The Podcast with Matt, Trevor and Taylor

Taylor Peterson
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They call it "The Podcast," but it's anything but basic. This is where three friends, Matt, Trevor, and Taylor, ditch the filter and dive headfirst into everything life throws their way. Whether it's dissecting the highs and lows (mostly lows) of being a Minnesota sports fan, arguing the merits of the perfect cup of coffee, or tackling the latest film or board game obsession, "The Podcast" is an honest, hilarious journey through their world. No topic is off-limits, and every episode is fueled by genuine conversation and the camaraderie only true friends can share. So, grab a drink (coffee or whiskey, your choice!), pull up a chair, and get ready to explore the weird, the wonderful, and everything in between - only the way Matt, Trevor, and Taylor can deliver it.

  1. 3d ago

    The Podcast "Survive This" Week 4: The Seattle Survivor Extinction Event

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Survive This — the only NFL show where we ask the real question: did your favorite team actually win, or did they just survive 60 minutes of chaotic nonsense? In this action-packed Week 3 Quick Hits breakdown, we tackle the wild, weird, and downright unexplainable moments from across the league: The S-Tier Head-Scratchers: Buffalo turns it over five times and wins anyway, while Washington pulls off a shocker getting outgained by nearly 180 yards.Offensive DMV Lines: Kansas City moves to 3-0 while Miami’s offense delivers all the thrilling energy of waiting in line at the license bureau.International Drama: Baltimore and Dallas take their heart-stopping, last-second field goal antics all the way to Brazil.Pure Football Terror: Cleveland turns another Sunday into a full-blown hostage situation, and Minnesota/Tampa Bay put on a 17-punt clinic in "who wants the ball less?"Plus, three Jahmyr Gibbs TDs carry Detroit, Jacksonville leaves New England standard-issue embarrassed, and the Raiders are 3-0... just like everyone predicted, right? Put on your crash helmet and press play!

  2. Sep 24

    The Podcast "Survive This" Week 3: Group Therapy Session

    Send us Fan Mail Episode Description Week 2 was an absolute bloodbath, and if your survivor entry survived, you might want to buy a lottery ticket. On this episode of Survive This Pod, we break down the absolute chaos that unfolded across the league, taking down survivor pools everywhere—including 20 total entries right here in our own backyard. From Baltimore’s late-game collapse against the Saints taking down 16 teams to Tampa Bay’s lightning-delayed heartbreak against Cleveland knocking out the rest, Mother Nature and Baker Mayfield conspired to ruin weekends everywhere. Speaking of the Browns game, Kenny vents about waiting over two hours just to watch a final drive fail, the eternal rebuilding blues of the NY Islanders, and the tragedy of the NY Giants losing their QB on the very first series against the Rams. Plus, a heated side-rant on self-checkout etiquette: Are we paying union dues to bag our own groceries now? And can eggs and shredded cheese actually co-exist in the same bag? In this episode, we break down: The Quick Hits: Fast-paced recaps of every Week 2 game, including Josh Allen’s 5-TD housewarming gift in Buffalo, the 1987-style defensive grind in Chicago, and Seattle filing a noise complaint against Arizona.Survivor Pool Stats: With 1396.00 dollars on the line across 157 paid entries, 18 teams have officially suffered their second loss and hit the exit door. We break down the remaining 55 undefeateds and 84 one-loss survivors fighting for the prize (remember the Kenny Rule: NO paying bills with the winnings!).Love & Football: Big congratulations to pool members Hoboken, Nicole, and Bibez on their recent engagement! Is the Chute Happens pool secretly a dating site?Looking Ahead to Week 3: Key matchups, top survivor picks, and college football hopes with Penn State and the Vols leading the charge.Put on your headsets, order an Edmund Fitzgerald at the bar, and let's get into Week 3!

  3. Sep 16

    The Podcast "Survive This" Week 2: Mulligan SZN is Here

    Send us Fan Mail Week 1 did what Week 1 does best: completely murder Survivor pools. We break down the fallout, look at the biggest Week 1 surprises, and debate who to save versus who to stay far away from. The Week 1 Slaughter: 45 of 155 entries already have a loss—recapping the Chargers collapse, the Packers' late meltdown, and the Monday night heartbreak.The Cardinals Statement: Why Arizona taking down the Chargers changes our Survivor target list moving forward.Teams to Save: High-conviction wins from San Francisco, Baltimore, and Buffalo that earn a spot on the "save for later" tier.Red Flags & Stay-Aways: Sorting through sloppy wins from the Seahawks, Bengals, and Lions.Week 2 Strategy: Utilizing your Mulligan wisely and finding the teams you can actually trust.

