Blogging the Bloggers: A day in the life of Mitch Kupchak, Buzz Bissinger and more
Posted by John Paulsen (06/20/2009 @ 11:49 am)

- LAKE SHOW LIFE got to take a peek at Laker GM Mitch Kupchak’s secret diary.
- SPARTY AND FRIENDS names its All-Busted Gridiron Pen Team, quarterbacked by none other than Mike Vick.
- DEADSPIN’s podcast…err…”Deadcast” features none other than blog-hater Buzz Bissinger.
- SI writer Joe Posnanski tears apart a Harold Reynold’s post on his blog, appropriately titled JOEBLOG.
- THE LOVE OF SPORTS details why they love interleague play.
Posted in: Humor, MLB, NBA, NFL, Podcasts, Rumors & Gossip
Tags: Buzz Bissinger, Buzz Bissinger Deadspin, Harold Reynolds, Joe Posnanski, Mike Vick, Mitch Kupchak

Blogging the Bloggers: D-Wade’s prank, Stephen A. Smith’s podcast and more
Posted by John Paulsen (06/13/2009 @ 12:52 pm)
- SPORTSbyBROOKS has the video from Dwyane Wade’s late night appearance where he plays a prank on an unsuspecting fan.
- DEADSPIN has the story of the giant douche bag who tied up his girlfriend’s kids in the garage so he could hit the bar to watch the game.
- HUGGING HAROLD REYNOLDS was name-checked in John Gonzalez’s column about the Raul Ibanez steroid speculation, and the blog chimes in with its take. For Anthony Stalter’s measured take, click here.
- If you’re wondering what happened to Stephen A. Smith, he is doing a podcast on his website and AWFUL ANNOUNCING has it in YouTube form. He is in classic SAS form as he discusses Brett Favre.
- NO GUTS NO GLORY has quotes from Alonzo Mourning where he says that Phil Jackson isn’t really the coach of the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers.
Posted in: Humor, MLB, NBA, NFL, Podcasts, Rumors & Gossip
Tags: Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade, Dwyane Wade Jimmy Kimmel, Dwyane Wade prank, Jerod Morris, John Gonzalez, Kobe Bryant, Midwest Sports Fans, Phil Jackson, Raul Ibanez, Stephen A. Smith

Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 15
Posted by John Paulsen (12/10/2008 @ 6:55 pm)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss how it’s wrong to blame Aaron Rodgers for all that has gone wrong with the Green Bay Packers this season, how Clinton Portis’ outburst affects his prospects this week, and what to expect from the Cowboys/Giants tilt this Sunday. I’ll also throw out a few QB sleepers for fantasy owners in need.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL, Podcasts
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers to blame, Clinton Portis, Clinton Portis rips Zorn, fantasy football discussion, fantasy football podcast, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football strategy, fantasy football week 15, John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter

Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 14
Posted by John Paulsen (12/04/2008 @ 11:26 am)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss the fantasy impact of the Vikings’ and Saints’ suspensions, Marion Barber’s toe, Matt Schaub’s possible return and the New York Giants wide receiving corps.
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Posted in: Fantasy Football, Podcasts
Tags: Donovan McNabb, fantasy football discussion, fantasy football podcast, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football strategy, fantasy football week 14, John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter, Marion Barber, Matt Schaub, Minnesota suspensions, New Orleans suspensions, NFL suspensions

Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 13
Posted by John Paulsen (11/26/2008 @ 12:05 am)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss Willie Parker, Brady Quinn, Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Cassel and Donovan McNabb. We’ll also kick around a few sleeper QBs that have nice matchups this week.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
The opening and closing music is Dramarama’s “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You),” which was actually one of the most requested songs of the ’80s on L.A.’s KROQ.
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL, Podcasts
Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Brady Quinn, Donovan McNabb, fantasy football discussion, fantasy football podcast, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football strategy, fantasy football week 13, John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter, Matt Cassel, Willie Parker

Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 12
Posted by John Paulsen (11/20/2008 @ 11:17 am)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss the Chargers/Steelers debacle, Brandon Jacobs’ knee, Deuce McAllister’s possible suspension, the Tampa Bay running game, and much, much more. I’ll also throw out a few QB and RB sleepers for fantasy owners in need.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
The opening and closing music is AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Want to Rock & Roll)”
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL, Podcasts
Tags: Brandon Jacobs, Cadillac Williams, Chargers-Steelers, Chargers/Steelers, Deuce McAllister, Earnest Graham, fantasy football discussion, fantasy football podcast, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football strategy, fantasy football week 12, John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter, Steven Jackson, Warrick Dunn

Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 11
Posted by John Paulsen (11/12/2008 @ 9:18 pm)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss Clinton Portis’ injury, the return of Cadillac Williams and Tatum Bell, Matt Hasselbeck’s back and Willie Parker’s shoulder. We also talk about a couple of quarterbacks that have nice matchups this week.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
(The opening and closing music is Joan Jett’s “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)“)
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL, Podcasts
Tags: Cadillac Williams, Clinton Portis, fantasy football discussion, fantasy football podcast, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football strategy, fantasy football week 11, John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter, Matt Hasselbeck, Tatum Bell, Willie Parker

Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 10
Posted by John Paulsen (11/06/2008 @ 11:37 am)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss all of the Week 10 happenings, including the DeAngelo Hall release, Brady Quinn’s first start, the Denver and Baltimore running games, and Larry Johnson’s possible return to action. I also throw out a few waiver wire quarterbacks that would be good pickups this week.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
(The opening and closing music is Devo’s “Girl U Want“)
Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 9
Posted by John Paulsen (10/29/2008 @ 1:15 pm)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss the Tennessee Titans, Jason Witten’s rib, J.T. O’Sullivan’s benching, Larry Johnson’s suspension and the Giants/Cowboys tilt, as well as a couple of defensive matchups to exploit this week on your waiver wire.
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(The opening and closing music is ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky.“)
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL, Podcasts
Tags: Daunte Culpepper, Derek Anderson, Derek Anderson vs Brady Quinn, DTBWW, fantasy football strategy, Giants/Cowboys, J.T. O'Sullivan benched, Jason Witten injury, Kolby Smith, Larry Johnson suspended, Shaun Hill, Tennesee Titans

Fantasy Football Podcast #8 (10/23/08)
Posted by John Paulsen (10/23/2008 @ 6:30 am)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss Brett Favre and “Lionsgate,” the firing of Mike Nolan and how it will affect the 49ers fantasy players, Tony Romo’s injury, the Larry Johnson and Kellen Winslow suspensions, and a couple of this week’s good fantasy matchups (SD/NO and NYG/PIT).
Click here to listen to the podcast.
(The opening and closing music is Ryan Adams’ “To Be Young,” which you might recognize as the opening music to “Old School.”) [iTunes link]
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL, Podcasts
Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, fantasy football podcast, Green Bay Packers, Jay Glazer, Jay Glazer Brett Favre, John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter, Kellen Winslow, Kellen Winslow suspension, Larry Johnson, Larry Johnson suspension, Lionsgate, Mike Nolan fired, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Scores Report podcast, Tony Romo injury

Fantasy Football Podcast #7 (10/15/08)
Posted by John Paulsen (10/16/2008 @ 9:51 am)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss the Cowboys (Romo, Roy Williams, Pacman), the injuries to Joseph Addai, Willie Parker, Reggie Bush and Kellen Winslow, Shaun Alexander’s prospects in Washington and the Tony Gonzalez situation.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
(The opening and closing music is the criminally underrated Bob Marley song, “Lively Up Yourself,” which is missing from his famous Legend greatest hits compilation.)
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL, Podcasts
Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Cowboys in trouble, fantasy football podcast, Joseph Addai injury, Kellen Winslow injury, Pacman Jones, Reggie Bush injury, Roy Williams, Shaun Alexander, Shaun Alexander Redskins, Tony Gonzalez trade, Tony Romo, Willie Parker injury

