45 Minutes to Ledyard

45 Minutes to Ledyard

45 Minutes to Ledyard is a sports podcast of three high school friends on the verge of middle age with an unique view on sports. Our discussions will preview the weekend action of all the major pro sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, golf, and college football). The gambling sports of horse racing, jai alai, and casino games will also be featured. Our episodes will be available every Friday. read less
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3/22/23 Brackets busted after first weekend. Spieth chokes. Rodgers stakeout continues
2d ago
3/22/23 Brackets busted after first weekend. Spieth chokes. Rodgers stakeout continues
The guys recap the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament and give their sweet sixteen preview.  Jordan Spieth loses to a complete no name in Tampa.  Congratulations to the Hamden Girls' Basketball team for winning the class LL state championship and completing their undefeated season.Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
3/22/23 Brackets busted after first weekend. Spieth chokes. Rodgers stakeout continues
2d ago
3/22/23 Brackets busted after first weekend. Spieth chokes. Rodgers stakeout continues
The guys recap the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament and give their sweet sixteen preview.  Jordan Spieth loses to a complete no name in Tampa.  Congratulations to the Hamden Girls' Basketball team for winning the class LL state championship and completing their undefeated season.Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
3/15/23 NCAA Preview
Mar 16 2023
3/15/23 NCAA Preview
A three man booth tonight.  The guys over their NCAA brackets.  Good Luck to all,  no busted brackets.Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
3/7/23 Jets on a first date with Rodgers. ACC and Big East Brackets. Celtics still losing and Knicks' bandwagon has begun. Player's picks
Mar 8 2023
3/7/23 Jets on a first date with Rodgers. ACC and Big East Brackets. Celtics still losing and Knicks' bandwagon has begun. Player's picks
Two-man booth again with Russ and Dan.  Jets are start their courtship with Aaron Rodgers.  A new contest "The Madness to A.C." begins with ACC and Big East brackets.  Celtics can't stop losing and the Knick can't stop winning.  Ja Morant making videos with his biscuit.  Player's picks and  Las Vegas NASCAR recap.Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
3/1/23 Celtics on the skids. NHL trade news. Nascar betting tips. Rodgers out of the cave Preparing for the NCAA tournament
Mar 2 2023
3/1/23 Celtics on the skids. NHL trade news. Nascar betting tips. Rodgers out of the cave Preparing for the NCAA tournament
Russ and Dan talk about the Celtics losing 1st place in the East.  NHL trade news at the deadline.  Nascar betting tips and pro golf recap.  Rodgers comes out of the cave.  Next week the guys will give their Big East and ACC brackets and prepare for the Tournament.Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
2/22/23 Rahm wins Riviera, Stenhouse shocks in winning the Daytona 500. Nobody watched the NBA All-Star game.
Feb 23 2023
2/22/23 Rahm wins Riviera, Stenhouse shocks in winning the Daytona 500. Nobody watched the NBA All-Star game.
Dan flies solo tonight for a quick podcast.  Rahm wins a duel against Homa at Riviera.  Tiger makes the cuts and plays well, but needs better jokes.  Stenhouse shocks to win Daytona 500.Ledyard45minutes@outlook.com
2/15/23 Super Bowl Recap. Tiger is back. Daytona 500 preview. Conspiracy against Providence Friars
Feb 16 2023
2/15/23 Super Bowl Recap. Tiger is back. Daytona 500 preview. Conspiracy against Providence Friars
The guys recap the Super Bowl with Pete gloating about the Chiefs being his preseason pick.  Big weekend coming for Dan, the return of Tiger at Riviera and the Daytona 500.  Conspiracy theories abound on why the Friars get no respect.Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
2/8/23 Super Bowl Preview. Review of Pro Bowl and NHL All-Star game. Lebron ruins Kareem. Foxwoods Review
Feb 9 2023
2/8/23 Super Bowl Preview. Review of Pro Bowl and NHL All-Star game. Lebron ruins Kareem. Foxwoods Review
This week, the guys analyze the Super Bowl and give their predictions with prop bets.  The Chase for the Steak dinner is recapped and a overall review of Foxwoods.  Russ admits to watching the Pro Bowl.  Lebron surpasses Kareem and somehow the Nets trade Kyrie Irving to the Mavs,Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
2/1/23 Brady gives up. Super Bowl teams are set. College basketball teams disappoint. Homa wins Torrey Pines, Reed continues to be shady.
