Tragedy Overshadows Super Bowl Celebrations
Fred, Art, Mark, and guest Matt DiBiase break down the unfortunate events unfolding in the aftermath of the Super Bowl. How did the shooting tragedy unfold at the victory parade for the Chiefs, leaving local DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan dead and nearly two dozen injured? Was Kyle Shanahan worried about his job being in jeopardy when he fired Steve Wilks? Is Rob Manfred leaving baseball? And could LeBron James be heading up north?
New Coaches and the Vagaries of the Hall of Fame
Fred and Art are curious to see how the coaching changes in the NFL will play out in the season ahead. Will extra assistants help them navigate the fishbowl that is the NFL? Are Vada Pinson and other worthy former athletes passed over for the Hall of Fame because many voters only look to the more recent past? Should controversial players like Pete Rose get a second chance? Can Patrick Mahomes help the Chiefs keep their Super Bowl trophy? And will Taylor Swift boost the ratings exponentially?
Are Young Coaches Taking Over the NFL?
Fred and Art ponder the difference between younger and older coaches in the NFL, with the young bucks like Mike Macdonald being afforded more opportunities over the seasoned veterans. Are Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll finding themselves on the outside looking in? How much controversy will follow Jim Harbaugh to LA and affect his coaching of the Chargers? And is Joel Embiid going to have enough court time this season to be eligible for MVP?
NFL Final Four Weekend
Fred, Art, and Mark are looking forward to an exciting weekend of football, with the AFC and NFC championship games back-to-back on Sunday. Will Lamar Jackson keep up the record of wins on Raven’s home turf, or do the Chiefs have better offensive support? Is Deebo Samuel healthy enough to give the 49ers a win over the Lions? How did Mick Cronin cause the Bruins to lose after a 19-point lead? And which coaching job is Mike Vrabel likely to get?
Fred and the Fantastics
Your favorite sports podcast has a new name! BLEAV Sports is now BLEAV Sports with Fred and the Fantastics, bringing you all the insights you’ve come to expect from Fred, Art, and Mark, with more guests, great stories, and all the latest excitement in the world of sports. How did an NFL wild-card game end up on a streaming platform – will fans continue to pay extra to watch games? Is Brock Purdy ready for a comeback? And is Jim Harbaugh headed for the NFL?
Exciting Times Ahead in the NFL Playoffs
Fred, Art, and guest Andy Dorf discuss the highly anticipated NFL playoffs. Will Joe Flacco break a record he shares with a vet of the game? What has been upsetting Patrick Mahomes lately, and will facing a former teammate on the gridiron not help the situation? Can Josh Allen put the brakes on turnovers? Does Jordan Love have the answer to Green Bay’s offense strategy? And who could have predicted three high-profile coaches retiring at the same time?
Aaron Rodgers Creates More Controversy
Fred, Art, and guest Laura Snoke ponder what could have caused Aaron Rodgers to falsely accuse Jimmy Kimmel of ties to Jeffrey Epstein on Pat McAfee’s show. Is an apology forthcoming from Rodgers, or will Kimmel take legal action? Does it spell the end of Rodgers’ guest tenure on McAfee’s show? Who will bring home the trophy in the college football championship game, Michigan or Washington? And is a first-round draft pick slot on the horizon for Michael Penix Jr.?
The Ups and Downs of 2023
Fred, Art, and Fred’s cousin Andy Baran discuss the ups and downs of sports in 2023. Has the transfer portal and NIL rendered most bowl games unimportant except for the big ones? Will the NIL increase gambling? Is Oregon’s Bo Nix playing in the Liberty Bowl? Should USC’s Miller Moss get more credit for his achievements? Will the Rose Bowl victory go to Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines or Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide? And are print newspapers and magazines on the road to extinction?
Are More Big Names Coming to Los Angeles?
Fred, Art, and Mark are still reeling over the shelving of multi-Emmy Award-winning Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Will another network snap up the show, or could other journalists who also feel strongly about reporting important issues pick up Gumble’s mantle? Is Sean McVay rallying the Rams to a possible playoff berth? Has Andrew Friedman’s willingness to spend the big bucks inspired another LA team to do the same? And are Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs overdue for a win?
How the Transfer Portal Has Turned College Football on its Head
Fred, Art, And Mark wonder why athletes are allowed to leave through the transfer portal before bowl games even start. Why aren’t there any stipulations about completing the season before moving on? Will Dante Moore’s four years of eligibility give him an advantage over Cameron Ward’s one with Ohio State? Will Rob Manfred’s deferral of Shohei Ohtani’s enormous salary benefit the Dodgers? And what is behind Al Michaels’ replacement in calling the playoffs?
