No Warmup
Former D-1 athletes talk sports in a way only former athletes can - every M/W/F
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Baseball just dropped its wildest twist yet: the MLB All-Star Game ended in a Swing Off — yes, a literal home run showdown instead of extra innings. Was it electric? Absolutely. Was it the beginning of the end for purist fans? Maybe. We break down what this says about how leagues are trying to fix sports, and whether it’s working — or just making things weird.
Meanwhile, the British Open tees off this week, a...
The MLB Home Run Derby lineup is locked — but where’s the firepower? Back in the early 2000s, Sosa, McGwire, Giambi brought legends. Today? The stars are MIA. Why are pro leagues ( NFL, MLB, NBA) okay with big names skipping showcase events, and what does that mean for fan culture?
Wimbledon. Sinner just beat Alcaraz — is this the greatest rivalry in sports today? Wimbledon Finals ticket prices were through ...
This is a debate for every sports fan who ever asked: "What if LeBron played football? What if Novak Djokovic tried golf? What if Bo Jackson had a modern-day successor? Could Cristiano Ronaldo dominate in tennis? What if Lamar Jackson played in the MLB?"
In this episode, we break down the Top 5 current pro athletes who could legitimately succeed in a different sport — and the results will blow your ...
We’re diving into the wildest, weirdest, and most overlooked stories in sports right now:
💥 A walk-off INSIDE-the-park home run — done by a catcher?!
⚾️ Is the Catcher Era officially here with Cal Raleigh aka Big Dumper breaking Griffey Jr.’s record?
🔥 Forgotten rivalries like Oregon vs Oregon State — why aren’t they getting love?
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🏈 Is Joe Burrow kind of… that guy? We break down Netfl...
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton compared Jayden Daniels to RG3… is he being honest or just throwing shade? We dig into whether that’s fair criticism or MVP jealousy.
Kyler Murray’s name came up too — we take a look at the numbers and why he’s struggling big time under pressure. And yes, the Mahomes conversation is back: is he already on the NFL’s Mount Rushmore? We react to a new stat graphic that might just settle...
FOOTBALL IS NEARLY HERE! The Steelers are shaking up the NFL with a rare player-for-player trade: Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey. Are these two past their prime—or are the Steelers playing chess while others play checkers? We break down the numbers, the fit, and the fact that Pittsburgh is once again spending the most on defense… while another team is spending the least 👀
Also… why is no one talking about th...
Is LeBron James DONE with the Lakers? Rich Paul’s comments spark TRADE RUMORS 👀 We debate whether LeBron is being selfish or simply protecting his legacy as the Lakers face serious roster questions ahead of the 2025 NBA season.
Plus, Ilia Topuria KOs Charles Oliveira in a stunning UFC finish! Is Topuria becoming the next big thing in MMA? We break down his post-fight comments and explore the fine line betwe...
With the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Championship and the Philadelphia Eagles taking home the Super Bowl's Lombardi Trophy, you have to wonder who is most important to sustaining success at a professional league organization. It's the Andy Reid and Bill Belichick's versus the Howie Roseman and Sam Presti's. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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On today's episode, Nick connect with Brenna Greene to talk all things sports - College World Series, March Madness, College Football - media, and the creative grind.
Brenna is the acclaimed sports anchor and reporter for KOIN‑TV in Portland, Oregon, where she’s been delivering energetic coverage and local sports highlights since joining the station in July 2022 . A 2014 graduate of Gonzaga University, ...
Achilles injuries are piling up among NBA stars and professional athletes all over — what’s going on? In this episode, we dive into the disturbing trend of top-tier athletes like Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, and Damian Lillard suffering Achilles tears. Could it be the new-age training methods, evolving shoe tech, or just the grind of the modern NBA season? Is the postseason format partly to blame for wearing down ...
The Pacers TIE the series and we’re asking—do their dads deserve the credit? Tyrese Haliburton’s and TJ McConnell’s fathers might be the hidden MVPs. Plus, is McConnell the unsung hero of the playoffs? Also…more sports highlights NEED this kind of music!
We dive into the shocking $10 BILLION sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dodgers’ ownership group. Is this a smart investment—or a bad ROI in disguise? Co...
What's going on in the WNBA? Caitlin Clark gets hit in the eye, is T’d up, then gets bodied to the floor. Meanwhile in the NHL: the Florida Panthers go back-to-back and still, no Canadian Stanley Cup winner since 1993. Matthew Tkachuk scores a hat trick while grinding through injury—talk about warrior mentality. Is hockey becoming America’s sport? NHL players’ humility and GRIT hits different.
In the NB...
JJ Spaun just pulled off the most unexpected US Open win in years — made the longest putt of the weekend to clinch it, despite nearly quitting the PGA Tour. Total dad-moment greatness.
Then: Stephen A. Smith caught playing solitaire during the NBA Finals?? Fans are furious. We dive into dopamine brain, weak NBA broadcasts, and why the Finals feel... unwatchable to some, even with a tied 2-2 series.
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In this draft segment of No Warm Up, we skip the Xs & Os and pick NFL stars based on one thing: Who do you want in your group during a zombie apocalypse? Can athleticism, grit, or pure speed carry your squad to rebuild society? Alfieri brothers Mikey and Andy go head-to-head debating who’s undead-ready — and who’s just zombie bait.
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Today and No Warmup, Nick sits down with Emory Hunt Jr., a sports analyst and founder of Football Gameplan, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. A former running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, he coached high school football before launching Football Gameplan in 2007. The platform provides in-depth football analysis, scouting reports, and coverage of NFL, NCAA, and USFL, including a TV show and radio ne...
After much speculation, iconic Quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally announces that he will be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 season. The Super Bowl winning Quarterback and multiple time MVP is coming off a disappointing stint in New York with the Jets, and the Alfieri brothers discuss whether or not this partnership will work out between Rodgers and head coach Mike Tomlin. The two then dive in deep o...
The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, despite him leading them to their first back to back 50+ win seasons in decades, and brought the organization back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. The Alfieri brothers dive into this controversial decision by the Knicks and then get into their own stories of being "fired".
Scottie Scheffler gave a great expla...
Today on No Warmup, the Alfieri brothers dive into the European League of Football. Tualia Tagovailoa, brother of Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, made his debut for the Hamburg Sea Devils and had an unfortunate debut. The brothers dive into the differences between the game in the states and in Europe.
In college baseball, the Georgia Bulldogs have made headlines with their fashion choices, and t...
Today on No Warmup, Nick and Mikey take a deep dive into the Enhanced Games, a proposed athletic event that allows athletes to use whatever performance enhancing substances to increase their sporting performance. Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev participated in a private event put on by the Enhanced Games, and won a $1 million prize for breaking the world record in the 50m freestyle. The Alfieri brothers debate the ...
The Alfieri brothers dive into a sport that is not talked about so much on the national stage, and one that they think should become more popular - lacrosse. Cornell University just won their first national title since 1977, and the brothers discuss the ins and outs of the sport and why it has not become more popular nationally.
On the WNBA front, Caitlin Clark is out with an injury, and we have seen a dram...
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