S&P’s Why Not Us?!

About S&P’s Why Not Us?!

50 years of friendship, one shared obsession. Join two NY natives as they break down the local sports scene and national headlines with the wit and wisdom only a half-century of fandom can provide.

Publisher

Peter Oltchick and Scott Greenhut

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Mar 2026

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   Trailer

   Trailer for Podcast Award Submission

2. 

   1 Nov 2026

   S&P’s Why Not Us: Episode #15

   Scott and Peter celebrate Halloween with a new world-record pumpkin, recap the Giants’ and Jets’ NFL seasons, break down the Brewers’ World Series title and the upcoming hot stove, pay tribute to PTI’s 25th anniversary, diagnose the Rangers’ goaltending crisis, and play ”What’s the Word?” on the Knicks and Sixers-Celtics before sharing traumatic childhood Halloween memories.

3. 

   18 Oct 2026

   S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode #14

   S&P’s Why Not Us? — Episode #14 Scott and Peter are back with a loaded lineup. First, Peter introduces the NBA’s new flopping crackdown and the ”STEM” acronym heading into the season (7:46). Then Scott breaks down the cardiac New York Giants’ wild start, including Jameis Winston’s historic numbers, Malik Nabers’ emergence, and a look ahead to the Saints (9:19). Peter follows with his Jets — a bounce-back win over Cleveland, a rising defense, and a Week 6 showdown in New England (13:48). They zoom out on the NFL: the quiet dominance of the 4-0 Chiefs, Travis Kelce chasing history, and a big Sunday nighter between Dallas and Green Bay (18:11). The guys pivot to the MLB playoffs, where they’ve been rooting hard for the Milwaukee Brewers — celebrating a historic sweep of the Dodgers, Jake Bowers’ breakout, and the one-and-only Pat Murphy (21:27). They check in on the ALCS, Cleveland’s lead, and a weather-delayed schedule (25:50). In the NBA season preview, Scott and Peter play fill-in-the-blank: the biggest threat to the Knicks in the East (Scott says Boston, Peter goes off the board with Toronto), and what it’ll take for the Knicks to return to the Finals (27:31). Finally, an ode to Snoopy in honor of Peanuts’ 75th anniversary — TV specials, Macy’s Parade floats, alter egos from the World War I Flying Ace to the Beagle Scout, and a deep dive into Snoopy’s baseball career on Charlie Brown’s team (35:26). The boys close it out and put Episode #14 in the books (45:50).

4. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Why Not Us?! Episode #13

   Scott and Peter dive into the NFL (Giants, Jets, and a sliding-doors QB story), preview the MLB playoffs in both leagues, share a World Series wish cast, then hit the lightning round with a Verlander farewell, a historic Rangers goalie goal, and a jersey-number thought exercise. They close with their TV Mount Rushmore picks inspired by The New York Times’ top 100 shows of the 21st century.

5. 

   20 Sept 2026

   S&P’s Why Not Us?! Episode #12

   Episode Segments 1. Cold Open — Lane Kiffin & LSU vs. Ole Miss Scott opens with the drama of Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU, signing former Ole Miss NFL players, quarterback injury gamesmanship, and a comparison to Bill Belichick's infamous Jets napkin resignation. 2. NFL Week 1 Recap Giants dominated Dallas in all three phases. Scott highlights Isaiah Likely's two TDs and Cam Skattabo's running. Playoff odds at 33% per The Athletic. Jets beat Tennessee. Peter praises the offensive line (zero pressures on 28 pass-block snaps), Geno Smith's clean game, and three first-round picks making instant impact. Preview of Week 2 vs. Green Bay. League-wide: Patrick Mahomes back 9 months post-ACL, Lamar Jackson looking like MVP form, and Derrick Henry quietly climbing the all-time rushing TD list at age 32. 3. Baseball — Final Week of the Regular Season AL: Cleveland vs. White Sox in the Central; Houston/Texas tied in the West. Yordan Álvarez chasing a Triple Crown. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first home run at home. NL: Brewers clinch Central, Dodgers win West, Braves take the East. Scott tells the Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) story — traded by the Mets for two months of Javy Báez, now the NL MVP lock. Local: Aaron Judge out with a calf strain. Yankees–Red Sox wildcard looming. Howie Rose's final weekend of Mets broadcasts. Pete Alonso's return to Queens with two home runs. 4. Lightning Round Least enforced rule: Scott picks offensive pass interference on pick/rub routes in the NFL. Peter picks traveling in the NBA. Hardest position over the last 5 years: Scott picks MLB catcher (pitch clock, bigger bases, ABS challenges). Peter picks NFL cornerback (pass interference, back-shoulder routes, defensive holding). 5. Pop Culture — Atari 2600's 49th Anniversary Nostalgia deep-dive on classic Atari games: Space Invaders, Missile Command, Adventure, Night Driver, and the Activision Sports series (hockey, skiing, tennis). Peter shares a Polaroid of his near-perfect slalom run. Scott nearly ordered a retro console.

6. 

   7 Sept 2026

   S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode #11

   Scott and Peter break down Jets and Giants preseason storylines ahead of kickoff, run through the biggest US Open drama (Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Shelton, Gauff), hit rapid-fire takes on Lindor’s Mets legacy and NHL trade buzz, name their all-time favorite tennis players, and close with Scott’s tongue-in-cheek mayoral platform for NYC.

7. 

