Podcasts by Take the Shot w/ Zay and Teddy
A podcast on sports culture and the times of two guys smack in the middle of the millennial generation
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Philly wins a thriller in OT, Conference championship weekend, and why do some of these coaches still have a job... from 2023-11-28T21:03
Zay and Teddy discuss what the Bills main problem is and who gets fired first Staley or McDermott. Michigan beat Ohio State, how does that set things up for Championship weekend? And is there a ...
ListenJosh Allen crumbles, Harbaugh is a troll, and a new finesse king from 2023-11-15T14:47:15
We're back and we're talking about that s*** show performance from the Bills. How the Big10 has always been a 2 team race (but for the last time). Finally how awesome would it be to get ...
ListenMid Season Football Update! from 2023-11-09T18:51:48
We're halfway through the NFL season and College football is in the home stretch, Zay and Teddy talk about who are the frauds, the big surprises and the fact that both of our teams will be p...
ListenCowboys gonna Cowboy, USC is on thin ice, and can the Astros go back to back? from 2023-10-11T22:19:25
USC escapes, Texas isn't so lucky and we talk Cristobal and the kneel down that never happened. The Cowboys get blown out by the 49ers, have they regressed from last year? Finally, do the Ho...
ListenCollege Football Week 4 and NFL Week 3 News and Highlights from 2023-09-26T18:50:54
We talk the snooze fest that was Notre Dame-Ohio St, pay a bit of an homage to the Pac-12 that could have been and try to piece together how in the world you give up 70 POINTS!
ListenCollege Football Week 3 reactions and NFL Week 2 Power Rankings from 2023-09-19T19:08:22
Colorado escapes! We talk a somewhat mediocre college football weekend last week that leads us into some huge games coming up. Who are the top 5 teams in the NFL? And do the Astros have a chance...
ListenNFL Week 1 Reactions with some college football sprinkles on top from 2023-09-13T22:37:12
Zay and Teddy discuss the big (and unfortunate) news after week 1 in the NFL and....HOW BOUT DEM USC TROJANS (and Cowboys too I guess)
ListenCollege Football Recap from Week 1, NFL SEASON PREDICTIONS from 2023-09-05T17:16:10
You know we had to talk about that LSU-FSU game and we reveal our predictions for the 2023 NFL season and who will be hoisting the Lombardi trophy when it's all said and done.
ListenCOLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW EPISODE!! from 2023-08-29T22:41:44
Zay and Teddy go through each of the Power 5 conferences and give you our conference winners, the college football playoff teams, and who will hoist the crystal ball as the national champion whe...
ListenO'Malley is the new champ, Astros blues, and College football starts this weekend! from 2023-08-22T20:18:59
In this episode Zay and Teddy talk about the new Bantaweight champion Sean O'Malley, whether the Astros run is over, and how our favorite teams will do this year with college football starti...
ListenFriday Edition: UFC Fighters as Independent Contractors from 2023-08-18T18:30:23
Zay gives his opinion on UFC fighters and if their current pay structure is fair and warranted. Happy Friday y'all!
ListenJames Harden, NFL Preseason Overreactions, Harry Kane, and the AP Top 25 is wildin right now from 2023-08-14T22:08:49
Whew we've got a loaded episode this week! It's the James Harden blames everyone but himself time of the year. Harry Kane has taken his talents out of England for some new colors. (10:30...
Listen7 (kinda) new playoff teams this year and of course...Sports Betting :) from 2023-08-11T20:39:31
Zay is here to complete his promise and give y'all the playoff newcomers for the 2023-2024 season. Now that the preseason games have started lets get this sports betting amongst players thin...
ListenRebuttals, Too early CFP predictions, and did we really fall for the Jake Paul scam again?! from 2023-08-07T22:44:24
Zay and Teddy are back with a new season of the Take the Shot podcast! We already can't agree on who are the top teams in the NFL and College Football (9:20) but we find some common ground. ...
ListenThe Astros are AL favorites and which 7 teams will miss the NFL Playoffs? from 2023-08-04T20:56:57
It's August and football is upon us! Oh and you know we had to discuss the Astros news of the week, c'mon in and listen, we have donuts.
