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Fighting inflation, 1/6 hearings, Gun control deal, NBA Finals, 'Obi-Wan', Jack Del Rio comments

Wrigley Field, Cashless transactions, random thoughts on baseball, golf, NBA Finals, 'Ozark' and 'Bling Empire'

Topics this week: -Eric's weekend at a bachelor party in Chicago. -Places that don't take cash. -Random discussion about the 1980's New York Mets. -Little bit more on gun control. -The Saudi golf league could be a game changer. -NBA Finals first two games. -Why we feel disappointed with 'Ozark' -'Bline Empire' on Netflix, another reality show Brian will never watch.

Texas school shooting police response, Is gun control the answer?, MLB manager won't stand for national anthem, NBA Finals preview, 'Obi-Wan' debuts, 'Better Call Saul'

Biden says US will defend Taiwan, Buffalo shooting, NBA Playoffs, Saban and NIL, Saudi golf tour, Dr. Strange

Topics this week: -Did Biden really mean the US will defend Taiwan if it's attacked? and is a confrontation with China inevetable? -Is there anything that can be done to stop racist mass shootings like we saw in Buffalo? -Thoughts on the NBA playoffs, and the leagues' relationship with China? -The PGA Tour vs a new golf league backed by the Saudi government. -Nick Saban vs Jimbo Fisher, and does the NIL market in college football need regulated? -Brian reviews the new "Dr. Strang...

Student Loan Forgiveness, Government disinformation office, NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft, 'Better Call Saul,' 'Winning Time,' 'Moon Knight,' 'Selling Sunset'

Topics this week: -Should student loans be forgivin? -What to make of the new disinformation office. -NFL Draft: did the Steelers get their future QB? -NBA Playoff second round predictions. Plus: Is Giannis underrated. -Thoughts on the latest episodes of 'Winning Time' 'Better Call Saul' and 'Moon Knight'

Musk makes it happen, Johnny Depp testimony, Disney vs DeSantis, Netflix and streaming's future, 'Better Call Saul' NBA Playoffs

Topics this week: -Elon Musk buys Twitter. -Disney vs Ron DeSantis, and how big business should handle controversial political issues. -Kevin McCarthy and the cowards in the Republican party. -Johnny Depp's strange testimony. -Nets flame out in NBA Playoffs. -'Better Call Saul' review

Airplane mask rule thrown out, Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter, Texas Gov sends migrants to DC, NBA Playoffs, USFL.

Topics this week: -Judge throws out CDC air travel mask mandate. -Is Elon Musk buying Twitter a good idea? -Texas governor sending Migrants to DC in buses. Is that the right way to make his point? -NBA Playoff overview, including a heated debate about Kevin Durant's legacy. -The debut of the USFL  

Dwayne Haskins death, NBA Playoff preview, thoughts on 'Moon Knight' 'Winning Time' 'The Ultimatum' and visiting the Grand Canyon

Topics this week: -The Adam Schefter tweet regarding Dwayne Haskins death. -Why the Masters was so boring this year/future of golf. -NBA playoff preview. -Thoughts on latest episodes of 'Moon Knight' 'Winning Time' and 'The Ultimatum' -'The Walking Dead' and the worst shows we've seen every episode of. -Why Eric LOVES the Grand Canyon.

Elon Musk buys big stake in Twitter, Title 42 and the border, House votes to legalize weed, Lakers set to miss playoffs, Review of 'Moon Knight'

Topics this week: -How Elon Musk might try to make twitter better. -President Biden announces he will end title 42, which will likely lead to major problems at the southern border. -House votes to legalize marijuana. -Eric goes to 'Bridgerton' costume event with his wife, is a good husband. -Review of 'Moon Knight' -Brian continues his rewatch of 'The Sopranos'

Will Smith's slap, Biden says Putin can't stay in power, Cardinals sign Albert Pujols, 'Winning Time' episode 4.

Topics this week; -All the angels on Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock. -Other Oscar moments of note. -Biden makes a gaffe, says Putin can't stay in power. -Judge says Trump was active in a coup. -NCAA Tourney excitement level. -Cardinals sign Albert Pujols. -Review of episode 4 of 'Winning Time'

Transgender swimmer wins title, Deshaun Watson trade, Supreme Court hearings, reviews of 'Power of the Dog' 'Mink' and Oliver Stone's JFK documentary.

