2 Dummies That Just Watch: A Sports Podcast Between Friends

108. Mets in Crisis: David Stearns, Francisco Lindor, and What Comes Next

Steve Cohen says David Stearns is not going anywhere, but after another disastrous Mets season, should the owner really trust the executive who constructed this roster? Will, LeeJay and Erik react to Cohen’s revealing podcast appearance, the lack of tough follow-up questions, concerns about the Mets’ farm system and the growing speculation surrounding Francisco Lindor. Is Lindor truly captain material? Could the Mets actually trade him before the deadline? And why does Stearns continue operating like he is still running a small-market franchise? The crew also recaps its Fourth of July trip to Atlanta, including the chaos of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, the experience surrounding Truist Park and the College Football Hall of Fame’s AI inexplicably turning Will into a completely different person. During halftime, Will shares the full story of his first singles mixer and speed-dating event—including why he almost drove away without entering, how exhausting 15 consecutive conversations became and whether he plans to contact any of the three women whose numbers he received. Plus: what the United States is missing in soccer development, the problem with “non-competitive pitches,” and whether rap concerts provide enough of an actual show. Timestamps 1:26: Wildlife, bison and a man walking across America 10:26: The podcast’s summer schedule 11:37: Recapping the Atlanta trip 40:57: Steve Cohen podcast reaction 1:22:00: Will tries speed dating 1:40:29: World Cup discussion 1:50:47: Concert chaos and the rap-versus-rock debate 1:55:38: Home Run Derby and final thoughts Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2363748/fan_mail/new]

107. Knicks Joy, Mets Rage & New York’s Most Miserable Fanbases

The Knicks championship glow is still very real, especially for LeeJay, who starts the episode by doing the unthinkable: apologizing to Yankees fans for judging how much they enjoy winning. From there, the guys look at what the Knicks should do next, whether running it back is the right move, and how the rest of the Eastern Conference stacks up after another round of NBA movement. Then things shift to the Nets, Julius Randle, Brooklyn’s failed attempt to steal New York from the Knicks, and whether the franchise needs to take a major swing just to become relevant again. The halftime topic turns into a full New York sports misery ranking, with the Mets, Jets, Giants, Yankees, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, and Knicks all getting put under the microscope. And then the Mets segment goes off the rails in the best way. LeeJay returns with a full rant on Carlos Mendoza, David Stearns, Steve Cohen, Citi Field still being packed, Juan Soto, accountability, and why Mets fans are reaching a breaking point. The episode closes with a Mt. Rushmore of athletes whose careers were cut short or never fully became what they should have been, including Bo Jackson, Derrick Rose, Grant Hill, Matt Harvey, Brandon Roy, Terrell Davis, Jose Fernandez, Greg Oden, and more. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2363748/fan_mail/new]

Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza: Is David Stearns Next?

Carlos Mendoza is out as manager of the New York Mets, and Will and Erik jumped on for an emergency episode to react to the news. The guys break down why the firing felt inevitable, why Mendoza was part of the problem but not the only problem, and why David Stearns, Steve Cohen, the players, and the entire organization deserve blame for where this season has gone. They also get into the Mets’ awful stretch dating back to last season, the roster construction issues, the failed “run prevention” philosophy, Mark Vientos playing first base, the future of David Stearns, and who could be next in the manager’s chair. Is Alex Cora the obvious target? Would Carlos Beltran make sense? Should Stearns even be trusted to pick the next manager if he’s already on the hot seat? This wasn’t supposed to be a regular episode, but the Mets ruined everybody’s Friday! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2363748/fan_mail/new]

106. The Knicks Won, New York Lost Its Mind

It's almost been a week since the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship, and the buzz hasn't worn off just yet. A couple of the Dummies, Will Hernandez and Erik Pimentel, spend a considerable time discussing the aftermath of the championship, especially the parade that happened in NYC on Thursday.  Elsewhere, we discuss the impact the World Cup is having on traffic, and whether we'll see the Giants and Jets keep the grass at MetLife Stadium. We finally get back to discussing the Mets: it's grim! We also look at Patrick Mahomes' new contract and whether any other current young NFL quarterbacks will make that kind of bank. Our Mt. Rushmore this week is pro-wrestling coded: the biggest "busts". Please enjoy! Timestamps 0:00: Erik goes to see a local pro wrestling show 8:14: The aftermath of the Knicks' championship run 49:00: Let's talk about the World Cup, but not in the way you think 1:09:53: The Mets are an unserious franchise 1:29:30: Let's play a game, NFL QB Edition 1:44:58: Mt. Rushmore of pro wrestling busts Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2363748/fan_mail/new]

53 Years Later: The New York Knicks Are NBA Champions

The Knicks beat the Spurs Saturday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win the series 4-1 and captured New York's first title in 53 years. We recorded less than 12 hours from that moment. Enjoy this special episode! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2363748/fan_mail/new]