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  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 450: Something Out of a Movie

    00:29 – New Year Banter, Weather & Everyday Chaos Chris and Matt open with New Year reflections, extreme cold vs warm climates, dog-walking struggles, golf envy, and a long tangent on sheets, blankets, sleep temperature, and aging comfort needs. 06:48 – Sneaker Talk & Personal Pickups They dive into sneakers: Nike Dunk Low “dress shoe” pack skepticism, Caitlin Clark Kobe 5 re-release, shiny shoes, and Matt’s new Grateful Dead Oregon Ducks pair. Discussion continues with retiring beat-up Jordan 1 Low UNCs, replacing them with Jordan 1 Low Chicagos, lace choices, resale prices, and StockX bidding strategy. 15:02 – College Football Playoff Reaction & Ole Miss High Extended breakdown of Ole Miss’ emotional playoff run, inspired play under Pete Golding, frustration with officiating moments, late-game chaos, portal timing, NIL realities, and why players may still leave despite success. 23:58 – Coaching Paths, Age & Perspective Conversation about Pete Golding’s age, long coaching journeys, Signetti’s decades-long grind, Kirby Smart’s youth, and why experience shapes leadership styles. 30:45 – NFL Week 18 Landscape & League Weirdness They shift to the NFL, noting how Week 18 oddly features both playoff-level games and meaningless matchups, plus discussion on tiebreakers, draft positioning, and late-season motivation. Games Discussed 31:12 – Panthers at Buccaneers NFC South game functioning like a de facto playoff with complex tiebreakers. 35:22 – Seahawks at 49ers High-stakes NFC West matchup tied to seeding and potential byes. 37:06 – Commanders at Eagles Division finale shaped by seeding, rest decisions, and backup QB opportunity. 37:33 – Bears at Lions Late-season pride game with psychological weight despite playoff disappointment. 38:59 – Ravens at Steelers (SNF) Physical rivalry game closing the regular season with playoff intensity.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Episode 449: Chaos Season Never Ends

    00:29 – Intro, Lions–Steelers Chaos & Wild NFL Ending Chris and Matt react to a bizarre Lions–Steelers finish, multiple negated touchdowns, offensive pass interference confusion, DK Metcalf’s sideline incident, and how chaotic endings define late-season football. 01:58 – College Football Weekend & Ole Miss High Matt celebrates Ole Miss’ dominant win, discusses team confidence, physicality, and momentum heading into the next round. 03:28 – Transfer Portal Confusion & Parody News Breakdown of fake transfer rumors surrounding Trinidad Chambliss, parody accounts fooling fans, and broader frustration with misinformation in college football. 04:25 – NIL Reality & Player Movement Thoughtful discussion on why players chase life-changing money, loyalty vs. opportunity, and why fans can’t be angry at modern transfer decisions. 06:29 – Lane Kiffin, LSU Speculation & QB Comparisons Debate over how different quarterbacks would function in Lane Kiffin’s offense, portal options, and why proven systems matter more than hype. 07:49 – Penn State Fallout & Coaching Discourse Conversation about Penn State losing top talent, James Franklin’s polarizing reputation, coaching rankings, and why stability is underrated. 09:00 – NIL Spending & Arch Manning Context Talk about NIL budgets exploding, Arch Manning’s marketability, offensive line needs, and Texas’ long-term outlook. 10:54 – NFL QB Tangent & Dolphins Reality Quick detour into NFL quarterback struggles, Miami’s collapse, and how tough it is to evaluate young QBs in broken systems. 15:45 – Movie Talk: Romeo + Juliet Matt recounts turning off Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet after 10 minutes, anxiety-inducing editing, and re-litigating whether it’s actually romantic. 21:12 – TV, Fame & Parasocial Weirdness Discussion on Percy Jackson’s weekly releases, Stranger Things timing, fans crossing boundaries with child actors, and the strange entitlement culture around fame. 24:46 – TikTok, Algorithms & Micro-Fame Stories about social-media algorithms, accidental viral clips, TikTok traction for Underdog content, and why niche fame is the ideal level. 33:58 – Christmas Movie Debate Ranking holiday movies (Home Alone, Elf, The Santa Clause, The Grinch), arguing what counts as a Christmas movie, and ripping Red One. Games Discussed 11:58 – Ole Miss vs Georgia High-stakes College Football Playoff matchup discussed in terms of odds, offensive firepower, defensive pressure, and postseason implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    Episode 448: Tua, Transfers, and Trouble

