Primetime Sports Podcast

In this episode, Joey has the honor of being joined by Chris Theodore, a former Division I athlete and current professional hockey player for the Lausitzer Füchse in Germany. Theodore played college hockey at American International College (AIC) from 2018-22, Union College for the 2022-23 season, and the University of Vermont (UVM) for the 2023-24 season. After his college career ended, he played professionally for the Jokers de Cergy-Pointoise for one season, before signing to play in Germany.At the start of the episode, Theodore reveals where his love for the game of hockey began (1:20), which hockey player he models his game after (2:15), who the hockey GOAT is (3:49), and what the hockey culture was like growing up in Montreal (6:04). Following that, Theodore discusses what his experience was like playing for the Cornwall Colts in the CCHL and how a mid-season injury impacted his college recruitment process (9:50), which led to him landing at AIC to play for former Yellow Jackets head coach Eric Lang (12:20). During this segment, Theodore praises Lang for developing a winning culture at AIC that led to them winning the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) regular season title in all four years of Theodore’s career at AIC, along with three AHA Conference tournament championships, and three trips to the NCAA Tournament (14:37). Theodore highlights what the transition was like to playing college hockey (17:40) and being part of an AIC team that had one of the greatest upset wins in college hockey history over the number overall seed St. Cloud State in the 2019 NCAA Tournament (19:18). He explains how he kept a positive mindset after suffering a season-ending injury just three games into his second season (21:59), how gratifying it was to score the game-winning goal in the AHA Championship game in the following season (24:57), and how difficult it was to match up with North Dakota (26:47).Theodore provides insight into his excellent 2021-22 season, which included 29 points and the AHA Player of the Year Award (28:49). Additionally, he outlines what his responsibilities were as the quarterback of the powerplay (31:57) and examines what made the 2021-22 AIC team so special and dominant, a team that outscored opponents 23-8 in four AHA tournament games (33:54). After that, they revisit AIC’s battle against Michigan in the 2022 Frozen Four Tournament (36:11), which was a game that AIC outshot Michigan 32-31 (39:30). Theodore talks about his childhood dream of playing for UVM (41:58).Then, Theodore opens up about how difficult of a decision it was to enter the transfer portal and leave AIC for Union and what made Union stand out (43:12). He gives a breakdown of his game-winning goal against Northeastern and Devon Levi (45:43) and his two other favorite collegiate goals (47:37). Theodore details what led to his offensive success playing for Vermont (49:20), how bittersweet it was to return back to the MassMutual Center for a game against AIC (55:40), and the environment like playing at the Gutterson Fieldhouse (52:53).Next, Theodore talks about how special of a moment it was to sign his first professional contract with the Jokers de Cergy-Pointoise in France (1:02:05), the transition to living and playing in France (1:03:45), the pressure of playing in the pros (1:06:27), and what parts of his game he was able to showcase in his rookie year (1:09:02). Theodore speaks about his excellent 17.5% shot percentage in his first professional season for Lausitzer (1:12:11), how his second season is currently going (1:15:43), and the transition to living in Germany (1:17:41). At the end, they discuss how disappointing it was to see AIC drop down from Division I to the Division II level (1:20:35).

In this three-hour special, Joey has the privilege of being joined by four returning guests: Aleks Djordjevic, Sam Hofstetter, Joey Hosea, and Ryan Hosea, for the return of The Dream Team! At the start of the episode, they provide their thoughts on the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series title and the Tampa Bay Rays falling short for yet another season (2:21). Following that, they ponder about the future of Major League Baseball with a potential lockout looming (21:29).They transition to the NFL and each weigh in on whether or not New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown’s struggles are a cause for concern (25:58) and if the New York Giants should be on fraud watch (49:11). Additionally, they question whether or not Drake Maye can return to the NFL MVP conversation (1:00:12).Then, as they move on to the NHL, Joey Hosea poses an intriguing question: Do the bottom three hitters in an average MLB lineup hit more home runs in a 162-game season than goals scored by the third line of an average NHL team in an 82-game season? After that, they chat about the Connor Hellebuyck trade (1:27:40), the pay-to-play model changing NCAA Hockey (1:37:25), and the future of college athletics (1:48:00).At the end, they highlight the New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA Finals run (2:14:06) and their thoughts on the Paul George-Jaylen Brown trade from this past NBA offseason (2:26:55). To close the episode, the Starting Five breaks down their final takes (2:57:03).

In this episode, Joey has the privilege and honor of being joined by Arthur Lynch, former University of Georgia star tight end and NFL alum. Lynch played high school football in Massachusetts at Dartmouth High School, where he was a four-star tight end and a top 100 recruit in the country, before committing to play at Georgia. Lynch was a multi-year starter, a captain for the Bulldogs as a senior, and was a First-Team All-SEC selection in 2013. Following that, he was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played three years in the NFL. Since retiring from the NFL in 2016, Lynch served as an officer in the United States Army, ran the New York City Marathon in 2021, and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Cornell University.At the start of the episode, Lynch discussed how much of an honor it was to have his jersey number retired by Dartmouth High School and the impact his late grandfather Carlin Lynch had on his love for sports (2:04). Lynch revealed the reasoning behind his decision to decommit from Boston College and the thrill of National Signing Day in 2009 (8:30). Following that, he revealed what made Georgia stand out among other programs of interest, such as Penn State and Florida (14:15), and what his transition was like to Athens on and off the field (20:10). Lynch reflected on redshirting his sophomore year in 2010 and how it prepared him for future success (25:15). Additionally, he talked about how his friendship with his former quarterback Aaron Murray led to success on the field (28:10) and his 16-yard completion from a fake punt in the 2012 SEC Championship game (33:45).Then, Lynch pointed out what the biggest factor was behind being a First-Team All-SEC selection as a senior in 2013 (40:44) and shared a story to illustrate how strong of a leader that his former head coach Mark Richt was (48:14). Next, he described how gratifying it was to be selected by the Dolphins (59:05) and why he chose to join the United States military following retirement (1:09:14). In the last segment, they transitioned to recapping the upsets of the Week 8 slate of the College Football season (1:15:37). At the end, Lynch provided his thoughts on Georgia’s upset loss to Auburn University last week (1:24:46) and what the Bulldogs need to do to improve (1:28:35).

