Missing the Point - podcast cover

Missing the Point

MTPshow.commtpshow.com

Missing the Point is a sports podcast for fans who want real conversations, not recycled headlines.


We cover the NFL, NBA, MLB, WWE, and the biggest stories across the sports world. Boston teams lead the conversation, but we go wherever the story takes us. Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins, league-wide drama, trades, drafts, injuries, coaching moves, media narratives. If fans are talking about it, we are too.


This show is built on honest debate. No scripted opinions. No manufactured outrage. No talking points handed down from a network. You get real reactions, real arguments, and real breakdowns of what actually matters in sports.


Every episode brings:
 • Patriots talk from draft season to kickoff to playoffs
 • Celtics breakdowns during the regular season and postseason
 • Red Sox coverage from spring training through October
 • Bruins talk when it matters most
 • Full NFL coverage, including power rankings, free agency, and draft analysis
 • NBA playoff races, trades, stars, and team futures
 • Wrestling coverage for major events and storylines
 • Sports media talk and bad takes that deserve to be called out


We don’t just say what happened. We explain why it happened and what it means next. We challenge narratives. We question front offices. We break down coaching decisions. We look at what teams are building toward, not just what they did yesterday.


You’ll hear debates that don’t end in fake agreement. If we disagree, we stay on it. If a take is bad, we call it bad. If a team earns respect, we give it.


Missing the Point is for fans who love the details. Fans who care about roster construction, coaching philosophy, player development, and how one move can change everything.


We talk like fans, but we think like analysts.


If you follow Boston sports, you’ll feel at home. If you follow any sport at all, you’ll find something every episode.


New episodes drop every week.


Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

#23 - The Patriots are dead! Long live the Patriots!

Check out our newest episode right here! #21 - Patriots and NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat #22 - Cheap Heat: Montreal Screwjob On this episode of Missing the Point, we'll take a look at the New England Patriots as their streak of 11 consecutive AFC East titles has come to an end. And with the path to the playoff officially closed, we'll start to look forward to see how the Patriots can get back to the top of the mountain in 2021. We'll also discuss all the biggest storylines coming out of the NFL a...

Dec 15, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 123

#22 - Cheap Heat: Montreal Screwjob

Check out our newest episode right here! #18 - Cheap Heat - Survivor Series Preview On this episode of Cheap Heat, presented by Missing the Point. Mike, Dave Ray, and Craig look back at one of the most famous and infamous moments in the history of professional wrestling, the Montreal Screwjob. From the very beginning of the feud between Bret "the Hitman" Hart and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, to the fated of night in 1997, we look to find the causes, and ultimately assign blame to one of ...

Dec 13, 20201 hr 52 minEp. 128

#21 - Patriots and NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat

#20 - Looking for Answers 2: Electric Boogaloo #19 - Dean Blandino For show notes and a transcript of the episode, click here! On this episode of Missing the Point: after dominating the Los Angeles Chargers, the New England Patriots are back to .500. But with just four games left in the season, and still, a long shot for the playoffs to the Patriots actually do more harm than good to their future. We also touch on the rest of the NFL through week 13 and talk about coaches on the hot seat. As we'...

Dec 09, 20201 hr 22 minEp. 132

#20 - Looking for Answers 2: Electric Boogaloo

#10 - Looking for Answers #15 - GET THAT OUTTA HERE - NFL Edition On this episode of Missing the Point: he's back with a vengeance; as Dave Clarke is looking for more answers as we've now past week 12 of the NFL season. Are the questions tougher than last time? Or are we really just a bunch of idiots? Stay tuned to find out. Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Our Website Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- ...

Dec 02, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 138

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Listen to #19 - Dean Blandino Happy Thanksgiving from Missing the Point!! Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Our Website Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly, Joe Malkin Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com O...

Nov 26, 20204 minEp. 120

#19 - Dean Blandino - Fox Sports Rules Analyst

Follow Dean Blandino Twitter Book him on Cameo! On this episode of Missing the Point, we sit down with Fox Sports, NFL, and NCAA football rules analyst and former NFL VP of officiating and XFL head of officiating Dean Blandino on what it's like to be an official and inside look at some of the biggest plays in the last 20 years, the emergence of Sarah Thomas as the first female referee in the NFL and yes, we asked about the Dez Bryant play... Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter O...

Nov 25, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 119

#18 - Cheap Heat: WWE Survivor Series Preview

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 15% on your first order with the promo code: MTP On this episode of Missing The Point, it's time for some Cheap Heat as Mike, Craig, and Rayshawn preview "WWE Survivor Series." We'll break down the matches and discuss what should happen versus what will happen. We'll give our top five Survivor Series moments, and also discuss The Undertaker's legacy as this Sunday is billed as his final farewell. Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Our Website Suppo...

Nov 21, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 124

#17 - Boston Celtics and NBA Draft Review

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 15% on your first order with the promo code: MTP On this episode of MISSING THE POINT, we recap the NBA Draft, from the biggest moves made on and before draft night to the moves after, including Gordon Hayward opting out of his $34 million dollar deal with the Boston Celtics, and what moves can and should be made, to finally get this generation of Celtics to the NBA finals Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Our Website Support the show ----------- ...

Nov 20, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 122

#16 - Sunday Night Sports Wrap: Patriots fans are Yankees fans, and What to do with Gordon Hayward?

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW Lil' Bit of Heart New England Championship ReWrap: 2003 New England Patriots #13 - Josue Pavon On this episode of Missing The Point , it's our monthly two hours Sunday Night Sports Wrap. we'll break down week 10 in the NFL and discuss the potential for an eighth playoff team to be added to the NFL playoffs if a game is canceled due to COVID-19. We'll discuss the NFL season as a whole as we've now gone beyond the midw...

Nov 16, 20202 hr 22 minEp. 140

Introducing Missing the Point

Introducing the new name of our podcast; Missing The Point. Same great content, less confusing name. Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly, Joe Malkin Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support the show ----------- https://ww...

Nov 12, 202010 minEp. 117

New England Championship ReWrap: 2003 New England Patriots

New England Championship ReWrap - 2001 New England Patriots Part 2 Championship Hangover - 2002 New England Patriots It's time once again to crack open the championship vault and take a look back at the 12 championships the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, and New England Patriots have won since the year 2000. On this episode, we'll take a look back at the 2003 New England Patriots, a season where a team universally regarded as "one-hit wonders," led by a quarterback who was nothin...

Nov 10, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 136

#15 - GET THAT OUTTA HERE - NFL EDITION

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW On this episode of the SNSW podcast, we've reached the halfway point of the NFL season, and DK is still looking for answers. Dave Clarke tells the AFC and NFC prediction teams to GET THAT OUTTA HERE, as we decide which teams should be banned from the NFL (4:54), which players should be removed from the Hall of Fame (23:05) and we look to remove a bad Super Bowl from the annals of history (42:27). Follow us on Social ...

Nov 05, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 130

#14 - Remember when the Patriots were good?

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW Episode 13: Josue Pavon Championship Hangover: The 2002 New England Patriots Bob Kelly's Week 7 Power Rankings On this episode of the SNSW podcast, we'll break down our biggest takeaways from week seven of the NFL, from what the hell's going on with Foxborough with Cam Newton and the New England Patriots to an overtime thriller between the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals, and the big matchup between two of...

Oct 29, 20201 hr 33 minEp. 137

#13 - Josue Pavón - Celtics Writer for Heavy.com

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW Follow Josue Twitter Instagram Heavy.com The Cedrick Maxwell Podcast Causeway Street Podcast ( Twitter ) On this episode of the SNSW podcast, Rayshawn Buchanan and Bob Kelly sit down with Josue Pavón Celtics/NBA writer for Heavy.com and Celtics reporter for CLSN Media to discuss the Celtics 2020 season, their disappointing season-ending series in the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Miami Heat and what moves can ...

Oct 26, 202042 minEp. 126

#12 - Patriots, Cowboys, and Bears, OH MY!

