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Can You Have Too Many No-Hitters?

Hot Takedown looks at no-hitter trend in MLB and the success of older athletes like Phil Mickelson.

Published 05/25/21

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Published 05/18/21

Playoffs And Play-Ins

Hot Takedown looks at the start of the NHL and NBA playoffs. Plus: a Rabbit Hole that puts age before beauty in MLB.

Published 05/18/21

It's Hard To Leave MLB Gracefully

Hot Takedown reflects on Albert Pujols exit and previews our WNBA predictions.

Published 05/11/21

Draft Grades Are Meaningless But Also A+ Fun

Hot Takedown reviews NFL draft grades and discusses the NBA play-in tournament. Plus a Rabbit Hole about the past (and future) of tanking.

Published 05/04/21

This NFL Draft Class Still Has Some QB Questions

Hot Takedown discusses the top quarterbacks, after Trevor Lawrence, in the NFL draft as well as the hype around the Knicks.

Published 04/27/21

A Super League Super Fight

Hot Takedown looks at how a Super League would change European soccer and the state of the NBA MVP race.

Published 04/20/21

Can We Keep Our Early Baseball Takes Cool?

Hot Takedown looks at the start of the baseball season and previews the WNBA draft.

Published 04/13/21

An End To The Madness

Hot Takedown surveys the NCAA Tournament results and previews The Masters. Plus special guest Harry Enten brings an MLB Rabbit Hole.

Published 04/06/21

All Hype Is Good Hype

Hot Takedown looks at the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight and previews the baseball season.

Published 03/30/21

The NCAA Is Bad At Capitalism

Hot Takedown looks at the NCAA's mistakes in this year's women's tournament and big upsets in the first two rounds of the men's tournament.

Published 03/23/21

Let’s Pick Our Brackets

Hot Takedown looks at both NCAA tournament brackets and picks our Men and Women's Final Four.

Published 03/16/21

A Year Of Pandemic Sports

Hot Takedown looks back at how sports adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: a 16/16 Rabbit Hole.

Published 03/09/21

Why's Everyone Writing Off The Jazz?

Hot Takedown discusses where Tiger Woods’ legacy goes from here and the surprising (regular season) success of the Utah Jazz.

Published 03/02/21

Osaka's Rise Doesn't Mean Serena Is Done

Hot Takedown talks through the results of the Australian Open and previews March Madness. Yes, it is almost March.

Published 02/23/21

Grading The NHL's Start On And Off The Ice

Hot Takedown looks at the start of the NHL season and the current state of sports video games. Plus: an MLB free agency Rabbit Hole.

Published 02/16/21

How The Bucs Sunk The Chiefs

Hot Takedown breaks down Super Bowl LV: how the Buccaneers dismantled the Chiefs’ offense and what this win means for Tom Brady’s legacy.

Published 02/09/21

Baby GOAT vs. Grizzled GOAT

Hot Takedown previews Super Bowl LV and discusses the tensions between MLB owners and players.

Published 02/02/21

The Analytics On Being Aggressive

Hot Takedown discusses the NFL conference championship games and the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Published 01/26/21

One Super Bowl Win Isn't Enough Anymore?

Hot Takedown discusses Drew Brees' legacy and James Harden's first days with the Brooklyn Nets.

Published 01/19/21

Alabama Was The Unstoppable Force AND The Immovable Object

Hot Takedown reflects on Alabama's title win and how sports will keep intersecting with politics after Trump.

Published 01/12/21

Ohio State Made The Committee Look Good, And Bad

Hot Takedown discusses the College Football Playoff finals and the NFL super wild card round. Plus: a Steph Curry-flavored Rabbit Hole.

Published 01/05/21

All Podcasts Are Political

In an election special, Hot Takedown explores the influence of politics on sports, and how money from sports makes its way into politics.

Published 11/03/20

Bill O'Brien Set His Own Hot Seat On Fire

Hot Takedown talks about the teams struggling in the NFL and about the excellent WNBA finals. Plus: a championship ring Rabbit Hole.

Published 10/06/20

Week Two Of The NFL Hurt

Hot Takedown looks at this week's wave of injuries in the NFL and why our predictions still discount the LA Lakers. Plus: a Padres Rabbit Hole 14 years in the making.

Published 09/22/20