Episodes
Topics on the table for this NBA episode include the young and promising Toronto Raptors, the imploding Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers being legit title contenders, and 3 reasons why I think NBA viewership is declining.
Published 11/22/24
This episode I give my SEC Football Power Rankings for the top 7 teams that have a shot at making the College Football Playoff with detailed analysis for each selection.
Published 11/18/24
Published 11/18/24
In a jam-packed episode of 125 Unfiltered, I recap and analyze 4 big games from the weekend: UNC-Kansas, Auburn-Houston, George-Ole Miss, and Alabama-LSU.
Published 11/11/24
This episode I preview UNC Basketball's matchup against #1 Kansas, #3 Georgia vs. #16 Ole Miss, and #11 Alabama vs. #15 LSU, along with discussing two SEC Basketball teams' season openers.
Published 11/08/24
It's that time of year when college football and basketball overlap! This episode I talk about the first day of the college basketball season including UNC's 90-76 win over Elon. I then move over to football where I talk about results from this past weekend, give a mini rant on Penn State and the Big 10's mediocrity, and discuss big questions I have that the CFP committee will answer with the reveal of their first rankings on Tuesday evening.
Published 11/05/24
This episode I take my first shot at the 12-team CFP Rankings that will be released this upcoming Tuesday (11/5). I go through my rankings 1-12, talk about a few teams on the outside looking in, and then bring up 3 teams in danger to fall out of the top 12 as the season goes on.
Published 11/01/24
We are just one week away from the return of college basketball! This episode I go through the AP Top 25 and talk about some of the top teams in the country including my North Carolina Tar Heels. I also discuss a few teams that I believe are ranked too high, too low, and even some sleepers that fans should keep an eye on as the season unfolds.
Published 10/28/24
The NBA is officially back! This episode I talk about 6 NBA first impressions that I have after watching the first few days of the season, including a team that looks unbeatable, newcomers who shined in their debut, and a big trade I think both teams will regret.
Published 10/25/24
The return of the NBA is just around the corner! This episode I am joined by Daniel Masterson to give an in-depth preview of the 2024-25 NBA season. We start by discussing the Boston Celtics' chances to repeat and who their biggest threat is in the East. We then head to the Wild West and discuss if there is a clear-cut favorite in a conference loaded with contenders. In the latter half of the episode we hand out some superlatives from teams flying under the radar to players poised for a ...
Published 10/18/24
We've got a great weekend of college football ahead! Topics on the table include previewing the two monster Big Ten matchups between Ohio State-Oregon & Penn State-USC, the Red River Rivalry, and the LSU-Ole Miss game which essentially serves as the first "elimination game" from the CFP this year. Also discussing the outlook for the Panthers and if they will be sellers as the season goes on.
Published 10/11/24
It was a chaotic weekend of college football to say the least! This episode I cover the big upsets from Week 6 with Vanderbilt shocking #1 Alabama and Arkansas knocking off #4 Tennessee. Additional topics discussed include Miami surviving yet again, Missouri finally getting exposed, and UNC making it three losses in a row as their season continues to slip away.
Published 10/07/24
It's been a minute since we've talked some hoops! With UNC Basketball's season just a month away, I give my initial thoughts on the roster Hubert Davis has assembled along with some early expectations for the team this year. I also break down the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade between the Timberwolves and Knicks and discuss who I think won the trade and why.
Published 10/04/24
On this Monday episode, topics on the table include a recap of the Georgia vs. Alabama game, UNC's late collapse against Duke, and looking at teams around the NFL that are on either on the rise or in trouble.
Published 09/30/24
This episode I talk about the current state of UNC Football, looking through the scope of their embarrassing loss to JMU last Saturday and Mack Brown's second stint with UNC as a whole. I then give my verdict on Brown's shortcomings in Chapel Hill and decide if it is time for the legendary coach to go.
Published 09/27/24
This episode I am joined once again by proud Tennessee and Carolina Panther fan Jacob Sienkowski to break down the Vols and Panthers wins over the weekend. We get Jacob's thoughts on Tennessee's elite defense that makes them a legit CFP contender, Nico Iamaleava's performance through his first 4 games, and the astounding difference in the Panthers offense under Andy Dalton compared to Bryce Young. We also get Jacob's take on whether Young's failure is more on the young quarterback or the orga...
Published 09/23/24
125 Unfiltered is back and here to stay! This episode I explain my extended absence along with my desire to return to the podcast and plan to produce episodes on a consistent basis. Topics on the table include my new NFL allegiance!? Bryce Young's benching, bad NFL quarterback play, and my initial thoughts on the college football season.It's great to be back on the mic, and I am so excited for this new era of 125 Unfiltered. Look out for new episodes every Monday and Friday!
Published 09/20/24
On this special episode, I am joined by Ben Parker to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes opening round series against the New York Islanders, including the incredible comeback 5-3 victory in game 2. We look ahead at some potential threats in the East and then talk about some X-factors that can get the Canes over the hump to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
Published 04/24/24
Two new dynasties have been born in college basketball! This episode I recap the men and women's Final Four, talking about UConn and South Carolina's dominant runs that brought them yet another national championship.
Published 04/09/24
This episode I preview the Men's Basketball Final Four! I discuss how Alabama and NC State can pull off the all-time upsets but then give my reasons for why I think UConn and Purdue will ultimately come out on top.
Published 04/05/24
This episode I recap UNC's heartbreaking loss to 4-seed Alabama in the Sweet 16, ending the Tar Heels season. I break down the three main reasons UNC lost this game while also looking at the smaller turning points in the game that made the Heels fall just a little short in their efforts to reach the Final Four.
Published 03/29/24
And then there were 16! This episode I recap the second round of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down UNC's 85-69 victory over No. 9 Michigan State, as well as other great games from the round of 32 like Creighton vs. Oregon and Marquette vs. Colorado. And lastly, where is Cinderella? I talk about whether this is good for the tournament or not as only 1 double digit seed made it through the first weekend.
Published 03/26/24
Bracket busted! This episode I recap the first round of the NCAA Tournament! I first talk about Yale's shocking upset over my winner pick, Auburn, and where it went wrong for Bruce Pearl's squad at the end of the game along with the impact of Chad Baker-Mazara's ejection. I then talk about the hottest name on the street and from the three point line, Jack Gohlke, and his incredible performance in No. 14 Oakland's upset over No. 3 Kentucky. I then round out the episode going through the upsets...
Published 03/23/24
The bracket has been revealed! On another monster March Madness episode I go through all of my bracket predictions from early round upsets, deep run sleepers, and then my Final Four picks where I select my boldest champion pick ever.
Published 03/18/24
It is just hours until Selection Sunday and I am here with a March Madness mega episode to talk about the entire landscape of college basketball before the bracket is announced! We're talking about the Tar Heels and their past two weeks of basketball, from sweeping Duke but losing in the ACC Championship Game to the red-hot Wolfpack, and how that affects their outlook of winning a national title. We're talking about bid stealers and how it affects the bubble. Upset picks. Sleeper teams. 125...
Published 03/17/24