Attempted Horse Collar Podcast
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsYour two best friends talk sports.
Join Niki & Heather for 30 minutes of sports talk. Tennis, football, basketball, swimming, gymnastics...nothing is off limits! We'll provide our thoughts on everything from penalties the NFL should add (Attempted Horse Collar: a 3-7 yard penalty) to the best dressed sports figure of the week.
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S3E1: Worst Dressed=Visible Panty Lines
September 09, 2019 13:13 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBDid you miss us?! After taking a long hiatus this summer, WE'RE BACK! We catch up on what we've been up to, then we dive right into the US Open. We talk college football and remember Mr. Two Bits. We try to unpack the Antonio Brown drama, and as always, we end with our Best and Worst Dressed.
S2E17: Last Episode of Season 2!
June 10, 2019 12:18 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn our last episode of season 2, we talk French Open. We discuss the NBA Finals and Drake's shenanigans. Heather shares her new obsession with the Women's College World Series. And, we share our excitement about the women's world cup beginning! Don't worry, we'll be back for season 3 when college football starts up again!
S2 E16: After he peed on the tree
May 21, 2019 23:11 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWe're back and Niki had caffeine before we recorded! We talk Preakness, and PGA Championships. Niki reports back on her assignment to watch a NHL game plus fills us in on tennis gossip. We talk NBA playoffs and share that we are not fans of Beyonce's courtside outfit.
S2E15: Mock turtlenecks
April 23, 2019 12:32 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBCongrats to the AHC podcast March Madness winner: Donna! We start off with the controversy brewing on the gym-ternet and share our thoughts. We prove that we know nothing about hockey but predict the Stanley Cup Finals anyway. NBA playoffs are underway, and we predict those finals too. Heather provides her thoughts on the Masters, and Niki updates us on tennis. Have feedback? Find us on twitter: @AHCpod or Instagram: @AHCpod Email us: [email protected]
S2E14: We need more dancing on the court
April 09, 2019 23:08 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBA lot to discuss in this episode! We cover Men's and Women's March Madness. We find out why gymnastics has made Heather so depressed. There's a clay court controversy brewing in the tennis world. Niki and Heather talk Dell MatchPlay; spoiler: Tiger mania is real!
S2E13: March Madness
March 26, 2019 01:08 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBNiki updates us on the tennis world, including a surprising upset at Indian Wells. Simone Biles is back but also announced her retirement. In this installment of sports law and order, Heather explains the NFL's settlement with Colin Kaepernick. We talk MARCH MADNESS and Heather makes Niki play a March Madness game!
S2E12: Orchids Of Asia
March 13, 2019 00:03 - 34 minutes - 32 MBNiki updates us on tennis news, including lots of drama! We talk college basketball and get excited for March Madness. Dell MatchPlay is coming up, so we talk golf and Niki reveals her dream winner prediction. We update you on the latest Antonio Brown saga and decide the Patriot Way isn't the right way. Want to join our March Madness tourney group? Join here: http://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2019/en/group?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID%3D28484...
S2E11: the "iconic" hard rock stadium
February 12, 2019 00:52 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWe take a 5 minute nap at the beginning while we discuss the snooze-fest that was the Super Bowl. Heather describes the Kristaps Porziņģis trade drama and breaks down the NBA All-Star draft rosters, then we predict who will win the All-Star game. We go through drama at Southern Miss, Andy Murray's X-rays, and SO MUCH MORE! Follow us on twitter or IG: @AHCpod
S2E10: I'm imagining you in a gold sequin hat
January 29, 2019 01:41 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBLOTS to discuss in this episode! We recap the Australian Open and look forward to crazy tennis in 2019. We hate on the NFL refs and overtime rules and both pick the Rams to win the Super Bowl. Heather informs us that Duke basketball is dead to her. Plus, a little gymnastics, hockey, and figure skating.
S2E9: I didn't know we were mad at UCF
January 09, 2019 23:38 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBWe're back from our winter break! We catch up on college football, including the coaching drama. We make our Super Bowl predictions, and we rejoice that tennis and gymnastics are back! Update on schedule: Until March Madness, we'll be recording every other week. Have thoughts? We want to hear from you: @AHCpod
S2E8: Oreos
December 05, 2018 18:15 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn our last episode of 2018, we discuss Rivalry weekend & Conference Championship weekend. We comment on Kareem Hunt. We discuss how awesome Steph Curry is and how not awesome the UT basketball team is. We'll be back from our Holiday break with an episode on the New Year's bowl games!