ListenAre Tampa Bay and Baltimore in real trouble? And the teams that have separated as the cream of the crop in the NFL from 2022-10-20T16:16:04
Week 6 is in the books and as the famous Dennis Green said....They are who we thought they were! Multiple teams have disappointed so far this season and others have risen out of nowhere to claim...
ListenMahomes v Allen Act 5, Battle of the Birds, and can Cooper Rush pull off the upset? from 2022-10-13T13:00:30
It's Week 6 NFL preview time! Zay breaks down his favorite games to watch this weekend and tries his best to be as unbiased as possible....(didn't work).
ListenTua may need to call it quits, a Cowboys QB controversy, and what in the world is up with Russell Wilson? from 2022-10-06T14:27:06
The Take the Shot duo is back to talk what happened in Week 4 and give a brief preview of some of our favorite Week 5 games. Between the 3-0 Cooper Rush, the Dolphins rushing Tua back (see what ...
ListenNFL Week 2 Review / Week 3 Preview from 2022-09-21T15:22:07
Zay and Teddy discuss how in the world we had 3 epic collapses (and one almost collapse) over the past weekend and what to expect in Week 3 of the NFL season.
ListenNFL Week 2 - Games of the Week from 2022-09-17T17:35:50
We're on to Week 2 of the NFL and there are 4 games that loom large early in the season. First the Buccaneers take on the Saints, will Brady finally get over his regular season slide and get a W...
ListenSUPER BOWL PREDICTIONS from 2022-09-08T16:21:07
Zay and Teddy finish up their predictions for each division and come to the final conclusion of who will win Super Bowl LVII. Check out our first duo episode of the season as we set in stone how...
ListenLas Vegas Raiders 2022 Season Preview from 2022-08-28T16:00:09
After an early exit in the playoffs last year the Raiders have re-loaded and brought in some serious offensive firepower, is Derek Carr the one to lead them to the promise land?
ListenKansas City Chiefs 2022 Season Preview from 2022-08-27T19:10:31
The Chiefs bowed out in the AFC Championship last year but have lost some key pieces, do they have enough firepower to make another deep run?
ListenLos Angeles Chargers 2022 Season Preview from 2022-08-23T19:37:08
After a dismal finish to the 2021 season will the Chargers double down on being choke artists? Or rise to the occasion with Justin Herbert and finally be as good as we think they should be.
ListenLos Angeles Rams 2022 Season Preview from 2022-08-22T22:14:06
Teddy gives his take on the reigning, defending, football champions of the worlddddddd LA Rams. No team has won back to back super bowls since the 2004 & 2005 Patriots, will the Rams be the ...
ListenArizona Cardinals 2022 Season Preview from 2022-08-22T02:00:30
Teddy breaks down how the Cardinals are trying to improve after going out with a whimper in Kyler Murrays first playoff game, is Kliff Kingsbury on the hot seat now?
ListenSeattle Seahawks 2022 Season Preview from 2022-08-21T18:24:29
Zay discusses how the Seahawks will fare post Russell Wilson and why this whole fiasco needs to be put at the feet of Pete Carroll.
ListenSan Francisco 49ers 2022 Season Preview from 2022-08-20T03:08:39
Zay basically talks about how the 49ers are always the bridesmaid but never the bride....and I heard they have this Trey Lance guy?
ListenMinnesota Vikings 2022 Preview from 2022-08-18T21:50:48
Zay dives into what kind of noise the Vikings will make in the 2022 season and might actually pay Kirk Cousins a compliment or two....he's still trash though.
ListenChicago Bears 2022 Season Preview from 2022-08-16T02:00:43
Teddy breaks down if the Bears have any chance of making a playoff run...or maybe they should start by getting above .500? With Justin Fields could it go either way?
ListenDetroit Lions 2022 Preview (Clips) from 2022-08-15T03:47:12
Zay shares his thoughts on what the Detroit Lions will look like in the 2022 season and why Dan Campbell being a strong presence may be just what this team needs to shed the stink of losing over...
ListenPackers 2022 Preview (Clips) from 2022-08-15T03:32:23
Teddy breaks down what we can expect from the Packers in the 2022 NFL season and if Aaron Rodgers can really keep his dominance in a division that's improved quite a bit from last year.
ListenDON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK from 2022-08-15T03:23:40
Welcome to Take the Shot! We've rebranded and will be giving you new long form content, small audio clips, and interviews for all current and sports topics and start hearing from you the listene...
ListenCOLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TIME from 2021-12-14T17:25:23
Guess who's back...back again....now we're back...tell a friend...
We're back talking about our picks for the college football playoff, the college coaching carousel, and give our revised...
ListenMARCH MADNESS & Is The End of Deshaun Watson Coming? from 2021-03-19T15:54:11
In this episode we first talk about the serious allegations against Deshaun Watson and what they mean. Then we get into a happier topic. MARCH MADNESS. We fill out our bracket for the pod and mo...
ListenTexas Snowvid-21, Brady Being a Goat, Farewell JJ & Carson Wentz from 2021-02-20T16:20:30
Welcome to Teddy's Adventure this week! With the snow taking down mighty Texas, most people without water, power or internet. it was a hell of a week here. Zay was back up with work, I decided t...
ListenThe Super Bowl LV Episode from 2021-02-06T22:03:39
We're back this week with a full Super Bowl episode breaking down the key matchups and some of our favorite prop bets for this Sunday. Teddy goes into a great breakdown of how the battle in the ...
ListenQB Shuffle, SB LV, and The End of Rodgers? from 2021-01-28T20:17:35
Special guest host alert!!!!!! With Zay playing golf in a volcano in Hawaii I'm joined by my good friend Keenan. We dive into the conference championship game and discuss them. ( 31:35) We give ...
ListenHarden is out (good riddance), Alabama rolls, NFL Divisional round preview, and The Bachelor update from 2021-01-16T16:36:55
James Harden is out in Houston, we give our thoughts on the matter. Alabama does what Alabama does, roll tide (15:40). Zay has some issues with Doug Pederson firing and the direction the Eagles ...
ListenAn ugly day for America, College Football Playoff reactions, the NFL Playoffs begin, and a historic day for The Bachelor from 2021-01-09T15:11:35
We start with the topic sweeping America, the break in at the US Capitol Building and response involved in handling it. Then college football is on the docket as the semi finals brought quite a ...
ListenCollege Football Playoff is here! What teams are on the verge of missing the NFL playoffs? And...preseason polls actually suck...like for real from 2021-01-01T00:18:15
Bowl season is in full swing and we review the games so far and our predictions for who will walk away with the championship. Next is the bitter taste as the end of the Eagles season approaches ...
ListenTHE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF IS A JOKE.....Plus The NFL from 2020-12-23T15:50:22
Teddy gives his insight on the final CFP rankings and the bowl season. (17:03) Teddy then dives into a week 15 recap of the NFL with a few shocking upsets! ENJOY & HAPPY HOLIDAYS
ListenThe Shoe Game, The Jalen Hurts Experience, Cyberpunk drama & Hardens' Vegas "Trainers" from 2020-12-18T17:36:58
In the Episode the boys start by discussing (2:30) Florida's CHOKE at the swamp and the now infamous shoe..... Seriously who throws a shoe. The College Football Ranking do not make any sen...
ListenThe Wheels Have Fallen off The (Wentz) Wagon, The Big 10 is Weak, James Harden & CyberPunk! from 2020-12-11T17:31:03
(0:00) The boys give us their weekly update on life. (3:45) They then get into the benching of Carson Wentz, the two major upsets this week ( NYG over Seattle, WFT over Steelers), Teddy rants on...
ListenIs the Wentz Wagon on its Last Wheel? Ohio State Confirmed Not Good? A New Finesse King? and Super Bowl over Grammys from 2020-12-04T19:34
Welcome the boys back after a Thanksgiving break. Zay and Teddy diving into the usual update on life and then they get right into a important topic for Zay. Is Carson Wentz broken? After the Eag...