Feb 2 2023
2/1/23 Brady gives up. Super Bowl teams are set. College basketball teams disappoint. Homa wins Torrey Pines, Reed continues to be shady.
The guys discuss Tom Brady's latest retirement.  Chiefs and Eagles win to make it to the Super Bowl.  The Friars and Tar Heels lose.  A favorite of Dan's, Max Homa wins Torrey Pines.  Rory beats Reed in Dubai. Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
1/26/23 Previewing the AFC and NFC championship games. Attempting to be banned from MSG. Big East review. PGA golf update.
Jan 27 2023
1/26/23 Previewing the AFC and NFC championship games. Attempting to be banned from MSG. Big East review. PGA golf update.
Pete comes to the podcast late due equipment and wifi issues.  The guys preview the AFC and NFC championship games.  Celtics on a losing streak and bad-mouth James Dolan to see if they can get banned from MSG.  His band sucks.  PGA Tour update and golf fight in Dubai, Rory vs Reed.Follow on Twitter @45minstoledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
1/19/23 NFL Playoff Recap and Preview of Divisional Round. Celtics/Warriors Analysis. PGA Tour discussion. Tennis and Pickleball Update
Jan 20 2023
1/19/23 NFL Playoff Recap and Preview of Divisional Round. Celtics/Warriors Analysis. PGA Tour discussion. Tennis and Pickleball Update
Pete's birthday edition.  The guys recap the the Super Wildcard round and preview the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.  Russ gives analysis of Celtics/Warriors.  Big East Round up.  Golf/Tennis/Pickleball update.Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyard Ledyard45minutes@outlook.com
1/12/23 Champion crowned in Chase for the Steak. NFL Week 18 recap and Play-off Preview. Bruins half-season report. Rahm clutch at TOC. Prince Harry discussion
Jan 13 2023
1/12/23 Champion crowned in Chase for the Steak. NFL Week 18 recap and Play-off Preview. Bruins half-season report. Rahm clutch at TOC. Prince Harry discussion
Pete is crowned champion of the Chase for the Steak contest.  May his steak be cooked wrong.  NFL Week 18 recap and Play-off Preview.  Bruins half-season report.  Rahm takes the win at the TOC being 8 shots down in the final round.  Analysis of Prince Harry.This podcast is dedicated to Joseph Danca Jr.  A life-long Patriots fan and did his best trying to teach Pete how to play golf.Follow on Twitter @45min2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
1/5/23 Damar Hamlin condition appears to be improving. Jets get eliminated, Giants to the playoffs. Last week of NFL picks. Big East Roundup, PGA Golf preview.
Jan 6 2023
1/5/23 Damar Hamlin condition appears to be improving. Jets get eliminated, Giants to the playoffs. Last week of NFL picks. Big East Roundup, PGA Golf preview.
The guys discuss the Damar Hamlin event from Monday night.  Jets crash and burn while the Giant punch their ticket to the playoffs.  Pete has his Big East Fast Break segment.  PGA Tour preview and random pro and youth sport news.Follow us on Twitter at @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
12/28/22 Jets and Giants both lose but are still in the playoff hunt. Week 17 NFL picks. Luka beats the Knicks. UCONN is still hot.
Dec 29 2022
12/28/22 Jets and Giants both lose but are still in the playoff hunt. Week 17 NFL picks. Luka beats the Knicks. UCONN is still hot.
