In this episode, Derek and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including the NFL coaching scandal, NBA and NHL playoff collapses, baseball strategies, and the new challenge system in MLB. They analyze recent sports events, team performances, and innovative rules, providing insights and opinions that keep listeners engaged and informed. In this episode, Derek and Steve delve into a wide range of topics including the greatness of LeBron James, recent movies like 'Sinners' and 'Project Hail Mary,' TV shows such as 'Survivor' and 'The Bear,' and various pop culture and sports questions from listeners. They also share their thoughts on Boston sports seasons, popular books, and the demise of Spirit Airlines, all while maintaining their signature humor and insights.

Derek and Steve welcome hockey correspondent Andrew onto the pod to talk NHL playoffs and the USA's Olympic gold medals in hockey. Plus, Steve mourns the departure of Mike Evans, and the guys talk about a whole bunch of movies, TV shows, and books. Be careful, though - you might find yourself in a cozy hater corner if you stay for the books.

3:25 - NFL news, Mike Evans departure

20:19 - Hockey correspondent Andrew O

35:30 - Slide into the DMs

46:40 - Movies / Best Picture noms

54:40 - TV shows

1:03:00 - Cozy (Hater) Book Corner

1:15:10 - Final Drive

In this episode, Derek and Steve return after a two-month hiatus to discuss major life updates, including Derek's new role as a father and Steve's honeymoon in New Zealand. Then it shifts to sports, covering NFL playoffs, college football, and the Australian Open. They also explore pop culture topics like "Stranger Things" and "Knives Out," and share book reviews. The episode concludes with a discussion on mail frustrations and a tribute to Zdeno Chara.

00:00:25 Introduction and Life Updates

00:16:30 Sports Talk: NFL and College Football

00:44:15 Slide Into the DMs

01:07:47 Cozy Book Corner

01:18:42 Final Drive (Hater Alert!)