The Clutch Mode Podcast

Welcome to Clutch Mode podcast — the sports podcast where passion, personality, and perspective collide. Hosted by David, whose experience on the autism spectrum brings a unique lens to the world of sports, One Brain. All The Games. delivers sharp takes, deep dives, and real conversations on New England sports, national headlines, game breakdowns, and the stories fans actually care about. From Patriots pressure to Celtics drama, Red Sox debates to NFL chaos, every episode brings energy, insight, humor, and a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

The Clutch Mode Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by David Curtis, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

David Curtis hosts The Clutch Mode Podcast, a sports show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 13- Pats/Colt Joint Practice and Preseason Game 1

  Aug 15, 20261h 26mS1

  We start with the Week in Review, going league by league with the latest news from the Patriots and the rest of the NFL, the Celtics and NBA, the Red Sox and MLB, plus updates from around New England sports and the biggest national stories worth talking about. Then we get into the Patriots Season Ticket Member Practice from today. We break down what stood out, the players who made an impression, what we saw from the offense and defense, and the biggest takeaways as training camp continues. From there, it’s time for The One Question: What Did We Learn From the Joint Practices and Preseason Game 1? After getting a chance to work against the Colts in joint practices and then seeing New England take the field for its first preseason game, we look at what actually carried over. We talk quarterback play, the offense, offensive-line depth, the running backs, receivers and tight ends, the defense, roster battles and which questions are starting to get answers heading deeper into the preseason. Next up is The 101, where we continue breaking down NFL offense with Pass Protection 101. We explain five-, six- and seven-man protection, man vs. slide protection, half-slide concepts, how running backs and tight ends help protect the quarterback, what happens when the defense brings more rushers than the offense can block, and why every sack or free rusher isn’t automatically the offensive line’s fault. And finally, in Final Freeform, we look ahead to a trip we’ve been excited about: heading to Polar Park to see the Worcester Red Sox in person!

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  Episode #12

  The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 12 - The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 12 - How The Red Sox Turned Their Season Around

  Aug 8, 20261h 47mS1

  We kick things off with the Week in Review, catching you up on everything happening across the Boston sports scene and beyond. We look back at another week of Patriots training camp and the biggest developments coming out of Foxboro. We also talk about a week full of W’s for the Red Sox and where they stand as they continue to build momentum. Around the rest of the sports world, we hit the biggest stories from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and WNBA. We preview the New England Revolution’s matchup with the Houston Dynamo, check in on Boston College Football as the Eagles begin practice for the upcoming season, recap the latest games for the Boston Hunters in the WPBL, and talk about the newest signing for the Boston Fleet. Then it’s time for Know Your Numbers, where we get you caught up on the latest jersey-number assignments and changes from around the sports world. From there, we get into The One Question: How did the Red Sox turn their season around, and is this for real? We take an in-depth look at everything that has changed for Boston. What has fueled the turnaround? Which players have stepped up? What has changed with the pitching, lineup, defense, and overall approach? We look at how the Sox got here, what has gone right, and whether this is simply a hot streak or a team that has legitimately turned itself into a contender. Then The 101 continues our breakdown of NFL offense. After diving into the passing game, we turn our attention to the run game, breaking down how rushing concepts work, what the offensive line and running backs are trying to accomplish, and what you should be watching for when you see a running play develop. And finally, Final Freeform gets a little more personal because it’s International Cat Day! We introduce you to our furry friends Delilah and Edelman and talk all things cats to close out Episode 12.

