Order Up: AFC East 2025
Can the Dolphins hold it together one more year and stay competitive in the AFC East?  Have the Jets and Patriots made enough improvements to move up the ranks?  Will D and Z underestimate the Bills again?  D and Z make their picks for the AFC East.        
9m Jul 19, 2025
9m
S5 Ep47: Nobody Beats the Miz
Summary In this episode, D and Z discuss recent sports news, including the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game controversies. They critique the event formats and player participation, delve into the implications of player contracts, and reflect on the legacy of Ndamukong Suh. The conversation also touches on the NBA Summer League and the comparison between the Dunk Contest and Home Run Derby. They...
1hr 20m Jul 16, 2025
1hr 20m
Order Up: NFC East 2025
The NFC East could see three playoff teams this year.  But can anyone challenge the Eagles and take the top spot?  D and Z make their picks for the NFC East for the 2025 season.
15m Jul 12, 2025
15m
S5 Ep46: The Fault in Our Stars
D and Z discuss the MLB All Star snubs, project the Knicks’ season after hiring Mike Brown, grade the Yankees and Braves’ seasons, and more!
1hr 22m Jul 09, 2025
1hr 22m
Order Up: The Numbers Game -10
D and Z rank the greatest number 10's in sports history.  
11m Jul 05, 2025
11m
S5 Ep45: Dame Time's Up
D and Z discuss the latest NBA offseason moves, focusing on team dynamics, trades, and the confusion surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks and the future of Zion Williamson. They reflect on past NBA draft picks that didn't meet expectations and the importance of drafting well in both the NBA and NFL. The conversation shifts to LeBron James's potential future moves, the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent tra...
1hr 30m Jul 02, 2025
1hr 30m
58: The In Route with John Franklin
In part 2 of our interview, comedian, media personality, and die hard Yankee fan John Franklin joins D and Z to discuss his sporting event bucket list, his recent experience at Fanatics Fest, what the Yankees should do at the trade deadline, and more!
16m Jun 30, 2025
16m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 9
D and Z rank the best athletes to ever wear number 9.
13m Jun 28, 2025
13m
S5 Ep44: Thunder Buddies
In part 1 of our interview, comedian, media personality, and Yankee fan John Franklin joins the In Route to discuss his journey in comedy.  Plus, D and Z break down the Tyrese Halliburton injury, the plethora of NBA trades, the Mets' continued struggles, and more!
1hr 34m Jun 25, 2025
1hr 34m
The In Route with George Chacko
In part two of our interview, BaldAVguy George Chacko joins the In Route to discuss the Mets season, their recent slump, and trade deadline targets.
22m Jun 23, 2025
22m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 8
D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 8
14m Jun 21, 2025
14m
S5 Ep43: Create a Deversion
BaldAV Guy George Chacko joins the In Route to break down the Knicks' continued coaching search and potential trade targets for the Mets.  D and Z discuss Connor McDavid's legacy after losing to the Panthers again, the Yankees and Mets' recent struggles, and more!
1hr 41m Jun 19, 2025
1hr 41m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 7
This has been the toughest list to make so far, but who will it be?  D and Z rank their top five athletes to ever wear number 7.
16m Jun 14, 2025
16m
S5 Ep42: Are You Kidding Me?
D and Z discuss the low ratings of the NBA Finals, the Knicks' short list of coaching candidates, what the Steelers can expect with Aaron Rodgers, and more!
1hr 19m Jun 11, 2025
1hr 19m
The In Route with Jess
In part two of our two-part interview, Jess from the Wakin' Up with CJ and Jess Show on The Wolf joins the In Route to discuss the Yankees' World Series rematch in LA and more!
14m Jun 09, 2025
14m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 6
Who was the best of the best to wear number 6?  D and Z rank their top 5's of all time.
12m Jun 07, 2025
12m
S5 Ep41: Just the Thibs
In part one of a two-part interview, Jess from the Wakin' Up with CJ and Jess Show on The Wolf joins the In Route to discuss the end of the Knicks' season and how they can improve next year.  Plus, D and Z discuss Tom Thibodeau's firing, analyze the NBA Finals, preview the Stanley Cup, and more!
