"Rippin' & Tearin" Podcast

Chris Spafford

Two friends born in the 80's with alot of fun ways to interact with sports lovers through questions, opinions and emotions 

Episodes

  1. MAR 28

    We Rank Our Top Three SNES Games And Debate The Wildest NFL Offseason Deals

    We bounce from brutal would you rather debates to pure nostalgia with our top Super Nintendo picks, then shift into NFL offseason chaos and where we think teams are headed. We wrap with the superhero powers that actually match our lives, the wrestlers who got over that we never liked, and a movie quote challenge to send you out smiling.  • would you rather lose an arm or leg, and why mobility changes everything  • top three Super Nintendo games, from sports classics to Mario staples  • NFL free agency and trade reactions, including fit vs hype for big names  • Packers outlook, Jordan Love expectations, and the receiver room debate  • 49ers Super Bowl window, health concerns, and Brock Purdy belief  • superhero names based on real life strengths, motivation and mentoring  • wrestlers who were wildly popular that we never connected with  • quote of the week movie line, plus what we cover next  What movie is that from? Name the movie, guys. THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    45 min

  2. MAR 15

    EPISODE 9 - We Debate Wrestlers To Road Trip With Then Jump From Free Agency Chaos To Classic Storylines

    We bring on our first guest and let the conversation bounce between childhood nostalgia and right-now debates across wrestling, football, and gaming. We argue picks, trade rumors, and storylines the way lifelong fans actually talk when nobody’s trying to sound polished.  • choosing a wrestler to travel with for a week and what that says about star power  • NFL free agency rumors around Maxx Crosby plus shifting trade value and leverage  • Kyler Murray landing spot talk and why Minnesota feels “set up” for a quarterback  • PlayStation 5 favorites including GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, Astro Bot, Spider Man 2, Tetris and NBA 2K  • gaming futures like shared worlds, always online hubs and crypto rewards  • WWE today versus the 80s including part time stars and what feels stagnant  • favorite wrestling storylines from Bloodline moments to DX, ladder matches and Attitude Era chaos  • what skills we wish we had from piano to Moto X  Callshi, if you're listening, we could use a sponsorship.  THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    51 min

  3. MAR 13

    What Do Our Favorite Games And Athletes Reveal About Us

    We’re back with episode seven and we don’t waste time easing in. One minute we’re locking in our best PlayStation 4 games, the next we’re reliving the exact moments that made them matter: sibling Call of Duty wars, FIFA tournaments that got way too personal, and the kind of controller rage you only laugh about years later. If you’ve ever searched for “best PS4 games” and felt like the lists miss the point, we’re with you, because our picks are about memories as much as mechanics. We get into Uncharted 4, The Last of Us, SmackDown vs Raw, and more, plus why certain genres hit different depending on how you play. Then the tone flips to pro wrestling as we react to WWE Elimination Chamber. We talk honestly about what worked, what fell flat, and why modern WWE storylines can feel confusing when surprises show up without real setup. We also get into injuries, crowd reactions, and what makes wrestling compelling when it’s firing on all cylinders. To finish, we drop two would you rather questions that split us down the middle, then we go full sports debate podcast mode with a greatest NFL player by team draft. From legends like Larry Fitzgerald, Ray Lewis, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Lawrence Taylor, and Jerry Rice to spicy modern takes, you’ll want to argue with us out loud. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves games, wrestling, or football, and leave a review with your PS4 top pick and your all-time NFL choice for your team. THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    45 min

  4. FEB 18

    Two Fans Break Down A Dull Super Bowl, Dream Up All-Time Lineups, And Pick The Best PlayStation 3 Games

    We drag a sleepy Super Bowl into the light, celebrate Sam Darnold’s redemption, and build our ultimate NFL roster while ranking the PS3 games that defined a generation. Contracts, culture, and coaching choices tie it all together with strong takes and sharper laughs. • why a defense-heavy Super Bowl still fell flat • Sam Darnold’s journey from castoff to champion • QB contracts versus roster depth and cap health • offseason rumors and smart free agency targets • PS3 greats: Uncharted 2, GTA IV, Twisted Metal, MGS4, Saints Row • all-time lineup drafts at QB, RB, WR, TE, defense, coach, special teams • Tony Gonzalez vs Antonio Gates and the case for complete TEs • Devin Hester and Dante Hall redefining field position • one 1st-round pick vs three 2nd-rounders for team building • culture, offseason work, and the difference between timing and chemistry Make sure to check us out next week. We are gonna cover PS4 games. We are gonna touch base on a little bit more WWE as well, and we are gonna come up with some more would you rather topics, and we are also talking deeper into draft and offseason stuff THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    50 min

  5. FEB 10

    Make Peace With Purpose, Talk About WWE Royal Rumble, And Rank The Greatest NFL Draft Classes While Planning PS3 Nostalgia Next Week

