Nate's Take

Inspiring mind-stimulating sports talk.

Full Show 04/15/2024 04/16/2024

Full Show 04/15/2024 Recap the weekend in the UFL, discuss the incredible DC comeback and how next weeks game could be a make or break game for the Defenders in terms of where they stand in the division, the playoff chase, and home field in the post-season. I also give you my week four predictions and discuss the venue size issue in depth and in comparison to the 2020 XFL. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/30839948

Full Show: 04/08/2024 04/09/2024

Full Show: 04/08/2024 Back talking week two of The UFL! My reaction to a tremendous week of games, an exciting atmosphere at Audi Field, and my thoughts on the upcoming week three games as well as questioning whether two of these eight teams could be out of the playoff picture early. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/30740873

Full Show: 04/02/2024 04/03/2024

Full Show: 04/02/2024 Tonight I'm hopping on to talk about my thoughts on week one of the UFL season and a spend some time providing listeners thoughts on what I believe this product should look like on TV. I'm also providing my week two thoughts and picks. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/30654773

Full Show 03/25/2024 03/30/2024

Full Show 03/25/2024 Hopping on to talk the start of the UFL season! It's season nine and we're providing opinion on Spring Football. Be sure to tune in throughout the season as we discuss the games and provide some inspiring mind stimulating sports talk. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/30601883

Full Show: 10/22/2023 10/23/2023

Full Show: 10/22/2023 Hopping on tonight to provide my thoughts on the Patriots come from behind win against Buffalo. Discuss my weekend, my daughter's final soccer game, a trip to a race that never was, and my experience playing goalie in co-ed hockey! /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/28390385

Full Show 10/09/2023 10/10/2023

Full Show 10/09/2023 Providing my thoughts on the Patriots rough start as well as some thoughts on UVM athletics, the USFL/XFL merger, and happenings in my own life this past weekend. Including my take on my daughter's team winning their soccer tournament this past weekend. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/28271876

Full Show: 09/29/2023 09/30/2023

Full Show: 09/29/2023 Tonight I'm discussing the official announcement on intent for the XFL and USFL to merge. I provide my opinions on what this means for fans and those of us who bought into the current model and plan of XFL ownership. I also touch on what I've been up to this week. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/28184036

Full Show: 09/25/2023 09/26/2023

Full Show: 09/25/2023 Discussing the happenings from the weekend without actually watching football this weekend. I provide my opinions through what I've heard and seen on social media. I'll give my thoughts on the Dolphins blowout of the Broncos, Taylor Swift in KC, and more on the XFL/USFL "merger" talk. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/28141811

Full Show: 09/19/2023 09/20/2023

Full Show: 09/19/2023 Today, I stepped into the studio because there is a rumor of the XFL/USFL merging to become one. I provide thirty minutes of unscripted thoughts. In the final minutes of the show, I want to say thank you for tuning in last week and encourage you to make a positive change in your life if you're spending your time rather than investing it. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/28088933

Full Show: 09/16/2023 09/17/2023

Full Show: 09/16/2023 Nate returns for season eight! Today, I discusses the changes I've made in life and why they were a direct result of the abrupt end to season seven. I touch on this new NFL season and explain that I'll be popping up throughout season eight with no particular schedule so be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts for the most up to date episodes! /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/28054659

Full Show: 03/14/2023 03/14/2023

Full Show: 03/14/2023 Today I tell you that St. Louis has a massive FU to give and why. I chime in on the critics as well as the ratings, and I tell you why FOX Sports did the XFL dirty and why the XFL brand matters. In the second segment I give the results of my week four picks and tell you my week five picks. I close the show by congratulating Vermont Women's and Men's basketball and some thoughts on my trip to DC and Audi Field. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/26229141

Full Show: 03/07/2023 03/08/2023

Full Show: 03/07/2023 This week, I tell you that like the rats in Florida or the Octopus in Detroit, the lemons are here to stay in DC. I also explain why the scuffle at the end of the DC/St. Louis game is actually GOOD for the XFL. In the second segment, I give you the results of my week three picks and provide you my week four picks. I close the show by shouting out XFL News Hub, The Markast, Player 54 Podcast, and Springball BLVD. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/26160111

Full Show: 02/27/2023 02/27/2023

Full Show: 02/27/2023 Today, I discuss the column I wrote on my blog about what the XFL actually is and why it's important. I speak directly to those critical of the league and challenge them to accept the XFL. In the second segment, I touch on the attendance, give the results of my week two picks and my picks for week three. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/26061879

Full Show: 02/24/2023 02/24/2023

Full Show: 02/24/2023 Officially back with new takes for a season seven! The XFL is back and I give my opening take on AJ McCarron, the Battlehawks vs Sea Dragons and the DC Beer Snake! In the second segment I provide listeners my week two XFL picks and let you know what the correct picks will go to support moving forward. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/26033874

Full Show: 12/17/2022 12/17/2022

Full Show: 12/17/2022 Nate's Take returns for the first time in over a year to Podcast form only. I explain the details of the return and pick up where we left off discussing the runs in Shelburne, Vermont and Fryeburg, Maine. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/25359657

Full Show: 11/23/2021 11/23/2021

Full Show: 11/23/2021 Making the choice between throwing in the towel and running on a second IT band injury becomes the focus. Once the decision gets made, the question becomes how to reach peak performance through the pain. I'll talk about this and the result on today's episode. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/21259514