  4. Sep 9

    The Podcast "Survive This" Week 1: Our "Cardinal" Rules

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our Survive This Series  In this episode, we lay down the golden rule of survivor pool strategy: find one absolute dumpster fire of a franchise and ride them all the way to the bank. Enter the Arizona Cardinals. They will stink. The kind of stink that doesn’t wash off, ruins your car, and makes you rethink your fiber intake. With Carson Beck likely taking the snaps and one of the most brutal slates in the NFL ahead of them, the Cardinals are our official target this season. We break down a week-by-week blueprint for navigating your pool using Arizona's schedule—along with key pivot points when the Dolphins, Jets, and Raiders cross your radar. Week-by-Week Blueprint: Follow at your own risk! Week 1: Chargers over CardinalsWeek 2: Seahawks over CardinalsWeek 3: 49ers over CardinalsWeek 4: Giants over Cardinals (Alternative: Vikings over Dolphins)Week 5: Lions over CardinalsWeek 6: Rams over CardinalsWeek 7: Broncos over CardinalsWeek 8: Cowboys over CardinalsWeek 9: Chiefs over JetsWeek 10: Colts over DolphinsWeek 11: Bills over JetsWeek 12: Commanders over CardinalsWeek 13: Eagles over CardinalsWeek 14: BYE WEEK! Bears over DolphinsWeek 15: Let's get nuts! Cardinals vs. Jets (roll the dice) or Packers over DolphinsWeek 16: Saints over CardinalsWeek 17: Raiders (with Fernando Mendoza) or Vikings over JetsWeek 18: Bengals over Browns or Patriots over JetsDisclaimer: This guide is written on a legal pad in pencil, not etched in stone. Favorites will underperform, Santa Clara substations might consume the 49ers, and weirdness will happen. Tune in to get your strategy locked in!

  5. Sep 8

    The Podcast Ep. 49 Locked, Loaded, and Ready for Kickoff: The Boys Are Back

    Send us Fan Mail Grab a bucket of Sweet Martha’s cookies and open your sportsbook apps—the boys are back to break down everything you need to know before kickoff! First, we tackle the ultimate end-of-summer tradition: the Minnesota State Fair. We’re walking through this year's official new food lineup, debating the boundary-pushing creations like the Pickle Pie, Cracklin' Corn Ribs, and Dubai Whoopie Pie, while deciding which vendors earn a spot on the route and which ones you should skip. Then, it’s time to talk real business: 2026 NFL Regular Season Win Totals and Futures. The Schedule Meat Grinder: Why the NFC & AFC West are set for absolute bloodbaths, and why a first-place schedule this year is a death sentence.Our Favorite Over/Under Parlays: Why we are smashing the overs on Detroit, New Orleans, and Houston (+477)—and why Green Bay, Chicago, and Kansas City are prime candidates for the Under hit (+560).Matt’s Best Bets: Breaking down the heavy hitters, including the Ultimate Scumbag Under Ticket (+1,981), the Detroit Lions Are Back player props, and a high-value +1,400 longshot on Baker Mayfield letting it rip in Tampa.Division Winners & Playoff Chaos: A massive +5,693 division parlay, why Carolina (+220) might be the stealth pick to steal the NFC South, and why the 49ers (+122) could be primed to miss the postseason entirely.The 3,000-Yard Dream: Why Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson combining for 3,000+ receiving yards (+1,000) might actually be the safest "f**k it" bet on the board.Whether you're hitting the fairgrounds or placing your week one futures, we've got you covered. Tune in!

  6. Aug 7

    The Podcast Ep. 48 The King of Philly | Offseason Tiers | Sports Video Game Mount Rushmore

    Send us Fan Mail Summer heat, quiet schedules, and absolute chaos in the NBA free agency landscape. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the biggest shocker of the offseason: LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er. We break down how Philly pulled off a complete roster overhaul—adding LeBron, Jaylen Brown, Anfernee Simons, and KCP—and unpack how the math on usage rates is actually going to work between Embiid, Maxey, Brown, and the King. Plus, we tier the rest of the league’s offseason moves: from the Boston Celtics adding Mitchell Robinson's elite offensive glass-crashing, to the questionable side-quests of the Lakers and Rockets, down to the Cleveland Cavaliers inexplicably resurrecting Mario Hezonja. Finally, to cure the summer sports lull, we draft the ultimate Mount Rushmore of Sports Video Games, debating the timeless legacy of NFL 2K, MVP Baseball 2005, NBA Street Vol. 2, and Wii Sports.

