No Credentials Required

The podcast where you don’t need a press pass to talk sports! Quality sports talk based in the Capital Region of New York. Hosted by Ryan McCarthy and Dustin Henry. A proud member of the Belly Up Podcast Network.

No Credentials Required is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts No Credentials Required, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #54

  Episode 387: Barry Melrose Tribute & NFL Week 1 Has Arrived

  Sep 13, 20261h 25mS6

  On this episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan and Dustin begin on a somber note as they remember longtime ESPN hockey analyst, former NHL player, and coach Barry Melrose, who passed away this week at age 70. We look back at the personality, humor, passion, and unmistakable style that made Melrose one of hockey’s most recognizable voices for decades. Then we turn our attention to the opening week of the 2026 NFL season. We break down Seattle’s 13-10 comeback win over New England on Wednesday night and San Francisco’s dominant 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Finally, we preview the rest of NFL Week 1 by looking at the games, players, storylines, and individual matchups that intrigue us the most — along with a few games that might have us reaching for the remote. It’s hockey memories, NFL reactions, Week 1 predictions, and plenty of opinions on another edition of No Credentials Required: Where You Don’t Need a Press Pass to Talk Sports! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Seat Geek: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We Have the Tickets! Save $20 off your order of $50 or more with promo code BELLYUPSPORTS at checkout! | https://www.seatgeek.com Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

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  Episode #53

  Episode 386: The NFL Is Back! Our Complete 2026 Season Preview

  Sep 9, 20261h 52mS6

  The NFL is back! Before the 2026 NFL season officially gets underway, Ryan and Dustin grab the crystal ball and make their predictions for the year ahead on No Credentials Required. Which teams will win their divisions? Who makes the playoffs? Which contenders are being overlooked — and which teams might not live up to the preseason hype? The guys break down the AFC and NFC, pick their playoff fields, discuss potential breakout teams and players, and make their predictions for MVP and the NFL's other major awards. They'll also put a few bold predictions on the record before making their AFC and NFC Championship picks and revealing who they believe will be playing for — and winning — Super Bowl LXI. Some of these predictions will look brilliant in January. Others will probably age like milk. Either way, football is back, and it's time to talk NFL. No Credentials Required — Where you don't need a press pass to talk sports! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Righteous Felon: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: Save 15% off your order with promo code NOCREDS at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $60 or more! | https://www.righteousfelon.com Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

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  Episode #52

  Aaron_Judge_Returns_Soon_NHL _Expansion to Atlanta_NCR

  Sep 5, 20261h 25mS6

  There's a lot happening across the sports world, and we're breaking it all down on this edition of No Credentials Required! Aaron Judge could return to the New York Yankees lineup as early as next week. How big of a boost will getting the Captain back provide as the Yankees head down the stretch? We also discuss changes to eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and what they could mean for future classes in Canton. Over in the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert will step down as commissioner at the conclusion of the season. We look at her tenure, the timing of the decision, and where the league goes from here. The NBA has also handed down punishment to the Los Angeles Clippers, and we'll discuss the fallout and whether the league got the punishment right. Finally, is the NHL seriously considering Atlanta for a THIRD time? A group has filed plans connected to a potential NHL expansion franchise for the 2029-30 season. We discuss whether hockey can finally work in Atlanta and what another expansion team could mean for the NHL. It's Yankees, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL talk all in one episode of No Credentials Required — where you don't need a press pass to talk sports!No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Fanatics: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Fanatics! Shop for your favorite team's gear, plus trading cards, fan memorabilia, and more! Use our affiliate link to support the show: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/bOqrrb Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

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  Episode #51

  College Football is BACK And So Are We Feat Tom "Goz" Goslowski

  Sep 2, 20261h 5mS6

  College football is back! Yes, we know the 2026 season technically started last weekend, but now that we’ve actually seen some football, it’s time to make some predictions. Friend of the show Tom “Goz” Goslowski joins us for our 2026 College Football Season Preview as we break down the biggest contenders for the College Football Playoff and identify some dark-horse programs that could surprise everyone and crash the postseason party. We’ll also look at the early Heisman Trophy race and the players who could emerge as the biggest stars in college football this season. Finally, we make our way-too-early predictions for which teams have what it takes to survive the regular season and College Football Playoff and make it all the way to Las Vegas for the National Championship in January. Who’s overrated? Who’s being overlooked? And which of our predictions will look completely ridiculous by November? It’s our 2026 College Football Season Preview with Tom “Goz” Goslowski! No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Seat Geek: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We Have the Tickets! Save $20 off your order of $50 or more with promo code BELLYUPSPORTS at checkout! | https://www.seatgeek.com Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

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  Episode #54

  Episode 383: Way-Too-Early NFL Predictions & MLB Trade Deadline With Brian Snow

  Aug 1, 20261h 31mS6

  Football season is almost here! Ryan and Dustin are joined by Brian Snow of Snowman Multimedia for a wide-ranging NFL preview as training camps officially begin around the league. The crew discusses five teams that must bounce back this season, the head coaches facing the most pressure, their early MVP favorites, and several players poised to have career-best statistical campaigns in 2026. To close out the show, they shift to Major League Baseball and make last-minute predictions on where some of the biggest names on the trade market could land before the MLB Trade Deadline. It's an episode packed with football predictions, baseball speculation, and plenty of spirited debate as another exciting sports season gets underway. No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: Save 15% off your order with promo code NOCREDS at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $60 or more! | https://www.righteousfelon.com Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

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