Bristle Boyz

Bobby Mac, Loddy, Angry J, the Dahnfather, the Commish
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Talking Connecticut and Southern New England Amateur, Collegiate, and professional sports, and a whole lot more!

  1. 4d ago

    Bristol's Road to Greenville LLSB and More

    Episode Notes — August 11, 2026 Guest: Coach Kevin Kalat, Bristol 12U Little League All-Star Softball In studio: Bobby, Don Father, Crockett, Mac, engineer Kevin Ross. Out: Angry Jay (car and back trouble). Sponsors: Capital Securities — Joe Morello, SVP, "a life well planned" — and Skygazer Brewing. Summary Callett on three years with the Bristol Gators: 10U state and New England titles, an 11U East Regional crown, and a 2026 run to the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, NC — a first for a Bristol 12U girls team. Then: NFC East over/unders, trivia, the red-hot Red Sox, the Dodgers' latest heist, a GOAT bracket, and a new segment — Foul Lines. Chapters 01:12 Guest intro02:00 The three-year run04:40 Year-round ball, burnout, "tough but fair"08:00 Pregame rituals09:45 The regional final comeback13:20 Relief pitching and the ESPN No. 1 catch18:35 The town parade20:25 What's next: 14U22:40 NFC East over/unders29:30 Football trivia32:15 Red Sox red hot37:50 Yanks: long ball or bust43:00 Dodgers add another ace56:00 GOAT bracket1:01:10 Foul Lines1:13:20 Week 1 is stackedSoftball takeaways Entered 10U with 8- and 9-year-olds and missed districts on purpose — the plan was experience.Staff: Adam Whitlock (manager), Mike Bastianz, Anthony LaFerge, Jay Thompson, Pat Tisha. Pitching with Kim Bogan in Watertown.On burnout: "The number one reason why kids quit sports is they're not having fun anymore."Rituals: Dakota Green's drum-roll cheer, Whitlock's roll call, and Callett pinching Green's cheeks every game.Whitlock's superpower is coaching from behind — he predicts the score and gets it right.Lucy's inside-the-park homer flipped the regional final; the winning run slid home an inning later.Best team seen: Kentucky. But Milford, East Lyme, and Fairfield are the real gauntlet.Not top-heavy — Juliana Pavlak grinding eight-pitch at-bats from the bottom of the order.Next: 14U, then Wilkes-Barre for regionals and Washington for the World Series.Over/unders Eagles 10.5 — unanimous over. Cowboys 9.5 — mostly over. Commanders 7.5 — mostly under (Tunsil's tricep). Giants 7.5 — split: Harbaugh optimism vs. Dart and Skattebo durability worries. Trivia answers Most receiving TDs from Heisman winners, active — Mike Evans, 58.Most receiving yards per season, min. 10 seasons — Torry Holt.Highest career PPG in Celtics history — Isaiah Thomas, 24.7.Longest gap between NFC title game trips — Washington, 32 seasons.Active non-QB with most Monday night TDs — 13, AFC, playing Week 1.Baseball Boston went from 14 under to right in the mix on streaks of 15 and 9 — they'll take the walk, hit it to right, steal the bag. It hinges on Crochet. The Yanks are 30-31 since peaking and it's long ball or bust. The Dodgers added Skubal to Yamamoto and Snell. Cardinals CF Nathan Church on facing Misiorowski: guess wrong out of the hand and you have zero chance. NBA Two best teams still in the West, but the East has closed on depth. LeBron to Philly is about the Jordan conversation. The Blazers at +8000 are quietly loaded. GOAT bracket final: Jordan over Bird — after the bracket fell apart on air. Find us on Instagram, X, Spotify, and anywhere there's a podcast.

