Buffed Up Sports

This is the only podcast that focuses on what's going on in the world of Detroit sports (Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Tigers), the WNBA, and boxing.For more on RJ and the podcast go to https://buffedupsports.com/For the Youtube format go to https://www.youtube.com/@BuffedUpSports/featured

Buffed Up Sports is a sports podcast hosted by RJ Hunt, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

RJ Hunt hosts Buffed Up Sports, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  My COMPLETE 2026 WNBA Playoff Bracket Predictions

  Sep 26, 202614 min

  IT'S PLAYOFF TIME! The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are here, and the bracket is fully locked in. From the First Round all the way to the newly expanded 7-game WNBA Finals, I am breaking down every single matchup, picking my advancing teams, and predicting exactly how many games it will take to close out each series. There are plenty of tough matchups and potential surprises throughout the bracket. Will the Las Vegas Aces get past the Indiana Fever in the opening round? Can the Golden State Valkyries make a deep run in their inaugural playoff appearance? Watch the full breakdown to see who I have taking home the 2026 WNBA Championship! Who do you have winning the 2026 WNBA Championship? Drop your own playoff bracket and Finals predictions in the comments below! MORE BUFFED UP SPORTS CONTENT: Make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WNBA2026 #Basketball #WNBAFinals #WNBAPlayoffPredictions

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  Confession: I Didn’t Watch Justin Verlander’s Last Game… Hear Me Out

  Sep 26, 202611 min

  Confession: I didn't want to watch Justin Verlander's final game. With the lack of starts this year, his age, and how the Tigers' season has gone, I thought it would just be depressing. Instead, it was a complete emotional rollercoaster and realize I might’ve been wrong. In this video, I break down Verlander’s emotional rollercoaster of a game, his stats from the outing, and some of the incredible numbers from his career. We already know Justin Verlander is headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame — that part isn’t really up for debate. But there’s one question that got me thinking: What hat does Justin Verlander wear into the Hall of Fame? Tiger or an Astro Be sure to like, subscribe, and let me know in the comments what hat you think belongs on Verlander's Hall of Fame plaque! #JustinVerlander #DetroitTigers #HoustonAstros #MLB #Baseball #HallOfFame #BuffedUpSports

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  Predicting Every 2026 WNBA Season Award Winner

  Sep 25, 202619 min

  The 2026 WNBA regular season is in the books, and it's time to hand out the hardware. On this episode of the Buffed Up Sports podcast, we are locking in our official end-of-season award predictions. Will A'ja Wilson take home her 5th MVP, or will a rookie like Olivia Miles shock the league? Is Angel Reese running away with Defensive Player of the Year? We break down every tight race and debate who truly deserves the crown. Drop your own 2026 WNBA award predictions in the comments—who did we snub, and who is an absolute lock? Awards Covered in This Episode: Coach of the Year (COTY) Most Improved Player (MIP) 6th Player of the Year Rookie of the Year (ROTY) Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to Buffed Up Sports for weekly WNBA analysis, plus our regular coverage of Detroit sports and the latest in boxing. #WNBA #WNBAAwards #WNBA2026 #BuffedUpSports #WomensBasketball #BasketballPodcast

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  Who Is Boxing's #1 Superstar Right Now?

  Sep 25, 202615 min

  he landscape of boxing is shifting, and the fight for the sport's top spot is tighter than ever. Is it the global superstardom and resume of Canelo Alvarez? The explosive knockout power and undeniable draw of Gervonta "Tank" Davis? Or the pound-for-pound mastery of Naoya Inoue? There are plenty of fighters who have a legitimate case for being the biggest name in the sport. In this episode, I break down several of the top names in boxing and discuss why each one has a case to be considered the face of boxing . From star power and accomplishments to popularity and impact on the sport, I take a look at what makes each fighter stand out. And at the end of the video, I reveal who I believe is the true face of boxing right now. Drop a comment below: Who is your Face of Boxing right now? Let’s debate! ️ #Boxing #FaceOfBoxing #BoxingNews #Canelo #TankDavis

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  Goodbye Comerica, Hello Fifth Third

  Sep 25, 20269 min

  Comerica Park is officially becoming Fifth Third Park, and we have a lot to talk about. In this episode of Buffed Up Sports, I'm breaking down the end of the Comerica era and what this new naming rights deal means for Detroit baseball. In this episode, we cover: The Breaking News: My raw, initial reaction to losing the Comerica Park name. The Verdict: Do I actually like "Fifth Third Park," or is it a miss? The Fan Adjustment: How long it will really take for the city to stop calling it Comerica. New Nicknames: Brainstorming the best (and funniest) new nicknames for the ballpark. What Could Have Been: The stadium names I would have chosen if I was calling the shots. Drop a comment below: What are you planning to call the new stadium, and what name would you have picked if you were in charge? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more Detroit sports coverage and weekly episodes of Buffed Up Sports! #DetroitTigers #FifthThirdPark #ComericaPark #BuffedUpSports #DetroitSports #MLB #Baseball #Detroit #MotorCity #SportsPodcast

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