Episodes
CC and Ryan are back with a new episode to recap everything from NFL Super Wild Card Weekend and discuss Divisional Round matchups and predictions. From Kirk Cousin's playoff woes, the 49ers dominance, the Cowboys resurgence, Brett Maher's woeful outing, Trevor Lawrence's historic comeback, and so much more. You don't want to miss what Saquon told CC before the season started that has set the tone for the brilliant display he has put on so far. A full NFL playoffs fix before the next round...
Published 01/19/23
CC is back with Ryan fresh off New Year celebrations in Las Vegas to preview all things NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. From the evolution of Daniel Jones, the incredible turnaround from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the depth of the 49ers, the inconsistency of the Cowboys and Vikings, to the inevitable Tom Brady - the guys detail every angle and storyline of each matchup. They close out the episode with a unique perspective on Carlos Correa signing back with the Minnesota Twins and whether there's...
Published 01/12/23
In our first episode of the new year, Ryan is joined by his fellow YES Network Brooklyn Nets Broadcaster, FOX Sports Reporter, and host of the new iHeartMedia podcast NBA Pulse, Sarah Kustok. The two open the episode with honoring Damar Hamlin & his family and reflect on how the NFL world & broader community have come together in prayer and support. They also do a deep dive on how the Nets have become the hottest team in the NBA, who the real championship contenders are, and the MVP...
Published 01/05/23
CC and Ryan gear up for the holidays with annual traditions, wrapping up MLB free agency, Carlos Rodon’s signing with the Yankees, the Red Sox flurry of mistakes, the Mets spending like the 2000s Yankees, and Lionel Messi claiming his rightful place as World Cup Champion and amongst the best to ever play this game. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata Movassaghi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/22/22
CC and Ryan discuss CC’s time at the winter meetings, the aftermath of Aaron Judge resigning with the Yankees, the latest free agent dominoes to drop, an incredible stretch of World Cup matches, and early NBA season surprises.  Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata Movassaghi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/15/22
Ryan is joined by MLB insider Jon Morosi, who broke the news about Aaron Judge returning to the Yankees, to discuss the signing, why it happened, what it means for the Yankees, and more. Host: Ryan Ruocco Guest: Jon Morosi Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata Movassaghi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/08/22
CC and Ryan discuss Team USA advancing to the Round of 16 in the World Cup, what they’re expecting going forward, and why they’re excited about the 2026 World Cup. Then they touch on some MLB signings before giving their observations from the first quarter of the NBA season.  Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata Movassaghi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/01/22
CC and Ryan are back with a pre-Thanksgiving episode to discuss their love of both forms of football, with the NFL and the World Cup on full display. They reflect on Team USA’s performance to date, how they see the rest of the tournament playing out, and the NFL season taking shape into the Thanksgiving lineup of games. They close out with the good, bad, and the ugly of their fondest sports memories. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata...
Published 11/23/22
CC and Ryan are joined by ESPN NBA analyst and former coach Jeff Van Gundy to discuss his celebration of the Houston Astros winning the World Series, who his favorite is so far this NBA season, why the Celtics have been so dominant, how Steph Curry is still underrated, what the Nets need to do to move forward this season, and much more.  Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guests: Jeff Van Gundy Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata Movassaghi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/17/22
CC and Ryan are joined by FOX MLB field reporter and senior writer for the Athletic, Ken Rosenthal, to discuss all things free agency including top targets in Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Jacob DeGrom, Xander Bogaerts, and more. A full primer to get you ready for the 2022-23 MLB offseason. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guests: Ken Rosenthal Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata Movassaghi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/10/22
Fresh off the Houston Astros Game 6 World Series clinching victory, CC and Ryan break down every angle of the matchup and give Dusty Baker his flowers. They reflect on Dusty's career to get to this point, how the Astros are the most complete team in baseball, and what ultimately led to the Phillies coming up short. The episode closes with a lookahead to MLB free agency with Edwin Díaz resigning with the Mets and Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, Trea Turner, and Carlos Correa leading the...
Published 11/07/22
CC and Ryan are rejoined by one of the brightest minds in baseball: current MLB consultant and former Red Sox and Cubs GM Theo Epstein. The crew discusses the new wave of rule changes being implemented next year in the MLB, including the pitch clock, eliminating shifts, and bigger bases. Theo covers every aspect of how the game needs to evolve to optimize performance and increase pace of play. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guests: Theo Epstein Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and...
Published 11/03/22
CC and Ryan are joined by former Philadelphia Phillies and World Series champions Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins to discuss the journey this Phillies team has been on, how Philadelphia fans can actually impact the game, the best types of managers, and more.  Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guests: Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata Movassaghi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/27/22
CC and Ryan reflect on what went wrong for the Yankees in getting swept by the Astros, who clinched their fourth World Series berth in six years. Whether it’s coaching tactics, injuries, lack of performance, lineups, or errors - the guys break down every angle of the ALCS. Fresh off speaking with skipper Rob Thomson, they also discuss how the Phillies advanced past the Padres led by the play of Bryce Harper. A bonus release of live reactions covering everything in the championship...
Published 10/24/22
CC and Ryan are joined by Phillies Skipper Rob Thomson leading into the NLCS round versus the San Diego Padres to break down the matchup, how the team has been able to turn their season around, and why every player loves him as a manager. Rob shares his philosophies over the years, why Kyle Schwarber is the undisputed leader of the club, and moments that shaped him in his career. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Rob Thomson Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata...
Published 10/19/22
CC and Ryan are joined by Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie to discuss his first playoff start, the differences in pitching on the road vs. at home, his prior dream of becoming a doctor, how his curveball developed, and what it’s like facing Aaron Judge.  Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Triston McKenzie Producers: Jackson Safon, Sadye Zillo, and Ata Movassaghi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/13/22
CC and Ryan are joined by ESPN’s Senior MLB Insider and Writer Jeff Passan, for his second appearance on the show, to marvel at what Aaron Judge has accomplished this season and look ahead to his upcoming free agency. They dig into every matchup of the playoffs and make predictions for who’s coming out on top. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Jeff Passan Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/06/22
CC and Ryan are joined by Astros Manager Dusty Baker to discuss CC attending Dusty’s baseball camp as a kid, Dusty growing up as a four-sport star athlete and receiving numerous scholarships, what it was like being the only Black family at his high school, how to balance intuition vs. analytics in today’s league, and much more. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Dusty Baker Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/29/22
CC and Ryan are joined by Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner to discuss how the Dodgers have been so good for so long, what he does to perform at his best in the postseason, his big league journey, why clubhouse camaraderie is so critical, his foundation with his wife Kourtney, and much more. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Justin Turner Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/22/22
CC and Ryan are joined by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to discuss how he keeps the clubhouse motivated, the front office organizational philosophy, the reception he gets in New York vs. Boston, MLB rule changes, and more. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Dave Roberts Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/15/22
CC and Ryan are joined by Cardinals starter Jordan Montgomery to discuss the details of his trade from the Yankees, why he’s having so much more success in St. Louis, how he sees the World Series race going, and what it’s like sharing the field with Albert Pujols as he tries to reach 700 home runs. Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Jordan Montgomery Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/08/22
CC and Ryan are joined by the new manager of Team USA baseball for the World Baseball Classic, Mark DeRosa, to discuss what goes into managing all that talent, why the Yankees have continued to struggle, who the AL MVP is this season, why the Mets might be the NL favorites, and much more.  Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Guest: Mark DeRosa Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/01/22
The legend Sue Bird returns to the show during her final WNBA playoff run to talk about what lies ahead and what she'll remember most as her playing career winds down. Top Gun and HBO's Insecure star Jay Ellis joins Ryan as guest co-host and discusses his rise within Hollywood, the parallels of sports and entertainment, and what it's like to work with Tom Cruise. Host: Ryan Ruocco and Jay Ellis Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 08/25/22
 Ryan is joined by recent Yankees acquisition Scott Effross to discuss what it’s like having to move to a new city, play for the New York Yankees, and how transitioning from being a “traditional” pitcher to throwing sidearm reinvented his career. The two discuss the Yankees recent struggles and how they can break out of their current slump. Host: Ryan Ruocco Guest: Scott Effross Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/18/22
CC and Ryan are back from vacation after a week off and discuss their favorite Vin Scully moments, the surprising Jordan Montgomery trade to the Cardinals, and look ahead to the rest of the MLB season following the trade deadline for the Yankees and other playoff contenders. Host: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Producers: Jackson Safon and Sadye Zillo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/10/22