Topics this week: -Why hearings for Supreme Court nominees are so dumb. -A debate about the US invasion of Iraq vs Russia invasion of Ukraine. -Trans athlete Lia Thomas steals a NCAA title. -Is the Deshaun Watson trade gross? -Matt Ryan goes to Colts -A top QB prospect has small hands -Tons of reviews: Episode 3 of 'Winning time' 'The Power of the Dog' 'Mink' 'The Tinder Swindler' and 'JFK Revisited.'

Talking financial matters with Matt Trogdon, NFL QB moves, MLB lockout ends, Kim K says people need to work harder, review of 'Winning Time'

Topics this week: -Changing the clocks is stupid -Financial planner and friend of the show Matt Trogdon joins us to discuss: Inflation, soon to be rising interest rates, the stock market and crypto currency among other topics. -Brady is back, and all the other NFL QB news. -MLB is back, plus Eric's proposal to change the schedule. -Kim Kardashian saying people need to work harder. -Review of the new HBO show on the 1980's Lakers 'Winning Time'

Senator says Putin should be killed, American oil production and gas prices, Politics as team sport, MLB rule changes, Steelers interest in Aaron Rodgers, review of 'The Batman' and 'West Side Story'

Topics this week: -Was it a good idea for Lindsey Graham to say Putin should be killed? -Why did Putin miscalculate so badly? -Brian is so wealthy gas prices don't bother him. -MLB cancels game/new rules including pitch clock. -Brian loves 'The Batman' -Eric reviews 'West Side Story,' which turns into a discussion about musicals.

Ukranian people inspire the world, Florida 'don't say gay' bill, Texas gov thinks trans kids' parents are abusers, MLB lockout, Derek Jeter and the Marlins, 'Encanto review'

Topics this week: -Thoughts on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the response of the US.  -Is the DC trucker convoy going to be a big problem? -Florida lawmakers don't want teachers to talk about being gay. -Texas governor wants to investigate trans kids' parents for child abuse. -Who's most to blame for MLB lockout? -Brian goes deep on Derek Jeter leaving the Marlins. -Eric reviews 'Encanto,' which Brian has never heard of. -Brian has hundreds of DVD's but no DVD player.  

Putin starting trouble, Olympic ratings tank, Penn trans swimmer, Juwan Howard slaps coach, SF school board recall, reviews of 'Peacemaker' and 'Love is Blind'

Topics this week: -President's Day makes us list best and worst President's -What does Putin want in Ukraine? -Why are Olympic ratings down so much? -Controversy involving Trans Penn swimmer -Juwan Howard slaps another coach. -Steelers hire Brian Flores -Review of 'Peacemaker' and season 2 of 'Love is Blind' -Lessons of San Francisco School Board recall election.

Russia and Ukraine, Canada trucker protest, Super Bowl reaction, James Harden trade, 'Book of Boba Fett' finale

Topics this week: -Should we care if Russia invades Ukraine? -Why the reaction to the Canada trucker protest is so hypocritical. -Thoughts on the Rams Super Bowl win, the halftime show, and the commercials. -Reaction to the James Harden trade. -Breakdown with spoilers of the 'Book of Boba Fett' Finale.

Joe Rogan situation and cancel culture, Brian Flores says NFL is racist, China and the Olympics, Big comeback for 'The Book of Boba Fett'

Topics this week: -Joe Rogan Spotify controversy week 2 -Whoopi Goldberg suspended from 'The View' -Lack of tolerance for opposing points of view -Brian Flores lawsuit and racism in the NFL -Does China's awful human rights record make us care less about Olympics? -The amazing turnaround of 'The Book of Boba Fett'

Spotify/Joe Rogan controversy, Supreme Court seat, Trump says more crazy shit, Tom Brady and Big Ben retire, Baseball HOF, reviews of 'Ozark' and new Aziz comedy special

