Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 62 up now!

In episode 62 of Listen Up! host Jesse Kass welcomes in guest Omar Spahi, who fills in for Scott Heineman as co-host for the week. The two talk about the start of the NBA season and analyze the five games played on Christmas Day. The hosts also discuss Fantasy Basketball and answer questions from you, the fans, about hot topics in the world of sports. After this, Kass & Spahi discuss the end of the NFL season, look at the playoff picture, and make their predictions for who will make it into the final playoff spots in the both the AFC and NFC. Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 61 up now!

In Episode 61 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman continue their preview of the NBA season by breaking down the Eastern Conference. The hosts also preview the slate of NBA Games on Christmas Day. After talking basketball the hosts discuss the NFL, including the Packers first loss, the Colts first win, and the Playoff Picture. The signing of Albert Pujols and Ryan Braun's positive steroid test are also discussed. Call of the week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 60 up now!

In Episode 60 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the NBA's Western Conference in a full, in-depth conference preview. The hosts also welcome in Los Angeles Clippers' Television Broadcaster Mike Smith who talks about the Chris Paul trade rumors, the outlook for the Clippers season, Jimmer Fredette, and more during his third appearance on Listen Up! The hosts also discuss their thoughts on the Chris Paul trade mania, get "Surius" on Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert, and talk about Tim Tebow and Eli Manning's 4th quarter heroics. Indiana's buzzer beater over Kentucky is featured in call of the week.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 59 up now!

In Episode 59 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the upcoming class of free agents in the NBA and predict where they will end up in the coming weeks. The hosts also discuss the trade rumors surrounding Superstars Chris Paul and Dwight Howard. The hosts then discuss the College Football, including the BCS, Bowl Games, and the Heisman Trophy Finalists. The NFL playoff picture, including the continuing success of Tim Tebow is also discussed as well. FieldofIgnorance.com Writer and Resident Baseball Expert Jesse Behr comes on the show to talk about MLB Hot Stove and Free Agency. Gus Johnson is featured in Call of the Week to close out the show.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 58 up now!

In Episode 58 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman celebrate the end of the NBA Lockout by breaking down the details of the agreement between the two sides and looking ahead to upcoming free agency period and NBA season. The hosts also discuss the top stories in the NFL, including the surprising continued success of Tim Tebow. Along with this, the hosts examine the past week in College Football, including USC crushing UCLA and Urban Meyer becoming the new head coach at Ohio State. A game of True or False is also played, and Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 57 up now!

In episode 57 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss the crazy week in college football and its effect on the BCS. The hosts also discuss the past week in the NFL, as well as NFL playoff seeding and the upcoming Thanksgiving day games. Along with football, the hosts discuss the Cy Young and MVP winners in the MLB, as well as some hot stove action. The NBA Lockout, Major League Soccer, NHL, and College Basketball are also topics of discussion. The Are You Bob Surius? segment returns and call of the week closes out the show.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 56 up now!

In episode 56 of Listen Up! Jesse Kass hosts the show solo with co-host Scott Heineman absent for the week. Kass talks about the recent breakdown in talks in NBA Lockout negotiations, the most recent news in Major League Baseball, as well as the past week in NFL and College Football. Kass then counts down the top 10 tarnished legacies in the history of sports. Call of the week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 55 up now!

In Episode 55 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman talk about the past week's matchup between #1 LSU & #2 Alabama as well as the implications on the most recent BCS standings. The hosts then break down the past week in the NFL and look ahead to key games next week. An NBA Lockout update and a preview of College Basketball are also featured. The hosts also bring back the game "Where are they now?" which highlights former athletes and sees what they are doing now. Along with this, the hosts introduce a new game: "Who Ya Got?" Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 54 up now!

Hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman usher in year 2 of Listen Up! with a show loaded with topics. The hosts discuss the thrilling end to the World Series and share some of their favorite MLB playoff moments. The hosts also name their Top 5 MLB Managers of the past 23 years. A great week in NCAA Football is discussed, as is the upcoming matchup between #1 LSU & #2 Alabama. Other topics discussed include the NFL, NBA Lockout, and even the Kim Kardashian divorce. Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 53 (1 Year Anniversary Show) up now!

