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Break From the Grind

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A Break From Your Weekly Grind

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Its All Coming Out

October 19, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

On this episode of Break From The Grind George and I bring back Fat Guy Food Tips with a Fat Guy Food Review, discuss how his family grew by one and a couple surprises that happen in life.  Come take a break from your daily grind!

The Blitz: It's Not Just For Sunday Anymore

September 20, 2019 11:12 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

If absence makes the heart grow fonder, you must REALLY love Break From the Grind!  George and Jason welcome their friends Dirty Jobs Mike and Rob Rose for a game of "would you rather" and to talk about weird news.  We also discuss our Toys for Tots drive and a man from the 70's.  You can hear Mike and Rob on Sleeperwire podcasts including the Sunday Morning Blitz, where all four of us give start/sit fantasy advice live every Sunday morning.  Listen live Sunday's at 10am on Mixlr.  Come take...

*Third Airing* It Isn't Easy

June 21, 2019 01:29 - 51 minutes - 53.4 MB

This is the seventh anniversary of the death of my brother Shawn.  Last year George and I did an episode that talked about what led to his suicide, things it did to my family and things the state could have done better.  George suggested for the anniversary we do a replay and I was honoured by the suggestion. Please keep in mind any charity we talk about is from last year.  If you would like to make a donation you can visit https://afsp.org/  You can start a campaign, join a campaign, donat...

Party in the HOA

June 10, 2019 11:07 - 2 hours - 121 MB

On this episode, we welcome Neal from Clock Dodgers and Derek Brown from the Quant Edge, Gridiron Experts and co-author of the 2019 Fantasy Football Black Book.  George and I talk Toys for Tots, we mock draft Netflix Series and Derek and Neal do the 20 questions.  Come take a Break from your daily grind.   Come see George and Me at #DraftNightOut www.DraftNightOut.com Follow our Guests on twitter: Derek Brown Neal Follow Us on Twitter George Jason

Extreme Dad Enthusiast

May 08, 2019 16:46 - 2 hours - 186 MB

On this episode, we welcome TheThirdMike occasional co-host of Fantasy Football Breakdown and creator of The Giving League a charity fantasy league that donates money to the victims of domestic violence.  We also have DFF_Madman who is also a frequent host of the Breakdown and is also part of the DFF team as well as Dynasty Trades HQ.  We do an NFL Draft Party food mock draft, ask them 20 shitty questions and George and I break some news on the SportsCon afterparty.  Come take a Break From t...

Almost Better Than the NFL Draft

April 23, 2019 11:21 - 1 hour - 135 MB

On this episode, we welcome two guests.  From the Fantasy Football Roundtable and Dynasty Nerds we welcome Dennis, and from Eat Sleep Fantasy and 49ersHub John Chapman George and I talk cultural phenomenon like two old curmudgeons, we all do a cartoon mock draft, and they stick around for 20 questions from George.  Come take a Break From the Grind.      Follow George and me on twitter: FLDrMilbarge @bftgpod

First Mock of the Seaon

April 16, 2019 11:15 - 1 hour - 134 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind, we welcome Jingling Josh winner of the multiple Toys for Tots charity leagues.  On this episode, we talk about a pending house sale, we have a unique mock draft, and we have 20 questions with Josh.  Also, we close out by discussing where we are with Toys for Tots. Come take a Break From the Grind.   Follow us on Twitter: @FLDrMilbarge @bftgpod

Making An Honest Woman

March 14, 2019 11:12 - 1 hour - 130 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome Fallon winner of the first annual Break From the Gind Dynasty Fantasy league.  She comes on and talks Toys For Tots, Rivers to the Broncos rumours, and answers George's 20 questions.  Come take a Break From Your Daily Grind.     Follow us on Twitter: @FLDrMilbarge @bftgpod @ff_JustAGirl

Green Eggs Ham and Pineapple (Release 2)

