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In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio is joined by Brett Herskowtiz of Gotham Sports Network for another edition of Final Grades, Pass/Fail & Extra Credit. Topics include: Fernando Tatis Jr. being forced to apologize for hitting a grand slam, Justin Fields getting over 250K signatures to reinstate the Big Ten football season, Alex Smith being cleared for football activities, Deion Sanders joining Barstool., AMC re-opening with a 15 cent ticket promotion, the cancelling/un-cancelling of the 9/11 tribute in lights and a debate between what is easier: hitting a home run in an MLB game or scoring a goal in an NHL game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew Claudio is joined by Jeremy Cohen of Knicks Film School to preview and predict each matchup in the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs. Topics include: Andrew learning that sunscreen is important, how far this Blazers run can go, the Raptors chances for back-to-back, the Lakers chances for an early exit, what happens next for the 76ers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, before the playoffs begin next week, Andrew Claudio is joined by Alex Wolfe of Locked On Knicks and Sports Illustrated for a FINAL COUNTDOWN of their top 3 losers of the NBA bubble through the first 8 qualifying games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, before the playoffs begin next week, Andrew Claudio is joined by Alex Wolfe of Locked On Knicks and Sports Illustrated for a FINAL COUNTDOWN of their top 3 biggest winners of the NBA bubble through the first 8 qualifying games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio is joined by Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network for another edition of Final Grades, Pass/Fail and Extra Credit. Topics include: Andrew's trip to L&B's Spamoni Garden, the A's/Astros brawl, the quality of the NBA bubble, the possibility of football in the fall, the resurgence of Carmelo Anthony and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report to talk about his new podcast 'Weitzman Can't Jump", which led to a conversation about the all-time greatest basketball movies. Then, they give a Final Review of his book "Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports" where topics include Sam Hinkie's legacy, the merits of tanking, Joel Embiid's work ethic (or lack thereof) and much more. Finally, after discovering that they're both long-suffering Mets fans, they recap this weekend's drama with Yoenis Cepsedes and the most recent low point for the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score... following an emergency medical procedure (listen for more details, I promise I'm ok!), Andrew Claudio decides to take you on a trip down memory lane with a few highlights from his old show "Nothing But Knicks" with his former co-host, Jeremy Cohen.RUNDOWN (including original air dates):1/31/19 - Kristaps Porzingis trade REACTION7/1/20 - KD & Kyrie sign with Brooklyn REACTION6/26/19 - Chris Herring of FiveThirtyEight on his new book, "Blood on the Hardwood: The Flagrant History of the 1990's Knicks" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio is joined by Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network for another edition of Final Grades, Pass or Fail & Extra Credit. Topics includeFinal Grades: 14 Marlins players/coaches test positive for COVID-19 Barstool President Dave Portnoy interviews President Trump Pass/Fail: Jamal Adams traded to the Seahawks Knicks hire Tom Thibodeau Lou Williams visits Magic City Joe Rogan: “Video games are a waste of time” “The Conjuring” Extra Credit:“I have a joke...but” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew Claudio opens the show with a few thoughts on baseball's new playoff format and the decision to announce it 4 hours before the season started. Then, Steve Angelovich of Gotham Sports Network returns to make official predictions of each division for the 2020 MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew Claudio is joined by Bernard Ozarowski of Loud & Clear Reviews to break down the new film on Hulu starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and JK Simmons, "Palm Springs". They also discuss what they'd do in a "stuck in a time loop" scenario, the career of Sanberg, the underrated Milioti, where this film ranks in the all-time "stuck in a time loop" rankings, the current state of the industry during the pandemic and the best films of 2020 that they've seen so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew Claudio is joined by Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network for another edition of Final Grades to discuss the NFL's lack of preparation, the NBA bubble, sports without fans and the San Francisco Giants being the first to have players kneel for the anthem in 2020 (12:20). Then, in a new segment called "Pass or Fail", they discuss the Washington Post story on the Washington football team, Howard Beck's recent article on James Dolan, Marco Rubio's tribute to John Lewis, Chris Wallace's sitdown with President Trump and the case for "The Dark Knight" being the greatest superhero movie of all time (30:18). Finally, for extra credit, they take the recent screenshot of Will Smith and go through recent moments in sports, Tv and movies that made them feel just like him (51:18).. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew Claudio opens the show with a recap of his experience getting tested for COVID-19. Then, in another edition of Final Grades, Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network joins to discuss the Washington Redskins name change, Adrian Wojnarowski (better believe I googled this) getting suspended by ESPN, Will & Jada creating Kardashian levels of drama/intrigue & more. Finally, Jeremy Cohen of Knicks Film School reunites with his old Nothing But Knicks partner to discuss the NBA playoffs, possible legitimate NBA champions & his recent article emphasizing the importance of speaking against anti-semitism.If you're interested in getting tested for COVID-19, click here: https://www.health.ny.gov/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew is first joined by Joe DeMayo of SNY to discuss everything going on with the sale of the New York Mets, as well as the MLB restart, the universal DH, the campaign to bring back the black jerseys & more (3:30). Then, Bryan Wojtanik returns for another edition of Final Draft as the two Hamilton fanatics take turns drafting their 10 favorite songs from the award winning show (31:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew Claudio opens the show with his thoughts on the recent anti-Semitic posts from DeSean Jackson on Instagram involving quotes from Adolph Hitler (2:40). Then, in another edition of Final Grades, he is joined by Brett Herskowtiz of Gotham Sports Network to discuss Patrick Mahomes' signing the biggest contract in sports history, the best case scenario for baseball/sports returning, the most recent rise of cancel culture and more (9:40). Finally, with Hamilton: The Film hitting Disney Plus, Pete Tedone of the Disney Magic Hour Podcast stops by to review the film, list/highlight the best moments and discuss this show's lasting legacy in the history of live theater (50:17).DISNEY MAGIC HOUR:Episode #210 - Beauty and the Beast featuring Introduction by Don Hahn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-210-beauty-beast-featuring-introduction-by-don-hahn/id1001768299?i=1000477200706Episode #209 - Star Wars Films Ranked: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dmh-ep-209-star-wars-films-ranked/id1001768299?i=1000476488992 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio opens with his thoughts on the few vocal mask-deniers that have gone viral on the internet lately (5:00). Then, in a new segment called "Final Grades", he is joined by Brett Herskowitz of Gotham Sports Network to discuss Cam Newton signing with the Patriots, Bubba Wallace/NASCAR's week in the spotlight, baseball's potential return and the rise of COVID cases in Florida (11:05). Finally, Jon Macri of Knicks Film School and Sports Illustrated returns for another new segment called "Final Review", which features a recap of the latest episode of ESPN Backstory which gave an in-depth look at "The Decision", followed by their own personal recollections and reflections of the NBA summer of 2010 (52:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) opens the show with his thoughts on Kyrie Irving and the concerns he voiced on Sunday night around a potential NBA restart (3:44). Then, he is joined by Steve Angelovich (@Angelsteve89) of Gotham Sports Network to discuss the latest ESPN 30 for 30 "Long Gone Summer", the Hall-of-Fame credentials of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, the current state of baseball and their all-time favorite 30 for 30 documentaries (10:52). Finally, he welcomes back Brian Lloyd (@imBrianLloyd) and Bryan Wojtanik (@AverageWoj) for the first ever "VOD Auction Draft" where the three of them will take turns bidding on a different movie whose release date has been delayed by COVID-19 and (hypothetically) awarding each winning bid with the chance to rent that movie On Demand for the weekend (51:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score, we continue and conclude our Best of the Decade series with the top 10 Disney movies from 2010-2019. Joining Andrew for this episode is his cousin and host of The Disney Magic Hour Podcast, Melyssa Tedone.Mentioned in the open, here are a few different petitions, GoFundMe's or organizations I'd like to highlight in you are interested:Ways You Can Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#8 Can't Wait: https://8cantwait.org/Justice for George Floyd: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd?recruited_by_id=521aa340-a5e6-11ea-ae2a-19b6da9b9af9&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initialJustice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_22077589_en-US%3Av4&recruiter=922278782&recruited_by_id=42ffd030-fc4e-11e8-b8ed-ab3be7e880c8&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abiA list of small businesses now rebuilding: https://twitter.com/HYDERABADDlE/status/1267328680037986306 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew begins by sharing his thoughts on the recent protests that have led to riots after the murder of George Floyd was caught on camera in Minneapolis. Then, he welcomes his buddy "Fitz" back on to discuss what NBA twitter has been arguing about since The Last Dance ended, specifically Paul Pierce excluding Lebron from his top 5 all-time and Kendrick Perkins leaving the Warriors off his all-time teams list. Finally, Michael Stahl - author of the new biography "Big Sexy: Bartolo Colon In His Owns" - stops by to discuss his new book, meeting Bartolo, the infamous home run, the Jose Fernandez game and more!As mentioned at the top of the pod, here is an extensive list if you are interested in donated your money and/or learning more about the different injustices people fight everyday (h/t to Ria & Fran from Bartsool for putting this list together)George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydMinnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/Reclaim The Block: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/homeCampaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/Unicorn Riot: https://unicornriot.ninja/Know Your Rights Camp: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/Fair Fight: https://fairfight.com/The Committee to Protect Journalists: https://cpj.org/For further resources including movies, books, TV shows, etc. visit: goodgoodgood.co/anti-racism-resourcesMore ways to help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) is joined by Alex Wolfe (@thealexwolfe) and Jon Macri (@JCMacriNBA) of Sports Illustrated for another "Best of the Decade" countdown. In what is surely the longest episode yet, they put on their capes and count down the top 10 superhero movies of the last 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Final Score, Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) is joined by Kevin Scott (@Kevin_K_Scott) of the Films On Tap Podcast to first react to the breaking news that a long-rumored Zack Snyder version of Justice League is not only real but coming to HBO Max in 2021. Then, they recap parts 9-10 of "The Last Dance" before going through the list of essential participants and deciding who are the biggest winner and losers of the docuseries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices