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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
Episodes
  • The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 8 - Did the Patriots Do Enough to Address the Offensive Line?
    Jul 11 2026

    Episode 8 of the Clutch Mode Podcast covers a big Boston sports week, with the Red Sox rolling into the All-Star break, the Celtics opening Summer League, and the Patriots offensive line under the microscope.


    “The Week in Review” starts with the latest NFL news and a look at what is coming as preseason gets closer. The NBA discussion covers recent signings and the Celtics kicking off Summer League.


    In NHL news, the episode looks at changes coming next season and the release of the Providence Bruins schedule. MLB gets a bigger spotlight this week with the Red Sox playing some of their best baseball of the year heading into the All-Star break. The episode also checks in on the Revs, Fleet, NASCAR, Monster Jam, and the FIFA World Cup.


    “Know Your Numbers” returns with the latest jersey number assignments across the pro leagues.


    In “The One Question,” the focus turns to the Patriots offensive line. Did New England do enough to fix one of its biggest problems? The discussion looks at the moves the team made, what should be better, and where the concerns still are.


    “The 101” stays with the World Cup and breaks down one of soccer’s most confusing rules: offside. The segment explains when a player is offside, why the call is made, and the situations where the rule does not apply.


    “Final Freeform” closes the episode with David as his West Coast trip winds down. He talks about a day trip in Seattle and looks ahead to one of the biggest travel moments of the trip: a ride on the Empire Builder.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 7 - Should The Red Sox Be Buyers or Sellers at the Trade Deadline?
    Jul 4 2026

    Episode 7 of the Clutch Mode Podcast is all about free agency chaos, Red Sox deadline decisions, baseball stats, and David checking in from his West Coast hiking trip.

    “The Week in Review” starts with major NBA and NHL free agency coverage. The episode looks at what the Celtics and Bruins have done so far, the biggest moves around both leagues, and the early winners and losers from free agency. With rosters changing quickly, the conversation focuses on where Boston’s teams stand right now and what still needs to happen.

    The episode also checks in on the Red Sox after their latest series, with the trade deadline getting closer and the team’s direction becoming a bigger question. There is also time for NFL news, a NASCAR update, and a FIFA roundup.

    “Know Your Numbers” returns with the latest jersey number assignments across the pro leagues.

    In this week’s “The One Question,” the focus is on the Red Sox: should they be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? The discussion looks at where the team stands, what the roster needs, and whether Boston should add, sell, or try to do a little of both.

    “The 101” breaks down baseball statistics in a simple, useful way: what the numbers mean, what they are for, and how they help explain what is actually happening on the field.

    “Final Freeform” closes the episode with David talking through the upcoming stops on his West Coast hiking trip through Oregon and Washington State, including where he is headed next and what he is most excited to see along the way.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • The Clutch Mode Podcast Episode 6 - NBA/NHL Draft Review
    Jun 27 2026

    The NBA and NHL drafts are complete, and Episode 6 of the Clutch Mode Pod looks at what the Celtics and Bruins accomplished, where each team stands now, and what still needs to be addressed this offseason.


    “The Week in Review” begins with the latest NFL news, including recent signings, the continuing Brendan Sorsby situation, and Terrion Arnold’s off-field troubles. The NHL had a busy lead up to the draft, with a long list of trades and signings around the league. The episode also covers Patrice Bergeron’s retirement and induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.


    In the NBA, the focus turns to the trades, signings, and roster moves surrounding the draft. Baseball coverage includes the current state of the Red Sox, their latest series against the Yankees, and the most recent transactions. The segment also features the latest NASCAR headlines and an up to the minute FIFA World Cup update.


    “Know Your Numbers” returns with the newest jersey number assignments across sports.


    In “The One Question,” we ask: How did the Celtics and Bruins do in their drafts? The discussion takes an in-depth look at both draft classes, what the selections could bring to each team, and how the drafts affected their short-term and long-term outlooks. It also resets the biggest offseason needs that remain for both the Celtics and Bruins.


    “The 101” explains how NBA team payroll works, including the salary cap, luxury tax, first apron, second apron, and the restrictions teams face when their spending reaches each level.


    The episode closes with “Final Freeform,” where David talks about his obsession with Family Guy and ranks his five favorite episodes.




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    1 hr and 13 mins
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