Podcasts by First Try, No Warmup
Matt Thomas and his son Max discuss the week in sports
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First Try, No Warmup - Episode 60 from 2022-09-27T00:20:50
Boys are back and Jaggin’ off. Upsets and injuries aplenty in week 3. Mac Jones has a weird cry face, Jaylen Hurts is now “him”, and is Brock Purdy about to ruin an NFL team too? Enjoy the show.
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FTNW - Episode 59 from 2022-09-21T00:25:24
Max is back and feeling better and somehow his takes are worse. We got backups for MVPs, noodle arms leading the league in passing, a love for Wentz that won’t die and tough love for our favorite t...
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First Try No Warmup - Ep 58 from 2022-09-14T01:01:39
Max battles a cold and gives his hot breath, er….takes to the microphone in this episode. Lotta love for Wentz, small QB shaming, black Air Force One breakdown and Justin Jefferson is him. Enjoy th...
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FTNW - Ep 57 - NFL Week 1 from 2022-09-05T21:59:58
The boys are back! After Max was rescued from his kidnappers after 10 months, he went right back to the lab to give the people what they want. We got week 1 analysis, bets, Super Bowl winners and M...
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First Try, No Warmup - Ep 56 from 2021-10-12T23:48:13
We back - never know when we’re getting these out, living life 1/4 mile at a time. Talking MLB playoffs, Gruden vs Urban, make our NFL picks and predictions and Max leaves his alpha energy at home....
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First Try, No Warmup - Ep 55 from 2021-09-30T23:26:59
Boys are back after a longer break than intended. We got full MLB playoff breakdowns, bets to make this weekend in NFL and NCAAF. Max sings his favorite song and we talk gleeking. Enjoy.
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FTNW - Episode 54 from 2021-09-16T00:21:09
Boys are back and breaking down all the action from week 1 in the NFL, Wild Card Race in MLB, and why James Franklin is the best coach in college football. Plus the easiest parlay you’ll ever hit g...
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FTNW - Ep 53 from 2021-09-05T19:05:36
Football is back! Max guesses the lines and the guys make their picks for Week 1. Max thinks way too highly of Kirk Cousins and gets bubble guts in the middle of a segment. Call your bookies after ...
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FTNW - Ep 52 from 2021-08-28T20:59:43
Boys are back in the season 2 finale talking ripping packs, fantasy football, the Padres woes, Ohtani nukes, Taco Bell surprise for Aaron Donald and Max’s new favorite number. Back to weekly episod...
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FTNW - Episode 50 from 2021-07-27T01:42:24
Triumphant return from a month away. Rustiness aplenty and really needing football back in our lives ASAP. The boys talk Space Jam, NBA finals, Madden ratings and MLB news. Max tried to bring the A...
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FTNW - Ep 49 from 2021-06-29T01:38:59
Boys are back a day early. We overcome some technical issues, a loud dog and a drifting microphone to give you takes on the NFC in 2021, NBA playoff breakdown, MLB all stars and power rankings. Cou...
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FTNW - Episode 48 from 2021-06-16T01:54:28
Boys are back. We battle Max’s ADD as he records the show and watches two baseball games at the same time while eating Taki seeds. He pulls it off. Our takes on NBA playoffs, our new favorite nickn...
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FTNW - Ep 47 from 2021-06-03T01:31:40
Boys are back and stumbling out of the blocks a bit. Desperate for football to be here, we stumble through bad stories, surfing waterfalls, and a brief tale of murder. Wanted to discuss Matthew Per...
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FTNW - Ep 46 from 2021-05-18T01:04:57
Boys are back talking MLB power rankings, good players on bad teams, NBA Playoffs and some hot Western Conference takes; NFL over/unders. Plus Max would do some weird stuff to play with Steph Curry...
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FTNW - Ep 45 from 2021-05-06T00:37:04
Two weeks between shows and the takes are spicier than ever. The guys talk NFL draft, ZaZa being dirty, Tatis (as always) and Max contemplates dropping out of school. Thanks for listening.
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FTNW - Ep 44 from 2021-04-21T01:37:40
Two week break and back with a chill show, talking Steph, Nando and NFL mock draft. Max fades at the end and baseball coverage wasn’t what we expected. Thanks for listening.
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FTNW - Ep 42 from 2021-03-31T00:24:16
Back after two weeks away with busted brackets and wounded pride. Learn about Deshaun Watson’s transgressions through the eyes of a 10 year old. And MLB is starting up this week - predictions and u...
