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The podcast where you don’t need a press pass to talk sports! Quality sports talk based in the Capital Region of New York. Hosted by Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry. A proud member of the Belly Up Podcast Network.

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Episode 217: No Bartender Required! (NFL Week 8 Preview)

The guys come back on a Friday night to sip a beer and talk about the world of sports! Ryan and Dustin talk about what beverages they're drinking, discuss their time on the Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast and the World Series, and preview what they're looking forward to - and not looking forward to - in NFL Week 8. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Support Dustin's fundraiser with Extra Life For Kids! | https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDri...

Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 67

Episode 216: NFL Week 7 Separated the Cream From the Crap

We're back reacting - and overreacting - to Week 7 of the 2024 NFL Season! Ryan and Dustin talk about what stood out to them during NFL Week 7, which teams are starting to separate themselves from the rest of the field, and Ryan goes FULL HAM on losing interest in being a fan of the New York Jets. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Help Dustin raise some money for a good cause with Extra Life For Kids! | https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive....

Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 66

Three Rails Metro Hockey Podcast - Ep. 1: Pilot

It's the first edition of the Three Rails Metro Hockey Podcast, presented by No Credentials Required! Ryan (a New Jersey Devils fan) is joined by fellow hockey fans Brian Germinaro (a New York Rangers fan) and Staniel Smooth (a New York Islanders fan) to talk about their favorite teams as well as other news around the National Hockey League. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Time to BS with Staniel Smooth: www.youtube.com/@timetobspodcast Belly Up Sports: www.be...

Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min

Episode 215: NFL Week 7 Preview (Plus: Cake vs. Pie & MLB Postseason Thoughts)

Ryan and Dustin return LIVE to a Saturday edition of No Credentials Required! They'll start with a new installment of Hot Food Takes where they debate which dessert is best: cake or pie. Then, they'll touch briefly on the championship series in MLB and then dive into NFL Week 7 to talk about what is sticking out to them the most. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Support Dustin's effort with...

Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 65

Episode 214: NFL Week 6 Was Status Quo (Special Guest: Cool McCain of Play Callers Sports Talk)

We are back live and Dustin is back from vacation! The guys are joined this week by Cool McCain of Play Callers Sports Talk! They'll talk about what stood out to them the most in NFL Week 6. From the most entertaining game to the biggest disappointment, they'll talk about it! No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Play Callers Sports Talk: www.playcallerssportstalk.com | www.youtube.com/@realplaycallers Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyu...

Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 64

Episode 213: NFL Week 6 Preview (Special Guest: Brian Snow)

While Dustin is out of town, Ryan brings in his good friend Brian Snow (Snowman in the Morning) as a guest host in Episode 213! They start the show with debate: which style of pizza is the best (6:40)? Then, they review Thursday Night Football's match up between San Francisco and Seattle (19:03). Finally, they go into what they're watching - or not watching - in NFL Week 6 (31:51). No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Snowman Multimedia: www.youtube.com/@SnowmanMul...

Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 63

Victory Monday! (10.9) - Reacting to Robert Saleh’s Firing (Plus, MNF Preview vs. Buffalo)

After consecutive losses to Denver and Minnesota, the New York Jets have FIRED head coach Robert Saleh. How does this impact the remainder of the season? Is this Aaron Rodgers to blame for the firing or do the Jets' issues go deeper? Ryan and Dan return to (Not) Victory Monday to discuss all! No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports This episode's affiliate sponsor is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We...

Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min

Episode 212: NFL Week 5 Was Maddening

Week 5 in the 2024 NFL season was indeed maddening - so much so, we have our first head coach firing of the season! Ryan and Dustin talk about Robert Saleh's firing by the New York Jets and No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $50 o...

Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 62

Episode 211: NFL Week 5 Preview (Plus, Hot Food Takes & Review of Thursday Night Football)

It's another Saturday edition of No Credentials Required! Before digging into NFL Week 5, Ryan and Dustin talk their favorite proteins in this week's edition of "Hot Food Takes." Then, they go over Kirk Cousin's rare feat in the Atlanta Falcons' thrilling overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Lastly, they'll go over what stands out to them in the rest of NFL Week 5. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsp...

Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 61

Episode 210: NFL Week 4 Review (Plus, Tributes to Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose)

Ryan and Dustin react to the deaths of baseball hitting legend Pete Rose and NBA defensive legend Dikembe Mutombo. Then, the guys talk review and react to what stood out to them in NFL Week 4. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $5...

Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 60

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