Cesar and the WiseGuy Podcast

Ja Morant punished by the NBA
NBA Top Teams Discussion - Nuggets, Grizz, Kings, Suns, Warriors, Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, Cavs, Knicks
Kevin Durant + Lebron Injuries
Sacramento Kings, Knicks, Warriors & Lakers Discussion
QB Carousel (New Signings & Rumors) Derek Carr, Geno Smith, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Jimmy G, Daniel Jones
Jackson Mahomes assault incident: Big Deal or no Big Deal?
MLB PITCH CLOCK - Is it good for the game?
Opening Day: Giants vs. Yankees 3/30/23

Our longest absence but officially back - starting with Super Bowl LVII & some of the biggest sports topics.

Chiefs vs. Eagles Preview
Mahomes & Hurts first starting black NFL QB's in Super Bowl
NFL Championship Games Review - 49ers vs, Eagles, Bengals vs. Chiefs
Tom Brady Retirement
QB Carousel - Carr, Jimmy G, Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy, Trey Lance
New NFL Contracts & Coaches for 2023
Damar Hamlin Thoughts
NFL Fantasy Football 2022-2023 Thoughts
NBA MVP Race - Jokic, Embiid, Giannis, Tatum, Doncic, Durant
MLB Off-Season Reaction - Yankees, Giants, Aaron Judge, Arson Judge, Carlos Correa

Returning to classic form after a 7 month hiatus, you thought we disappeared for good? No we’re too dang strong. We discuss:

Super Bowl LVI - Bengals vs. Rams

Brian Flores NFL racial discrimination lawsuit  

NBA 2021-2022 Season Surprises 

Does Ben Simmons & James Harden get traded?

Bronny & Lebron on same team

MLB Lockout Mess

THE COMEBACK - Returning after a 4 MONTH break due to personal changes in our lives that we'll mention but still stronger than ever. We start with the NBA FINALS, discuss players- Giannis, Jrue Holiday, Chris Paul & Devin Booker from the Milwaukee Bucks & Phoenix Suns. We get into the 12-Man updated Roster for the U.S. Basketball team competing in the TOKYO Olympics.  We'll discuss our opinions of the Richard Sherman incident. We have some things to get off our chest about the 2021 NFL Draft that features 5 possible star Quarterbacks, we give our predictions. Also how is it possible Tom Brady played & won Super Bowl on a torn MCL? Stephen A Smith made some insensitive comments about SHOHEI OHTANI, we talk about what he gets away with. In the MLB, will we have 3 sluggers hit over 50 Homers? Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Fernando Tatis Jr. have a lot to say about that - the hottest young players on the planet. Also who are MLB teams going to add to their squad before the trade deadline? Of course we'll get into our personal teams the San Francisco Giants (Cesar) & New York Yankees (Mike the WiseGuy).