    00:29 – Intro, Weather & Snow Game Hopes Chris and Matt open with cold-weather complaints, melting snow, and disappointment over a non-snowy Eagles game despite early-morning snowfall. 01:56 – Week 16 Setup, Sneaker Talk & Market Collapse Chris opens oddsmakers for Week 16 and shifts into sneaker discussion: delayed Nardwuar Dunks, collapsing resale prices, Orange Lobsters, Powerpuff Dunks, and how sneaker culture has cooled alongside tighter consumer spending. 05:28 – Holiday Recording Plans & Gift Talk Discussion of Christmas scheduling, lack of major sneaker drops, Matt’s upcoming Grateful Dead Air Maxes, and Chris’s infamous Big Red Boots surviving a basement flood. 08:30 – World Cup Dreams & Sponsorship Pitch Chris pitches brands on sponsoring a World Cup trip to Philadelphia, traffic concerns, Poland qualification hopes, and joking about Matt playing striker. 11:18 – Soccer Backgrounds & Learning the Game They reflect on late-blooming soccer fandom, Wrexham’s rise, appreciating skill gaps across leagues, and how exposure reshapes expectations. 13:58 – NFL Futures, Injuries & Retirement Odds Deep dive into oddsmakers props: Andy Reid retirement speculation, Travis Kelce’s timeline, Mahomes’ injury impact, and why elite coaches rarely walk away. 19:12 – Retired QB Comeback Absurdity Discussion of comeback odds for Cam Newton, Nick Foles, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck (firmly no), Tom Brady (unlikely), and joke entries like Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms. 24:44 – Tua’s Future & QB Carousel Reality They examine Tua’s benching, personality shifts, concussion concerns, lack of clear starting jobs league-wide, and why Kansas City as a bridge option oddly makes sense. 28:00 – Eagles Drama: Hurts, McKee & A.J. Brown Pushback against Hurts benching talk, Tanner McKee discourse, injury worries, A.J. Brown’s future, chemistry questions, and Buffalo as a theoretical WR1 destination. 33:48 – College Football Playoff Frustrations Ole Miss rankings debate, skepticism of expanded playoffs, Tulane matchup context, and holiday schedule juggling. 37:46 – Diego Pavia Fallout & CFP Structure Criticism of post-Heisman behavior, deleted tweets, a bizarre 16-team playoff plea, and broader concerns about player maturity and optics. 39:28 – NIL, Transfers & Education Concerns Thoughtful discussion on NIL benefits vs. academic harm, multi-school transfers, graduation risk, and proposing limits to protect players long-term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  4. 12/13/2025

