Best Player Development Project Podcasts (2025)

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Cubs Weekly: 2025 MLB Draft preview 26:02

6h ago26:02

26:02

Lance Brozdowski is joined by MLB Pipeline Senior Writer Jim Callis, presented by Wintrust, to break down the 2025 draft class, including why this draft is unique and who the Cubs could take at 17th overall.

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First Look at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline 19:43

7h ago19:43

19:43

Alex Cohen chats about a salvaged series at Target Field and ranking which perceived "sellers" at the 2025 Trade Deadline match up with the needs of the Chicago Cubs.

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The BILLIONAIRE who wants to save college sports — and turn his alma mater into a power 1:02:10

13h ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Andy and Ari welcome their first billionaire to the show! (0:00-2:25) Intro: Big 12 Takeaways (2:26-13:14) Deion Sanders and "bulljunk" (13:15-34:02) Cody Campbell joins the show (34:03-39:15) Cody Campbell's impact (39:16-51:25) The message Colorado sent at media days (51:26-1:00:45) Is Utah a Big 12 contender? (1:00:46-1:02:10) Conclusion: Dear A…

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#437 Sam Parfitt, Founder and CEO of the True Athlete Project, on Combating the Mental Health Crisis in Sports 56:04

1d ago56:04

56:04

Sam Parfitt is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The True Athlete Project. He holds an MSc in Sport Policy, Management and International Development from the University of Edinburgh, where he then became an associate tutor. His dissertation focused on the role of sport coaches as social change-makers, basing his research at The Crags Centr…

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2025 MLB Draft: How will Cubs approach No. 17 pick? 9:49

1d ago9:49

9:49

Alex Cohen breaks down the latest Cubs loss, and he also dives into the team's draft strategy and comments from VP of scouting Dan Kantrovitz from earlier this week.

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Can the Big 12 create national title contenders? 43:42

1d ago43:42

43:42

Andy and Ari are back at Big 12 media days, and they’re talking about how much has changed in two years. (0:00-1:39) Intro: Day 2 of Big 12 Media Days (1:40-8:38) How far has the Big 12 come in 2 years? (8:39-12:33) Overview of the conference entering 2025 (12:34-15:27) BYU's Outlook (15:28-21:47) Other competitors in the Big 12 (21:48-26:28) Big 1…

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Browns' BEST Decisions Since the 1999 Return 27:45

1d ago27:45

27:45

If you missed it, recently we went through the 25 worst decisions since the franchise returned in 1999 In Part I and Part II, and in order to be objective Jake now ranks the best decisions made by the Browns since the return. The options were not quite as impactful or abundant, but nonetheless we get the 15 best decisions that have positively impac…

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Why is Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's strikeout rate down? 9:44

2d ago9:44

9:44

Lance Brozdowski digs into Shota Imanaga's outing in Minnesota, wonders whether his small velocity loss is affecting his strikeout rate this season, and talks about why pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins hasn't thrown in a game since June 20th.

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The Big 12 might have the DEEPEST group of QBs in the country 53:48

3d ago53:48

53:48

Andy and Ari are live from Big 12 media days! (0:00-1:59) Intro: Sparky is back on the helmet (2:00-9:40) The QB position in the Big 12 (9:41-17:03) Kansas State, Kansas (17:04-19:30) Will Oklahoma State turn it around? (19:31-23:24) Utah with Devon Dampier (23:25-26:23) Colorado Discussion (26:24-29:04) Ari sees a trophy (29:05-38:14) Wrapping up …

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Browns' 25 Worst Decisions Since The 1999 Return: Part II 25:50

3d ago25:50

25:50

In an attempt to quantify and retrace the last 25 years or so, the idea formed to rank the Browns' worst choices as an ownership group and front office since their return in 1999. Today we finish what we started over the weekend and rank the final fifteen worst choices with Jared Mueller from Dawgs By Nature. Unlock the FULL and AD-FREE daily podca…

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The curious case of the new millionaire Texas Tech offensive lineman 1:00:55

4d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

The boys are back live, and they’ve got a lot to discuss! (0:00-0:36) Welcome Back! (0:37-19:08) 5-Star OT Felix Ojo commits to Texas Tech (19:09-23:50) Story Time with Ari (23:51-28:08) Concluding Texas Tech discussion (28:09-39:59) Alabama's BIG Recruiting Week (40:00-47:27) Golfing or Fishing? (47:28-55:07) Jake Retzlaff Update (55:08-57:15) Cha…

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Matthew Boyd is an All-Star; Cubs rout Cardinals 9:07

4d ago9:07

9:07

Lance Brozdowski digs into Matthew Boyd's selection to the NL All-Star team, and makes the case for Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki to join their Cubs teammates at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game next week in Atlanta.

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Will Chris Flexen step up with Jameson Taillon injured? 8:57

5d ago8:57

8:57

Lance Brozdowski digs into a Saturday loss against the Cardinals and talks about Chris Flexen's development.

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Browns' 25 Worst Decisions Since The 1999 Return: Part I 39:14

6d ago39:14

39:14

In an attempt to quantify and retrace the last 25 years or so, the idea formed to rank the Browns' worst choices as an ownership group and front office since their return in 1999. The list is about as long as you would fear and the competition for the top spot is sadly fierce. Jared Mueller from Dawgs By Nature joins Jake as they take an early July…

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Jason Kipnis has thoughts on Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong 6:27

6d ago6:27

6:27

Lance Brozdowski throws to a conversation between Marquee Sports Network's Elise Menaker, Jason Kipnis and Bruce Levine on Pete Crow-Armstrong's emergence for the Cubs this season and Kyle Tucker's quiet leadership qualities.

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#436 Ron Adams, Golden St. Warriors Asst. Coach : "Great Assistants Cement the Cracks" 1:04:05

7d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Ron Adams has been the assistant coach of the Golden St. Warriors since 2014, in that time winning 4x NBA Champions and being recognized in 2022 at the Tex Winter Award winner for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach. He owns previous coaching experience with Boston Celtics (2013-14), Chicago Bulls (2003-08, 2010-13), Oklahoma City Thunder (2…

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Oregon Deep Dive: Will Dante Moore IGNITE fireworks for the Ducks offense? 34:43

7d ago34:43

34:43

Happy Fourth of July! As we conclude this week of our team deep dives, we head up to the northwest part of the country to preview the Oregon Ducks. With an incredible regular season last year, Dan Lanning's squad is looking to take its game to the next level by winning a national championship. With a new QB in Dante Moore, is this a plausible expec…

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Where do Cubs stand in NL playoff picture right now? 8:11

7d ago8:11

8:11

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' big three-game sweep of the Guardians, setting up an enormous Fourth of July weekend showdown against the Cardinals, and catches you up on where Chicago stands in the NL playoff race.

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Penn State Deep Dive: Can James Franklin get the Nittany Lions over the hump? 36:32

8d ago36:32

36:32

Happy Thursday! Andy & Ari continue their week of deep dives with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Coming off of a heartbreaking loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl last year, Penn State returns a plethora of talent in University Park. Sean Fitz from On3's Blue White Illustrated joins the show and gives us his best in-depth analysis of the program. …

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2025 Browns Training Camp Preview -- Quarterback 22:04

8d ago22:04

22:04

Today is the first of our positional previews for 2025 Browns Training Camp kicking off with the quarterback position. Jake digs in on the most discussed and debated group across the entire NFL so we will do our best to provide the context surrounding this group for an interesting year. For each of these we will break them down with four key discus…

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Cubs Weekly: What goes on in an MLB draft war room? 24:34

8d ago24:34

24:34

Lance Brozdowski and Katie Krall sit down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat about everything MLB draft, from what actually happens in the war room, how to balance high school and college talent, and everything you need to know about the inner workings of a monumental day in a team's calendar.…

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Cubs win another series; Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong voted NL All-Star starters 14:48

8d ago14:48

14:48

The Cubs beat the Guardians 5-4 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night in come-from-behind fashion, but that was almost secondary to the news that Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker were voted National League All-Star Game starters. Andy Martínez recaps the historic news for the duo and why it's an organizational win for Crow-Armstrong's selection, p…

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Texas Deep Dive: Can Arch Manning lead the Longhorns to a national title? 35:05

9d ago35:05

35:05

Deep dive week continues and today, we head to the Lone Star State of Texas to preview the Longhorns. As Steve Sarkisian was one play away from advancing to the national championship game, Texas has its eyes set on getting over the hump this season. With Arch Manning stepping in at quarterback, all eyes are on Austin. Will the Longhorns rise to the…

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Is Pete Crow-Armstrong in a slump? 11:10

9d ago11:10

11:10

Lance Brozdowski digs into a big Game 1 Cubs win over the Guardians, praises Matthew Boyd's incredible season and wonders about this baby slump that Pete Crow-Armstrong is in right now.

