Hosted by Boston University student James Sullivan, Play Caller Podcast will see James break down all of the latest news in the sports world. This includes opinionated rants, rapid reactions, and bold sports betting predictions. Join the excitement — hit subscribe and follow to stay in the loop!
EPISODE 11 - Alabama vs Georgia, Best of College Football, Cowboys and Giants Front Office Failures, Jets and Bills Struggle, How Are the Chiefs Still Winning?
James dives into the past weekend of college football, including the Alabama vs Georgia thriller, and the Texas Longhorns continuing to look dominant. Sticking with college football, he also discusses some of the top players in the country like Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, and Jeremiah Smith. Next, James recaps week 4 of the NFL season. He talks Cowboys vs Giants, Mahomes and the Chiefs vs Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers, Bills vs Ravens, and Broncos vs Jets.
27 Sept 2024
EPISODE 10 - Jayden Daniels Has a Historic Performance, Josh Allen’s MVP Case, Caleb Williams Is Improving While Nick Sirianni Is Not
James discusses the Washington Commanders’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals, including Jayden Daniels outdueling Joe Burrow in a historic performance for the rookie. He then reacts to Josh Allen continuing his MVP campaign as the Bills dominate a struggling Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville Jaguars team. James also delves into the Bears' offensive struggles before reacting to yet another brutal coaching mistake from Nick Sirianni. The episode wraps up with James highlighting why coaching is important for young quarterbacks while naming Malik Willis and Sam Darnold as his players of the week.
19 Sept 2024
EPISODE 9 - Bryce Young Benched, Caleb Williams Struggles, Nick Sirianni's Questionable Play Calling, What's Wrong With NFL Quarterbacks?
James analyzes why Bryce Young was benched, and if it was the right decision for the Carolina Panthers. He then delves into Caleb Williams' performance in the Bears' loss to the Texans. Next, he discusses whether Nick Sirianni is to blame for the Eagles' loss to the Falcons. Finally, James tries to answer why QBs around the league are off to a rough start (and why kickers are off to a great one) two weeks into the 2024 NFL season.
4 May 2024
EPISODE 8 - Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Preview, Can Minnesota Slow Down Jokic and Murray?
James briefly previews the upcoming Nuggets vs Timberwolves playoff series. He discusses why most of the mainstream media is wrong about Rudy Gobert and how Minnesota will likely plan to slow down both of Denver's stars.
24 Feb 2024
EPISODE 7 - Super Bowl Recap, Why the Media Is to Blame for NBA All-Star Weekend, How Can the NBA Fix the All-Star Game?
James does a quick breakdown of Super Bowl LVIII, including why the rest of the league should feel demoralized after the Chiefs' victory. Then, he discusses the highs and lows of NBA All-Star Weekend, why the media is to blame for the players' lack of effort, and what the NBA can do moving forward to fix the All-Star Game.
12 Feb 2024
EPISODE 6 - Super Bowl LVIII Predictions and Betting Odds, Can the 49ers Stack Up Against the Chiefs?
James breaks down his official predictions for Super Bowl LVIII. After making his picks, James discusses Mahomes' historical dominance in these scenarios, and why the Chiefs ultimately match up well against the 49ers. Then, he dives into what worries him about potentially picking the Chiefs and how the 49ers can best situate themselves to win the big game.
12 Feb 2024
EPISODE 5 - Championship Weekend Reactions, Dan Campbell’s Coaching Flaws, Ravens’ Shortcomings, Mahomes and the Chiefs Continue to Roll
James gives his reactions to the NFC and AFC Championship games. He details what went wrong for Detroit in the Lions' collapse against the 49ers, including whether Dan Campbell is one of the league's top coaches. Then, he talks about the Ravens' bizarre game plan against Kansas City and how the Chiefs were able to stump Lamar Jackson en route to Super Bowl LVIII.
27 Jan 2024
EPISODE 4 - NFL Divisional Round Recap, Kyle Shanahan Was Out-Coached, What’s Next for Sean McDermott and the Bills?
James gives his reactions to the NFL divisional round playoff games. He discusses the Lions' chances of making the Super Bowl and the Ravens' continued dominance. Then, he points out Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers' potential weakness while noting Green Bay's bright future. Finally, James breaks down Patrick Mahomes' playoff greatness, and what may be next for Buffalo as Josh Allen and Sean McDermott continue to fall short of a Super Bowl appearance.
27 Jan 2024
EPISODE 3 - Cowboys vs Packers Reaction, What Went Wrong for the Cowboys, Jordan Love Is a Star, What’s Next for Mike McCarthy?
James gives his instant reaction to the Cowboys versus Packers wildcard playoff matchup. He dives into what went wrong for the Cowboys, as well as what went right for the Packers. He also talks about Jordan Love's growth as a player, Dak Prescott's shortcomings, and the future of the Dallas Cowboys' head coach position.
27 Jan 2024
EPISODE 2 - NFL Wildcard Weekend Predictions and Betting Lines
James makes his NFL Wildcard Weekend predictions. This includes key strategies for each team, how weather can affect certain teams more than others, and how he would bet on this weekend's games.
26 Jan 2024
EPISODE 1 - Nick Saban’s Retirement, CFB Playoff Recap, Chicago Bears Offseason Decisions, NFL Coaching Carousel
James gives his insights into Alabama's head coaching hire, including which other candidates should've received consideration and the impact of Nick Saban's tenure. He also recaps how Michigan was able to overpower Washington in the championship game, and discusses why Texas may have been a better matchup for the Wolverines. Finally, he looks at the decisions the Chicago Bears must make regarding Justin Fields and the number one pick heading into the offseason.
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