The podcast where you don't need a press pass to talk sports! 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.
This is the audio from the livestream recorded on March 19, 2022. Ryan discusses all of the happenings from a crazy week in NFL Free Agency. He talks about the signings from every team and the trades that also occurred. Then, Ryan eulogizes his and...
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Episode 69: Ducon Williams (Arena Football Stat...
In this edition of Friends With Ryan, Ryan welcomes Ducon Williams of Arena Football Statement. Ducon talks about his enthusiasm for the indoor version of football and gives his thoughts on the upcoming National Arena League season. He also talks...
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Episode 68: The Drop-In (3/8/2022)
In another edition of the Drop-In, Ryan starts the episode reacting to the Albany FireWolves' heartbreaking loss on Saturday night to the Buffalo Bandits in NLL action. He goes over the game, talks about the three (three!!!) first quarter challenges...
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Episode 67: Football Never Stops (feat. Zach Ke...
It's another installment of "Friends With Ryan" featuring Zach Keilman (Gridiron Gallery, Inside the Walls, USFL Podcast). Zach stops by to talk about the new incarnation of the United States Football League (USFL), which launches in mid-April. The...
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Episode 66: A Night at the Movies (feat. Matt B...
In Episode 66, No Credentials Required takes a left turn as Ryan welcomes Matt Beamer ('Ramblin' About Racin' podcast), Jeff Levack ('Levack and Goz' podcast), and Tom "Goz" Goslowski (CEO/CFO/COO of Gozilla Media) to talk about their favorite sports...
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Episode 65: The Drop-In (2/18/2022)
In this edition of The Drop-In, Ryan summarizes the week the was in New Jersey Devils hockey, then dives deep into how the New York Jets will address depth in the offseason. Then, Ryan breaks down the Albany FireWolves' loss in Rochester and the...
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Episode 64: A Friends With Ryan Extravaganza!
It's a Friends With Ryan Extravaganza in Episode 64! In this episode, Ryan welcomes three new guests. First, former NFL All-Pro offensive tackle Kyle Turley stops in during Gozilla Media Super Bowl Virtual Radio Row. Turley talks about player...
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Episode 63: The Drop-In (2/8/2022)
In a new edition of The Drop-In, Ryan has all you need in Capital Region pro sports in the Mighty 518 Sports Beat! Ryan breaks down the back-to-back between the Albany FireWolves and Georgia Swarm, then summarizes the Adirondack Thunder. Then, in...
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Episode 62: Don't Snooze, It's News
In another installment of "Friends With Ryan," Ryan brings in Belly Up Sports’ Parker Ainsworth (‘F’ In Sports podcast) and Tom ‘Goz’ Goslowski (Getting There With Goz, Goz on the Go) to talk about this week in sports! The trio go through the NFL news...
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Episode 61: The Drop-In (2/1/2022)
In another edition of The Drop-In, there's lots of news in the Mighty 518 Sports Beat. Ryan breaks down the Albany FireWolves win over Halifax and goes over the first part of the promotional schedule for the Tri-City ValleyCats. Then, he addresses the...
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Episode 60: NHL Mid-Season Round Table
In Episode 60, Ryan hosts an NHL Mid-Season Round Table discussion featuring Beth Searles, Zach Martin, Joe Moore, and Kyle Sullivan (aka Shaggy Von Doom) of Belly Up Sports. The panel talks about the most surprising teams - both good and bad; which...
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Episode 59: The Drop-In (1/25/2022)
In this edition of The Drop-In, Ryan talks about the mixed bag of results from last week's New Jersey Devils games and tries to diagnose what their primary issues might be in "Metro NY Sports From an Upstate POV." Then, in the "Mighty 518 Sports...
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Episode 58: Jeff Reinebold's Wild Coaching Journey
In this very special edition of "Friends With Ryan," Ryan interviews football coach Jeff Reinebold. Reinebold takes you through his five decades of coaching; from his humble days as a graduate assistant to his first foray into the Canadian Football...
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Episode 57: NY Jets Fan Round Table (feat. Dan ...
It's an extra special edition of No Credentials Required! In an extended version of "Friends With Ryan," Ryan welcomes Dan Goldstein (former co-host of Downtown Jets) & Travis Rigney (co-host, The Trav and Rigney Podcast). All three are life-long New...
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Episode 56: The Drop-In (1/17/2022)
Episode 56 brings you the newest edition of The Drop-In! Ryan starts things off with the Mighty 518 Sports Beat as he talks about the Albany FireWolves win over Philadelphia as well as a summary of the Adirondack Thunder's week and more Albany Empire...
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Episode 55: The Drop-In (1/12/2022)
It's Episode 55 of No Credentials Required and it's time for another Drop-In! Ryan starts the episode with the Mighty 518 Sports Beat where he talks about the Albany FireWolves first franchise win on Saturday against Saskatchewan. Ryan had the chance...
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Episode 54: The Drop-In (1/3/2022)
It's the first edition of the Drop-In in 2022! Ryan reacts to the New York Jets' heartbreaking collapse against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 17. Then, Ryan talks about the suddenly surging New Jersey Devils and his first time to the Prudential...
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Episode 53: 2021 in Review (feat. Tom "Goz" Gos...
It's the final episode of No Credentials Required (in 2021)! Ryan welcome back his friend Goz to talk about the top sports news stories - both nationally and in the Capital Region - in 2021, some which you may have forgotten about. No Credentials...
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Episode 52: The Drop-In (12/21/2021)
In this version of The Drop-In, Ryan starts off with the Mighty 518 Sports Beat. He reacts to the NLL's Albany FireWolves home opener against the Rochester Knighthawks. Then, Ryan breaks down the latest news of the Adirondack Thunder and talks about...
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Episode 51: Eric Arditti Talks to a Wall About ...
It's a new episode of No Credentials Required! First, Ryan gets you up to speed on notable sports news in the Capital District with the Mighty 518 Sports Beat. Then, Ryan interviews Eric Arditti of Barstool Sports. Eric covers the Baltimore Orioles...
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Episode 50: Beauty, Clark!
No Credentials Required has FINALLY hit the half-century mark! In this installment of Friends With Ryan, Ryan welcomes in Clark Monroe, producer of The Rod Pedersen Show and co-host of The SquadCast. The Saskatchewan native talks about how he fell...
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Episode 49: Monday Drop-In (12/6/2021)
Start your week with a new episode of No Credentials Required! In this version of the Monday Drop-In, Ryan starts with Metro NY Sports from an Upstate Point of View. He reviews the New York Jets loss to Philadelphia in NFL Week 13 and a horrible, no...
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Episode 48: Ask Ryan Anything
This week, Ryan invited social media to "Ask Me Anything!" The audience asked Ryan about a myriad of topics, including his favorite memories growing up, which beers are underrated, and how he became a New York Jets fans. Plus, many more answered...
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Episode 47: Podcasters Give Thanks
In the newest episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan gives the opportunity for his fellow podcast hosts from Belly Up Sports and Gozilla Media to give thanks. LP from MLB Daily stops by first, followed by Megan from the Slapshot Sweethearts, and...
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Episode 46: Tim Capper Hearts Football
It's the first Friends With Ryan interview segment featuring Tim Capper of the Alouettes Flightdeck and AFL Rewind podcasts. Tim talks about where his love for the game of football originated, his first experience at an Arena Football game and how...