Rise and Schein

Chief Data Analyst for NBC News and Sunday Night Football on NBC, Steve Kornacki joins Adam to talk about how he crossed over into sports from the politics industry, his career at NBC, the differences or preparing for election night and Sunday Night Football, his signature khakis, breaking down the NFL playoff races in the AFC South, the AFC East, the #1 seed in the NFC and his love for Boston sports. Adam and Bob Stew debate if the Holiday Card is dead.

Field of 68 Founder and College Hoops expert, Jeff Goodman joins Adam Schein to talk about creating the Field of 68, the 2025 College Basketball season, Duke's domination, UConn, Michigan, other top teams and Indiana Football's turnaround under Curt Cignetti. Adam and Bob Stew talk about the pain of Daily Fantasy and Survivor Pool woes.

Episode contains Explicit Language - Comedian Lucas Zelnick joins Adam Schein in studio to talk about his comedy career, growing up wealthy, how his family supported his decision to become a comic, being a Jewish comedian, how his stand-up style has evolved, and being a fan of the Rangers, Knicks, Giants and Yankees. Adam and Bob Stew debate the NFL MVP race.

ESPN's analytics guru Seth Walder joins Adam Schein to break down the crucial 4th down decision making by the Giants against the Lions, the Cowboys against the Eagles and the Jaguars against the Cardinals. Seth talks about his path to ESPN, while breaking down the Panthers going for 2 down 8 points against the Niners, Dan Campbell's aggressiveness and coaches who have taken more of an analytical approach this season. Adam and Bob Stew rank the NFL Thanksgiving and Black Friday games.

Singer Kevin Jonas from the Jonas Brothers joins Adam Schein to talk about releasing his first solo single, “Changing," the New Year’s Eve show at the Hard Rock in Miami with his Brothers at the end of this year, how the band got its start, performing at Yankee Stadium & Fenway Park, how he'd fix his New York Giants, rescheduling his concert to watch the Giants Super Bowl win over the undefeated Patriots and his Mt. Rushmore of athletes to have a deep conversation with at a Waffle House. Adam and Bob Stew debate which NFL team is currently the biggest mess.