The Fade Route with D and Z

D and Z discuss the continued quarterback chaos in Cleveland, the implications of fantasy football on personal fandom, the Phillies' pitching woes without Zack Wheeler, and more!

The Seahawks added Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp in the offseason, but will that be enough to hold the Rams at bay?  Will the Cardinals make any progress on their youth and potential?  Can the 49ers solve their injury woes and remain contenders?  D and Z answer these questions and more as the make their 2025 picks for the NFC West.

In the season five finale, D and Z unveil their expansion and realignment plans for MLB, discuss the Jets’ player-led practice, preview college football Week 0, and more!

D and Z discuss Shedeur Sanders' impressive NFL Preseason debut, the potential impact of the Jon Gruden case on the NFL, UFC's landmark deal with Paramount, and more!

Can the Panthers escape the cellar?  Will the Saints march to the top of the division?  Can Michael Penix Jr. and Falcons take the next step and topple the Bucs?  D and Z make their picks for one of the most unpredictable divisions in all of sports, the NFC South.

D and Z discuss the latest and most important holdouts in NFL training camp, the latest entrant in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback contest, the winners and losers of the MLB trade deadline, and more! 

How will the new (and improved?) Steelers gel?  Do the Bengals have enough defense to be contenders?  Are the Browns in store for a lost season?  D and Z make their picks for the AFC North.  

D and Z reflect on the complex legacy of Hulk Hogan, preview the MLB Trade Deadline, discuss the fallout from the Christian Wilkins release, and more!

In part 2 of our interview, Westchester SC Majority Owner Mitch Baruchowitz joins D and Z to discuss the ups and downs of an expansion franchise, the team's performance this season, and the potential impact of promotion and relegation in US soccer.

Can the Lions survive losing both coordinators and contend in the NFC North?  Will JJ McCarthy pick up where Sam Darnold left off for the Vikings?  Will the Bears be improved with a better offensive line and new Head Coach (and former Lions OC) Ben Johnson?  D and Z make their picks for the NFC North.

D and Z welcome Mitch Baruchowitz, the majority owner of USL League One's Westchester SC to the In Route to discuss his vision for the club, the challenges and triumphs of building a soccer team from scratch, and the importance of community engagement.  Plus, D and Z tackle the WNBA t-shirt controversy, Shane Gillis' performance at the Espys, the swing-off in the MLB All Star Game, and more.

Can the Dolphins hold it together one more year and stay competitive in the AFC East?  Have the Jets and Patriots made enough improvements to move up the ranks?  Will D and Z underestimate the Bills again?  D and Z make their picks for the AFC East.        

D and Z discuss Home Run Derby and All-Star Game controversies, compare the Dunk Contest and Home Run Derby, ponder the legacy of Ndamukong Suh, and more!

The NFC East could see three playoff teams this year.  But can anyone challenge the Eagles and take the top spot?  D and Z make their picks for the NFC East for the 2025 season.

D and Z discuss the MLB All Star snubs, project the Knicks’ season after hiring Mike Brown, grade the Yankees and Braves’ seasons, and more!

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

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!