The Playbook #19 04/03/24 - It's time for the Final Countdown as the Final Four is upon us. Providence Journal Sports Writer Bill Koch joins the show as as take a look at the the two Final Four match-ups coming up. How about Dan Hurley? Is he moving onto greener pastures or will he stick with the Huskies? The two of us also discuss some Bryant roster changes and the wonderful world of the transfer portal.
The Boston Red Sox are up for discussion as we examine the hot start they are off to this season. After splitting with Seattle and sweeping Oakland, can they continue this hot start to find themselves on a magical run this season? Does management actually know what they're doing? We discuss all this and more here on The Playbook.
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I'm Dunn With Sports 04/03/24 - For this week's presentation of I'm Dunn With Sports, Erik kick it off with the Providence Bruins winning 2 of out 3 on their week of matchups while clinching their 10th Playoff berth in 12 years to be in contention to win their 1st Calder Cup since 1999 and also previews their weekend series with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Rochester Americans. Next, Erik goes to the Boston B's as they also won 2 out of 3 and clinched their 4th consecutive postseason berth and their 7th in 8 years while looking at their VERY TOUGH month of April right before the Playoffs.
After that, Erik goes to the Celtics who got shocked earlier in the week blowing a 30 point lead to lose to then getting upset TWICE by the SAME TEAM being the Atlanta Hawks while rebounding HUGELY against the New Orleans Pelicans. FINALLY, Erik wraps it up with the Red Sox kicking off their 2024 Regular Season who actually didn't do too shabby by splitting their 4 games of the new year with the Mariners giving off some definite positives in the beginning of a very long season and says goodbye for 1 week as enjoys a well deserved spring break for all at WBOB The Rotunda #409 03/27/24 - This is a fun episode with a little bit of everything - from rehashing the UN attempt at a Gaza cease fire and its ramifications, to extreme weather and the possibility of a 32 hour work week - could we all be more productive with permanent three day weekends?
And since we are right in the thick of March Madness and the start of MLB Opening Day, I'm talking about the idea of expending the NCAA field, and also - what to make of the potential blockbuster revelations with Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter? Come check this out, and leave a listen and a like!! The Playbook #18 03/27/24 - It's a sweet episode of The Playbook as we take an in depth look at this year's Sweet 16. The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee only selected three Big East teams to be in this year's tournament, and all three of them have made it to the Sweet 16. With some big obstacles set for these teams, what will they all have to do to make it to the Elite 8?
We also examine and pick apart the new NFL rule changes. Do you like the new kickoff rules for next season? What on earth is a hip drop tackle and why is it being done away with. And from football to fútbol, we take a look at the brand new Rhode Island soccer team: Rhode Island FC. What do they need to do this weekend to remain undefeated and gain their first victory? We discuss all this and more here on The Playbook. I'm Dunn With Sports 03/27/24 - For this week's presentation of I'm Dunn With Sports, Erik breaks down the Providence Bruins getting the broom which means SWEPT by losing to the Charlotte Checkers in Overtime and to the Syracuse Crunch in the Shootout while looking at their road trip with the Hershey Bears, Utica Comets, and a rematch with the Crunch to finish the week and where they stand on their Playoff Tracker. Next, Erik goes to the Boston side with the B's losing 2 out of 3 on their week which was a blowout loss to the Rangers and a very close loss to the Flyers after putting an ass-whooping on the Senators and looking at their VERY IMPORTANT matchups with the Panthers, Lightning, and Capitals.
