ED/BC Podcast

31/08/2024

There’s a guy on Miami who’s in his ninth year playing college football???? What is this, Animal House?

02/07/2024

New York sports is buzzing right now. Mike Vaccaro from the New York Post joins Erik and Brian to talk Knicks, Mets, Yankees, and some of his favorite athletes and moments from decades covering the NYC sports scene.
https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/15345405-talking-new-york-sports-with-legendary-ny-post-sport-columnist-mike-vaccaro

19/06/2024

RIP Willie Mays.

03/06/2024

The NBA Finals are almost here. Finally! John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and the Locked On Celtics Podcast joins Erik and Brian to talk about what the Celtics need to do to raise banner 18.
Erik and Brian also talk about what is next for the Rangers after their stinging loss to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Plus, Ghostbusters turns 40 this week and that means it’s time for some useless movie trivia.

https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/15185703-previewing-the-nba-finals-and-wishing-ghostbusters-a-happy-birthday

15/05/2024

This week’s ED/BC Podcast is fresh out of the oven. Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut in Connecticut Tuesday evening and Erik was hand. But he still had time to argue about the Mets and the Knicks.

Erik will be on hand as Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut is happening in Connecticut. Meantime, can the Knicks and Rangers rebound to keep the good times rolling at MSG?

12/04/2024

Really missed the horrible “spring” weather here. Glad to be back.

05/03/2024

Anthony DiComo cover the Mets for mlb.com. He joins Erik and Brian from spring training to talk about early impressions at Mets camp. Then, we learn why Erik is car shopping.
https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/14595153-mets-spring-training-sneak-peek

Mets beat reporter Anthony DiComo from mlb.com joins Erik and Brian from Mets spring training camp in Florida. Plus, Erik is car shopping.

14/02/2024

The weather outside has been frightful so it’s a good thing this week’s episode is so damn delightful. Erik and Brian are talking Super Bowl, winning wagers, and visiting in-laws in Florida. This week’s ED/BC Podcast. You think you hate it now, but wait until you listen to it.

It started as a dud. It ended with a bang. Erik and Brian have many thoughts on Super Bowl 58 and the legacies carved out by this game. 

30/01/2024

This week’s ED/BC Podcast has something for everyone. Unless you don’t like football. Then you probably won't be into this episode at all. For you normal folks, buckle up.

Big moments. Controversial decisions. Epic meltdowns. Huge plays. NFL Championship Weekend had them all and Erik and Brian break it all down.

04/10/2023

https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/13710270-same-old-giants-same-old-giants

The Giants disgrace themselves on national television. Again. Plus, the Jets may have reasons to be encouraged. And what happens when you fall for a phony tweet?

26/09/2023

Can you see the dog lurking in the background? He wanted to wrestle while we recorded the episode. Erik, being the professional that he is, was able to keep the hound from being disruptive.

27/08/2023

Gentle reminder if you still haven't listened to Erik and Brian's talk with NFL writer Gary Myers his upcoming book on the 1986 Super Bowl champs, “Once a Giant: A Story of Victory, Tragedy, and Life After Football.”
https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/13438065-nfl-writer-gary-myers-on-his-new-book-once-a-giant

22/08/2023

Check out this week’s ED/BC Podcast, especially if you are a New York Giants fan. Longtime NFL writer Gary Myers joins us to discuss his upcoming book on the 1986 Super Bowl champs, “Once a Giant: A Story of Victory, Tragedy, and Life After Football.” If you are a crusty old Giants fan (as most are), there’s tons of never-before-told stories from Parcells, Simms, LT, Bavaro and many more.
https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/13438065-nfl-writer-gary-myers-on-his-new-book-once-a-giant

13/07/2023

From Old Saybrook, Connecticut to “America’s Team!” Dallas Cowboys Rookie Tight End Luke Schoonmaker joins Erik and Brian to discuss his journey to the NFL and how he’s transitioning from playing big-time college ball at Michigan to starting his pro football career with one of the most popular teams in all of sports.
https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/13214181-dallas-cowboys-rookie-luke-schoonmaker

13/07/2023

This is the vibe Brian Coleman and Erik Dobratz try to project each week on the ED/BC Podcast.

Heading to the beach this summer? Look out for hecklers! They love to share their hot takes on hot days. ☀️

10/07/2023

Need a baseball fix during the All-Star break? Bryan Hoch, who covers the Yankees for mlb.com, has a great new book out this week on Aaron Judge’s historic 2022 season. He joins Erik and Brian to discuss Judge’s path to history and how the pursuit impacted Judge and the Yankees.
https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/13194041-62-aaron-judge-the-new-york-yankees-and-the-pursuit-of-greatness

15/06/2023

Later than usual this week but still here. We recap this week’s Subway Series, Bryan Hoch from mlb.com shares his thoughts on the Judge-less Yankees, and one of our favorite movies turns 40.

https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/13046871-the-subway-series-and-high-school-graduation-season

Another Subway Series has come and gone and Bryan Hoch from mlb.com shares his thoughts on how the Yankees miss Aaron Judge. Plus, Erik helps out at a high school graduation and one of our favorite movies turns 40!

15/06/2023

Nice job by Erik on a salute to his longtime colleague.

08/06/2023

Stunning news from the golf world this week. The PGA Tour agrees to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Erik and Brian share reactions minutes after it was announced. Later, Erik tells us why Yankees-Mets games are always played in the middle of the week.

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24/05/2023

What has these three guys smiling? This week’s ED/BC Podcast! Longtime Hartford Courant sports columnist Dom Amore joins the guys to discuss the possibility of the NHL returning to Connecticut and the rumors about UConn possibly leaving The Big East for big bucks.

https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/12904747-nhl-back-to-connecticut-uconn-to-the-big-12

18/05/2023

It’s another “awwww” moment. Erik gives us a puppy training update. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time for complaining about baseball and Mother’s Day. Check it out.

https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/12852642-baseball-nba-playoffs-and-puppy-training

10/05/2023

Meet the newest fan of the ED/BC Podcast. Actually the newest member of Erik’s family (everyone say “awwwwwww”). In this week’s episode, Erik tells us why the timing couldn’t have been more perfect!

https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/12814595

02/05/2023

Erik shares more about Luke Schoonmaker’s very cool experience on this week’s episode.

https://edbcpodcast.buzzsprout.com/466183/12762775

30/04/2023

Great moment during last week’s NFL draft for a young man from Connecticut. Old Saybrook’s Luke Schoonmaker finds out he’s a Dallas Cowboy. Erik was on hand to document this special moment.

29/04/2023

29/04/2023

29/04/2023

The Jets have selected Old Dominion TE Zack K***z in the 7th round.

Barring a trade, their draft is complete. on.sny.tv/H3XBfwZ

27/04/2023

Happy Draft Day, for those who celebrate it. Before tuning into tonight's draft coverage, check out this week's episode. Erik talks about his discussion with a young man from Madison, Connecticut who hopes to hear his name called very early tonight.

Finally! The Jets have completed the trade for Aaron Rodgers. Does this make them Super Bowl contenders? Plus, NBA/NHL playoff talk, and birthday wishes gone wrong.

05/04/2023

Props to Erik and his WTNH colleague John Pierson on their phenomenal work covering the UConn men at the Final Four in Houston. Erik is back (and jet-lagged) with some interesting stories, tidbits and celebrity encounters he saved JUST FOR THIS PODCAST. This week’s episode is a must for UConn fans.

It’s all about UConn this week. The guys reflect on the Huskies' championship win (its fifth) on Monday night. Plus, Erik has some interesting (and amusing)) tidbits from his time at the Final Four in Houston.

04/04/2023

They did.