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW Episode 11 - Sunday Night Sports Wrap Mike Marcangelo Bob Kelly and Dave Clarke recapped the NFL through week six and take a look at some of the biggest surprises from the New England Patriots to the Dallas Cowboys to the Chicago Bears. With Andy Dalton replacing Dak Prescott in Dallas, we'll take a look at some of the best quarterbacks that have been called to action due to an injury, and we'll climb the NFL pyramid...

Oct 22, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 121

Championship Hangover - 2002 New England Patriots

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW New England Championship ReWrap - 2001 New England Patriots - Part 1 New England Championship ReWrap - 2001 New England Patriots - Part 2 Almost everyone knows about all of the championship seasons in Boston over the last 20 years but what about the year after? What happened after the euphoria and champagne wore off? On this episode of the Championship Hangover, Rayshawn, Joe, and Mike breakdown the 2002 New England ...

Oct 15, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 131

#11 - Sunday Night Sports Wrap - October 11th, 2020

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW Episode 5 - NFC Predictions Episode 6 - AFC Predictions On this episode of the SNSW Podcast, it's our monthly two-hour show, and at the quarter mark of the NFL season, we'll take a look at our AFC and NFC predictions to see how we've done so far. We'll also take a look at coaches in the NFL who should be filing for unemployment benefits, and how the NFL has handled the COVID 19 pandemic as positive tests on the Patri...

Oct 12, 20202 hr 5 minEp. 134

#10 - Looking For Answers: The SNSW Trivia Show

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW Put your Trivia hats on sports fans! It’s a brand new show that sticks the SNSW crew in the hot seat. Join your host Dave “DK Sizzle” Clarke as he quizzes the fellas on their knowledge of the NFL! NFL history, the first four weeks of the season, everything is on the table. Put your trivia hats on folks, and let’s test your NFL knowledge. Can you beat the SNSW team? Listen and find out! Follow us on Social Media Faceb...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 122

#9 - Boston Celtics Autopsy & Contenders and Pretenders in the NFL

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW On this episode of the SNSW Podcast: it's time to perform an autopsy as we try and dissect the cause of the Boston Celtics elimination from their third Eastern Conference Finals in the past four years. We'll also break down week three of the NFL and revisit which teams are contenders or pretenders as we enter the quarter mark of the NFL season. We'll also hand out this week's Forrest Gump award with all the pomp and ...

Oct 01, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 135

Bonus Episode - Lebron James's Legacy

Michael Marcangelo tried to end Episode 8, and Craig asks a simple question about Lebron James's legacy that extended the show about 10 minutes. Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter WordPress Support the show ----------- https://www.MTPshow.com Our Social Media https://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW ----------- Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly, Joe Malkin Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Inquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Sep 27, 20209 minEp. 120

#8 - NFL Week 2 and The Eastern Conference Finals

Sponsored by BOXO Crafts Http://BoxoCrafts.com Save 10% on your first order with the promo code: SNSW (Episode Recorded Septemeber 22nd) On this episode of the SNSW Podcast: Michael Marcangelo, Joe Malkin, and Bob Kelly discuss the biggest takeaways from the first two weeks of the NFL, including the Patriots last-second loss vs the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys last-second win versus the Atlanta Falcons. We also discuss our biggest worries about the Boston Celtics being down two games ...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 127

#7 - Celtics, Patriots and Week 1 around the NFL

On this episode of the SNSW Podcast, it's our monthly two-hour podcast. On this month's show, the Celtics have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs. We'll break down the matchup between the Celtics and their opponents, the Miami Heat. We'll also discuss how the Celtics got here and recap their seven-game series versus the Toronto Raptors, and what mistakes the C's can learn from to advance to the NBA Finals. We'll also speculate on the destination of one of the league's ...