After that, Erik has to break down the Celtics in TWO PARTS LOL! Part 1: Their wins at home which was a blowout victory over the Pistons and a down to the last second win over the Bucks as well as ANOTHER BLOWOUT over the Pistons! But Part 2: Extending the winning streak to 9 over the Bulls and how the Celtics blew a 30 POINT LEAD AND LOST to the Hawks thus stopping their 9 game winning streak DEAD IN ITS TRACKS! Finally, Erik actually has RED SOX NEWS and gives a MASSIVE update on honoring the late and GREAT Tim Wakefield as well as 2004 legend Trot Nixon, 2007 legends Dustin Pedroia and Jonathan Papelbon being inducted into the Sox's 2024 Hall Of Fame! Undercover Blues #154 3/25/24 - Chuck Finley here and we're bringing you Blues and news you can use all the time. This week we have something different for everybody. It’s an offer you can’t refuse. “Undercover Blues Backstage” is a new segment we are bringing to you. This week our “Backstage” guest is Tinsley Ellis and he will be telling us about his new release “The Naked Truth”. Chickenbone Slim is our musical guest and we will be hearing tracks from his latest effort. Join us Monday nights at 9PM for the best in music and entertainment on Undercover Blues 990WBOB.com. If you missed the show don’t worry, catch our past casts from all our great hosts. And don’t forget, if you missed F-Bomb Friday you can still donate online. With your help we managed to raise over $2,000.00. Share the love today Cancer doesn’t discriminate.
I'm Dunn With Sports 03/20/24 - For this week's presentation of I'm Dunn With Sports, Erik starts off with PATRIOTS news for the first time since January with the Offseason beginning for the 2024 NFL Season and he breaks down the acquisitions, departures, and new arrivals as well as how much they were signed for and how long their duration is with the Pats.
Next, Erik goes to the Providence Bruins splitting ANOTHER weekend but THIS time with the Lehigh High Valley Phantoms and he breaks down a loss and Shootout win from their tilts as well as looking ahead to their weekend series with the Charlotte Checkers and Syracuse Crunch. After that, Erik goes to the Boston side and breaks down the B's taking 2 out of 3 from their week with an OVERTIME win over the Montreal Canadiens and a down to the wire beater over the Philadelphia Flyers after getting blown out by the St. Louis Blues. Finally, Erik wraps this up with the Celtics extending their winning streak to 5 and showing DOMINANCE personified as they get closer to the Playoffs by breaking down their wins over the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, and Washington Wizards. The Rotunda #408 03/20/24 - Trigger warning: Assault and rape
Keith Smith, author of Men in My Town, joins the show in the third segment to share his story of being beaten, abducted, and raped by a stranger, and the trauma that caused. This is a difficult segment, but necessary listening for any parent. He will be discussing things that can be done to protect our children and also, what to do if a child has already been victimized. This episode also deals with the recent decision to rebuild part of the I-195 bridge in Rhode Island, and how things could have gotten this bad? As if that's not enough, we touch on a chilling comment by a presidential candidate about social media. Please be sure to click though, listen and leave a like. The Playbook #17 03/20/24 - It's MADNESS in the studio tonight as we talk all things NCAA March Madness tonight on The Playbook. We are joined by Thomas Harkness of the Vault Network at the bottom of the hour to examine the Madness. What happened to the Providence Friars? How about those Duquesne Dukes and their attempt to go on a run this March? Can Vermont find a way to play their kind of basketball and upset Duke?
We also are joined by Scott Rotondo to talk a bit about Crush Cancer and our quest to do just that. And as always, Scott does what he does best by complaining and complaining about the Providence Friars and how they're season ended. We discuss all this Madness and more here on The Playbook. Undercover Blues #153 3/13/24 - Chuck Finley here and we're bringing you fresh Blues and news you can use all the time. This week I have a two-for-one deal you can’t refuse. I’ll be playing music from the album “Sweet Release” featuring Reese Wynans (formerly from Double Trouble) and some of his very talented friends. Back this week is “What's New In The Blues” with Black Country Communion (featuring Joe Bonamassa) and Robert Jon and The Wreck (Both are part of Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman label). Join us Monday nights at 9PM for the best in music and entertainment on Undercover Blues 990WBOB.com. If you missed the show don’t worry, catch our past casts from all our great hosts. And don’t forget, if you missed F-Bomb Friday you can still donate online. With your help we managed to raise over $2,000.00. Share the love today Cancer doesn’t discriminate.
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