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If there is any takeaway from the NFL for Week 5, it's that there is more weird football to be played, and no one has an edge. Nick Felice and Paul Russo review the weekend and make their picks for Week 6. The guys also recap a quieter week in college football. Lastly, the MLB is rolling in the postseason, and the guys talk about Paul's trip to Philadelphia and the headlines from October.

A tie in the NFL, Kirby Smart outsmarted again by Alabama, and plenty more to talk about in the football world this week. Paul Russo and Nick Felice discuss the big headlines from the past weekend of football in the NFL and college space, and make their picks for this upcoming weekend. The guys are busy traveling, Nick recaps his recent trip to Seattle, and Paul looks ahead to a trip to Philadelphia.

Week 3 in the NFL didn't disappoint once the early window of games hit the witching hour. Paul Russo is joined by guest host Kyle Evans on Fresh Takes to recap the week in the NFL. The guys talk about the Ravens dropping another primetime game and the Giants moving on to rookie Jaxson Dart under center. The guys make their picks for Week 4 and discuss the latest in college football after Syracuse took down Clemson.

After a fairly quiet opening week to the NFL season, Week 2 gave us plenty to discuss. Nick Felice and Paul Russo talk about the injury news from the weekend that saw Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, and others go down. They recap the other major headlines and make their picks for Week 3. Next in college football, Week 3 saw Clemson and Notre Dame stumble again. Nick and Paul talk about what the season may look like ahead for the playoff hopefuls now and make picks for the weekend.

The first full week of football is over, and it is time to react. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss Week 1 in the NFL that saw an early-season favorite for game of the year, bad play, and questionable decisions from players. The guys make their picks for Week 2 and look at their results from Week 1. Next is college football, where the USF Bulls are taking the sport by storm after knocking off Florida. The guys react to the week that was and make their picks for Week 3.

It is officially NFL as week one is upon us. Nick Felice and Paul Russo take a look at the season ahead. The guys talk about which teams they think will be the ones all season making headlines, players making impacts, and the surprises that may be lurking. They make their first picks of the season and recap college football from the weekend.

After a handful of games last weekend, college football officially enters week one of the season. Nick Felice and Paul Russo deep dive into the season that will be upcoming. From their favorite teams of Notre Dame and Syracuse to the national names and everyone in between, the guys talk about what to expect and who to keep an eye on as we enter the second season of the expanded playoff era.

College football is officially back in 2025. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the season ahead and make their first round of picks with Week 0 kicking off on Saturday. The guys also discuss Watkins Glen from a couple of weeks ago, the new 2026 NASCAR schedule, and Minor League Baseball after making a trip to Syracuse this week.

NASCAR is making their annual journey to the Finger Lakes this weekend at Watkins Glen International. Paul Russo and Nick Felice preview the weekend ahead as the four national touring series prepare to make the lefts and rights at the birthplace of American road racing. The guys also begin with a review of the new Fantastic Four movie.

The MLB stove is getting hot with the trade deadline at the doorstep. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest as teams look to buy and sell. NASCAR makes its annual trip to the Finger Lakes next week. The guys preview the race weekend at Watkins Glen.

The MLB All Star Game had its first-ever swing-off to determine the winner on Tuesday night. Nick Felice and Paul Russo react to the game and the weekend as a whole as the league shifts to new partners next season. A new season of Big Brother kicked off last week, and Nick and Paul discuss what they expect to happen this season in the house.

It is the final podcast for Fresh Takes heading into the summer schedule. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest in the world of baseball. The guys do a movie review of F1 and discuss what they have planned for the holiday weekend.

The sports world is off to the summer with the Thunder winning the NBA Finals. Nick Felice and Paul Russo react to the seven-game series that left some fans wanting more following an injury to Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton. The guys discuss the NBA Draft that begins on Wednesday night, the NASCAR In-Season Tournament, and baseball headlines to keep an eye on.

The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the series that saw the Panthers repeat on the Oilers, and what it means for the sport. The guys then turn to the NBA Finals as the Thunder look to close out the series against the Pacers on Thursday night. The guys also talk about the US Open and JJ Spaun clutching up on the back nine on Oakmont during the final round to win the third major of the year.

The championship series for the NBA and NHL rolls on. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the games so far and what to expect the rest of the way. The guys discuss Paul's trip to Michigan for the NASCAR Cup race and a slight rule change in college basketball.

The NBA landscape changed greatly in a week. Nick Felice and Paul Russo preview the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, which feature small markets on the big stage. The guys also react to the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau following their loss in the Eastern Conference Finals. Nick and Paul discuss the rematch in the Stanley Cup Finals between the Oilers and Panthers, and Paul is on the road this weekend for NASCAR in Michigan.

The conference finals in the NBA and NHL are nearing conclusions, with varying storylines in each series. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the Knicks and Timberwolves looking to extend their seasons on the brink of elimination. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Carolina finally won a game in the conference finals, but it may be too little, too late against the Panthers. The Stars also look to extend their series against the Oilers as they look to return to the Stanley Cup Final with a potential rematch against the Panthers.

The NBA takes center court on today's Fresh Takes. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest in the playoffs as the Pacers take the first spot in the conference finals. The guys react to the draft lottery as the Mavericks locked in the first overall pick. Lastly, they make their picks for the PGA this weekend at Quail Hollow.

The NBA Playoffs have hit a high gear in the second round. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the crazy round so far as the Knicks look to follow the Pacers lead to taking two from the higher seed. The guys then talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Game Sevens taking place out west. Lastly, the guy review Thunderbolts*, which they saw over the weekend.

It has been an interesting NBA Playoffs so far, but one thing that has caught the eye of many is the intensity amplified. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the perceived increased physicality and chippiness. Next, the guys talk about the NFL Draft and the many storylines including a notable draft slide and prank phone calls. Lastly, the guys discuss the Seneca 7 from this past weekend.