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Cautiously Optimistic Podcast Cautiously Optimistic
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Sports. Los Angeles. Hot Takes. Fast Food Flavor.
Welcome to Cautiously Optimistic, a podcast brought to you by three young men who were born and raised in LA and know they have their own twist on the world of sports with some extra sauce tossed on. Like a lot of sauce.
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CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 100 - ENDGAME
INTRO (0:00 - 10:09)
- boys back in the Silver Lake studio for 100
- enemy of the pod Josh is here!
- Pokemon meat
C.O. MAILBAG (10:10 - 50:29)
- Let's Be Frank
- future of Fast Food Flavor
- Dodgers-Padres
- best hair in sports
- another Nick freestyle
- NFL kickoffs
- Jesse vs. Sasha Vujacic
NBA (50:30 - 1:06:29)
- second round of playoffs
- summer predictions
NFL (1:06:30 - 1:10:49)
- way-too-early Super Bowl picks
LUCKY BOY (1:10:50 - 1:11:59)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
START-BENCH-CUT (1:12:00 - 1:20:19)
- ranch soda, buffalo wing soda, edible crickets
MLB (1:20:20 - 1:32:19)
- Dodgers' Kenley Jansen, Travis d'Arnaud
- Reds release Matt Kemp, hit 3 homers in 3 pitches
- Kansas City baseball culture
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:32:20 - 1:33:49)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
- special promotion for Episode 100
WHAT THE PUCK? (1:33:50 - 1:42:59)
- NHL player or famous Russian?
- Stanley Cup predictions
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:43:00 - 1:53:59)
- Wendy's bringing back Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- Top 5 fast food restaurants
- last meal?
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:54:00)
- Josh's 50 seconds
- closing up shop :(
Released: May 6, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller -
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 99 - PENULTIMATE
INTRO (0:00 - 7:44)
- Happy birthday Jesse!
- Fred McGriff
- Minnesota minute
- Taco Bell party
C.O. MAILBAG (7:45 - 22:49)
- Josh gets roasted
- coolest dad?
- new mascot?
- future plans
NFL (22:50 - 37:39)
- draft recap
- Rosen to Miami
NBA (37:40 - 50:59)
- second round of playoffs
- Vinsanity will be back
LUCKY BOY (51:00 - 52:09)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (52:10 - 1:02:44)
- Dodgers' first month
- Tim Anderson's bold statement
- Vladito + Lil Nas X
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:02:45 - 1:03:44)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:03:45 - 1:06:59)
- McDonald's 2 for $5 Mix & Match
- Sonic Red Bull Slush
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:00)
- Twitter
- SpongeBob
- Bran from GoT
Released: May 3, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller -
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 98 - SWINECHELLA 2019
INTRO (0:00 - 12:29)
- Jesse's Coachella experience
- Sunday Service
NBA (12:30 - 43:44)
- playoffs underway
- "next question"
- Clippers' future
- Luke Walton in hot water
- Magic Johnson tweets
LUCKY BOY (43:45 - 45:29)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (46:30 - 1:02:29)
- Dodgers crush Josh Hader
- Vlad Jr. finally arrives
- Puig's brawl shirt
- Tim Anderson suspended
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:02:30 - 1:03:44)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
WHAT THE PUCK? (1:03:45 - 1:07:14)
- Capitals bounced from playoffs
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:07:15 - 1:15:19)
- Taco Bell Loaded Nacho Taco
- jelly on breakfast sandwiches?
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:15:20)
- WNBA
- Lloyd Pierce
- Torii MacAdams' dad
Released: April 25, 2019
Editor: Sully Engels -
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 97 - CREMA
INTRO (0:00 - 12:39)
- Joe Beimel Episode
- Tiger wins Masters
- Florida man likes 7-Eleven
NBA (12:40 - 35:34)
- Magic steps down
- Lakers' future
- playoffs chatter
LUCKY BOY (35:35 - 36:49)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (36:50 - 47:49)
- Dodgers' early season
- Chris Davis gets a hit
- fantasy squabble
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (47:50 - 48:59)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (49:00 - 53:59)
- Dodger Sausage
- crema pronunciations
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (54:00)
- Nets
- Tiger
- Old Town Road
Released: April 15, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller -
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 96 - GOAT DEBATE
INTRO (0:00 - 8:14)
- Sully's March Madness experience
- opening weekend recap
LUCKY BOY (8:15 - 9:29)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (9:30 - 25:59)
- It's time for Dodger baseball!
- Braun forgets passport
- farewell, Ichiro
NBA GOAT DEBATE (26:00 - 1:18:19)
- who's the greatest player of all time?
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:18:20 - 1:19:19)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:19:20 - 1:27:29)
- Swine tries Steak 'n Shake
- Crown Burgers in SLC
- Dodger Stadium's new offerings
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:27:30)
- Rebels busting brackets
- Nick's sister
- oatmeal raisin cookies
Released: March 26, 2019
Editor: Sully Engels -
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 95 - BRACKETS N RACKETS
INTRO (0:00 - 7:59)
- USC admissions scandal
- Twitter like and retweet count
MARCH MADNESS (8:00 - 37:59)
- bracket code of conduct
- our upsets and Final Four picks
LUCKY BOY (38:00 - 39:29)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NFL (39:30 - 48:39)
- OBJ traded to Browns
- Le'Veon signs with Jets
- more Chiefs trouble
- Adrian Peterson back with Skins
MLB (48:40 - 55:29)
- 3-batter minimum for relievers
- $1 million prize in HR Derby
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (55:30 - 56:29)
- new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack
- available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (56:30 - 1:02:19)
- McDonald's Cheesy Bacon Fries
- Taco Bell vs. Del Taco
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:02:20)
- Landon Collins
- Justin Timberlake
- summer approaching
Released: March 18, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller