FOJ SHOW

FOJ SHOW
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This is the FOJ (Friends of Jeff) podcast. For FOJ by FOJ.

  1. MAY 12

    FOJ 74 - He Hate Me, Steak Love Me

    Jeff and Jason are back for FOJ 74 — dedicated to Bears Hall of Fame offensive tackle Jimbo Covert, the man who wore #74. The guys kick things off with the shortest NFL career in recent memory (RIP the Squirrel White era), dive deep into Bears retired jerseys, and somehow end up down a Rod "He Hate Me" Smart rabbit hole. Jay's Wide World of Sports covers a hot Cubs squad, a White Sox glow-up, NBA playoff action, the NBA Draft Lottery (Bulls land #4!), and Blackhawks rebuild news. Jeff recommends Letterkenny, previews his upcoming trip to Berlin, and drops a fun fact about why the Berlin Wall really fell. Then things get emotional — Jason's son wraps up his college baseball career. To close it out, Jeff recaps a legendary dinner at Salt Steakhouse in New Jersey, complete with a $400 tomahawk steak and the best mashed potatoes of his life. 00:00 - Intro & Episode Numbering Drama02:00 - Jim Covert, #74, and the NFL Draft07:30 - Squirrel White Retires After One Rookie Mini Camp12:00 - Bears Retired Jerseys Deep Dive19:00 - Rod "He Hate Me" Smart & The XFL25:00 - Jay's Wide World of Sports: Cubs, White Sox & MLB Standings30:00 - NBA Playoffs: Knicks, Wembanyama Ejection, Cavs/Pistons32:30 - NBA Draft Lottery: Bulls Get the #4 Pick38:00 - Blackhawks Update: NHL Draft & Roman Kancerov43:30 - Letterkenny Recommendation46:00 - Which Major Sport Would You Kill Off?52:00 - Jeff's Berlin Trip Preview1:02:00 - The Real Reason the Berlin Wall Fell1:07:00 - Man in the High Castle Review1:13:00 - Jason's Son's Final College Baseball Game1:18:00 - Buffalo Wild Wings Gets One Right (Bradley, IL)1:19:30 - Salt Steakhouse NJ: The $400 Tomahawk & Epic Dinner1:32:00 - Delta Airlines Rant FOJ, Friends of Jeff, FOJ podcast, Chicago Bears, Jim Covert, Squirrel White, NFL rookie minicamp, Bears retired jerseys, Rod Smart He Hate Me, XFL, Chicago Cubs winning streak, White Sox 2025, MLB standings, NBA playoffs, Knicks, Wembanyama ejection, NBA draft lottery, Chicago Bulls, Cam Boozer, Blackhawks rebuild, Roman Kancerov KHL, Letterkenny, Berlin travel, Berlin Wall history, Man in the High Castle, college baseball, Buffalo Wild Wings, Salt Steakhouse New Jersey, tomahawk steak, sports podcast, sports and food podcast

    1h 34m

  2. MAY 4

    FOJ 73 - Bears Draft Grades, NFL State Stats, and Dark Comedy Is For Smart People

    Jeff and Jason are back after a brief hiatus — Jason's been riding out a nasty head cold, but he's at 90% and ready to roll. The guys dig deep into the Chicago Bears' 2025 NFL Draft, debating grades, missed opportunities on the defensive line, and whether this team is built to outscore everyone or just hoping for the best. They also hit the broader draft landscape, from Jeremiah Love going third overall to the Cardinals, to Arch Manning's future, to Cam Mendoza heading to Las Vegas. Then it's a full pivot to NFL player representation by state (Louisiana dominates, Vermont has zero), cost of living comparisons, a fascinating NIH study linking dark humor to intelligence, a rabbit hole on stand-up comedy legends, and finally — the dogs. Always the dogs. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Jason's head cold recovery3:10 - Bears 2025 NFL Draft grades (B to B+)7:45 - Defensive line neglect — only one edge rusher in 35 new players14:20 - Bears offense: replacing DJ Moore, Caleb's next step20:00 - Jeremiah Love #3 overall, Cardinals, Arch Manning talk25:30 - Cam Mendoza, Raiders, and Kirk Cousins as mentor29:00 - Russell Wilson to CBS? Romo, Aikman, Tomlin at NBC33:15 - Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini situation37:40 - NFL players per million by state — Louisiana leads, Vermont has zero44:00 - Cost of living by state: Hawaii, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois48:30 - Dark humor and intelligence: NIH study breakdown52:00 - Anthony Jeselnik, Jimmy Carr, Ricky Gervais, George Carlin57:15 - Whose Line Is It Anyway & Robin Williams memories1:01:00 - Kevin Hart's NBC sports show1:04:30 - Dog updates: Pepper, Archie, Duncan's cancer surgery, and Tux the tackler1:10:00 - Travel plans: Jersey, Berlin, Milwaukee, Chicago KEYWORDS:Friends of Jeff podcast, FOJ 73, Chicago Bears NFL Draft 2025, Bears draft grade, Bears defensive line, Caleb Williams, NFL Draft analysis, Jeremiah Love Cardinals, Arch Manning NFL, Cam Mendoza Raiders, Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson CBS, Mike Vrabel Diana Russini, NFL players by state, Louisiana NFL players, Vermont NFL, cost of living by state, dark humor intelligence study, NIH humor study, Anthony Jeselnik, Jimmy Carr, Ricky Gervais, Whose Line Is It Anyway, Robin Williams, Kevin Hart NBC sports, dog stories, sports podcast, NFL offseason

    1h 14m

  3. APR 15

    FOJ 72 - Astronauts, Baby Rabbits, and the 31% Who'd Date Their Dogs

    Jeff and Jason are back for episode 72, opening with the legacy of the number itself — The Fridge — and a riff on how NFL players have physically evolved over the decades. Jeff's morning starts with full rabbit nest carnage courtesy of the dogs, while Jason's dealing with birds actively constructing a nest inside his porch. From there: a rant on LinkedIn etiquette, a big tournament win for Jason's youth baseball team, and a full Chicago sports roundup — Bulls firing their GM, Bears draft countdown, and White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz making a chaotic but promising MLB debut. Jeff floats the idea of Bears coach Ben Johnson running every Chicago franchise simultaneously. The guys also break down Powerball going international, warn of the Kardashian Curse on Caleb Williams after his Coachella sighting with Kendall Jenner, react to a survey claiming 31% of people would date their pets, recap the Artemis mission (including Trump's awkward astronaut phone call), swap sci-fi movie recs, debate skydiving, and dig into the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class — including Jason's suspiciously encyclopedic knowledge of New Edition.  0:00 - The Fridge: Refrigerator Perry and how athletes have physically evolved  4:00 - Rabbit nest carnage and birds invading Jason's porch 9:15 - LinkedIn is not Facebook: A social media PSA  12:00 - Jason's youth baseball team wins their first tournament 19:00 - Chicago sports: Bears draft hype, Bulls fire their GM  24:00 - The Ben Johnson Plan: One coach to rule all Chicago sports  27:45 - Noah Schultz's MLB debut: Big arm, rough first inning  34:30 - Ichiro's statue needs some structural attention  35:45 - Powerball goes international (and the states that refuse to play)  42:30 - Caleb Williams spotted with Kendall Jenner: Kardashian Curse invoked  45:50 - 31% of people would date their pet if given the chance  52:45 - Artemis mission recap and Trump's awkward call to astronauts in space  1:05:30 - Movie recs: Interstellar, Project Hail Mary, Gravity, The Martian  1:09:40 - Skydiving debate: Fear of heights, family pressure, and hard no's  1:15:00 - Rock Hall 2025: Iron Maiden, Wu-Tang, Oasis, Billy Idol and more  1:21:00 - New Edition: The original boy band blueprint FOJ, Friends of Jeff, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Noah Schultz, Ben Johnson Bears, Caleb Williams Kendall Jenner, Kardashian curse NFL, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025, Iron Maiden Hall of Fame, Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis, New Edition, Artemis mission NASA, Interstellar movie, Project Hail Mary, skydiving fear of heights, Powerball international, youth baseball tournament, pet dating survey, LinkedIn etiquette, Refrigerator Perry, Chicago sports podcast, FOJ podcast

    1h 31m

  4. APR 6

    FOJ 71 - USA Flag Football Humiliates the NFL & How Much To Quit Baseball?

    FOJ is back for Episode 71! Jeff and Jason kick things off with a live internet speed test after Jason's connection struggles derail Take One. Jeff goes full IT department — breaking down upload vs. download speeds, fiber vs. cable, power line adapters, MoCA adapters, and why upgrading to 2 gigabit probably won't fix Jason's son's Call of Duty lag. Spoiler: it's the Wi-Fi. From tech support to the gridiron — the guys dig into the NFL Flag Football event and how Team USA's actual flag players absolutely destroyed Brady's and Burrow's NFL squads. Is Tom Brady the future of Olympic flag football? Probably not. They also catch up on Odell Beckham Jr.'s career arc, that legendary one-handed catch, and a possible return to the Giants. Baseball season is heating up and so is the conversation. Jason gives Cubs updates including a concerning Cade Horton injury, the White Sox's surprising sweep of the Blue Jays, and early Dodgers/Yankees hot starts. Plus — Jason's own arm rehab journey and the kids' team gearing up for their season opener. Jeff throws out some deep hypotheticals: How much money would it take for Jason to give up baseball forever? What about Jeff giving up music and tech gear? The guys also debate legendary-but-hated athlete vs. beloved bench warmer. Then it's on to real estate taxes in Texas and Illinois, dreaming about leaving the Midwest, and the underrated case for living in Las Vegas. The episode closes out with food talk — hot pot 101, a strong endorsement for Other Mama sushi in Vegas, Budlong Southern Chicken vs. Zaxby's, and nostalgia for the Naperville/Fox Valley area. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro / Take Two / Happy Easter 00:07 – Live speed test & Jeff's tech support deep dive 08:00 – Fiber vs. cable, power line adapters & MoCA explained 13:00 – Upgrading to 2 gigabit: worth it or not? 29:00 – NFL Flag Football: Team USA destroys Brady & Burrow 36:40 – Odell Beckham Jr.: career recap & possible Giants return 41:30 – MLB check-in: White Sox, Cubs, Dodgers, Yankees 46:45 – Kids baseball + Jason's arm rehab plan 1:04:30 – How much to give up baseball forever? The negotiation 1:15:00 – Legendary but hated vs. beloved bench player hypothetical 1:23:00 – What would Jeff give up music or tech gear for? 1:28:00 – Property taxes, real estate, and dreaming of leaving Illinois 1:33:00 – Travel talk: Texas, Arizona, Las Vegas living 1:34:30 – Other Mama sushi + hot pot explained 1:37:30 – Chicken sandwich rankings: Budlong vs. Zaxby's vs. Hillman 1:40:00 – Naperville/Fox Valley nostalgia & Topgolf send-off KEYWORDS: FOJ podcast, Friends of Jeff, Jeff and Jason podcast, sports talk podcast, NFL flag football Olympics 2028, Tom Brady flag football, Joe Burrow flag football, Team USA flag football, Odell Beckham Jr Giants, Cubs Cade Horton injury, White Sox Blue Jays sweep, MLB 2025 early season, Dodgers 2025, Yankees hot start, recreational baseball, adult baseball league, internet speed test, fiber vs cable internet, Xfinity upload speed, power line adapter, MoCA adapter, give up baseball for money, sports hypotheticals, Las Vegas living, Other Mama Las Vegas sushi, Budlong Southern Chicken, Zaxby's chicken sandwich, hot pot explained, Naperville Fox Valley, Illinois real estate, moving out of Illinois

    1h 43m

  5. MAR 30

    FOJ 70 - Old Men Playing Baseball and Sleeping In Airports

    Jeff and Jason are back for episode 70 — and they almost didn't make it. After 90 minutes of mic troubleshooting that went nowhere, the guys dive into a packed episode covering Jason's surprise return to the baseball field at 53, Jeff's travel nightmare getting to and from a funeral in California, MLB opening week, the wildest stadium food in the league, Illinois basketball's Final Four run, and whether anyone can actually break into a tech career when AI is eating all the entry-level jobs. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro: 90 minutes of mic setup that fixed nothing03:00 – Jay plays right field at age 53 in a real baseball scrimmage10:00 – The strikeout heard 'round right field (and the kid who wasn't born yet)12:30 – Jay's 79-year-old dad plays through a cracked rib & torn meniscus17:00 – Jeff's California trip: Monterey, a funeral & getting sunburned27:00 – British SNL hosted by Tina Fey — actually pretty good29:00 – Delta travel horror: delayed flights, broken planes, timed-out crew, sleeping on airport floors49:00 – MLB Opening Week: Cubs, Sox, Dodgers & Joshua's first college home run54:00 – Wild new MLB stadium food: The Machete, Glizzilla & the 9-9-9 Challenge1:07:00 – Stadium bucket lists and why Wrigleyville is too much1:11:00 – NFL: Bears denied draft compensation picks, stadium update MIA1:13:00 – Illinois basketball makes the Final Four for first time in 21 years1:14:00 – UConn buzzer beater, the Boozer twins & feeling ancient1:16:00 – Marshall Manning is coming & Arch Manning still carries the weight1:21:00 – Polymarket, Nvidia & who runs the world now1:23:00 – Career advice: how to break into IT and AI when AI is eating the jobs KEYWORDS:FOJ podcast, Friends of Jeff, baseball scrimmage over 50, adult baseball league, MLB opening day 2025, stadium food 2025, 999 challenge baseball, Glizzilla hot dog, Illinois Final Four, March Madness 2025, UConn basketball, Boozer twins Duke, Arch Manning, Marshall Manning, Delta airlines delay, travel nightmare, Nvidia stock, AI career advice, breaking into tech, military funeral, Monterey California

