Five Questions

Adam Rosenberg continues his quest to become an English Premier League fan and to pick a side, and Shawn Hardie is more than willing to help by answering all of his silly and not-so-silly questions and providing historical background. Berg needs a new club. But wait... what’s the EPL? (2:04) Is the winning the Champions League more prestigious than winning your own league title? (11:20) "It's not the triple, it's the treble." (16:45) Premier League Trivia! (26:39) How Shawn Became a Tottenham Fan (31:36) How Berg Became an Arsenal Fan (34:00) What it’s like to be a Spurs fan (37:00) But there are some good things about being a Tottenham fan (43:15) Note: Part 1 of Making A Fan is at the 36:40 mark of Ep. 3: https://seven18.co/btwEP3   Listen and Subscribe to Break The Wheel via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

Berg (@heyrosenberg) brings in seveneighteen CEO and friend of two decades, Shawn Hardie (@shawnwithaw_), as his first-ever guest. Shawn’s truths focus on the origin of seveneighteen (2:14) and why if you hate on New York, you hatin on the whole family (21:10). A scrubbed-to-protect-the-innocent flex details some amazing stories from an NFL Draft party (34:59). You'll find future episodes of Two Truths & A Flex on the Break The Wheel podcast feed. Subscribe below via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

What are the two truths that you’ll take to the grave and what is your greatest flex? Adam “Berg” Rosenberg talks to his internet friends and finds out. You'll find future episodes of Two Truths & A Flex on the Break The Wheel podcast feed. Subscribe below via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

Shawn Hardie is joined by Option Ali, Adam Rosenberg, Uncle Dutch and Roger Dean to examine the relationship between current NBA players and retired players, particularly TV personalities like Shaq and Charles Barkley (2:00). Are they being too harsh or is it tough love? Is it an evolution of how sports is covered today? Do they resent today's players because of the money make? Why isn't this a thing in the NFL or MLB? After playing NBA All-Star trivia (23:55), they discuss whether or not today's players make too much money now to consider being coaches in the future (30:55). Listen and subscribe to Break The Wheel via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

Today's show is a conversation between Shawn Hardie and his barber, Kenny Mills. With Shawn being from NYC and Kenny being from West Philly, their conversations are always antagonistic and hilarious at the same damn time. They discussed a number of topics, including the dynamic between Brooklyn and the other boroughs (3:00), if it's OK for a fan to abandon his/her/their team if they stink like Kenny did (7:50), why the Knicks will always be the most popular basketball team in New York (18:40), why New Yorkers brag about everything (29:20) before concluding with a bet on the Knicks' win total (42:00). Listen and Subscribe to Break The Wheel via:  Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer

This week, Shawn Hardie & Adam Rosenberg discuss how all the signs were pointing to a Buccaneers' win in Super Bowl LV, yet they picked the Chiefs anyway (2:40). Then, in a new segment called Gaslighting With Grimes, Shawn attempts to troll Sixers fan Alvin Grimes about the Raptors' awful start to the season (whom Alvin said would be far and away better than the Wizards after the Westbrook trade) (19:39). Finally, Alvin, Adam and Shawn discuss the Knicks' turnaround this season and if they're really on the right track to sustained future success (27:49). ______________________________________________________________________ Listen and Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS (Coming soon to: Pandora, iHeartRadio, Deezer) Follow Break The Wheel on Twitter & Instagram: @breakthewheelep  

Shawn Hardie is joined by fellow degenerate gamblers Adam Rosenberg and Midtown Mo to break down the best prop bets for Super Bowl LV, either to bet on (legally!) or to make with your friends during the game. After discussing how they think the game will play out (2:20), they dive into the props they love, including... Passing props like, "Will Mahomes throw a pick?" (11:05) Rushing props like, "Will Brady run for more than a yard?" (16:40) Receiving props like, "Will Travis Kelce have over 7.5 catches?" (Spoiler alert: YES!) (25:05) Defense/special teams props like, "Will there be a missed extra point?" (31:50) Other miscellaneous props, including who will score a TD, MVP and if a TD will be negated by a penalty (39:20)

The crew start off by sharing which teams they think are legitimately in the Premier League title race (1:45) before completely bantering Tottenham for their recent form under Jose Mourinho (10:17). After playing a fútbol version of the sports trivia game Know Your S--t (29:56), everyone presents their case to lapsed soccer fan Adam Rosenberg why he should dump Arsenal for a new team (36:40). Crew: Shawn Hardie (Tottenham), Kerwin Bailey (Arsenal), George Brobbey (Manchester United), Dwayne Hunt (Liverpool), Adam Rosenberg (TBD), Jonathan Thomas (Wolves?)

Shawn Hardie welcomes The Process Siblings - 76ers fans Adam Rosenberg, Alvin Grimes and Karla Ovalle - to discuss if the 76ers "won" the James Harden trade by not making it (3:00), if their ceiling is higher now than it was before the season (13:40) and if their stance on trading Joel Embiid over trading Ben Simmons has changed (24:28).

On the premiere episode of Break The Wheel, Shawn Hardie and two-thirds of The Syndicate (Midtown Mo and Option Ali) discuss the Eagles screwing the Giants out of the NFC East title by deliberately tanking on national TV (1:45) and the best and worst NFL head coaching vacancies (13:30). Then, after an embarrassing round of NFL QB trivia (25:30), they discuss which teams playing on Super Wild Card Weekend have a realistic chance to make the Super Bowl (32:25).

