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Ryan is flying solo on this episode of No Credentials Required, and there's plenty of football and hockey to discuss! The show opens with a look back at Thursday night's Jacksonville Jaguars–Baltimore Ravens matchup before turning attention to NFL Week 9. Which games are actually worth watching? Which matchups have NFL RedZone written all over them? And which players could make the biggest impact this weekend? Ryan also reveals the selections for this week's Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge as he tries to navigate another unpredictable week of NFL football. Then, it's time to talk hockey! One month into the 2026–27 NHL season, Ryan reveals his first power rankings, featuring the five teams he believes are the best in the league and the five teams bringing up the rear. Who's living up to expectations, who's exceeding them, and who's already giving their fans reasons to worry? Football, hockey, hot takes, and a little solo-host chaos — it's another episode of No Credentials Required! 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup  Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

Another week of NFL football, another round of surprises, disappointments, and questionable decisions. Welcome back to No Credentials Required! With Dustin taking the night off, Ryan is joined by returning guest and friend of the show Tom "Goz" Goslowski of the Levack and Goz podcast for a full breakdown of NFL Week 8. Ryan and Goz discuss the games that delivered the most entertainment, the upsets nobody saw coming, and the teams that fell well short of expectations. They'll also recognize the week's peak performers and share what they learned from another unpredictable slate of NFL action. Of course, no NFL recap would be complete without Ryan expressing his frustrations with the New York Jets. Eight weeks into the season, the suffering continues, and Ryan has a few things he'd like to get off his chest. The guys also check in on the Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge to see who made the right calls and who might want to reconsider their football expertise. It's football talk, honest reactions, and a healthy dose of sarcasm on another episode of No Credentials Required! 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. Find Levack and Goz on your podcast app or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@levackandgoz ! 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 Dustin's ExtraLife Fundraiser: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/579978  Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup  Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

100%                             The Chicago Bears just made one of the boldest moves of the NFL season, the Green Bay Packers picked up a Thursday night victory, and Josh Jacobs has everyone talking about his touchdown celebration! On this episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan and Dustin examine Chicago's blockbuster acquisition of defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans. With two future first-round picks heading to Nashville, the guys debate whether the Bears made a championship-caliber move or handed the Titans the keys to a brighter future. The conversation continues with a reaction to Thursday Night Football, where the Green Bay Packers defeated the Carolina Panthers, 27–19. We'll break down the game, discuss what stood out from both teams, and weigh in on Josh Jacobs' touchdown celebration that generated plenty of conversation. Then the guys dive into their NFL Week 8 preview. They'll discuss the matchups that have their attention, their Friends and Family Games of the Week, and the players who could make the biggest impact this weekend. Of course, no NFL preview is complete without the Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge, where Ryan and Dustin attempt to predict three winners, including an upset pick that could either make them look brilliant or completely ridiculous. Finally, Dustin shares one last message about his November 7 Extra Life gaming marathon and how listeners can support his fundraising efforts for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. It's blockbuster trades, touchdown celebrations, questionable predictions, and a great cause — all on 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 Dustin's ExtraLife fundraiser: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/579978 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

Apparently, the Indianapolis Colts have decided it's time for a yard sale, and the NFC West is buying! Ryan and Dustin open this episode of No Credentials Required with reactions to two major NFL trades. Quenton Nelson is headed to Seattle, while DeForest Buckner is returning to San Francisco. Are the Seahawks and 49ers loading up for a division title fight, and what exactly is Indianapolis trying to accomplish? The guys also revisit NFL Week 7, highlighting the most entertaining games, biggest surprises, disappointing teams, and standout individual performances. Then Ryan takes center stage during "What We Learned," making his case that Aaron Glenn is no longer the answer for the New York Jets. Plus, the latest Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge results and Dustin's appeal for his November 7 Extra Life fundraiser. Another week of football, frustration, and unfiltered sports talk on No Credentials Required! 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

