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The Master Plan

Michael Philipkosky
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Today, I break down the 2025-26 Bruins season. I assess the players, coaching, and front office performance, give suggestions for what actions should be taken this offseason, and lay out my expectations for the seasons to come.

Thank you all for lis... more

The WSJ reported today that PIF has officially pulled funding for LIV Golf beyond the 2026 season, almost certainly ending the league. I celebrate, break down what we've forgotten, and what should happen next.

Thank you all for listening, and pleas... more

Connor and I go through some of our favorite and least favorite drafts from this year and detail what made them so great/poor.

Link to Draft Reactions Stream: www.youtube.com/live/YIHzc9xxO8E?si=r_pW11J5npvn8cQG

The best playoffs in the world are back as the fight for Lord Stanley begins. 16 teams remain alive in the NHL, and I break down all eight first-round matchups and give my Stanley Cup Finals Pick!

GO BRUINS!

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Episode: Eagles 2025-26 Season Recap with Jack Morgan
Tyler Shultz
Golf bettor and analyst, known as The Scrambler
Episode: 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs Preview and more with Tyler Shultz!
Cooper Solomon
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Episode: PGA Tour, Amateur Golf Scene + More with Cooper Solomon
Will Tannebaum
A Ravens fan from Syracuse, New York
Episode: Talking Ravens with Will Tannebaum
Jack Prokopis
Episode: The 2024-25 New England Patriots and Beyond with Jack Prokopis
Andrew Goldstein
Two-time state champion goalie, currently plays for the Georgia Bulldogs club hockey team
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Episode: Talkin' Bruins with Andrew Goldstein
Connor DeBiasi
A passionate Bucs fan and analyst
Episode: 2024 Buccaneers Preview with Connor DeBiasi
John Gigian
Owner of the popular Instagram account LuckyTheLeprechaun, focused on the Boston Celtics.
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Episode: 2024 NBA Finals Preview with John Gigian

Hosts

Michael Philip Koski
Host of The Master Plan, often leads host-driven deep-dives on hockey, analytics, and playoff strategy.
Michael Filipkowski
Co-host known for data-informed takes and cross-sport analysis, often covers NFL and NHL topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • True Sports Media

    With the world of sports being so focused on narratives and entertainment, Michael always brings the facts and truth we need!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    st. Ignatius of Loyola
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful!

    Michael always offers such insightful opinions and thoughts on the sports world, I love watching!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoAvs34684
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome

    Michael offers a unique and interesting listening experience about sports. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllenMVP2025
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best

    My favorite podcast to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Apple24583
    United Statesa year ago
  • Educated, casual podcast

    Michael offers a casual listening experience with his podcast. It’s a nice breakaway from larger, more commercialized podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    69Epsteindidntkillhimself
    United States3 years ago

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Hosts deliver sharp, data-driven sports takes that cut through the noise.
Consistently engaging and opinionated, with clear perspectives on coaching and rosters.
Co-hosts bring practical insights into team-building and management decisions.
Conversations balance accessibility with deep dives into strategy and analytics.

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2025 U.S. Open Preview with Tyler Shultz
Q: What are your expectations for the cut line this week?
A round scoring average potentially at plus four-ish, but for the cut line, it might be plus seven or plus eight.
Talking Ravens with Will Tannebaum
Q: At what point do you think it just gets to be too much?
It's hard to pinpoint a number of playoff losses, but the growing concern is about Lamar's recurring mistakes during critical games.
Talking Ravens with Will Tannebaum
Q: What's your expectation? What does this team need to do this season?
The only goal is winning the Lombardi, given that they've made the playoffs every year and lost in the divisional round.
Talkin' Bruins with Andrew Goldstein
Q: Talk us through what's changed with Jeremy Swainman? Is it partially due to because he didn't have a full offseason? Is it a confidence thing, maybe?
Being told by someone that we don't think you're worth this amount of money and you believe you're worth even more, that can be hard... I think he can up his play as well, and I think he will.
Talkin' Bruins with Andrew Goldstein
Q: Andrew, from what you've seen of both Zadorov and Linholm, do you think that this is more of an acclamation issue, or do you think this is more of a player issue that there's not playing well?
I sure hope it's an acclamation issue. I never like to make judgments right out of the gate.

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What is The Master Plan about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sports-focused analysis and opinion pieces that remix current seasons, trades, and team dynamics into actionable takeaways for listeners who want strategic underpinnings behind wins and losses. Episodes frequently center on goaltending, coaching decisions, veteran leadership, and front-office moves, with a penchant for connecting on-ice performance to playoff prospects, drafts, and long-term window planning. A standout quality is the host team's willingness to dissect aging rosters, lineup decisions, and division battles, often weighing trade targets and deadline moves against broader franchise strategy. The show tends to attract engaged sports fans who enjoy data-informed discourse and strong opinions about team-building, coaching, and pla... more

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