Earnestly Speaking Podcast

Congratulations to Aaron Judge. But Barry Bonds is still the real home run king. The MLB playoffs are here. On the the debut of Mikey B’s Corner we discuss his NFL Week 5 Top Ten/Bottom Five Power Rankings, who’s the most disappointing team in the NFL so far, Steelers quarterback carousel, Home-Run King debate: Barry Bonds or Aaron Judge, MLB Playoff predictions and how much he’s looking forward to WWE Extreme Rules this weekend.So when the hell did everyone turn on Russell Wilson? QOTW: With Cooper Rush at 4-0 as starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, should there be a quarterback controversy once Dak Prescott is set to return? My Week 5 NFL Best Bets Zack ‘The Degenerate’ joins to pick the Week 5 slate against the spread in EJ vs. The Degenerate Sounds like Tom Brady and Gisele are really headed for a divorce. Blake Bortles retires. So does Cole Beasley. Review - Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (Episode 9)2008 Redeem Team documentary drops on Netflix this weekend. Kane debuted in the WWE 25

On this episode Boston sports and wrestling enthusiast Danny G. joins me to discuss the following: The Ime Udoka scandal The New England Patriots recent struggles The underwhelming Boston Red Sox Whether he’s looking forward to this weekend WWE Extreme RulesThe ongoing drama in AEW Earnestly Speaking: THE BLOG http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christianSubscribe to my wrestling podcast ‘TAKE THREE WRESTLING’ https://anchor.fm/take3wrestlingLogo design created by Lauren Christian

Sorry for putting this episode a tad later than I wanted. Some more podcast content shake up. Nothing bad. Just different.There’s plenty of really good teams in the NFL. No great ones at this time. But that’s part of the fun. Tua ruled out for Week 5 vs. the NY Jets My Week 5 NFL Top Ten/Bottom 5 Rankings The NY Mets meltdown in Atlanta over the weekend really depressed me. But I am not a bit surprised. It’s the Mets. That’s life as a hardcore fan. Tyler Herro secures the bag to the tune of 4 years, $130 millionChris Jericho says he doesn’t care about WWE. But yet he can’t stop talking about the WWE. Kanye West is starving for attention and the media has once again played themselves in doing so. Publix wings are grossly overrated. I rather stick to air frying mine. MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! Coming soon! Check me out every Tuesday night talking football on the Huddle Up Podcast LIVE at 8pm EST on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc https://anchor.fm/huddle-up-podcastFollow Earnestly Speaking on Social WEBSITEh

Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game joins me to discuss the following:-Problem with John Harbaugh going for it on 4th down in the Ravens loss to the Bills on Sunday.-Is the NFC East back? -Early MVP candidates-Coach of the year (so far) -Select coaches possibly on the hot seat -Contenders/Pretenders: Playoff editionWatch this episode here https://youtu.be/ody7uXgK9bEFollow Earnestly Speaking on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMediaCheck out my wrestling podcast ‘Take Three Wrestling’ https://anchor.fm/take3wrestling

It’s my 1a/1b favorite podcast of the year. So of course I bring on my guys Zack ‘The Degenerate’ and Kris ‘The Professor’ Krizmanic as we once again prognosticate all 30 NBA teams Las Vegas win probabilities. Watch this episode https://youtu.be/A_Grj4Y9ZngFollow Earnestly Speaking on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMediaSubscribe to TAKE THREE WRESTLING https://anchor.fm/take3wrestling

Hurricane Ian has arrived This weekend’s college football slate is really intriguingThe Dallas Cowboys right now is still a playoff team. The Lamar Jackson narrative is beyond annoying.We have poll results for the most impressive 3-0 team. EJ’s Week 4 Best Bets Kyrie Irving says his anti-vax position last season cost him $100 million in potential salary. NBA 2022-23 Over/Under episode is done and dropping on the feed soon. REVIEW - Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (Episode 8)Skip and Shannon: Undisputed is borderline unwatchable. One year later, Stephen A. Smith did the right thing in shaking up ESPN First Take.Check out my appearance on the Rob The Genius podcast from last week. We talked strictly politics. Productive conversation. https://anchor.fm/rob-bonnette/episodes/An-Earnest-Conversation-e1o84raMERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! Coming soon! Follow Earnestly Speaking on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/U

The NY Giants are who I thought they were More impressive 3-0 team: Eagles or Dolphins?Tua vs. Herbert I may take a break from gambling on the NFL. Too much chaos. I’m really feeling Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football.The NFL Pro Bowl is no more.Lesson learned from Ime Udoka situationNBA Over/Under podcast scheduled this weekIt’s the final week of the baseball season.Does AEW have too many belts?Rihanna announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer in 2023Metallica is coming back to South Florida in NovemberCliff Burton passed away 36 years ago today. MERCHANDISING! MERCHANDISING! Coming soon! Follow Earnestly Speaking on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMedia

Can the Buffalo Bills run the table?The Eagles have the inside track on the #1 seed in the NFC. Top 5: Most disappointing teams in the NFL so far EJ’s Week 3 NFL Best Bets The college football season has been fun but in the end it’s still the same ol’ same ol’.Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge are the most compelling stories in sports right now. Celtics coach Ime Udoka likely out for season due to inappropriate relationship.Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (Episode 6 &7)CM Punk not expected to return to AEW Roman Reigns v. Logan Paul Decided to put HBO’s ‘House Of The Dragon’ to the side, for now.National coverage of the Queen’s funeral has me feeling some kind of way. Check me out on the Huddle Up Podcast LIVE every Tuesday night on Facebook, YouTube or Twitter. Subscribe also on ANY podcast catcher. https://anchor.fm/huddle-up-podcastFollow Earnestly Speaking on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc

Moved the Unfiltered feed on this one for good. Taking care of my health is priority #1 now. I’ll never understand the media’s fascination with the Dallas Cowboys. Especially in 2022. The Glee curse Homework is pointless.Beverly Hills Cop 4 is a go.Top 5: Eddie Murphy movies My failure of binging Succession Check out my recent appearance on the ‘Discussions With A Nobody’ podcast revealing my top 10 favorite Queen songs. https://anchor.fm/discussionswithanobody/episodes/Discussion-16---Top-10-Queen-Songs-e1ns617Follow Earnestly Speaking on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMediaSubscribe toTAKE THREE WRESTLING https://anchor.fm/take3wrestling

For the first time in 10 years my brother Maurice has finally agreed to come on the podcast and discuss:Preview the 2022 NY Giants game by game His 2022 NFL regular season predictions Will the Jets be the worst team in football?The difficulty of being a fan of the New York Knicks Can the Brooklyn Nets put it all together next season despite the drama around the team? WATCH THIS EPISODE HEREFollow Earnestly Speaking Media on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMediaSubscribe toTAKE THREE WRESTLING PODCAST https://anchor.fm/take3wrestling

We made it to 100 subscribers on the YouTube page. Thank you!!!! Issues with Spotify regarding ‘Football Is Awesome’. May have to publish on this feed for now. NFL quarterback decisionsNFL Week 1 Picks Of The Week Florida State football might actually be decent this year Does Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland move the needle in the East?The NL East is down to the wire. Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (Episode 4 and 5)AEW backstage dramaPat McAfee taking a break from WWE.Follow Earnestly Speaking Media on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMediaSubscribe to TAKE THREE WRESTLING https://anchor.fm/take3wrestling

On this episode I actually wanted to invest even more time on the 2022 NY Mets. I called up my friend Cliff Conners, who may be the most die hard Mets fan I know. We discussed the following: The Mets 2022 season review (so far).Will Jacob DeGrom stay a Met beyond 2022? The Buffalo Bills season preview Will Tua finally figure it out this year? NFL Season Predictions Why Cliff can’t get into the NBA.WATCH THIS EPISODE HEREhttps://youtu.be/SYXOZhZTgyIFollow Earnestly Speaking Media on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMediaSubscribe toEARNESTLY SPEAKING: UNFILTEREDhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/earnestly-speaking-unfiltered_4‘FOOTBALL IS AWESOME’ RETURNS SEPTEMBER 6th https://www.spreaker.com/show/football-is-awesomeTAKE THREE WRESTLING https://anchor.fm/take3wre

We decided to put our cat Ozzy down. One month left in the baseball season. It’s official: Ron DeSantis vs. Charlie Crist for the Florida Governorship. Gas prices are actually dropping.Roman Reigns has been WWE champ for two years straight. Acknowledge him. Is Jay-Z the greatest hip hop artist ever? I love Bohemian Rhapsody. But it’s not in my personal top 10 favorite Queen songs.Michael Jackson would’ve been 64 this week. The legacy remains. Follow Earnestly Speaking Media on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMediaSubscribe toEARNESTLY SPEAKING: UNFILTEREDhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/earnestly-speaking-unfiltered_4‘FOOTBALL IS AWESOME’ (RETURNS SEPTEMBER 6th) https://www.spreaker.com/show/football-is-awesomeTAKE THREE WRESTLING https://anchor.fm/take3wrestlin

