Hip and the Lip offer a detailed breakdown of the New York Giants’ loss to the Green Bay Packers in the Wildcard round of the playoffs.  The Hip pushes the Lip to pinpoint Odell Beckham Jr.’s shortcomings in the game.  They then review the other NFL Wildcard round games, none of which were all too competitive.  They then preview the upcoming NFL Divisional Round games.  The Lip rips apart Derrick Rose for his AWOL on the night the Knicks take on the Pelicans at home.

Hipster Beers of the Week: Carton Brewing – Regular Coffee, Cafe Y Churro, Caffe Corretto

Hip and the Lip recap the New York Giants’ win over the Washington Redskins in week 17 of the 2016-17 NFL season.  They then look ahead to the full slate of the upcoming Wildcard Playoff round, most notably the New York Giants at the Green Bay Packers.  Hip and the Lip each make their Super Bowl predictions.  The Lip acknowledges better play of the New York Islanders’ Josh Bailey.

Hipster Beer of the Week: Pipeworks Brewing – Lizard King

Hip and the Lip cover the New York Giants’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  Despite the loss, the Giants secure a playoff spot for the first time in five years.  Hip and the Lip discuss whether the Giants should rest any starters for its week 17 game against the Washington Redskins.  The Hip questions a reporter’s “demand” that the New York Jets start Christian Hackenberg at quarterback.  The Lip criticizes the New York Knicks’ defensive play.   The Lip acknowledges some good play from the New York Islanders in defeating the divisional foe Washington Capitals.

Hipster Beer of the Week: Industrial Arts – State of the Art #54

Hip and the Lip recap the New York Giants’ win over the Detroit Lions and look forward to a potential playoff clinching game against the Philadelphia Eagles.  They gloss over the exciting New York Jets.  The Hip and the Lip exchange perspectives on the New York Knicks, and the Lip offers some choice words to NBA superstars who periodically sit out games for “rest” purposes.  The Lip of course has no shortage of words for the struggling New York Islanders and the upcoming bobblehead giveaway.

Hipster Beer of the Week: The Alchemist – Focal Banger

Hip and the Lip recap the New York Giants’ exhilarating win over the Dallas Cowboys.  They then discuss Tony Romo whispers.  They cover the New York Jets, and most notably struggle to describe Christian Hackenberg.  The Lip takes shots at the poor defensive play of the New York Islanders.  They discuss whether Derrick Rose is the most important player for the New York Knicks this season.  RIP, Craig Sager.

Hipster Beer of the Week: Kings County Brewers Collective – Dangerous Precedent

The Hip shares his riveting experience at MetLife Stadium as he witnessed the New York Jets host the Indianapolis Colts.  The Lip then breaks down the New York Giants’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the treacherous schedule to conclude the regular season.  The Hip and Lip then cover the New York Islanders’ victory against the New York Rangers.

Hipster Beer of the Week – Other Half / Monkish – Blowin’ Up the Spot

Hip and the Lip reiterate the New York Giants’ trend of slow offensive starts and the defense taking over in games; Giants fans will take the five game winning streak. They then discuss the reinsertion of Ryan Fitzpatrick as the New York Jets host the New England Patriots this Sunday. Lip tries to add color to a no change situation of the bottom of the league New York Islanders.

Hipster Beer of the Week – Brotherton Jersey Devil Double IPA

Hip and the Lip kick off with some excitement surrounding the New York Giants’ four game winning streak, most recently outlasting the Bengals 21-20.  They then gloss over the New York Jets, because there isn’t much more to discuss there; except for initiating a rumor of Tony Romo serving as the Jets starting QB next year.  And surprise, surprise, the Lip shares some morbid thoughts of his New York Islanders.

Hipster Beer of the Week: Finback Cell

The Hip and the Lip close the book on the 2016 MLB season with a review of the World Series.  They then discuss how they will discuss the New York Jets less and less each week over the remainder of the season.  The New York Giants, however, are poised to improve as the season progresses following an impressive win against divisional foe Philadelphia Eagles.  The Lip then offers his displeasure with the state of the New York Islanders as a team heading in the wrong direction.

 

Hipster Beer of the Week: Other Half / Trillium Like Whoa

The Lip has far more to say about the New York Giants’ off-field matters than the subpar on-field play that was sufficient for a win in London against the Los Angeles Rams.  The Hip and the Lip then evaluate the state of the New York Jets as Ryan Fitzpatrick takes less than a two quarter break as the team’s starting quarterback.  The Lip offers a high-level season preview of the New York Knicks as they are about to open the season against the champion Cleveland Cavaliers.  The Hip and Lip evaluate whether the New York Islanders’ offensive spike is a sign of things to come.  Finally, they preview the upcoming World Series.

Hipster Beer of the Week: Bolero Snort Bullazed