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FTNW - Ep 41 from 2021-03-16T00:15:49
MARCH MADNESS! Boys show their lack of knowledge in NCAA hoops and give very convicted picks. Tatis is just fun to talk about and NFL free agents. Thanks for listening.
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FTNW - Episode 40 from 2021-03-07T21:26:59
Boys are back and talking All Star game, NCAA championship week and NFL free agency. Max has an unfortunate slip of the tongue that will haunt him forever and we still can’t make this a short show.
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FTNW - Ep 39 from 2021-02-28T19:37:40
Boys are back - and this show STINKS. We try our best to keep Max on task but with no football it’s brutal. All Star game, NFL draft, and a breakdown of a bathroom brawl - we try our best. Thanks f...
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FTNW - Ep 38 from 2021-02-19T21:17:50
Day late and a Dame Dolla short. Boys talk MLB top 10, NBA All Stars and all 32 NFL starting QBs. Max has the hottest take ever and fades fast as the show goes on. Thanks for listening.
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FTNW - Ep 37 from 2021-02-12T01:17:12
Boys are back just in time to break down the Super Bowl 4 days later. Max knows more about MLB than we thought and less about the NBA. Bad accents and impressions round us out. Enjoy.
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FTNW - Episode 36 from 2021-02-03T01:14:58
Boys are back talking NBA all stars, Super Bowl 55, prop bets and New York accents. Enjoy.
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FTNW - Ep 35 from 2021-01-27T00:27:45
Boys are back after 2 weeks and Max is punchy as hell. We got through it and broke down NBA standings, NFL playoffs and transactions with a look to the Super Bowl. Plus McGregor lost and Max has no...
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FTNW - Ep 34 from 2021-01-15T02:53:01
Boys are back - better late than never. Talk NBA through 4 weeks of action and why JoJo should be MVP. Bama vs LSU, who would win. Does SVP have the same hair as Homer Simpson? Was Rudy good? And l...
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FTNW - Ep 33 from 2021-01-06T01:59:39
Boys are back early in the week. We talk National Championship game, wild card playoff weekend, catch some NBA fever and do some 180s on last week’s takes.
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FTNW - Ep 32 from 2020-12-31T21:46:11
Boys are back talking NBA, College Playoffs and Week 17. We say farewell to Simmons, hello to our favorite 4 in the NBA and shed a tear for the Irish impending boat race. Plus the easiest bet of th...
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FTNW - Ep 31 from 2020-12-23T02:08:23
Boys are back early this week and Max is literally full of crap. Talk tough week for Irish, Steelers, and Saints. Back on our NBA bandwagon teams and way too early predictions. Thanks for listening...
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FTNW - Ep 30 from 2020-12-18T02:01:25
Boys are back talking NCAA basketball and Championship week. Big week for our Irish and Max’s Saints as we discuss week 15 picks. Is Steph better with a headband? Is Harden thic or thick? And our w...
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FTNW - Ep 29 from 2020-12-11T01:42:56
Boys are back after a week off. Got new mics, not sure if we like them yet. Talking NCAA basketball and football. Best players in NCAAM. College Playoff picture. Max has a tiny bladder and NFL Week...
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FTNW - Ep 28 from 2020-11-25T02:48:11
Extra large football episode for those on the road this week. Talk College Playoff rankings, NBA without Klay, and week 11/12 breakdowns. Two bets that can’t lose and we hope Max’s fart off mic can...
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FTNW - Ep 27 from 2020-11-15T18:16:16
Boys procrastinate and get out the ep late - perfect insight for the 4PM games. Max loses a bet. Irish roll and PSU still stinks.
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FTNW - Ep 26 from 2020-11-08T15:11:36
Boys are back talking ND with a huge win. Pats tanking for Trevor? Kinda excited for NBA now. And a 7 game money maker you need to jump on now.
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FTNW - Ep 25 from 2020-10-30T22:53:45
Boys talk OSU vs PSU - Why the Irish are the best team in the country - Corona in sports - Breakdown the week in NFL and give you a bet that cannot lose.
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FTNW - Ep 24 from 2020-10-25T19:51:40
Boys are off their bye week. Talk World Series, PSU’s season over and the return of the Irish. Plus hot bet picks just in time for kickoff.
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FTNW - Ep 23 from 2020-10-12T23:36:01
The boys had a busy weekend and couldn’t record until after the action - breakdown week 5 - DK vs Chase, Lebron - who cares, and all of the game notes and hot takes you can handle.