In Episode 53 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman celebrate the show's 1 year anniversary by providing the most loaded show to date. Hip-Hop Icon and Star MURS comes on the show to talk about music, his new album, and his love of sports. MURS' song "316 Ways" from his new album is played. Then NBA Legend Gary Payton returns to the show to talk about the NFL, the NBA Lockout, David Stern, College Basketball, his son, and more. The hosts then break down the NBA Lockout, the past week in College Football & the NFL, and discuss some Fantasy Football. After this, the hosts break down the World Series and give their final predictions on the series. In honor of the 1 year anniversary of the show, the hosts play several games including "Would You Rather?", "True or False", "Have a Toast", & "Are You Bob Surius?" Call of the week and a special thank you closes out the show.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 52 up now!

In Episode 52 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the upcoming World Series between the Texas Rangers & St. Louis Cardinals. The hosts also welcome back friend and baseball expert Jesse Behr who talks about his new website: FieldofIgnorance.com. The hosts then discuss the week in College Football as well as the newly released BCS Standings. Along with this, the week in the NFL is discussed, as is the NBA Lockout. Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 51 up now!

In Episode 51 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman continue to break down the MLB postseason, as they talk about the elimination of the Yankees & the Phillies, and look forward to the AL & NL Championship Series'. The hosts also discuss the past week in both College Football and the NFL. The cancellation of the first two weeks of the NBA season leads into a fantasy draft of NBA players for a streetball game between Jesse & Scott. Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 50 up now!

It's the 50th Episode of Listen Up! In this week's show, hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman welcome in resident Baseball expert Jesse Behr to talk about the crazy end to the MLB Regular Season, the start of the MLB Postseason, and Moneyball. The hosts also discuss the NBA Lockout negotiations, as well as the past week of NFL and NCAA Football Action. Legendary announcer Vin Scully's call of Bill Buckner's Game 6 Error from 1986 is featured in Call of the Week.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 49 up now!

In Episode 49 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss the end of the season and the exciting wild card chases in Major League Baseball. The hosts also give out their MVP and Cy Young winners for both leagues and give out the Least Valuable Player and Jeff Weaver Award (Worst Pitcher) for each league as well. The hosts then delve into the action in the NFL and NCAA Football from the past week. After this, the hosts answer questions sent in by you, the fans, which range from the NFL, to MLB, to NBA. A quick update on the NBA Lockout is given before a College Football themed Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 48 up now!

In Episode 48 of Listen Up! new intro music by Marcus Kirkwood is debuted to start the show. The hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss the controversial end to the Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight, and the post-fight interview between Mayweather and Larry Merchant. The hosts then break down the week's in College Football and the NFL and new segment called "Are you for Real?" is debuted. Along with this, Mariano Rivera's record 602nd save is discussed, as are the pennant races in MLB. A quick NBA Lockout update is given before Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 47 up now!

In Episode 47 of Listen Up! host Jesse Kass welcomes back co-host Scott Heineman after his 1 week absence. The two hosts discuss and break down Week 1 of the NFL season, as well as Week 2 of the College Football season. The hosts also discuss the NBA Lockout and the Impact Basketball League in Vegas which features NBA Players. A game of True of False which includes topics on Major League Baseball, Women's and Men's Tennis, and Football is played. Doug Flutie's Boston College Hail Mary is featured in Call of The Week.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 46 up now!

In Episode 46 of Listen Up! host Jesse Kass hosts the show solo with co-host Scott Heineman out on vacation. Kass talks about the first weekend of College Football, the upcoming Week 1 of the NFL season, and gives an MLB season update. Kass also takes several questions from listeners, touching on everything from the NBA Lockout, to Cy Young Winners in the MLB, to the NFL, and more. A Gus Johnson call is featured in Call of the Week.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 45 up now!

In episode 45 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heieneman discuss the start of the College Football season, and preview the weekend's top matchups including #3 Oregon vs. #4 LSU. The hosts continue the college football discussion by making their predictions for the Heisman Trophy. Michael Vick's new contract, Wilson Chandler playing in China, AL & NL MVP Candidates and the NBA Lockout are also discussed. The hosts then take a break from sports to talk about their Top 10 Reality TV Shows of all time. Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 44 up now!

In Episode 44 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss the preseason ranking in College Football and discuss their predictions for the upcoming season. The hosts also share their thoughts on if college athletes should be paid or not. After this, the NFL, and specifically Plaxico Burress & Tim Tebow are discussed. The issue of fan violence at sporting events is also a topic of discussion. The hosts then play an MLB themed game of True or False before finishing the show with NBA talk and a Kobe Bryant themed Call of the Week.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 43 up now!

In Episode 43 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break talk about the playoff races in Major League Baseball and also discuss the recent hit streak of Dan Uggla, Jim Thome hitting 600 home runs, and Mariano Rivera closing in on 600 saves. The hosts also welcome back Sabrina Dahan onto the show to do the third ever installment of Hot or Not? The NBA Lockout, NFL preseason, and hockey are also discussed. Kevin Durant's Rucker Park performance is highlighted in Call of the Week.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 42 up now!

In episode 42 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman welcome NBA Legend Gary Payton to the show. Gary Payton talks about a series of topics including his college and pro career, differences between today's game and his era, the NBA Lockout, bringing a team back to Seattle, and more. After talking to Gary Payton the hosts discuss NBA, Football Hall of Fame inductions, NFL, MLB, NCAA Football, and other topics. Call of the week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 41 up now!

In episode 41 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the recent free agent frenzy in the NFL and discuss the winners and losers, as well as their top Superbowl contenders. The hosts also discuss the MLB Trade Deadline and who might be available during the waiver wire period. The NBA Lockout is also discussed, along with the topic of whether or not sports has lost its competitive edge. "The Play" from 1982 is featured on Call of the Week and College Football talk closes out the show.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 40 up now!

It's a Celebration! In Episode 40 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman celebrate 40 weeks of Listen Up! by discussing the end to the NFL Lockout and the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. The hosts also debut a new segment called: "STOP IT ALREADY!" In this segment the hosts tell washed up stars and underachievers to stop and even deliver a message to the U.S. Senate and Congress. The hosts also discuss who is the most Marketable NBA Superstar and a special call of the week from a game announced by host Jesse Kass is played. Finally, the show ends with a party filled with great guests.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 39 up now!

In Episode 39 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss the thrilling final of the Women's World Cup, along with the less than thrilling MLB All Star Game. The Hosts also discuss the NFL Lockout and play a game of True or False which touches on everything from NBA Players going overseas, to USC Football, to Harry Potter. The Hip-Hop group Honor Flow Productions then drops by to talk about their new album V.I.S.I.O.N.S. and their upcoming album release party. The group also debuts their new single "Cadillac Dreams." A Spanish flavored Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 38 up now!

In Episode 38 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman talk about the Hot Dog Eating Contest from 4th of July Weekend and talk about the MLB All Star Game and who they believe will succeed in the MLB in the 2nd half of the season. The Hosts also talk about Derek Jeter reaching 3,000 hits, USA Women's Soccer and their thrilling victory over Brazil, Yao Ming's Retirement, and both the NBA and NFL Lockouts. Along with this, the hosts discuss NBA Players going overseas, and the Roger Clemens trial. Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 37 up now!

In the 37th episode of Listen Up! Jesse Kass hosts solo in the absence of co-host Scott Heineman. Kass talks to Listen Up! Baseball Expert Jesse Behr about the surprising rise of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the success of the New York Yankees, and the snubs of and predictions for the MLB All Star Game. Friend of the show Romtin Parvaresh then joins to help Jesse Kass break down MLB, as well as the NBA and NFL Lockouts. The two also discuss Men's Tennis and Women's Soccer. Finally, Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 36 up now!

In Episode 36 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass and Scott Heineman break down last week's NBA Draft. Along with this, the hosts give out their MVP and Cy Young winners in both the AL and NL for the half way point of the MLB Season. The hosts also discuss stories related to the NFL and play a hilarious game of true or false, which touches on the NBA Lockout, Professional Eating, and USA Soccer. Call of the week, which also involves professional eating, closes out the show.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 35 up now!

In the 35th episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman are joined by Basketball expert George Fuchs as the three discuss and break down NBA Trade Rumors prior to the NBA Draft. The three also do their own Mock Draft of the 2011 NBA Draft where they make their predictions for who will be selected. Along with analyzing this year's NBA Draft, including projected sleepers and busts, some of the biggest busts of all time are examined. Finally, Call of the Week closes the show.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 34 up now!

In the 34th Episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman provide in depth analysis of the NBA Finals. The hosts, along with friend of the show Romtin Parvaresh, display their feelings on the poor play of Lebron James and Chris Bosh and the questionable coaching decisions of Eric Spoelstra. Along with this, baseball blog writer Jesse Behr makes his third appearance on the show to talk MLB. The hosts also make their prediction for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup and Call of the week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 33 up now!

