The Hillside Club

"The Hillside Club" is a sports podcast hosted by Rob Cardini and James Martin III, built on authentic conversation and real perspective. From breaking headlines to everyday debates, they cover what’s happening across the sports world with sharp insight, good laughs, and honest opinions. It’s more than just scores — it’s sports and life, unfiltered. No Hot Takes. Just Real Ones.

The Hillside Club is a sports podcast hosted by Rob Cardini and James, with 25 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.

Rob Cardini and James hosts The Hillside Club, a sports show with 25 episodes published.

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  NFL Preseason Reactions, Steelers & Drew Allar Talk, WR King of the Hill + Athletes Complaining About Money | Full Episode 26 Description:

  Aug 17, 202651 min

  Football season is getting closer, and Episode 26 is all about it. We break down what we’ve seen across the NFL preseason so far, with plenty of Steelers talk, Drew Allar, the Falcons, and the latest Tua mess. We also introduce our partnership with Rali, an app built to help fans find where their games are being shown at local bars, before putting NFL wide receivers through King of the Hill. Plus, MLB scheduling the Field of Dreams game against an NFL preseason slate, the return of the Titans jerseys, athletes complaining about money, and why we’ve completely ruined the term “Breaking News.” No Hot Takes. Just Real Ones.

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  FOOTBALL IS BACK! WNBA Problems, MLB Chaos & More| Full Episode 25

  Aug 10, 202654 min

  Football is officially BACK! On Episode 25 of The Hillside Club, we react to the return of NFL football and break down what we're watching for from the Giants and Steelers this preseason. We also hit the biggest stories around MLB, including the red-hot Red Sox, George Lombard Jr. giving the Yankees a spark, and the Dodgers finally looking human. Then, we get into the constant controversy surrounding the WNBA and why someone needs to change the conversation around the league. Plus, About It / Not About It featuring Mike Tomlin on TV and Odell Beckham Jr. back with the Giants, before Random Thoughts takes us to Akron letting a fan help call the opening drive and why it's time for restaurants to bring back dress codes. No hot takes. Just real ones.

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  Are the Dodgers Ruining Baseball? SEC Bias, The Odyssey & More | Full Episode 24

  Aug 3, 20261h 1m

  The boys are back with Episode 24 of The Hillside Club! This week, we break down the blockbuster trade sending Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and debate whether Major League Baseball's system is completely broken—or if the Dodgers are simply taking advantage of the rules everyone else plays by. We also discuss what this means for the Yankees' championship window and whether it's finally time for a full organizational reset. Then, we shift gears to review Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, explain why we thought it lived up to the hype, and discuss why movie adaptations don't need to be exact replicas of the source material. We also tackle the growing SEC bias in college football, react to the latest schedule debates, and share our thoughts on Penn State AD Pat Kraft's comments about spending in college basketball. Plus, another edition of About It / Not About It, where we talk movie theaters, the nostalgia of Fall 2023, the Gotham Sports app, and why sports media has gone overboard with Giants speculation. As always, no hot takes... just real ones.

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  LeBron's Latest Ring Chase, SEC Media Days & Rob vs. the Savannah Bananas | Full Episode 23

  Jul 27, 202647 min

  The boys are back with another episode of The Hillside Club! This week, we kick things off by reacting to LeBron James taking his talents to Philadelphia and debating whether this is the ultimate ring-chasing move—or just another chapter in an already legendary career. We also dive into why we think the 76ers still aren't true contenders, give our quick MLB thoughts (including why the Savannah Bananas have officially lost us), and discuss whether the SEC is facing more pressure than ever to reclaim its spot as college football's top conference after another Big Ten title. Plus, we're bringing back About It / Not About It, talking everything from the iconic Big Ten map commercial to the ESPN layoffs, and wrapping things up with another edition of Random Thoughts of the Week, including the worst sports heartbreaks we've ever experienced, a rap duo debate, and the hilarious question…

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  Spain Reigns Supreme!! World Cup and Open Championship Recap, Yankees, Grass Fields and More | Full Episode 22

  Jul 21, 202655 min

  The World Cup is officially in the books, and we’re breaking down everything from the final—including Argentina’s disgraceful showing, Ferran Torres’ immediate impact, and what may have been the largest 1-0 blowout in sports history. We also look back at the tournament’s biggest takeaways, the first-ever World Cup halftime show, Mbappé’s Golden Boot and historic scoring pace, and why this tournament could become one of the most influential and remembered World Cups ever. Then we head to the Open Championship to react to the final round, Ryan Fox’s performance, and Rory McIlroy taking a very public shot at Bryson DeChambeau. Plus, MLB Quick Hits on Aaron Judge’s extended injury and the Yankees, NFL players pushing the #WorthTheCost movement for mandatory grass fields, and why owners can no longer pretend the change isn’t possible. Finally, About It / Not About It covers rediscovering old songs, Rodri completing football, the Brady and Logan Paul spectacle, and the absolute misery of three-putting. We close with Random Thoughts of the Week, including people eating while filming content and a TikToker refusing a free vacation because she wouldn’t be allowed to post it. Be sure to like and subscribe and follow along as the Hillside Club continues you to grow! Thanks so much for watching, and we’ll see you next week!

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