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  The Clutch Mode Podcast - Boston College Football Preview Special featuring AJ Black

  Aug 4, 20261h 12mS1

  The Clutch Mode Podcast is back with a Boston College Football Preview Special featuring AJ Black. We start by looking back at how BC went from 7-6 in Bill O’Brien’s first season to 2-10 in 2025. What went wrong, and how much of it falls on O’Brien? We get into the quarterback situation, the lack of a consistent running game, the offensive-line issues, and a defense that struggled to stop the run, create pressure, and force turnovers. From there, we break down the massive roster turnover. BC lost 29 players to the transfer portal and several key veterans to the NFL, then responded by adding 23 high school recruits and 26 transfers. What does that kind of turnover say about the state of the program? Did BC bring in the right players, and which newcomers and returning players should fans be watching this season? We take a look at new starting quarterback Mason McKenzie. Why did O’Brien choose the former Saginaw Valley State quarterback to lead the offense? We look at his Division II production, how his dual-threat game could translate to the ACC, where he will need to adjust, and what BC needs to put around him for the offense to work. That includes Evan Dickens and Nolan Ray in the backfield, and Reed Swanson as a receiving option, and a rebuilt offensive line. On defense, we talk about new coordinator Ted Roof, how his style should differ from Tim Lewis, whether BC has the right personnel for his system, and what has to improve after a season in which the Eagles allowed 177.6 rushing yards per game and finished with only 17 sacks. We also discuss the addition of general manager Kenyatta Watson, BC’s increased revenue-sharing commitment, the role of Friends of the Heights, and whether the program is finally doing enough to compete in today’s college football landscape. Finally, we look at BC being picked 16th in the ACC, the biggest games on the 2026 schedule, and what Bill O’Brien needs to do to keep his job. We close with a conversation about Father Leahy’s impact on BC Athletics, what Father Jack Butler needs to change, and what it will take for Boston College to get back to competing for ACC championships and national relevance.

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  Episode #11

  The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 11 - What We Learned From Week 1 of Patriots Training Camp

  Aug 1, 20261h 44mS1

  Episode 11 of the Clutch Mode Podcast is all about one question: What did we learn from the first week of Patriots training camp? We begin with the Week in Review, catching you up on the biggest stories from around the NFL, along with the latest news from the NHL and NBA. We also break down what is happening with the Red Sox and get you ready for Monday’s trade deadline, including what Boston may still need to address. From there, we check in on the New England Revolution, preview their next match, and discuss the latest developments surrounding the club. We also cover the Boston Fleet and the inaugural opening weekend of the Women’s Pro Baseball League featuring the Boston Hunters. In Know Your Numbers, we run through the latest jersey-number assignments and changes from around the NFL, NBA, and MLS. Then it is time for The One Question: Patriots training camp, what have we learned from Week 1? We go day by day through the first week of practices, covering the biggest developments, emerging camp competitions, standout performances, areas of concern, and the storylines Patriots fans should be following. Whether you attended camp or missed the action, this segment will get you caught up on everything that mattered. In The 101, we continue our exploration of NFL offenses by turning our attention to the passing game. We explain how to read a route tree, break down how route combinations work together, and walk through quarterback progressions from the first read to the checkdown. Finally, in Final Freeform It’s all about What exactly is David’s problem with cheese and condiments?

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  Episode #8

  The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 10 - Patriots Training Camp Day 1: What Did We Learn?

  Jul 25, 20261h 2mS1

  Welcome into Episode 10 of the Clutch Mode Podcast! This week, we kick things off with the Week in Review, catching you up on the biggest stories across sports. We break down the latest NFL moves, what the Red Sox need to do to build on their 15-game win streak, and where things stand with the New England Revolution, BC Football, NASCAR, and the latest NHL moves. In Know Your Numbers, we go over the newest jersey number assignments and what changed across the sports world. Then we get into The One Question: Patriots Training Camp Day 1 — What Did We Learn? We were there, we saw the action up close, and we give our takeaways from the first day of camp, including what stood out, what still needs work, and what fans should be watching as camp continues. For The 101, we break down NFL offensive personnel and formations, explaining what terms like 11 personnel, 12 personnel, shotgun, pistol, trips, bunch, and empty really mean so you can better understand what you’re seeing on the field. And in Final Freeform, David shares his impressions from attending his first Patriots training camp experience.

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