1hr 16m Jun 04, 2025
1hr 16m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 5
So many fantastic athletes have worn number 5.  But who is the best?  D and Z rank their top five athletes to ever wear number 5.
13m May 31, 2025
13m
S5 Ep40: Pacer Test
D and Z break down the Knicks' Eastern Conference Finals woes, make their way too early picks for MVP and Cy Young, reminisce about Around the Horn, and more!
1hr 31m May 29, 2025
1hr 31m
The In Route with The Athletic's Arthur Staple
In part two of our interview, The Athletic's Arthur Staple joins the In Route to discuss the impact of the recent trend of the Presidents Trophy winners not winning the Stanley Cup, the impact of Rangers' hire of Mike Sullivan, and what the Islanders will do with the number one pick in the NHL Draft.
24m May 26, 2025
24m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 4
Who is the core number 4 in sports history?  So many great options, but D and Z rank their definitive top 5 pick!
11m May 24, 2025
11m
S5 Ep39: Juan to Forget
In part one of our two part interview, Arthur Staple of The Atlantic joins the In Route to preview the NHL Conference Finals and predict the Stanley Cup winner!  Plus, D and Z discuss the NFL Owners' meetings, Brock Purdy's new contract, Juan Soto's bad weekend in the Bronx, and more!
1hr 19m May 22, 2025
1hr 19m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 3
Who is the greatest athlete to wear number 3 in sports history?  So many great options, but D and Z rank their definitive top 5 picks!
14m May 17, 2025
14m
S5 Ep38: Lifetime Supply
D and Z analyze the Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery, the Cavs' loss to the Pacers, MLB's decision to amend their lifetime ban on Pete Rose and the Black Sox, and much more!
1hr 28m May 15, 2025
1hr 28m
Order Up: The Numbers Game -2
Who is the greatest number 2 in sports history?  D and Z rank their top 5 picks!
12m May 10, 2025
12m
S5 Ep37: Clipped in the Bud
D and Z discuss the Clippers' playoff loss to the Nuggets, which players are in line for the next big payday in MLB, the best potential landing spot for Giannis, and more!
1hr 33m May 07, 2025
1hr 33m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 1
Who is the greatest athlete to ever wear number 1?  D and Z rank their top 5’s of all time.
10m May 03, 2025
10m
S5 Ep36: Take It or Cleve It
D and Z break down the results of the NFL Draft, including Shedeur Sanders’ historic slide.  Plus, D and Z evaluate MLB after one month, and more!  
1hr 36m May 02, 2025
1hr 36m
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 0
Who is the greatest athlete to ever wear zero? D and Z rank their top five choices.
11m Apr 26, 2025
11m
Az I See It: Immaculate Grid #754
Z plays the Immaculate Grid for April 25, 2025. Play today's grid and try to beat his score. Post your scores on: X: @Faderoutedandz Insta: @faderoutepodcast email: faderoutemail@gmail.com
11m Apr 25, 2025
11m
S5 Ep35: On the Clock
D and Z make their top 5 picks for the NFL Draft, discuss the Jets' treatment of Aaron Rodgers, and more! Plus, Clinton DeSouza joins the In Route to discuss the Jets' draft plans and the Knicks' series with the Pistons.
1hr 46m Apr 23, 2025
1hr 46m
Order Up: Greatest Masters Victories
In honor of Rory McIlroy's victory at Augusta, D and Z rank their favorite victories at the tradition unlike any other, The Masters
8m Apr 19, 2025
8m
S5 Ep34: Catch and Release
D and Z preview the NBA and NHL playoffs, discuss Mike Trout's run in with a fan, Chris Paul's latest accomplishment, and more!
1hr 32m Apr 16, 2025
1hr 32m
Order Up: Greatest Val Kilmer Movies
In honor of the late, great Val Kilmer, D and Z rank their favorite movies. What makes the cut?
14m Apr 12, 2025
14m
S5 Ep33: Houston, We Have a Problem
D and Z discuss the Nuggets' firing of Michael Malone, Alexander Ovechkin setting the new NHL scoring record, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s new contract, and more!
1hr 28m Apr 09, 2025
1hr 28m
Order Up: Biggest April Fools
Who started out hot and tricked us into thinking they were good, only for it to all fall apart spectacularly? D and Z make their pick for the biggest April Fools.
10m Apr 05, 2025
10m
S5 Ep32: Chalk it Up
D and Z preview the Final Four, discuss whether or not torpedo bats should be legal, analyze Rafael Devers' strikeout problem, and more!
1hr 17m Apr 02, 2025
1hr 17m
Order Up: Greatest American Female Athletes
Who is the greatest American female athlete of all time? In honor of Women's History Month, D and Z make their picks for the greatest American female athletes.
12m Mar 31, 2025
12m
S5 Ep31: Johnnies Come Lately
D and Z reflect on MLB Opening Day, the Giants' revamped quarterback room, the latest chapter in the LeBron/Stephen A.'s beef, and more!
1hr 32m Mar 29, 2025
1hr 32m
Order Up AL East 2025
The Yankees won the American League pennant last year, but the injury bug has bitten them hard already. Do they have enough to hold off Baltimore or the resurgent Red Sox? Can the Blue Jays finally fulfill the promise of their pedigree? D and Z make their picks for the AL East.
14m Mar 22, 2025
14m
S5 Ep30: Dirty Dancing
D and Z make their Final Four picks, discuss the proposed ACC/Big East merger, what the Chase and Higgins signings mean for the Bengals, and more!
1hr 26m Mar 20, 2025
1hr 26m
Order Up NL East 2025
Can the Braves or Mets unseat the Phillies at the top of the division? Will the Nationals improve as they rebuild? How can the Marlins compete? D and Z continue their MLB division by division preview and make their picks for the NL East.
17m Mar 15, 2025
17m
S5 Ep29: New Year's Resolutions
Amy Ward, Student Engagement Manager at Penn State College of Medicine joins the In Route to discuss Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky, Saquon Barkley's impact in Philly, and more! Plus, D and Z break down the early signings of NFL Free Agency, debate where the Yankees go from here in light of the Gerrit Cole injury, and more.
1hr 27m Mar 12, 2025
1hr 27m
Order Up AL Central 2025
Can the Tigers build off their hot finish and playoff run and be division contenders? Will the Guardians fend off all challengers to reclaim the top spot? Can the White Sox be competitive? D and Z make their picks for the AL Central in their division by division MLB breakdown.
15m Mar 10, 2025
15m
Off the Deeb End
D and Z discuss the latest round of NFL trades, a posthumous Hall of Fame induction for Pete Rose, the latest blow to the Mavericks' season, and much more!
1hr 35m Mar 08, 2025
1hr 35m
Order Up NL Central 2025
The Reds are improved but can they take the top spot in the NL Central? How will the Brewers recover from their loss to the Mets after a successful regular season? Is the Cardinal Way dead? D and Z break down and make their picks for the NL Central of the 2025 MLB season.
15m Mar 03, 2025
15m
S5 Ep27: Don't Push It
D and Z discuss Matthew Stafford's contract restructure, proposed NFL rule changes, the potential of robo umpires in MLB, and more!
1hr 39m Mar 01, 2025
1hr 39m
Order Up AL West 2025
Can the Rangers rebound and take the top spot in the AL West? Can the Mariners or Astros hold them off? Will the itinerant A's or the ever underachieving Angels be competitive this season? D and Z make their picks for the AL West.
11m Feb 22, 2025
11m
S5 Ep26: For Club and Country
D and Z preview the epic rematch between Team Canada and Team USA in the finals 4 Nations Face-off, break down the goings on of the NBA All Star Game, discuss the latest news in the Justin Tucker saga, and more!
1hr 40m Feb 20, 2025
1hr 40m
Order Up NL West 2025
Can anyone push the Dodgers in the NL West or is the regular season merely a formality? How will the division sort out when the dust is settled? D and Z make their picks for the National League West in their division by division season preview.
11m Feb 15, 2025
11m