It&#39;s the best sports podcast that you&#39;ve never heard of. Join Frank Cervarich, Mary Catherine Curran, Chloe Mikala, Greg Twomey, and Matt Sparacino every week as they break down all of the most important topics in the NBA and beyond. Smash that play button and join the crew!

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What&#39;s that rumble in the distance? Is it Godzilla x Kong? No - it&#39;s the rumble of playoff basketball! It&#39;s been a wild week of basketball, and Frank, Chloe, and Matt are here to recap all of the action across the league, including Jamal Murray&#39;s buzzer beater, the Knicks/Sixers, and much much more. Smash that play button and let&#39;s jam!

2024 NBA Playoffs - Round 1 Pops Off!

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The 2024 NBA Playoffs are here, and the gang is all here to discuss! Join us, along with Steve Stevenson, as we discuss the final standings of the season, the Team USA roster, Doc Rivers, and the WNBA draft. We also announce our winner of the bracket challenge. Taste! Smash that play button and let&#39;s get the party started! 08:00 - 1st Quarter / NBA Playoff Preview (East) ➡️20:00 - 2nd Q / NBA Playoff Preview (West) ⬅️35:00 - 3rd Q / March Madness Bracket Winners 🏀38:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

2024 NBA Playoffs Preview

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It&#39;s 3:20 bro! Frank, MC, and G2 gather together this week to recap the NCAA women&#39;s tournament. They also look ahead to the WNBA draft, and are joined by special guest Batman who gives his pick for the NCAA men&#39;s tournament champion. We also discuss who the most attractive Batman is, and much much more. It&#39;s a really good one. Slap the play button and join in the fun! 04:00 - 1st Quarter / Batman Fuckability Rankings 🦇08:00 - 2nd Q / March Madness Recap 🏀29:00 - 3rd Q / Special Guest❓35:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩 Follow our hosts on Instagram: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/itismarycatherine/" rel="nofollow">Mary Catherine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chloe_mikala/" rel="nofollow">Chloe</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/g2dot/" rel="nofollow">Greg</a></li><li>Matt</li></ul> Also: Frank &amp; Sense is here! <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5eiXrySTqodB38ytXiGVbt?si=db84b86919954d84" rel="nofollow">follow to the podcast here on Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frank-sense/id1549803090" rel="nofollow">subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://www.frankandsense.io/" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a>. The newsletter has lots of cool stuff from the Hoops Crew, so you don&#39;t want to miss it!

NCAA Women's Tournament Recap (with special guest Batman)

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The good time boys are here! Matt, Greg, and Frank are here to talk the first week of March Madness, MLB Opening Day, and (for some reason) a lot about Kenan Thompson. Other topics include the Capital City Go Go, tax advice, commercials, and Larry Nerd. It&#39;s the SNL of podcasts. Smash that play button, and prepare for your knees to be sore, because you&#39;ll be slapping them so hard from laughing so much! Also: Frank &amp; Sense is here! Please <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5eiXrySTqodB38ytXiGVbt?si=db84b86919954d84" rel="nofollow">follow to the podcast here on Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frank-sense/id1549803090" rel="nofollow">subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://www.frankandsense.io/" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a>. The newsletter has updates from the Hoops Crew, and you don&#39;t want to miss it! 08:00 - 1st Quarter / Cap City Go-Go 🥁17:30 - 2nd Q / NCAA March Madness 🏀34:30 - 3rd Q / NBA Standings 🪑52:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

Stand Up or Sit Down

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Greg and Frank are on the pod today to make very serious predictions for March Madness. They fill out a men&#39;s and women&#39;s bracket, and the challenge is on to see if one of our listeners can Beat The Hoops Crew with a chance to win a fabulous prize. <a href="https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaaw-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2geydkmrzgazda===?invited-by=ivxhi4tzhiytkobqgi3diojz&pool-join-key=9j99q1vg5sh0cwvf54nyfy8dzj79sx3l&sender-role=mha6ncawghe2r8&ttag=FF24_lk_cbssports_cbb_wbpm_copySetupInvite&via-medium=copy" rel="nofollow">Click here to join the women&#39;s bracket!</a><a href="https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2geydeobygizts===?invited-by=ivxhi4tzhiytknrrg43tiojy&pool-join-key=cmg6k6x8s8uldfw7ed9n90o585js1tqb&sender-role=mladnkasggefrl&ttag=FF24_lk_cbssports_cbb_bpm_copySetupInvite&via-medium=copy" rel="nofollow">Click here to join the men&#39;s bracket!</a> All of the picks that we make on this episode are right, and our brackets are perfect. Listen to your heart, look at the criteria, and join us for this season of Madness! Also: Frank &amp; Sense is here! Please <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5eiXrySTqodB38ytXiGVbt?si=db84b86919954d84" rel="nofollow">follow to the podcast here on Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frank-sense/id1549803090" rel="nofollow">subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://www.frankandsense.io/" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a>. The newsletter will have updates from the Hoops Crew, so you don&#39;t want to miss it! 05:30 - 1st Half / NCAA Men’s Bracket 🏀30:00 - 2nd Half / NCAA Women’s Bracket 🏀43:30 - Crunch Time / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

Mamma Mia! It's March Madness Time!

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Hi, my name is Frank, and I&#39;m a Wizards fan. This week, I am joined by Greg Twomey, Matt Sparacino, and special guest Mike Sparacino to discuss our beloved dysfunctional Washington Wizards in a group therapy session. Topics include the current state of play, our future outlook, an update on the arena in Potomac Yard, and much more. Plus, we discuss drinks, Greg does a DC crime report, and Matt makes a very special announcement regarding his candidacy for DC mayor in 2026. Smash that play button and join the Poole party! 08:00 - 1st Quarter / Wizards Therapy 😭37:30 - 2nd Q / Potomac Yard Update 🏗️58:30 - 3rd Q / Game! 🧩1:10:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

Washington Wizards Group Therapy (w/ Mike Sparacino)

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We are marching in to March, and ever closer to Madness. This week, the gang gets stuck in the permafrost as we watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOBJmhh5EGc" rel="nofollow">Jimmy Butler&#39;s Fall Out Boy video</a>. We also talk about the NBA standings, Russell Wilson, and much more. Take a stand and take a listen to the best sports podcast you&#39;ve never heard of. Get on in here! Also: Frank &amp; Sense is here! Please <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5eiXrySTqodB38ytXiGVbt?si=db84b86919954d84" rel="nofollow">follow to the podcast here on Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frank-sense/id1549803090" rel="nofollow">subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://www.frankandsense.io/" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a>. The newsletter will have updates from the Hoops Crew, so you don&#39;t want to miss it! 07:00 - 1st Quarter / Fallout Boy feat. Heat Wentz 🔥15:00 - 2nd Q / Game! 🧩21:00 - 3rd Q / Western Conference Standings ⬅️32:30 - 4th Q / Eastern Conference Standings ➡️47:00 - Crunch Time / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

Heat Wentz

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This episode rules. There is full chaos on the pod - people come and go and you&#39;re along for the ride. The crew discusses hockey, the Clippers rebrand, Magneto, and a University of Maryland uniform from 10 years ago. We also discuss the Wake Forest fans storming the court, and the Heat/Pels fight. It&#39;s a jam packed episode will have you signing &#34;O Canada&#34;! Smash that play button and get on in here! Also: Frank &amp; Sense is here! Please <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5eiXrySTqodB38ytXiGVbt?si=db84b86919954d84" rel="nofollow">follow to the podcast here on Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frank-sense/id1549803090" rel="nofollow">subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://www.frankandsense.io/" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a>. The newsletter will have updates from the Hoops Crew, so you don&#39;t want to miss it!

Malice at the Smoothie King

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Happy President&#39;s Day! I hope you spent your holiday like Guy Fieri: sucking on an unlit cigar. This week, MC gives Matt and Frank a full rundown on all things NBA All Star Weekend. The gang discusses <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39555539/nba-all-star-weekend-2024-kicks" rel="nofollow">cool shoes</a>, restaurants that different players should open, and much much more. Plus, Frank makes a huge announcement: Frank &amp; Sense is here! Please <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5eiXrySTqodB38ytXiGVbt?si=db84b86919954d84" rel="nofollow">follow to the podcast here on Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frank-sense/id1549803090" rel="nofollow">subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://www.frankandsense.io" rel="nofollow">sign up for the newsletter here</a>. The newsletter will have updates from the Hoops Crew, so you don&#39;t want to miss it! 06:00 - Tip Off / Frank’s Big Announcement!09:30 - 1st Half / MC’s All Star Recap ⭐️42:00 - 2nd Half / NBA Stretch Run Predictions 🏀57:30 - Crunch Time / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

2024 NBA All Star Weekend Recap

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How bout that big game, eh? Chloe, G2, Matt, and Frank are here to talk all things Super Bowl LVIII, including: Usher, Block Purdy, The Ted Hot Chili Peppers, and the concept of time! Plus, we rank the Super Bowls from the last ten years and the halftime shows from the last ten years. So make like a Robert Kennedy commercial at the Super Bowl and get on in here! 12:30 - 1st Half / Super Bowl 58 Recap 🏈43:30- 2nd Half / Super Bowl Halftime Show Rankings 🎤1:07:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

The 2024 Super Bowl Recap, Plus Ranking the Super Bowls/Halftime Shows

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THIS IS A SILY EPISODE. You have been warned! We are back for our signature breakdown of the big game, and we are joined by friend of the show Kyra Corradin who shares her annual Costume Review of the Super Bowl. We make our picks for the game, we discuss peeing your pants, sexual awakenings, and Montgomery Ward. It&#39;s an instant classic. Zoom on in here!

The 2024 Super Bowl Spectacular (w/ Kyra Corradin)

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Nice. It&#39;s a very special episode, and the gang is all here! Beep beep, vroom vroom. This week, we talk about the NFL championship games, Coach Brian, and Ulysses S. Grant. We also take a trip to Madame Chloe&#39;s Football Astrology Tent. Other topics include Usher&#39;s set list and Draymond Green. Goo goo ga ga!

EPISODE 69

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It&#39;s turbo time! Break out the t-shirt cannons and buckle up. It&#39;s another episode of the Hoops Crew, and it&#39;s a doozy! We talk about the NFL playoffs, and we talk about our ten picks for the Quiet as Kept All Stars. We also talk Detroit style pizza, the other Hoops Crew, and the gang makes a shocking announcement about the coach of the Chicago Bears. It&#39;s a truly delightful episode. Get on in here, y&#39;all! 17:00 - 1st Quarter / The Chlo Zone 💁🏽‍♀️23:00 - 2nd Q / NFL Playoffs 🏈41:30 - 3rd Q / NBA Quiet as Kept 🏀56:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hoopscrewpod/" rel="nofollow">Follow us on Instagram</a>!

Quiet as Kept

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Super wildcard weekend! All star voting! QB tiers! A voicemail from Chloe! Booing Jerry Krause&#39;s widow! A confession from Frank! This episode has it all. It&#39;s a jumbo slice episode of Hoops Crew this week, and we made it with extra love just for you. Smash that play button and get to listening! 08:00 - 1st Quarter / NFL Playoffs 🏈40:00 - 2nd Q / NBA Check In 🎉1:05:00 - 3rd Q / Hoops Crew All-Star Ballot ✔️1:23:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

The Biggest L of All

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Happy Brand New-uary! It&#39;s the first episode of 2024, and we open by looking back on our 2023 resolutions. We also debrief a wild end to the fantasy football season, and we look ahead to 2024 by calling what is in and what is out. Spoiler alert: Paul Giamatti and Facebook are IN. It&#39;s the best episode of the year, so far! Join us, why don&#39;t ya? 09:00 - 1st Quarter / Fantasy Therapy 🏈16:00 - 2nd Q / 2023 Resolutions Recap 🎉36:00 - 3rd Q / In-N-Out 2024 ⬅️➡️59:45 - 4th Q / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