    1h 31m

  6. MAR 23

    FOJ 69 - BBQ, Buc-ee's, and Bears Treading Water

    Jeff and Jason are back for Episode 69 — and yes, they acknowledge it. Jason just returned from a solo road trip to Tyler, Texas to watch his son Joshua's baseball team compete, and he came back with a full food report. Jeff checks in from Charlotte after his first-ever video directing gig for work. Then it's Bears offseason talk, the World Baseball Classic, Jason's gambling PSA, a Chuck Norris tribute, dog chaos, and more. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome to FOJ 69 (nice)0:28 - Jason's Texas road trip recap & Joshua's baseball team1:51 - Stanley's BBQ in Tyler, TX: ribs, jalapeño sausage & a forever coupon4:45 - Bubba's: the avocado burger that beat In-N-Out9:26 - Rico's Tacos in Plano: green salsa that fights back11:10 - Hutchins Barbecue with Jeff & Katie: the portion sizes were absurd11:35 - Buc-ee's in Denton, TX: 50 pumps and a legendary fried chicken sandwich13:26 - Oklahoma City burger stop (bison avocado burger)14:19 - Jeff's Charlotte trip & directorial debut28:00 - World Baseball Classic: Venezuela wins it all, US chokes34:10 - MLB Opening Day is here (Jeff copes)34:41 - Jason's gambling PSA: he deleted the app, you should too35:32 - Kalshi drama, prediction markets & the Super Bowl field rusher bet38:07 - Chicago Bears offseason: Dalman retires, what'd we actually fix?40:59 - Bears secondary overhaul: swapped names, not necessarily better46:46 - D-line and edge rusher still a giant question mark50:48 - Rome Odunze as WR1: ready or not?54:47 - Kyler Murray in Minnesota and JJ McCarthy's future56:50 - Polymarket: Bears relocation odds & 2027 NFC predictions1:01:12 - RIP Chuck Norris1:03:02 - Jason's adult baseball league tune-up game1:04:30 - Three dogs, one walk, total disaster1:12:14 - Jason heads to Wisconsin, Jeff recommends Matsuya sushi KEYWORDS:FOJ podcast, Friends of Jason podcast, Chicago Bears offseason 2025, Bears free agency, Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Devin Bush, Bears secondary, World Baseball Classic Venezuela, MLB opening day, sports gambling, Kalshi prediction markets, Chuck Norris death, Texas BBQ road trip, Stanley's BBQ Tyler Texas, Hutchins Barbecue, Buc-ee's, Rico's Tacos, Bubba's burger, Oklahoma City food, Kyler Murray Minnesota Vikings, Bears draft 2025, dog training, adult baseball league

