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Nick Felice and Paul Russo give thanks a day early this week on Fresh Takes. The guys dive into Week 12 of the NFL recapping all the action from around the league. Next, they visit college football as the playoff picture got thrown for an even crazier loop following several upsets. Finally, they make their picks for the week and discuss what they'll be up to on Thanksgiving.

The Bills did it, they ended the Chiefs' undefeated run in 2024. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the game and the rest of the NFL from Week 11. They guys make their picks for Week 12 which has six teams on the bye. The guys focus on college football next that saw a shake-up in the rankings with Tennessee losing to Georgia. Lastly, Nick and Paul talk about the NBA as the NBA Cup is in full swing and the Cavaliers finally lost a game after starting 15-0.

The NFL didn't disappoint once again in Week Ten. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the weekend that saw more nonsense in Dallas and a nice table setting for a huge AFC game this weekend. The guys make their picks and head to college football where the SEC continues to shake up the CFP landscape. Nick and Paul wrap up the podcast discussing what is going on with Bronny James and the NASCAR playoff system hitting a low point among fans.

Locked in the middle on 55 straight days of football, Fresh Takes must ask, are we the midweek MACtion? Nick Felice and Paul Russo dive into another week of football news from the NFL and college football worlds. They make their picks for the weekend and highlight some important games to tune in to as the College Football Playoff had its first rankings released. The NASCAR championship is here, and the guys discuss how the drivers got there on the heels of a major controversy in Martinsville.

When the Hail Mary was thrown in Washington on Sunday, it may have already cemented the early legacy of Jayden Daniels. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the crazy play and what was an exciting weekend for the NFL. In college football, it ended up being not as bloody a weekend as it could have been with a relatively quiet weekend ahead. Lastly, the guys discuss the World Series so far with the Dodgers mostly in control over the Yankees through four games.

It has been an unusually active trade market in the NFL. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest from the league as well as recapping Week Seven and prepare for Week Eight. The guys then turn their focus to the college football scene with Alabama taking another loss and a major slate of games await in Week Nine. Lastly the guys talk the NBA as the season has tipped off in the association.

The biggest news of the football weekend may have been the Oregon Ducks securing a big win over the Ohio State Buckeyes. Of course, the NFL said otherwise. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the headlines from Saturday and Sunday. The guys recap their picks from the weekend and lock in their selections for the upcoming football slate. Big Brother 26 wrapped up over the weekend as well, the guys offer their thoughts on the season and the winner from the summer in the house.

Robert Saleh became the first coach fired in the 2024 NFL season. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the circus of the Jets so far and other headlines from Week Five. The guys make their picks for Week Six. It is a big week of college football with the Red River Rivalry and Ohio State heading to Oregon, the guys preview the games and make their picks for the weekend.

The NFL through the first four weeks is a mix of good and bad. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the week for games and make their picks for Week Five. The guys then move to college football and saw an early game-of-the-year candidate in Georgia and Alabama. In addition to football, hockey is starting, and the MLB enters the postseason.

Monday night was the Jayden Daniels show for the NFL. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Commanders QB and the other major headlines from the NFL in week three. They recap their picks and make their selections for week four. The guys talk about the weekend that was in college football and make their picks for the week.

Nick Felice and Paul Russo have plenty to get to in Fresh Takes. In the NFL, the Ravens dropped their game and now questions must be asked. The guys discuss the potential issues in Baltimore and other teams across the league. In the college football landscape, Florida State is struggling. Nick and Paul discuss how much longer Mike Norvell may have a job. They make their picks for the weekend and recap NASCAR in Watkins Glen.

It wasn't a perfect week in the NFL, but week one is in the books. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap an interesting week in the NFL. They make their picks for week two and see some big early-season matchups for some teams. Next, they focus on college football and the upset headlined week two of the season. The guys wrap up the podcast discussing NASCAR in Watkins Glen this weekend.

A classic episode of Fresh Takes returns for the 2024 football season. Nick Felice and Paul Russo get you ready on the eve of the NFL season. The guys break down all of the major offseason headlines, the things to look forward to in the season and predict the Super Bowl champion. The guys also discuss the latest in college football with week one in the books.

College Football is back this weekend. Nick Felice and Paul Russo begin the classic preview season for the sport. They offer their thoughts on the 12-team playoff and make their picks for the first games on the schedule. The guys then shift their focus to the Little League World Series. Lastly, Paul has been on the road the past couple weekends, he recaps the Savannah Bananas experience and his first time at Michigan International Speedway.

The Olympics are on the final stretch. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest from Paris including Team USA's chances in basketball and the insane run of Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky. Next, the guys turn their focus to the MLB. The guys talk about where teams stand post-trade deadline. They also talk about the woeful White Sox who stared down being on the wrong side of MLB history this week.

Nick Felice and Paul Russo enter the dog days of summer on Fresh Takes. The Olympics are back and are underway. The guys talk about the games and what they hope to see from the United States. A summer staple has also started, as Big Brother started last week. Nick and Paul give their thoughts on the season and what they hope to see in season 26.

Back in the studio after the holiday week, Nick Felice and Paul Russo have plenty to get to on Fresh Takes. The guys tackle NBA and NHL free agency as the leagues begin a new year. Next, they move on to the world of baseball, as the summer heats up, new storylines are developing around the league with the All Star Game looming.

We have a new Stanley Cup Champion. Nick Felice and Paul Russo recap the Panthers game seven victory over the Oilers. The guys discuss the Knicks making a trade to reunite Mikal Bridges with the remaining Villanova team players. They also talk about the NBA Draft that begins on Wednesday night.

The Boston Celtics secured their 18th championship on Monday. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss a lackluster NBA Finals that saw the Mavericks never really in the series. The guys remember baseball legend and American icon Willie Mays who passed away Tuesday at 93. They also touch on the Stanley Cup Final and more baseball talk.

It is a big three style Fresh Takes. Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals as young stars have their shot at winning their first championship. They discuss what to look for in each series. The guys also tackle Caitlin Clark's first few weeks in the WNBA as talk surrounding opponents and her own team intensified following rough play.