In and Out 2024

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Happy Hondadays! It&#39;s our last episode of 2023, and Matt, Chloe, and Frank are here to provide a look back on Week 15 of the NFL season, as well as a look back on the hoopers and poopers of the year of our Lorde 2023. It&#39;s our first ever award show! Topics include a lengthy discussion of Draymond Green, as well as an unexpected nomination for the Pope. Frank also has a colossal and embarrassing brain fart, sort of like when John Travolta said Adele Dazeem! It&#39;s a great episode and you&#39;re great for listening. ALSO: Our very own Chloe Mikala has been nominated by the Chicago Reader for best stand up comic, and her comedy group My Best Friend is Black is also nominated for best comedy show. If you have a minute, <a href="https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2023-ballot/?mc_cid=9aeff13abc&utm_campaign=9aeff13abc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_12_11_11_14&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Chicago+Reader&utm_term=0_afe4034d69-9aeff13abc-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D#//" rel="nofollow">vote here</a> to show her some love!

The 2023 Hoopers and Poopers of the Year

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Huge news broke this week that our beloved Washington Wizards and Capitals are planning to move to Potomac Yard in Virginia in the not so distant future, breaking the hearts of many fans in the process. Frank, Greg, Matt, and special guest Mike Sparacino gathered on a late night call to discuss how we got here, what happened, and how we&#39;re feeling. We talk about the culture of basketball in DC, and the impact of the move on the community of the city. We share some history about Abe Pollin, Washington vs DC, MD and DC vs VA, and Greg shares live crime updates as he drives through the city. Frank also shares his perspective on the DC sports misery index, ranking which fanbase is most miserable right now. It&#39;s the best DC sports episode that you haven&#39;t listened to yet. Get on in here.

EMERGENCY POD: Stomp the Potomac Yard (w/ Mike Sparacino)

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Get on your feet! Get up and make this podcast happen! Matt, Greg, and Frank are here to talk all of the important issues, such as Jaxon de Ville and swine flu. They also share thoughts on fantasy football as we head into the playoffs, and they make picks for the in-season tournament. We also get a voicemail from friend of the show Isaac! What are you waiting for? Get up and make this podcast happen!

Get on Your Feet

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In this episode Matt and Frank do the unimaginable - they drink ten beers. We discuss strategy on how to drink ten beers in one day, the odds that Frank falls asleep, new poses for the national anthem, and the new Steelers offensive coordinator, Chloe Mikala. We shotgun beers on air, we talk about gambling, and we react to Carrie Underwood live on air. It&#39;s the episode that will have you high fiving all over the place. This is our legacy. #TenBeerSunday 00:30 - 1st Quarter / Ten Beer Sunday 🍺08:00 - 2nd Q / Beers 1-6 🍻18:30 - 3rd Q / Beers 7-9 🍻30:00 - 4th Q / The Final Beer 🍺

Ten Beer Sunday

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We&#39;re back y&#39;all! The gang is all here! We talk about lots of important stuff, such as the bar Seacrets in Ocean City. We also listen to a sped up version of the theme song that honestly rips. Then we talk about Tyler Pickett and Charlie Villanuevo. We check in about the Commanders a year after the potential sale was announced, and Frank does some fantasy therapy. Then, we wrap up our game of Art, Fart, or Shart with the definitive rankings of <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/nba-debuts-in-season-tournament-courts-for-all-30-teams" rel="nofollow">the NBA In-Season Tournament courts</a>. Come spray away with us! 10:30 - 1st Half / Chlo Zone Week 10 🏈31:30 - 2nd Half / Art, Fart or Shart 🎨1:05:00 - Crunch Time / Hoopers &amp; p00pers 💩

Art, Fart, or Shart (Part 2)

It's the best sports podcast that you've never heard of. Join Frank Cervarich, Mary Catherine Curran, Chloe Mikala, Greg Twomey, and Matt Sparacino every week as they break down all of the most important topics in the NBA and beyond. Smash that play button and join the crew!