January 30, 2019 13:10 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

***Sorry for the double release. Had audio issues with the first one.*** On this episode of Break From the Grind, we welcome CKnight a member from the Fantasy Life App. Chris settles a bet, we try to embarrass him in front of his mom and he simultaneously likes and dislikes several of George's 20 questions.  Come take a Break From your Grind. Follow Chris on Twitter: ckni87 And Follow George and me: BFTGPodcast @FLDrMilbarge @bftgpod   And follow us soon at:   @FF_University

The Donut of Souls

January 25, 2019 12:01 - 1 hour - 124 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome Mike "Dirty Jobs" from Sleeper Wire.  We discuss our up and coming show the Fantasy Football University, talk about our time on Sleeper and George asks him 20 questions.  Come take a Break From Your Grind!   Find Mike at: SleeperWire @DirtyJobs21 Find George and me at: BFTGPodcast @FLDrMilbarge @bftgpod Find us all soon at: @FF_University Want to reach out to us? Email us at [email protected]  

New Year Same Us

January 16, 2019 11:50 - 47 minutes - 70.8 MB

We're Back!  George finally is all moved in and we finally got down to the business of Breaking from Our Grind!  On this episode we talk about shopping for Toys for Tots, a new project George and I have coming up in the Fantasy Football offseason, and try to shake off months of podcast rust.  Come take a "Break from the Grind." Follow George on twitter:  @bftgpod Follow Jason on twitter: @FLDrMilbarge  Email us at [email protected] Visit our Website:  bftgpodcast.com

Not Laughing With You

October 17, 2018 11:54 - 1 hour - 146 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind, we welcome special guest Corey Goodwin.  Corey is a ketogenic diet coach, guitarist for the band Adakain and aspiring fantasy football analyst.  We talk to Corey about keto, his band (van) life and of course we give him our 20 random questions.  Follow Corey @ketocorey and take a listen to his band @adakain and of course, come take a Break From the Grind.

Chef Don't Judge

October 09, 2018 18:18 - 1 hour - 123 MB

On this show, we interview @Culture_Coach (panhandles on the fantasy life app on the show).  We talk with him about how he got into dynasty football, George makes a promise that makes me very happy and we ask Dennis 20 random questions.  Come, take a Break From the Grind.  

Feeding the Birds

August 22, 2018 11:11 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome Bob Harris @footballdiehard.  We talk to Bob about his weight loss, the Fantasy Football Summit and ask him 20 random questions.  Check out Bob on Footballdiehards.com and listen to him on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio and come take a Break From the Grind.  

Break From The Breakdown Live Show 8-17

August 19, 2018 02:23 - 1 hour - 119 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we go live.  This is the first half of the three hour show with Swagzilla (@DFF_SWag) and 2Drink (@FL2drinkMinimum) from The Fantasy Football Breakdown (@FF_Breakdown) as our guests.  We go live, unedited and at times off the rails.  If you want to hear true panic stick around after the outro to hear the msising 7 minutes of audio while we try and fail to get the live audio working on Mixlr.  Come take a Break From the Grind!

Living on The Quant Edge

August 08, 2018 10:54 - 1 hour - 117 MB

On this episode we welcome Eliot Crist (@EliotCrist), Sports Product Manager at @thequantedge.  We talk to Eliot about his new project The Quant Edge that comes online today 8/8, George decides to offend our guest with a poorly worded question and of course we subject Elliot to our 20 random questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind

Envision the Future

August 02, 2018 04:28 - 2 hours - 165 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we interview Dominick the Co-owner/writer @fantasyhotread and writer for #rotoballer.  We talk to Domicick about his journey through depression, diabetes and blindness.  He shares his story and answers 20 random questions.  Do me a favor, follow Domick @EnvisionFF on Twitter.  Come take a Break from the Grind.  

Best of the Worst

July 19, 2018 19:14 - 56 minutes - 80.5 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we take a look back at some of the best moments over the last 73 episodes.  We ask who stands to wipe, joust with a national guest, celebrate an ilness, have a wedding and George shows some man love.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

Lebron: Best Laker in a Decade

July 11, 2018 17:58 - 1 hour - 161 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome our third member Darth Pichi back to the show.  We talk 49ers being functional, all the charity's we are representing and DP gets 20 questions from George. Come take a Break From the Grind.

Segment Derailed (take two)

July 05, 2018 19:07 - 1 hour - 117 MB

*Take two guys, podbean butchered the first attempt and cut the show in half.  This should be the full length show.* On this episode of a Break From the Grind we welcome in Fantasy Football Breakdown's A Third Mike.  Mike comes on and talks to us about the Giving League, which is a charity league that is geared toward helping victims of domestic violence.  George asks his twenty questions and I get Hangry.  Come take a Break From the Grind.   If you want to dontate to The Giving League hit...

The 3rd Member Returns

June 28, 2018 03:46 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Do you have a friend that you don't talk to for months but when you hear from them it is like you talked everyday?  That was this episode of Break From the Grind with Darth Pichi.  We talk about talk trades, top ten ADP and DP has nothing nice to say about the 49ers.  Come take a Break From the Grind

*Second Airing* It Isn't Easy

June 21, 2018 03:10 - 51 minutes - 53.4 MB

This is the sixth anniversary of the death of my brother Shawn.  Last year George and I did an episode that talked about what led to his suicide, things it did to my family and things the state could have done better.  George suggested for the anniversary we do a replay and I was honored by the suggestion. Please keep in mind any charity we talk about is from last year.  If you would like to make a donation  you can visit https://afsp.org/  You can start a campaign, join a campaign, donate ...

Matt Harmon: Behind the Perception

June 13, 2018 11:19 - 1 hour - 145 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we announce that we joined another podcast, we fumble through a live read for @thethirdmike and we have a great guest Matt Harmon.  Matt comes on the show to talk weight loss and depression, how George is a monster, and how he would make a surprising trade.  Come take a Break From your Daily Grind. Want to donate to the Giving League?  DM @thethirdmike Want to hear more from Matt Harmon?  Check out Reception Perception, find him on NFL.com and if y...

Mind the Generational Gap

June 11, 2018 09:40 - 2 hours - 184 MB

On this episode we have Rivs and Luke from Fantasy Snacks on the show.  We talk their new podcast, how much a soul is worth and and introduce a younger generation to Married with Children and Celebrity Death Match.  Come take a Break From the Grind. 

Ohio: The Thailand for Pets

May 30, 2018 09:32 - 1 hour - 148 MB

On this episode we interview Steve from the Sleeperwire.  We talk fantasy football (of course), actual football, how SleeperWire was started, their charity of choice (Rob's fight with lyme disease) and George comes up with random questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind.   Visit Sleeperwire: http://sleeperwire.com/ Check out their charity: http://sleeperwire.com/about/support

Miracle Whip is the Browns of Sandwich Toppings

May 14, 2018 11:05 - 1 hour - 152 MB

I admit, this episode took WAY too long for me to edit and put out.  On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome generallyaware from the Fantasy Life App.  We talk NFL draft (from before the draft), moves the Rams made and of course we took your questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

24: Taking Sobriety One Day at a Time

April 23, 2018 22:11 - 1 hour - 63 MB

This week on Break From the Grind, George talks about the cost of camp, we talk about visiting Boston, and we have a very special guest from Die Hard Pod and Rotgrinders Justin Lonero.  We talk to Justin abot his struggle with alcoholism and his path to sobriety, we invite ourselves over for ice cream and of course we ask him your questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind Follow Justin at: Host: @Diehardspod Manager:@RotoGrinders_FB(@RotoGrinders) Senior Fantasy Football Columnist-Analy...

Preseason is the Underwear of Sports

April 13, 2018 11:36 - 1 hour - 165 MB

On this episode we welcome a guest! Aaron (AirFrk3819) from the fantasy life app.  We talk trips to Home Depot, a bit of football fatigue, we look who downloads the show and talk a bit about Toys for Tots.  Come take a Break From the Grind!

Fully Guaranteed Bracket

March 14, 2018 10:16 - 54 minutes - 85 MB

In this episode we discuss our Toys for Tots drive, NFL free agency, Impractical Jokers and of course our NCAA bracket tournament.  Please donate $10 to:  https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-1121442 and send @geo a message to join our 50/50 bracket.  Half to the winner half to Toys for Tots.  Also, remember if you donate to us then join playline and put as little as $10 into the account and they will donate $20 to our drive. https://www.playline.com/

Hurry Up and Weight

March 06, 2018 12:29 - 49 minutes - 74.9 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we get our first sponsor!  Thank You to the Northern Neck Ultimate Frisbee League, your sponsorship will be happily donated to Toys For Tots!  We talk George's trip to Oklahoma, Bucs being bad at football, discuss our weight loss challenge and enter in a chili cook-off.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

Dealer's Choice

February 25, 2018 17:50 - 1 hour - 152 MB

This episode was a long time coming for two reasons.  First because we finally have our fan/stalker Unfollowable on the show.  Second becase we recorded it a while back and we are just now releasing it.  On this episode we talk to Unfollowable but don't learn much about him, we ask talk football and answer all your questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind.

Caddywampus

January 30, 2018 12:07 - 1 hour - 148 MB

On this episode we welcome Metal Head Chat's TheThirdMike.  We talk fantasy soccer, George and I update you on how fat we are, and we ask him your questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind.

Shitholes Everywhere

January 25, 2018 12:05 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

On this episode George says hole, we discuss the weight loss challange, Fat Guy Food Tip gets a new name, my wife quits and George is excited to go to Oaklahoma.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

Life Makes Us #Bad@Podcasting

January 09, 2018 11:42 - 1 hour - 143 MB

We are back! On this first episode of 2018 we discuss how fat we are and what we plan to do about it, out toys for tots shopping trip, did the Bucs make another mistake and if Brown really is number 2.  We also kicked off our 2nd annual Worst Christmas Gift Ever!!!! Contest.  Come Take a Break From the Grind.

The Final Countdown

December 08, 2017 13:36 - 43 minutes - 63.3 MB

This is the final episode before we shop for toys for tots.  It isn't too late to donate.  On this episode you get a few moments of silence without George, we discuss the perils of getting old, talk about Christmas and start the second annual Worst Christmas Gift Ever contest.  Please take the time to doate to:  https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-978716  Today (12/8) is the last day.  Special thanks to the Fantasy Football Breakdown, Clock Dodgers, the FLA app, Sleeper Wire and Scott Fish...

An Epic DP

December 05, 2017 22:29 - 2 hours - 180 MB

We have a good friend and funny guest Darth Pichi.  We started recording the moment he picked up the phone and it made for some interesting conversation.  We talk sexual herassment, Matt Moore, the 49ers, epic Christmas saves and about a million other random topics.  Come take a Break From the Grind 

Hulk Hand Surprise

November 28, 2017 12:22 - 37 minutes - 55.6 MB

A very short Break From the Grind this week.  First we talk about Toys for Tots and the 2 entries being raffled into the SFB8, then we get into our Fat Guy Food Tip and our sad but true news.  Come take a Break From the Grind https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-978716    

War on Halloween

November 10, 2017 22:50 - 40 minutes - 58.1 MB

On this week's episode of Break From the Grind we discuss all things Toys For Tots, ask for a new logo, talk about possibly selling shirts, have a fat guy food tip and do our sad but true news.  Come take a Break From the Grind!   To enter the logo design contest please email entries to [email protected] Exciting news that came out after we recorded this episode: Sad you didn’t get into #SFB7? Now you have a chance to get an auto entry into #SFB8! @ScottFish24 donated 2 entries into #S...

We Return, Sad But True

October 31, 2017 18:59 - 38 minutes - 56 MB

On this episode of Break From The Grind we of courst talk about the 2nd Annual FLA Toys For Tots drive, give you a delicious fat guy food tip and have the triumphant return of Sad But True News!   Please take some time to donate to or share the 2nd annual toys for tots drive.   https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-978716 Today 10/31 is the last day to enter for the Leveon Bell signed mini helmet.  $10 donation for one entry $50 gets you 6. Please mention your app name and the drawing to...

2nd Annual FLA Toys For Tots Drive

October 17, 2017 22:01 - 51 minutes - 71.6 MB

It is that time of year again. The second annual FLA Toys for Tots Drive!  On this episode of Break From the Grind we have Neal from Clock Dodgers and an interview Gunny Sergeant Mejia from the Palm Beach County Toys for Tots.  If you are able, please donate to this amazing cause.  If you cannot donate, pass our information on to someone who can.   In addition, this year we are going to have a couple raffles.  The first raffle is going to be for a Le’veon  Bell signed mini helmet.  The raff...

The Wives Take Their Turn On The Grind

October 11, 2017 18:41 - 2 hours - 180 MB

Finally our 50th episode!!!.  On this episode we have two VERY special guests.  Hell froze over and our wives graced us with their company.  We get a fat guy food tip and answer your mostly inappropriate questions.  We even make a few worse than needed.  Come take a Break From Your Daily Grind for the 50th time.  

BFTG: After Dark

September 18, 2017 17:30 - 2 hours - 181 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome GG from the Fantasy Life App.  On this episode George gives a hot take on a Fat Guy Food Tip,  we get into the stand vs. sit to wipe, George sucks another guest into his Matt Moore fantasy, we finally give the backstory of FU Cory and of course we take your qustions from the Fantasy Life App.  Come take a Break From the Grind.     JJ Watt Harvey Relief Drive:  https://www.youcaring.com/victimsofhurricaneharvey-915053    

Forward Facing Brand

September 14, 2017 10:50 - 1 hour - 150 MB

On this episode of Break From the Grind we have DetLions and JWard.  On thisi Episode we talk  about FLB at length, George was too lazy for a Fat Guy Food Tip, and of course we ask your questions from the Fantasy Life App.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

Would You Like To Play A Game?

August 24, 2017 12:02 - 1 hour - 150 MB

On this week's episode we have Jigsaw from the fantasy life app on the show. We give a fat guy food tip, George loses his damn mind and of course we ask your questions. Come take a Break From the Grind!

The Biggest Announcement Since podcast Bracelets

August 14, 2017 10:41 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

On this episode of BFTG we welcome 2drinkminimum and Swagzilla and jump right into your questions.  George throws things, we argue who could kill who and we end up hanig a board bet.   Oh and there is a major announcement from Swagzilla and 2drink.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

This Nick Doesn't LARP

July 24, 2017 18:25 - 2 hours - 132 MB

Nick (@SleeperWireNick) with the Sleeperwire podcast joins us to take your questions.  We discuss the viablity of Gary Coleman as a WR, have a Fat Guy Food Tip, and of course answer your questions.  Come take a Break From The Grind. Sleeperwire Pro Am http://www.sleeperwire.com/proam   Help Support Rob:   http://www.sleeperwire.com/about/support  

Yasin and Stacy 3.0

July 11, 2017 22:58 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

On this episode we discuss Fantasy Life 3.0, fight bad phone lines (it gets better quickly I promise),  @yasin and @stacy's deepest secrets, debate chicken nuggets vs. boneless wings and all the other questions from the fantasy life app.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

Take Some Time on the Fourth For Some Number 3.

July 04, 2017 14:25 - 2 hours - 121 MB

This week's guest is @sara from the Fantasy Life app.  On this episode we have a fat guy food tip, talk trophies with Sara.  She takes our creepy questions, an of course creepy questions from you, the listner.  Come Take a Break From the Grind.  

It Isn't Easy

June 30, 2017 11:26 - 51 minutes - 53.4 MB

No guest, no jokes, just a story about the circumstances that lead to my brothers suicide.  Keep a look out for @geo to release the information about the fantasy football bestball league that will benifit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  Come take a Break From the Grind.   https://afsp.org/    

So That is How You Stand to Wipe

June 24, 2017 11:27 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

On this episode George and I welcome on AirFrk3819.  We finally get to ask him about stnding to wipe, we talk Rams move to LA, and of course we talk shit about the Raiders.  All while saving $5.  Come take a Break From the Grind.

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