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FTNW - Ep 22 from 2020-10-03T21:06:33
Boys are back and so is the tech - no malfunctions and hot takes a plenty. Is Kellen Mond the future? Is Tatis the best player to ever put on cleats? Is Russell Wilson better than Josh Allen? Who c...
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FTNW - Ep 21 from 2020-09-25T23:59
World’s worst episode. Talked football for 40 minutes and it never recorded. Wife gets mad and we shit to do, so here’s 7 minutes for your ass. See you next Friday.
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FTNW - Episode 20 from 2020-09-18T21:57:03
Breakdown of the weekend’s games - a surprise World Series prediction - and NBA, do we even care. Plus a new segment about an 8 year old show. Enjoy.
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FTNW - Episode 19 from 2020-09-11T23:23:59
Max needs a mint and the NFL is back! Breakdown week 1 and talkin Tatis.
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FTNW - Ep 18 from 2020-08-23T16:49:21
Talking Tatis - NBA Playoffs - Week 1 NFL lines all while Max deals with a chafing issue from yesterday’s workout.
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FTNW - Episode 17 from 2020-08-04T00:33:09
Boys are back after 2 weeks. Sports are back and the Sixers stink. Is Covid a hoax? Max gives his scientific breakdown.
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FTNW - Ep 16 from 2020-06-27T00:05:07
WE’RE BACK. The boys discuss James Harden and his pooping habits. Also NFL over/unders. And can the 76ers win it all?
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FTNW - Ep 15 from 2020-04-26T21:14:07
Worst effort yet - no sports is brutal and Max forgot how to give hot takes. So we talked Bad Boys and draft a bit.
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FTNW - Episode 14 from 2020-03-23T00:06:34
Quarantined and stir crazy, the boys discuss NFL free agency and coronavirus. Max breaks down the hospital bed situation in NYC and we talk about why Gavin Newsom is a loser.
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FTNW - Ep 13 from 2020-02-29T02:05:02
The one where we learn about Jeff Okudah. Boys are back talking NFL QB shuffle, combine action and NBA. They also discover that they have no idea about Rutgers University. Enjoy.
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FTNW Ep 12 from 2020-02-14T20:54:18
The boys are back and it feels good. Break down NFL storylines - NBA storylines - find out they have no idea who is a “celebrity” anymore. Enjoy
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FTNW - Ep 11 from 2020-02-03T13:49:56
Breakdown of Super Bowl LIV, boys talk NBA and Kobe. Is a hot dog a sandwich? We don’t discuss that, but it’s still a hot topic.
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FTNW - Ep 10 from 2020-01-26T16:41:06
The boys breakdown SB 54 and give their best bets. Super Bowl XLI winner Josh Thomas sits down and talks his NFL experience. Then they hop into NBA All Star talk.
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FTNW - Ep 9 from 2020-01-18T19:14:22
Football heavy as we near the Super Bowl. The boys make their official show prediction. And Max was able to boot and rally for the show as last night’s wings didn’t agree. Enjoy the show.
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FTNW - Ep 8 from 2020-01-12T16:43:09
Max is hard to nail down and delivers a schizophrenic performance. His takes are brief but spicy. Playoff breakdown and NBA action - catch the fever.
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FTNW - Ep7 from 2020-01-05T16:38:14
Best one yet - Wild Card Weekend, NBA and all star breakdown - The boys brought their A game for this one.
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FTNW - Ep 6 from 2019-12-30T01:44:36
The boys discuss Week 17, NCAA Bowls and look ahead to the playoffs and National Championship. Max doesn’t exactly bring his “A” game as he plays with his bellybutton and gets lost in onside kicks.
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FTNW - Ep 5 from 2019-12-21T18:13:04
Max’s breath is better and we got a stacked show. Week 15, Bowl Games, Fantasy Nuggets and NBA.
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FTNW - Ep 4 from 2019-12-15T16:02:08
Matt tries to overcome Max’s breath as they deliver breakdowns of Week 15 in the NFL, Heisman talk and the NBA.
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FTNW - Episode 3 from 2019-12-09T01:35:45
The guys discuss the games from week 14 in the NFL, hit on the college bowl game schedule and talk a little NBA.
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First Try, No Warmup - EP 2 from 2019-12-01T15:46:10
The boys are getting the hang of it, we think. Break down of this week’s games and touch on the NBA.
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