Best Will Hernandez and LeeJay Parrilla Podcasts (2025)

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65. Little League Baseball: What the Hell is Happening?! 2:43:48

24h ago2:43:48

2:43:48

Last week, Little League International put out a statement about betting on Little League World Series games. Apparently, there are offshore gambling sites that allow for such a thing, and of course, degenerates will be degenerates. Will, LeeJay, and Erik assemble to discuss the situation. Are the Mets back? The Dummies aren't convinced even after …

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64. Why This Mets Team Feels Dead in the Water 2:35:20

8d ago2:35:20

2:35:20

We had to do it. It's been a rough stretch for the Mets, so much so that we had trouble putting their struggles into the right words. But the 3 Dummies have assembled this week to put it all in perspective as Erik joins Will and LeeJay. Elsewhere, we go through USA Today's rankings of MLB stadiums. Our halftime topic remembers the outdoor games we …

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63. MLB Trade Deadline Aftermath 2:16:58

15d ago2:16:58

2:16:58

The Mets and Yankees both made trades at last week's deadline in an effort to boost their respective teams. But the results haven't exactly been great as both the Mets and Yankees continue to struggle. LeeJay is back this week, but we also have a special segment with Larry Fleisher to discuss everything that went down with the Yankees. We're debuti…

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62. The Mets & Yankees Get Busy at the Trade Deadline 48:14

19d ago48:14

48:14

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone and both the Mets and Yankees made moves to fortify themselves for the last two months of the season, with the hopes of winning a World Series in 2025. Will Hernandez and Erik Pimentel break down what the Mets and Yankees did, as well as the rest of the league. Send us a text Want to support the podcast? Buy…

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61. When It Comes Crashing Down And It Hurts Inside 2:24:16

22d ago2:24:16

2:24:16

Editor's note: We had some minor technical difficulties this week, so no timestamps this week. We apologize in advance! LeeJay is back this week, and boy, did he give Will something to laugh at, brother! Of course, the 2 Dummies absolutely had to spend some time discussing Terry Bollea aka the immortal Hulk Hogan. As for the sports side of things, …

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60. O Captain! My Captain! 2:19:54

29d ago2:19:54

2:19:54

It was a mixed bag for New York Mets fans this past weekend. On Saturday, the Mets retired David Wright's No. 5 in an emotional pregame ceremony that reminded fans of his greatness, but also what could've been. And around all of this, the Mets lost 2 of 3 from the Reds. Erik Pimentel fills in for LeeJay this week as he and Will discuss Wright's leg…

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59. The Mets & Yankees Begin Their Playoffs Push 2:52:52

1M ago2:52:52

2:52:52

Editor's note: We had some minor technical difficulties this week, and we apologize in advance! With MLB at the All-Star break, the 2 Dummies invited guests to this episode as we discuss how the Mets and Yankees have fared so far this season and what awaits them in the second half. Erik Pimentel rejoins the podcast, and Larry Fleisher is back to ch…

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58. Is Mike Brown a Fraud? Knicks Find Their Man 2:21:31

1M ago2:21:31

2:21:31

While it's not official, Mike Brown is set to become the next New York Knicks head coach. He wasn't exactly on the top of anyone's list when this search began, but he will lead the Knicks going forward. Despite a healthy winning record, some people believe Brown isn't as good of a coach as that record indicates. The 2 Dummies dive in. With NBA free…

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57. So, the NBA Held a Draft... 2:00:17

2M ago2:00:17

2:00:17

There used to be a time when the NBA Draft was much-see TV. Now? Not so much. Will barely watched it last week, while LeeJay didn't watch it at all. Still, there was much to discuss this week about the draft, why the Brooklyn Nets did what they did, R.J. Luis, and some general NBA notes. Our halftime topic this week had to do with July 4th. We'll l…

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56. The June Swoon Hits the Mets 2:02:59

2M ago2:02:59

2:02:59

During the offseason, the 2 Dummies continuously questioned how the Mets were building their starting pitching rotation. And through the first two months of the season, we were proven wrong. But the Mets have hit a rough patch, and the starting pitching is a big reason why. Since LeeJay missed last week's episode, we had to give him time this week …

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55. The Mets Should Act Now! 2:28:49

2M ago2:28:49

2:28:49

The New York Mets are in their first official rut of the season as they were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend at Citi Field. While it's not time to panic, it is time to act. Joining the show this week to fill in for LeeJay is a new dummy, Will's good friend Erik! Erik believe the Mets shouldn't wait until the trade deadline to make move…

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54. The Final Word on the Knicks (For Now) 2:30:26

2M ago2:30:26

2:30:26

The New York Knicks have been a running topic the past several weeks on the podcast, and for good reason. And now that New York has a vacancy at the head coach position, it'll be in the news just a bit longer. LeeJay is getting a little tired of the constant Knicks chatter, but the 2 Dummies discuss them one more time in depth this week. At least f…