ListenDJ dominates The Masters, NFL Week 10 Review, and LOCK OF THE WEEK is back! from 2020-11-21T20:01:42
We talk about DJ's dominate performance at The Masters (and Tiger's meltdown). Then move into if we should we be concerned about the Seahawks and their paper thin defense. College football is re...
ListenBETS OF THE WEEKEND #3 from 2020-11-21T16:47:35
Our college football and NFL picks for the weekend of Nov 21st!
ListenNotre Dame is for Real, NFL Merry-go-Round, Florida Chomps Georgia, Westbrook is out on Houston, & Zay Needs a PS5 from 2020-11-14T02:53:56
In this weeks episode Zay and Teddy discuss the Buccs not showing up at home against the Saints (are they the best team in the NFC?), The Bills thrash the Seahawks, Brett Favre talks about Wentz...
ListenElection opinions, The NFL Playoff Picture, and 3 month NBA offseason?? from 2020-11-07T22:51:52
Our full weekly episode on our election thoughts (as of Thursday 11/5) and how on edge the nation really was. We re-visit our NFL playoff predictions at the mid season mark (hint: they ain't the...
ListenBETS OF THE WEEKEND #2 - NFL and College Football from 2020-11-07T17:59:27
Weekend 2, NFL and College Football gambling picks and another LOCK OF THE WEEK!
ListenExcellent Adventure: Election Edition #1 from 2020-11-06T04:13:18
We couldn't help it, we had to weigh in on the election so far. I know, I know, we're a sports and culture podcast but whats affecting our culture now more than this? Take 15 and hear our though...
ListenBETS OF THE WEEKEND #1 - NFL and College Football from 2020-10-24T17:48:05
We're doing our first ever separate bets of the weekend segment, hope ya'll enjoy and get those picks in! And as usual, always gamble responsibly.
ListenDan Quinn is outta there, COVID in college football, and of course...The Bachelorette from 2020-10-17T17:11:59
We go over how the Cowboys season will look with Dak Prescott out. The Eagles and Falcons are going through some things....and betting LOCKS OF THE WEEK! COVID is effecting a specific front offi...
ListenBill O'Brien......YOU'RE FIRED! Eagles in First Place, Falcons in First Place for The Number One Pick from 2020-10-10T18:58:13
In this episode we discuss the firing of Bill O'Brien, the Eagles is first place , the Falcons just all around STINK. Will the Titians ruin the season for everyone? Plus Zay and Teddy's picks of...
ListenANOTHER Falcons Choke Job, Chiefs looks like the Class of the NFL, A Tie, An Upset and a National Sh*tshow from 2020-10-02T13:43:43
(0:15) Zay and Teddy discuss the sad state of their teams ( A TIE REALLY), Chiefs MNF beatdown of the Ravens and the NFL bets of the week ( Please DONT gamble your rent money) (34:35) They discu...
ListenFalcons, Eagles, Texans WE SUCK AGAIN! SEC Football is back baby. PS5 VS Xbox from 2020-09-30T12:52:08
The Boys talk about their NFL teams just completely sucking. The Falcons collapse... what's new... Eagles cant stay healthy... what's new... And Uncle Colin has one of the dumbest takes on Wentz...
ListenThe Return of the NFL, The Same Ole Clippers, and Another Installment of Kanye being Kanye from 2020-09-19T01:59:38
After a short break Zay and Teddy are back with another episode of the podcast. (0:14) We discuss the return of the NFL, Both our teams lackluster performance, our predictions for the season and...
ListenCollege football predictions, NBA playoffs, and can we leave Jay Cutler alone from 2020-09-08T21:36:13
No edits in this episode, you're gettin it raw from the mic! We go into our college football national champion prediction, deep dive into the NBA playoffs with its poor decision making players a...
ListenThe NBA takes a stand, multiple sports leagues shut down due to the shooting of Jacob Blake from 2020-09-01T19:00:05
The sports world shut down this past week due to the death of Jacob Blake. The majority of this short episode is about this and how it's rocked the sports landscape.
ListenPANDEMIC P, Prayers to Ron Rivera, Bayern is Untouchable and WAP! from 2020-08-23T22:58:10
In this Episode Zay and Teddy discuss the unfortunate news of Ron Riveras' Cancer and what did Dan Snyder do in his past life to curse the Washington Football Team. College Football still up in ...
ListenCollege Football conferences are split, NBA Playoffs, and Zay goes on a serious twitter rant from 2020-08-16T18:01:59
We talk shop about how the conferences are handling their college football seasons and who's going to play. We then move into the Astros season and how golf should be in prime time more often (2...
ListenWill College Football be played? The Astros need to get it together, and The Bachelorette is in turmoil from 2020-08-11T22:52:01
This week we talk about the NBA bubble and how we saw the GOAT (maybe not the one you're thinking). Will college football have a season? The MAC has already dropped out, who's next? The Astros a...
ListenSports are back, Release the Kraken, and Taylor Swift droppin albums?? from 2020-08-01T03:22:47
We got some sports back! We both make our NBA predictions, apparently the Kraken is the name of a NHL sports team now?! And Taylor Swift (Teddy's favorite) dropped an album. WHERE A MASK
ListenEntanglements, Washington Can't Win, Kanye Being Kanye from 2020-07-22T15:52:18
On this weeks episode we discuss the Washington Football team sexual misconduct... Surprise! No one remembers anything.. We also discuss the changes in college football, Bubba Wallace, Nick Cann...
ListenUFC, NBA, and Mahomes got PAIDDDDD from 2020-07-17T04:15:19
We discuss the massive contract that Patrick Mahomes got from the Chiefs....or is it really that big? The disappointment of the UFC 251 main event. And the latest on the NBA bubble being formed....
ListenPatriots sign Cam Newton, The Premier League is locked up, and Barstool is doing...well Barstool things from 2020-07-04T02:17:40
In our latest episode before the 4th of July weekend we talk about the latest COVID news in Texas. Barstool thinking they're un-cancelable? The NBA is continuing their path to restarting the lea...
ListenThe leagues are starting up! We share our predictions and news on each one from 2020-06-28T02:16:26
We give our usual COVID update, talk about cheese (apparently it needs to be hot?). The restarts of the MLB and NBA (32:30). Which player in the NBA doesn't have anything to prove (43:46)? How t...
ListenProtests and the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that changed everything from 2020-06-04T16:30:39
We need to talk about what's going on in our country right now. We bring up what we think about the current protests and the events that have occurred after Mr.Floyd's murder. We get deep this e...
ListenThe Last Dance finale and why Dak Prescott is making a bad call from 2020-05-26T23:49:42
We share our thoughts on the final 2 episodes of The Last Dance and the documentary as a whole. Dak Prescott is betting on himself a little too much and may end up broke because of it. And it's ...
ListenBONUS episode: Nelly vs Ludacris from 2020-05-16T20:29:50
We give our predictions on the Nelly vs Ludacris versus battle happening on Saturday, who you think we got?
ListenESPN stole our Top 10, The Last Dance updates, AND KEANU REEVES from 2020-05-15T18:45:08
We discuss ESPN's top 10 NBA players of all time, the latest Last Dance episodes and how Gary Payton still doesn't get the respect he deserves. Then the rabbit hole begins as we debate John Trav...
ListenNFL Schedule release and crazy relationships from 2020-05-08T17:42:34
We talk about the Earl Thomas TMZ story and how we're still team Jay Cutler. We then break down how our NFL teams will fair this season now that the schedule has been released.
Listen3 hours of Legen...............dary from 2020-05-07T18:58:31
We discuss The Last Dance and some of the best basketball players of all time and why we'll always defend the Astros, if you ain't cheatin you aint tryin :)
ListenBrees, Jerseys and Paychecks from 2020-04-10T02:38:25
Some interesting things happened in the sports world this past week. All-decade teams, trades and millionaire's going broke????? We break down how we don't feel sorry for any of em in this episo...
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