The Wise Guys

Brady Fitzgerald and Chris Hagen•wiseguyspod.github.io

Welcome to The Wise Guys Podcast, where Chris and Brady break down everything in the world of sports, from the NFL and NBA to college football, MLB, and beyond. With sharp takes, plenty of laughs, and a little chaos along the way, these two lifelong sports fans give you the insight and banter you didn’t know you needed.

Each episode delivers game previews, recaps, betting picks in the Wise Picks, and reactions to the biggest stories in sports. No filters. No scripts. Just two guys talking ball like you would with your boys at the bar.

New episodes drop weekly on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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Episodes

NBA Game 7, Celebrations, Trades, and Draft!

The Wise Guys are back with a loaded episode as they break down an unforgettable NBA Finals Game 7, with the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating their first championship. They react to the shocking trade sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and cover the wild flurry of moves from the Boston Celtics, including trading Jrue Holiday and pulling off a Kristaps Porzingis deal live during the livestream. The guys also dive into a major trade from the Washington Wizards before closing the show by ...

Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 30 min

Finals Game 6 and MLB Catchup

The Wise Guys are back with a loaded episode! Brady and Chris break down all the action from Game 6 of the NBA Finals , covering the biggest plays, standout performances, and what each team needs to adjust heading into a do-or-die Game 7 . Who’s built for this moment? The guys give their predictions and X-factors for Sunday’s finale. Then, Chris takes the wheel for a deep dive into the MLB season at the halfway point . Which teams have been the biggest surprises? Who’s underachieving? From hot b...

Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min

NBA Finals Game 5 Plus Top 5 Cartoon Hoopers

The Wise Guys break down Game 5 of the NBA Finals , covering the biggest moments, performances, and storylines you need to know. After the Finals talk, they dive into the Desmond Bane trade and share their thoughts on the NBA Draft being next Wednesday — and discuss whether the league’s moving too fast past the Finals. To close it out, they draft their Top 5 Cartoon Characters to build the ultimate basketball starting lineup.

Jun 17, 2025•54 min

NBA Finals Games 3 and 4

The Wise Guys discuss the NBA Finals games 3 and 4. With a tied series there is a lot to breakdown. Then they talk a little US Open and a little DC Defenders.

Jun 14, 2025•40 min

NBA Finals Game 2, Aaron Rodgers, Top 5 Striped Things

The Wise Guys do a full NBA Finals game 2 breakdown, and they talk about the horrid production that ESPN is displaying. Following they quickly talk about Arron Rodgers officially to the Steelers, then they break down their Top 5 Striped items. All that and more!

Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 16 min

The Devil Resides in Indiana

The Wise Guys do a quick recap about the shocker NBA Finals game 1.

Jun 06, 2025•23 min

Thibs Gone NBA Finals Preview Diggs and Bowls

The Wise Guys discuss the end of the Thibs Knicks. A NBA Finals Preview, Stefon Diggs, and Top 5 Bowls

Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min

Conference Finals Check in

The Guys are here discussing the Knicks vs Pacers and the Wolves vs Thunder and breakdown why the Wolves and Knicks are down 2-0. Please ignore the quality of Chris' audio, he joined the pod via Brady's iPhone due to bad service in his area.

May 24, 2025•23 min

Chris is Back! + Top 5 Polarizing Foods

The NBA Playoffs are down to the final 4. Chris and Brady discuss everything about the remaining four teams. Following the Guys break down their Top 5 Polarizing Foods

May 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min

NBA Playoffs with AB and Lambo

Chris is still away so Brady is joined with AB and Lambo discussing all things basketball. They start off with the Celtics loss, move onto the Warriors, then OKC vs Nugs game 7. After the NBA they discuss Bill Belichick, South Carolina basketball, The W, the return of the 2 pointer and more!

May 17, 2025•1 hr 27 min

Jayson Tatum injured and NBA Lottery

Brady is joined by guest cohost Aaron Barton who is filling in for Chris as he is on vacation. The Guys discuss Jayson Tatum rupturing his Achilles tendon, and the present and future of the Celtics following. Then they discuss the rest of the NBA play off series and predict the weeks games ahead. Afterword they debate if the NBA lottery is rigged for larger markets and suggest new ways to do the Draft. They also discuss the how Cooper Flagg fits with the Mavericks and how the rest of the lottery...

May 14, 2025•1 hr 36 min

Wake Up Calls in the NBA Playoffs

The Guys hit on everything today. They start out with all the upsets in the NBA Playoffs over the past 72 hours. Then they breakdown the Caps in the NHl Playoffs. Chris catches everyone up on MLB Baseball. The Guys talk College Corner and end off with Abdul Carter. All that and more!

May 07, 2025•1 hr 35 min

NBA Playoffs w/ AB

The Wise Guys are catching up on the NBA Playoffs. After focusing on the NFL Draft the Guys are catching everyone up to where the NBA Playoffs are today. They are joined by NBA expert Aaron Barton

May 03, 2025•1 hr 29 min

FULL NFL Draft Recap

The Wise Guys go over all 32 teams NFL Draft. Dive into as many picks as possible, all the big names and trades + Sanders.

Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 53 min

Fan Mock Draft!

The Wise Guys have a complete 32 man mock draft complied by The Fans! The Guys have Fan GMs make their teams pick for the 2025 NFL Draft. It is a mock draft like you've never seen before.

Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 33 min

NBA Playoff Preview

The Wise Guys are previewing the NBA Playoffs, going through the bracket and predicting each series.

Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min

Wise Mock Draft 1.0

The Wise Guys go through the 2025 NFL Draft. The Guys take the seats of all 32 GMs and run through their mock drafts. There are trades, surprises, and a whole lotta takes.

Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 27 min

NCAA Basketball National Championships + Top 5 Cubes

The Guys are reacting to the final minutes of the Men's Basketball NCAA National Championship. Houston goes from capitalizing off a Duke choke to choking the Natty away to Florida. Then Chris talsk about the state of UMD basketball, Brady talks about the Women's Gamecock squad losing to UConn, and Mike Malone getting fired. The Guys end the pod with their Top 5 Cubes!

Apr 08, 2025•52 min

Who can win the NBA Title + Baseball

The Wise Guys are breaking down who in the playoffs right now can win the NBA title. There are 9 teams that Brady thinks can win the Larry O'Brien, the Guys break down whos on the list, and who got left off. After that Chris takes us through first 8 games of the MLB season. All that and more (Minecraft movie)!

Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 17 min

Final Four and Torpedo Bats

The Wise Guys are previewing the NCAA Final Four. Then the Guys are discussing the Torpedo Bats!

Apr 02, 2025•29 min

Elite Eight Preview and BIG MLB Preview

The Wise Guys are previewing the NCAA Elite Eight. Then the Guys talk about MLB being back and do a big preview for 2025 baseball! Plus the pod ends with an interesting discussion on Meechie Johnson and potentially making transfer portal history.

Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 35 min

NCAA Sweet Sixteen Preview + Diggs to the Pats and Fantasy Baseball

The Wise Guys are previewing the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Then the Guys talk about NIL and the transfer portals affects on the tournament. Brady reacts to Stefon Diggs on the Pats. Plus Chris explains to Brady and the Audience how you should draft in Fantasy Baseball.

Mar 26, 2025•54 min

Wise Interview: Jack Anderson Plus March Madness Preview

The Wise Guys are joined by Marquette basketball player Jack Anderson. Jack talks about his transfer to Marquette, his career at Keystone College, the differences between D3 and D1, and more. Then the Guys breakdown the Bracket! They go region by region and talk about all the NCAA Tournament Matchups. Make sure to join The Wise Guys bracket challenge for your chance to win a free The Wise Guys tee shirt. Link: https://linktr.ee/The_Wise_Guys...

Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 15 min

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