⚾ From MLB Shockwaves to College Football Controversy — Plus a Mega Metal Culture Clash 🎸

$69 Million, Three Losses, and a Train Wreck of Feet — The East Coast Can’t Catch a Break

Edwin Díaz bolts to the Dodgers, Cleveland bets big on Shedeur Sanders, and Notre Dame takes its ball and goes home. Rick and Corey are fired up this week, and no coast is safe.

The show kicks off with the seismic shift in MLB free agency: Edwin Díaz’s move from the Mets to the Dodgers sends New York fans into full-blown WFAN meltdown while Rick breaks down what the deal means for LA’s bullpen, playoff odds, and long-term strategy.

Then it’s time for college football chaos. Alabama’s inclusion in the playoff bracket (despite 3 losses) has Rick calling foul, Corey defending the metrics, and both questioning if anyone at the NCAA knows what they’re doing. Oh — and Notre Dame? They’re done. Not out. Done. As in, no bowl game for us, thanks.

Later, they unpack Cleveland’s quarterback carousel and why Shedeur Sanders’ footwork — which Jay Gruden colorfully describes as a “train wreck” — is either a fixable rookie flaw or a warning sign the Browns can’t afford to ignore.

It all wraps with a thrash metal twist in Pop That Culture, where Megadeth’s reunion dilemma sets the stage for a killer thought experiment: Which band would you bring back for one last show — even if some members are long gone?

⏱️ Timestamps & Topics

[00:00] Dodgers sign Edwin Díaz — New York loses its mind [00:03] NY fans, WFAN rants, and $70M palm tree therapy [00:07] Bullpen chess: how this reshapes LA’s roster [00:11] Old-school Yankees vs. modern Dodgers [00:13] Phillies re-sign Schwarber amid Eagles misery [00:14] College Football Playoff fury: Alabama, Notre Dame, and bracket rage [00:20] Bowl game boycott: principled stand or tantrum? [00:24] Who’s beating who in the bracket? Picks & predictions  [00:25] Shedeur Sanders named QB1 in Cleveland — stats vs. substance [00:27] Jay Gruden on Shedeur’s feet: “A train wreck” [00:30] Deshaun Watson returns to practice — what now? [00:34] Pop That Culture: Megadeth’s reunion vs. band loyalty [00:36] The fantasy lineup: Queen with Freddie, Monk + Coltrane, and more  [00:41] Regrets and rants: Rick passed on Elvis, and he’s not over it

💡 Key Takeaways

• Edwin Díaz’s signing instantly upgrades the Dodgers’ bullpen and triggers an East Coast meltdown. Corey predicts another World Series — Rick says not so fast.

• College Football’s playoff system is officially broken. Alabama’s 3-loss season still gets them in, while Notre Dame — despite 10 straight wins — is snubbed.

• Notre Dame’s refusal to play in a bowl game isn’t sitting well with Rick. “What are you teaching these young guys?”

• Shedeur Sanders is still a wild card. His talent’s clear, but bad footwork and erratic accuracy raise real questions. Cleveland’s draft picks — and Deshaun Watson’s future — hang in the balance.

• Pop That Culture turns musical fantasy camp: Rick picks Queen with Freddie Mercury; Corey builds a jazz-rock fusion supergroup with Coltrane, Clapton, and Monk.

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