    A bathroom confession, a hot take on Giannis, and then the countdown that always starts a fight: we rank the greatest NFL draft classes and make the case for 1996 as the true number one. Ray Lewis, Brian Dawkins, Marvin Harrison, Terrell Owens, and Jonathan Ogden anchor a class that still shapes how we see dominance across positions. We also push back on stale lists by championing 2011—JJ Watt, Julio Jones, Von Miller, Richard Sherman—as a modern powerhouse that deserves way more love. From there we pivot to the Royal Rumble, talking about why nostalgia pops can’t replace stakes, and why a Roman Reigns vs CM Punk program can work when real-life heat meets great storytelling. If you’ve heard whispers about the “pipe bomb,” we break down why that moment still echoes through WWE, what’s changed, and what hasn’t. It’s a clean runway into our PS2 time capsule: Madden 2005’s Hit Stick shook the culture, Need for Speed Underground 2 turned nights neon, Gran Turismo 3 rewarded precision, and Ratchet & Clank proved charm never goes out of style. With GTA 6 hype hitting a fever pitch, we trace how open-world games trained us to expect more from every sandbox. We also get personal. Would you choose total freedom without purpose, or total purpose without freedom? That question leads to parenting wins and misses, a practical blueprint for teaching teens credit the right way, and why sports cards are surging again as history repeats. It’s sports talk with memory lanes, wrestling drama with receipts, and gaming nostalgia with a plan for what’s next—exactly the mix that keeps our day ones coming back. If you vibe with honest takes and real stories, hit follow, share with a friend, and tell us your top three draft classes. And drop your PS2 Mount Rushmore while you’re at it—we’re ranking PS3 next week. THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    52 min

  6. FEB 1

    EPISODE 5- Royal Rumble Hype, PS1 Nostalgia, NFL Playoff Talk And How Gushers Made It In The Episode

    We jump from a 90s collect-call hack to a Rams–Seahawks gut punch, then sprint through Royal Rumble buzz, PS1 classics, and the eternal no-ring legends debate. Loyalty, money, and legacy keep surfacing, whether we’re talking Stafford’s window, WWE’s identity, or game design that actually respects fans. • Rams–Seahawks breakdown and Stafford’s future • NFC North hopes, misses and QB carousel • WRs who win quiet and consistent • Royal Rumble picks and WWE 2K26 nostalgia • Kayfabe, burnout and business-first booking • PS1 favorites: Tony Hawk, Metal Gear, GameDay ’98 • Best NFL player without a ring: Moss vs Sanders • Would-you-rather: island foods and icons • Movie quote challenge with merch plans teased Check us out next week, we’re going to be covering top three draft classes, in our opinion, of all time THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    51 min

  7. JAN 23

    EPISODE #4 NFL Playoffs, Top Sega video games, The best rock bands and some wild "Would you rather" questions...

    We ride from playoff heartbreak and QB chaos to the comfort of Sega classics, rock essentials, impossible video game bosses, and the comedy movies that still make us cry laughing. Big swings, hot takes, quick detours, and a few unfiltered would-you-rathers keep it moving. • AFC shockers and the Bo Nix injury timeline • Jared Stidham stakes and QB market ripple effects • NFC picks, Stafford’s case as the best pure passer • Coaching carousel rumors and coordinator fits • Top three Sega Genesis games with deep nostalgia • Five greatest rock bands by impact and replay value • Hardest video game bosses that broke controllers • Would-you-rathers from snake bets to A-gap collisions • Funniest comedy movies and the lines we still quote • Upcoming collab tease and a movie quote challenge We appreciate anybody that commented on the lives… Keep the interactions up… We appreciate you guys THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    57 min

  8. JAN 15

    EPISODE #3 Still deep into NFL playoffs, throwback to the Super Nintendo days and why did commercial just rock back in the day?

    welcome back everyone we are back with episode 3  staying hot in the playoff story we dig into who's hot and who's gone. the SNES was epic what games proved it  why are all the commercials so bad these days and which ones made our childhood  follow us on TikTok- @rippinandtearinpodcast follow us on instagram- @rippinandtearinpodcast THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    27 min

  9. JAN 10

    EPISODE #2 We cover the upcoming NFL playoff picture, MOST underrated running backs, the best NES games in our opinion and what NFL rule would you change?

    On this episode we get into the NFL playoff picture and have our take on who's moving on and why Who remembers the NES console ? What were your favorite games?  What a ***HUGE NBA trade*** we talk about it  and  Which great NFL team never won a Super Bowl?!? tune in to find out .......  THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    38 min

  10. JAN 6

    DEBUT EPISODE #1 What does that mean? ..... tune in and find out If you love sports talk, retro gaming current events and two guys that just love to bring opinions YOU'LL LOVE THIS PODCAST

    Welcome to the show, I mean shit show, LOL. Come join our world full of sports debates, opinions and a whole lot of "Ripping & Tearin" through video game stories, current event chats, and ranking top 10s more times than you probably want to hear   THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE AND THE MORE WE CAN TOUCH BASE AND INTERACT THE BETTER. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AND THE TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO DISCUSS.  ps- dont be a stranger  R&T

    48 min
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Two friends born in the 80's with alot of fun ways to interact with sports lovers through questions, opinions and emotions 

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  • Creator
    Chris Spafford
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
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