In the 33rd Episode of Listen Up! Hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the NBA Finals, including the criticism of LeBron James "shrinking" in the clutch and Jason Terry not providing clutch play for Dallas. The hosts also look back at the career of Shaquille O'Neal after his 19 year career came to an end this past week. Donnie Walsh's departure as New York Knicks GM and the hiring of Kevin McHale and Mark Jackson for the Rockets and Warriors are also topics. The hosts also touch on the Stanley Cup, Major League Baseball, Plaxico Burress getting out of Jail, and the BCS taking away USC's National Championship. Kurt Rambis is a victim of "Are You Bob Surius?"and Call of the Week closes the show.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 32 up now!

In episode 32 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat NBA Finals matchup. The hosts also talk about the hiring of Mike Brown for the Los Angeles Lakers, make their predictions for the NHL Stanley Cup, talk about the resignation of Jim Tressel, and cover everything from NBA to MLB to Indy Car racing in a game of Would You Rather. Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 31 up now!

In Episode 31 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman celebrate surviving the rapture by discussing the conference finals of the NBA Playoffs. The hosts also discuss a whole host of issues ranging from Lance Armstrong's performance enhancing allegations, to deaths of professional wrestlers, to the use of homophobic language in basketball. Baseball is also discussed, and as usual Call of the Week closes out the show.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 30 up now!

In the 30th episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the conference finals of the NBA Playoffs and reveal their predictions for who they believe will advance to the NBA Finals. The hosts also play both true or false and would you rather, where the topics range from the New York Yankees, to the NBA Draft Lottery, to teammates having sex with other teammates wives and mothers, and so on. Finally, call of the week wraps up the show.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 29 up now!

In episode #29 of Listen Up! host Jesse Kass welcomes in fill-in co-host Romtin Parvaresh. The two talk extensively about the NBA Playoffs, including the 2nd round exit for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the retirement of Phil Jackson. Along with this, fan of the show Michael Rosenblum and reveal a big decision. The hosts also count down their 5 favorite basketball movies. Finally, the NBA on NBC is honored in this week's Call of the Week.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 28 up now!

In episode 28 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman talk with 3-time All-Pro Linebacker Keith Bulluck. Bulluck discusses everything from the death of Osama Bin Laden, to the current NFL Lockout, to playing in Tennesse and New York. The hosts also discuss the NFL lockout and the recent NFL Draft. The NBA playoffs are also a topic of discussion, as is the MLB regular season. Finally, the Call of the Week features a hilarious horse racing call in honor the the upcoming Kentucky Derby.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 27 up now!

In episode 27 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss the latest developments in the NFL lockout. The hosts also break down the ongoing NBA Playoffs and reveal their picks for the NBA Championship. The hosts also play a hilarious game of "Would You Rather" with topics ranging from the marital problems of Steve Nash & Brandon Marshall, to the grammatical issues of LenDale White & Roger Clemens. Finally, 4 point plays are highlighted in call of the week.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 26 up now!

In episode 26 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down all the matchups and the start of the NBA Playoffs. Former NBA Player and current Los Angeles Clippers Broadcaster Mike Smith makes his 2nd appearance on the show to talk about the Clippers season, as well as the ongoing playoffs. The hosts also bring back the segment "Are you Bob Surius?" which focuses on bad officiating in the playoffs, and lackluster performances of certain stars. Finally, call of the week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 25 up now!

In episode 25 of Listen Up! Host Jesse Kass welcomes back co-host Scott Heineman after a 1 week absence. The two hosts discuss lots of NBA basketball, including their predictions for the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs, as well as their picks for all the league awards, including MVP and Coach of the Year. Baseball is a topic of discussion as the hosts break down the terrible start for the Red Sox and the sudden retirement of Manny Ramirez. Finally, call of the week closes out the show, which features a hilarious moment from Zaza Pachulia.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 24 up now!

In the 24th episode of Listen Up! host Jesse Kass welcomes in special special guest co-host Romtin Parvaresh who fills in for regular co-host Scott Heineman. Jesse & Romtin discuss the results of the NCAA National Championship and the overall reaction to the tournament. Fantasy Basketball guru Omar Spahi also joins as a guest to give Fantasy Basketball advice, as well as discuss potential playoff matchups in the NBA as the season winds down. The hosts also discuss the start of the MLB season, including a discussion on violence in stadiums. Jesse & Romtin also pick their 10 best baseball movies of all time. Finally, call of the week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 23 up now!

In the 23rd episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman talk about the unlikely Final 4 and make their predictions for who will win the National Championship. The hosts also break down the NBA as the regular season winds down. Major league baseball is also a topic, as the hosts predict their division winners before the start of the MLB season. Finally call of the week closes the show.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 22 up now!

In episode 22, hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman talk about the wild weekend of basketball from the NCAA tournament and predict their winners of the Sweet 16 down to the Final 4. The hosts also discuss NBA basketball and some of their thoughts on the season winding down and potential playoff matchups coming up. The hosts also discuss "Thabeeteies" a disorder they discovered which has plagued many big men in the NBA. Finally, call of the week, once again a magical march madness moment from Gus Johnson, closes out the show.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 21 up now!

March Madness is upon us! In the 21st episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the entire bracket, revealing their picks for every matchup of the tournament, all the way down to their Final Four and National Championship picks. The call of the week stays on the NCAA theme, which one of Gus Johnson's great tournament calls.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 20 up now!

In Episode 20 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss the recent happenings in the NBA, including the recent struggles of the Miami Heat and some of their players crying. Continuing on the theme of the NBA, the hosts play "Where are they now?", where they find out what old random players are doing now. The hosts also talk about college basketball and the upcoming March Madness. The game true or false is also played, where the hosts discuss everything from the NFL Lockout, to Charlie Sheen being fired. Finally, the hosts honor recently passed Troy Jackson aka Escalade in the call of the week.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 19 up now!

In the 19th episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss and break down one of the busiest NBA trade deadline's in years. The hosts also debut a new segment called: "Where are they now?", where they guess and reveal where some memorable and sometimes obscure sports figures of the past are now. Big victories for the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers are also discussed, as are some post-trade deadline NBA playoff predictions and revisions. Along with this, Baseball is discussed as the MLB season rapidly approaches. Finally, the hosts make a rare mention to professional Wrestling and the WWE in a special double call of the week.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 18 up now!

In episode 18 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss the Carmelo Anthony trade to the New York Knicks, as well as the rest of the nba trade rumors approaching the trade deadline. Friend and basketball correspondent David Hasid joins the hosts to continue the discussion on NBA basketball and trade talk. The hosts also discuss college basketball and the recent wave of upsets against top 5 teams. Finally, call of the week wraps up the show.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 17 up now!

In the 17th Episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the recent happenings of the NBA, including a look ahead to this weekend's All Star festivities. The hosts discuss the Celebrity game, and predict their winners for the Rookie game, 3 point contest, and Slam Dunk Contest. The hosts also bring back the game Would You Rather? where several hilarious topics are discussed. Continuing the basketball theme, LMU Basketball radio announcer, and broadcasting partner of host Jesse Kass, Jeff Lampe joins as a guest. The show also features Romtin Parvaresh and White Sammy Sosa as guest contributors. Finally, Call of the Week wraps up the show.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 16 up now!

In the 16th episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the results of Superbowl XLV as well as play a hilarious game of True or False. Hip-hop artist Azad Right joins as a guest to share his views on sports, music, and talk about his new EP, A Piece of Mine. Azad Right also drops a verse from the unreleased track "On my own" and plays the song "Spiderwebs"off his recently released EP. The hosts also bring back the segment, Are You Bob Surius? and close out the show with Call of the Week.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 15 up now!

In the 15th episode of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman talk about their predictions for the Superbowl. The hosts also talk College and NBA basketball. Also, a new segment: "ranting and raving" is debuted, where fans of the show call in and are given 90 seconds to rant on different topics relating to sports. Fans ranting on the very first segment of ranting and raving are: Lemar Zarifi, Romtin Parvaresh, Petey Kass, Jon Finer, & Tudy Romjonavich. Finally, call of the week closes out the show.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 14 up now!

In episode #14 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman discuss last weekend's NFC and AFC championship games as well as look forward to Super Bowl XLV. The hosts also talk NBA basketball, break down their 2011 NBA All Stars, and play a game of Overrated/Underrated. As always, call of the week closes out the show.

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Monday, January 17, 2011

Listen Up! Episode 13 up now!

In Episode #13 of Listen Up! hosts Jesse Kass & Scott Heineman break down the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs and provide their predictions for the AFC and NFC Championships, with some help from soundbites from Jim Mora and Bart Scott. The hosts also bring back the game "Would You Rather" where they discuss everything from nicknames for Blake Griffin, to White Sammy Sosa, to Charlie Weis' hammock. The hosts also discuss NBA Basketball and close the show with Call of the Week.

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