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Episode 38: Respect Jeff Levack’s Authoritah!

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 Saturday's National Arena League Championship Game and rumors about the Arena Football League's return. Plus, the Mighty 518 News Beat featuring news and notes around the Capital District area. No Credentials Required is a member of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCR Friday Happy Hour - August 6, 2021

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. Plus, the Beer of the Week and an open invitation to Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. No Credentials Required is a member of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 37: Rod Pedersen Drops In From Canada’s Sweatpants Capital

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 friends talk about the NHL offseason. Plus, Ryan reviews the Albany Empire's big win against Columbus and more in the Mighty 518 News Beat! No Credentials Required is part of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCR Friday Happy Hour - July 23, 2021

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 hockey player. Then, Ryan goes over why he was underwhelmed by the NHL Expansion Draft, talks about the crazy NHL trades that occurred prior to the Entry Draft, and... the Cleveland Guardians? No Credentials Required is part of the Belly Up Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 36: George Manias Wants You to Pack the House

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 Football League, one of worst days in his professional career, and how he played a part in bringing the NLL back to Albany. Plus, a shoutout to a local baseball team and a review of the Albany Empire's close win over Jersey on Saturday night. No Credentials Required is a member of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Up Sports co-founder Mike Brown stops by! No Credentials Required is a member of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 35: Jeff Levack Stops By to Have a Beer with Ryan

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 Water Restoration and the Albany Empire. Ryan and Levack also talk about the success of the revived Empire and their hopes for the new NLL team, the Albany FireWolves. Plus, the Mighty 518 Beat with news on the Adirondack Thunder, Albany Empire, and Albany FireWolves. No Credentials Required is part of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 trip, and Vince Stover of The Sports Stove podcast drops in to talk the NBA Finals! No Credentials Required is a member of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 34: Brittany Wagner Asks if You Brought a Pencil

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 was to leave EMCC. She also talks about launching 10KP, the soon-to-be filmed television series based on her life, and her new book, Next Chance U, that will be released on September 7. Plus, a special announcement from Goz! No Credentials Required is member of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 increased while his interest in the Olympics has decreased. Plus, the Beer of the Week and some NCAA Name/Image/Likeness talk! No Credentials Required is a member of the Belly Up Sports Podcast Network in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices