Kickin It w/ Keeler
A weekly dive into the world of sports with Ricky Keeler.
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Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
On this week's episode, Ricky begins the how by talking about Yermin Mercedes ignoring the 3-0 take sign from his manager, Tony La Russa. Did this example show why the White Sox were wrong to hire La Russa as manager and does baseball's unwritten rules need to be re-worded to fit the times? Plus, with 2 more no-hitters in baseball this week, is the state of the game in trouble with no-hitters happening almost once a week to begin the season? In the second segment, Ricky gives his thoughts on the start of the NBA Playoffs with his takeaways from what happened in Game 1s on Saturday and what to expect on Sunday. Finally, Ricky updates you on what has gone on with the NHL Playoffs and he looks ahead to the final round of the PGA Championship. Who will win in an epic final pairing between Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
On this week's episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about Tim Tebow potentially joining the Jacksonville Jaguars on a tight end. He explains why the "sideshow" is more Urban Meyer than Tebow and why Jacksonville fans should be skeptical about Meyer already. Plus, the NFL schedule is out and Ricky gives you his 5 favorite games for Week 1 and why the Week 14 bye weeks are crazy. In the second segment, Ricky talks about the final day of the NBA regular season, what to watch in the play-in tournament this week, and much more. In addition to the NBA Playoffs about to start, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway in the NHL. Michael Augello of Full Press NHL joined Ricky to talk about each series and some of the head coaching vacancies in the league. During the final segment, Ricky talks about Albert Pujols going to the Dodgers and Jared Kelenic getting the call-up to the Seattle Mariners and he looks ahead to this week's PGA Championship in South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
On this week's episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about the Los Angeles Lakers being the 7th seed currently in the West. With LeBron James complaining about the play-in tournament, hear why Ricky would rather hear from a player on a playoff team complain about the format before saying it is bad for the league. As for the Lakers, are they in trouble and can it be fixed quickly? Plus, Zion is out again and a preview of the final week of the NBA regular season. Then, in the second segment, we talk NHL and the craziness that happened at Madison Square Garden with the New York Rangers. Should Capitals defenseman Tom Wilson have received a stronger punishment and why the NHL is to blame for all the fights that happened in Thursday night's game as a result of it? Plus, James Dolan shakes up the Rangers front office. Was it too much of a panic move? Ricky also looks ahead to the final week of the NHL season with most of the playoff teams set. In the final segment, Ricky leads with baseball and discusses whether having four no-hitters thrown before June 1 is good or bad for baseball? The Astros finally get booed at Yankee Stadium and Albert Pujols gets designated for assignment are the other lead baseball topics. Finally. why is Aaron Rodgers seemingly comparing himself to Michael Jordan and a little scandal involving the Kentucky Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
On this week's episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about his takeaways from the 2021 NFL Draft and highlights some of his favorite picks. Plus, he dives more into the situation of what's going on with Aaron Rodgers and whether or not the two sides can find a way to a solution to keep Rodgers in Green Bay.In the second segment, Ricky talks about the Cubs-Reds game on Saturday and why pitchers never have to worry about retaliation. Then, he talks about his biggest surprises and disappointments from the first month of the season from a team perspective. He is later joined by Max Rieper from Royals Review to talk about the great April the Kansas City Royals had and whether or not it is sustainable.In the final segment, Ricky discusses whether or not the Lakers need to worry about getting in the play-in tournament in the NBA and looks at the standings going into the final 2 weeks of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about the news that Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay. Who is at fault in why Rodgers wants out? Which teams could actually trade for him and how much of this is actually on Rodgers? Plus, should the front office be listening to what Aaron Rodgers wants the team to draft? Then, Ricky recaps Night 1 of the NFL Draft and goes pick-by-pick? Who were his favorite picks in the draft and of course, what does he think about the Patriots selecting Mac Jones as their quarterback of the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
