No Credentials Required
The podcast where you don’t need a press pass to talk sports! Quality sports talk based in the Capital Region of New York. Hosted by Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry. A proud member of the Belly Up Podcast Network.
Episodes
Did the Falcons just blow up the NFC South? Ryan and Dustin break down Atlanta’s stunning Thursday night win over the Buccaneers and its wild ripple effect across the division. Plus, the duo previews all the top matchups in NFL Week 15, talks fantasy football strategy, picks their “friends and family” games to skip, and highlights their players to watch as the playoff race heats up. Stick around as they reveal their favorite athl...
It’s Week 14 in the NFL, and for some teams, it definitely felt more “weak” than “week.” Ryan and Dustin brave snowy upstate New York to break down the best, worst, and most surprising moments from around the league, including Packers-Bears and Bengals-Bills as their top games. The guys dive deep into the biggest upsets, disappointments, and peak performers—including some love for running backs and defensive standouts—and debate ...
It’s a Saturday night special on No Credentials Required! Ryan and Dustin break down a chaotic Thursday Night Football showdown between the Lions and Cowboys—flags, turnovers, and all. The guys debate Jameer Gibbs’ MVP credentials, address the endless penalties, and set the stage for a pivotal NFL Week 14. From the most intriguing matchups to “friends and family” snoozers, the duo highlights the games and players you need to watc...
It's Lucky Week 13—or is it? Ryan and Dustin break down an unpredictable NFL slate, from surprise upsets like the Panthers taking down the Rams to thrilling finishes with the Jets and Commanders fighting for pride. The guys eat a little crow, share their peak performers, and discuss whether tanking is ever the right mentality for struggling teams. Plus, they dive into the chaos of college football’s coaching carousel and call for...
Thanksgiving and Black Friday delivered plenty of football drama, and Ryan and Dustin are here to break it all down! The guys recap a surprising slate of NFL Week 13 games, from the Green Bay Packers’ upset in Detroit to the Chicago Bears running wild over the Philadelphia Eagles and more holiday leftovers. Plus, they preview all the matchups you need to know for the week ahead, pick their “friends and family” Game of the Week, s...
NFL Week 12 had it all, and Ryan and Dustin are here to break it down! From wild upsets and near-miraculous finishes to disappointing collapses and jaw-dropping plays, the Cred Heads cover the week’s best—plus the worst. The guys debate their games of the week, biggest upsets, and share which athletes wore #86 best. Plus, did the NFL need a rule change after a bizarre special teams moment? Throw in fantasy football heartbreaks, c...
Ryan and Dustin break down the Houston Texans’ impressive Thursday night win over the Buffalo Bills and dive into the resurgence of the Texans defense. The guys look ahead to NFL Week 12, discuss the most intriguing matchups and spotlight which players to watch, plus reveal their picks for the Cut the Brakes Pick ‘Em Challenge. To cap things off, they name their favorite athletes to ever wear number 85 (and sound the homer alert!...
Ryan and Dustin are back for a special Monday edition of No Credentials Required, breaking down all the action (mostly) from NFL Week 11—except Cowboys-Raiders, which neither host is watching. The guys debate their Game of the Year (of the Week), biggest upsets, and major disappointments before handing out flowers to their top performers and reflecting on some surprising division races. Plus, they share their favorite athletes to...
Ryan and Dustin are back to break down the New England Patriots’ dominant win over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football and what it means for both teams heading into the rest of NFL Week 11. The guys preview the biggest matchups of the weekend, pick out their “friends and family” games, and highlight the players to watch as the playoff picture starts to take shape. Plus, they reveal their “Cut the Brakes Pick ‘Em Challeng...
Just when you think the NFL can’t get any wilder, Week 10 delivers absolute chaos! Ryan and Dustin break down the biggest upsets, disappointments, and top performances from a topsy-turvy slate of games. The guys debate coaching decisions, special teams mishaps, and whether Jonathan Taylor is a legitimate MVP candidate. Plus, stick around as they share their favorite athletes to ever wear number 82 and Dustin reflects on his recen...
Ryan is joined by special guest Lou Gamelin to break down all the action ahead of NFL Week 10! The guys open the show with heartfelt thoughts following a difficult week in the NFL, then discuss the Lions’ recent struggles, key moves (or lack thereof) at the trade deadline, and what’s going wrong in Detroit. Plus, they debate whether Thursday night games deserve to stick around, highlight the most intriguing matchups of the week, ...
Episode 317 of No Credentials Required is an absolute rollercoaster! Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry are breaking down all the jaw-dropping moves from the NFL trade deadline. Seriously, if you’re a New York Jets fan, make sure you’re sitting down: Sauce Gardner got shipped off to the Colts and Quinnen Williams was traded to Dallas. Co-host and Jets fan Ryan is still recovering. They talk through all the drama, what it means for th...
The NFL talk heats up on No Credentials Required! Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry break down the Thursday Night Football game that sent shockwaves through the NFL, culminating in the dismissal of Dolphins GM Chris Grier after Miami’s embarrassing loss to the Ravens. The duo dissects what went wrong for Miami, Lamar Jackson's dominance over the Dolphins, and what the future holds for the franchise as the trade deadline approaches.
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Ryan and Dustin recap an emotional NFL Week 8 highlighted by the New York Jets' first win following the death of former center Nick Mangold. The guys break down Breece Hall's breakout performance, Justin Fields' vulnerable admission about his mental health struggles, and Miles Garrett's frustration with Cleveland's losing culture despite his five-sack game. Plus, they discuss shocking upsets from Houston over San Francisco and Miam...
Ryan and Dustin dive into NFL Week 8 action. They break down Thursday Night Football's Chargers-Vikings showdown and predict key matchups. Plus, the guys reveal their favorite number 77 athletes and Dustin hypes his Extra Life charity gaming event. No Credentials Required is part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.
Dustin's Extra Life fundraiser: https://www.extra-life.org/participants/554818
Ryan and Dustin break down NFL Week 7 action. They dive into the Giants-Broncos thriller, debate the biggest upsets, and highlight standout player performances. Plus, they tackle the controversy of New York Jets owner Woody Johnson's comments at the NFL Owners meeting and analyze the competitive NFC West. No Credentials Required is part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.
Dustin's Extra Life Fundraiser: https://www....
Ryan and Dustin tackle NFL Week 7 action. They break down Thursday Night Football's Bengals-Steelers shootout and Joe Flacco's surprising performance. Plus, the guys dive into intriguing Week 7 matchups, defensive woes in the AFC North, and players to watch. Then, they share their favorite athletes to wear number 75. No Credentials Required is part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.
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Ryan and Dustin break down NFL Week 6 action. Cowboys-Panthers shootout steals the show. Falcons shock Bills. Jets' offense hits rock bottom. Coaches on thin ice. Plus, the guys share their favorite #74s and rally support for Nick Mangold's kidney transplant appeal. No Credentials Required is part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.
Dustin's Extra Life Fundraiser: https://www.extra-life.org/participants/554818
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Ryan McCarthy flies solo to break down the Giants' shocking upset over the Eagles. He dives into the rookie sensations Jackson Dart and Cam Scatterbo's impact. Plus, a look ahead to NFL Week 6 matchups and a passionate rant on the Yankees' postseason woes. Ryan caps it off with a heartfelt tribute to Jets legend Joe Klecko. No Credentials Required is part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.
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Ryan and guest Jared of the Korner Booth Podcast dive into the NFL's Week 5 action, highlighting the nail-biting Shootout in Seattle between the Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers game as the week's standout. They discuss the Tennessee Titans' unexpected victory over the Arizona Cardinals and analyze the Buffalo Bills' disappointing Sunday Night performance against the New England Patriots. The duo also explores how the AFC race rem...
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