Russ makes his return from his death bed to talk the Jets losing in pitiful fashion.  Giants lose a heartbreaker.  Pete can clinch victory this week in the Chase for the Steak contest. Luka Doncic leads the Mavs to a miraculous victory over the Knicks.  UCONN remains red hot.  The best Christmas gifts are discussed.Follow on Twitter at @45minstoledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
12/21/22 Recap of the Greatest sports weekend of the Year. Giants win, Jets lose of course. Week 16 NFL Picks. Patriots hand the win to the Raiders
Dec 22 2022
12/21/22 Recap of the Greatest sports weekend of the Year. Giants win, Jets lose of course. Week 16 NFL Picks. Patriots hand the win to the Raiders
With Russ under the weather, a 2-man booth of Pete and Dan recap the greatest sports weekend of the year.  The weekend included: the greatest comeback in NFL history, a Saturday night snow game, a great World Cup final, a same-old Jets' loss, Bengals beatdown of Old Man River and the Bucs, and the Patriots involved in the dumbest play ever.Also discussed are Judge the new Yankee captain, NBA on Christmas, and Big East basketball.Follow us on Twitter if it is still there at @45mins2ledyardLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
12/14/22 Must win games for the Jets and Giants. NFL week 15 picks. Yankee worries. UCONN basketball on fire. Christmas shopping adice
Dec 15 2022
12/14/22 Must win games for the Jets and Giants. NFL week 15 picks. Yankee worries. UCONN basketball on fire. Christmas shopping adice
The guys go through the NFL playoff picture.  Must win games for the Jets and Giants.  Worries about the Yankees not getting any new players.  The rise of UCONN basketball in the polls.  The guys compare note in how to shop for Christmas gifts for their wives.Follow on Twitter @45mins2ledyardSend comments and questions to Ledyard45minutes@outlook.comLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
12/7/22 Judge resigns with the Yankees. Giants tie and Jets can't get a touchdown. NFL Picks. Don screwed and Coach Prime to Colorado.
Dec 8 2022
12/7/22 Judge resigns with the Yankees. Giants tie and Jets can't get a touchdown. NFL Picks. Don screwed and Coach Prime to Colorado.
Aaron Judge resigns with the Yankees, but the guys are doubtful the Yanks will improve to catch the Astros.  Giants can only get a tie, and the Jets don't know how to get a touchdown in the redzone.  NFL week 14 picks.  Don Mattingly gets screwed again for the Hall of Fame.  Deion Sanders is announced as the new coach of Colorado football.Follow us on Twitter @45mins2ledyardSend comments and questions to Ledyard45minutes@outlook.comLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
12/1/22 US Soccer defeats terrorism. Mike White makes everyone forget Zach Wilson. Cowboys steal the Giant 's gravy. Don's last chance for the HOF.
Dec 2 2022
12/1/22 US Soccer defeats terrorism. Mike White makes everyone forget Zach Wilson. Cowboys steal the Giant 's gravy. Don's last chance for the HOF.
Pete makes a Willis Reed performance off his death bed.  US soccer reaches the knockout round of the World Cup.  Mike White saves the Jets' season, Giants are on the brink.  Don Mattingly has his last chance to make the Hall of Fame.  Rest in peace to Gaylord Perry and Christine McVie.Find us on Twitter @45mins2ledyard, send questions and comments to Ledyard45minutes@outlook.comLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
11/22/22 Thanksgiving Special. Zach Wilson ruins lives. USA Soccer disappoints. NFL Week 12 Picks. Woodstock VT travel guide
Nov 23 2022
11/22/22 Thanksgiving Special. Zach Wilson ruins lives. USA Soccer disappoints. NFL Week 12 Picks. Woodstock VT travel guide
The guys discuss how the Jets and Giants ruined football last weekend.  NFL Week 12 picks.  USA Soccer blows their chance against Wales.  Travel guide to Woodstock, VT.Please send comments and questions to Ledyard45minutes@outlook.comLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
11/16/22 World Cup Preview, NFL Week 11 picks. Celtics and Bruins on fire.
Nov 17 2022
11/16/22 World Cup Preview, NFL Week 11 picks. Celtics and Bruins on fire.
Soccer expert, Matt from Manchester, joins the guy for World Cup preview.  NFL week 11 picks.  NBA and NHL update.  Winter youth sports preview.Please send questions and comments to Ledyard45minutes@outlook.comLedyard45minutes@outlook.com
11/9/22 Jets surprise the world, Colts surprise in a different way. Brady pulls it together for the final drive. Week 10 Picks. World Series recap. College basketball starts.
Nov 10 2022
11/9/22 Jets surprise the world, Colts surprise in a different way. Brady pulls it together for the final drive. Week 10 Picks. World Series recap. College basketball starts.
Jets somehow beat the Bills.  Colts fire their head coach, hire a losing high school coach.  Brady beats the Rams, loses in crypto.  Week 10 picks.  Houston Astros win the World Series, it really hurts.  College basketball starts.  High school football discussion.Send questions and comments to Ledyard45minutes@outlook.comLedyard45minutes@outlook.com