S2E7: Paul Bunyan's Axe
November 19, 2018 19:57 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this extra long pre-Thanksgiving episode, we discuss Kevin Durant and Draymond Green's beef. We talk an NFL rule we'd change. We rejoice in another loss for Will Grier. PLUS, Niki comes up with an excellent "Rivalry Weekend" game. Let us know what you think: Leave us a review on iTunes or follow us on Twitter & IG: @AHCpod
S2E6: The Dutch "distraction"
November 09, 2018 21:35 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week Heather & Niki talk unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in college football. Heather tries to breakdown what's going on with USA Gymnastics. Niki tells us some crazy soccer stories. And, we hear Niki's worst dressed and Heather's best dressed of last week. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @AHCpod
S2E5: The library closes in an hour
October 31, 2018 18:18 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBThis episode may not be suitable for work! Heather begins with an update on what's going on in the world of gymnastics. Spoiler: Simone is still the greatest. Niki tells us about an interesting "tradition" for the Bills v. Patriots game. We cry over the Florida loss and discuss the first College Football Playoff rankings. And, Niki outlines her plan to make MLB more enjoyable for fans.
S2E4: Rainbow leos
October 23, 2018 00:34 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBNiki and Heather apologize for the lack of regular posting schedule and make no promises that it won't happen again! We catch up on college football (spoiler: We're excited Ohio State lost!) and are surprised Florida and Texas are ranked so high. Heather provides the abridged version of the latest USA Gymnastics embarrassment. And, we throw in some UFC and NBA. Follow us on twitter and Facebook: @AHCpod
S2E3: I wouldn't date Tiger Woods
September 27, 2018 22:48 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBWe again apologize for the sound... we're doing some trial and error and figuring out our podcast mic situation. Thanks for bearing with us! In this episode, Heather tells her drunk silent auction story. We discuss NFL happenings, college football news, and throw in a little miscellaneous at the end. Niki shares her best dressed, which includes Heather's best dressed of all time (Mount Union Purple Raiders).
S2 Ep2: "And I look up and Heather's got her shirt pulled up"
September 19, 2018 22:41 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBWe talk college football and who we think can beat Alabama. We enjoy that FSU is terrible this season and provide our expectations for Florida's season. Niki explains why Le'Veon Bell was jet skiing in Miami last weekend. Heather has a ridiculous faux pas during our NFL segment. Niki's best dressed is perhaps the best dressed ever??
S2 Ep1: WE'RE BACK!
September 13, 2018 01:21 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBWe're finalllly back! In this long ass episode, we discuss the first two weeks of college football and tennis, including the Serena drama. Heather explains WTF is going on with USA gymnastics, and as always, we end with our best dressed.
Episode 36: Should we have said thank you for listening?
July 16, 2018 17:52 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIn our final episode of AHC Season 1, we discuss Wimbledon, including who was sitting in Serena's player's box. We talk World Cup and how sad we are that it's over. Niki reveals how it was clear France was meant to win from the beginning. We explain the LeSean McCoy drama and give our opinions. We finish out the episode with our best dressed of the season and PENALTY KICKS! You do not want to miss this episode.
Episode 35: Maybe Frederick's makes performance fishnets
July 09, 2018 18:14 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBWe're back to discuss World Cup action, including Niki's favorite player names. We discuss the fruitbasket turnover that is the women's bracket of Wimbledon. We break down the Jameis Winston suspension in a "Sports Law & Order" segment. Finally, we pat ourselves on the back for being right about where Bron Bron would end up. Follow us on twitter and IG for more AHC content: @AHCpod
Episode 34: Are you a shoe head?
June 25, 2018 20:20 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBThis episode features our first ever guest appearance. One of our co-March Madness contest winners, Pierce, joins us to talk World Cup action. We also discuss our teams' disappointing College World Series performances. Finally, we talk NBA news, the draft, and select our best dressed players of the week. *We apologize for our microphone technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience with us!
Episode 33: 4 names, 2 guys
June 04, 2018 17:59 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss game 1 of the NBA Finals and LeBron's epic press conference walk-out. We speculate on the Bryan Colangelo twitter madness. We also discuss French Open news (*update: Serena was forced to withdraw before her match with Sharapova due to an injury). Niki makes Heather play a super hard game to prepare for the World Cup. Schedule for the World Cup matches is available at https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/ The first match is Russia v. Egypt on June 14 at 11am Easte...
Episode 32: We are taking resumes
May 29, 2018 17:51 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBWe begin our summer "abridged" abbreviated schedule with Episode 32. We talk a little NBA and NHL playoff news and get excited about the French Open. We discuss possible legal challenges and our thoughts on the NFL's new anthem protest rules in our "Sports Law and Order" segment. And, we reveal our best dressed from the past two weeks!
Episode 31: In which we complain about everyone wearing pink on Mother's Day
May 14, 2018 23:21 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBWe start Episode 31 with some quick corrections but don't get used to it! We discuss NBA playoffs, Toronto's coaching change, and Pau's letter. Niki gets us ready for "Clay Season" and the French Open. We talk a little gymnastics and hockey and finish with a discussion on the cost of recruiting Division I athletes to Texas universities.