    1h 15m

  7. MAR 10

    FOJ 68: Bears Go Shopping on Free Agency Day One

    Jeff and Jason are back, this time with Jason calling in live from Tyler, Texas where he's following his son Josh and the Joliet Junior College Wolves baseball team on their spring road trip. The guys cover a packed episode of NFL free agency news, tech talk, Texas BBQ, and a whole lot more. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro / Jason calls in live from Tyler, Texas 01:05 - Jason's road trip recap - 934 miles, 13.5 hours, CHiPs theme song at 90mph 10:49 - Road trip podcast takeaway: sell the product before you build it 14:00 - Jason's son is building a private cloud to rival Apple and Google 23:00 - Jeff barely missed the Atlanta airport hail storm disaster 27:30 - Chicago Bears free agency breakdown begins 30:50 - DJ Moore traded to Buffalo Bills for a 2nd round pick 31:00 - Max Crosby goes to Baltimore Ravens - Bears left hanging 32:50 - Bears sign Neville Gallimore (DT), Kobe Bryant (S), Devin Bush (LB), Case Keenum (QB) 38:30 - Mitch Trubisky has made $75 million in the NFL (plus State Farm) 45:50 - Mike Evans shockingly leaves Tampa Bay for the San Francisco 49ers 48:10 - Kyler Murray cut by Cardinals / Tua released by Dolphins ($99M dead cap) 49:25 - Raiders pay Tyler Linderbaum $81M to be a center. A CENTER. 50:45 - Alec Pierce gets $114M from the Colts. Jeff and Jason lose their minds. 55:00 - Overall Bears free agency grade and what's still needed 1:03:00 - Jeff finds Jason authentic Texas BBQ spots - Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ gets the nod 1:07:00 - The great BBQ debate: dry rub vs sauce, pulled pork vs ribs 1:11:30 - Gas prices spike 50 cents overnight. Jason reports from the field. 1:16:30 - Teaser: Friend Bob wants to debate Deion Sanders vs Bo Jackson on FOJ KEYWORDS Chicago Bears free agency 2025, NFL free agency day one, Devin Bush Bears, Kobe Bryant safety Bears, Case Keenum Bears backup quarterback, DJ Moore trade Bills, Max Crosby Ravens, Mike Evans 49ers, Kyler Murray Cardinals cut, Tua Dolphins released, Tyler Linderbaum Raiders contract, Alec Pierce Colts contract, Mitch Trubisky career earnings, Bears draft picks 2025, Joliet Junior College baseball, Texas BBQ Tyler Texas, Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ, FOJ podcast, sports podcast, Chicago Bears podcast, NFL free agency reactions

    1h 20m

  8. MAR 2

    FOJ 67 - Gold Medals, Frozen Outfields, and AI Slop Content: A Night at the Icebox

    Jeff and Jay are live from the Icebox — Jay's frozen basement — fresh off Portillo's. They recap the Winter Olympics: US hockey gold, Connor Hellebuyck's heroics, Alysa Liu's legendary live NBC F-bomb, curling rules, and the Olympic Village running out of condoms. Then it's the Chicago Bears stadium saga, AI content creation, Google NotebookLM, and Jason's near-death experience coaching men's league baseball in a feels-like 13°F windchill. Plus youth baseball coaching philosophy, surveillance tech, GPU shortages, and digital ownership. === TIMESTAMPS === 0:00 - Welcome to the Icebox and the broken window heater situation 1:53 - Portillo's rodeo cheeseburger review and Sox vs. Cubs basement decor 4:11 - US Hockey gold: 46 years in the making and Hellebuyck's 40+ saves 7:00 - Alysa Liu drops an F-bomb on NBC and wins figure skating gold 8:58 - Alysa Liu's backstory: retired at 16, came back, dominated 11:21 - Curling 101: hammer, shot rock, the button explained 13:46 - Norway's cross-country skier breaks the all-time Olympic gold record 15:25 - Olympic Village runs out of condoms again 17:37 - Chicago Bears stadium: Indiana vs. Arlington Heights 20:01 - Why the Bears simply cannot play in Indiana 24:34 - Is Indiana just leverage? Breaking down the negotiation 27:00 - Could you clone FOJ entirely with AI and fool listeners? 29:22 - Google NotebookLM: AI podcasts and video from your own documents 31:48 - How to build a passive income YouTube channel with AI slop 33:55 - Jeff's AI music update: Spotify plays and the Greek god industrial metal album 36:01 - Turning 52 and 53: AARP cards and feeling every bit of it 38:06 - Feels like 13°F: lungs burning, winter coats in the batter's box 42:59 - Baseball cold weather rules: high school 40°F, college 30°F 45:27 - Coaching men's league vs. youth baseball: managing vs. teaching 49:46 - Jason's coaching philosophy: keep kids in the game and make it fun 51:56 - Tough parent conversations about their kid's actual talent level 58:09 - The IHSA playoff roster rule that ended Jason's senior season 1:40:59 - Michelle buys Dirty Dancing on DVD: who even owns anything anymore? 1:43:07 - AI is buying all the GPUs and it's going to affect everything you own 1:45:16 - Will your digital life survive for your great-great-grandkids? Goodbye. === KEYWORDS === FOJ podcast, FOJ 67, winter olympics 2026, us hockey gold, connor hellebuyck, alysa liu, alysa liu f-bomb, curling explained, olympic village, chicago bears stadium, bears indiana, arlington heights bears, google notebooklm, ai podcast, ai youtube channel, ai content creation, baseball in cold weather, men's league baseball, youth baseball coaching, baseball coaching philosophy, GPU shortage, digital ownership, chicago sports, portillos, jeff and jason podcast, foj sports

    1h 46m
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This is the FOJ (Friends of Jeff) podcast. For FOJ by FOJ.

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  • Creator
    FOJ SHOW
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © FOJ SHOW
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