The Expansion Buddies Podcast

The Expansion Buddies Podcast

by Jared Miller and Justin Wright

Season 1

Ep. 52 - Milwaukee wins the Finals and Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC?

The guys are re-joined by Jared's brother Jacob to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA championship. Jake breaks down what made this year's Bucks team so special and what the mantra "Bucks in Six" was all about during the playoffs. They also discuss the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay and the recent news that Texas and Oklahoma plan on leaving the Big 12 for the SEC. Justin criticizes the Packers for their handling of the whole situation while Jared thinks the Longhorns and Sooners are making a big mistake.

Ep. 51 - NFL Offseason News: Cam Akers tears ACL, Ted Ginn Jr. retires and More

The guys talk about the wild news cycle that has hit the NFL over the last week. They discuss Rams running back Cam Akers whose recently torn ACL will most likely keep him sidelined for the upcoming season, the retirement of Ted Ginn Jr. and the troubling arrest of cornerback Richard Sherman. Jared is sad to see what's become of the Legion of Boom while Justin is concerned with the lack of fun being had in New England.

Ep. 50 - NHL Expansion Draft and Tampa Wins the Stanley Cup

The guys discuss the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft involving the Seattle Kraken. They break down how the draft will work, who they think Seattle will take and who the other 30 teams in the league will protect before the July 17 deadline. Justin also has to rub in the fact that the Lightning took home the Stanley Cup again while Jared has to wallow in losing the jersey bet.

Ep. 49 - 2021 NBA Finals

The guys are back to talk about the 2021 NBA Finals matchup between the Suns and the Bucks. They break down who they think has the edge in terms of superstar talent, home court advantage and even meme-wrorthy fans. Jared thinks Phoenix wins the series in six while Justin likes Milwaukee in seven. They also briefly discuss the Stanley Cup Finals, the woes of the Mariners and even the CFL starting in August.

Ep. 48 - A Stanley Cup Bet and the NFL Relaxes its Helmet Rule

The guys are together (in person) to make a big time bet on this year's Stanley Cup Finals. Jared has all his confidence in the Canadiens while Justin once again backs his Lightning. They also discuss the recent change to the NFL uniform rules which allow teams to add another helmet design to their possible uniform combinations starting in 2022.

Ep. 47 - Tampa Bay and Montreal are Impressing in the Playoffs

They guys rave about "their" teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and talk about how well the Lightning in and the Canadiens are doing in the tournament as well as minor NFL news like Le'Veon Bell's recent comments on Andy Reid. Jared says watching this Montreal team is the most fun he can remember having while watching hockey. Justin reflects on the Nets brutal loss to the Bucks in Game 7.

Ep. 46 - Talking everything Milwaukee vs Brooklyn

The guys have Jared's brother Jacob Miller join them to discuss the intense series between the Bucks and the Nets in the second round of the NBA playoffs. They break down everything from the beef between Kevin Durant and PJ Tucker to uniforms. Jared thinks whoever wins this series will go to the Finals, Justin is impressed by the play of Giannis and Jake teaches the guys what Brooklyn almost changed their name to when the re-branded back in the day.

Ep. 45 - Julio Jones traded to Tennessee

The guys discuss the blockbuster NFL trade that landed Julio Jones with the Titans and how they think it alters the landscape of the AFC. Jared believes Tennessee is now the division favorite but questions whether or not the team will still continue to focus on Derrick Henry as their primary weapon. Justin doles out more call-outs and likes what he's seeing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ep. 44 - NBA Fans Can't Behave, the Maple Leafs Blow It (Again) and Athlete Media Obligations

The guys get together to talk about all of the recent ugly fan incidents in the NBA Playoffs and what needs to/can be done to address these issues. They also discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' epic collapse in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jared thinks anyone who throws something at an athlete should never be allowed in any sports arena again while Justin goes after the media and how things were handled at the French Open with Naomi Osaka.

Ep. 43 - Stanley Cup Playoffs and Julio Jones Drama

The guys sit down to talk about how things are going in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs so far and who they think will end up in the Finals. They also dive into the wild week that Falcons receiver Julio Jones has had and discuss his possible landing spots as it seems he's on his way out of Atlanta. Justin is rooting for the Lightning to repeat as Stanley Cup champs while Jared expects to see Julio Jones wind up in the AFC next season.

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