  7. Jul 9

    The Podcast Ep. 47 Spurs-Knicks Recap | The 41-Year-Old Free Agent | USA on the World Stage

    Send us Fan Mail NBA Offseason Chaos, LeBron’s Final Chapter, Finals Recap & World Cup Fever The NBA offseason has officially turned into pure, unadulterated chaos—and we are here for every single second of it. On this episode of The Podcast, we break down a whirlwind slate of storylines, starting with the biggest free agent decision in the league: at 41 years old, LeBron James is leaving the Lakers and narrowing down his final destination. Will it be the Cavs, Wolves, Sixers, Nuggets, Warriors, or Heat? We then briefly recap the NBA Finals, debating Jalen Brunson’s newly minted throne at the top of the NBA, how Wolves fans should process Karl-Anthony Towns lifting the trophy in New York, and what’s next for the Spurs despite Victor Wembanyama's wild stat line. Then, we dive headfirst into the wildest trade week in recent memory: Giannis to Miami: The Bucks-Heat blockbuster is finally done, but with $137M tied up in three players and Terry Rozier's salary lingering, what does Miami's real ceiling look like?Kawhi Back to Toronto: Palpatine-level returns, a blockbuster package from the Clippers, and how this moves the needle under the shadow of the Aspiration scandal.The Boston-Philly Shocker: Jaylen Brown for Paul George?! We dissect what Boston is thinking and whether Philly is now the team to beat in the East.Ja Morant Traded for Next to Nothing: How Memphis let Ja go to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray—and what Portland plans to do with five star guards.Naz Reid’s Minnesota Exit: Lower your Naz Reid towels to half-mast. We process the emotional and tactical fallout of trading Naz for LaMelo Ball, plus Minnesota's cap moves and Ayo Dosunmu signing.Finally, we roll out a brand-new segment—Put Your Balls On The Table—where we lay down our boldest takes and scan the early odds for the upcoming NBA champion, MVP, and ROY races. To close it out, our live World Cup correspondent joins the show to give us the ground-level view of international soccer fever sweeping the US (and yes, we finally break down the offside rule once and for all).

  8. Jun 3

    The Podcast Ep. 46 Wemby's World or Gotham's Glory? NBA Finals Preview

    Send us Fan Mail The Finals are finally here! In this episode, we deliver an absolute gauntlet of an NBA Finals preview between the defensive titan New York Knicks and the terrifying ascent of Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs. First, we break down Shams Charania’s massive report on the NBA’s radical new "3-2-1" anti-tanking lottery rules. Is it actually enough to stop teams from racing to the bottom? Then, we dive deep into the X-factors of the Finals: Wemby’s World: Are we about to watch a crown placed on the alien's head?The Mitchell Robinson Conundrum: Can he play bully-ball through a broken finger to save the Knicks' defense, or will KAT’s shocking postseason defensive transformation continue to carry the load?Wing Stop vs. The Spurs Backcourt: How can Fox, Harper, and Castle survive the final boss of defensive wing trios in Anunoby, Hart, and Bridges?The Minnesota Curse: If KAT wins it all, do we officially have to accept the "leave Minnesota, win a ring" prophecy? (And how Paul George might hold the key to resetting the sacred timeline).To wrap things up, What Story Came Across Matt’s Desk makes its triumphant, exhausting return. Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy are sharing a QB room in OTAs, and to say the vibes are "high school classroom awkward" is a massive understatement. We might not survive a full season of this.

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They call it "The Podcast," but it's anything but basic. This is where three friends, Matt, Trevor, and Taylor, ditch the filter and dive headfirst into everything life throws their way. Whether it's dissecting the highs and lows (mostly lows) of being a Minnesota sports fan, arguing the merits of the perfect cup of coffee, or tackling the latest film or board game obsession, "The Podcast" is an honest, hilarious journey through their world. No topic is off-limits, and every episode is fueled by genuine conversation and the camaraderie only true friends can share. So, grab a drink (coffee or whiskey, your choice!), pull up a chair, and get ready to explore the weird, the wonderful, and everything in between - only the way Matt, Trevor, and Taylor can deliver it.

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