In Episode 22, Kyle and Isaiah deliver another jam-packed episode, diving into the NBA playoff race, MLB Opening Day 2025, and the latest March Madness bracket chaos. They kick things off with a hilarious drinks segment—Isaiah mixes tequila with pineapple Mountain Dew, while Kyle opts for water and a blunt (the “healthy option,” apparently).
The NBA playoff picture is heating up, and the hosts discuss which teams are locked in, which ones are falling apart, and why the West continues to dominate year after year. The conversation then turns to NIL’s impact on college basketball and how it may have permanently changed March Madness as we know it.
Later, Kyle drops some MLB knowledge bombs as they break down the Forbes franchise valuations, team payrolls, and which squads are actually getting their money’s worth. The fellas also talk position battles, including a spicy take on Bregman vs. Devers.
Finally, Kyle takes on a near-flawless World Series winner trivia challenge, flexing baseball knowledge from 2023 all the way back to the 1930s.
Key Topics in This Episode:
🏀 NBA Playoff Picture + March Sadness
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Why the West is stacked and the East is back in the gutter.
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Celtics, Cavs, and Thunder clinch—who’s most dangerous?
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Kyle rants on teams that tank forever but never rebuild.
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Has NIL killed the Cinderella story in March Madness?
⚾ MLB Opening Day, Team Valuations & Overpaid Flops
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Which franchises are worth the most—and why the Astros have bragging rights.
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Why the Rangers are overhyped and still broke (despite spending big).
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Team payrolls vs. actual performance—who’s wasting money?
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Dodgers = oldest team, highest payroll. Will it pay off?
🎙️ Position Battles + Player Debates
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Who wins in a Bregman vs. Devers showdown? (Hint: It ain’t close.)
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Kyle says Bregman was the heart of the Astros core.
🧠 Baseball Trivia Gauntlet
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Kyle names almost every World Series winner from 1934 to now.
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MVP and Cy Young rapid-fire quiz—can YOU keep up?
👀 Other Highlights:
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Athletes caught up in scandals: when lies go viral.
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Draft season mock trades and ridiculous GM decisions.
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Why Opening Day should be a national holiday (Isaiah’s campaign begins).
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