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Missing the Point

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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.


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Episodes

Wrestlemania 37 Preview

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! On this episode of Missing the Point; CHEAP HEAT: It's our Wrestlemania 37 Preview Show. We'll preview this year's card give our predictions look back at almost four decades of WrestleMania with our favorite matches, performers and moments. Hosts: Michael Marcangelo, Rayshawn Buchanan, Craig D'Alessandro Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Tweet your questions to @MTPshow with hashtag #askMTP, email us at Craig@MTPshow.com, or leave us a voicemail on our website to be...

Apr 09, 20211 hr 29 minEp. 51

Jan Volk, General Manager of The Boston Celtics from 1984-1997

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! On this episode of Missing the Point : we're joined by former General Manager of the Boston Celtics from 1984 to 1997, Jan Volk. Jan talks to us about how he first started working in the Boston Celtics front office under Red Auerbach and how he was hand chosen by Red to be his successor as general manager. Jan will also tell some of his favorite stories from the front office, from learning what the salary cap was to some of his favorite NBA Draft time moves. Fr...

Apr 06, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 50

Hilarie Rose on her Upcoming MMA Fight vs Alannah Arnett at CFFC 95: Kamchybekov vs. Smith

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! On this Episode of Missing the Point , were once again joined by professional MMA fighter Hilarie Rose, who fights Friday, April 2nd, 2021 against Alannah Arnett at CFFC 95: Kamchybekov vs. Smith We’ll discus what Hilarie has done to improve since her loss to Cheyanne Bays during ESPN+’s Dana Whites Contender Series, and just how long she plans on fighting. Follow Hilarie Rose on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hilarierosemma/ Follow Hilarie Rose on Faceb...

Apr 01, 202148 minEp. 49

Dan Shaughnessy from The Boston Globe

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! On this episode of Missing the Point: We are joined by longtime Boston Globe Sports Columnist Dan Shaughnessy. Dan recount's his time covering the 1980's Boston Celtics, including a story about his free throw competition against an injured Larry Bird, and what Kevin Millar really told him prior to Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees Dan also discusses how the 2021 Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox compare to teams in the past...

Mar 30, 202142 minEp. 48

Boston Celtics Trade Deadline Special

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! On this episode of Missing the Point: it's the Boston Celtics Trade Deadline Special. While we know Danny Ainge most likely won't make any moves of substance at the 2021 NBA trade deadline, we look at the latest rumors connecting the Celtics to players like the Orlando Magic’s forward Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier and Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes. Will the Celtics be able to improve their rosters we had full steam towards the NBA playoffs, or will ...

Mar 25, 202143 minEp. 47

Pro Football Focus's Anthony Treash on the New England Patriots Offseason and NFL Draft Needs

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! On this Episode of Missing the Point , we are joined by Pro Football Focus's College Senior College Football Analyst, Anthony Treash as we recap the New England Patriots Free Agency Period to this point of the offseason. To Anthony, while on the surface, it may appear that the Patriots look better than last years team, they have not really improved that much, and may have actually have gotten worse, especially if Cam Newton is still at quarterback in 2021. Anth...

Mar 23, 202130 minEp. 46

2021 March Madness Preview and Bracket Breakdown

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! On this Episode of Missing the Point , we preview the return of March Madness, we’ll break down the bracket and which region will be the one to watch out for which players will be the ones to watch out for as the best time for College Basketball has returned. Hosts: Bob Kelly, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Tweet your questions to @MTPshow with hashtag #askMTP, email us at Craig@MTPshow.com, or leave us a voicemail on our website to...

Mar 18, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 45

Bill Belichick and The New England Patriots Dominate The Start of NFL Free Agency

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! On this episode of Missing the Point , we recap Day One of the legal tampering period in the 2021 NFL offseason, as Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots were heavy players, drawing in some of the biggest names in free agency, we'll recap all the moves in Day one of Free Agency, what other moves may come and how the Patriots look now heading into the 2021 NFL Draft and 2021 NFL season. Hosts: Joe Malkin, Michael Marcangelo, Rayshawn Buchanan Producer: Cra...

