Cherry Picking

Cherry Picking

The podcast you never knew you needed. Heated discussions and riveting stories interspersed with sports commentary. New episodes every Monday @ 8 am EST. Three Temple University students from three of the biggest and most passionate sports cities talk everything from life-changing stories to everyday sports news. Special guests range from close friends to collegiate and professional athletes to anyone with a story to tell.

Episodes

The Cherry Pit #3 | 2020 NFL Schedule Analysis

June 8, 2020 • 42 mins

Don, Dyl, and Zig rollover from Cherry Picking to bring you a week-by-week analysis of the 2020 NFL Schedule. Marquee matchups, subtle storylines, and potentially pivotal games are highlighted in this rather chaotic episode.


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#19 | Ranking Fanbases

June 1, 2020 • 65 mins
This episode is void of any Coronavirus-related talk (for a change). Don, Dyl, and Zig were appalled by Forbes' recent ranking of the "Most Passionate Fanbases in Professional Sports". As a result, the guys decided to construct their own rankings of the most (and least) passionate fanbases and discuss their decisions. If you are interested in advertising on the Cherry Picking Pod, send us an email, cherrypickingpod@gm...
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The Cherry Pit #2 | NHL Return-to-Play Analysis

May 29, 2020 • 49 mins
Donny and Ziggy enter “The Pit” to discuss the NHL’s 24-team return-to-play format and draft lottery alterations. While it’s a promising start, the revisions to the lottery cast a shadow of doubt over the somewhat decent playoff format. Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email us at cherrypickingpod@gmail.com! Follow us! Twitter/Instagram @_cherrypicking!

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#18 | Brandon Lamberty | Rooney Rule Revisions and Risks

May 25, 2020 • 69 mins
Ziggy and Donny are joined by Brandon “Wisco” Lamberty to discuss the new revisions to the NFL’s Rooney Rule and if incentivizing minority hirings is a dangerous path for the league to take. Plus, the NWSL is in the early stages of preparing for a summer tournament to finish off their season, and a moment of silence for Noelia Marte.

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#17 | Nick LaRue | Strength and Conditioning Coach

May 18, 2020 • 78 mins
University of Delaware’s Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nick LaRue joins the guys to discuss his approach to training D1 athletes, his belt superstition, and training in quarantine. Plus, the Rams’ jerseys suck, and Armando Galarraga wants to be awarded his perfect game. If you’re interested in sponsoring the podcast, email us at cherrypickingpod@gmail.com! Follow us! Instagram and Twitter @_cherrypicking

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The Cherry Pit #1 | Ugly Week for the MLB

May 14, 2020 • 27 mins

In CPP's first installment of The Cherry Pit, Donny is joined by Lucien Kisch as they discuss MLB's latest proposal for the start of the 2020 season and how the players union has reacted to it thus far. Plus, a 5-round MLB Draft is set to take place on June 10-11. How could that affect the game for years to come? If you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, email cherrypickingpod@gmail.com! Follow us! Twitter/Instagr...

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#16 | All Eyes on Germany

May 11, 2020 • 72 mins
The Bundesliga has initiated a plan to resume their season, and with the rest of the sports-world watching, there’s a lot riding on its success, yet even more to lose if it fails. Also, what can the NBA and NHL learn from German soccer’s post-Coronavirus plan? Plus, Zorb-balls. The guys don’t see eye-to-eye as Donny and Ziggy take on Dylan in this week’s episode of Cherry Picking. Interested in sponsoring the podcast, email cherryp...
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#15 | Try Again NCAA

May 4, 2020 • 63 mins
In this week's HEATED episode, the guys discuss the latest NIL decision from the NCAA, U.S. soccer scoring a "victory" over the USWNT in court, and the potential legal ramifications of both. Plus, why was Isiah Thomas left off of the Dream Team? And is Dylan's Grandpap getting into esports? If you’re interested in sponsoring the podcast, email cherrypickingpod@gmail.com! Follow us! Twitter/Instagram @_cherrypicking ...
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#14 | Jimmy Maurer | Nick Saban, Neanderthal; Aaron Rodgers, Bear?

April 28, 2020 • 70 mins
Donny and Ziggy are joined by good friend Jimmy Maurer as Dylan took the week off due to finals. The boys discuss what went right and wrong with the virtual NFL Draft, and Donny makes his thought’s clear on one big negative. Mike Vrabel’s war room, the Red Sox cheating punishment, and the NHL’s plan to resume their season are discussed as well. If you’re interested in sponsoring the podcast, email cherrypickingpod@gmail.com! Fol...
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#13 | Mel Kiper, the Disney Villain

April 20, 2020 • 62 mins
The guys are back this week to discuss the ramifications of Jalen Green's decision to choose the G-League route over college, and USA Ultimate making the wrong decision on an extra year of eligibility. Plus, we finally saw what a virtual draft looks like with the WNBA. Will the NFL do anything differently? If you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, email cherrypickingpod@gmail.com. Follow us! Twitter/Instagram @_che...
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#12 | "Tompa Bay" vs "Drew Orleans"

April 13, 2020 • 69 mins
This week the guys are back to explore any potential positives that could come out of the COVID-19 quarantine (uniform changes?), and other odds-and-ends, such as the Rakuten Monkeys using robot mannequins as fans. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, email cherrypickingpod19@gmail.com. Follow us! Twitter/Instagram @_cherrypicking

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#11 | Roger Goodell is a Dictator

April 6, 2020 • 70 mins

The guys are back this week to evaluate every major sports leagues response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, they discuss which players they respect the most from the teams they hate the most.

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#10 | You should be watching Aussie Rules (Footy), mate

March 23, 2020 • 61 mins
This episode, the guys tackle NFL Free Agency (Where should Jameis Winston go?), Aussie Rules (Footy--the best sport you've never heard of), and some sports-specific would you rather questions! Sponsored by: Ziegenfuss Drilling, www.ziegenfussdrilling.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @_cherrypicking

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#9 | Luke Greenley, Josh Fieseher | The 'Team from Washington', Grapefruit, and Potato Soup

March 16, 2020 • 93 mins
Luke Greenley (Beetleboy) and Josh Fieseher join the show to discuss 'Top 10s'. Each person has constructed a 'Top 10' list on a miscellaneous topic to present while the rest of the bunch tells them why it's wrong. This weeks 'Top 10' lists: Sports Rules that Need to Change, Doomed Franchises, Condiments, Fruits, and Forms of Potato. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @_cherrypicking

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#8 | Brandon Lamberty | Ultimate Frisbee, Bad Team Green, and The Dolan Dilemna

February 24, 2020 • 105 mins
Professional Ultimate player Brandon Lamberty joins the guys to talk about the current state of the American Ultimate Disc League, if the American Athletic Conference deserves to be a "Power" Conference, and if Eugene Melnyk deserves to own the Senators. Use promo code "Cherry" to get 20% off your next adventure at www.gothamescaperoom.com! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! @_cherrypicking

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#7 | Dunkaroos: Remembering Kobe

February 1, 2020 • 73 mins
This week, Don, Dyl, and Ziggy discuss the world's reaction to the untimely death of Kobe Bryant and if Super Bowl Monday should be a federal holiday. Use discount code "Cherry" to get 20% off your next adventure with Gotham Escape Room. Go to gothamescaperoom.com for more details. Follow us! Twitter/Instagram | @_cherrypicking

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#6 | Liar, Liar, Dumpster Fire

January 23, 2020 • 82 mins
This week on Cherry Picking, the guys discuss the Houston Astros cheating scandal and AJ Hinch's role in it, the NFL Conference Championships, and Ziggy goes on a rant about the current state of the NBA All-Star fan vote--spoiler, he hates it. Use discount code "Cherry" to get 20% off your next adventure with Gotham Escape Room. Go to https://www.gothamescaperoom.com/ for more details. Follow us! Twitter/Instagram I ...
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#5 | Cherry Picking's Top Moments of the Decade

January 16, 2020 • 97 mins
This week, Don, Dyl, and Ziggy take a trip down memory lane and share their personal favorite sports moments of the decade. From "Deter Jeter's Final Home Game Walkoff" to "The Miracle at the Meadowlands 2" to "Didier Drogba's Header vs Bayern", the guys reminisce on sporting highs...inevitably triggering painful memories. Use discount code "Cherry" to get 20% off your next adventure with G...
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#4 | The Adventures of Beetle-Boy

December 21, 2019 • 96 mins
Special guest Luke Greenley joins the guys to tell a story about a life-changing interaction with a beetle and to debate the claim that the GOAT-status belongs to Drew Brees. Use discount code "Cherry" to get 20% off your next adventure with Gotham Escape Room, go to https://www.gothamescaperoom.com/ Follow us! Twitter/Instagram @_CherryPicking

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#3 | Hot Takes To Stay Warm This Winter

December 7, 2019 • 92 mins

On this special Hot Takes only episode, the guys debate fan-submitted takes so hot, you won't have to pay your gas bill this winter. Cam Newton to Chicago... or New England? Temple the best college basketball team in Pennsylvania? Duck Hodges better than Kyler Murray? Tune in to hear Don, Dylan and Ziggy discuss these and more.

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