Episode 30: You have got to stop licking people
May 08, 2018 01:20 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBWe're back from our hiatus! We start with the NFL Draft and share our favorite draft looks. Share your favorites with us on twitter: @AHCPod We discuss the NBA playoffs and PJ Tucker's shoe game. We pick who we'd rather give the ball to for a buzzer beater shot: Michael Jordan or LeBron James. Niki tells the story of the NHL player who licks people. Heather gives us the results of the NCAA gymnastics championships, while Niki shares her excitement about the French Open. Lots to discuss in Ep...
Episode 29 All-American MURDER Book Review
May 01, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBWe discuss James Patterson's book All-American Murder which reviews the life and trial of Aaron Hernandez. We retrace Hernandez's first run-ins with trouble at the University of Florida and subsequent legal troubles which culminated in his conviction of murder.
Episode 28 TB12 Review
April 23, 2018 20:42 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBWe discuss Tom Brady's book The TB12 Method, which Niki read and recounts the "highlights" to you. It's not just about football - it's about all athletes avoiding injury. What started as a hate read may have become something more, but there's definitely some room to question what even is "pliability" and how is Tom Brady categorizing himself as an underdog?
Episode 27: Take your panties off to weigh in
April 16, 2018 01:20 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBIn Episode 27, we (finally) announce the winners of our AHC March Madness Pool. The co-champions will each appear on a future episode of the podcast. We talk NBA playoffs and the WNBA draft. Our sports law and order segment this week looks at Conor McGregor's recent arrest. And, we throw in some soccer to prep for the upcoming World Cup. PLUS, we bring back "Penalty Kicks" this week. You do not want to miss this episode!
Episode 26: No basic b*tch fashion
April 10, 2018 20:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBWe make predictions for NHL, NBA, and college gymnastics champions in Episode 26. Niki gives advice to those attending the NFL draft. We discuss the Masters, and Niki shares her "celebrity sighting" story!
Episode 25: Cómo se dice EBUG?
April 03, 2018 18:58 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBEpisode 25 contains a new segment: "Law & Order" where Niki and Heather breakdown the criminal charges surrounding various athletes or folks associated with sports. This episode we look at the charges against Michael Bennett and William Strampel. Niki gives us the latest scoop on the cricket scandal involving Australia. We also talk the Final Four and tennis.
Episode 24: Dell Match Play 2018 Recap
March 26, 2018 02:36 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBNiki and Heather recap their experience volunteering at the Dell Match Play golf tournament in Episode 24. Spoiler: they are golf fans now. We also discuss Men's and Women's March Madness tournaments, and Heather sums up collegiate gymnastics conference championships.
Episode 23: How do you pronounce Louisville???
March 19, 2018 02:13 - 30 minutes - 31 MBIt's March Madness time! We talk bracket upsets and how we should've known the Retrievers would win. Big thank you to everyone who joined our podcast tourney group...you will receive your koozie soon! We talk a little tennis, and we share our fears about volunteering at the golf tournament this week.
Episode 22: We're in between the wine and the vodka
March 12, 2018 14:47 - 33 minutes - 33.9 MBAfter a week off, we're back! In episode 22, we rejoice in the return of Serena Williams. We discuss our new foray into the world of golf. We take a look at the March Madness tournament bracket and make some observations, and Niki learns where Stephen F. Austin university is located. Listen in and make sure you submit your bracket to ESPN's tournament challenge AHC podcast group!
Episode 21: They have a secret love child
February 26, 2018 17:52 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the ladies figure skating competition, along with some bobsled and skiing. We dive into the Westbrook-Pachulia controversy and give Fergie's national anthem a thumbs down. Most importantly, we announce our March Madness Bracket competition and the associated PRIZES! Don't miss us too much as we take a week off to recover from the Olympics and prepare for March Madness to begin.
Episode 20: The Color Purple
February 19, 2018 16:08 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWe continue our Olympic coverage and commentary in Episode 20. We discuss team figure skating, skeleton helmets, and, of course, end the episode with our best dressed of the week.
Episode 19: Fall fall fall, please don't get hurt, fall
February 12, 2018 22:38 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBTHE OLYMPICS ARE HERE! We discuss the Opening ceremonies, snowboarding, skating, cross country skiing, and luge. Plus, we throw in a little basketball and rejoice over Serena's return to tennis. As always, feel free to share your thoughts on twitter, facebook, or instagram: @AHCpod
Episode 18: THE OLYMPICS ARE STARTING!
February 09, 2018 23:34 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIT'S TIME! The Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics are today, so here is our FINAL winter olympic preview. ENJOY!