E. Duke Bennett is a podcaster and the host of both the ‘Duke Love Rasslin’ and ‘Tell Us The Truth’ Podcasts. We discuss the following topics:The Dallas Cowboys in 2022. Vince McMahon retirement and legacy The pros and cons of the Triple H era as head of creative at WWE thus farIs AEW an unsafe work environment? Are we seeing the beginning of the end of AEW? Grading CM Punk’s first year at AEW. The political landscape currently as we enter the fall and closer to midterms. Is there a political realignment happening? WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE https://youtu.be/-meeGg8t0gAFollow Earnestly Speaking Media on Social WEBSITEhttp://earnestlyspeaking.net NEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMedia

I love pets but I think I’m over pet ownership.The importance of friendships and the different tier of friends I’ve made and kept throughout the years.The older my eldest son gets, the more I see myself in him. And that is scary. Kevin Durant has decided to stay in Brooklyn.Review: Legacy - The True Story of the LA Lakers (Episode 3)Why I can’t take Larry Bird off my all time Top 10 listA new documentary on the 2008 ‘Redeem Team’ is coming to Netflix in October. Albert Pujols chase for 700 home runs is the coolest story going in sports right now. Johnny Gargano has returned to the WWE And we’re back on that student loan forgiveness discussion. Steve Harvey is the greatest Family Feud host ever SUPPORT THE SHOWWEBSITE http://earnestlyspeaking.netNEWSLETTER http://earnestlyspeaking.substack.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_t5MgIc5BrRtiy734pMiQTwitter @EJChristian7@EarnSpeakMedia Facebookhttp://Facebook.com/EarnestlySpeakingMediaInstagram@earnest_christian@EarnestlySpeakingMedia

Earnest Christian, Zack ‘The Degenerate’ and ‘The Professor’ Kris Krizmanic prognosticate all 32 NFL teams win totals according to the Vegas spread. Plus season predictions.

Came down with a slight cold recently.So I made a final decision regarding the ‘Football Is Awesome’ podcast for this season. And some more Earnestly Speaking Media related updates. My personal expectations for the New York Football GiantsTop 5: Quarterbacks under the most pressure We can officially remove the Cleveland Browns from playoff contention. Deshaun Watson to miss 11 games, $5 million in salary. NFL vs. NBA on Christmas Day What if the NY Mets win the World Series this year? Triple H has his footprint all over the “post Vince McMahon” WWE. AEW’s honeymoon is definitely OVER! YOUTUBE: http//:YouTube.com/user/ejchristian2kNEWSLETTER: http//:earnestlyspeaking.substack.comINSTAGRAM: http//:Instagram.com/earnest_christian TWITTER: http//:twitter.com/EJChristian7

Couldn’t stay away from the podcast. School is back in session for my kids. Itching to buy a new car. The NFL 2022 preseason Super Bowl contenders. I feel disconnected from college football this year. Review: Legacy - The True Story Of The LA Lakers (Episode 1 & 2) Metallica frontman James Hetfield files for divorce from his wife Francesa of 25 years. We lost ‘The Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin 4 years ago this week.YOUTUBE: http//:YouTube.com/user/ejchristian2kNEWSLETTER: http//:earnestlyspeaking.substack.comINSTAGRAM: http//:Instagram.com/earnest_christian TWITTER: http//:twitter.com/EJChristian7

Taking a brief hiatus from the podcast.I really want to start a new daily exercise regimentPodcasting reminds me of being in a band.I miss going to concerts. My observation on the raid on Mar-A-Lago and the political ramifications.The Forward party intrigues me. The New York Mets are red hot but I remain a pessimist. That’s life as a Mets fan.Loving the Kliq This: The Kevin Nash PodcastFootball betting > Fantasy Football My wife and I have been planning future family vacations for the next two years. YOUTUBE: http//:YouTube.com/user/ejchristian2kNEWSLETTER: http//:earnestlyspeaking.substack.comINSTAGRAM: http//:Instagram.com/earnest_christian TWITTER: http//:twitter.com/EJChristian7

Earnest is joined by blogger Joshua Jacobs to discuss being aged out of social media/technology, renting vs. owning, Substack, Ethan Strauss, HBO’s Winning Time, balancing content, Disney+, family dynamics, Covid-19, Donald Trump, and much more. Joshua Jacobs is the creator of the Substack Newsletter "Josh Off The Press".