Mar 16, 20211 hrEp. 44

SNSW Hour 2: NFL Offseason, Where Will JJ Watt Sign, Who Plays Quarterback for the Patriots in 2021?

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! Miss the Live Stream? Watch it here! On this episode of Missing the Point : it's the podcast version of our number two of our monthly Sunday night sports wrap from February 28 , 2021. And this episode, we discuss the NFL offseason where JJ Watt should sign and who should be the quarterback of the Patriots in 2021. Hosts: Joe Malkin, Michael Marcangelo, Rayshawn Buchanan, Dave Clarke, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Tweet your questions to @MTPshow with h...

Mar 03, 202151 minEp. 43

SNSW Hour 1: What to do about the Boston Celtics?

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! Miss the Live Stream? Watch it here! On this episode of Missing the Point : it's the podcast version of our number one of our monthly Sunday night sports wrap from February 28 , 2021. And this episode, it's all about complaining about the Boston Celtics. Hosts: Joe Malkin, Michael Marcangelo, Rayshawn Buchanan, Dave Clarke, Bob Kelly Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Tweet your questions to @MTPshow with hashtag #askMTP, email us at Craig@MTPshow.com, or leave us a ...

Mar 03, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 42

Time To Fire Brad Stevens? Boogie Cousins to the Boston Celtics? Do You Trust The Boston Bruins?

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! Episode 32: NHL Preview On this episode Missing the Point . Rayshawn is back with a vengeance as he rails against the Boston Celtics as they stumbled further and further into mediocrity and whether changes at the head coaching position is the ultimate solution for the Celtics woes. We'll also discuss if a certain recently released Demarcus "Boogie" Cousins can bring some much needed attitude to a young, talented Celtics squad now featuring two NBA All-Stars in ...

Feb 24, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 41

Who's to Blame For The Boston Celtics Panic? Brad Stevens? How to Save The C's Season.

Check Out Our Latest Episode Here! Episode 39: Super Bowl 55 Recap Today, on Missing the Point : As we head towards the All-Star Break we take a look at the Boston Celtics and their disappointing start of the season. We'll talk about what's gone wrong, who's to blame for the Celtics meddling, and what moves Danny Ainge can make to get the Celtics back on track. Hosts: Michael Marcangelo, Bob Kelly, Dave Clarke Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Tweet your questions to @MTPshow with hashtag #askMTP, em...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 40

Super Bowl 55 Recap | Tom Brady Has 7 Lombardi Trophies | What Was The Patriot Way?

Check out our latest episode right here! Miss our Live Stream Super Bowl Preview? Click Here On this week's episode of Missing the Point, we recap Super Bowl 55 between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. We'll discuss Tom Brady winning his seventh Lombardi Trophy in his 10th Super Bowl appearance. And if the Patriot Way was really about Tom Brady all along, and not Bill Belichick. Hosts: Joe Malkin, Michael Marcangelo, Bob Kelly, Dave Clarke Producer: Craig D'Alessandro Love wh...

Feb 09, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 39

NBA Quarter-Season Check In

Check out our latest episode right here! Miss our Live Stream Super Bowl Preview? Click Here On this episode of Missing the Point with the NBA at the quarter mark, we break down the season as it stands today. First, we'll discuss our biggest surprises to this point in the season from the Philadelphia 76er's strong start on top of the Eastern Conference, to the Utah Jazz leading the Western Conference over teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. (3:45) Next, we'll focus on...

Feb 04, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 38

Cheap Heat: 2021 WWE Royal Rumble Preview

#18 - Cheap Heat - Survivor Series #22 - Cheap Heat - Montreal ScrewJob On this episode of Missing the Point ; with the Royal Rumble this Sunday and the Road to WrestleMania about to begin, we get back in the ring for another episode of Cheap Heat . We'll preview this year's card, who are the favorites to win the Rumbles and main event WrestleMania. We'll also look back to some of our favorite rumble moments saves, wins that eliminations that have made the rebel so memorable. Visit Missing the P...

Jan 29, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 37

AFC and NFC Championship Recap

Check out our latest episode right here! On this episode of Missing the Point : we break down the AFC and NFC Championship games from this past weekend, with Tom Brady advancing to his 10th Super Bowl appearances in his career as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. We'll also break down the AFC Championship as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs move on to their second straight Super Bowl after defeating the Buffalo Bills. Tweet your questions to @MTPs...

Jan 27, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 36

Get That Outta Here! NBA Edition

Check out our latest episode right here! On this episode of Missing the Point . It’s time once again to GET THAT OUTTA HERE, NBA EDITION! Our teams of hooligans try to rectify the sins of the NBA’s past by banishing NBA franchises. Championships, and Trades so bad that they don’t even deserve to be mentioned in the history books. It’s time to hop back in the MTP Delorean and fix the travesties that have befallen the National Basketball Association. Tweet your questions to @MTPshow with hashtag #...

Jan 22, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 35

2020 Divisional Round Recap: Finally, It's Tom Brady vs Aaron Rodgers

Check out our latest episode right here! Lombardi Field? On this episode of Missing the Point, we recap the NFL Division round, and a look ahead to the championship round. We’ll focus on some of the biggest storylines coming out of the weekend. Is Davante Adams of the Green Bay Packers the best Wide Receiver in the NFL after his display vs the Los Angeles Rams, or could it be Buffalo Bill's Stefon Diggs, after yet another outstanding effort vs the Baltimore Ravens? Will Patrick Mahomes and the K...

Jan 20, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 34

UFC 257: Dustin Poirier vs. Connor McGregor 2 Preview Ft. Hilarie Rose

Check out our latest episode right here! Click here for our first interview with Hilarie Rose Follow Hilarie on Facebook Follow Hilarie on Instagram On this episode of Missing the Point : we are joined today by MMA Fighter Hilarie Rose. Hilarie shares with us the knowledge gained from her fight with Dana White and although she did not come out victorious, recognizing her shortcomings proved to be more essential for future fights. A few key actions Hilarie has improved on post-fight have been gai...

Jan 18, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 33

UFC on ABC Preview: Holloway vs Kattar Preview ft. Hilarie Rose

Check out our latest episode right here! Click here for our first interview with Hilarie Rose Follow Hilarie on Facebook Follow Hilarie on Instagram Kicking off our UFC Week leading up to UFC 257 between Dustin Poirier and the Returning Connor McGregor, Dave Clarke, and returning guest HILARIE ROSE from ESPN+ DANA WHITE'S CONTENDER SERIES breaks down the Main Event of UFC on ABC between Max Holloway and Massachuttes Native Calin Kattar. Visit Missing the Point’s website: https://www.mtpshow.com/...

Jan 16, 20218 minEp. 100

2020-2021 NHL Season Preview | Can the Bruins Still Trust Tuukka Rask?

Click here for our newest episode! On this Episode of MISSING THE POINT; we preview the 2021 National Hockey League season. We’ll discuss the changes that have been implemented by the NHL to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, including going from 2 conferences to 4 divisions, we’ll discuss which teams will benefit and which teams will struggle with the changes. We’ll also focus on The Boston Bruins Season. The Bruins stormed through the regular season last year, but after the virus stopp...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 32

NFL Wild Card Playoffs: Who Won, Who Got Exposed, and Why

Check out our latest episode here! #29 - NFL Playoff Draft #20 - Looking for Answers 2: Electric Boogaloo #15 - GET THAT OUTTA HERE - NFL Edition #10 - Looking for Answers - The MTP Trivia Show #6 - AFC Predictions #5 - NFC Predictions On this episode of Missing the Point , We’ll break down the biggest storylines coming out of an action-packed NFL Wild Card weekend. From a narrow win for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills vs the Indianapolis Colts to an upset in Seattle as the Los Angeles Rams tak...

