Akiva and Alex hold an emergency podcast on Thursday afternoon with Jim Miloch from the Pod of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

We take a break from sports (kinda) to bring you a travel log episode documenting another Pod of Fame trip outside of the United States. Jim recaps his experience on Little Corn Island, a tiny speck of land 50 miles off the coast of Nicaragua. Jim touches on a variety of topics, including how the hell one gets to the 1.5 square mile island in the C…

No Avscars this year, as Av didn't watch enough movies in 2024, but instead we welcome Zach Brooks from the Movie Ladder podcast to discuss the best movies of 2024 in advance of this Sunday's Oscars. Zach's top 10 list can be seen on Letterboxd here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Jim is joined by friend of the pod David "Wando" Wandolowski to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA center Dwight Howard. First, Jim and Wando cover the ridiculous athleticism of Howard in his early days with the Orlando Magic, as well as why Howard attended prom in their hometown of Naperville, IL (10:52). Next, they discuss the 20…

Jim is joined by SiriusXM NBA Radio and Infinity Sports Network Radio Host David Shepard to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA small forward Carmelo Anthony. First, Jim and David cover the impressiveness of Carmelo's diversified basketball portfolio, from his NCAA championship at Syracuse to his four Olympic medals (13:55). Next, D…

Alex and Keev give their separate Super Bowl reactions and then, with the 21st century 24% over (but Keev doesn't want to wait until next year), Alex and Keev rank the best NBA and NHL players of the century, so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Last Thursday, Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen, and Sterling Sharpe were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jim breaks down each of their NFL careers (4:26), discusses what the future holds for HOF hopefuls Luke Kuechly and Eli Manning (20:47), and walks you through the impact of the new HOF voting rules (28:15). Finally, Jim takes a …

Jared Jerome and Brett Farrenkopf join Alex to discuss the massive NBA trades. Then Keev makes a special guest appearance on his own podcast (1:20 mark) to give his takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Rickey Henderson passed away last December just days before his 66th birthday. Henderson, an inner circle Hall of Famer, was one of the most explosive and colorful players to ever play the game of baseball. On this week's podcast, Jim pays tribute to one of the greatest players of the last 50 years and dives into five different topics that highligh…

Akiva and Alex rank the top 50 NFL players of the 21st century. (Well, Akiva only ranks his top 42.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Last Tuesday, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner joined already elected Dave Parker and Dick Allen as members of the Baseball HOF Class of 2025. Jim breaks down the ballot results and what the future looks like for HOF hopefuls Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Chase Utley (4:30). Then, Jim gives gives two cents on the five new members of…

Since Ichiro Suzuki officially retired from the MLB in 2019, we have all known he would selected to Cooperstown as soon as he became eligible. Well, time flies, as Ichiro will officially be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame tomorrow. First, Jim will cover Ichiro's arrival in Seattle as a 27-year old rookie right fielder, how seemingly impossible…

Vikings lose a playoff game for the 32nd time, and Alex is sad for the 32nd time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Jim is joined by Christopher Price from the Boston Globe to break down the HOF candidacy of former NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri. First, Chris and Jim cover Vinatieri's two clutch kicks in the Snow Bowl against the Oakland Raiders (6:02). Next, they discuss both of Vinatieri's Super Bowl winning kicks, how he compares to the other two full-time kickers…

Alex talks about the Vikings blowing game 272, Akiva guesses the Wild Card lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Jim is joined by St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist and Hall of Fame voter Benjamin Hochman to break down the HOF candidacy of former St. Louis Cardinals centerfielder Curt Flood. First, Benjamin and Jim cover Flood's legacy as a trailblazer in the world of professional sports and workers' rights (11:33). Next, they discuss Flood's role on tw…

Jim is joined by Jason Romano, Executive Producer at Sports Spectrum, to break down the HOF candidacy of former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. First, Jason and Jim discuss "The Helmet Catch" and whether it was the greatest play in Super Bowl history (12:04). Next, they compare Eli to 3X Super Bowl champ Troy Aikman, where Eli ranks among …

Keev and Alex pick the week 17 games. With both Christmas and Chanukah starting tomorrow, this episode's outro is a Jewish Christmas Carol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB center fielder Andruw Jones. First, Not Gaetti and Jim discuss Jones' calling card, his elite defense in center field (9:03). Next, they cover his play in the 1996 World Series, how Jones compares to Ozzie Smith, and where Jones ranks amo…

