The Fade Route with D and Z

In part one of our interview, Navy veteran and former Buccaneers team Chiropractor Dr. Tommy Rhee joins D and Z on the In Route to discuss injury and pain management for pro athletes and average Joes!  Plus, D and Z break down the MLB trade deadline.

The injury to Bo Nix derailed a potential Super Bowl season for the Denver Broncos.  Will the addition of Jaylen Waddle and a healthy Nix take them over the top this season?  Will the Chargers pose the biggest threat?  Can the Chiefs shake off a down year and reestablish themselves as a contender?  How can the Raiders make strides after drafting Fernando Mendoza first overall?  D and Z answer the questions and more as they make their picks for the AFC West.

D and Z debate how the Sixers will fare now that they signed LeBron James, how the Phillies can improve before the MLB trade deadline, whether Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi are done at UNC, and more! 

In part two of our interview, DJ, songwriter, and former San Diego State and Frankfurt Galaxy wide receiver Robert Ortiz joins D and Z to discuss his transition from the gridiron to music studio, the process behind creating his song "Here Comes Forever (Bride Walk)", how football and music overlap, and more!

The Seattle Seahawks are the reigning, defending Super Bowl champions, but the Rams and 49ers have been busy adding high profile players to make a run at the division.  Will the addition of Myles Garrett (and possibly Aaron Donald) change the landscape of the NFC West?  Will Mike Evans prove to be the target Brock Purdy needs to put San Francisco back on top?  Will the Cardinals make strides forward post Kyler Murray?  D and Z make their picks for the NFC West.

DJ, songwriter, and former San Diego State and Frankfurt Galaxy wide receiver Robert Ortiz joins D and Z to discuss his journey in football from playing to coaching flag football, his relationships with Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and Randy Moss, and more!  Plus, D and Z break down the results of the World Cup Final, predict whether the Yankees and Red Sox will add at the trade deadline, discuss the NBA's decision to delay their schedule release until LeBron signs, and more!

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 26.

Tommy Sica, creator of Boogie Birds, joins the In Route to discuss youth sports as a parent, the animation process, and the impact of AI on the industry.  Plus, D and Z make their predictions for the World Cup Final, discuss the most surprising teams and players in MLB, the ongoing Kawhi Leonard saga, and more!

D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 25.

The Bald AV Guy George Chacko joins the In Route to talk Knicks, Mets, and the USMNT.  Plus, D and Z discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy, the Jaylen Brown trade, Lebron's free agency strategy, and more.