  2. Jun 11

    The West Is a Problem and So Is Your Phone

    The Bristol Boys — June 10, 2026 Live from the Don Father's House Cast: Mac, Don Father, Angry Jay, Crocker, Studio Engineer Kevin Ross (back from cross-country road trip) Sponsors: Skygazer Brewing Shandies | Capital Securities — Joe Moriello NBA Finals — Knicks vs. Spurs Series tied 2–1 heading into Game 4; crew mostly backing Knicks but expects 6–7 gamesBecky Hammond's old "Brunson too short" quote resurfaces — called a social media dumpster diveNYC street violence after games — strong takes on fan safetyNBA West Landscape OKC — youngest roster, 15 first-rounders in 5 years; concern: will Chet/Jalen Williams want out like mid-2000s OKC?Spurs — young, physical, team-first ("like a fraternity"); Wemby at 25 min/gameWarriors — cooked; one more Steph run seems unlikelyOthers: Rockets, Wolves, Blazers, Lakers, Suns, Clippers, Mavs (Mark Cuban frustration)Giannis Sweepstakes Wants an "iconic franchise" (Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, Bulls rumored); Bucks want picks backBlazers mentioned as top trade partner; Celtics could swap Brown (near-identical contracts)Old-School Bigs in Today's NBA David Robinson ✅ | Ewing (probably) ✅ | Laimbeer ✅ | Oakley ✅ | Duckworth ❌ | Parish ❌ KG on Rodman: "He'd be MORE valuable today — guard 1–5, get 20 rebounds, he studied where the ball came off the rim." Baseball Red Sox: Chaim Bloom called an analytics disaster; young talent, no leader, let go a pitcher now sporting a ~2.00 ERA elsewhereYankees: Tied for division lead but Volpe struggling, catching a black hole, Judge out 6 weeks; Ben Rice a bright spotDodgers: 35–32, not running away with the NL WestTechnology Has Ruined Sports (Mac's Rant) Huddle/film apps: Coaches scout from the couch instead of in person — miss speed, attitude, family interactionsGame Changer app: Baseball moms checking pitch counts live — "What's he at? 79, he's not done" — crew misses the scorebook eraWearables/patches: D1 athletes tracked in real-time; debate: performance vs. prevention?Phones at events: Fans videotaping instead of watching; kids raised on highlights, not nuanceStreaming fragmentation: Games on Amazon, Apple, ABC, MLB app — nobody knows where to find anythingMac's challenge: Put the phone away 3 hours on a weekend. He tried it — got antsy after 90 minutes.Trivia with the Don Father Longest playoff win streak by a non-champion? 2004 Lakers — 11 games (lost to Pistons in Finals)Most DPOY votes without winning (active)? Von Miller — two runner-up finishes, Super Bowl MVP with DenverLast QB to win MVP the year after losing the Super Bowl? Brett Favre (lost to Giants, won MVP next year)Most career sacks in Super Bowl-winning seasons? Charles Haley — 42 sacks across 5 titles. Chris Jones 2nd, Reggie White 3rd.Who Would You Rather — Highlights Judge over Trout ✅ | Pedro over Randy Johnson ✅ | Scherzer over deGrom ✅ | Sicario over Fargo ✅ McHale over Anthony Davis | Robinson over Ewing | Platoon over Saving Private Ryan (3–1) Musial over Griffey (Don Father only) | Wade over Harden (clean sweep) | Meatballs over sausage Munson over Fisk | White Chocolate over Bibby | Elway over Steve Young

  3. May 8

    Load Management & Locked-In Schedules

    Episode Notes The Bristol Boys are back — and this time with a real schedule. At least one episode a month, locked in. Follow along on Instagram, Twitter/X, and wherever else handles get figured out. Brought to you by Skygazer Brewing and Capital Securities, led by SVP Joe Mariello — a life well planned. What We Get Into NFL Draft Recap — The NFC East cleaned up (Giants got the only A from NFL.com, Cowboys an A-, Bears a B+). The crew breaks down the Giants grabbing the consensus #1 player at #5, Dallas landing Tyler Booker, Brock Bowers comparisons for the Jets' tight end pick at 15, and whether Geno Smith is just a placeholder for next year's loaded QB class. Plus: why the Rams reaching at 13 made no sense, the Raiders maybe finally turning a corner, and the Eagles sneaking in to grab a Steelers target. NBA Playoff Quote Trivia — Test yourself: who said "I might be wrong, but I doubt it"? Who answered every question with "both teams played hard"? Quotes from Shaq, Iverson, Artest, Dirk, Jokić, and a Draymond zinger that sets up the next segment. The Draymond vs. Barkley Beef — Draymond took a shot at Chuck's Houston Rockets years. The boys are not having it. A real conversation about role players vs. franchise guys, why Draymond is who he is because of Curry, Klay, and KD, and whether comparing him to Barkley is even a serious question. The Charter Oak Story — Bristol's own leads Portland back to the playoffs in his first year as a starter. 77 games. 34% from three. Leads the league in offensive rebounds. Bristol → UConn → NBA, winning at every level. Celtics Post-Mortem — Tatum's injury, the questionable game-seven inactive list, and whether Brad Stevens makes major moves or rides it out. Derrick White or Pritchard — who stays? LeBron's Legacy — Played well against Houston, but is there anything left to add? Plus a son's hot take that he's a better passer than Magic. The Load Management Debate — A full breakdown. Does it actually prevent injuries? Does it extend careers? What about the fans paying $$$ only to find out the star is sitting? Cal Ripken is rolling over. Don Father working Mother's Day weekend. Lou Gehrig wouldn't recognize the league. Remembering John Sterling — The four iconic home run calls (Mattingly, Tino, Brosius, O'Neill), the "running the bases like they were drunk" moment, and why Dave Simms just isn't the same. A wider lament for the lost art of broadcasting — when announcers knew when to shut up and let the moment breathe. Glenn Sather Bar Story — Big East tournament, NYC, Angry Jay carrying a 15-year-old grudge. You'll have to listen. Aikman vs. Hurts — Jay defends Hurts. The crew does the era-adjusted comparison. It gets heated. Yankees Are Hot — Optimism (the rotation, Ben Rice, Dominguez, Spencer Jones, Lombard on the way) vs. Angry Jay's permanent glass-half-empty take. Volpe drama. Cashman silence. Stanton on the IL again. Trivia Hits Last top-3 pick to lead the NFL in rushing as a rookie (hint: Pony Express)Last receiver tandem with 1,400 yards each in the same season — there have been fourLast coach to win a playoff series after losing Game 1 by 30+Sign-Off Studio engineer Kevin Ross — phenomenal job. Joe Mariello — thanks for stopping by. Crocker, Don Father (low on pomade tonight, 6.9), and the rest of the boys back next month. Best player in the NBA this year? Tatum. Champ? Celtics. Winner of the draft? The whole NFC East. Both teams played hard.

