No Credentials Required

Quality sports talk based in the Capital Region of New York. Hosted by Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry. A proud member of the Belly Up Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. #Mighty518

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NCR Friday Happy Hour - July 16, 2021
Here's the audio from NCR Friday Happy Hour from July 16, 2021! This week, Ryan gives some life advice to some sports personalities and teams who made some news this week, most notably Stephen A. Smith, USA Basketball, and Richard Sherman. Plus, Belly...
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Episode 35: Jeff Levack Stops By to Have a Beer...
In Episode 35 of No Credentials Required, former 104.5 The Team radio host Jeff Levack stops by and has a friendly chat with Ryan! Levack talks about his radio career, his most favorite and most awkward interviews, and his new job(s) at TechEast Fire...
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NCR Friday Happy Hour - July 9, 2021
This is the audio from the live show broadcasted on July 9, 2021. In this episode, Ryan talks about the end of the Stanley Cup Final and the beginning of what is sure to be a frenetic NHL off-season. Plus, the Beer of the Week, a possible NCR road...
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Episode 34: Brittany Wagner Asks if You Brought...
In Episode 34, Ryan welcomes special guest Brittany Wagner, formerly of Last Chance U! Ryan talks with Brittany about how she became an academic advisor on EMCC, what goes on behind the scenes while Netflix films, and how difficult of a decision it...
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NCR Friday Happy Hour - Debut Episode
It's the debut episode of NCR Friday Happy Hour! This is the audio from the live show broadcasted on July 2, 2021. In this episode, Ryan talks about the Stanley Cup Final between Tampa Bay and Montreal and how his interest in the NBA Playoffs has...
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Episode 33: Me and Malachi Jones
On this edition of No Credentials Required, Ryan sits down for an interview with Albany Empire wide receiver Malachi Jones. Malachi tells Ryan about what he's been up to after the collapse of the Arena Football League, how he's kept in shape during...
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Episode 32: Breaking Down the Empire (feat. Tom...
In Episode 32, Ryan has Tom "Goz" Gozlowski of Gozilla Media on to discuss the Albany Empire's Week 4 win over the Orlando Predators. They discuss what's surprised them about the Empire so far this season, what concerns they have for the remaining...
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Episode 31: The Empire Rises (w/Albany Empire W...
In Episode 31 of No Credentials Required, Ryan sits down with Albany Empire WR Phillip Barnett. Barnett talks a little about his career in indoor football, how he got to Albany, and what it's like to play with talented ex-Arena Football League players...
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Episode 30: Why Local Sports Matter
We're going local in this week's episode of No Credentials Required! This week, Ryan hosts a panel discussion on the importance of local sports. He welcomes Tom "Goz" Gozlowski (founder of Gozilla Media) and JD Davis (intern at Belly Up Sports) to...
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Episode 29 - Getting Thunderstruck with Evan Pi...
It's another episode of No Credentials Required! This week, Ryan talks with Evan Pivnick. Evan is the broadcaster (among many things) for the Adirondack Thunder, the ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils. Evan talks about the many hats he wears as...
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Episode 28 - The Abridged History of Arena Foot...
It's the official re-launch of No Credentials Required! Episode 28 features the abridged history of Arena Football in Albany. Ryan takes you through the nearly 30-year history of the sport in Albany. From the fledgling early days of the Albany...
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Episode 27 - Soft Re-Launch
After a month off, it's a soft re-launch of No Credentials Required! Ryan is back as he explains why he repivoted the show to cover football, hockey, and lacrosse in the Capital District (NY) area. He also talks about the name reveal for Albany's new...
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Episode 26 - Doing Good in the Hockey World
In Episode 26 of No Credentials Required, Ryan talks to some people who are doing good in the hockey world. First, he talks with Torts Bolik of Altrunite.com. Torts talks about his hockey fandom, how it influenced his decision to start his company,...
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Episode 25 - Sitting Down with Rod Pedersen
On this episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan talks with Canadian broadcaster Rod Pedersen! Rod talks about his lengthy broadcast career, how he got into recovery coaching, and how he landed his current gig as a sports talk show host. Ryan and Rod...
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Episode 24: Getting Down with Belly Up!
After a brief hiatus, we're back with Episode 24 of No Credentials Required! Ryan makes an announcement about the show going forward (0:12). Alex Nuttle from the Cannons and Tomahawks podcast stops by to talk some NHL with Ryan (1:28). Then, Kev from...
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Episode 23: A Family Affair
It's an all-McCarthy episode of No Credentials Required! With Corey out for the week, Ryan called his nephew Christian from the bullpen to co-host the show. The uncle-and-nephew team do some very loose analysis of the game, talk "prop" bets, Super...
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Episode 22: Stop Making Bad Sequels!
From a cold and snowy upstate New York, it's Episode 22 of No Credentials Required! This week, Corey and Ryan discuss the aftermath of NFL conference championship weekend and give their thoughts on the New York Jets' hiring of Robert Saleh. Then, they...
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NCR Special - Interview with Sean Patrick Flanery
it's a bonus episode of No Credentials Required! Ryan had the opportunity to talk with Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints, Powder) about his new movie Born a Champion. Sean talks about how his passion for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu fueled the idea behind...
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Episode 21: Corey and Ryan Face the Music
After a brief delay, it's a new episode of No Credentials Required! Corey and Ryan discuss the first week of the 2021 NHL Season, talk about the recent MLB signings, and discuss the fallout of former Mets GM Jared Porter. Then, in Pop Culture Corner,...
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NCR Special Edition: Ryan's Appearance on Down ...
It's a special edition of No Credentials Required! This episode features audio ripped from Ryan's guest appearance on Down to the Wire on the Worldwide Sports Radio Network. Ryan joined show hosts Errol Marks and "Speedy" Pete to discuss the NFL,...
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S2E2 -Episode 20 - No Dojo Required
Cobra Kai never dies and neither does No Credentials Required! Corey is back and he and Ryan take on the NHL the night before Opening Faceoff. They discuss what they expect from their respective favorite teams this season. Then, they react to the CFP...
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S2E1 -Episode 19 - Cooking Things Up with Vince...
It's a new year and a new episode of No Credentials Required! This week, Vince Stover of The Sports Stove Podcast joins Ryan for some lively conversation. The hosts cover the NHL and their reaction to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Then,...
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S1E18 -Episode 18 - Santa is a Gigolo!
It's the final episode of No Credentials Required in 2020! After a week away, Corey and Ryan talk about the NHL coming back in 2021 and their feelings on the College Football Playoff. Then, in pop culture, the boys react to Season Two of The...
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S1E17 -Episode 17 - Interview with Collin Taylor
Episode Notes It's time for Episode 17 of No Credentials Required! This week, the boys welcomed guest Collin Taylor. Collin is a nine-season veteran of the Arena Football League and currently works at a fitness center in Ohio. He's also been in the...
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S1E16 -Episode 16 - Interview with UMass' Matt ...
Episode Notes It's Episode 16 of No Credentials Required! This week, Corey and Ryan interview UMass men's hockey goaltender Matt Murray. The senior talks about how the team is making adjustments during the pandemic and coping with schedule changes....
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