Shawn Hardie is joined by Knicks fans Zac Rosenberg, Bleacher Report’s Jeff J. and New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-The Bronx/Westchester) to discuss the State of The Knicks Union. They share their thoughts after the first week of the season (3:55), which players should stay and which players should go (14:50), if the front office should make a splash in free agency this summer or focus on developing the talent in-house (34:45) and which potentially disgruntled star player they would consider trading two first round picks and two young players for (45:10). Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

This week, The Syndicate (Ali, Cousin D, Midtown Mo and Cousin Zane) add two more NFL teams to the Cross Off List (1:30) before discussing who are their Super Bowl LV favorites from each conference (9:40), along with a sleeper team as well (18:20) before finishing up with a new segment called “Know Your Shit!” where Shawn asks the guys a trivia question about their favorite NFL team (32:55). Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

Shawn Hardie chats with lifelong Wizards fan Jay Smith about the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade (with Jay’s friend (and Sixers fan) Alvin Grimes providing a “neutral” perspective). They discuss how much Jay believed the trade would happen when the rumors were flying (2:45), if ESPN’s “D” grade for the trade was justified (5:35), Wall’s impact in the community… and the DMV nightlife scene (13:50), the overall direction and plan (or lack thereof) of the Washington Wizards (18:15) and Jay’s feelings on his team making a trade that the Knicks often make (23:22). They also discuss what are the expectations for the Wizards this season (33:47) and if the Wizards will ever win a title under the ownership of Ted Leonsis (38:58). Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

Shawn Hardie, Midtown Mo and Ali get together to do more NFL cross offs; deciding whose season is over between the Patriots, Chargers and Vikings (1:15). Ali and Shawn counter Mo’s claim that the Seahawks defense isn’t terrible anymore (14:35). The Washington Football Team name is growing on us, should they keep it forever (20:45)? Is Jim Harbaugh a flop at Michigan, or is Michigan simply being what they’ve always been (24:30)? Mo thinks BYU (which hasn’t played ANYONE) should be ranked higher than #14 in the College Football Playoff (29:00). The Mike Tyson-Roy Jones fight has no scoring and no knockouts allowed (35:20)? Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

After blowing a two-possession lead in the second half to the Tennessee Titans, Shawn Hardie is convinced that the Baltimore Ravens stink (except for Lamar). He hosts an emergency podcast to rant about the loss and the state of the franchise, including their lack of offensive weapons and a legit pass rusher to Ali and Cousin D (0:38). Then, they discuss the regression of the Philadelphia Eagles and if seven wins is enough to win the NFC East (18:53).   Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

The Philadelphia 76ers are at a crossroads… where do they go from here? We discuss the past, present and future of the franchise, including: How much lower is their ceiling now, as compared to after the 2019 playoffs? (4:05) Who’s to blame for their current situation? The players? The coach? The front office? Ownership? (16:50) Can Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons co-exist, or does one need to go… and which one should? (24:44) Can the marriage of Daryl Morey, Elton Brand and Doc Rivers work? (34:55) What is a realistic expectation for the 76ers this upcoming season? (42:00) Crew: Shawn Hardie; Sixers fans Adam Rosenberg, Alvin Grimes and Karla Ovalle Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

With the republic still standing (for now), the crew get together for their bi-weekly sports breakdown. After discussing the gambling aspect of the election (0:50), the crew dive into the following issues: Shawn disputes the “Lamar Jackson can’t win a big game” narrative that has emerged recently (7:34) Cousin D argues that the Cowboys are the NFL’s worst team & should be crossed off (18:10) Which current non-division leader can make the Super Bowl? (33:25) Are the Packers secretly the Full of S–t/Good Bad Team? (39:15) What if the Rays won Game 6 of the World Series after Justin Turner’s positive COVID test result? (50:15) BONUS: Should the NBA restart in December or in January? (55:50) Crew: Shawn Hardie, Cousin D, Cousin Zane & Midtown Mo Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

In the inaugural episode of the newest podcast to the seveneighteen family, Shawn Hardie chats with his longtime friend and former Bronx Science classmate, New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-The Bronx/Westchester). They discuss why he decided to enter politics (2:15 mark), his accomplishments in office (including getting Section 50-a of the New York Civil Rights Law repealed, which hid performance records of police officers from the public) (20:00), how much America has changed since the 2016 presidential election (29:30) and why every vote matters, particularly in local elections (34:42). Finally, they discuss how their beloved New York Knicks can turn it around and how he became a Mets fan from The Bronx (39:20). Note: Let The Minutes Reflect is available on all podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Shawn Hardie (Ravens fan) resumes his bi-weekly chat about the NFL with Ali McFly (Giants), Cousin D (Cowboys) and Midtown Mo (Seahawks). With six weeks in the books, they discuss the following: The Bears might not be full of shit after all (:40 mark) Adding two more teams to the Jets, Giants, Lions and Falcons on the Cross Off List (8:10) Which team has the best chance at drafting Trevor Lawrence? The 0-16 Jets? (19:50) Should the Texans have gone for two with a 7-point lead with 2 minutes left against the Titans? (32:35) Can Derrick Henry win the NFL MVP? (51:45)   Follow Five Questions on social media via seveneighteen: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen

Shawn Hardie (Tottenham) gathers English Premier League fans Wayne (Liverpool), Uncle Dutch (Arsenal) and J The Game Dev (Arsenal/Wolves… LOL) to discuss the season after the first four games, including… If Liverpool getting smashed 7-2 is a glitch in the Matrix… or a warning (0:25) If Arsenal will be stuck in competitive mediocrity (8:30) Manchester United getting smashed 6-1 by Tottenham (23:30) If Jose Mourinho can lead Tottenham to the title (37:55) The serious Top 4 contenders (and Pep Guardiola’s future) (47:30) (Note: This podcast was recorded on October 14, before the Merseyside Derby and the Tottenham-West Ham matches.) Follow seveneighteen on social media: Twitter: @seveneighteen_ Instagram: @seveneighteen_ Facebook: facebook.com/seveneighteen