Episodes

D and Z debate the Knicks' chances in the NBA Finals, the Vegas Golden Knights' Western Conference win, the potential legislation to fix college sports, and more!

In part two of our interview, former PR Director for the New York Jets and current President of DCT Media David Tratner joins the In Route to discuss the Knicks' run in the NBA playoffs, the recent trend of veteran media professionals using direct to audience platforms like Substack, and more!

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 18.

In part one of our interview, former PR Director for the New York Jets and current President of DCT Media David Tratner joins the In Route to discuss how he handled the fallout of NFL Draft and the impact of streaming services on sports viewership. Plus, D and Z preview the NBA Conference Finals, analyze the NFL schedule, debate MLB’s reaction to the Pete Crow-Armstrong incident, and more!

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 17.

D and Z break down the NBA Draft lottery results, reflect on the managerial career of Bobby Cox, discuss whether the Edmonton Oilers should rebuild after firing their coach, and more

D and Z make their picks for the greatest athletes to ever wear number 16.

D and Z pay tribute to the late John Sterling, discuss which hot MLB team can hang with the Dodgers in October, debate the Rockets' next move after losing to the Lakers, and more!

D and Z make their picks for the greatest athletes to ever wear number 15.

D and Z break down the winners and losers of the NFL Draft, the two most surprising series of the NBA Playoffs, the Red Sox and Phillies' managerial changes, and more!

In part two of our interview, sports broadcasting veteran Rob Adams join D and Z to discuss Steelers' fans' expectations for the first season post Mike Tomlin, whether or not Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Steel City, and their NFL Draft needs.

In part one of our interview, sports broadcasting veteran Rob Adams join D and Z to break down the Yankees start to the season, the promising prospects on the Hudson Valley Renegades.

D and Z discuss the proposed AJ Brown trade, the Mets' next move after losing their twelfth game in a row, the disappointment that was Wrestlemania, and more! Plus, D and Z Order Up their mock top 5 picks in the NFL Draft!

In part two of our interview, Arthur Staple of the The Tri-State Hockey podcast joins D and Z to discuss the Buffalo Sabres emergence this season, autopsy the 2025-2026 New York Rangers, predict the Stanley Cup winner, and more!

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 14.

In part one of our interview, Arthur Staple of The Tri-State Hockey Pod joins the In Route to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs and discuss the John Tortorella and Pete DeBoer hirings. Plus, D and Z react to Dianna Russini's resignation, predict the NBA Play-In Tournament winners, dissect Francisco Lindor's spell of poor play, and more!

D and Z rank the top 5 greatest athletes to ever wear number 13.

D and Z review the Men's National Championship game, discuss Dexter Lawrence's trade request, the Yankees and Red Sox opposite starts, and more!

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear the number 12.

D and Z break down the first weekend the of MLB season, preview the Final Four, discuss the impact of the NFL hiring replacement referees, and more!

D and Z rank the top 5 greatest athletes to ever wear number 11.

D and Z make their way too early World Series prediction, discuss the lack of underdogs remaining in the NCAA tournament, break down the new WNBA CBA and more!

The Toronto Blue Jays were within one game of a World Series win. There have been a myriad of roster changes - enough to dethrone the Dodgers? The Yankees have decided to run it back - can they improve on a 94 win campaign? The Orioles and Red Sox made some major acquisitions over the winter - can they draw closer? Can the Rays compete at all in the AL East? D and Z answer these questions and more as they make their AL East picks and finish their MLB division by division preview.

D and Z review the Jaylen Waddle trade, preview the NCAA tournament and World Baseball Classic Championship game, discuss the potential for NBA expansion, the Justin Fields trade, and more! ——————————————-—————— Join D and Z, two veteran sports aficionados and lifelong friends, as they dissect the week’s top stories with wit and a touch of New York flair. Subscribe today and never miss an episode! New episode drops: Fade Route - Wednesday Order Up/The Option - Saturday Red Light, Green Lig...