Unfiltered Takes Podcast

About Unfiltered Takes Podcast

Buckle up. We aren't here to give you the same lukewarm highlights you’ve already seen on the scroll. Hosted by Jordan and Josh this is sports talk with the safety off.Each week, we’re delivering the hottest takes in sports, bold predictions that make the bookies nervous, and the deep-dive fantasy advice you need to humiliate your coworkers. Whether it’s a +500 parlay or a waiver wire gem, we’ve got the receipts. No fluff, no filters—just pure sports.

Publisher

Unfiltered Takes Podcast

Category

comedy · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Episode 31-You Never Break The Plane

   Episode 31: NFL, college football, MLB playoff chaos, and early-season NHL takesGnomie and Dome cover a fast-moving sports rundown that jumps from MLB playoff frustration to college football spreads, then into a packed NFL week and a few early NHL storylines. The conversation is driven by opinions, betting angles, and a lot of back-and-forth on what the numbers mean versus what the eye test says.We discuss the Yankees fan interference controversy, the shape of the MLB bracket, the biggest college football games of the week, and several NFL matchups with fantasy and betting implications. The episode also closes with a few sharp stats on team efficiency and a debate about which teams actually fit the profile of a Super Bowl contender.Key topics In this episode, Dome opens with a rant about the Yankees fan who interfered with a playoff ball in the stands, arguing that it changed the momentum and possibly the outcome of the game. The hosts debate whether MLB should expand divisional series to seven games and shorten the regular season slightly to make the playoffs matter more. They revisit old-school versus new-school sports misery, including why some fan bases just carry lifelong hatred for certain teams. College football takes center stage with breakdowns of Texas vs Oklahoma, UCLA vs Oregon, and Georgia vs Alabama. The Texas vs Oklahoma discussion focuses on rivalry chaos, with both hosts leaning toward Texas not covering despite Oklahoma’s rough season. UCLA vs Oregon is framed as a high-scoring matchup, but one that may cool off because of the early kickoff time. Georgia vs Alabama becomes a question of whether Georgia can jump out early before Alabama settles in and flips the game late. The hosts get into overtime rules across sports, including ideas for NFL overtime reform, MLB tie limits, and whether the NHL already has the best system. A listener mailbag leads to NFL discussion around the Cowboys, with the key concern being Dallas’ defense and whether it can hold teams in the 17 to 20 point range. Another mailbag question turns into an NHL talk segment about Edmonton, where the main issue is viewed as defensive consistency more than raw scoring. The NFL slate gets heavy coverage, including Cowboys vs Buccaneers, Eagles vs Jaguars in London, Bengals vs Dolphins, Raiders vs Patriots, Vikings vs Saints, Browns vs Jets, Colts vs Steelers, Texans vs Titans, Giants vs Commanders, Bears vs Packers, Broncos vs Chargers, Lions vs Cardinals, 49ers vs Seahawks, Ravens vs Falcons, and Bills vs Rams. Several picks lean into upset spots, especially Dolphins over Bengals, Browns over Jets, Texans or Titans as a volatile game, Packers over Bears, and Seahawks at home against the 49ers. Fantasy angles come up repeatedly, especially for quarterback streamers, garbage-time production, and which receivers may benefit from matchup or injury situations. The episode ends with a stat-based discussion of team ranking profiles, including how several current contenders fit a Super Bowl pattern of top-end offense paired with a defense that stays within a certain range. Timestamps00:00 - Opening banter and Yankees fan interference controversy 03:59 - Why MLB playoff momentum swings so hard 05:07 - Should divisional series be best-of-seven 08:58 - College football slate and the BYU rant 11:57 - Texas vs Oklahoma rivalry upset angle 13:33 - Florida, Missouri, and SEC ranking chaos 14:14 - UCLA vs Oregon and the ideal game environment 15:09 - Georgia vs Alabama and the early-shot theory 18:18 - Reworking overtime rules across sports 22:50 - Mailbag: what Dallas must fix to be a real contender 26:01 - Mailbag: Edmonton’s playoff flaw and defensive consistency 29:15 - NHL fan base delusion and the Canadian Cup drought 30:24 - Cowboys vs Buccaneers fantasy and betting...