Jan 12, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 31

Are Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown the Best Duo In The NBA? | Biggest NBA Storylines

Click here for our newest episode! On this episode of Missing the Point ; We take our first trip around the NBA and focus on some of the biggest storylines to the league's first two weeks. We'll first take a look at the Boston Celtics and whether the combination of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is the current best one-two punch in the league. We'll discuss if the emergence and early impact of Payton Pritchard make him the seal of the 2020 NBA Draft and if Guard Kemba Walker will be able to make ...

Jan 07, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 30

NFL Predictions: 2020 NFL Playoff Team Draft

Click here for our newest episode! On this episode of MISSING THE POINT: It's time to decide a winner in our 1st annual NFL Prediction Game...But there's one problem...THE TEAMS ARE TIED! So it's time for The Bonus Round! On this episode, the teams will draft through all the teams in the 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs to try and find the team that will be left standing. Will the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers steamroll through the competition, or could an NFL Wild Card team like the...

Jan 05, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 29

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us here at Missing the Point Visit Missing the Point’s website: https://www.mtpshow.com/ 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://www.MTPsh...

Jan 01, 20214 minEp. 108

#28 - College Football Playoff 2020 Preview & Predictions | Who will win the Heisman Trophy?

Click here for our newest episode! On this episode of MISSING THE POINT ; we give our preview of the NCAA College Football Playoffs We’ll take a look at the teams that got in, whether more teams should have been added, and whether a 6-0 Ohio State team really deserves to in contention for a championship. We’ll preview the playoff matchups between the Clemson Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes, and The Alabama Crimson Tide taking on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which teams have the edge, and wh...

Dec 31, 20201 hrEp. 109

#27 - Trenni Kusnierek - Host of NBC Sports Boston Early Edition

Click here for our newest episode! On this episode of Missing the Point, we are joined by a special guest, Trenni Kusnierek. Trenni is an Emmy Award Winning sports anchor and reporter who works currently at NBC Sports Boston. She was previously affiliated with WQOW-TV Eau Claire, Wisconsin, WDJT-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ABC Sports, MLB Network, Big Ten Network, and FSN Wisconsin. Trenni shares with us the joy and struggles of an award-winning reporter during the Olympics for Rio de Janeiro in...

Dec 29, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 76

#26 - Abby Chin - NBC Sports Boston Celtics Pre and Post-show Host

Follow Abby Chin on Twitter Follow Abby Chin on Instagram Book Abby Chin on Cameo Click here for our newest episode! On this episode of Missing the Point . We sit down with NBC Sports Boston's own Abby Chin. We'll discuss her sudden return to NBC as the new host of Celtics Pre and Post Game Show following a brief absence after serving seven years as the Celtics sideline reporter. We'll also discuss the rise and fall of Kyrie Irving's tenure on the Boston Celtics. what's gone wrong for the C's in...

Dec 22, 20201 hrEp. 108

#25 - SNSW Hour 2 - NBA Predictions

On this episode of Missing the Point, it's hour number two of our monthly Sunday Night Sports Wrap. In our number two: with the NBA tipping off this week, we give our official previews of what we expect to happen in the NBA in 2021. Will it be another title for the Lakers? Will Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving own the East? Will the Celtics finally get over the hump and make it back to the NBA Finals? Stay tuned to hear our thoughts. Tweet your questions to @MTPshow with hashtag #askMTP, email us a...

Dec 21, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 123

#24 - SNSW Hour 1 - NFL Predictions Retrospective

Click here for our newest episode! #5 - NFC Preditions #6 - AFC Preditions On this episode of Missing the Point , it's part one of our Sunday Night Sports Wrap. In the first hour, we revisit our AFC and NFC predictions amongst the topics. Will Mike apologize for picking the lines to win the NFC north? What does Joe think about Josh Allen now the Buffalo Bills are officially AFC East champions for the first time since 1995. Stay tuned to find out. Tweet your questions to @MTPshow with hashtag #as...

Dec 21, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 132
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