The Dogs

Matt Hall and Katie Hall
  • 5.0 (2)
  • FOOTBALL

The underdogs, the overlooked moments, the unsung heroes. The Hall siblings share wonderful and wildly underrated sports stories that tickle the minds of stat nerds, casual fans, and even those who only watch for the concession-stand nachos. Matt’s your friendly neighborhood stats guy and Katie’s, well… let’s just say the one of us learning sports in real time. Shop our merchandise: https://the-dogs-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com

  1. APR 27

    Episode 13: From Expo 67 to Exit 2004 - The life and death of the Montreal Expos

    Send us Fan Mail The Expos were loaded with young talent and were dubbed the team of the ’80s—then one swing turned into “Blue Monday” and the window never opened quite the same way again. This one’s a love letter to the roster that should’ve had more Octobers. Support the show

    1h 13m

  2. APR 21

    Episode 12: Presenting our back-up quarterback Hall of Fame (happy birthday mom and dad)

    Send us Fan Mail Backup quarterbacks just don’t get the glory. But when it’s their time to shine, boy, can it be romantic. We run through the origin story of the QB2, then hit our big 3: a journeyman who wins MVP, a future Hall of Famer who had to wait behind a legend, and a post-season hero who peaked at the perfect time. Also on deck: the Qdoba “Matrix” story, an Instagram giveaway tease, and our weekly dog picks in sports. Support the show

    1h 2m

  3. APR 12

    Episode 11: The birth of basketball - Mr. Janitor, can you please get our basketball from that peach basket

    Send us Fan Mail From James Naismith’s peach baskets to the early dominance of the Minneapolis Lakers, this episode dives into basketball’s raw beginnings. It’s a WILD story of innovation, instability, and the first true “dogs” who built the league from nothing. Support the show

    56 min

  4. APR 4

    Episode 10: MERCH MADNESS - Cinderella Runs & Championship Dreams

    Send us Fan Mail March Madness is here, and we’re celebrating with Final Four predictions and a little MERCH Madness. We dive into iconic tournament stories—from the first championship in 1939 to legendary Cinderella runs like UMBC and Sister Jean’s Loyola squad. Link to THE DOGS merch: https://the-dogs-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support the show

    59 min
  5. Episode 9: Third place in MVP but first place in our hearts (2005 throwback)

    MAR 22

    Episode 9: Third place in MVP but first place in our hearts (2005 throwback)

    Send us Fan Mail Time to reopen the case. Was Derrek Lee robbed of an MVP? (Yes.) Did Vladimir Guerrero deserve third place? (…let’s talk about it.) We break down the stats, the context, and the chaos of one unforgettable MVP ballot. Support the show

    1h 8m

  6. MAR 7

    Episode 8: Mascots gone wild

    Send us Fan Mail Katie and Matt dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of sports mascots—from a kidnapped tree to a dinosaur that exists because everyone in the 90s watched Jurassic Park. Along the way, we predict the World Baseball Classic, and Katie provides well wishes to an unlucky golfer who fell down an elevator shaft. Support the show

    55 min

  7. MAR 1

    Episode 7: Seven Dogs of Separation - Tebow to Manziel

    Send us Fan Mail The Tebow Promise & The Money Manziel: Two Heisman winners. Two college football legends. Two WILDY different dudes. We’ve got another Seven Dogs of Separation episode for you, diving into the electric rise (and complicated pro careers) of Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel, breaking down the miracles, meltdowns, baseball cameos, viral moments, and the surprising threads that connect them. From “The Promise” to “Money Manziel,” we explore how two of the most polarizing quarterbacks in college football history became cultural icons — for very different reasons. Support the show

    1h 7m

  8. FEB 21

    Episode 6: Possibly the coolest episode we will ever do - WWII MLB heroes

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 6 kicks off a new “Dog Era” series, diving into the World War II generation of MLB players who left the diamond to serve, including legends like Bob Feller, Ted Williams, and Yogi Berra, and the lasting impact their service had on the game. From over 500 big leaguers answering the call to the creation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, we highlight the stories, sacrifices, and true “dogs” of baseball’s toughest era. Support the show

    57 min
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The underdogs, the overlooked moments, the unsung heroes. The Hall siblings share wonderful and wildly underrated sports stories that tickle the minds of stat nerds, casual fans, and even those who only watch for the concession-stand nachos. Matt’s your friendly neighborhood stats guy and Katie’s, well… let’s just say the one of us learning sports in real time. Shop our merchandise: https://the-dogs-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com

Information

  • Creator
    Matt Hall and Katie Hall
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Dogs
  • Show Website
    The Dogs