Frank and James dive into the sporting and financial worlds to kick off the best time of the year: Pickmas! The 25 day long IG poll contest will return and the pair discuss the specifics and also give some insight on the NFL/NCAAF CFP ahead of championship weekend. The markets fluctuating to take a little turn for the worse should not scare investors either! No SOTW, just Christmas music --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Episode 85: The Return of Pickmas

Frank and James preview the MLB postseason (including World Series picks) while also giving their 2 cents on how the Collegiate and NFL seasons have unfolded thus far. Market volatility has led to a small dip, but not as severe as you might think. 2 Minute drill covers places where we've seen inflation (cough cough Chipotle) and more. SOTW - Don't Let it bring you down - Mt. Joy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 84: Postseason Ding-Dongs and Gridiron Fever

After a brief golf update and some college football recap, Frank and James dive into all things football including NFL season predictions/award sleepers, super bowl matchup picks and a view of Week 1 Survivor pool picks. Market cooling off? The fellas wrap up some views on the market as we are between earnings seasons and what to expect from the Fed's next comments. 2 minute drill is NFL regular season win total predictions...SOTW - Way 2 Sexy by Drake/Future + Big Star by Lorde

Episode 83: Are You Ready For Some Football!!

Frank and James return with an episode focused on the MLB playoff race and the preseason expectations for the college football and NFL seasons. They begin with some overdue reactions to the Olympics and the Indians name change to the Guardians before diving into the MLB as a whole. The Giants may indeed be the best team in baseball and we look at the pennant races across the board after a wild trade deadline. On the fantasy football perspective the duo rifles off some questions back and forth to one another including why they're ok waiting on QBs this year. In the college football landscape, they preview some of the early season matchups including Clemson/Georgia and The U vs Bama week 1! Heisman picks range from Sam Howell at UNC to Austin Burton at Purdue...From a financial perspective, the markets have remained warm as we throttle through Q2 earnings for most companies. The co-hosts discuss giving stocks as gifts to kids and what the Fed has in store for a rate hike by late 2022. SOTW - Texas Sun by Khruagbin/Leon Bridges

Episode 82: Fantasy Fever Heating Up

Back from hiatus, the P2P podcast returns as Frank and James catch up prior to the 4th of July holiday weekend! Starting in the world of baseball where they talk about the sticky stuff and who is off to hot starts, they appropriately move into hot dogs prior to the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest, followed up with NBA Conference Finals and even dish on the Stanley Cup Finals and Euro 2020 Championship a bit. In the world of finance, they comment on the market's returns from the 1H of 2021 as we are officially at the midway point of the year and what to expect for the 2nd half after the Fed's most recent remarks! With live music back in action, SOTW goes to Bad Penny by Mipso as James saw them in person last week 

Episode 81: Finals & 4th of July Fun

Frank and James start the episode off with a Mother's Day fun fact on the week of big holidays (May the 4th, Cinco De Mayo, and Mom's Day). They then welcome esteemed youth baseball coach Josh Barsa on to discuss the landscape of MLB, some of his picks for award races and who he could see making it to the October Classic. He talks Beefcake Food Reviews and what he's got coming up on his plate next as well as @DadBodsSoftball. Baseball coverage includes early season pretenders and some prospects Josh is bullish on even though they're not household names just yet. NFL Draft recap progresses the interview as the crew talks Browns, 1st Rd QB moves (Fields, Jones, and Lance especially), and Rodgers. They cap things off by hearing some of Josh's investments and get a SOTW from him...To polish off the episode the co-hosts talk about the current state of earnings season and give a 2 minute drill on things to look forward to this summer. SOTW: Nightmare by Halifax and some girl Frank saw live at a bar in Nashville --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 80: Beefcakes and Baseball with Barsa

Frank and James welcome one Patrick Carney into the Thunderdome of P2P with chatter about the beginning of the MLB season and the NBA regular season winding down. From the Tribe and the AL Central to the broader MLB as a whole, they give World Series predictions and get Pat's take on who could be the breakout stars to watch. On the NBA season, the trio talk about the play-in tournament and what that means for teams on the border and what we expect to shake out once the playoffs begin. They wrap up the interview with some music chatter and what Pat has been investing in lately...post-interview the co-hosts give a little hockey talk on the NHL post trade-deadline. On the investing space, crypto and the S&P climb to new heights and they discuss some new IPO valuations: $COIN and the $29B for Epic Games. SOTW - Know That I Know - Lake Street Dive --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 79: Drumming up MLB Fever and the NBA Playoff Push with Patrick Carney

Frank and James preview the big upcoming weekend in football and eating! They are first joined by Nick Wehry (1:26 mark) to talk about the Big Game Snackdown presented by Draft Kings slated for 4:30ET on Sunday 2/7, and what to expect from this 8-food competition. With the event scheduled to stream on Youtube/Twitch, it makes for a great 8-minute watch before the Super Bowl itself! Brandon Lerch then hops on (~26 minute mark) with the fellas and he's got receipts before previewing SB LIV for his Buccaneers! They talk props, predictions, and more surrounding the big game including the keys for Tampa Bay to bring home Brady's 7th ring! Finally the co-hosts jump into the volatile market conditions amid the rise of meme stocks and what led to it, and what the future might hold! To polish things off, the duo run through this year's Lockies to congratulate the earners of the COVID-ridden 2020. SOTW: Valentine's Day from Misterwives and Afterglow by Ed Sheeran --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 77: Super Snackdown Sunday with Nick Wehry and Brandon Lerch (and The Lockies!)

Frank and James recap the wild week of Ohio sports including the National Championship, the Browns topping the Steelers, and then look forward to the NFL's Divisional Round of the playoffs. 2021 is officially upon us and the fellas cover their picks for the games this weekend as well as diving into markets headfirst! They talk about the wild ride that 2021 was for equities and the state of the economy as we make our way into the new year. Bitcoin's magical run and the prospects for it over the course of this year. Buy or sell covers all this and more, including our thoughts on Harden to the Nets...SOTW: Kings of Leon 100,000 People (probably won't see that at a game again this year) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep. 76: Diving into Divisional Battles Brees vs. Brady/Mahomes vs. Mayfield

Frank and James do a special collab episode with hosts of the Courting The Field Podcast: Sean Flannery and Carl Jones. The group runs through the College Football Championship slate this weekend,  kick it around the college hoops scene, and even the NFL as the playoff picture is taking shape. The crew gives their best bets and also their Christmas Lists in this unique and interesting combo show.

Episode 75: Two P's in a Pod with Sean Flannery and Carl Jones

Frank and James welcome back the 2nd Annual Pick-mas as followers can vote on daily spreads over the course of December for a chance at a $100 free play. Their fun fact is regarding some of the stats from last year and then they dive into College Hoops, College Football, and the NFL. A few surprises early in the season from CBB and they call a few teams to watch out for as COVID is tearing through both football seasons. As for the market, it is back on a heater surrounding Black Friday and Frank gives a passionate speech on Bitcoin. Buy or Sell: Taking advantage of Black Friday, Sharing Spotify Wrapped posts, and how early is too early on Christmas Music. SOTW: River by Joni Mitchell. 

Episode 74: The Return of Pick-mas

Frank and James do a deep dive into the Masters and examine the Champions DInner choice of Tiger and call out there are free concessions this year (despite no fans) as a fun fact. They talk NCAA Playoff hopes for Non-power 5 unbeatens like Cincy and BYU as well as recap the ND-Clemson OT thriller...On the NFL scene call out a few storylines developing including Tua leading the Dolphins to their 4th straight win in his 2nd start while Drew buried Tom in a battle of the veterans. As for the market, a huge week of gains followed the news of the election and set the stage for a strong response to vaccine developments by Pfizer. Buy or sell some quick hits including the McPlant, and then the SOTW shouts out The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot on the 45th anniversary of the tragic accident on Lake Superior.

Episode 73: Market Rally Down Magnolia Lane

Frank and James do a deep dive into the World Series and talk expectations for game 6 and potentially 7. They go across the nation and landscape of both college and NFL football while Frank tells Baker haters not so fast. As for market talk, the coverage looks at historical reactions by the market to election years and some speculation to what we could see this time around. SOTW: Halloween Theme from Michael Myers

Episode 72: Spooky (World) Series and Stocks in Election Szn

Frank and James host a special episode of P2P where they interview Dr. Robert Turner from the George Washington School of Medicine. Topics covered include: his background from playing days of football to the research lab, the reality and truth behind concussions, and some of the issues with the current feeder system to the NFL that is the NCAA. Their conversation goes in depth to highlight a few key points from his book "Not For Long" and a documentary he was featured in "Student Athlete" on HBO. They also discuss his research study on former collegiate athletes that can be found brainhealthstudy.com SOTW- Panama by Van Halen #RIPEddie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 71: Student Athlete Injustice and Concussion Discussion with Dr. Robert Turner

Frank and James give an MLB Playoff update as pitching has dominated early besides the Yanks smashing of Bieber and the Tribe as well as an NBA Finals Preview between the Heat and Celtics. Market talk covers the minimal reaction from stocks to the debate as equities look to recover from there. Buy or Sell: South Park back is a huge buy. SOTW: The Great Divide by The Shins

Episode 70: Baseketball Week! Laker-Dodger Year?

Frank and James talk sports, finance, and everything in between. Episodes typically cover major recent sports news (especially Cleveland/Columbus), stock market updates, and a little about how life relates to all of that. Some attempts at humor and interesting current event discussion facilitate debate and guests span from friends with unique connections to semi/professional athletes.

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