   23 Aug 2026

   S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode #10

   Lineup/Segment 1: MLB (Discussion) Current/Rest of Season Storylines (2 each) Mets/Yankees (1 storyline we’re watching for both teams) Segment 2: NFL (Discussion/Conversational-based) Final 4 Picks; SB Match-up; SB Winner Summer ‘Special’ Pt 4: (Finale: ‘09 Playoffs; ‘10 Playoffs; NYJ fandom- Zoom Out/Spin Fwd), FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST ANDREW ABRAMS Lightning: 2 Hobbies/Activities/Games/etc you’ve always wanted to learn or improve atHobbies we want to improve at

8. 

   9 Aug 2026

   S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode # 9

   MLB Trade deadline recap, two NFL teams under serious pressure, two poised to bounce back, our Jets summer flashback series continues with a playoff game that’s as painful as ever, and we crown our most underrated former NY pro athletes.

9. 

   26 Jul 2026

   S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode #8

   In this episode: World Cup final wrap — Spain grinds out control-over-chaos win; Messi's late look blocked by Mikel Merino; Emiliano Martínez's 11 saves, a final record. Tournament retrospective: 48 teams, 104 matches, Cape Verde's Cinderella run, Andres Cantor's legendary call, Messi's age-39 send-off, VAR/smart ball controversies, and whether Erling Haaland could be MLS's next big import. MLB trade deadline — White Sox surprise first-place run and Sandy Alcantara trade buzz; Red Sox's stunning turnaround (5.6% playoff odds on June 16, now solidly in a wild card spot) and the hunt for a right-handed bat at short (Zach Neto scenario); Hunter Greene as the deadline's biggest What If; Luis Robert Jr.'s trade market with the Phillies as a fit. High Horse: Keith Hernandez's Hall of Fame case — 131 career WRC+, the only Hall-eligible first baseman with positive defensive WAR, 11 Gold Gloves, 60.3 bWAR, the Steph Curry comparison for redefining a position, and why the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee (next vote: December 2028) is his path in. NFL training camp storylines — Vikings' real QB competition (Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy), Justin Jefferson's chip on his shoulder after being ranked No. 2, Chargers' new Mike McDaniel/Justin Herbert pairing, and the Rams' defensive overhaul highlighted by the Myles Garrett trade. Jets Look Back, Part 2: The 1986 season — Five straight losses to close the regular season, a shock Wild Card blowout of the Chiefs, and the gutting double-overtime divisional round loss to Cleveland (Bernie Kosar's then-record 489 passing yards, two missed field goals, an onside kick, a phantom-ish roughing call, and a 23-20 final that still stings). Lightning round: LeBron to Philly — What it means for Sixers-Knicks odds, Joel Embiid, and Scott's long list of Philly sports grievances (Flyers, Phillies, Eagles — Sixers get a pass). P.S.: Mini golf — Windmill holes, split-path strategy, multi-level holes debated, sand trap pet peeves, slow groups playing it like The Masters, and the final-hole "give us your ball back" scoring controversy. Subscribe to S&P's Why Not Us? on your favorite podcast player. Questions, comments, or a P.S. topic idea? Head to whynotuspod.com.

10. 

    13 Jul 2026

    S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode # 7

    World Cup Discussion: US exit; Remaining Teams; NBA Off-season - who are the big players moving teams. what happens to Lebron; MLB Trade Deadline Predictions; Look at Mets and Yankees; Part 1 of mini-series exploring life as a Jet Fan. Lighting Round: Wimbledon wrap up; PS: Mistakes to avoid if you are visiting NYC

11. 

    29 Jun 2026

    S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode 6

    Segment 1: NBA (Discussion) NBA Draft/News; Knicks ‘Mailbag; Segment 2: World Cup Discussion (USA, Overall Tournament); Segment 3: MLB Rookie of the year, Mets Update; Lightning Round (NHL, College World Series, Wimbledon); PS Segment At the Beach.

12. 

    15 Jun 2026

    S&P’s Why Not US?!: Episode #5

    The KNICKS ARE THE CHAMPS! How did they do it? What does it mean? MLB CY Young and MVP Check-ins. World Cup Kick-Off. Lightning Round: NHL, College World Series. French Open. PS Segment: NYC Nostalgia

13. 

    31 May 2026

    S&P’s Why Not US?!: Episode #4

    NBA Deep Dive; Western Conference Finals Game 7; Preview of Finals with the New York Knicks. French Open Recap to Date; new winner on tap besides Sinner or Alcaraz. Lightning Round: i) Nanoneedle Scope 2.0, ii) NHL Stanley Cup Final, iii) Time for Knicks to retire Bernard King's number?; PS: Impactful Books

14. 

    18 May 2026

    S&P’s Why Not Us?!: Episode #3

    NBA Playoffs including the Knicks in the Conference Finals!; MLB - Teams overachieving and underachieving vs. expectations;  MLB Game Length; French Open Preview; Lighting Round; PS - Beyond the Field.

15. 

    27 Apr 2026

    S&P's Why Not Us?!: Episode #2

    NFL Draft Recap with a focus on Jets and Giants and thoughts on Pittsburgh as host city. NBA Playoffs Check-in. Lighting Round: Ohtani, NHL Quick Hit, favorite Non-Knick; PS Segment: Let's go to the movies!

16. 

    15 Apr 2026

    S&P’s Why Not Us?! Episode #1

    NBA Playoff Preview: West, East and Knicks Deep Dive; MLB Check-in including the ABS system and an underrated statistic; Lightning Round; PS: an off the field segment.

17. 

    28 Mar 2026

    S&P’s Why Not Us?! Episode 0 (soft launch)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings