SRL Media is proud to present Raising The BAR, a podcast featuring Brendan Yerkes, Alex Facciponte, and Ryan Lynch discussing the biggest stories in the four major sports, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. The trio has previous experience working together in radio and are back together to bring their sports passion back on the mic.
In Episode 10 of Raising The BAR, the guys begin with their excitement to be back on the show. Alex starts things off by leading the NBA discussion around the major playoff storylines. Brendan and Ryan then discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs first round mayhem and look ahead to round two. Next, the trio covers the major MLB storylines just over a month into the 2025 season, including the success of the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets. Thank you for listening and check us out @srl.media on Instagram and TikTok for more exclusive sports content!
19 Jun 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 9
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR, a sports podcast covering all the biggest topics in the NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. Brendan and Ryan start by discussing what has gone down in the Stanley Cup Final thus far. Next, the group puts a bow on the NBA season and talks about the Celtics winning their 18th NBA title. Next, there are brief MLB and NFL discussions to round out episode 9. Thank you for listening and check us out @srl.media on Instagram and TikTok for more exclusive sports content!
5 Jun 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 8
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR, a sports podcast covering all the biggest topics in the NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. Episode 8 starts with Brendan Yerkes and Ryan Lynch recapping the conference finals in the NHL and previewing the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.
Alex Facciponte enters for the NBA panel, where the guys discuss the quick conference finals and preview the star-studded finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
A brief MLB and NFL discussion closes episode 8. Thank you for listening and check us out @srl.media on Instagram and TikTok for more exclusive sports content!
23 May 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 7
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR, a sports podcast covering all the biggest topics in the NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA. In this installment, the guys are all together for the first time. Brendan and Ryan start episode 7 by recapping round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and then give their picks for the conference finals. Next, Alex comes in and the same is done for the NBA second round and their conference finals. Episode 7 wraps up with a quick MLB discussion. Thank you for listening and check us out @srl.media on Instagram and TikTok for more exclusive sports content!
9 May 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 6
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR! In Episode 6, Brendan, Alex, and Ryan return from a month-long absence to discuss everything surrounding the Stanley Cup Playoffs and NBA playoffs. First up, Brendan and Ryan analyze every first-round NHL series and then give their predictions for the second round. Transitioning to basketball, Alex takes us through the biggest first-round matchups and polls the group on their expectations for round two. Thank you for listening and check us out @srl.media on Instagram and TikTok for more content surrounding the show!
4 Apr 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 5
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR! In Episode 5, Brendan, Alex, and Ryan talk about the hot topics surrounding MLB Opening Day. Next, Alex leads the discussion on the NBA surrounding Joel Embiid's return, the Houston Rockets hot streak, and the MVP ladder. In the NHL the guys focus on the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks, who are both heading in different directions. The show wraps up with the JJ McCarthy draft smoke and the New York Jets major additions. Thank you for listening and check out @srl.media on Instagram and TikTok for more content surrounding the show!
21 Mar 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 4
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR! In Episode 4, Brendan, Alex, and Ryan start by discussing which teams made the biggest impact in the early stages of NFL free agency. Next, the guys covered the major playoff races in the NHL and NBA as both leagues are entering the final month of the regular season. Episode 4 concludes with the trio giving their predictions for the American League standings in the MLB. Thank you for listening and check out @srl.media on Instagram and TikTok for more content surrounding the show!
7 Mar 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 3
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR! In Episode 3, Brendan, Alex, and Ryan talk about realistic expectations for the New York Knicks given their injury troubles, and if the Boston Celtics are the team to beat in the NBA. NHL relocation was discussed surrounding the Winnipeg Jets drama. The NHL panel included talk on teams that are struggling ahead of the Trade Deadline such as the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins. In the MLB panel, Brendan has a strong belief in the San Diego Padres as the group debates their National League predictions. The show wraps up talking about the NFL combine and quarterback drama surrounding the NFL offseason. Thank you for listening and check out @srl.media on Instagram for more content surrounding the show!
22 Feb 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 2
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR! In Episode 2, Brendan, Alex, and Ryan discuss the aftermath of Super Bowl 58 and the transition to the NFL offseason. They then discussed the Nets firing Jacque Vaughn and NBA All-Star Weekend. In the NHL, the SRL talked about the 2024 Stadium Series games and their impact, as well as teams that are beginning to improve and slide such as the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders. Episode 2 is finished with a passionate debate on the new Fanatics MLB jerseys. Thank you for listening and check out @srl.media on Instagram for more content surrounding the show!
8 Feb 2024
Raising The BAR: Episode 1
The SRL Media Group presents Raising The BAR! In Episode 1, Brendan, Alex, and Ryan give their thoughts on the AFC and NFC Championship games and preview Super Bowl 58 to wrap up the NFL season. They then transitioned to the NBA and NHL with trade talks intensifying and many head coaches being fired across both leagues. The guys wrap up the first-ever episode talking baseball with two huge moves being made by small-market teams. Thank you for listening and check out @srl.media on Instagram for more content surrounding the show!
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Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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