  4. 12/14/2025

    Behind the Plate with MLB Umpire Phil Cuzzi & Championship Culture with Coach Vic Rinaldi

    Date: December 10, 2025 Location: The Don Father Studio, Bristol, CT The Bristol Boys are back in the Don Father Studio following a remote broadcast at the Hall of Fame. On this packed episode, the crew dives deep into baseball history, officiating, and the state of youth sports with two heavyweight guests. Plus, the usual heated debates on NFL fantasy stats and NBA hot takes. ⚾ Special Guest: MLB Umpire Phil Cuzzi The boys welcome veteran MLB Umpire Phil Cuzzi, who recently became the oldest active umpire in Major League history (August 2025). Phil shares incredible stories from over three decades of professional umpiring. The Minor League Grind: Phil opens up about the unglamorous road to the majors—two-man crews, all-night drives, and sleeping in roadside motels.Manager Showdowns: Phil dishes on the managers he’s ejected and respected.The Unfair: Ozzie Guillen.The Legend: Bobby Cox (fair but fiery).The Strategist: Buck Showalter (who explained exactly how he would get ejected).The Lou Piniella Story: A hilarious encounter on a plane immediately after an ejection.Historic Moments: Working the plate for Cole Hamels' no-hitter (without realizing it until the final out), the last All-Star game at the old Yankee Stadium, and the famous Brett Gardner dugout ejection.The Evolution of the Game: Phil gives his candid take on the pitch clock, the "ghost runner," and the robotic strike zone challenge system.🏆 Special Guest: Coach Vic Rinaldi Fresh off a successful run, 3-time State Champion Coach Vic Rinaldi of St. Paul Catholic High School joins the studio to talk local baseball dominance. Building a Dynasty: How the St. Paul program attracts talent not through recruiting, but through a culture of winning and academic success.The Youth Sports Crisis: A serious discussion on the epidemic of arm injuries in young players. Coach Rinaldi and the boys discuss the dangers of year-round showcases, lack of rest, and the "velocity at all costs" mindset.Coaching Philosophy: Moving players around to fit team needs (converting catchers to first basemen/pitchers) and maintaining relationships with umpires.🏈 Gridiron & Hardwood Trivia The Don Father leads the crew through a gauntlet of sports trivia and "Who Would You Rather?" debates. NFL Fantasy Grid: A process of elimination challenge to find the WR with the most career fantasy points (Surprise: It’s not who you think).QB Stat Mystery: Comparing Josh Allen to Patrick Mahomes over their last 50 starts—the numbers might shock you."Say What?" NBA Edition: Guessing famous quotes from Shaq, Kevin Garnett, and Metta World Peace.Hot Takes: The crew debates the OKC Thunder's winning streak and revisits the contentious "Wembanyama is a bust" argument.🙏 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Joe Moriello: Senior VP of Capital Securities – For a life well planned.Skygazer Brewing: Home of the Pink Lemonade Shandy.Greg Hunt: Twister Baseball Clinics.Would you like me to extract a list of all the specific baseball managers mentioned and their specific interactions with Phil for a social media clip description?

