The Final Stat-Down

The Final Stat-Down

Folks, please stow away all electronic devices and tuck in your tray tables because the Throwback Staturday plane is ready for landing. In the final episode of the show, Peter, Carson and Nick discuss the messy world of sports gambling in light of the Jontay Porter news and the way we discuss coaching (0:00). They also try to comprehend the Atlanta Falcons' selection of Michael Penix Jr. (27:08), before rattling through some NBA playoff stats (39:05). They wrap up the final show with the second-ever "Nick's Knacks" (47:48), the final "X's, O's, Q's and A's" (55:12), and the final Stats Star of the Week (1:05:38).

Jalen Brunson's Stardom and Building Playoff Brackets with Josel Galendez

Believe it or not – the NBA Playoffs are finally here! Peter, Carson, and Nick welcome on Knicks fan Josel Galendez to talk Jalen Brunson’s standout season and the state of New York fandom (9:28), before they rattle through their playoff brackets, including Play-In and Finals picks (36:38). Before Josel joins, the crew starts by “Riding the Waveforms” (0:00). Other segments include the brand new “Nick’s Knacks” (52:55), “X’s, O’s, Q’s and A’s” and the Stats Star of the Week (56:52). Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com [wqaq.com].

What's Behind MLB's Pitcher Problem with Andrew O'Keefe

Contrary to popular belief, baseball's biggest problem isn't viewership, betting scandals, or the top third of the Dodgers lineup: it's starting pitching. Friend of the show Andrew O'Keefe joins to discuss what's happening and what can be done to solve it (11:00), before answering listener questions in "X's, O's, Q's and A's" and awarding a first-time winner of the Stats Star of the Week (36:00). Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com [wqaq.com].

Four Stats That Define The Final Four With Kyla Joinville

The Final Four is this weekend (!!), can you believe it? To celebrate, we welcome friend of the show Kyla Joinville to break down the biggest storylines in the men's and women's tournaments, including Caitlin Clark's playmaking, how to combat Zach Edey, and the unstoppable NC State Wolfpack (21:00). Peter, Carson, Nick, and Kyla also discuss possible league expansion cities and game day superstitions (0:00), along with feisty NBA Play-In teams and the best conferences in college hockey (45:00). Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com [wqaq.com].

Something or Nothing: Weighing the Week's Top Stories

Yes, we did have an episode last week. No, you didn't hear it, unless you tuned in live, due to technical difficulties. Oh well. One week later, Peter, Carson, and Nick are back with a new segment called "Something or Nothing" where they decide if a sports headline is something to follow, or apropos of nothing (30:15). As always, they "Ride the Waveforms" (0:00), answer listener questions in "X's, O's, Q's and A's" (51:30), and award the Stats Star of the Week. Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com [wqaq.com].