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The Clutch Mode Podcast

The Clutch Mode Podcast

By: David Curtis
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Welcome to Clutch Mode podcast — the sports podcast where passion, personality, and perspective collide. Hosted by David, whose experience on the autism spectrum brings a unique lens to the world of sports, One Brain. All The Games. delivers sharp takes, deep dives, and real conversations on New England sports, national headlines, game breakdowns, and the stories fans actually care about. From Patriots pressure to Celtics drama, Red Sox debates to NFL chaos, every episode brings energy, insight, humor, and a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.David Curtis
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  • The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 4 - Should the Celtics Trade for Giannis?
    Jun 12 2026

    Episode 4 of the Clutch Mode Podcast covers a busy week across the sports world, led by Patriots minicamp, major NFL movement, championship updates, and a debate over one of the biggest hypothetical trades in basketball.

    The episode opens with “The Week in Review,” starting in New England with Patriots mandatory minicamp and the signing of first-round draft pick Caleb Lomu. The NFL conversation then expands around the league with major signings involving Joe Burrow, Sean Payton, and Patrick Mahomes, along with other trades, roster moves, and retirement announcements.

    From there, the focus shifts to the NHL, with discussion of the Stanley Cup Final and the winners of the Vezina and Hart trophies. The NBA Finals also take center stage, as the Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead and the conversation turns to what has shaped the matchup so far.

    Baseball brings the spotlight back to Boston with a look at the Red Sox’s past week, including team tensions, questions surrounding Craig Breslow’s future, and whether the Red Sox could become sellers at the trade deadline. The episode then moves to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, highlighting key matches to watch over the next week, before closing out the Week in Review with recent NASCAR news.

    In “The One Question,” the episode takes on a major NBA debate: the pros and cons of trading Giannis Antetokounmpo for Jaylen Brown. The discussion weighs star power, fit, shooting style, contracts, roster construction, and what each player would bring to a team trying to win now.

    “Know Your Numbers” returns with a review of the latest jersey assignments across sports, tracking new numbers, player movement, and the small details that fans notice during the offseason.

    In “The 101,” the episode breaks down one of soccer’s most common questions: why the clock does not stop during matches and how stoppage time actually works. The segment explains how extra time is added, what referees are accounting for, and why soccer handles the game clock differently than many American sports.

    The episode closes with “Freeform Final,” where host David talks Monster Jam. The conversation covers what Monster Jam is, how the events work, favorite trucks and drivers, and the upcoming World Finals in July.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 3
    Jun 5 2026

    Episode 3 of the Clutch Mode Podcast covers a busy sports week, from Patriots offseason headlines to championship matchups, major league news, and the debut of a new debate segment.

    The episode opens with the AJ Brown trade to New England, the latest from Patriots voluntary OTAs, and the team’s upcoming joint practices with the Colts and Eagles. Christian Gonzalez’s upcoming extension also gets attention, with a look at why keeping him long term matters for the Patriots’ defense and overall roster direction.

    The NFL discussion then widens to major league moves, including Myles Garrett being traded to the Los Angeles Rams, recent contract signings, and other news from around the league. From there, the episode shifts into championship coverage with the Stanley Cup Final, where Carolina’s Game 2 win over the Golden Knights becomes the main NHL focus. The NBA Finals follow with reaction to Game 1 and the early storylines from the series.

    Baseball brings the conversation back to the Red Sox and Brayan Bello, before moving to the Yankees and Aaron Judge. The Week in Review closes with a look ahead to the Belmont Stakes.

    Episode 3 also introduces “One Question,” a new segment centered on one clear sports debate. This week’s topic is the AFC East and which team looks most likely to win the division this year.

    In “The 101,” the focus turns to the upcoming FIFA World Cup awards, explaining the major honors and what they mean for players during the tournament.

    The episode ends with “Final Freeform,” shifting away from sports for a conversation about upcoming hiking adventures.


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    53 mins
  • The Clutch Mode Podcast - Episode 2
    May 29 2026

    Episode 2 of the Clutch Mode Podcast moves across the sports world with a mix of offseason football updates, league-wide debates, player money, playoff incentives,

    The episode opens with the New England Patriots’ voluntary OTAs, focusing on early offseason storylines, roster development, and what these workouts may signal as the team continues building around its young core.

    Drake Maye’s upcoming charity softball game, bringing attention to the way player-led events can connect athletes, fans, and community causes outside of regular game action.

    Highlights of recently signed and restructured NFL contracts, looking at team-building, player leverage, guaranteed money, and long-term roster flexibility.

    From there, the episode shifts into the NBA’s newly passed anti-tanking initiative, breaking down why the league is trying to discourage losing on purpose and how the new approach could affect struggling teams, draft positioning, and competitive balance.

    Baseball enters the conversation with the proposed MLB salary cap, one of the most debated issues in the sport. The discussion touches on payroll gaps, competitive fairness, owner spending, and the tension between creating balance and protecting player earning power.

    The episode also pauses to recognize the passing of Claude Lemieux, remembering his reputation as one of hockey’s most intense postseason competitors and a player whose style made him both respected and polarizing.


    Know Your Numbers returns with a look at new jersey numbers,

    In The 101, the focus turns to NBA and NHL playoff roster bonuses and playoff performance payouts, explaining how postseason success can lead to extra financial rewards and why playoff incentives matter beyond the standings.


    The episode closes with Freeform Final, shifting away from sports and talking about upcoming movies David is excited to see.

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    46 mins
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