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Cleats by Dre

Andre Moskowitz

"Cleats by Dre" brings you sports talk with heart and smarts. Join Andre as he blends analytical insight with fan passion, diving deep into his New York teams and alma maters, while also exploring the wider sports landscape as well. From Mets neuroses to a Knicks rising... from Giants past glory to commentary on today"s turbulent times in college sports, Andre"s unique perspective is delivered like a chat with your sports-obsessed buddy.Growing tired of the constant hot take and shock jock nature of

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All Episodes

58:40

29: Notre Dame at Midseason: Steady, Surprising, or...

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2024/10/25

I reconnect with my season preview panel - my business school buds James & Mike - to assess this Notre Dame Football season that has been solid yet unremarkable. We dive into the surprises and struggles, from red zone efficiency to passing game woes, and debate the Irish's playoff chances amid upcoming matchups with both undefeated (?) service academies. First though, I offer a quick recap of the Knicks' recent loss to the Celtics.(1:20) Knicks-Celtics Recap: Give Boston Their Flowers(7:19)

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32:01

Congrats Liberty, Farewell Mets, and Bing Bong Back:...

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2024/10/22

It's a changing of the guard as I recap a busy New York sports scene, celebrating the Liberty's championship, lamenting the Mets' playoff exit, and previewing the Yankees' World Series hopes. The focus then shifts to getting you ready for the Kniiiiicks, reminding you how last season ended, reviewing the offseason moves, and giving you a few things to look out for in the coming year.(1:44) The Liberty's First WNBA Championship(5:00) Mets' Playoff Exit and Why This Team Will Always Be Important To

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18:58

Liberty Stand Tall, Yanks Get Coal, Mets Turning Into...

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2024/10/18

We break down an action-packed week for New York's queens and worker bees, starting with the Liberty's thrilling Game 3 performance as Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart light up the Finals, evoking classic comparables. Meanwhile, the Yankees face a harsh reality check, struggling against the resilient Guardians despite early expectations of an easy series. Lastly, the Mets find themselves on the brink, battling to stay alive against a dominant Dodgers lineup.(1:06) Liberty one win from a

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30:01

What The Bees Can Teach Us About The New York Sports...

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2024/10/15

I dive into the thrilling chaos of this past weekend's New York's Sports Equinox, where (at least) six teams were involved in meaningful action across a jam-packed 36 hours. Pressure-packed playoff triumphs for the Mets, Yanks, and Liberty zigged with painful primetime stings for the Jets and Giants and zagged with a budding beacon in the hive in the Knicks, starting their preseason action. Join me as we break down the highlights, take a cue from nature, and uncover what’s next for our buzzing

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66:18

The Resilient Romantics: A Cross-Generational...

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2024/10/11

In this episode, I welcome lifelong Mets fan, former semipro player, and author Steve Bogacz for a conversation on the beauty of baseball and what makes Mets fans unique. We discuss Steve's decades-long love for the game, his book advocating for Keith Hernandez’s Hall of Fame induction, and our thoughts and "OH MY GOD" reactions on the Mets' recent NLDS win over the Phillies.[02:52] Steve Bogacz's Baseball Origins And Our Love Of the Game[20:15] The "New Breed" Mets Fans and The Case for Keith

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50:04

Know Your Enemy: Mets-Phillies NLDS Insight With a...

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2024/10/08

I dive into the intense Mets-Phillies NLDS series, featuring a special guest, my former classmate and diehard Phillies fan Chris. Together, we break down the first two rollercoaster games, preview the rest of the series, and unpack what it will take for each team to win - with both of us managing to make it through the conversation without triggering the other... too far. With additional insights on the Liberty's playoff dominance, the Yankees' struggles, and surprising performances from the Giants,

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32:49

BELIEVE

Cleats by Dre ·

2024/10/04

I reflect on the power of belief through the lens of the New York Mets’ improbable, come-from-behind 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that advances them to the next round. We go deep with a play by play recap, including game notes and advanced stats insights, and come up for air with a reminder on how sports inspires.(3:22) Pull up a chair for a play-by-play recap(26:10) Post-game notes(28:50) Belief: What it means to me

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50:40

Mets Magic & Liberty Dreams - New York's Playoff Thrills

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2024/10/01

We celebrate the New York Mets clinching a rare playoff spot in dramatic fashion - with an 8-7 cathartic win over those darn tootin' Braves - and dive deep into the WNBA playoffs with a special guest - my cousin Betty! We talk about how she became a fan, what's behind the overall growth in popularity for the league, and break down the Liberty-Aces series a bit, exploring what it will take for the Liberty to win their first title. Feel the playoff energy in this episode drip, drip, drip!2:15 Got my

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34:45

Seeking Stability in College Football

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2024/09/27

I delve into the recent upheaval surrounding college football, particularly focusing on the matrix glitching opt-out of UNLV's starting quarterback, Matthew Sluka. As the Rebels enjoy an undefeated season, Sluka's departure raises questions about player empowerment amid the chaos of NIL deals and unlimited transfers, highlighting the instability that has permeated the sport. We explore potential solutions for achieving equilibrium in college football.(1:25) Recent team recaps/previews (Giants, Mets,

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23:52

Rumbling, Stumbling Recaps (Mets, Giants, ND) +...