* We debut our video podcast, check out social media to see us in recording clips on Instagram @cesarandthewiseguy - Twitter: @CesarAndWiseGuy & on YouTube (SUBSCRIBE) * NFL Free Agency is here and we'll discuss the latest signings including Belichick & the New England Patriots stocking up. 49ers re-sign Trent Williams, Kyle Juszczyk. What will happen with Deshaun Watson after the new allegations? Plus other signings. Should Major League Baseball BAN the shift? We debate both sides, pros & cons. NBA: Are the Referees getting out of hand with the excessive foul & tech calls? We discuss how it's deteriorating the game. Finally the NBA Trade deadline is March 25th, we discuss possible trade deadline pick ups & Warriors missing the boat on accommodating Steph Curry with another star player. 
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Spring Training is here and we're jumping into a controversial debate that involves the actual baseball. MLB announced they will deaden the baseball in 2021 - thus admitting it was a live ball, should they keep the baseball juiced?  Cesar and Mike the WiseGuy differ in opinion. NBA: Kyrie Irving has recently pushed for KOBE Bryant to be the new NBA LOGO instead of Jerry West, is KOBE the right player for the LOGO?  LaMelo Ball has been improving drafted as the #3 overall pick, is he a lock for Rookie of the Year? Since the Brooklyn Nets acquired James Harden he's been on a tear - is he the MVP of the league so far? NFL: We jump into the latest in the Quarterback Carousel - Dak Prescott - Russell Wilson - DeShaun Watson - Sam Darnold - Jimmy G - Teddy Bridgewater
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Back with a milestone EPISODE 25 - we begin with some NBA drama stirred up by Draymond Green calling out a double-standard in the NBA on the player trading process. We cover the mega 14 -year $340 million contract extension with Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres. Is it good for baseball & which other young players in the MLB deserve the same? The Philadelphia Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, we give our reaction to that. Damian Lillard aka Dame Dolla snubbed as a 2021 All-Star starter, our thoughts. We debut GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST as we both have something to get off our chest. Mike the WiseGuy: Newer on court NBA rules vs. older rules, is today's game soft? Lebron James flopping in games. Cesar: Are Super Bowls fixed by NFL refs? NFL vs. MLB, is it really sports entertainment vs. competitive sports?
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We return to react to Super Bowl 55, congratulations to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We discuss the legend of Tom Brady and the lost for Patrick Mahomes. Russell Wilson has grown frustrated with the Seahawk's offensive line, we give our thoughts. Are the LA Rams Super Bowl contenders with Matthew Stafford? What the signing means for Sean McVay and the NFC West. Quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Carson Wentz on the trade market, we talk about possible destinations. MLB: New 2021 Rules, or continued rules like the 7 Inning Double Headers and runner on 2ND Base in extra-innings are in place. NL Cy Young pitcher Trevor Bauer signs a big deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, our thoughts. Finally, the NBA All-Star game is approaching, should it be played and who are the top new picks? Also why Zion Williamson is not getting the same attention as last year.
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It's that time of the year, SUPER BOWL LV is here. We go in depth with Tom Brady vs Pat Mahomes and give our predictions. We discuss Josh Allen's disappointing performance in the AFC Championship game, is he back to overrated? Also the controversial 4th Down Field Goal decision by head coach Matt LaFleur during the NFC Championship game, potentially costing Aaron Rodgers a trip to Super Bowl. We go in depth with QB Trade talks including Deshaun Watson, Matt Stafford & Jimmy Garoppolo. NBA: Cesar and the WiseGuy's Quarter Season Awards including MVP's and Rookies of the Year around the league. We discuss Steph Curry surpassing Reggie Miller for 2nd All Time in 3-Point shooting. Lavar Ball is upset his son LaMelo is still not starting for the Hornets, we get into that. Finally the MLB Hall of Fame has no Hall of Famers in 2021, we talk Barry Bonds, Rogers Clements and more.

We begin the New Year by discussing the final 8 NFL Teams remaining, Brady vs Brees 3, Packs vs Rams, Browns vs Chiefs, Ravens vs Bills and give our predictions as well as our reaction to Super Wild Card Weekend. We'll cover several teams that may be a good fit for Deshaun Watson if he were to get traded including the 49ers, Dolphins & Jets. Our reaction to the performance of WR DeVonta Smith in the National Championship game & Alabama win. We give our personal thoughts about the severe impact of Covid-19 in the NBA including suspended games and brand new protocols for players to follow. We'll also discuss the mess Kyrie Irving is in with the Brooklyn Nets, LaMelo Ball and his Triple-Double, Bradley Beal and his scoring success - how he would fit with the Warriors in a trade. In the MLB, Rob Manfred states baseball will proceed with a full 162 game season, how legit is that in the Covid-19 world? Finally we discuss the trade of Francisco Lindor from the Cleveland Indians to the NY Mets.  R.I.P. Tommy Lasorda, a Dodgers legend. 
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Happy New Year to everyone out there as we have our final sports Podcast show of 2020.  We start by discussing the NFL MVP Race between Aaron Rodgers & Patrick Mahomes, is Rodgers a lock for MVP after Week 16? We discuss the impact on fantasy owners with big performances by Alvin Kamara, Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs and more. We preview the playoff picture with teams still fighting for 1st seed & 7th seed. Week 16 was arguably the most intense week of football as we give our reactions to the wild ending to the Raiders vs. Dolphins (Fitz Magic no look face mask pass), the NY Jets with their 2nd win, Baker Mayfield and the Browns still pushing for Playoff a spot, the unbelievable chance the Dallas Cowboys have to win the NFC East, QB Dwayne Haskins being released by the Team from Washington & more. The new NBA season is here as we give our REVIEW on Week 1 from the Lakers, Nets, Kings, Hawks, Cavs, Mavs, Warriors & more.  We also give our reaction to the HOT start of Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets. What is going on with James Harden & the Houston Rockets? We discuss. Finally the San Diego Padres land Blake Snell from the Rays & Yu Darvish from the Cubs in a huge multi-player trade to bolster their starting rotation. 