Dustin is taking a few days away, but the show must go on! Ryan welcomes Brian Snow of Snowman Multimedia for a packed episode of No Credentials Required! The New Jersey Devils have made their move, acquiring Olympic gold medal-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in one of the biggest NHL trades of the year. But acquiring an elite goaltender doesn't come cheap. New Jersey sends Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Nico Daws, Alexander Command, and two future draft picks to Winnipeg. Ryan and Brian examine the trade from both perspectives. Is Hellebuyck the final piece of New Jersey's Stanley Cup puzzle? And what does Winnipeg's return mean for the Jets moving forward? Then, we shift to the NFL with our reactions to Thursday night's Chicago Bears-New England Patriots matchup and a look ahead to Week 7. We'll discuss the games we're most intrigued by, the matchups that deserve "Friends and Family" status, and the players we'll be watching closely. We'll also make our picks for the Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge and share information about Dustin's upcoming Extra Life gaming fundraiser on November 7. It's hockey, football, bold predictions, and plenty of opinions with a good friend of the show! 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 Where to Find Brian Snow: https://www.youtube.com/@SnowmanMultimedia  Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup  Contribute to Dustin's ExtraLife fundraiser here before gameday starts on November 7 at 9am ET: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/579978 Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

Ryan flies solo to review a chaotic NFL Week 6! He breaks down the Indianapolis Colts’ meltdown and GM firing, marvels as the Arizona Cardinals shock the LA Rams at SoFi, and gives a (painful) play-by-play of the New York Jets’ latest Foxborough faceplant. Plus, who’s on the NFL coaching hot seat? Who are this week’s peak performers? And what’s really happening with the Jalen Hurts medical saga in Philly? Get Ryan’s unfiltered, funny, and occasionally exasperated takes—perfect for fans who love their football with a side of real talk. No Credentials Required is a proud 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

NFL Week 6 is underway, and the Denver Broncos have already given us plenty to discuss after knocking off the Seattle Seahawks, 17-14, in overtime on Thursday Night Football. On this episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan and Dustin react to Denver's victory and what the result means for both teams moving forward. Then, the guys look ahead to the rest of the Week 6 schedule, highlighting the matchups they can't wait to watch and the ones that aren't exactly appointment television. They'll also identify the players they're keeping a close eye on as the NFL season continues to take shape. The Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge returns with three game selections and one upset pick from each host. Will someone make a brilliant prediction, or will these picks come back to haunt them? Finally, Dustin shares details about his upcoming Extra Life gaming marathon and how he's using his love of gaming to raise money for children in need. Football analysis, friendly arguments, questionable predictions, and plenty of laughs. It's another 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 Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content! Support Dustin's ExtraLife fundraiser here: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/579978

The NFL's first major in-season trade is making headlines, and Week 5 delivered another round of surprises, disappointments, and performances worth talking about. On this episode of No Credentials Required, Ryan and Dustin start by discussing the Arizona Cardinals' decision to trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans. The former fourth-overall pick gets a fresh start alongside his former Ohio State teammate, C.J. Stroud, but did the Cardinals pull the plug too early? And did Houston give up too much to make the deal happen? After that, the guys break down the best and worst of NFL Week 5. They'll revisit the weekend's most entertaining games, biggest upsets, most disappointing teams, and standout individual performances. Plus, they'll share what they learned from another unpredictable week of football. It's another episode filled with NFL analysis, strong opinions, and a little humor along the way. 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Dustin's ExtraLife Fundraiser: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/579978 Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

he NFL rolls into Week 5, and Ryan and Dustin have plenty to discuss on another episode of No Credentials Required! We begin by remembering legendary player and coach Mike Ditka, reflecting on his impact on professional football and the larger-than-life personality that made him one of the sport's most unforgettable characters. Then, we break down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Thursday night upset of the Dallas Cowboys. What can we take away from the result, and should either fan base be rethinking its expectations? Next, we look ahead to NFL Week 5 and discuss the games, players, and storylines that intrigue us most. We'll also make our selections for another round of the Cut the Brakes Pick 'Em Challenge, where questionable football judgment is practically a requirement. Finally, Dustin previews his November 7 Extra Life gaming marathon, an event that brings gamers together to raise money for children's hospitals. Football, predictions, memories, and a little friendly trash talk. It's all here on 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

