No Credentials Required

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.

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Episodes

Saturday Jun 22, 2024

It's another Saturday Brunch edition of No Credentials Required! First, Ryan and Dustin review "This Week in Sportsball" as Dustin reviews the Edmonton Oilers' historic comeback against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. Then, they discuss why the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their head coach is a bad idea for both parties and the New York Mets getting a wins bounce after Grimace throws out the first pitch on June 12. Then, it's another installment of "The List" as the guys discuss the five former athletes they'd like to have a beer with. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsportsThis episode's affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Support the show by ordering coffee through our affiliate link and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273Follow us on our social media channels:
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024

Ryan and Dustin return to continue their Summer movie series! This week, they review the 2023 movie, "The Boys in the Boat." The movie is based on the true story of the University of Washington junior varsity crew team and their journey to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Plus, the guys discuss Willie Mays' impact on the game of baseball after his passing and Dustin talks about the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsportsToday's affiliate sponsor is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We Have the Tickets! Save $20 off your first order of $50 or more with promo code BELLYUPSPORTS at checkout! | www.seatgeek.comFollow us on our social media channels:
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2024

The Summer sports movie review series continues tonight with a review of the 2013 film "Rush starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl. (8:50) "Rush" is based on the true story of the 1976 Formula One season rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Plus, Ryan and Dustin discuss the news of Joey Chestnut potentially being banned from this year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (44:15) and Dustin laments the first two games of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final (1:04:50). No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports  This episode's affiliate sponsor is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We Have the Tickets! Save $20 off your first ticket order of $50 or more with promo code BELLYUPSPORTS at checkout! | www.seatgeek.comFollow us on our social media channels:
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024

Ryan and Dustin preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers (4:45). Plus, it's another edition of This Week in Sportsball! The guys break down Brandon Tierney's awful take on the New York Yankees (48:15), a monumental upset in the T20 Cricket World Cup (58:10), examining if Kyrie Irving is now likeable (1:07:55), and more fallout from the Scottie Scheffler arrest (1:18:10). No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsportsToday's affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Support the show by ordering through our affiliate link and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273Follow us on our social media channels:
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

It's the start of our Summer sports movie series No Ticket Required! Ryan and Dustin kick off the series with a review of the 2011 movie, "Goon," starring Sean William Scott, Jay Baruchel, and Liev Schreiber. Plus, Dustin is excited - and nervous - about his Dallas Mavericks being in the NBA Finals, the guys remember former NFL lineman Larry Allen, and Pete Rose is no longer alone! An MLB player gets banned for life for violating their gambling policy, which has the guys wondering if professional sports teams need to reevaluate player sportsbook policy. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsportsThis episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP - PLUS free shipping for all orders of $50 or more! | www.righteousfelon.comFollow us on our social media channels:
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Wednesday May 29, 2024

Ryan and Dustin return from the Memorial Day holiday weekend to talk about the passing of two sports figures. Bill Walton passes away on Monday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. They talk about his legendary career as a basketball player and broadcaster (3:35). The sudden loss of PGA professional Grayson Murray over the weekend has the guys discussing the implications of mental health in sports. (22:35) The show transitions into a lighter tone with the comments section and the guys celebrate - we mean, pore over - the retirement of Angel Hernandez, the most universally disliked umpire in MLB. (50:43) Lastly, they reveal their first of the "No Ticket Required" Summer movie series as the first movie is the 2011 movie, "Goon." (1:12:45) No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports  This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: get your beef jerky fix (and more) and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! Plus, free shipping for orders over $50! | www.righteousfelon.comFollow us on our social media channels:
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Saturday May 25, 2024

Time to grab a coffee and a donut (or bacon, if you prefer) for another installment of the Saturday Brunch!
Ryan and Dustin react to the wild finish in the Arena Football match between the Albany Firebirds and West Texas Desert Hawks (3:50);
Dustin catches us up on the chances of his favorite NBA team - the Mavericks - and NHL team - the Oilers (23:06);
The guys also discuss whether or not getting booed at home has an affect on play after Aaron Judge's resurgence behind the plate (46:35), and;
More from the aftermath of Scottie Scheffler's arrest (1:04:50).
No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsportsToday's podcast affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Use our affiliate link to order and save 15% off with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273Follow us on our social media channels:
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Saturday May 18, 2024

Grab a coffee and a donut (or some bacon) and join the NCR Saturday Brunch! In this edition, Ryan and Dustin give their thoughts on the 2024 NFL schedule release. They'll also talk about how the NFL continues to shut out their fans behind a paywall and they'll react to the schedules of their favorite teams. Plus, they'll go over Scottie Scheffler's arrest before Day 2 of the PGA Championship and discuss some Major League Baseball. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports  Today's affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Order through our affiliate link and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP! https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273Follow us on our social media channels:
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Wednesday May 15, 2024

It's time to visit the sports buffet with another edition of No Credentials Required! Ryan and Dustin talk about numerous topics, including:
Mutiny in the Arena Football League? and Albany Firebirds schedule changes;
2024 NFL Schedule trickling;
Does the NHL have playoff disciplinary issues? and;
MLB Talk, including a Backstop Mendoza Line Challenge update.
No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports  This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! Plus, free shipping for orders over $50! | www.righteousfelon.comFollow us on our social media channels:
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Thursday May 09, 2024

It's a special Wednesday edition of No Credentials Required! Ryan and Dustin talk about the Albany FireWolves' first appearance in the National Lacrosse League Cup Final after stunning San Diego in the semi-finals. They'll also talk about the Albany Firebirds' dominating start and some of the trouble surrounding the Arena Football League. Plus, the New York Yankees are on a burner of their own and they'll address the more surprising races in MLB. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network.Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsportsTonight's affiliate sponsor is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We Have the Tickets. Save $20 on your purchase of $50 or more with promo code BELLYUPSPORTS at checkout! | www.seatgeek.comFollow us on our social media channels:
Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @nocredsreq
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Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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