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53. Where Do The Knicks Go From Here? 2:37:34

3M ago2:37:34

2:37:34

In a span of 72 hours, the future of the New York Knicks franchise might have changed forever. On Saturday night, they lost to the Pacers, which ended an impressive playoff run that say them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. On Tuesday, New York decided to part ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons wit…

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52. The Knicks Survive to Play Another Day 40:55

3M ago40:55

40:55

We figured we had the time to jump on the horn quick to chat about Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the Knicks beat the Pacers to take the series back to Indiana on Saturday. Enjoy this bonus episode! Send us a text Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee! Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube!…

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51. Down 20, Still Alive: The Knicks’ Gutsy Comeback in Game 3 1:33:46

3M ago1:33:46

1:33:46

The Knicks entered Sunday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with their backs against a wall down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York even got down in the game by 20 points. But Karl Anthony-Towns had other plans as New York roared back to capture Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 2 Dummies discuss. Elsewhere in this shor…

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50. The 2025 NFL Schedule is Out! 1:43:34

3M ago1:43:34

1:43:34

The NFL knows how to make a scene with every little thing, and last week was no different when the King revealed the 2025 schedule for the entire league. Of course, the 2 Dummies had a lot to say about various aspects of the schedule, specifically how things will play out with the New York Giants. Before we get into the NFL, we of course take stock…

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49. Can the Knicks Finish the Job? 2:18:09

3M ago2:18:09

2:18:09

The New York Knicks are on the verge of clinching a spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in since the 1999-2000 season. They beat the Celtics in Game 4 of the semifinals at Madison Square Garden Monday night, and Boston will likely be without its best players for the remainder of the series. The 2 Dummies break it all down…

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48. Knicks Face Uphill Climb in Boston 2:06:59

4M ago2:06:59

2:06:59

The Knicks find themselves in the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the third season in a row. But, standing in their way are the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics. After an exhausting first round series against the Detroit Pistons, what will New York need to do to get over the hump against Boston? In another discussion on the impact of NIL on …

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47. NFL Draft Aftermath: Shedeur Sanders Edition 1:24:32

4M ago1:24:32

1:24:32

The 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, and it was a memorable one for all the wrong reasons, at least for one Shedeur Sanders. The 2 Dummies get into what has become a contentious topic the last few days. The Knicks won Game 4 in their series against the Pistons, and did so in what some people believe was a controversial fashion. If you're actually watch…

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46. Giants Toss a Dart in the NFL Draft 1:12:14

4M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

For weeks, the 2 Dummies wondered what the New York Giants would do in the 2025 NFL Draft. Would they draft a quarterback if they were available at the third overall pick? But as the weeks went on, the strategy changed and defense became a priority. Well, the Giants got it both ways Thursday night as they drafted Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart. Wild.…

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45. Are the Knicks in Trouble? 1:56:32

4M ago1:56:32

1:56:32

The Knicks opened their NBA playoffs campaign Saturday night with a come-from-behind win over the Pistons in Game 1, but it was a much different tune in Game 2 as Detroit held off New York to tie the series 1-1. The 2 Dummies recorded this podcast in a couple of different parts to account for Game 2 Monday night, and we break it all down. In other …

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44. 2025 NFL Draft Preview 1:53:06

4M ago1:53:06

1:53:06

We're nine days away from the 2025 NFL Draft, so the 2 Dummies figured they'd discuss what they expect from the Giants and Jets next week. The general consensus is that we still don't know what the hell the Giants are doing. We also preview the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, which start Saturday night at Madison Square Garden against th…

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43. The Knicks Are Ready For The Playoffs 1:40:05

4M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Knicks appear poised to make a deep run in the playoffs. They went 2-0 over the weekend to clinch back-to-back 50-win seasons, the first time they've accomplished that feat in 30 years. The 2 Dummies discuss that milestone, and chat a bit about the Knicks' past and look forward to the future…

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42. Baseball is Back! 2:29:25

5M ago2:29:25

2:29:25

The weather is slowly getting warmer and that can only mean one thing: baseball is back! With the 2 Dummies recording a little bit later this week, it gave us a chance to analyze the Mets' first road trip of the year and chat about what's plaguing them so far. Meantime, in The Bronx, the Yankees torched the Brewers last weekend. But all anyone want…

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41. St. John's’ Sour 2025 Ending 1:36:35

5M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

The St. John's men's basketball team had an historical 2024-2025 season after 25 years of false starts and missed potential. But the Red Storm's magical ride came to an abrupt halt Saturday afternoon and they lost in the round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. And it wasn't pretty. The 2 Dummies break it all down. Jameis Winston is now with the New Yor…

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40. St. John's & The 2025 NCAA Tournament 2:10:03

5M ago2:10:03

2:10:03

It's that time of the year as the men's NCAA Tournament gets underway in full force this week. And it's a special time in New York City as the St. John's Red Storm are a No. 2 seed in this year's Big Dance. The 2 Dummies are locked into the tournament as we give our predictions for the road to the Final Four. The college basketball theme is heavy t…

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39. New York's Walking Wounded 2:00:52

5M ago2:00:52

2:00:52

The Knicks, Mets, and Yankees each are facing significant injuries to their respective squads, which has becoming a recurring theme in New York. Jalen Brunson is out with a sprained ankle. Gerrit Cole will miss the year for the Yankees thanks to Tommy John surgery. He joins some key players already on the IL in The Bronx. Francisco Alvarez will mis…

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38. The Desperate New York Giants 2:22:44

6M ago2:22:44

2:22:44

The New York Giants this offseason often seem like a team without a plan. It seems like they're...desperate. There's no question at this point the Giants made a mistake not drafting a QB last year in a draft that had many viable options. And now they're scrambling for a solution in a pivotal year for the franchise. The 2 Dummies this discuss the cu…

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37. The Mets Already Have Problems 2:05:41

6M ago2:05:41

2:05:41

One aspect of the Mets offseason the 2 Dummies discussed at length in previous episodes was the lack of confidence in the starting pitching rotation. And now New York has even more issues as two starters will begin the season on the IL. The 2 Dummies break it all down, as well as the limited options available. It's a baseball-heavy episode as the D…

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36. Who's the Bridge QB for the Giants, Jets? 2:20:40

6M ago2:20:40

2:20:40

With the 2024 NFL season now behind us, it's time to look ahead a bit and figure out what's in store for New Jers...um, New York football. Both the Giants and Jets are in the market for new quarterbacks, with each team having a unique situation. The 2 Dummies gives their picks for future QBs in New York. Elsewhere, Eli Manning is potentially a cand…

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35. Fly Eagles Fly 2:05:59

6M ago2:05:59

2:05:59

Super Bowl 59 between Kansas City and Philadelphia turned out to be a no contest as the Eagles dominated the Chiefs to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history. The 2 Dummies give their thoughts on what turned out to be a boring night in more ways than one. We continued on the football theme for the first half of the show as we got into a l…

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34. Super Bowl 59 Preview 1:43:52

7M ago1:43:52

1:43:52

It's that time of the year as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to meet in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. The Chiefs are trying to make history with a third straight title while the Eagles are attempting to stop that streak for their second Super Bowl win in seven years. The 2 Dummies have a Super Bowl 5…

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33. Can Aaron Glenn Fix the New York Jets? 2:06:10

7M ago2:06:10

2:06:10

The New York Jets have found their men as they hired Aaron Glenn as the franchise's new head coach while Darren Mougey takes the reins as the general manager. Glenn came off well Monday during his introductory press conference. So, what so the 2 Dummies think, especially the Jets fan in LeeJay. The Kansas City Chief will play the Philadelphia Eagle…

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32. The Mets are Acting Like a Small-Market Team 2:29:07

7M ago2:29:07

2:29:07

We're 18 days from pitchers and catchers reporting to Arizona and Florida, respectively. But despite the Mets making the biggest splash of the winter with the Juan Soto signing, New York remains relatively quiet. Yes, A.J. Minter is a nice signing. However, this team feels incomplete. And what the hell is going on with Pete Alonso? The 2 Dummies di…

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31. NFL Wild Card Weekend Disappoints 2:26:09

7M ago2:26:09

2:26:09

The 2 Dummies were eagerly anticipating this past weekend's slate of NFL wild card playoff games. Unfortunately, it was a dud with the exception of the Sunday night game between the Commanders and Buccaneers. We discuss the fallout of the weekend, and boy is there fallout. Meantime, the Dummies get into a deep discussion about Mike Tomlin, the Stee…

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30. John Mara's Giant(s) Gamble 2:01:53

7M ago2:01:53

2:01:53

The 2 Dummies are back for their first episode of 2025, and boy, do they have a lot to discuss regarding the Giants and Jets. Giants owner John Mara has decided to stay the course with Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll as the GM and head coach, respectively. But why? Will and LeeJay discuss this as the main topic of the show. Elsewhere, what's next for N…

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29. The Best of the 2 Dummies in 2024 2:58:48

8M ago2:58:48

2:58:48

Well, this is the final episode of the podcast for the year. This week, we've shared a collection of our best segments in 2024. Spoiler alert: there's a lot of NFL chatter! We want to take this time to sincerely thank you for your support for the past six months. Hopefully, we have bigger and better things yet to come in 2025. No timestamps this we…

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28. Remembering Rickey Henderson 1:52:35

8M ago1:52:35

1:52:35

Rickey Henderson was someone who was near and dear to the hearts of the 2 Dummies, so when we got word of his passing over the weekend, we took some time to start the show with our memories of the greatest base stealer of all time. This past Saturday was football heaven with 2 NFL games and 4 college football playoff games. But it all started Frida…

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27. The Jets Are a Clown Show 1:44:32

8M ago1:44:32

1:44:32

The 2 Dummies had a completely different format coming into this episode, but then The Athletic dropped a bombshell of an article about the clown show that is the New York Jets. We knew owner Woody Johnson was meddling, but The Athletic's article revealed it goes much, much deeper than we all previously thought. As usual, things are not much better…

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26. Juan Soto: The New Mr. Met 1:34:33

8M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

What was once thought as impossible became reality Sunday night as Juan Soto agreed to a record-breaking contract to join the New York Mets. The 2 Dummies spent a lot of time this episode talk about the Soto signing from the different perspectives of both Mets and Yankees fans. Our halftime topic dives into a somewhat touch subject as we discuss th…

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25. Waiting on Juan Soto 2:11:57

9M ago2:11:57

2:11:57

It's Major League Baseball hot stove season, and boy has it been slow. And that's because everyone seems to be waiting on Juan Soto to make a decision. Right now, it's apparently between the Mets, Yankees, Red Sox, and Blue Jays. The 2 Dummies discuss the Soto situation as the Mets actually do make a move to address the starting rotation. In other …

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24. GM for a Day: Fixing the Jets and Giants 1:33:56

9M ago1:33:56

1:33:56

The 2 Dummies have spent a lot of time on the podcast dissecting the Giants and Jets in every way imaginable So this week, we're dedicating an entire episode to discussing these two franchises in depth for the last time this year. The main segment this week is all about what we would do as the general manager of our respective favorite team. Please…

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23. Fixing NFL Quarterbacks 2:12:06

9M ago2:12:06

2:12:06

Last week, LeeJay said something about the Colts' Anthony Richardson that sparked an idea in Will. It's actually something the 2 Dummies have spoken about before. So, Will used some help from ChatGPT to guide our main segment this week about the NFL's current problem with underdeveloped quarterbacks. Elsewhere, we get into all the drama surrounding…

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22. The New York Giants Stink! 2:16:58

9M ago2:16:58

2:16:58

Let's face it: The New York Football Giants are a complete mess right now. They lost to the lowly Carolina Panthers last Sunday in Germany. Daniel Jones is awful. And Brain Daboll and Joe Schoen appear clueless. The 2 Dummies break it all down and tell you what they're seeing with the franchise. Of course, the Jets aren't much better and have many …

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21. Talkin' Yankees Baseball With Larry Fleisher 39:31

10M ago39:31

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We've welcomed a new Dummy into the fold as Larry Fleisher joins Will in this episode to discuss the Yankees and what went down in the World Series, the aftermath of it all, Juan Soto, and free agent targets. As a sports freelance writer, Larry has been covering the Yankees for close to two decades. We also chat a little bit about the Nets and St. …

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20. Taking Stock of the 2024 NFL Season (So Far) 2:10:00

10M ago2:10:00

2:10:00

We're through the first two months of the NFL season, so we thought it would be a great time for the 2 Dummies to look back at the storylines they were focused on heading into the season. That's our main topic this week, and let's just say they got some things right, and some things wrong. Elsewhere, we start the show discussing the World Series (t…

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19. Evaluating the New York Mets 1:16:06

10M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

2024 turned out to be an unexpected year for the New York Mets. Despite the odds in late May/early June, the team went on a memorable run, made the playoffs on the last day of the regular season, and took the Dodgers to six games in the NLCS. Now what? The Mets are entering the most pivotal offseason in their history, with $180 million coming off t…

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18. Don't Kill Our Good Vibes 2:09:44

10M ago2:09:44

2:09:44

It was a ROUGH sports weekend for the 2 Dummies as the Mets' quest for their third World Series title came to an end Sunday night. And to add insult to injury, both the Giants and Jets lost in spectacular fashion. The Dummies break it all down. We also get into some NBA with the season starting Tuesday night, and Will has something to say about the…

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17. The New York Jets Episode 2:23:17

10M ago2:23:17

2:23:17

It's been quite the week for the New York Jets. The owner fires Robert Saleh, then the team goes out and plays uninspiring football against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. But then on Tuesday, the Jets trade for the disgruntled Davante Adams. Will that matter at the end of the day? The 2 Dummies spend a considerable amount of time break…

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16. Mets in NLCS; Jets Boot Saleh 1:17:00

10M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

It's been a week for the 2 Dummies. The Mets beat the Phillies in the NLDS and are now four wins away from their first World Series appearance since 2015. Will and LeeJay get into how they're feeling about this current Mets run (6:28). On the football side of things, we get into a deep discussion about the New York Jets and the aftermath of Robert …

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