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Episode 30-Bijan Robinson, CeeDee Lamb, and the Stars Taking Over This Season

   Unfiltered Takes - Weekend Recap: College Chaos, NFL Shakeups, and MLB Playoff Drama. A fast-moving weekend recap covering college football upsets, NFL storylines, and the latest MLB playoff results. Gnomie and Dome break down who looks real, who looks exposed, and which teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack.In this episode, Gnomie and Dome cover every major sport on the board, including controversial college football calls, playoff baseball momentum shifts, and a wide-ranging NFL check-in. They also run their recurring "checked out" and "locked in" segment, highlighting the players and teams making the biggest weekly impressions.Key topics In this episode: Pitt and Virginia Tech deliver a wild over, but the deciding kick sparks debate over whether it should have counted. Northwestern gets praise as a real team, with the hosts noting how good they look and how legit their new stadium appears. Ohio State handles Iowa, and Jeremiah Smith gets singled out as the clear Heisman-level monster right now. Miami wins big, but Malachi Toney gets shut down against Clemson, creating a mismatch between team success and individual spotlight. Florida gets humbled by Missouri, with Gnomie calling the Gators' performance garbage and questioning their playoff path. Alabama dominates Mississippi State, while the hosts question why the Bulldogs barely dropped in the rankings after getting blown out. In MLB, the Yankees, Braves, Padres, White Sox, and Guardians series are all tracked, with emphasis on tight games and early playoff momentum. The Dodgers are noted for winning with home runs only so far, which the hosts see as dangerous because the lineup can still fully break out. In the NFL, the Browns-Steelers, Colts-Commanders, Patriots-Bills, Cowboys-Texans, Rams-Eagles, and Jaguars-Bengals games all get discussed. The Eagles draw heavy criticism for sloppy play, bad blocking, and a broken-looking locker room. The Raiders are debated as either real or merely good against weaker competition, with Dome arguing their record is being judged too harshly. The Panthers' win over the Lions leads to a surprising take that Bryce Young may finally be benefiting from enough time and surrounding pieces. The hosts close with player spotlights on Jordan Love, Bijan Robinson, Carnell Tate, Zay Flowers, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Herbert, CJ Stroud, and Jacob Rodriguez. Timestamps00:48 - Weekend check-in and a pronunciation fight over Bayent 01:35 - Atlanta game status and early betting talk 02:56 - Start of the college football recap 03:08 - Pitt vs Virginia Tech and the controversial kick 03:59 - Northwestern's rise and a strong impression in their new stadium 04:07 - Ohio State dominates Iowa behind Jeremiah Smith 04:27 - Miami wins big while Malachi Toney gets quieted 04:33 - Florida gets humbled by Missouri 05:57 - Why Florida's playoff path just got much harder 06:29 - Ranking debate after losses around the top 10 07:05 - Alabama looks dominant and Mississippi State's ranking drop feels too small 08:12 - Miami's respect problem in the rankings 09:12 - South Carolina blows a lead and loses to Kentucky 09:41 - The Bill Belichick chest debate 11:27 - MLB playoff bracket update and series status 12:35 - Dodgers living off home runs 13:09 - Padres collapse in walk-off fashion 14:38 - Why Game 3 matters in the Braves and Yankees series 15:20 - White Sox playoff history and a possible Mandela effect 16:19 - NFL recap begins with Browns-Steelers and overseas Colts-Commanders 16:46 - Cardinals-Giants, Patriots-Bills, and the Jets' ugly offense 17:24 - Cowboys-Texans turns into a CeeDee Lamb showcase 17:53 - The Eagles look broken on offense and in the locker room 19:35 - Packers-Bucs, Titans-Ravens, and Jaguars-Bengals<br...