  5. 11/23/2025

    Bristol Sport Hall of Fame

    The Bristle Boyz are live from the Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! We’re celebrating the 2025 class of local legends, debating baseball ethics, and testing our Husky knowledge. The Don Father is playing hurt and Angry J is fired up as we interview Bristol’s finest. We kick things off with a heated debate on the Baseball Hall of Fame—do A-Rod and Bonds belong in Cooperstown? Then, we pivot to UConn Men’s Basketball Trivia, testing our knowledge on everything from Shabazz Napier to the current run by Alex Karaban. Guest Lineup & Timestamps: [04:20] Steve "Big Beach" Beecher: The Boys & Girls Club Athletic Coordinator discusses his All-American football career and the "tough love" expectations at the Club.[23:20] Principal Michael Higgins: The Bristol Eastern Principal talks scholar-athletes and drops a prediction for the Thanksgiving Day Bell City Bowl.[33:40] Bryant Lishness (2025 Inductee): A Gladiator Wrestling legend talks about Bristol's reputation as a "wrestling town" and coaching the next generation.[42:30] Brian "Archie" Archibald (2025 Inductee): Archie breaks down how wrestling prepared him for pitching battles and the intense Eastern vs. Central rivalry.[52:50] Andy Freemuth (2025 Inductee): Andy reflects on playing at Trinity College and his experience at the Fenway Park All-Star game.[57:10] Bob Kalat (President, BSHOF): The man behind the scenes discusses his 28 years of service and the pride of preserving Bristol’s sports history.[01:01:20] Coach Bunty Ray: The 2024 Inductee returns! With nearly 70 seasons coached, Bunty gives a masterclass on longevity and character development.Key Topics: The PED Debate: Stats vs. Integrity in Cooperstown.UConn Trivia: Record holders for wins, starts, and blocks.The Rivalry: The deep-seated animosity (and respect) between the Rams and Lancers.Sponsors: Joe Moriello: Senior VP of Capital SecurityTwister Baseball ClinicSkygazer Brewing

  6. 11/21/2025

    4th & 1 Nightmares: The Earl Campbell Bracket

    Date: November 17, 2025 Hosts: Angry J, Mac Daddy, The Don Father, Kevin Ross Studio Engineer: Brian Ferguson Sponsor: Joe Moriello, Capital Securities 🎙️ Intro & Local Beat The boys christen the new studio ("The Home of the Don Father") and preview the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony happening this Friday at the DoubleTree. The Plan: The crew will be live in the foyer interviewing inductees.Class of '25 Mentions: Brian Archibald, Tom Dickow, Andrew Freemuth, and David Hernandez. ⚾ MLB Awards & Hot Stove The MVP Debate: Aaron Judge secures his 3rd MVP. The hosts dismantle the "East Coast Bias" argument from Mariners fans (Cal Raleigh), noting Judge's OPS dominance.Yankees Moves: Discussion on the re-signing of Ryan Yarbrough and rumors surrounding Japanese slugger Murakami. 🏀 NBA: Mavs Meltdown & Wemby Dallas "Dumpster Fire": The hosts roast the Mavericks' front office and the failed chemistry between Luka and Kyrie.The Wemby Question: Is Victor Wembanyama a top-5 talent? Yes. Will he ever stay healthy enough to prove it? The Don Father says "No." 🏈 Feature: Angry J’s Bracket Challenge The Scenario: It is 4th & 1. You are the linebacker in the hole. Which RB (post-1980) do you least want to tackle? The Matchups: Heavy hitters like Marshawn Lynch, Adrian Peterson, and Bo Jackson.The Final: Bo Jackson vs. Earl Campbell.The Champion: Earl Campbell (The Tyler Rose). The consensus: other backs might embarrass you, but Earl would run through you. 🏈 NFL & Coaching Carousel Giants: Heavy criticism for Brian Daboll regarding blown 4th-quarter leads and exposing Daniel Jones to injury.Steelers: Is Mike Tomlin "Captain Average"? The crew debates if 9-8 seasons are enough.Pitt’s Legacy: A nod to the University of Pittsburgh football program (Marino, Dorsett, Donald, Revis) climbing the all-time NFL talent rankings. 🧠 "Say What?" Trivia The crew tries to identify famous football quotes: "Don't worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon." — John Madden"I'm in favor of it." (On his team's execution) — John McKay"Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." — Joe TheismannNext Step: Are you attending the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame induction this Friday? Come find us in the foyer at the DoubleTree to say hello!

  7. 10/19/2025

    Yankee Fans are 'Lame,' But Kemba Walker is King

    he Bristol Boys—Don, Angry Jay, and Mac Daddy—are back for their October 16th, 2025 episode, with studio engineer Kevin "Ross Crocker" and a special in-studio appearance by their chief sponsor, Joe Moriello, SVP of Capital Securities. Sponsors: Capital Securities ("A Life Well Planned")Skygazer BrewingThe episode kicks off with the hosts' World Series picks before diving straight into frustrating "Yankee off-season business." Don, fresh from attending the Yankees' final playoff game, delivers a passionate rant about the "lame" and "embarrassing" stadium atmosphere, criticizing fans for sitting quietly with two strikes. This leads to a larger critique of the Yankee organization under Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman, with the crew frustrated that no changes are expected despite fan outrage. The hosts then run a rapid-fire "In or Out" segment on potential Yankee free agents, emphatically rejecting players like Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jonathan Loáisiga. After a "Say What" segment quizzing the hosts on famous baseball quotes from players like Manny Ramirez and Kevin Millar, the conversation shifts to the NFL mid-season. The crew declares the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts the league's biggest surprise and the Baltimore Ravens the biggest disappointment. They also debate the elite status of Jalen Hurts, with most hosts ranking several other quarterbacks ahead of him. Don Father then takes over for his "Fantasy 101" segment. He provides crucial advice on navigating upcoming trade rumors and a heavy Week 8 bye schedule. Key start/sit advice includes starting Jordan Love and Breece Hall while sitting the Seattle running backs. In a bold move, he advises a listener to start Daniel Jones over Jalen Hurts. The main event of the show is Angry Jay's Bracket Challenge to crown the Best UConn Point Guard of All Time. The hosts debate a 16-player bracket, which ultimately leads to a star-studded Final Four: (1) Kemba Walker vs. (4) Doron Sheffer and (3) Shabazz Napier vs. (2) Khalid El-Amin. After a final debate, Kemba Walker is crowned the winner, defeating Shabazz Napier in the championship. The episode wraps up with the "President's Cup" name association game and a bonus segment on NBA season over/unders, where the hosts give their predictions for the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, and more.

  8. 09/30/2025

    Dorsett's Disrespect & Our First Live Show Announcement

    Bristol Sports Hall of Fame Inductees The hosts run through the list of this year's inductees: Brian Archibald (Baseball Pitcher, Wrestling)Gretchen ChaisonTom Dickau (Umpire)Andrew FreimuthJohn GreenleafDavid Hernandez (Football)Bryant LishnessMLB Playoffs & News Yankees vs. Red Sox: The hosts express nervousness about the Yankees facing Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, calling it a "horrible matchup." All three games of the series will be played at Yankee Stadium.Mets Collapse: The crew discusses the recent collapse of the New York Mets, calling it "priceless." They touch on Pete Alonso opting out of his contract and his future as a potential designated hitter.MVP Debate: A spirited debate takes place regarding the AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, with the hosts arguing that Judge has had a better season despite a "media push" for Raleigh.World Series Predictions: The consensus pick to win the World Series is the Los Angeles Dodgers. New Segment: "Say What?" A trivia segment where the hosts identify the famous baseball personality behind a quote. "I want all the kids to copulate me." - Andre "The Hawk" Dawson"I don't know. I never smoked any Astroturf." - Tug McGraw"The doctors x-rayed my head and found nothing." - Dizzy Dean"They shouldn't throw at me. I'm the father of five or six kids." - Dusty Baker"Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical." - Yogi Berra"In my humble opinion, Ricky Henderson is the greatest leadoff hitter of all time." - Ricky Henderson Fantasy Football & NFL Update Fantasy Disappointments: The hosts lament the poor performance of several players, including Chase Brown, AJ Brown, and Olamide Zaccheaus.Chase Brown is the only player in NFL history to have at least 40 carries in his first three games while averaging less than two yards per carry.Key Injuries: The group discusses significant injuries impacting the league, including those to Joe Burrow, Saquon Barkley, Mike Evans, and George Kittle.NFL News & Notes:The Buffalo Bills are called "overhyped," having played a schedule against teams with only one combined win.A debate is had over whether Russell Wilson is a Hall of Fame quarterback.The hosts are impressed with JJ Watt's performance as a broadcaster.TJ Watt became one of only seven players in NFL history with over 100 sacks and 8 interceptions. The hosts try to name the others (Lawrence Taylor, Richard Dent, Jared Allen, Julius Peppers, Chris Doleman, and Ricky Jackson).

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  • Creator
    Bobby Mac, Loddy, Angry J, the Dahnfather, the Commish
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Bristle Boyz LLC 2023
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