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Clemson Tigers 2025 preview: Another National Title for Dabo Swinney? 44:53

10d ago44:53

44:53

Happy July! As we turn the calendar to July, today is the day On3 and Rivals join forces together. To celebrate this iconic day, we welcome on Larry Williams from TigerIllustrated.com, the top website for all things Clemson. In this episode, Andy & Ari go in-depth on the Tigers with Larry. Is Clemson ready to win the ACC and make a deep run in the …

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Browns Offensive Line Analysis with Brandon Thorn of Trench Warfare 32:32

10d ago32:32

32:32

Jake starts the show today with some quick banter on the official stamp of the Brook Park Dome in 2029 with last night’s signed state budget from the Ohio Governor. Then we get to the good stuff — Brandon Thorn from Trench Warfare stops by to discuss all things Browns offensive line in 2025. The shift in approach of scheme and how it impacts techni…

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Reaction to the Rare NFL June Trade, and More Thoughts on Crossroads Players on the 2025 Roster 35:01

10d ago35:01

35:01

Jake is back today to discuss the big Dolphins and Steelers trade and what it means for the AFC North rival both now and into the future. Then a shift over to go into deeper detail from the weekend article of Browns key players at a crossroads in 2025. To unlock the FULL and Ad-Free daily podcast each day, take advantage of 30% off an annual subscr…

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Georgia Bulldogs Deep Dive: CFP Expectations for Kirby Smart, Gunner Stockton 39:36

11d ago39:36

39:36

Happy Monday! It's another team deep dive week ahead of us on Andy & Ari On3, and to kick things off, we go on down to Georgia, where Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs are gearing up for another big season in Athens. To discuss, we bring on Dawg HQ's Jake Rowe to dig deep into the Georgia Bulldogs and figure out what the expectations are. Jake explains …

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Quality start conundrum: Are they important in 2025? 10:19

11d ago10:19

10:19

Alex Cohen breaks down the Cubs' road trip and talks with pitching coach Tommy Hottovy on how the quality start stat is viewed in present-day baseball.

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Carson Kelly’s All-Star candidacy 8:27

12d ago8:27

8:27

Alex Cohen chats with catcher Carson Kelly about his 2025 MLB All-Star Game chances while recapping the Cubs' offensive resurgence as they even their series against the Astros with a win Saturday at Daikin Park.

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Recapping Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly's return to Houston, plus what to make of Cade Horton's rough Cubs start 11:52

13d ago11:52

11:52

Andy Martínez recaps Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly's return to Houston, a city where they helped bring World Series titles, takes you through the ways the Astros honored them, and then breaks down Cade Horton's rough start and what it means for him and the Cubs.

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#435 Jennifer Paulett, ESPN Director of Corporate Citizenship, on Taking Back Youth Sports for Our Kids 52:43

13d ago52:43

52:43

Jennifer Paulett, director of ESPN Corporate Citizenship, is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategy on youth sports participation. Since joining ESPN in 2015, she has led efforts to expand access to sports for millions of kids through philanthropic investments and powerful storytelling. Paulett oversees ESPN’s youth spor…

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Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier both want an SEC and a national title; who has a better shot? 1:31:19

14d ago1:31:19

1:31:19

Texas QB Arch Manning said Thursday that success for the Longhorns in 2025 would be an SEC championship and a national championship. He said it sitting next to LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier, and Manning acknowledged that Nussmeier feels the same way about what would constitute success for LSU. (0:00-0:58) Intro (0:59-4:00) How does Arch Manning define s…

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Alex Cohen's message to Cubs fans: 'Do Not Panic' 9:21

14d ago9:21

9:21

Marquee Sports Network's Alex Cohen discusses Shota Imanaga's first outing since he came off the IL, shares some facts and figures about previous championship teams, and explains why Cubs fans shouldn't panic after recent losses.

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Cubs Weekly: ESPN's Jesse Rogers reveals his thoughts on the Cubs' trade deadline targets 24:07

14d ago24:07

24:07

Lance Brozdowski sits down with ESPN's Jesse Rogers on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to talk through the landscape of the trade deadline, how early they might make a move, and the options available. They also recap Rogers' profile of Pete Crow-Armstrong and what he learned about the phenom reporting the piece.…

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Reactions to Ogbo Okoronkwo Release, Brook Park Finality, and Interview on Sports4CLE 46:04

14d ago46:04

46:04

The Browns announced plenty of updates on Thursday and Jake is back to cover it all for you. Reaction and analysis to the team moving off EDGE Ogbo Okoronkwo’s contract breaking it down from every angle with some thoughts on the kicker addition as well. Updates on the newly released open Training Camps dates in Berea in late July and into August. Q…

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Whose Team Is It Anyway? The top transfers heading into the 2025 college football season 1:06:33

15d ago1:06:33

1:06:33

It’s time for another round of the college football game show that’s sweeping the nation… WHOSE TEAM IS IT ANYWAY? (0:00-2:54) Intro: Whose Team Is It Anyway? (2:55-6:00) Will Ari ever get a whiteboard? (6:01-14:52) Cody Bellaire joins, recapping the top names of the portal (14:53-18:35) Whose Team is it Anyway: Intro and Rules (18:36-21:38) WR Bar…

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What Bruce Levine is hearing about Cubs' potential MLB trade deadline targets 10:15

15d ago10:15

10:15

Lance Brozdowski digs into ESPN's top 50 MLB trade deadline pieces article, highlighting the names the Chicago Cubs were listed as potential suitors for, including thoughts from our studio crew of Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker, and Cliff Floyd.

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Latest Browns News, AI Impacting the NFL, and Deeper Notes on the "What We're Hearing" on the Browns Offense 20:44

16d ago20:44

20:44

Welcome to your Wednesday show where Jake takes you through everything around the league of note including AI’s growing impact on the NFL, perhaps Aaron Rodgers final season, TEU updates with Browns involved, and how Diontae Johnson’s Baltimore relationship fell apart and its impact on the Browns choice to bring him in. Jake closes with more though…

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How many different college football programs will win a national title between now and 2035? 1:13:25

16d ago1:13:25

1:13:25

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Examining Pete Crow-Armstrong's error, Jameson Taillon's struggles 17:07

16d ago17:07

17:07

Lance Brozdowski and Tom Prizeman dig into a tough Cubs loss in St. Louis, Jameson Taillon's troubles against right-handed hitters, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's blunder in center field.

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Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos trash talked Alabama; can FSU be good enough to back him up? 1:05:42

17d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

What teams reshaped their roster in the transfer portal and might surprise us in 2025? (0:00-6:35) Intro: What did Thomas Castellanos say? (6:36-19:06) What does Florida State's 2025 look like? (19:07-25:18) Breaking down Pete Nakos' Thomas Castellanos Story (25:19-28:25) Alabama at Florida State Preview (28:26-36:46) Ole Miss in 2025 (36:47-45:56)…

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134 Jackson Moody Foundation Phase Lead Aston Villa 45:48

17d ago45:48

45:48

Jackson Moody has been the Foundation Phase Lead Coach at Aston Villa for 8 years. Jackson discusses his role at one of the biggest clubs and most successful academies in the country.By MyFootballCoach

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Which starting pitchers will Cubs acquire before 2025 MLB trade deadline? 10:22

17d ago10:22

10:22

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' potential starting pitcher acquisitions as they navigate Colin Rea and Ben Brown's recent rocky outings, including some thoughts from Cliff Floyd on who he wants the team to add.

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Weekly Quarterback Update, NFLPA Report Impacts, and Player Improvement Spotlight (Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire) 32:56

17d ago32:56

32:56

Jake is back for Monday’s show with more noise around the Week 1 starting quarterback options with a public opinion from Diontae Johnson, over the weekend. Then a switch to the ESPN Article covering NFLPA Report Card thoughts on player’s family treatment with Joel Bitonio’s thoughts on the Browns handling. Then the Offseason Improvement Spotlight c…

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Can Boise State coach Spencer Danielson take the Broncos BACK to the CFP? 1:12:21

18d ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins Ari and Andy! (0:00-4:56) Recapping LSU's Win over Coastal Carolina; CCU Ejection (4:57-11:10) Baseball Discussion, OKC Thunder's Championship (11:11-24:43) Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson joins (24:44-29:42) Dabo Swinney's Impact on Spencer Danielson (29:43-38:12) Boise State's Expectations, CFP (…

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Assessing Cubs pitching situation, Seiya Suzuki's defense after series loss 10:51

18d ago10:51

10:51

Andy Martínez takes a look at the Cubs' current pitching scenario after some tough outings by the Cubs bullpen and Sunday's starter Colin Rea and then looks at Seiya Suzuki's yin and yang day in the loss.

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Wind takes center stage in Cubs' homer-happy win 10:19

19d ago10:19

10:19

Lance Brozdowski digs into a windy win at Wrigley Field, contextualizing just how odd the elements can be at times and discussing the power surge of Ian Happ.

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Sammy Sosa triumphantly returns to Wrigley Field; Cubs drop series opener to Mariners 9:05

20d ago9:05

9:05

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Friday Cubs loss to the Mariners, chats about a bullpen regression game, and throws to Sammy Sosa's revealing interview with reporters, as he shared his thoughts on his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field.

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Lingering Browns Questions Part I: Mike Hall Jr., Greg Newsome, and Receiver Depth 20:25

20d ago20:25

20:25

Jake is back on this Friday to look at some lingering questions around the Browns in the quiet period until Training Camp. We will have a few of these episodes along the way. Before we get to that we break down Daniel Jeremiah’s quote on the Rich Eisan show about the Browns quarterback battle. Then we dig into the questions: What is the recovery up…

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