Full Show: 11/22/2021 11/22/2021

Full Show: 11/22/2021 The fourth of July is not only my favorite holiday but it was also the day I ran my longest race. It was the race I had been preparing for most of the season up to this point, the Bridgton 4-Miler! I felt good about it after such a great race at Basin Harbor but how would I do with the extra mile!? Find out in today's episode. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/21245360

Full Show: 11/16/2021 11/16/2021

Full Show: 11/16/2021 Reliving the excitement of Basin Harbor. Not only was it race day for me but it was a family weekend spent in Colchester. I felt good heading into race day, didn't have to drive far, was not ailing any injuries, and had no pain. This is the race that would define my 2021 campaign. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/21182516

Full Show: 11/12/21 11/12/2021

Full Show: 11/12/21 Colchester becomes the focus after a gutsy performance in Shelburne. I spent a lot of time strength training, cross training, and running hills to overcome the IT band issue on my right leg. In Colchester, I had the opportunity to run my first healthy race. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/21145364

Full Show: 11/11/21 11/11/2021

Full Show: 11/11/21 Disaster strikes in Shelburne! Forced to make a difficult decision, I decide to not give up and run the race despite significant injury both from a change in technique and injury during pre-race warm-up. I take you through my thoughts, my struggle, and the feeling of success in what I considered my "bloody sock game." /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/21134474

Full Show: 11/09/21 11/09/2021

Full Show: 11/09/21 The first race in 24 years is described in this new take! Recovering from a right IT band injury and dealing with ailing lower back pain, I describe what it was like to take on Montpelier. I relive what that back pain was, how I dealt with it, the crippling affect of the race, its aftermath, and the declaration feeling of "I'm back!" /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/21102110

Full Show: 11/07/21 11/08/2021

Full Show: 11/07/21 Season Six brings a new look with an old attitude! This season, Nate will spend each episode breaking down his running adventure. On episode one, he discusses what made him decide that he needed to make life changes and he details how the running adventure actually began. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/21080858

Full Show: 09/21/2020 09/22/2020

Full Show: 09/21/2020 Nate discusses how teamwork is required to be successful in all parts of life and he directly relates the segment to New England's 35-30 loss to Seattle on Sunday Night Football. He says that it wasn't Cam Newton that lost the game for New England, no, he says that Nick Folk should be blamed for not doing his part. Folk, 1-3 this season, missed a crucial field goal which if he had gotten, would've set the Patriots up with a chip shot at the end and a Cam Newton game winning drive. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/16104335

Full Show 09/14/2020 09/15/2020

Full Show 09/14/2020 Nate returns for season five and he tells us why it's important to stay positive. He discusses Cam Newton's journey to the New England Patriots and says boldly that in 2020 we are all Cam Newton's story. We've hit set backs, we'll hit more set backs, but we need to keep our eyes on the prize. Nate says that at no point did Cam give up despite not being wanted by any other team. Instead, he remained positive and he gave a team what it was looking for. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/16011824

Full Show 03/28/2020 03/29/2020

Full Show 03/28/2020 Nate returns to thank listeners for tuning in during season four and to let listeners know that because he had to cut the season short, he made donations to One Mission and the Make A Wish Foundation of Vermont. He talks to listeners about the XFL season, the sports stoppage in general, and he looks forward to returning for season five in September! /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/13743560

Full Show 03/02/2020 03/02/2020

Full Show 03/02/2020 Nate discusses routine and how sometimes when you don't change it, fate changes it for you. He says that in Tampa Bay, Marc Trestman was so fixed on his routine of playing two quarterbacks that the only thing that would change it is a blessing in disguise. He says that Trestman couldn't do it himself but because of fate, when the change was made, good things began to happen. Tampa Bay won its first game. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/13371380

Full Show 02/24/2020 02/25/2020

Full Show 02/24/2020 Nate discusses the LA Wildcats first win and says that in life we sometimes need to make change even if that change isn't popular. He explains that Winston Moss made change after week one and because of it, his team bought in and learned valuable lessons. In the second segment, Nate talks about his week three picks and makes his week four picks while also talking about Time Travel Fantasy Football. He closes the show with Card of the day. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/13287323

Full Show 02/16/2020 02/16/2020

Full Show 02/16/2020 On today's show, Nate discusses Eli Rogers decision to play football on Saturday rather than attend his Mother's funeral. Nate says that in life, we need to make decisions that are best for us and not always everybody else. In the second segment, he gives you his week three XFL picks and gives you the results of Time Travel Fantasy. In the final segment, he has a special card of the day. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/13171625

Full Show 02/10/2020 02/11/2020

Full Show 02/10/2020 Nate is on to the XFL and talks about the success of week one! He says that in life, we must be creative and we must believe in ourselves and that creativity. In the second segment, Nate makes his week two XFL picks and tells listeners the result of week one of Time Travel Fantasy. In the final segment, he treats listeners to a very special card of the day! /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/13101494

Full Show 02/03/2020 02/04/2020

Full Show 02/03/2020 Nate talks about how we should never give up in life and he says that because Andy Reid has never given up, he's finally punched his ticket to Canton. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers in Super Bowl 54 and Nate uses the win as an example of never giving up. He talks about how the Chiefs not only came back in this game but how they found a way all post-season. He also talks about how Vince McMahon, similar to Andy Reid, didn't give up and how his revived XFL is launching this weekend. /episode/index/show/leeibsports/id/13007954

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