What's Poppin' everybody!? Welcome to The Pop Network's podcast with Richie O'Reilly and Tim Carter. We're going to be breaking down what's poppin' in sports and entertainment with our own comedy and insights along the way. As former athletes and current glue guys working in the sports industry, we'll be talking to current and former professional athletes, coworkers in the sports world, and other interesting personalities that you'll enjoy getting to know. At the very least, we'll distract you from the work you should be doing instead of listening to us talk about sports...
NBA Preview with Alex Bernauer & Building a Career in Sports with Bart Foley VP/General Sales Manager at ROOT SPORTS | Ep. 13
With the 2020-21 NBA season officially underway, Richie O'Reilly sits down with his former Georgetown teammate Alex Bernauer to discuss the biggest storylines of the upcoming season. Then, Richie and Tim bring on a special guest to chat about career advice. The VP/General Sales Manager at ROOT SPORTS, Tim's father-in-law, Bart Foley, gives his thoughts about working in the industry and shares some of his best stories from over the years. And, of course, Happy holidays to all of our listeners! Thank you, as always, for your support as we develop and improve each episode - Here's to making 2021 an even better year for this podcast!
11 Dec 2020
Working for the NBA, Life in The Bubble, & ESPN's Top-100 Player Rankings with Marshall Forney | Ep. 12
Marshall Forney, Associate at the NBA, joins the pod to talk about his experience working for the league and share his best stories from working in The Bubble. Then, the group dives into the best up-and-coming players in high school and college basketball before jumping into ESPN's controversial top 100 NBA player rankings. Be sure to subscribe and rate this pod 5-stars!
26 Nov 2020
NBA Free Agency Winners & Losers, 10 Things We're Thankful for, and Niko Klein of the LA Galaxy's Corporate Partnerships Team
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Richie & Tim host a special episode of What's Poppin' in which they cover NBA Free Agency, 10 Things they're thankful for, and the challenges of hyper-sensationalization on social media. Then, the duo catches up with Richie's good friend, Niko Klein, who is currently working as the Account Executive of Partner activation for the LA Galaxy. Thank you to all who listen and support us as we continue to learn and develop throughout this process!
13 Nov 2020
The Chiefs vs. Everybody, Westbrook/Harden Trades, and NARP Clothing & International Baseball with Patrick Cromwell | Ep. 10
Richie and Tim are back breaking down their relationship status with all 32 NFL teams - Is it possible to break out of the friendzone? Then, the guys get into the craziest NBA offseason rumors ahead of the NBA draft. Russell Westbrook to the Hornets? Jrue Holiday to the Hawks? In the final 30 minutes, the duo sits down with Patrick Cromwell of NARP clothing to discuss how they're growing their brand and helping student-athletes profit off of their name, image, and likeness. Plus, a great conversation about playing baseball internationally and Patrick's experience abroad.
26 Oct 2020
Baseball ISN'T Dead & NBA Offseason Free Agency Rumors | Ep. 9
After one of the most exciting finishes to a World Series game EVER, Richie & Tim talk about the Dodgers/Rays matchup and why people have been saying baseball is dead for a century. Then, the duo discusses their favorite offseason moves in the NBA. Chris Paul to Milwaukee? Jrue Holiday to Brooklyn? Ben Simmons to Portland??? Subscribe to this pod and follow our social channels (TW: @thepop_network IG: @thepopnetwork) to ensure you never miss an episode!
16 Oct 2020
Kobe's Legacy, Laker Love, & GOAT Talk | Ep. 8
THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS ARE YOUR 2019-20 NBA CHAMPIONS! Richie & Tim break down Kobe Bryant's legacy on these NBA Finals and whether the right team came out on top. Then, the duo discusses what this title means for both LeBron and the Lakers organization. In honor of Spooky SZN creeping up, the guys end with some recent examples of unluckiness in sports.
8 Oct 2020
NFL Relationship Building, WNBA Finals Recap with Kiki Griffin, and Supporting Women in Sports with Sydney Large & Alana Meraz
Richie and Tim give an update on their NBA Finals picks and talk the legacy of Kobe Bryant before they are joined by friend of the program and Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at Manhattan College Kiki Griffin to discuss the success of the WNBA season. Then, the duo breaks down their confidence level in all 30 NFL teams ahead of their conversation with two of the best and brightest up-and-coming stars in the sports industry, Sydney Large and Alana Meraz of Support Women in Sports. The group discusses the importance of the Support Women in Sports message, role models in the industry, and career advice for people looking to break into the industry. This episode is a MUST LISTEN - subscribe to the pod and follow us on social!
30 Sept 2020
Lakers vs. Heat, Respecting Athletes Online, and MLB Playoffs/Career Advice with MLB Network's Connor Clowes | Ep. 6
The NBA Finals are FINALLY here and the matchup is glorious. Richie and Tim break down what makes this series so intriguing and who they think will be lifting the Larry O'Brien trophy in the end. Then, Richie gets on his soapbox and shares his thoughts on the abuse athletes take online. BE NICE TO EACH OTHER, PEOPLE. In the second half of the episode, the guys sit down with their former Columbia classmate and current Pitchcast Operator at MLB Network, Connor Clowes to discuss his role in the sports industry and how he sees the MLB playoffs shaking out. Whether you're a baseball fan or someone looking to break into the sports industry, this is the interview for you!
23 Sept 2020
The NFL Injury Plague, Sports Trust Falls, and Underreacting to Hot Takes | Ep. 5
In honor of the Emmys, Richie and Tim give out some special awards to the sports world for their performance these past few weeks. The guys discuss a tough week in the NFL, the inconsistencies of NBA Twitter, and the collapse (again?) of the Atlanta Falcons. Then the discussion changes to trust falls to hash out which athletes are most reliable before the conversation ends with some underreactions to some big news stories, including the hot start of Joe Burrow and the "best block of all-time."
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2 Sept 2020
MLB Midway Point with Dylan Hornik & Jordan Herbstman and the Return of College Sports with Eddie McCabe | Ep. 4
We're officially past the MLB trade deadline (yes, that was fast), so Dylan Hornik and Jordan Herbstman join Richie O'Reilly to break down the biggest surprises of what turned out to be a frantic deadline day. The group then gives out midseason MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year Awards and wraps up with some closing thoughts on some of the big storylines so far. In the second half of the podcast, Richie and Tim sit down with Georgetown University's star infielder Eddie McCabe to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on college athletes and how baseball can continue to grow the sport in younger generations. Be sure to subscribe and follow our social channels (TW: @thepop_network IG: @thepopnetwork) to ensure you never miss an episode!
27 Aug 2020
EMERGENCY POD | Activism in the NBA and the Impact of Sports on Society with Kiki Griffin
What's Poppin' everybody? Richie O'Reilly & Tim Carter sit down with the Director of Women's Basketball Operations at Manhattan College, Kiki Griffin, to discuss the NBA players' historic decision to boycott the playoffs to fight for social justice. The trio breaks down the impact this decision has on society and looks to what's next for athlete activism.
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21 Aug 2020
NBA Playoff Predictions and the Absurdity of Unwritten Rules | Ep 3
THE NBA PLAYOFFS ARE BACK! The Pop's Richie O'Reilly and Tim Carter break down each NBA Playoff series and pick which teams they think will advance to the next round. Then, it's on to a heated discussion about the need (or lack thereof) for unwritten rules in baseball. Don't forget to subscribe to What's Poppin' to be sure you never miss an episode!
8 Aug 2020
Breaking down each league's return, and a conversation with The Pop Network's baseball expert Dylan Hornik | Ep. 2
This week on Episode 2 of What's Poppin' Richie and Tim break down the NBA bubble and who they think will make it out the of the tough Western conference, will there be football in 2020, and why NFL players across the country are angry with the way NFL has handled Covid-19.
The guys bring on Dylan Hornik, The Pop Network's resident baseball expert, for some 'Hot Corner' discussing Baseball's restart, the Cardinal's alleged trip to the casino, America's sweetheart (Joe Kelly), and life as a Mets fan. Make sure you subscribe, so you never miss out on new episodes!
31 Jul 2020
Sports are BACK, The (Mis)Use of Asterisks, and a Chat with Howard University Assistant Basketball Coach Jake Brown | What's Poppin' Ep. 1
Episode 1 of What's Poppin' is finally here! The Pop's Richie O'Reilly and Tim Carter break down the questions on everyone's minds right now - are we sure we're actually ready for sports to return in the US? And do the eventual champions deserve an asterisk or extra recognition?
In the second half of the pod, the guys catch up with their former classmate and current Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Howard University Jake Brown to discuss the college sports landscape, Jake's tryout with the Globetrotters, and how student-athletes are using their voices to fight social injustice. Don't forget to subscribe to be sure you never miss an episode!
14 Jul 2020
What's Poppin' Intro
What's Poppin' everybody!? Welcome to The Pop Network's newest podcast with Richie O'Reilly and Tim Carter. Get to know more about us and our vision for this podcast with this behind the scenes look at our plans! As every overconfident rookie will tell you... BIG THINGS COMING!
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