Moving The Goal Posts

On this high-stakes Episode 102 of Moving The Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Callan McClurg tackle a massive slate of sports and culture stories, starting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s intensifying crusade against tanking and whether his proposed solutions can actually fix the league's competitive balance. The conversation takes a wild turn into the political arena as the guys weigh in on the viral buzz surrounding Stephen A. Smith potentially running for president, debating if his "First Take" style would actually play on a national debate stage. Things get more serious as they break down the intense backlash LeBron James is facing over his recent comments on Israel, examining the fine line superstars walk when weighing in on global conflicts. Turning back to the court, Nick and Callen offer a brutal autopsy of NBA All-Star Weekend and brainstorm ways to inject life back into the mid-season break. On the gridiron front, they dissect Mike Elko’s blunt blueprint for saving a fractured College Football landscape from the chaos of NIL and the transfer portal, before wrapping up with a lightning round of "Goal Post" takes on the week’s biggest headlines.

The Lombardi Trophy is headed back to the Pacific Northwest!!!! This week's Moving The Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano break down the fallout from an instant classic in Super Bowl LX, where the Seattle Seahawks officially reclaimed their throne. After analyzing the championship heroics, the guys shift gears to the gritty intersection of sports and finance to discuss California’s "Jock Tax" following Boomer Esiason’s fiery rant on Boomer & Gio regarding the heavy hit athletes take playing in the Golden State. The controversy continues as prediction market Kalshi finds itself under fire for a questionable Cardi B prop bet that has critics questioning the platform's direction, while a disgruntled Chris "Mad Dog" Russo sounds off on the ongoing epidemic of NBA Load Management. From championship parades to the "Goal Post" takes of the week, this episode covers the heavy hitters, the tax collectors, and everything in between.

Episode 100 of Moving The Goal Posts with Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano dives headfirst into a whirlwind of sports headlines and high-stakes drama. The duo begins by tackling the shocking Pro Football Hall of Fame snubs of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, questioning how the masterminds of the Patriots' dynasty were both left on the outside looking in for the Class of 2026. The conversation takes a serious turn as they discuss the fallout of Giants co-owner Steve Tisch being named in the newly unsealed Epstein documents, examining what this means for the league's reputation. Shifting to the hardwood, Nick and Johnny break down the final hours of the NBA Trade Deadline, analyzing which contenders secured the missing piece and which teams are officially waving the white flag. Finally, the show centers on the looming Super Bowl LX showdown in Santa Clara, where the Seattle Seahawks enter as -4.5 favorites against the New England Patriots. With the over/under set at 45.5, the guys provide an exhaustive breakdown of the matchup, their favorite degenerate prop bets, and their official score predictions for this historic rematch.

On Episode 99 of Moving the Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano dive deep into a weekend of high-stakes action and heated controversy. The guys start on the gridiron, breaking down the Seattle Seahawks’ crucial victory over the Rams and the Patriots’ hard-fought win against the Broncos, questioning what these results mean for the looming playoff picture. The conversation takes a cynical turn as they tackle the rise of broadcast officiating experts, debating whether these rules analysts provide genuine insight or if they have become entirely useless in the face of weekly refereeing blunders. Shifting to the diamond, Nick and Johnny confront the "blue menace" in Los Angeles, weighing in on whether the Dodgers’ massive spending sprees are officially ruining the competitive spirit of Major League Baseball. From divisional rivalries to the ethics of the modern game, this episode covers it all and more with the signature grit and wit you've come to expect.

On Episode 98 of Moving the Goal Posts, Johnny Montalbano and Ben Kruse break down a chaotic week of football headlined by the Broncos' overtime victory over the Bills, though the win is clouded by Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury. The guys dive into a dominant Seahawks performance against the 49ers and the Patriots' defensive masterclass that secured their spot in the AFC Title Game. Over in the NFC, the Rams outlasted the Bears in an overtime thriller to advance to the Championship Game.The conversation then shifts to a massive shakeup in the coaching ranks following Sean McDermott’s firing in Buffalo, making him the tenth head coach to lose his job this season. Johnny and Ben analyze the latest hires in the NFL coaching carousel, including John Harbaugh heading to the Giants, Kevin Stefanski taking over in Atlanta, and Robert Saleh landing with the Titans. Finally, the show wraps up with a look at the college ranks as Fernando Mendoza leads Indiana to their first-ever National Championship.

Moving The Goal Posts joins forces with Unnecessary Wagers! Liam Barwick steps in to co-host with Nick DiMartino. Nick and Liam dissect the biggest upsets and dominant performances from the NFL Wildcard round, they also offer their sharpest takes and boldest predictions for the NFL Divisional Round and they turn their attention to the National Championship breaking down the key matchups.

On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss NFL Head Coaching Firings "Black Monday", the dramatic ending of Steelers/Ravens on Sunday Night Football, College Football Playoff Semifinals predictions AND SO MUCH MORE!

On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss the Chiefs being eliminated before Christmas, Patrick Mahomes & Micah Parsons with torn ACL's, Philip Rivers returns to the Colts, Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman and Diego Pavia acts like an idiot AND SO MUCH MORE

On this Episode of Moving Goal Posts, Nick DiMartino and Johnny Montalbano discuss The Final College Football Playoff Rankings, controversial ending of Broncos/Raiders, Phillip Rivers works out for the Colts AND SO MUCH MORE!