NFL Week 4 delivered upsets, outstanding individual performances, major disappointments — and enough penalty flags to keep every laundry service in America busy. Ryan and Dustin recap the week by discussing the games that impressed them most, the biggest surprises and upsets, the teams and performances that disappointed, and the players who earned recognition for outstanding performances. Then, the guys reveal what they learned from Week 4. Ryan tackles the staggering number of penalties called across the NFL and whether officiating is becoming too prominent in the weekly conversation. Dustin turns his attention to the mounting injury problem after another weekend in which several notable players went down. Four weeks are in the books. What’s real, what should concern us, and what are we still trying to figure out? It’s the NFL Week 4 review on 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

The NFL trade market is getting busy early! Ryan and Dustin break down two significant trades from around the league, beginning with the New York Giants acquiring quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings. We discuss what McCarthy could bring to New York, where he fits into the Giants’ plans, and what Minnesota’s willingness to move on means for both sides. Then, the Dallas Cowboys add some much-needed help to their secondary by acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers. We look at Porter’s fit in Dallas, what the Cowboys gave up to get him, and why Pittsburgh decided to move on from the former second-round pick. We also react to Cleveland’s 27-24 Thursday night victory over Pittsburgh before turning our attention to the rest of NFL Week 4 and the games and matchups we’ll be watching this weekend. Finally, we switch from the gridiron to the ice for some VERY early observations from the opening days of the 2026-27 NHL season. It’s football, hockey, trades, reactions, and probably a few overreactions on this edition of No Credentials Required! 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in its Physical Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

Three weeks are officially in the books, and the 2026 NFL season continues to deliver chaos. Ryan and Dustin recap NFL Week 3 and break down the games, teams, and players that caught their attention the most. Which games were the best of the weekend? Which teams pulled off the biggest surprises? Who left us completely disappointed? Who deserves recognition as a Peak Performer? And after three weeks of football, what have we actually learned about the NFL? It's another trip around the league with analysis, reactions, disagreements, laughs, and everything else you've come to expect from No Credentials Required. 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in Real Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

Ryan and Dustin preview what is shaping up to be a WILD NFL Week 3! The guys spotlight the most intriguing matchups — including Saints vs. Raiders and the "Rio Game" between the Cowboys and Ravens in Rio de Janeiro. Plus, they tell you which games you're be better off watching NFL Red Zone in their Friends and Family Games of the Week and players to watch. Will Derrick Henry finally deliver for Baltimore? Can Sam Darnold bounce back under center for Seattle? And is the Jets’ tight end group ready to feast on Detroit? The Cut the Brakes Pick ‘Em Challenge returns, bringing spicy upset predictions and plenty of playful banter. 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in Real Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

Two weeks down, and the NFL is already giving us plenty to talk about. Ryan and Dustin look back at NFL Week 2 and break down the games, teams, and players that stood out the most. We're talking about the best games of the week, the biggest surprises and upsets, the performances that left us disappointed, and the players who absolutely showed out. Then we'll step back and look at the bigger picture: What did we actually learn from Week 2? Which teams have our attention after two games? Which early concerns are starting to feel legitimate? And which Week 2 results might just be early-season noise? It's another week of NFL reactions, observations, and probably a few overreactions on 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 Trophy Smack: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in Real Form! Find trophies, belts, and more for the fantasy winner (or loser) in your life at out affiliate link! | https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!

The NFL’s newest stadium is officially open, and the Buffalo Bills gave their fans plenty to celebrate. Ryan and Dustin react to Buffalo’s 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen accounted for five touchdowns as the Bills moved to 2-0, but what stood out beyond the final score — and what should we take away from Detroit’s performance? From there, we look ahead to the rest of NFL Week 2 and highlight the games, players, and individual matchups we’ll be watching closely this weekend. And, of course, we wrap things up by cutting the brakes! Ryan and Dustin make their Week 2 selections in the Cut the Brakes Pick ’Em Challenge, including three game picks and one upset special. It’s another football-heavy 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 Trophy Smack: Bragging Rights in Physical Form! Head to https://www.trophysmack.com/bellyup to look for a trophy, belt, ring and more fot the winners (or losers) of your fantasy league! Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content!