In this episode, Joey breaks down his predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season, including his win-loss record projections and conference seeding for the Eastern Conference (2:18) and the Western Conference (26:24). After that, he provides his predictions of the 2027 NBA Playoffs (43:53) and 2026-27 NBA Awards (48:20). At the end, he highlights who believes will be selected to the All-NBA, All-Rookie, and All-Defense teams.

In this NBA season preview, Joey has the honor and pleasure of being joined by Zach Crews, his former WZBC Sports Radio co-host for the second episode of the comeback tour for The Playbook with Joey and Zach!At the start of the episode, Joey and Zach provide their season expectations for the Boston Celtics (1:18), their thoughts on how much pressure is on Jayson Tatum (6:10), and assess the chances that Brad Stevens would trade the Los Angeles Clippers' 2028 first-round pick (10:38). They question the NBA's decision to schedule the Celtics' season-opener at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20th (17:44), and also outline their X-factors for the Celtics (23:35) and their outlook for Paul George (28:28). They transition to chatting about the Clippers and where they foreshadow the team placing in the Western Conference (36:21). Furthermore, they contemplate whether or not Darius Garland can return to All-Star form (44:10), highlight their X-factors which include Keaton Wagler and Brandon Ingram (47:44), and give their thoughts on Wagler's potential (53:13). After that, they break down the best offseason additions, which include Jaylen Brown and LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers (57:20), Kawhi Leonard being acquired by the Toronto Raptors (1:03:02), and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ active summer (1:04:35). Next, Joey and Zach talk about under-the-radar teams and their biggest hot takes, which include discussions about the Charlotte Hornets, the Utah Jazz, and the Washington Wizards (1:08:47). At the end, they share their predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and the 2027 NBA Finals. Before closing the episode, they each list their Mount Rushmore of favorite players and coaches of Boston College since 2019 (1:31:45).

In this episode, Joey catches up on storylines across the NBA and NFL. He starts the episode by discussing the Los Angeles Clippers' decision to bring back Bradley Beal over Bennedict Mathurin and also the Minnesota Timberwolves landing Jonathan Kuminga and Cody Williams. After that, he praises UMass football for their exceptional 4-0 start to the season, before moving on to provide his thoughts on the New York Giants trading for JJ McCarthy. Following that, he debates which 0-3 NFL team has the best chance at making the playoffs, which NFL team's early season success is most surprising, and whether or not the Green Bay Packers can turn things around. At the end, he chats about Drake Maye's struggles and explains why he still has faith in Maye.

In this episode, Joey outlines his 2026 MLB playoff predictions ahead of the start of today's Wild Card Round. He provides a breakdown of each Wild Card matchup and an explanation behind each of his predictions.

In this episode, Joey breaks down his predictions for the 2026 NFL season ahead of the first NFL Sunday of the year. He outlines his record predictions for each team, along with his thoughts on the NFL Playoffs and who he believes will win each award at the NFL Honors.

In this episode, Joey has the honor and privilege of being joined by his former WZBC on-air co-host Zach Crews for the grand return of The Playbook with Joey and Zach! At the start of the episode, they take a look back at their favorite memories from WZBC (1:00).Following that, they preview the New England Patriots 2026 season by providing their expectations for the team (4:09) their thoughts on the A.J. Brown trade (9:14) and the addition of Romeo Doubs (11:56), and their opinions on a potential bounceback season from Will Campbell (13:30). Then, they reveal who can be the X-factor for the Patriots offense (15:51), their predictions for where the club will place in the AFC East (18:13), and their thoughts on Christian Gonzalez's potential extension, which was signed following the recording of this episode (22:13). After that, Joey and Zach shift over to talking about the New York Giants and discuss Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to New York (29:04), Jaxson Dart (33:04), and their record predictions for the Giants (36:09). Next, they outline their predictions for the Super Bowl (40:30) and the NFL MVP Award (47:20). To close the episode, Joey and Zach break down the Boston Celtics offseason, including the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade (49:50). They question whether or not the Celtics are changing their identity and strategy away from Mazzulla Ball (53:07) and highlight their expectations for Paul George (58:28). Additionally, the duo give their opinions on the NBA's punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers from the salary cap circumvention investigation (1:03:00) and chat about the future of the franchise following a harsh penalty (1:11:26). At the end, Joey and Zach mention LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers (1:21:33).

For the fifth straight year, Joey has the privilege of being joined by the legendary sports guru Mike Hurley for their annual quarterback rankings. Joey and Mike rank all 32 projected Week 1 starting quarterbacks based on how they believe they will perform this season. It is important to note that Joey weighs statistics more heavily than Mike who favors the win-loss record of each passer. Mike and Joey are projecting where each quarterback will rank at the end of the 2026 season, which leads to an entertaining debate with some hot takes and bold predictions. In their rankings, they also note some of the top backup quarterbacks.Rankings:Quarterbacks 1-5: (2:55-17:45)Quarterbacks 6-10: (17:45-35:50)Quarterbacks 11-18: (35:50-56:50)Quarterbacks 19-24: (56:50-1:12:56)Quarterbacks 25-32: (1:12:56-1:24:00)