On this week's episode of Kickin' It With Keeler (Episode 73), Ricky begins the show by talking about the 2021 NFL Draft, which comes up on Thursday in Cleveland. Which teams is he keeping a close eye on in terms of what moves they might make and where could be the spots where the draft can take twists and turns? Plus, he discusses the Orlando Brown trade between the Ravens and Chiefs and the NFL's decision to relax the limitations on which players can wear which jersey numbers? In the second segment, Ricky talks about the surging New York Knicks as they have won 9 games in a row, the struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers, and gives you his games to watch for this week. For the final segment, Ricky discusses why Padres-Dodgers is feeling like what Yankees-Red Sox used to feel like and how this rivalry could help bring more eyeballs to the sport. Plus, the A's continue to win and how Jacob deGrom is a must-watch every time he takes the mound for the Mets. Ricky was also at the Yankees game this week, so he gave his thoughts on what it was like to go to a sporting event during a pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
On this week's episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about the concerns that Dallas Mavericks' point guard Luka Doncic and team owner Mark Cuban have about the play-in tournament and why Ricky feels it is a great thing for the sport. After giving the latest on injuries and the standings, he is joined by Ben Beecken from Dunking With Wolves and Locked On Wolves. Ben talks about the impact of A-Rod buying the Timberwolves, Minnesota's play this season, and what he is watching over the final month of the season.In the next segment, Ricky talks about what he will remember about Julian Edelman and whether or not he thinks Trevor Lawrence's comments are a big deal. Then, he transitions to the NHL as Anthony Mingioni from The Off The Post Radio joins the show to talk about the recent trade deadline, the Canucks returning to the ice, and Patrick Marleau's legacy.Finally, Ricky discusses the Dodgers-Padres weekend series where LA continues to roll, Jacob deGrom's dominance, and one rule that the MLB is trying in the Atlantic League that they need to adopt going forward. He wraps up the show by reviewing Hideki Matsuyama's win at The Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
On this week's episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about what has gone on at The Masters this week and looks ahead to the final round. Will Hideki Matsuyama hang on to win his first major or will Justin Rose or Xander Schauffle catch him and make it an epic Sunday at Augusta? Then, Ricky reacts to Sam Darnold being traded to the Carolina Panthers and why the trade benefits both the Jets and the Panthers. How can the Jets build around their new quarterback they will likely select with the 2nd pick and what should Carolina do with the 8th pick now that they have their short-term quarterback at the very least? After talking about why instant replay needs to be for all plays in baseball and ranting on how most fans lose patience in a 162-game season, Ricky gives his thoughts on Baylor winning the national title and talks about the latest in the NBA and NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament and looking ahead to Saturday's Final Four matchups. Who does he think will win between Houston-Baylor and UCLA-Gonzaga and advance to Monday's National Title game. Plus, he talks about Roy Williams retiring from UNC, the numerous coaching changes in college basketball, and reacts to the transfer portal being very active this year.Ricky is joined by Sam Connon from The Daily Bruin, UCLA's student newspaper, to talk about the Bruins' run to the Final Four, Mick Cronin as a coach, and whether or not they have a chance to beat Gonzaga and pull off a historic upset.Then, Ricky talks about what stood out to him on Opening Day in baseball, the MLB All-Star Game no longer being in Atlanta, and gives his predictions for this season. He is joined later by Daniel Epstein, the co-director of the IBWAA, to give Opening Day takeaways and talk about the storylines to follow this year.Finally, Ricky discusses the 17-game schedule in the NFL, he goes around the NBA to talk about why people are upset at the Nets signing Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge, and gives 3 golfers to watch at The Masters coming up this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday Mar 27, 2021
Saturday Mar 27, 2021
On this episode, Ricky begins the show by talking about the trades the Miami Dolphins made to shake up the draft order for next month's NFL Draft. What does it mean for the Dolphins, 49ers, and Eagles? Plus, should the Jets be drafting Zach Wilson and getting rid of Sam Darnold and why you shouldn't overreact to a great Pro Day. Then, Ricky gives his take on the NCAA Tournament so far and looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchups. He is later joined by Andy Yanez of the Daily Cougar to talk about the Houston basketball team before they face Syracuse on Saturday night. Finally, Ricky talks about his takeaways from the NBA Trade Deadline and some key injuries affecting AL contenders heading into the upcoming MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices