Carron Phillips (@carronjphillips), the new race and sports columnist at the Daily News, makes his debut appearance on The Popcast this week to discuss his new beat, his approach to the intersection of race and sports, and some of the incidents we’ve encountered over the past few weeks, starting with the vandalism of LeBron James’ home. Also, in this week's Popping Off, host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) gives his take on why general manager Sandy Alderson deserves a fair share of blame for the Mets' disappointing season. 

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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With the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, Daily News NBA and Knicks writer Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) joins The Popcast for a preview of the series between the Cavaliers and Warriors. Bondy and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) offer predictions and discuss LeBron’s legacy, which team has more at stake, and how Nets fans should feel about Deron Williams playing for an NBA title. Plus, in this week’s Popping Off, Popper analyses the tone-deaf comments Giants owner John Mara made about Colin Kaepernick and how it relates to the Josh Brown domestic violence situation.  

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Daily News columnist Peter Botte (@PeterBotte) makes his debut appearance on the Popcast this week. Peter writes a regular web column called Botte Shots, where he offers his opinions on a variety of hot topics in sports. Host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) modeled this episode after the Botte Shots column and jumped around the sports world to get Peter’s thoughts on the issues of the day, including the NBA's lack of parity, the Mets' freefall and the NHL's decision to not suspend Ryan Getzlaf. Popper also tells you the most impressive part of LeBron James’ career.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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On this week's Popcast, host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) begins by addressing Roger Goodell's hypocrisy when it comes to the NFL's policy on marijuana use. Then Daily News NFL writer Seth Walder (@SethWalderNYDN) joins the program for a wide-ranging discussion, starting with Tim Tebow's baseball endeavors before moving to an NFL Draft recap. Popper and Walder discuss the Giants’ decision to take Evan Engram in the first round and draft Eli Manning’s potential heir in the third round in Davis Webb. They also delve into the Jets’ peculiar draft, and how it may impact Todd Bowles’ job status.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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The Popcast returns after a one-week hiatus, and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) welcomes on MLB.com reporters Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) and David Adler (@_dadler) for a progress report on the season thus far. The trio discusses the biggest surprises and disappointments, the Mets’ ongoing dysfunction, the Yankees’ run to the best record in the league, and how players are embracing launch angle in their hitting approaches. Also, Popper discusses Adam Jones, Sulley Muntari and the importance of athletes speaking out on racism in sports.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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On this week's Popcast, Daily News features and enterprise writer Kevin Armstrong (@KevinGArmstrong) calls in from Bristol, Connecticut to share his thoughts and observations on the death of Aaron Hernandez. Armstrong has spent the past four years reporting extensively on Hernandez's two murder cases, as well as the ramifications those cases have inflicted upon Hernandez's family and hometown. Along with host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper), Armstrong discusses what may have led Hernandez to take his own life in his prison cell last week, and why the former Patriots star went down a path full of so much heinous and unnecessary violence. Also, Popper gives his thoughts on even more Mets injury troubles, and why it might be time for the organization to re-evaluate its training program. 

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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The NHL playoffs are in full swing. And with the Rangers facing a 2-1 deficit to the Canadiens in their opening round series, the Daily News' Blueshirts beat writer and columnist Justin Tasch (@J_Tasch) comes on The Popcast to discuss the concerning performance thus far. Along with host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper), Tasch also breaks down where the Rangers need to improve to avoid an early exit for the second straight season. Then Knicks beat writer Stefan Bondy joins the program for an emergency discussion on the sorry state of the franchise. Popper and Bondy talk about Kristaps Porzingis’ decision to skip his exit meeting with Phil Jackson, possible landing spots for Carmelo Anthony and what this latest disaster means for Jeff Hornacek.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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The NBA playoffs start Saturday, so Sports Illustrated’s Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) returns to The Popcast this week to break down the matchups and offer his Finals pick. Fischer and host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) discuss which team in the West can challenge the Warriors and if the Cavaliers are in deep trouble because of their defensive problems this season. Also, Popper gives his take on LaVar Ball, and criticizes the outspoken basketball dad for creating unfair expectations and pressure for his three teenage sons.   

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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The Record’s Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) is welcomed onto the podcast this week to preview the first major of the golf season, The Masters at Augusta National. Host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) and Vasquez discuss Tiger Wood’s decision to skip the tournament for the second straight year and third time in four years because of lingering back issues. Will Tiger ever return to the course for another major? Do we even want him to? Also, Vasquez offers his picks for possible winners and sleepers. And Popper begins by explaining why Morgan William’s buzzer-beater to topple UConn in the NCAA Final Four was the most important shot for women’s basketball in his lifetime. 

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Opening Day is less than a week away, and the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast — A.K.A. The Popcast — has your local teams covered. Both Mets beat writer Kristie Ackert (@Ackert_NYDN) and Yankees beat writer Mike Mazzeo (@MazzNYDN) call in from Florida to discuss all of the juiciest storylines entering the 2017 season. Can the Amazin’s pitching staff stay healthy? Who will start in right field for the Bombers? Is Travis d’Arnaud the answer at catcher? All that and more in this week’s episode. Plus, host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) offers his thoughts on the U.S. women’s hockey team opting to boycott the World Championships in an effort to receive better pay and support.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Is your bracket busted? Having a tough time figuring out where it all went wrong? Well, you’re in luck. Host Daniel Popper welcomes in Daily News bracket guru Ian Powers onto this week’s Popcast to rehash the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. Topics include: underperformance of the ACC; biggest surprises; a plethora of poor refereeing; shady seeding from the committee; and much more! Popper also gives his take on the World Baseball Classic, and why MLB and players’ association should continue to work to improve the event, which has World Cup potential.  

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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March Madness is upon us, and the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast — A.K.A. The Popcast has you covered. First, Daniel Popper dissects and critiques the exploitation of college athletes, which is unavoidable during the NCAA tournament. Then New Mexico State video coordinator and analytics expert Jordan Sperber joins Popper to get the perspective of a mid-major program as it prepares for the Big Dance. Sperber and the No. 14-seed Aggies — who earned their bid by winning the Western Athletic Conference tournament — take on No. 3-seed Baylor in the first round Friday.  Sperber also offers a potential Cinderella team. Listen to find out who it is!  

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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On this edition of the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast — A.K.A The Popcast — host Daniel Popper tells you why the Sixers’ Joel Embiid must be awarded Rookie of the Years despite him only playing 31 games this season. Then Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) of Sports Illustrated and Baseball Prospectus stops by for an extended and wide-ranging MLB preview. Popper and Ducey start out by debating which teams possess the talent to challenge the Cubs and Indians. They also discuss MLB and Rob Manfred’s desire to change the rules and address pace of play. Spoiler alert: They both vehemently disagree with the commissioner’s agenda.  

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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Sports Illustrated’s Jake Fischer joins host Daniel Popper this week on the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast — A.K.A The Popcast — to recap and analyze the NBA Trade Deadline. Fischer and Popper discuss the Knicks and Celtics standing pat, the Kings dealing Boogie Cousins, the Sixers sending Nerlens Noel to Dallas for a below-value return, and much more. Also, in his opening monologue, Popper shares the story of Mack Beggs, a 17-year-old transgender boy who won a girls’ high school state wrestling title in Texas. In the face of discrimination and unfair treatment, Beggs continues to pursue his passion on the mat, and Popper explains why he’s an inspiration for everyone in these trying times. 

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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This week, the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast features the second installation of the local NFL offseason preview. Daily News Jets and NFL columnist Manish Mehta joins host Daniel Popper to break down all of the important storylines facing Gang Green heading into these crucial next few months. Mehta and Popper discuss the ongoing Darrelle Revis scandal in an emergency segment before diving into other important topics, most notably the quarterback situation. Popper also gives his take on the Yankees’ Randy Levine trashing Dellin Betances and asks the question: Why do team presidents in this city keep taking shots at their best players?

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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After a one-week hiatus, the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast returns with a brand new episode. Host Daniel Popper starts by addressing the never-ending Knicks dysfunction. He explains why Knicks fan’s loyalty is what will prevent the team from ever contending for another championship as long as James Dolan remains owner. Later, Daily News Giants beat writer and columnist Pat Leonard joins Popper to do a thorough breakdown of Big Blue’s offseason. Topics include Jason Pierre-Paul, Eli Manning’s successor, Ereck Flowers, fixing the offense and the Giants’ draft plans.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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On this week’s episode of the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast, host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) offers his thoughts on the two Australian Open finals featuring four legendary tennis players. Daily News NFL writer Seth Walder (SethWalderNYDN) then joins the show to defend a column he wrote last week. Walder would take Tyrod Taylor over Eli Manning as his quarterback in 2017, and he goes in depth on what led him to that conclusion. Walder and Popper also break down the Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and Falcons.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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We’re back again with another episode of the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast. This week, host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) shares his frustration with an underwhelming NFL playoffs and begs the question: Does the league have a product problem? Popper then heads to Nets practice to chat with Coney Island native Isaiah Whitehead (IsaiahW_15), a rookie guard for the Brooklyn Nets. And to cap things off, MLB.com writer and reporter Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) joins the program to discuss the National Baseball Hall of Fame of vote. Trezza and Popper go in depth on how the writers should handle players from the steroid era, and what the induction of Pudge Rodriguez and Jeff Bagwell means for the future of the Hall.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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The Daily News Sports Podcast is back and better than ever. New host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) gives you his take on the Giants receivers’ infamous trip to Miami. Knicks rookie Mindaugas Kuzminskas (@MKuzminskas) of Lithuania joins the program to discuss his first season in the NBA and his love for musicals, among other things. And finally, Daily News Knicks beat writer Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) stops in to give his thoughts on Derrick Rose going AWOL, Carmelo Anthony’s no-trade clause and the general state of the team midway through the 2016-17 season.

Produced by Daniel Popper

Edited by Frank Posillico

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