The Fade Route with D and Z

The Fade Route with D and Z

Join D and Z, two veteran sports aficionados and lifelong friends, as they dissect the week’s top stories with wit and a touch of New York flair. Subscribe today and never miss an episode! New episode drops: Fade Route - #Wednesday Order Up/The Option - #Saturday Red Light, Green Light - #Sunday Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-fade-route-with-d-and-z/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadJrroCzNzmCkojX5FjMa0r6-17sFD180OJuV7gJuCTQ48A3NS66t9fGDXw0A_aem_Z9cVJ0YHRQ2BOk7oI00Shg Hit us up with questions, comments, picks, and segment suggestions. Email: faderoutemail@gmail.com #sports #podcast #faderoutedandz #football #basketball #baseball #hockey #soccer

Episodes

July 5, 2025 11 mins

D and Z rank the greatest number 10's in sports history.

 

Mark as Played

D and Z discuss the latest NBA offseason moves, focusing on team dynamics, trades, and the confusion surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks and the future of Zion Williamson. They reflect on past NBA draft picks that didn't meet expectations and the importance of drafting well in both the NBA and NFL. The conversation shifts to LeBron James's potential future moves, the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent trades, and the struggles of the New York...

Mark as Played
June 30, 2025 16 mins

In part 2 of our interview, comedian, media personality, and die hard Yankee fan John Franklin joins D and Z to discuss his sporting event bucket list, his recent experience at Fanatics Fest, what the Yankees should do at the trade deadline, and more!

Mark as Played
June 28, 2025 12 mins

D and Z rank the best athletes to ever wear number 9.

Mark as Played
June 25, 2025 93 mins

In part 1 of our interview, comedian, media personality, and Yankee fan John Franklin joins the In Route to discuss his journey in comedy.  Plus, D and Z break down the Tyrese Halliburton injury, the plethora of NBA trades, the Mets' continued struggles, and more!

Mark as Played
June 23, 2025 21 mins

In part two of our interview, BaldAVguy George Chacko joins the In Route to discuss the Mets season, their recent slump, and trade deadline targets.

Mark as Played
June 21, 2025 14 mins

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 8

Mark as Played
June 19, 2025 101 mins

BaldAV Guy George Chacko joins the In Route to break down the Knicks' continued coaching search and potential trade targets for the Mets.  D and Z discuss Connor McDavid's legacy after losing to the Panthers again, the Yankees and Mets' recent struggles, and more!

Mark as Played
June 14, 2025 15 mins

This has been the toughest list to make so far, but who will it be?  D and Z rank their top five athletes to ever wear number 7.

Mark as Played
June 11, 2025 79 mins

D and Z discuss the low ratings of the NBA Finals, the Knicks' short list of coaching candidates, what the Steelers can expect with Aaron Rodgers, and more!

Mark as Played
June 9, 2025 14 mins

In part two of our two-part interview, Jess from the Wakin' Up with CJ and Jess Show on The Wolf joins the In Route to discuss the Yankees' World Series rematch in LA and more!

Mark as Played
June 7, 2025 11 mins

Who was the best of the best to wear number 6?  D and Z rank their top 5's of all time.

Mark as Played
June 4, 2025 76 mins

In part one of a two-part interview, Jess from the Wakin' Up with CJ and Jess Show on The Wolf joins the In Route to discuss the end of the Knicks' season and how they can improve next year.  Plus, D and Z discuss Tom Thibodeau's firing, analyze the NBA Finals, preview the Stanley Cup, and more!

Mark as Played
May 31, 2025 13 mins

So many fantastic athletes have worn number 5.  But who is the best?  D and Z rank their top five athletes to ever wear number 5.

Mark as Played
May 28, 2025 90 mins

D and Z break down the Knicks' Eastern Conference Finals woes, make their way too early picks for MVP and Cy Young, reminisce about Around the Horn, and more!

Mark as Played

In part two of our interview, The Athletic's Arthur Staple joins the In Route to discuss the impact of the recent trend of the Presidents Trophy winners not winning the Stanley Cup, the impact of Rangers' hire of Mike Sullivan, and what the Islanders will do with the number one pick in the NHL Draft.

Mark as Played
May 24, 2025 10 mins

Who is the core number 4 in sports history?  So many great options, but D and Z rank their definitive top 5 pick!

Mark as Played
May 21, 2025 78 mins

In part one of our two part interview, Arthur Staple of The Athletic joins the In Route to preview the NHL Conference Finals and predict the Stanley Cup winner!  Plus, D and Z discuss the NFL Owners' meetings, Brock Purdy's new contract, Juan Soto's bad weekend in the Bronx, and more!

Mark as Played
May 17, 2025 14 mins

Who is the greatest athlete to wear number 3 in sports history?  So many great options, but D and Z rank their definitive top 5 picks!

Mark as Played
May 14, 2025 88 mins

D and Z analyze the Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery, the Cavs' loss to the Pacers, MLB's decision to amend their lifetime ban on Pete Rose and the Black Sox, and much more!

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.