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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

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 the pandemic, and why he made the decision to come back to Albany. Plus, Ryan breaks down the Empire's first loss of the season to Jacksonville and shares what's ahead in July for the podcast. 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

Episode 32: Breaking Down the Empire (feat. Tom ”Goz” Goslowski)

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 four, and ponder whether the Empire runs the table for the rest of the season. Then, Ryan and Goz go over Ryan's NAL Power Rankings, the Empire continue to make waves by signing a popular player, and is the Arena Football League coming back in 2023? Plus, a brief preview of Albany's game against Jacksonville. 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

Episode 31: The Empire Rises (w/Albany Empire WR Phillip Barnett)

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 such as Tommy Grady and Darius Prince. Then, Ryan goes over the first two weeks of the Empire's NAL campaign, including their dominant win over Jersey in Week 2. No Credentials Required is brought to you by Belly Up Sports in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discuss why supporting local sports is vitally important at the high school, college, and professional levels. They also discuss what local sports might look like in a post-pandemic world. No Credentials Required is brought to you by Belly Up Sports in association with Gozilla Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices