postmortem: “live by the homer, die by the homer”—and why Alan still wants a change in the dugout.
• Phillies ousted by the Dodgers in four; Dan’s keep/let-walk shortlist (Schwarber/JT likely back, Castellanos has to go).
• ALCS ticket punched for the Blue Jays; Seattle–Detroit hinges on Tarik Skubal; Cubs–Brewers to a Game 5. Why playoff baseball hits different—every pitch feels fatal.

On the gridiron (NFL Week 5)

• Shanahan magic & the backup bump: Mac Jones steadies SF in London.
• Vikings edge Browns; Texans blast Ravens; Saints handle the Giants; Broncos stun the Eagles (Philly’s OL woes); Cowboys roll the Jets.
• Colts crush Raiders; Panthers nick the Dolphins late; Bucs top Seahawks in a thriller; Titans steal one from the Cards.
• Commanders clamp the Chargers; Lions bully the Burrow-less Bengals; Patriots upset the Bills; Chiefs outlast Jags (31–28).
• Sideline subplot: the “coach grabs player’s arm” uproar—old-school correction vs. new-school optics.

Pull up a chair for spicy picks, playoff angst, and just enough chaos to keep your group chat buzzing.

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Sports Fellowship with Fox & Frank brings a full plate of baseball (with a side of college football and a sprinkle of chaos).

• Mets obituary & survivor tie drama: Frank mourns the Mets’ playoff miss (and his own survivor-pool exit via that Packers tie). New York cleans house on the coaching staff… but keeps the manager.
• Yankees–Red Sox & a rookie masterclass: Allen relives a cathartic series and a stunning eight-inning, 12-K gem from the Yankees’ call-up. Judge watch, bullpen angst, Boone decisions—the whole Bronx cocktail.
• October picture locked: DS matchups are set—Yanks–Blue Jays, Tigers–Mariners, Cubs–Brewers, Phillies–Dodgers—and the crew wishes a few of those heavyweights met in the LCS instead.
• College football roundup: Penn State’s whiteout ends in overtime heartbreak vs. Oregon; Bama big-foots Georgia; Florida State–Miami headlines a spicy slate; why Vandy’s suddenly feisty.
• Cameos & comedy: Hannah “Reversible” Fox returns (Eagles flair in the house), Brian crash-appears, Dan tells a West Virginia courthouse story for the ages, and we debate whether ice-cream trucks should prowl at 7:30 p.m.

Come for the playoff chatter, stay for the zingers. Rate, review, and send your survivor picks (on time!).

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Dan and Frank are caffeinated and joined in the flesh by Allen “Action” Jackson (plus Rich on the dials) for a Saturday-morning sprint through baseball storylines and a juicy CFB slate.

In this episode:

• Lenny “Nails” Dykstra: the legend, the lunacy, the ’93 Phils memories—and why fans still can’t quit him.
• Yankees: 60 postseason berths is the new flex; Judge at 52 HR with an outside shot at 55; Boone debates and October rotation puzzles.
• Mets: tied for the final NL Wild Card with two to play, but Cincy owns the tiebreaker; sloppy defense + shaky pitching = ulcer watch.
• Phillies: division in hand, bats lively, defense crisp—big question is October rotation balance (three lefties?) and a nervy bullpen hiccup.
• NBA aside: LeBron’s late-career calculus—records, fit, and what “done with the Lakers” might really mean.
• CFB: FSU gets clipped by UVA in 2OT; today’s board features Notre Dame–Arkansas, USC–Illinois, and a massive Oregon–Penn State Whiteout—can Franklin finally bag a top-10 scalp?

Plus: Rich’s rogue camera flash, survivor-pool reminders, and the usual basement/bomb-shelter banter.

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Dan, Frank, Allen “Action” Jackson, and Rich “One-Eared” Vassallo swing into the Babe Ruth episode with a lively whip-around of September baseball and a peek at the college gridiron.

In this one:

• Yanks: 19 over .500, eyeing October; Judge productive but pitched around, rotation still a puzzle; big Orioles set.
• Mets: streaky as ever—bats pop, starters fade early, bullpen roulette; Soto scorching, Vientos rising; wild-card math still alive.
• Phils: duct tape & chicken wire hold; magic number: 14 as they steer toward the finish.
• AL/NL picture: Toronto pacing the East, Houston/Seattle musical chairs, Boston–Cleveland scrap for WC3; NL looks chalky with Dodgers/Brewers/Phils, Pads and Cubs in the mix.
• Cal Raleigh shout-out: record-setting year for a switch-hitting catcher; knocking on franchise lore.
• Rest vs. Rust: why recent wild cards roar into October and why starters hate extra days off.
• CFB weekend: Oregon–Oklahoma State, Michigan–Nebraska, Auburn–Oklahoma, Liberty–JMU, and more; Arch jitters vs. long view, Penn State cruises.
• Classroom cameo: Dan’s “we’re all winners” speech meets middle-school reality.
• Housekeeping: Survivor Pool trims from 61 to 50 (make those picks!); Fox Brothers Alarms love; Facebook & email.
• Soccer Report (Daniel Hooks): USMNT ramp to 2026, lineup questions, South American friendlies ahead; trivia: Brazil beat Italy on PKs in 1994.

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