2nd Floor Studios : A Podcast Collection

Endzones to Strikezones lives in that uncomfortable space between judgment and memory.

One highlight gets replayed in slow motion.

The other should have stayed home and looked in the mirror.

In this episode, host Trey Ballard is joined by guest co-host Matt Travaglione and producer Wes Castelhano for a wide-ranging conversation that moves seamlessly between sports analysis and real-life reflection. The crew breaks down the NF...

Italian food rules spiral into a real conversation about sports culture, media narratives, and locker room trust. When identity and ego collide, where do you draw the line?

In this episode of Endzones to Strikezones with Trey Ballard, he is joined by Matt Travaglione and producer Wes Castelhano as the conversation opens the way real sports debates often do. With something small. Something personal. Italian food. And then it...

Dallas isn’t just skyscrapers, sports bars, and steakhouses, some buildings in this city have stories that never made the brochures. In this episode, we explore the haunted legends behind iconic Dallas landmarks like The Adolphus Hotel and Nick & Sam’s, uncovering the eerie histories, strange sightings, and real estate secrets that continue to fuel speculation.

From ghost brides and silent hallways to restaurants built ...

Eli Manning beef. Giants chaos. Doritos vs cream cheese?? Trey Ballard unloads in this unfiltered locker-room classic. WATCH BEFORE YOU ARGUE.

Host Trey Ballard turns up the heat in this fan-favorite episode of Strikezones to Endzones, going off on the Giants’ dysfunction, Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame debate, and the true legacy of NFL clutch QBs. From blistering football takes to old-school NBA throwbacks (Dwight, AI, T-Mac...

This week on Strikezones to Endzones, Trey, Matt, and Wes bring the heat from the field to the big screen. Expect bold college football predictions, chaotic NFL analysis, and fantasy football firepower. The crew checks in on MLB playoff vibes, roasts Dallas teams, and drops takes hotter than a Texas summer.

In the fight game? They unpack the latest UFC buzz, pay-per-view gimmicks, and wild boxing money grabs. Then it’s off ...

Yankees drop nine bombs, UFC 319 stirs the hornet’s nest, and Week Zero finally gives your TV a reason to exist.  Fantasy Football Draft ammo, QB pecking orders, and no patience for Jerry Jones PR fluff.

Nine home runs in one game? The Yankees just turned batting practice into live fire, and we’re mapping what it means for the AL picture. Then it’s UFC 319—who leveled up, who needs a new game plan—and a straight shot at the...

 UFC 319 and Jon Jones two crossroads colliding; who owns the belt and the legacy?

UFC 319, Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, Yankees, NBA vs NFL—we’re hitting every headline with Dallas spice. We break down Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev, the Jon Jones/Aspinall waiting game, and whether the Yankees can recover before September. Then we square up NBA vs NFL: who’s got more parity and drama right now?

Chapters: 00:00 — Cold...

From New York City to Dallas, James Roland has spent 50 years building a
business legacy rooted in relationships, grit, and family values. In this episode of
Small Business, Living It, host Dean Castelhano sits down with longtime friend and
Business leader James Roland at 2nd Floor Studios for a conversation about the
power of trust, perseverance, and purpose-driven work.

James opens up about his journey from st...

Texas heat, UFC chaos, and a Batman opinion that might start a riot 💥 Dustin Poirier’s final BMF fight, Pacquiao still swinging at 46, O’Neil Cruz’s 513-foot blast, Aaron Judge’s MVP push, Caitlin Clark’s ref drama, and whether sports nepotism is really that bad.

Plus: A-Rod roasts, Fenway Park tales, college football buzz, and the eternal Superman vs. Batman debate—one of us may have dozed off during The Batman.

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LeBron James free agency rumors. SGA’s $285M megadeal. WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark calling out the pay gap.

Add in wild takes on wrestling, combat sports chaos, and a Diddy scandal breakdown—and yeah, it's that kind of episode.

But wait, there's more:

Wrestling is cookin’—and the ladies are flipping the narrative (literally)

UFC & boxing madness: who’s fighting who (and why)?

Hypothetical mayhem: What if Above the Rim had...

This week on Strikezones to Endzones, host Trey Ballard our resident sports encyclopedia and professional opinion has return with Matt Travaglione, the surprise wildcard who’s quickly becoming the co-host Trey didn’t know he needed. Producer Wes Castelhano, founder of 2nd Floor Studios, Audio Engineer Savant, and proud sports illiterate, keeps the show (barely) on the rails as the sports junkie Trey Ballard and the gang di...

What do pink bread, purple houses, and a one-man jet helicopter have to do with small business? In this second installment of the Dallas Legends series, you’ll find out—and you’ll walk away with real insight on entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a name that lasts.

Dean Castelhano welcomes Joe Graham, founder of Graham Mortgage, to Small Business, Living It for an unforgettable deep dive into six decades of b...

Some weeks in sports are wild—this one was borderline cinematic. NFL shakeups, NBA insanity, and a Stanley Cup stunner, all while the Dallas Mavericks and MLB chaos keep us on our toes.

In this episode of Strike Zone End Zone, Trey Ballard and Matthew Travaglione, with producer Wes Castelhano, dive headfirst into the most unpredictable week in sports. From shocking NBA trade rumors and injury updates to Dallas Mavericks’ ro...

NBA trades are exploding, Giannis might bounce, and Applebee’s might be more than a bar—let’s unpack the madness.

Have you ever argued about NBA trades while shotgunning margaritas at Chili’s? We did. It somehow spiraled into Trey trying to send Kevin Durant to Canada, Matty T declaring Applebee’s “undefeated” and calling it a pregame church, and Wes yelling mid-beer-sip about how Jeremy Lin deserved more respect. Total cha...

Is your dog acting “psycho”? Your cat meowing like it’s a Broadway audition? Spoiler alert: the problem might not be your pet—it might be you.

In the debut episode of Victoria Knows Pets: Training Your Human, expert pet trainer Victoria Castelhano and her producer-husband Wes dive headfirst into the emotional tug-of-war between pets and their owners. With wit, warmth, and a splash of sass, Victoria explains why your stresse...

We’re back and talking mad spicy this week! 🥵 From hockey heartbreak to NBA Finals hot takes, this episode’s got all the heat you need. We kick things off with the Stanley Cup preview—Oilers vs Panthers (again), and yes, we’re still bitter about the Stars.

Then it’s over to the NBA Finals, where we break down why ratings talk is overrated, how international players are changing the league, and why you can party just as ha...

The FBI’s Credibility Crisis — Exposed by Insider Steve Friend

Is the Bureau beyond reform—or just better at hiding the truth?

On this Deep Dive episode of At The Mic, former FBI agent and whistleblower Steve Friend returns to unpack corruption at the highest levels. Host Keith Malinak guides the conversation through the real stories behind Crossfire Hurricane, January 6th, and the Epstein files—exposing the inner bu...

Cooper Flagg to the Mavs? We unpack NBA Draft conspiracies, odds manipulation, and the internet's suspicion that the league is setting up the perfect narrative. Trey and Wes talk Flagg’s elite upside, Luka's legacy, and how statistical randomness doesn’t equal cheating. Plus: NFL 2025 predictions, Pete Rose’s betting saga, age-gap friendships, and TGIF sitcom nostalgia.

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00:00 – Intro & Classic TV Show ...

What starts with tips and tools for teaching toddlers how to swim turns into one of the most unpredictable rides we’ve ever streamed. From parenting strategies and early childhood independence to AI ghosting, Sesame Street debates, and even shark rescues—this episode covers more than floaties and swim goggles.

Yes, we talk about real ways to help young kids feel confident in the water—but also:

• Strange protest stories
• Reg...