    Episode 447: Kyle Pitts on the Bench

    00:30 – Cold Open & Life Admin Chris and Matt joke about house cleaners, laundry, first-world problems, and working around cleaners being in the house. 03:54 – Week 15 Setup & Sneaker Talk Transition into Week 15 football. Chris opens oddsmakers and asks Matt about recent sneaker drops: Jalen Brunson Statue of Liberty Kobes, Sabrina 3s, Nardwuar Dunks, and the strange “Panda monium” Dunk Low. (Main Episode Continues) 07:37 – Rejoin, Fantasy Football Pain & Betting Misses They explain the recording delay, fantasy playoff disasters (Kyle Pitts explosion left on the bench), missed player-prop bets, and late-night exhaustion. 11:30 – Reality TV & Movie Talk Discussion of Traitors Canada, Canadian Bacon, and a deep dive into ranking John Candy movies (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings, Spaceballs). 16:25 – TV & Books Matt reviews Percy Jackson on Disney+, Chris mentions Harry Potter audiobooks, and they touch on Greta Gerwig’s Narnia plans. 18:50 – Lane Kiffin Return & Ole Miss Fallout Conversation about Kiffin’s return, player NIL decisions, Chambliss’ future, LSU money, loyalty vs. stability, and playoff optics. 22:55 – CFP Structure & Notre Dame Decision Debate over automatic bids, Tulane/JMU inclusion, Notre Dame opting out, optics for players, and how playoff expansion may be inevitable. 27:35 – NFL Parity & Weird Standings They note bizarre conference leaders, Panthers division positioning, and overall league inconsistency. NFL Games Discussed 28:50 – Saints at Panthers Divisional matchup shaping late-season standings. 29:15 – Jaguars vs Opponent (13-point favorite) Discussion of Jacksonville’s surprising rise after a risky draft trade. 31:35 – Colts at Seahawks Focus on 44-year-old Philip Rivers’ return and playoff desperation. 34:20 – Raiders at Eagles Philly’s offensive-line issues, Pickett starting, and limp-in playoff vibes. 35:35 – Phillies Offseason Wrap-Up Kyle Schwarber’s return, World Series odds via oddsmakers, and strong interest in Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imae — notably wanting to beat, not join, the Dodgers. 37:20 – Closing Final thoughts, optimism for roster fixes, and sign-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  5. 12/07/2025

    Episode 446: Starting DJ With a Broken Fibula

    00:13 – Intro & Lane Kiffin Departure Fallout Chris and Matt open with the chaos surrounding Lane leaving Ole Miss, Pete Golding taking over, LSU advantages in recruiting, why Alabama may have been in play, leaked team-meeting audio, and player excitement for Golding. 06:56 – Coaching Trees, Loyalty & Transfer Portal Effects They discuss Charlie Weis Jr. staying to coach the playoff game, Joe Judge’s role, stepping-stone programs, and the structural reasons Ole Miss will always compete with SEC giants. 10:26 – Iron Bowl Madness & CFP Bracket Scenarios Breakdown of Auburn’s meltdown, how Ole Miss narrowly missed the SEC Championship, early College Football Playoff matchups, dangerous teams (Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, Texas Tech), and Penn State’s recruiting collapse. 15:45 – Absurd Age-Gap Players & Local HS Football Conversation shifts to the 58-year-old D-lineman at Lycoming, La Salle’s state title run, PW memories, coaching stories, and the difficulty of developing freshman players. 18:23 – Eagles Roster Talk: Slay, Secondary Issues & Offense Debate over Darius Slay vs. Adoree Jackson, defensive struggles, coaching frustration, ugly Eagles performances, and parallels to prior seasons. 20:23 – Chargers Week Discussion Herbert’s hand injury, Monday-night scheduling fatigue, and how dangerous a wounded Chargers squad can be. 23:13 – Injury Stories, Toughness & “Run It Straight” Two insane injury anecdotes, unsafe viral sports, and the dangers of youth football. 32:23 – TV & Movies Segment Thoughts on Task, Slow Horses, Stranger Things, Playdate, The Promotion, Kevin James films, and holiday viewing traditions. 38:56 – Living in Ohio vs. Charlotte & Seasonal Life Nostalgia for Ohio, weather preferences, neighborhood culture, museums, and why seasons matter. 41:01 – Fantasy Football Pain & Cooling Off Gambling Losing streaks, injury-ruined lineups, playoff odds, and stepping away from betting. 42:16 – NFL Viewership & Team Perception Historic Chiefs–Cowboys ratings, divisional races, overreactions to Lamar, and Philly’s inconsistency. 43:47 – “Worst Contract” Debate: Embiid vs. Saquon A detailed, spirited comparison of the two extensions, value, injuries, and fan expectations. 46:45 – Ben Simmons Conversation Surprising Simmons quote about playing in Philly, how limited he is now, but how passing could still help a roster. NFL Games Mentioned 20:23 – Eagles at Chargers Concerns about Herbert’s hand, Chargers’ inconsistencies, and whether Philly can rebound. 52:00 – Seahawks at Falcons Matt’s “bet of the week” discussion: Seattle’s bounce-back potential and Atlanta’s struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  6. 11/23/2025

