S&P’s Why Not Us?!

S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode # 9

Sections MLB Trade Deadline Fallout — the surprises, and what the Mets/Yankees moves mean NFL Team Outlooks — one team under pressure, one bounce-back pick from each of us Jets Summer Flashback, Part 3 — 1998–2004 playoffs, three games, one gut-punch Lightning Round: Most Underrated NY Pro Athletes (baseball & football) P.S.: What We're Irrationally Competitive About

S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode #8

In this episode: World Cup final wrap — Spain grinds out control-over-chaos win; Messi's late look blocked by Mikel Merino; Emiliano Martínez's 11 saves, a final record. Tournament retrospective: 48 teams, 104 matches, Cape Verde's Cinderella run, Andres Cantor's legendary call, Messi's age-39 send-off, VAR/smart ball controversies, and whether Erling Haaland could be MLS's next big import. MLB trade deadline — White Sox surprise first-place run and Sandy Alcantara trade buzz; Red Sox's stunning turnaround (5.6% playoff odds on June 16, now solidly in a wild card spot) and the hunt for a right-handed bat at short (Zach Neto scenario); Hunter Greene as the deadline's biggest What If; Luis Robert Jr.'s trade market with the Phillies as a fit. High Horse: Keith Hernandez's Hall of Fame case — 131 career WRC+, the only Hall-eligible first baseman with positive defensive WAR, 11 Gold Gloves, 60.3 bWAR, the Steph Curry comparison for redefining a position, and why the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee (next vote: December 2028) is his path in. NFL training camp storylines — Vikings' real QB competition (Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy), Justin Jefferson's chip on his shoulder after being ranked No. 2, Chargers' new Mike McDaniel/Justin Herbert pairing, and the Rams' defensive overhaul highlighted by the Myles Garrett trade. Jets Look Back, Part 2: The 1986 season — Five straight losses to close the regular season, a shock Wild Card blowout of the Chiefs, and the gutting double-overtime divisional round loss to Cleveland (Bernie Kosar's then-record 489 passing yards, two missed field goals, an onside kick, a phantom-ish roughing call, and a 23-20 final that still stings). Lightning round: LeBron to Philly — What it means for Sixers-Knicks odds, Joel Embiid, and Scott's long list of Philly sports grievances (Flyers, Phillies, Eagles — Sixers get a pass). P.S.: Mini golf — Windmill holes, split-path strategy, multi-level holes debated, sand trap pet peeves, slow groups playing it like The Masters, and the final-hole "give us your ball back" scoring controversy. Subscribe to S&P's Why Not Us? on your favorite podcast player. Questions, comments, or a P.S. topic idea? Head to whynotuspod.com.

S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode # 7

World Cup Discussion: US exit; Remaining Teams; NBA Off-season - who are the big players moving teams. what happens to Lebron; MLB Trade Deadline Predictions; Look at Mets and Yankees; Part 1 of mini-series exploring life as a Jet Fan. Lighting Round: Wimbledon wrap up; PS: Mistakes to avoid if you are visiting NYC

S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode 6

Segment 1: NBA (Discussion) NBA Draft/News; Knicks ‘Mailbag; Segment 2: World Cup Discussion (USA, Overall Tournament); Segment 3: MLB Rookie of the year, Mets Update; Lightning Round (NHL, College World Series, Wimbledon); PS Segment At the Beach.

S&P’s Why Not US?!: Episode #5

The KNICKS ARE THE CHAMPS! How did they do it? What does it mean? MLB CY Young and MVP Check-ins. World Cup Kick-Off. Lightning Round: NHL, College World Series. French Open. PS Segment: NYC Nostalgia

S&P’s Why Not US?!: Episode #4

NBA Deep Dive; Western Conference Finals Game 7; Preview of Finals with the New York Knicks. French Open Recap to Date; new winner on tap besides Sinner or Alcaraz. Lightning Round: i) Nanoneedle Scope 2.0, ii) NHL Stanley Cup Final, iii) Time for Knicks to retire Bernard King's number?; PS: Impactful Books

S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode #3

NBA Playoffs including the Knicks in the Conference Finals!; MLB - Teams overachieving and underachieving vs. expectations; MLB Game Length; French Open Preview; Lighting Round; PS - Beyond the Field.

S&P's Why Not Us?!: Episode #2

NFL Draft Recap with a focus on Jets and Giants and thoughts on Pittsburgh as host city. NBA Playoffs Check-in. Lighting Round: Ohtani, NHL Quick Hit, favorite Non-Knick; PS Segment: Let's go to the movies!

S&P’s Why Not Us?! Episode #1

NBA Playoff Preview: West, East and Knicks Deep Dive; MLB Check-in including the ABS system and an underrated statistic; Lightning Round; PS: an off the field segment.

S&P’s Why Not Us?! Episode 0 (soft launch)