In this 32 Fans/Nothing But Netflix crossover, Alex and Akiva talk to Rob and Chappell about the new Aaron Rodgers agitprop series "Enigma." Do yourselves a favor and listen to this podcast instead of watching the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

In this edition of POF Book Club, Jim welcomes author Jake Uitti to discuss Micheal "Sugar" Ray Richardson and his new book, “Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption." First, Jake covers what it was like working with Richardson to write this book, why Sugar's all-time starting five includes Bob McAdoo, and which…

Keev reacts to the Mets big signing; Alex ranks the best receiving trios in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Jim is joined by Boston Globe sports columnist and Hall of Fame voter Chad Finn to break down the HOF candidacy of former Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia. First, Chad and Jim cover Pedroia's playing style and violent swing (9:20). Next, they discuss Pedroia's performance in the 2008 ALCS, how he compares to HOF second baseman Bobby Doe…

Jim is joined by former producer for ESPN's Baseball Tonight and the creator of the website "Cooperstown Cred", Chris Bodig, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB starting pitcher Luis Tiant. First, Chris and Jim cover Tiant's famous windup and where it ranks among the greatest windups we have seen on a pitching mound (6:55). …

Keev discusses week 12 in the NFL and Alex ranks the thanksgiving menu. This episode's outro is the Chanan Ben-Ari song "Our Life is Like Strawberries" which reminds us to say thank you for how fortunate we are... Time to say thanks Thanks for the spirit, For no time to rest Thanks for the Shabbat, For two boys and one girl Thanks for all the beaut…

Jim is joined by Sports Reference's Executive Design Director Adam Darowski to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB third baseman Ken Boyer. First, Adam and Jim cover how Boyer is the most forgotten man from the greatest era of baseball (7:12) . Next, they discuss the 1964 World Series, how Boyer compares to Ron Santo, and how B…

Alex and Keev pick NFL winners in week 12 and also talk about Thanksgiving and other stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Jim is joined by USA TODAY Sports reporter and Hall of Fame voter Steve Gardner to break down the HOF candidacy of former Seattle Mariners pitcher Félix Hernández. First, Steve and Jim cover Hernández's immense popularity in Seattle and the unfortunate fact that he never pitched in the postseason (8:20). Next, they discuss Hernández's perfect game …

Jim is joined by Atlanta Braves reporter for 92.9 The Game and host of From the Diamond, Grant McAuley, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Brian McCann. First, Grant and Jim cover why McCann is not brought up in the same conversations with catching peers Buster Posey and Joe Mauer despite winning more silver sluggers and…

Ohhhhh we're halfway there (to the playoffs), Keev's Jets are living on a prayer, but Alex's Vikings look more solid. Both guys rank the NFL teams from 32-1 at the midway point of the regular season before Keev guesses the week 10 lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

Jim is joined by Baseball HOF voter David Brown to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB utilityman Ben Zobrist. First, Dave and Jim cover Zobrist's ridiculous versatility on a baseball diamond, both in the field and at the plate (9:40). Next, they discuss Zobrist's performance in the 2016 World Series, what he has in common with Jack…

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Orel Hershiser. First, NotGaetti and Jim cover Hershiser's ridiculous 1988 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and whether it may just be the best first start to finish season in MLB history (8:09). Next, they discuss Hershiser's …

Alex and Brett Farrenkopf preview the NBA season by ranking the teams 30-1 (with some help from Jared Jerome). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester

The 2024-2025 NBA season begins on Tuesday and it is never too early to begin thinking about which player's have the most on the line this season when it comes to legacy building and adding to their HOF resumes. Jim takes a closer look at five current players (Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, Bradley Beal, Jrue Holiday, De'Aaron Fox) that stil…

Jim is joined by sportswriter Neil Paine to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA point guard Deron Williams. First, Jim and Neil cover the Deron Williams vs. Chris Paul debate that actually was a debate in the late 2000s. Next, they Deron's incredible performance in the 2007 Western Conference Finals, his play at the University of Il…

Keev and Alex react to their teams' matchup in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Akiva Wienerkur and Alexander Chester