Don't call it a comeback: it's the return of No Credentials Required! In the first part of the show, Ryan talks about the reason for his absence. He also talks about the reformatting (again) of the podcast and what he'll cover on the podcast going...

This week, Ryan gives you a history lesson in his Beer of the Week. Plus, Ryan goes over the MLB Playoff race and who he thinks will be in the playoff picture by the end of next week. Then, he explains why Jack Eichel is the American Taylor Hall and...

From this week's NCR Friday Happy Hour: Ryan reviews and remembers the 1980's New York Mets after watching the four-part 30 for 30, "Once Upon a Time in Queens." Also, Ryan gives a new radical idea for Major League Baseball expansion (that he's sure...

This week, Ryan welcomes Jason Romano of the Sports Spectrum podcast. Jason is a former Capital Region native and he talks about his early career at WGY in Albany. Jason also discusses his jump to ESPN Radio, where he spent 16 years as a radio...

It's the weekend and it's time to talk sports! Ryan talks about some of the national headlines from the week. First, though, he talks about where he was on 9/11 and the impact the event has had on the course of his life. Then, Ryan discusses Brian...

With one week left until the 2021 NFL season begins, Ryan gives you his NFL preview. He takes five good minutes to go over every division and what he expects from each team in 2021. Plus, the Beer of the Week (spoiler alert - it's cider) and Ryan...

In this week's podcast interview, Ryan talks to his good friend James Pruch. James has lived most of his life in the state of Nebraska. He talks about what it was like to grow up in the mid-nineties, when the Nebraska Cornhuskers dominated college...

It's a special Thursday edition of the NCR Friday Happy Hour! Ryan welcomes guest Brian Snow of Snowman in the Morning. The friends talk about what's ahead in the 2021 NFL season and the NCAA. Then, they talk their respective sports teams and go over...

In this episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan takes the listener through the history of No Credentials Required. From its humble beginnings on a fledgling local sports website in April 2019, to its reboot in August 2020 when sports made its...

It's the Birthday Edition of NCR Friday Happy Hour! It's Ryan's birthday and it's time to talk about the world and sports history events as well as the celebrities that share his special day. Ryan also talks about the corporate logos that SHOULD go on...

In Episode 39, head coach Christy Holly of Racing Louisville FC stops in to talk about his coaching journey from Northern Ireland to New Jersey to Louisville. He also talks about the hard work and preparation that goes into being a professional coach,...

In Episode 38, Jeff Levack returns as our guest! Levack talks about the whirlwind in his professional life over the past month and how he became the team president of the Albany Empire. The two friends also talk about the events leading up to...

Ripped from the audio of NCR Friday Happy Hour on August 6, 2021. Ryan talks about his trip to Iowa for the Barstool Barn Burner Classic. Then, Ryan welcomes Vince Stover from The Sports Stove podcast and they make some bold predictions on the NFL....

In Episode 37, we welcome back longtime Canadian broadcaster Rod Pedersen (The Rod Pedersen Show)! Rod talks about the Canadian Football League and why local sports should matter in Saskatchewan. He also talks about mental health in sports and the two...

Here's the audio from NCR Friday Happy Hour from July 16, 2021! This week, Victoria Royals defenseman and NHL Draft prospect Gannon Laroque is our special guest! Laroque talks about life in the WHL bubble and his motivation to become a professional...

In Episode 36 of No Credentials Required, Ryan sits down to chat with Albany FireWolves president George Manias. George talks about how he got into a career in sports management. He also talks about his time with the Albany Empire in the Arena...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...