Episode 17: They wanted a score, to be clear
February 06, 2018 00:10 - 31 minutes - 30.7 MBWe apologize for not having an episode last week, but we're BACK with our Super Bowl thoughts, as well as a recap of the Australian Open. We also select a winner of the NBA All-Star game and slam dunk contest. Finally, we implore you all to watch an NCAA gymnastics meet.
Don't miss us too much this week
January 29, 2018 15:13 - 34 seconds - 781 KBWe're taking a week off, but we'll be back next week with a Super Bowl recap and the last of our Winter Olympic preview!
Episode 16: That's a porn star name
January 22, 2018 14:41 - 48 minutes - 48.6 MBSo much to discuss this week! Without our Olympic preview, we go into OT again (our apologies!). We start off with college basketball, including Niki's pick for the worst hair but most hilarious name. Niki and Heather pretend to be Bron Bron and Steph and select their All-Star team starters. We discuss the AFC and NFC Championship games, as well as the Australian Open. Finally, we preview curling, freestyle skiing, and cross country skiing, and provide an update on North Korea and Russian Oly...
Episode 15: It looks like a nicer Burger King crown
January 15, 2018 22:07 - 37 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week, we went into OT on the podcast, just like the National Championship game! We share our thoughts on the Alabama-Georgia game. Heather shares her excitement about the start of college gymnastics. Niki previews Olympic bobsleigh, and we both share our thoughts on the U.S. figure skating team selection process.
Episode 14: 3 Lawyers agreeing on something never happens
January 08, 2018 14:36 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBWe're back! In our first episode of 2018, we catch up on college football. We discuss NBA and college basketball news. Niki is excited that she can watch NFL games since fantasy football is over. This episode is our first of Winter Olympic preview episode! Niki explains Alpine Skiing (which begins on February 11: http://www.nbcolympics.com/live-stream-schedule#/02-11-2018) and Heather explains the Biathlon (which begins on February 10: http://www.nbcolympics.com/live-stream-schedule#/02-10...
Scandal Ep 4: Of Miracles and Men
January 04, 2018 23:56 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MBWe review the 30 for 30 "Of Miracles and Men" in our fourth scandal episode. And, we learn some Soviet history in the process! If you've seen this 30 for 30, we'd love to hear your opinion: Twitter: @AHCpod or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHCpod/ If you haven't and would like to watch the documentary in its entirety, it is available for purchase on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnbMna9k5ic
Scandal Ep 3: Tonya & Nancy (Part 2)
December 24, 2017 23:37 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn part 2, we finish telling the story of the 1994 women's Olympic figure skating competition. We bring you up to speed on the other controversies but Tonya & Nancy have been involved in., and we share our thoughts on Tonya's "involvement" in the attack on Nancy. Let us know what you think! Twitter: @AHCpod or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHCpod/
Scandal Ep 3: Tonya & Nancy (Part 1)
December 17, 2017 02:13 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBCan't wait for I, Tonya (https://youtu.be/OXZQ5DfSAAc)?! Neither can we! Join us for part 1 of our Tonya & Nancy scandal episode so that you'll be ready to watch "I, Tonya" and the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Episode 13: That's what simultaneous means
December 11, 2017 14:15 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBOur last regular episode of 2017 is full of fun! We talk the Russia Olympic ban and what that means for hockey. We make college football and super bowl predictions. We try guessing the leading scorer on 5 more NBA teams AND you get a set of penalty kicks to make sure you don't miss us too much. We'll be back to our regular recording schedule January 7, 2018. Until then, look out for a few of our special "Scandal" episodes.
Episode 12: Georgia pulled it out
December 04, 2017 02:58 - 31 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this week's episode, we reintroduce ourselves to new listeners and explain the origins of the podcast title. We discuss the college football playoff bracket and coaching changes. Niki explains the World Cup setup, and we reveal the teams that we'll be cheering for. Find out which team you should be rooting for at https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/world-cup-quiz/ and let us know! We play a new game that requires us to guess the scoring leaders on each NBA teams. And, as always, we give ...
Episode 11: Auburn won the whole time
November 27, 2017 03:07 - 34 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week, we discuss the chaos that may be the college football playoff. You learn that Niki and Heather are responsible for Auburn beating Alabama. We talk college football coaching changes. Niki explains why Tennessee fans don't want Greg Schiano. And, as always, we give you our "best dressed" list.
Episode 10: It was a big crotch grab
November 21, 2017 00:48 - 31 minutes - 31.5 MBWe celebrate making it to double digits in episodes by drawing from our "pile of topics." Topic #1 is Baker Mayfield and his sideline "gesture" to Kansas... You can watch the SNL hockey skit we mention here: https://youtu.be/8Ij4a6x_mPs
Note on Episode 10
November 20, 2017 01:23 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBMessage from Niki on Episode 10. Our apologies, should be available by Tuesday for your morning commute!