In the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles rookie QB Jalen Hurts takes over starting job over Carson Wentz. We PREVIEW the big Week 15 matchup between the Chiefs & Saints. Is Drew Brees the answer at QB in the PLAYOFFS? Would Josh Allen & the Bills take out the Chiefs & Patrick Mahomes in an AFC Championship battle? We also give our SUPER BOWL LV Predictions. In the NBA, is Kyrie Irving's stance on the media in the wrong? Giannis Antetokounmpo signs SuperMAX extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. MLB: The 2021 MLB SEASON may be delayed due to Owners & MLBPA disagreement & possible Covid-19 Vaccination issues. Finally, the Cleveland Indians are looking to change their team name.
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We give our personal thoughts on the NFL & COVID-19 fiasco, how it's been handled and what could happen from here. Did the NY JETS intentionally blow the game at the end vs the Las Vegas RAIDERS? Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams fired. We go in depth with all NFL teams involved in the Playoff race & our predictions of who will make the 7-SEEDS for both NFC & AFC. Alex Smith & team from WASHINGTON became the first team this season to hand the Pittsburgh Steelers a lost, we talk about the comeback of Alex Smith. Also Carson Wentz has finally been benched for Jalen Hurts as a starter, our thoughts. In the NBA, we discuss the large contract extensions for LEBRON James & Anthony Davis. The Houston Rockets & Washington Wizards trade with Russell Westbrook & John Wall. Finally in BOXING, we discuss the upcoming match between Floyd Mayweather & Logan Paul, possible Tyson vs Holyfield 3 & what this could mean for future exhibition boxing on pay-per-view.

We return on Thanksgiving Week to discuss the 2020 NBA DRAFT top picks including LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman. We dive into the latest NBA Free Agency pick ups - Marc Gasol, Gordon Hayward, Chris Paul, and the Lakers bolstering their roster for 2021. We discuss the affects of the the Klay Thomson injury for the Warriors. Saints QB Taysom Hill got his 1st NFL Start, we discuss our thoughts and potential. Should Tua Tagovailoa have been benched by the DOLPHINS in the 4thQ in Week 11 game vs. Broncos? We discuss the OT Fumble by Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the threats he got on social media. We also preview/predict some upcoming WEEK 12 games for THANKSGIVING weekend. Robinson Cano has been suspended for the entire 2021 MLB season for taking Stanozolol, our reaction. Finally on 11/28/20 MIKE TYSON & ROY JONES Jr. square of in a classic exhibition of 2 former greats. 

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Post-Election Day we react to several NFL WEEK 8 games including the 49ers vs. Seahawks, Vikings vs. Packers, Steelers vs. Ravens & more games. We debut our NFL Predictions as we predict NFL WEEK 9 games including Packers vs. 49ers, Saints vs. Bucs (Brees vs Brady PART 2) & more games. We provide our Final Thoughts on the 2020 WOLRD SERIES, from Justin Turner testing positive for Covid-19 & getting on the field, pitcher Joe Kelly blasting MLB and the so called bubble & we go in depth about manager of RAYS Kevin Cash decision to pull pitcher Blake Snell from critical point of Game 6. Finally we conclude with Rapid Reaction around sports including hiring of A.J. Hinch for Detroit Tigers and Mike D'Antoni joining Steve Nash on the Brooklyn Nets. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just signed Antonio Brown, we give our immediate opinions on what to expect. Stay tuned midway through the show to listen to our WORLD SERIES reaction, MVP talk & favorite moments. Also, did Clayton Kershaw repair his legacy in the playoffs after getting 2 WINS in the 2020 World Series? We debate.  Cesar & Mike the WiseGuy also discuss Odell Beckham Jr. tearing his ACL & is Cam Newton of the Patriots going to lose his starting job at QB soon? Is the Cardinal's Kyler Murray the new MVP after his triumphant win over Russell Wilson and the Seahawks? Finally, the illegal hit on Andy Dalton & our take on how bad the Dallas Cowboys are. 
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In the newest Episode, Cesar & Mike the WiseGuy get into a big debate on who will win the 2020 World Series between the L.A. Dodgers & Tampa Bay Rays. Before that we jump into the latest in NFL action starting with Aaron Rodgers vs Tom Brady @ Tampa Bay. Derrick Henry & the Titans huge day & head coach of the Texans Romeo Crennel's questionable call. Cam Newton & the New England Patriots lose to the Denver Broncos, how much did the Covid off time affect Cam? The Pittsburgh Steelers pound the Cleveland Browns, is Baker Mayfield the right answer at QB ? We go deep into the winless New York Jets & Adam Gase. Pat Mahomes & the Chiefs squared off against Josh Allen & the Bills in MNF, our takeaways from that game. Also the Dallas Cowboys are done. Please provide us feedback by leaving a Review & for any questions or comments you can email: Cesar@cesarandthewiseguy.com

Lakers crowned new 2020 NBA Champions - we debate on whether or not Anthony Davis should have been suspended for Game 6 of FINALS after hitting Jae Crowder. We also debate the controversial 4th down call made by Viking's head coach Zimmer vs. Seattle Seahawks. We discuss the Dak Prescott devastating ankle fracture & implications, as well as the return of Alex Smith from his own gruesome injury. We go more in depth on Pat Mahomes looking more human vs. Derek Carr & the RAIDERS and Tom Brady's 4thGetFul Down. Cesar's stance on Coronavirus in the NFL & the rescheduling that has occurred. Finally we wrap up with MLB Championship series & we debate the Houston ASTROS: Should more people forgive the Astros after making the ALCS? Do they eventually need to win a World Series in order to earn back some respect? Let us know what you think, email: Cesar@cesarandthewiseguy.com

In EPISODE 13 we discuss what could be the LEGACY of LeBron James after the NBA Finals, win or lose. We update Finals - HEAT vs. LAKERS - can the HEAT get healthy and come back in the series? We get into several games of WEEK 4 of the NFL season - 49ers, Cowboys, Browns, Raiders, Texans, Packers, Lions, Patriots, Chiefs. Plus top NFL fantasy performers. Cam Newton's positive COVID-19 test result & the effect that positive tests are having around the league. New memo sent by Roger Goodell. Finally we discuss the comments made by Kyrie Iriving on Kevin Durant's podcast possibly throwing shade at LeBron & NBA coaches. 

We begin by analyzing the biggest stories in Week 2 of the NFL season, the debacle for the ATL Falcons after botching an onside kick vs. Cowboys. We discuss battle in Seattle, Cam vs. Wilson in SNF, Raiders winning first home game in Las Vegas & other NFL games. 49ers injuries including Nick Bosa & Jimmy G. Kyle Shanahan fined 100K for not wearing face mask during game. In the NBA we update the NBA Eastern & Western Conference Finals - Heat, Celtics, Lakers & Nuggets -  before that we talk about the downfall of the L.A. Clippers after blowing a 3-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets. We talk Giannis Antetokounmpo winning the MVP & Mike the WiseGuy's thoughts that he should've never won both Defensive Player of the Year nor the MVP - Was Lebron James snubbed of the MVP once again? Also with only 1 FINAL Week left in the MLB season, we discuss all 16 teams contenting for the playoffs & teams that already clinched. We conclude by discussing the Cy Young race for Major League pitchers in the AL & NL.