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2024/09/24

We review this weekend's games with a hat tip to a hat tip. And then we pick something uncommon we're seeing with each of the Mets, Giants, and ND Fighting Irish so far.0:10 An ode to an ode, recapping Mets-Phils, Giants-Browns, ND-Miami7:03 Something uncommon with the Irish10:50 Something uncommon with the New York Football Giants16:32 Something uncommon with the MetropolitansEnjoy!

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26:48

The "Unviable" Future of Regional Sports Networks

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2024/09/20

Approximately half of the regional sports networks covering NBA and MLB teams have gone defunct or are in bankruptcy. So should I be surprised that I can't find the Knicks or Mets on my television provider? We'll examine the nationalized shift underway in broadcasting and what it means for fans.1:20 Recent happenings: Mets, Jets5:45 How leagues make money7:20 Why I can't watch the Knicks, Mets13:20 What's happening overall with the leagues18:35 Is this good or bad (or neither) for fans?

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46:29

Weekend Whiparound + An Interview With My Fantasy...

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2024/09/17

Giants-Fighting Irish-Mets-Yanks-Jets. All in play this past weekend. We do a quick 4 minutes on each reviewing the latest and resetting their championship windows.Then, in a bout of inside baseball, I bring in my opponent, Mike, in (one of) my upcoming fantasy baseball championships to glean some invaluable intel, preview our upcoming matchup, and make a stately wager. Enjoy!(2:14) Giants: Full on youth, empty on brains(9:17) Irish: Full vengeance, empty calories (13:47) Mets: Full hearts, empty

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20:49

Athletes Can Be Heroes, Too

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2024/09/13

I examine what it means to be a hero and how athletes are perfectly set up for the job, including one who showed the ultimate courage, leadership, strength and sacrifice on September 11, 2001.I end with discussing an emerging Mets hero - who not only understands and appreciates the true heroes and public servants out there - but also is writing a new chapter in his own heroism arc with one clutch play after another: Francisco Lindor.(1:00) Are athletes heroes?(10:00) Francisco Lindor, who I compare

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33:20

The Blue Devils We Know: Leonard and Jones

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2024/09/10

That was a tough weekend of football to watch. In this episode, we try to have some fun with how my fandom has been cornered by two products of the well-known QB football factory at Duke, before giving some quick recaps of the losses by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and New York Football Giants. Buckle up. (01:52) Tale of the Tape: Riley Leonard and Daniel Jones(13:25) A program-deflating loss to Northern Illinois for the Irish(25:25) An unsurprising loss for the Giants, and what to focus on from

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46:14

My Dad Joins To Talk Tennis And The Next Era

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2024/09/06

Andre's father, Dan the Man, makes his podcasting debut to talk about his long-time affinity for tennis, the importance of the U.S. Open, the changing of the guard particularly in the Mens game, and why you should tune in this weekend (pssssst: all-american Mens semifinal Friday night).

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33:29

A program-altering win for the Irish + Why I play...

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2024/09/03

A two parter. First: 23-13 Notre Dame! Quick recap of the big win this weekend for the Irish, and then talking about fantasy football: why it matters, why we play, and peaking at some of the guys I like.1:58 Recapping the ND win over Texas A&M, my top 5 stars of the game, and how I recalibrate expectations going forward14:51 Fantasy football! What is it, why we play, the best league settings, and 7 guys I like to outperform their ADP

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77:07

Fighting Irish or Falling Short? Predictions for...

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2024/08/29

Andre is joined by his fellow Notre Dame alums, James and Mike, as they dissect the upcoming season for the Fighting Irish. They share memories of ND football, debate the team's national standing, and dive into critical storylines, including the significance of Coach Marcus Freeman's third year. They discuss Riley Leonard's potential impact, evaluate the team's strengths and weaknesses, as well as the season’s schedule, ending with a preview of the challenging opener against Texas A&M and spicy

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16:44

The Future of Pitching in Baseball: MLB's Latest...

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2024/08/19

In this episode of "Cleats by Dre," Andre discusses Major League Baseball's proposed rule changes aimed at increasing the amount of action in the game, restoring the prominence of starting pitchers, and reducing pitching injuries. He delves into the current state of pitching in baseball, highlighting the issues of throwing hard leading to more injuries, teams restricting pitch counts, the impact on youth sports, and what he'd like to see moving forward.Timestamp Summary0:00 MLB's Proposed Rule

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22:54

For the 6th straight season, is Daniel Jones the guy?

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2024/08/12

Daniel Jones is smart and tough, but is he going to bring the Giants their next Super Bowl anytime soon?3 up, 2 down in the sports world since Tuesday (2:38)Oral history of Daniel Jones leading up to and with the Giants (5:52)What the stats tell me (14:21)What my eyes tell me (16:52)Oh yeah, the salary cap (18:40)

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15:31

Pete Alonso is a #5 or #6 hitter

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2024/08/07

Andre makes the case for why Pete Alonso would be batting 5th or 6th in a Mets' ideal world series-winning lineup.Quick Recap on What's Happened Since the Last Show (1:08)Alonso's Season Overview (3:28)Lineup Construction (5:36)Review of past WS winning cleanup hitters (9:22) What should the Mets do? (13:20)

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