Nick Stevens: Krakens Released Since 1974.

Ahoy friends! Well now...hasn't it been an age since I updated my own bloggy space thing. Hmm...curious choice, Stevens. Bold strategy to not remind the world on a 17th platform what you've been up to professionally. Let's see if it pays off...I could play the busy from work / kids / only so much digital time in all our days card(s). But I've already wasted enough time and keystrokes. Note to self: Keystroke - potentially fun rejected Batman villain, digital enemy who messes with peoples correspondence in digitally reliant 21st century... OK then! Everything is making much more sense now. SO, wanted to get back on the blog horse by sharing this new podcast series I'm a part of. Yes, I know I am part of a lot of podcasts that a lot of other guys like me are also a part of, and there are half a million podcasts, blah blah...here's the thing; I think the ones I'm involved with are...wait for it...GOOD! And are worthy listens in the space we make them in. And this series, as part of the new SHAWSHANKED! podcast for POD617, is fun, easy listen. Each week, with my buddies Georgie Kipp, Uncle Buck and Matty Blake (radio partner on WAAF) we find some pop cultural elements we've been Shawshanked by (hooked on and can't stop rewatching and discussing, kinda like every time you pass by Shawshank on TNT), and discuss freely, nostalgically, nonsensically and joyously. If the fun we have comes through your speraker of choice then mission accomplished. Visit pod617.com /shawshanked for past episodes (the greatest fictional movie athletes draft is a peach). OK...the particular series that led to this now absolutely rambletastic post is our Top 50 Male Movie Stars podcast series. Over 5 parts, each counting down 10 actors, we rank in our unqualified esteem, the top 50 male movie stars of all time (since movies had sound). This episode marks the halfway point, counting down actors 30-21, and I think it's solid pod. Hot pod action. I deliver an impassioned plea for one actor in particular who, while not technically an FBI agent, has remained relevant, watchable and entertaining for over 30 years now. See if you agree...or else tell them I'll kill them all! I'll be sure to post and share all the entertainment related goings on in my inembriated bumper car torunament of a career in this very space. Yes, I'm still on weekdays, 3-7p, as the Not Matty part of MATTY & NICK on 107.3 FM WAAF, Boston. Yes, I'm a part of the COVER 2 podcast with Don Banks, talking all things NFL each week on Patriots.com. Yes, there's plenty to come this season from yer ol' pal Fitzy (@fitzyGFY) on TownieNews.com (but def give the social a follow, more there than ever!) Perhaps the fantasy sports, dad talk and puns aplenty ion the form of THE INACTIVES w/Matt Ufford will return this fall (professional obligation pending). And yes, new SHAWSHANKED! episodes weekly or as often as possible. And please - stay tuned for a fun new show I hosted for Discovery Channel that I can't talk about now or else I'll be in truble but they'll still likely air it soon but I dunno something corporate. For anything personal, like my twitter or IG which is mostly food pics and my adorable kids (how orig) follow me @ahoynickstevens. K? Well now, wasn't this fun? Felt good for me. Nice to be back in my space. And a quick thought to share a podcast on my not even remotely updated often enough blog turned into about six hundred words-plus on what I've been up to. Might be easily the most Nick Stevens post ever. Good to see I've got it. Whatever IT is. Enjoy the podcast! Love you! Byeeeeeee! What am I, 14?

Wanted to share a new web series my brother and I have put together - NFL FAN THERAPY. It's an idea we had a few years back, but somehow never put together while I was living in NYC. Cut to: a few months ago...my brother suggests reviving and finally producing it in the city while I'm in Boston. Assemble a talented cast of friends and recommended comedians and actors. Throw them some sotrylines. Pressrecord on the cameras and sound recorder and let the magic happen. And that's just what happened. Between two filming sessions, a total of six hours on location, a total of fourteen episodes of NFL FAN THERAPY will have been generated (the post production might have taken a wee bit longer, but udos to my brother for editing the hell outta these). They're quick, insightful, silly, truthful, outlandish, topical and, IMHO, funny. I had the pleasure of being in and watching this second round of filming - man, much respect to the improvisers, the talented actors and comedians my brother cast. Everyone goies for it, and then some. In a shocking turn of events I play a Patriots fan who needs help...not therapy...just a different kinda help, alongsidemy buddy Randy Gardner (man, Town Fair Tire should be psyched at all the mentions they get here!) Anyway - here's the latest Patriots video. If you'd like to check out the rest of the videos hit up townienews.com, subscribe to Fitzy's YouTube channel - youtube.com/fitzy01821, or follow @fitzyGFY on the socials. Biggest takeaway for me? Make it happen. Teamwork makes the dream work. All that stuff. Don't hold onto your good ideas. They're not going to make themselves. But chances are someone else might come up with a similar idea. And then anna make content? Have an idea for a skit or a series? No excuses - make it happen! You just need a little help from your friends (who are super talented and funny and like football and can operate multiple cameras and edit like a TV pro).

The BS 101 crew is back! Yes, that's right - your #1 favorite podcast source for what you thought would be a history lesson in Boston sports but turns out to be like a night at a bar with the occasional Boston sports history nugget? We've returned, and with a juicy, topical entry too: famous Boston sports soap operas. We were inspired by the ESPN "exposé" last week of the inner workings of Foxboro and what a supposedly dysfundtional season it's been (wish I could be the best at my game and be so melodramatic and moody). So, we went back into the archives and dug up some great dramas in recent year (no trades or tragedies). What ensues is plenty of podcast, with me, Buck, Jerry & Kipp rehashing and reminiscing about outrages, defections, departures, adultery, scandals, -gates and more. Plus a bonus final ten minutes on the brief history of Titans/Patriots (kind of a one-sided affaier we hope remains that way this weekend). Here's the link for the listen --> http://www.waaf.com/media/audio-channel/boston-sports-101-podcast-soap-operas Hope you enjoy. Please tell your friends, spread the word, keep in touch (@unclebuckwwaf, @jerrythornton1, @ahoynickstevens & @theotherpatsfan), and of course we welcome comments and episode suggestions - @realbs101. Talk soon, class dismissed!

This week on a hearty edition of the COVER 2 podcast, America's football scribe Don Banks & I recap Wild Card Weekend...spin the coaching carousel for some news and notes...preview Titans @ Patriots with former Cardinals coach, now Titans radio color man, Dave McGinnis...and make our picks for the Divisional Round, aka the best weekend of football. Hope you enjoy - give us a shout from wherever you're listening! @donbanks and @ahoynickstevens - always love hearing from you. Thanks for listening, enjoy the games!

This week on COVER 2 @donbanks and I predict landing spots for coaching candidates, marvel at Marvin Lewis staying in Cincy, praise Andy Daltyon's last-minute heroics, cheer for The Bills Mafia celebrating like fans should, and give our Wild Card Weekend predictions. Plus, an interview with former Eagles and Browns exec Joe Banner, who gives fresh and candid takes on coaches, front office pressure and more. A fine football chat for your frozen Bomb Cyclone end of week. Thanks for listening - and if you're offshore let us know, as #Cover2Nation grows worldwide!

Looks like Christmas comes early for you this season, Ralphie! It's an all-new episode of @realbs101 - yes the triumphant return of Boston Sports 101. And we're back to count down and discuss our 10 favorite holiday films & specials of all-time. Yes, Uncle, Georgie Kipp, Matty B & I slide down the chimney and deliver you just over an hour of spirited discussion and debate, celebration and silliness about all of your most treasured classics...it truly is a Christmas miracle! Albeit one where the kids might need to wear earmuffs. LISTEN --> http://www.waaf.com/media/audio-channel/boston-sports-101-greatest-christmas-movies-all-time <-- Our show has moved over from WEEI's podcast network to WAAF.com - for updates be sure to follow us all over - @realbs101 & @mattynickwaaf in particular. Love to hear from you about our rankings, what we left out and why. Come stuff our stockings and jingle our bells anytime!

Excited for The Last Jedi but in need of a quick story refresher before the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga? Let my friend Professor Firmus Zalzzabar bring you up to lightspeed with his instructional, "The Last Jedi And You!"

This week on COVER 2 Don and I catch up on a wild Week 14 - Philly's Super Bowl hopes Wentz away? Is the Jagwagon aboiut to get heavy with fans? What the hell hapened Monday night in Miami? - and then we chat up ESPN's Matt Hasselbeck about the YUGE upcoming Week 15 Sunday Showdown in the Steel City. Matt's great, knows so much and has such veteran insight for someone who just stepped away from the field. Plus, he has some great intel on Brady and the top 3 QBs in the NFC. Good football talk, coach. Thanks for the listen - Hope you enjoy, and GO PATS!

🚨 🍺 🐖 SATURDAY BEER 'N PIG PARTY ALERT! 🐖 🍺 🚨 Looking for a fun way to spend part of your holiday Saturday? Join me and my radio partner Matty Blake as we host PIG BINGO (or as I affectionately refer to it, PINGO) at Castle Island Brewery in Norwood, MA. What better way to get the holiday season in gear then by playing a classic game amongst friends and frosties, sipping suds, with a chance to win fresh swine on the line? Matty & I will be calling out numbers, busting and passing out chops. If this isn't what Christmas is all about then I've been taught wrong!

This week on THE INACTIVES podcast Matt Ufford & I discuss... **Sports uniform color uniformity! **Holiday season start times! Potty training! Disney earworms! **Christmas shopping! **And eventually football! So, basically, it's another episode, colored with dadvice and football fanalysis. We had fun, hope the same holds true for you. Thanks for listening! 5-star reviews, por flavor! And as always @ us for fantasy stuff and there's at least a 14% chance one or nopne of us will answer!

Highlights from when I got to go backstage at Comics Come Home 23 for @waaf and interview the comedians. Jimmy Fallon, Lenny Clarke, Denis Leary, Jeff Ross, Bobby Kelly...it was the who's who of who do you love most in comedy today. So much fun - great night for a great cause.

This Week on COVER 2 Don & I have a lengthy discussion about how the Giants did Eli dirty this week (yes, this from me, as Pats a Pats fan can be...that Eli, two-time robber of my and all Pats fans dreams!), plus a quick recap of Week 12, some thoughts on the Greg Schiano s**tstorm in Tennessee and more. Plus, Don chats with his old friend, former Minnesota Vikings running back and current college football analyst for FOX< Robert Smith. As fine a football fifty five minutes as we can share. Thanks for listening!

On our radio show "Matty & Nick" (@mattynickwaaf) we love to revisit childhood favorites, the shows and specials we grew up cherishing and now share with our own, to see if they hold up, to see what they were really all about. Sometimes we find them delightful though dated. More often than not we find them to be troubling (see "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"), and sometimes we believe them to be...twisted, as in the case of "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer". Yes, said Burl Ives narrated stop motion animated classic we all know and love and look forward to each year, might have a deeper, more subversive meaning. Give a listen to our Rudolph Review, "Ruining Rudolph", and see if you agree that this truly provides a real RED scare! --> http://www.waaf.com/media/audio-channel/icymi-ruining-rudolph <-- After all, our show really is an Island of Misfit Toys, so who's more qualified to overanalyze this? Matty & Nick, Mon-Fri, 3-7pm EST, 107.3 FM WAAF / WAAF.com

This Week on COVER 2 Don & I review the so-so of NFL Week 10, wonder aloud why Jerry Jones thinks he can win an iunwinnable and unlikeable fight vs Goodell, an d then get a great, field-level, first-person preview of the scene from Mexico City, Pats/Raiders, with ESPN Deportes's John Sutcliffe. Solid pod for the football squad. Thanks for the listen - Go Pats!

Parents...you've all been there. You're driving the four year old to school. An earworm gets stuck in their head. They repeat the melody the entire drive. And it's the entertainment from the repetitive insanity you feel that keeps you going... I'm gonna fight em all...

REMINDER: Peoples in the Boston area, South Shore and more...come spend Veteran's Day watching heroes and local football legends play for a great cause at the annuial Wounded Warriors Amoutee Footbal Players game. Today they take on some of your, and your dad's, favorite players in the "Game Of Honor" at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood. Tix are only $10. All proceeds benefit Wounded Warriors and the New England Service Dogs Network. I'll be doing play-by-play. Who knew I'd get to finallty call a Drew Bledsoe touchdown Happy Veterans Day! And yes, I know - it's freakin freezing outside. Come warm your heart at this great event and the rest will follow.