    Episode 445: The Lane Kiffin Saga

    00:30 – Intro & Lane Kiffin Drama Matt vents about Lane Kiffin rumors, conflicting reports (Florida, LSU), Ole Miss’ ultimatum talk, and his frustration with message-board speculation. 03:30 – Coaching Fits & Ole Miss Future Debate on whether Kiffin stays, why LSU isn’t a good fit, Florida as a possible landing spot, Ole Miss’ rising profile, and how coaching turnover impacts recruiting and stability. 07:30 – Movies & TV Talk Discussion of Playdate, Becky, Kevin James roles, Vince Vaughn in Nonnas, emotional themes, Linda Cardellini’s underrated career, Scrubs revival details, returning cast, med-school season debate, and revisiting Ted Lasso. 19:42 – Sneaker Drops & Christmas Gifts Look at the upcoming Kobe “EM China” and “University Red” releases, how Kobes feel overdone, Caitlin Clark pairs, Christmas gift hiding, sneaker pranks, and shoe-of-the-month surprises. 24:58 – Eagles vs Lions Recap & Offensive Concerns Eagles’ ugly win, windy conditions, A.J. Brown’s frustration, Hurts’ demeanor, passing-game issues, slants disappearing, and media overreactions. 26:54 – Eagles Identity, Defense & Additions Impact of Jalen Phillips, Nolan Smith, and N’Kobe Dean returning; Jordan Davis’ athleticism; needed extensions; roster crunch; and importance of veteran leadership. 36:50 – League Perception & Super Bowl Odds Oddsmakers placing the Rams at the top, Eagles being undervalued, and fans treating an elite team like a struggling one. 40:31 – Coaching Staff Concerns Petulo’s offense being too vanilla, need for a veteran OC, possible fits like Kellen Moore or Bill O’Brien, and lessons from the Doug Pederson era. 43:53 – NFL Week 12 Lines (Timecodes Only) (All timecodes reflect start of each matchup discussion.) 43:53 – Patriots vs Bengals 44:54 – Steelers vs Bears 45:48 – Falcons vs Saints 46:22 – Eagles vs Cowboys 47:22 – Uniform Talk Eagles wearing Kelly Green on the road, Cowboys sticking with white, uniform-ranking discussions, and preference between Kelly, midnight green, and black alternates. 48:59 – Closing Thoughts Eagles-Cowboys importance, hopes for Week 12, and sign-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  7. 11/15/2025

    Episode 444: Scandelous

    00:30 – Intro & Setup Chris and Matt open with banter about ghosts before previewing the week’s slate — NFL Week 11, NBA, NHL, and college football. 01:06 – Sneaker Talk & Auctions They discuss missing out on the Caitlin Clark Kobe release and review resale prices. The hosts explore StockX’s first sneaker auction, covering notable pairs like the Nike Mag “Back to the Future,” Off-White Dunk “Syracuse,” Kobe Barcelonas, and “Chunky Dunky.” 06:38 – Grateful Dead & Stranger Things Collabs Chris mentions waiting for “Stranger Things” shoes to drop in price. Matt jokes about owning Grateful Dead Air Max 90s and the fluctuation of sneaker resale markets. 08:55 – Upcoming Sneaker Drops They note few notable releases left this month. “Chicago Lows” are compared to “Pandas” due to constant restocks. Matt considers asking for them for Christmas. 10:28 – Fraud Story & Jail Hypotheticals The conversation shifts to a man who defrauded Amazon for millions. They debate whether prison time would be worth $51 million (concluding no). 11:44 – TV, Movies & Harry Potter Audiobooks Matt mentions To Catch a Killer with Shailene Woodley and Ben Mendelsohn. This leads to tangents about Ready Player One and Harry Potter audiobooks — including the “Thinking Hat” detail, full-cast performances, and favorite narrators. 18:48 – Driving Habits & Insurance Apps Chris describes State Farm’s “Drive Safe” program and savings features; Matt jokes about his “Dale Earnhardt” driving style. 20:49 – NFL: Jackson Dart & Rookie Discussions They discuss Jackson Dart’s offensive rookie odds (via oddsmakers) and Jameis Winston’s likability. Talk expands to the Browns’ quarterback issues, Dylan Gabriel, and Shadour Sanders. 25:47 – College Football: Ole Miss, Florida & Mississippi State Ole Miss faces Florida (14-point favorites per oddsmakers). The hosts note it could be a trap game and preview next week’s Egg Bowl. 28:35 – MLB: Guardians Betting Scandal They react to Guardians pitchers accused of taking bribes and mock the small payoff amounts involved. 30:29 – Parenting, LegoLand & Safety Lighthearted parenting stories, LegoLand’s child policies, and kidnapping-scare jokes lead into pet anecdotes and winter weather talk. 33:37 – Frozen & Parenting Humor Matt describes watching Frozen repeatedly with his kids and balancing childcare with sanity. 34:57 – NBA All-Star Format & International Dominance Chris outlines the new format (Team USA vs International). They agree the global roster—Luka, Giannis, Jokic, Wemby, SGA—would dominate and call for scrapping All-Star Weekend entirely. 38:15 – NBA Controversies & Injuries They touch on the Clippers’ turmoil, Bradley Beal’s injury, Embiid’s MRI, and Kawhi Leonard’s alleged salary-cap violation, debating appropriate punishments. 44:41 – Sports Scandals & Blue Chips The hosts rank recent controversies (Astros, Patriots, FIFA, SMU) before joking about Blue Chips (1994) with Shaq and Penny Hardaway — noting how its once-illegal plot is now legal under NIL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  8. 11/09/2025

    Episode 443: Do Right For Boban

    • Opening chat 00:30 Chris and Matt compare state-to-state license rules, laugh at bizarre test questions, and talk about feeling old watching 16-year-olds get licenses. • TV/Movies/Pop culture run: Office quotes, HIMYM cast aging, Slow Horses, Harry Potter baking show, Stranger Things cast, sneaker drops 06:00 They bounce through Office references, discuss late-season HIMYM issues, new Slow Horses season, Harry Potter audiobook, Wizards of Baking renewal, Stranger Things returning soon, and failed attempts at buying Stranger Things Dunks. • College football + Citadel tangent 14:50 Quick check of Ole Miss’ opponent confusion leads to a detour into Citadel campus architecture and checkerboard courtyards. • College basketball: history made with Oliver Rupp (7'9" Florida freshman) 17:58 Tallest player in CBB history checks in; they note he’s unusually proportional for his height and didn’t record a stat. • NBA bits: Club Trillion, Boban nearly earning his full pension, Tony Snell situation 19:50 They talk about how close Boban is to qualifying for lifetime health coverage and frustration that teams haven’t given him the final active game he needs. NFL SECTION • Philadelphia Eagles: post-deadline reaction 22:33 They cover the additions of Jalen Phillips, Michael Carter II, and Jair Alexander; cautious optimism about Phillips; skepticism on Alexander’s health; edge-rush concerns; upcoming return of Nolan Smith and Brandon Graham. • Super Bowl odds (via oddsmakers) 24:50 Eagles now 3rd-best odds. Chiefs remain favorites despite a recent loss, which they attribute to Mahomes’ playoff history rather than current form. MLB SECTION • Phillies offseason 33:30 Phillies extend a qualifying offer to Schwarber; unclear future for Bader; possible interest in Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami; Dodgers/Yankees/Mets placed above Philadelphia in early World Series odds. Closing 36:20 Quick note on a youth baseball clip featuring Sánchez vs. Bohm years before the MLB. Episode signs off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
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  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
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