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E.P.I.C. Podcast "Every Play Is Crucial"

E.P.I.C. Podcast "Every Play Is Crucial"

By: Vernon Eskridge Isaac Ivery Justin Fox
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Summary

Life is full of moments you cannot predict or control only experience and enjoy right? Come join Vernon, Isaac, and Justin every Wednesday where we lend our opinions about current event going on in sports. Every episode is promising to be entertaining, not necessarily informational.© 2023 E.P.I.C. Podcast "Every Play Is Crucial" Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Replacement Refs, WNBA Fines, And A Wild Playoff Picture
    May 6 2026

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    We bounce from the heartbreak of a rough sports week to the biggest storylines shaping the season across the NFL, WNBA, and NBA playoffs. We argue about what the numbers really say, what good officiating should look like, and why competition hits different when the pressure is highest.
    • MLB struggles that hide behind a decent record and why lineup holes get exposed
    • NFL replacement refs risk and why bad calls still decide too many games
    • Why NFL officials being part-time matters for consistency and training
    • NFL schedule delay talk plus international games and broadcast logistics
    • Tina Charles’ WNBA retirement and what her stats say about her career
    • WNBA fine increases for technical fouls, flops, and flagrant fouls
    • The Caitlin Clark physicality debate and what crosses into corny
    • NBA playoff reactions on the Knicks, the Sixers’ path, and stars needing more
    • Wemby’s defense vs scoring expectations and what it takes to win
    • Anthony Edwards’ leadership signs and why the West feels wide open
    • A life update on starting a trucking job, training, and going local for stability


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    36 mins
  • NBA Playoff Shockers And NFL Draft Grades That Spark Debate
    Apr 29 2026

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    We run through a packed sports slate, from baseball frustration to an NBA playoffs picture that keeps flipping expectations. Then we pivot into NFL draft reactions, arguing about team needs, development, and why fans keep overrating one moment when careers are already written.
    • Red Sox staff shakeup and what “underperforming” really means
    • NBA playoff surprises and why the West and East feel different
    • Injuries and missing stars changing series outcomes
    • Rookie awards talk and how it swings sports card prices
    • NFL draft grades for our teams and the picks that confuse us
    • Winners and losers including Giants Jets Bills Ravens Rams and more
    • NIL impact on draft talent football vs basketball
    • Why legacy debates after one series need to stop
    • Early WNBA season excitement and teams to watch


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • NBA Awards Chaos And The Real Cost Of Load Management
    Apr 17 2026

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    We argue about the NBA’s 65-game rule and whether it protects the integrity of awards or just creates new problems for players and voters. Then we shift to award picks, All-NBA predictions, and a full Mel Kiper mock draft run that turns into a bigger talk about team-building and quarterback pressure.

    • the 65-game rule intentions versus real-world fallout
    • stricter injury reporting ideas and why teams would game it
    • MVP debate between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic
    • what “most valuable” should mean in NBA voting
    • Wembanyama as Defensive Player of the Year front-runner
    • Rookie of the Year debate with context around team situations
    • Sixth Man, Most Improved, Coach of the Year quick hits
    • All-NBA teams and the snubs caused by availability rules
    • NFL mock draft reactions starting from pick 32
    • why contenders still have to draft offensive line
    • Texans outlook and how CJ Stroud affects the ceiling
    • Jets first-round strategy and what positions actually matter

    So catch us next Thursday for the first round of the draft. We will be doing a collaborative show.


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    1 hr and 7 mins
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