Topics this week: -The controversy over Joe Rogan's podcast. -Is it a good thing Biden says he will nominate a black woman to the open Supreme Court seat? -Donald Trump talking about pardoning 1/6 criminals and saying Pence could and should have overturned election results. -Did Tom Brady retire? -AFC/NFC title games -The legacy of Big Ben -Brian is VERY mad about the Baseball HOF voting. -Eric loves 'Station 11' -Reviews of 'Ozark' and the new Aziz comedy special on Netflix

Joe Biden's first year, Texas synagogue hostages, no more sexy M&M's, NFL playoffs and OT rule, reviews of 'Pig' and 'Peacemaker'

Topics this week: -What Joe Biden got wrong in year one and how the Democrats are blowing it. -Thoughts on the hostage situation at a Texas synagogue. -No more sexy M&M mascots. -Amazing NFL playoff weekend and thoughts on the overtime rules. -Reviews of the Nic Cage movie 'Pig' and the new HBO show 'Peacemaker'

New normal with Covid, 1/6 anniversary, Antonio Brown saga, NFL rankings, 'Book of Boba Fett' and 'Station eleven' reviews

Topics this week include: -Adjusting to the reality of life with Covid. -Thoughts on the one year anniversary of the Capitol riot. -What happened with Antonio Brown. -NFL top 5...who are the true contenders? -Review of the new Disney+ show 'The Book of Boba Fett'. -Review of the HBO show 'Station Eleven.'

Covid finally got us, controversy over "let's go Brandon," our top shows of 2021, reviews of "Hawkeye" and the new Matrix movie, NFL top 5 teams

Topics this week: -Omicron strikes close to home -CDC changes quarantine guidelines -Someone says "Let's go Brandon" to Biden. -thoughts on "Hawkeye" and "Matrix Resurrections" -Our top TV shows of 2021

Joe Manchin sinks Biden agenda, Gavin Newsome takes on Texas abortion law, Omicron is here, "Spiderman-Man No Way Home" review, Top 3 Christmas movies, NFL top 5

Topics this week include: -Joe Manchin announces he won't vote for Biden's Build Back Better plan -Omicron is spreading, what should we do? -California governor Gavin Newsome takes on Texas abortion law, and why Eric thinks he is a long shot Dem Presidential candidate for 2024. -Brian reviews the new Spider-man movie. -We each reveal our top three Christmas movies. -NFL top 5 teams -Can the Steelers really make the playoffs?

Inflation, Succession season finale, another Chiefs-Bucs Super Bowl?

Topics this week include: -Inflation is hurting everyone, except Brian and his super rich friends. -LOTS of spoilers and a breakdown of the Succession season finale. -Are we headed for another Bucs-Chiefs Super Bowl.

Parents of Michigan school shooter charged, Bob Dole, A Holy Shit episode of Succession, NFL top 5, MLB HOF

Topics this week: -Was it right to charge the parents of the Michigan school shooter? -The legacy of Bob Dole and how much are politics has changed. -Succession S3E8 an all-time classic. Is Kendall dead? -Retro review of "The Newsroom." -Review of "A Boy Called Christmas." -NFL top 5 -Brian rants on players from the 1950's and the MLB Hall of Fame.

Omicron, reaction to Rittenhouse and Arbury cases, NFL top 5, Hawkeye, Sucession S3E7

Topics this week: Reaction to the Omicron variant and where we are headed with Covid. Verdicts in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery.  NFL top 5 teams Reviews this week: Hawkeye Hacks Selling Sunset Sucession S3 E6&7

Rittenhouse trial, NFL top 5, St. Louis vs Rams lawsuit, Succession episode review, "Shang-Chi," "Four hours at the Capitol

Topics this week:  The Kyle Rittenhouse trial and our divided country. NFL parity. St. Louis lawsuit against the NFL and the Rams. Lots of reviews: S3E5 of "Succession" "Shang-Chi" "Four Hours at the Capitol"

Infrastructure Bill passes, Aaron Rodgers, Big Bird and vaccine mandates, we finally finished "Squid Game," weekly Succession episode review, NFL top 5

Topics this week include: The bipartisan infrastructure bill passes. Can Biden having his agenda passed save the Dem's from losing the House and Senate next year? Thoughts on Aaron Rodgers lying about not being vaxxed,...plus what about the mandates and the vaccine for kids. Republican Congressman puts out weird anime video that shows a character with AOC's face being killed.  Deep dive into the Netflix show "Squid Game" now that we finally finished it? Why does its themes seem so po...