Fantasy Football Podcast #6 (10/9/08)
Posted by John Paulsen (10/09/2008 @ 5:00 am)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss the Giants’ success, Denver’s injuries, the Cowboys/Cardinals game, Jon Kitna’s possible successor, the rise of the “Beard,” and why Anthony hates Matt Prater.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
(The opening and closing music is “The Bucket” by Kings of Leon, which has one of the best opening guitar sequences of the decade. Seriously.)
Fantasy Football Podcast #5 (10/2/08)
Posted by John Paulsen (10/02/2008 @ 5:55 am)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss the Al Davis/Monte Kiffin debacle, the emergence of Lance Moore, the Baltimore running game, Carson Palmer’s elbow and the Redskins/Eagles battle, among other topics.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
(In honor of the Davis/Kiffin feud, the opening music is The Dandy Warhols’ “We Used to Be Friends,” which also served as the theme song to brilliant-but-cancelled television show, “Veronica Mars.”)
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL, Podcasts
Tags: Al Davis, Al Davis fires Lane Kiffin, Al Davis vs. Lane Kiffen, Anquan Boldin, Carson Palmer, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football strategy, La'Ron McClain, Lance Moore, Lane Kiffin, Marc Bulger, Redskins vs. Eagles, Scott Linehan fired, Steve Breaston, Torry Holt, Willis McGahee

Fantasy Football Podcast #4 (9/25/08)
Posted by John Paulsen (09/25/2008 @ 12:42 pm)
This week, Anthony Stalter and I discuss the Matt Millen firing, injuries to the Eagles, the Bulger benching, what’s going on in the mind of Plaxico Burress, Willie Parker’s injury and what waiver wire quarterbacks can provide immediate help to fantasy owners in need.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
(Opening and closing music is Traffic’s “Dear Mr. Fantasy” featuring Steve Winwood on keyboards and vocals.)
Fantasy Football Podcast #3 (9/17/08)
Posted by John Paulsen (09/17/2008 @ 12:00 pm)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I go over all the happenings from Week 2 and what to look forward to in Week 3. We discuss the frenetic Broncos/Chargers game, Matt Forte, Cincy’s woes, rookie wideouts Eddie Royal and DeSean Jackson, Matt Cassel’s effect on the New England offense and we also preview the Packers/Cowboys game.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
(The opening and closing music is Ace Frehley’s “New York Groove.” Great stuff.)
Fantasy Football Podcast #2: 9/10/08
Posted by John Paulsen (09/10/2008 @ 5:54 pm)
Listen in as Anthony Stalter and I discuss Week 1 and how it affects fantasy owners going forward. Among the topics we discuss are Tom Brady’s injury, Vince Young’s strange night, Marques Colston’s thumb and Aaron Rodgers’ terrific debut.
(The opening and closing music is Cymande’s “Bra” - my favorite funk song of all time.)
Click to hear the podcast.
Posted in: Fantasy Football, Podcasts
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Cincinnati Bengals, fantasy football strategy, Jay Cutler, Marques Colston, Matt Cassel, Matt Forte, Matt Hasselbeck, Michael Turner, Thomas Jones, Tom Brady, Vince Young

Fantasy Football Podcast #1: 9/3/08
Posted by John Paulsen (09/04/2008 @ 1:05 pm)
Listen in as John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter talk about the fantasy implications of NFL Week 1. They discuss the Giants/Redskins game on Thursday, along with Sunday’s Browns/Cowboys, Bucs/Saints and Vikings/Packers matchups. They also throw out a few sleepers at each position.
(Opening and closing music is Tomoyasu Hotei’s “Battle Without Honor or Humanity,” which was featured prominently in “Kill Bill: Vol. 1″)
Click here to listen to the podcast.
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