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Episode 29-Yankees, Dodgers and Destiny

   NFL, college football, and baseball playoff preview with Dome and Gnomie. Dome and Gnomie cover a wide-ranging sports preview episode built around NFL week picks, MLB playoff predictions, and a college football rankings debate. The conversation moves fast, but the biggest throughline is which teams are actually real contenders versus pretenders.They also spend a lot of time on quarterback narratives, from Brock Purdy and Josh Allen to Case Keenum, Arch Manning, and Bo Nix, plus how coaching and system fit can change fantasy and real-life outcomes.Key topics In the episode opener, Dome and Gnomie talk food, fast food, and egg rolls before pivoting into the sports slate. They compare NFL matchup picks, including Dolphins-Vikings, Jets-Bears, Packers-Bucs, Chiefs-Raiders, and Chargers-Seahawks. They debate NFL MVP candidates, with Dome putting Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, and Jameer Gibbs in a three-way tie. They break down the Bears offense under Ben Johnson and whether Case Keenum’s success means the system matters more than the quarterback. Gnomie asks about Khalif Raymond’s fantasy value, and Dome argues he should be rostered as a system-fit WR2/FLEX type. College football talk centers on Texas, Georgia, Arch Manning, Alabama, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Iowa, Florida, Missouri, Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech. They spend a big chunk of the episode on MLB playoff brackets, including Yankees-Rays, Guardians-White Sox, Padres-Brewers, and Dodgers as the team to beat. The old school versus new school World Series idea comes up repeatedly, with Yankees-Dodgers framed as the dream matchup. There are multiple stat check-ins on Case Keenum, Bo Nix, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Geno Smith. The episode ends with betting angles, including a few player props and a Thursday night defensive touchdown lean. Timestamps(0:49) - Food talk and the egg roll ranking debate (3:04) - Rolling into the first NFL matchup prompt (3:25) - Dolphins vs Vikings as matchup of the week (4:22) - Yankees nostalgia and October baseball vibes (6:44) - Early NFL MVP front-runners: Allen, Purdy, Gibbs (9:16) - Upset of the week: Jets over Bears in Chicago (11:58) - Baseball playoff bracket and Brewers-Dodgers discussion (12:58) - Did Philly just lay an egg, or is Chicago’s offense system that good? (16:03) - Khalif Raymond fantasy value and system fit (18:41) - Texas, Georgia, and the Arch Manning skepticism (23:00) - Case Keenum’s absurd Houston stats and Heisman snub context (26:26) - Yankees vs Rays and why New York looks built for October (28:18) - Guardians vs White Sox and why the series should be fun (29:27) - Can the Padres beat Milwaukee? (31:55) - Dodgers as the favorite to come out of the NL (33:02) - Yankees-Dodgers World Series debate (35:41) - Pitt vs Virginia Tech and ACC respect concerns (38:22) - Ohio State and USC receiver volume stat (40:47) - Alabama vs Mississippi State as the college game to watch (44:25) - Ohio State should handle Iowa comfortably (45:38) - Florida vs Missouri and why Florida stays the better play (47:22) - Which 3-0 NFL teams are real and which are pretenders (48:00) - The 0-3 teams and why Houston is not as bad as the record says (50:55) - Mahomes and Brady stat comparisons (52:52) - Steelers vs Browns as a gross Thursday night game (54:29) - Colts vs Commanders and Mariota interception value (55:47) - Patriots vs Bills and why Buffalo should roll (56:34) - Titans vs Ravens and Derrick Henry revenge-game angle (57:06) - Jaguars vs Bengals as a must-win for Cincinnati (58:20) - Jets vs Bears and why Chicago’s defense still matters (59:40) - Cowboys vs Texans and the weird trap-game feel (60:18) - Rams vs Eagles and why Philly is still hard to trust (61:19) - Packers vs...