Sep 15, 20202 hr 5 minEp. 139

#6 - NFL Predictions - AFC

On this very special episode of The SNSW Podcast we are playing our annual NFC/AFC Record Pick em’ game! This episode is the AFC Predictions half of the podcast where Broadway Joe Malkin, Rayshawn Buchanan, and Craig D’Alessandro put forth a very magnanimous and friendly attempt to guess all the final season records of each team in the AFC! Friendships are strengthened and bonds put forward for the whole world to see as they try their hand at winning this years season record pick-em game! Listen...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 118

#5 - NFL Predictions - NFC

On this very special episode of The SNSW Podcast we are playing our annual NFC/AFC Record Pick em’ game! This episode is the NFC Predictions half of the podcast where Mike Marcangelo, Dave “DK Sizzle” Clarke, and The Real BK Bob Kelly try their hand at guessing the records for the NFC. Crazy predictions are made, arguments had, friendships tested! The intrigue never ends! Listen in for a wildly fun guessing game! See the exact rules laid out for our brave contestants below. NFC PICKEM 12 Minutes...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 122

#4 - The Bruins fall, The Celtics thrive & The Red Sox are terrible

In this episode, we will be discussing the elimination of the Boston Bruins from the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. We'll discuss the drastic moves that may be necessary as many members of the Bruins core face an uncertain future. Next, we discuss The Boston Celtics 2-0 lead over the top seed Toronto Raptors in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinal and break down how Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown brought them here Finally, we break down the Boston Red Sox disasters 2020 se...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 31 minEp. 133

New England Championship ReWrap - 2001 New England Patriots - Part 2

Part 2 of New England Championship ReWrap - 2001 New England Patriots Join us as we dive into the mind-blowing 2001 Super Bowl, featuring the St. Louis Rams and the New England Patriots. Kicking off with the backstory of each team, we detail some of the greatest moments and most monumental plays in NFL history. From the Patriots’ first blitz of the game, to the Ricky Proehl touchdown, this game brought up so many memories and emotions that we’ll never forget. This is where it all started. Tune i...

Sep 01, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 125

#3 - NBA, MLS, WNBA, MLB Boycott in response to Jacob Blake shooting

Joe Malkin, Rayshawn Buchanan, and Dave Clarke discuss the decision of the NBA, WNBA, MLS, and MLB to boycott game action in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man who was shot in the back 7 times while walking away from a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Episode Highlight 0:30 Introduction 2:00 NBA Boycotting 5:24 Premise of boycotts 10:12 NBA players taking a stand 13:15 How peaceful protest make a difference 19:44 How people miss the point of a peaceful protest 24:41 Footba...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 124

#2 - NBA & NHL Playoffs

Mike, Dave, Rob, and Rayshawn discuss and preview the matchups in the NBA and NHL playoffs. Topics include: Tuukka Rask opting out of the postseason, and how the Bruins have responded since his departure (2:46) The Matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning (9:55) The current landscape of the NBA Playoffs (18:00) A review of the Boston Celtics 4 game sweep of the Philadelphia 76er's (33:59) Reaction to the latest Gordon Hayward injury, and how the Celtics have responded and wi...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 129

New England Championship ReWrap - 2001 New England Patriots - Part 1

Listen to Part 2 here Rob, Joe, Mike, and Rayshawn recap the 2001 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. From Tom Brady's improbable emergence as the leader of a team he was never supposed to lead, to an improbable march towards a Championship no one thought they could win, we'll take you back to one of the most improbable and possibly most important Championships in the history of New England Sports. Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter WordPress Support the show ----------- ...

Aug 25, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 131

#1 - It's All Relative

The SNSW crew discusses all the latest news and content you can look forward to on The SNSW Podcast: First, they talk about Dave and Mike's Armchairs Ask Athletes interview with MMA fighter Hilarie Rose (8:45) Next, the Bruins are in the playoffs, but Tuukka Rask is out, we breakdown what Tuukka's dramatic exit mid-round means for the Bruins and Tuukka's future in Boston (16:30) Brad Steven is officially staying with the Boston Celtics for the next 6 years, has he earned the extension, and is hi...

Aug 17, 20202 hr 7 minEp. 137
Hosted on Buzzsprout
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android