Virginia Gov race, Climate summit, Texas abortion law, Pilot says "Let's Go Brandon," World Series, NFL, Succession, Dune

Topics this week include: Southwest pilot says Let's Go Brandon! Big deal or no? A new survey suggests lots of people believe crazy things. Thoughts on VA Gov race. Biden falls asleep at Climate Summit. Supreme Court hears Texas abortion law. why we aren't watching World Series. NFL top 5 teams Succession episode review Brian finally watches "Dune" and "Squid Game"

Democrats Social spending bill, reviews of "Dune" and "Succession S3 E2," favorite Halloween movies and candy, NFL top 5 teams

Topics this week: As Pres. Biden's big social spending bill gets closer to reality, is it a good idea to raise taxes to pay for things like daycare? Eric's review of "Dune" Deep dive on the latest episode of Succession why Brian hates scary movies. Halloween candy NFL top 5 teams.

Media coverage of Colin Powell's death, Dave Chappelle protest, Kyrie Irving and Wash St coach won't get vaxxed, Thoughts on "Succession" and "Squid Game"

Topics this week: The legacy of Colin Powell and how the media treated his death. Netflix employees protesting Dave Chappelle special. Kyrie Irving and the Washington State football coach out after refusing Covid Vaccine. NBA Finals predictions. Thoughts on the season three opener of "Succession." Brian has never heard of the show "Squid Game."

Jon Gruden resigns, thoughts on Dave Chappelle special, NFL top 5 teams, "Free Guy" review, deep dive on "The Many Saints of Newark"

This week we have takes on Jon Gruden leaving his job, Dave Chappelle's very controversial Netflix special, the best teams in the  NFL and the HBO movie "The Many Saints of Newark."

Is Facebook bad for society and if so how can it be fixed? Biden agenda faces troubles, NFL power rankings, Urban Meyer apologizes, The Many Saints of Newark review.

In this episode Brian shares his sadness about the Facebook outage, and we discuss the controversies surrounding the company, and what possible solutions are out there. We also offer some thoughts on Biden's domestic agenda, give our NFL power rankings after week 4, and Brian has a review of the Soprano's movie "The Many Saints of Newark."

Thoughts on the border crises, NFL week 3 recap: Is Big Ben done?

In this episode we discuss the situation with the Haitian refugees at the southern border last week, and our thoughts on immigration in general. Also, our NFL recap, including the possible end of the Big Ben era in Pittsburgh.

Nicki Minaj and Covid craziness, Raising the debt ceiling, why more people won't support programs that help them, NFL week 2 recap, Emmy Awards and "non-anglos"

In this episode we discuss:   Nicki Minag's cousins' friends' balls and how crazy and inaccurate theories about the vaccine poison the discussion on Covid. Why the debt ceiling fight is important, and why some people oppose things like Biden's spending bill even though it will directly help them. NFL week two, including what teams are for real and weather the Texans should start Deshaun Watson this week. An article in Variety knocking the Emmy's for not having a "non-anglo" winner in...

9/11 Anniversary, Vaccine mandate, Texas abortion law, NFL week 1, paying homage to Nicolas Cage

In this episode we share reflections on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We also give our thoughts on the Biden vaccine mandate and the Texas Abortion law, recap the first Sunday of the NFL season, review the Hulu movie "Vacation Friends," and in a weird twist, pay homage to the great Nicolas Cage.

Our top 10 TV shows of all-time, the end of the war in Afghanistan.

In this episode we give our thoughts on the end of the war in Afghanistan and how we can have a better foreign policy in the future. Most of the show is dedicated to our lists of the top 10 TV shows of all-time. we agreed on some and fought over some, and Brian actually only had nine even though it's a top 10 list.

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine. Is it time for mandates? Afghanistan failures and what to do if we can't get everyone out by 8/31, Nine Perfect Strangers review.

In this episode we discuss the need for vaccine mandates now that the Pfizer shot is FDA approved. In Afghanistan the Biden team has mishandled the PR as badly as the exit, and what do we do if we haven't gotten everyone out by the Taliban's 8/31 deadline. In our entertainment segment, Eric reviews the new Hulu show "Nine Perfect Strangers" and Brian rates the two year old movie "The Irishman." We also get sidetracked with a debate about what shows should be considered in the discussion of t...

Thoughts on the debacle in Afghanistan.

In this episode we offer our thoughts on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and what lessons we take away from 20 years of war there. Also we have movie reviews! Brian tells us about F9 and the Malice at the Palace documentary on Netflix, and Eric talks about Sideways, which came out 17 years ago.

Anti-Vaxxers are the worst, Andrew Cuomo won't resign, racial slur at Rockies game that wasn't, Olympics, Nick Cannon won't stop having babies, Suicide Squad review.

Brian has really had it with anti-vaxxers. We talk about what we can do to reach the holdouts and end the pandemic. Thoughts on Andrew Cuomo and the death of shame. Takeaways from the Olympics. We also discuss Nick Cannon's ridiculous justification for having seven kids with four different women, and offer a review of Suicide Squad and Bo Burnham's Inside special.

Covid insanity continues, NBA free agency and MLB trade deadline, Simone Biles back at Olympics, Love is Blind reunion review.

In this episode we talk about the crazy Covid arguments people on both sides make. We also take a look back at the MLB trade deadline and give our take on first day of NBA free agency and how Russell Westbrook will fit with the Lakers. On the eve of her return, we share some thoughts on the strange reaction to Simone Biles sitting out events at the Olympics, and we talk about the ridiculous (but also enjoyable) Netflix reality show Love Is Blind.

Thoughts on the decline of the Republican party, Olympics begin, Indians change name, Brian has never heard of tThe Handmaid's Tale!

In this episode Eric tells us why the events of this week made him think about the rapid decline of the Republican Party and we offer theories on why it happened. Also why did Republicans finally come out strongly for the vaccine this week? We aren't too excited about the Olympics yet, but talked about the men's basketball team's loss, and the uniforms for female teams at the games. We also gave our thoughts on the Cleveland baseball team name change and Texas and OU heading to the SEC. Fina...

Covid restrictions should be in the past, thoughts on Loki finale, why are we just not into sports as much?

In this episode we share our thoughts on the new Covid related mask mandate in LA and talk about why restrictions don't make sense with the vaccines available to everybody. We also give our review of the Loki finale and why the series as a whole left us a little unsatisfied. And finally a discussion of the NBA Finals turned into a talk about why we don't care about sports as much as we used to.

Texas Dems walk out, billionaire space race, Ohtani as the face of baseball, Loki ep 5, Black Widow review

In this episode we discuss the decision by Dem state lawmakers in Texas to fly away like babies because they can't get their way. We also argue that the billionaire space race between Branson, Bezos and Musk is a good thing for society. We give our take on Stephen A. Smith's controversial comments about Shohei Ohtani being the face of baseball, and give our recap of Loki episode 5. Brian also has a review of the new MCU movie, Black Widow. Enjoy!

America hating on the 4th, Bill Cosby freed, Loki ep 4 recap, Racial controversy at ESPN

In this episode we discuss anti-American comments by Cori Bush and others over the July 4th weekend. We also react to the release of Bill Cosby and how MLB should handle the assault allegations against Trevor Bauer. In our weekly Loki recap, we dive into an explosive episode 4, and we conclude with thoughts on the drama at ESPN between Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor.

Election reform, Chauvin sentenced, Brittany testifies, Loki review, NBA Playoffs

In this episode we discuss the sentencing of 1/6 rioters and what reforms would actually be effective and possible to prevent it from happening again. Also Derrick Chauvin sentencing, thoughts of the testimony this week of Brittany Spears as she tries to end her conservatorship, and our weekly deep dive into Loki. We end with thoughts on the legacy of Chris Paul and the length of NBA Playoff games.

Juneteenth and Critical Race Theory, Covid vaccine divide, NBA Playoffs, Loki ep 2 deep dive

In this episode two white guys talk about Juneteenth and Critical Race Theory as best we can. We also discuss the Covid protocols in the NFL, MLB banning sticky stuff on baseballs, the NBA Playoffs and do our weekly nerdy review of Loki. Enjoy!

Report shows super rich don't pay much in taxes, Jeffrey Toobin back at CNN, review of Loki episode 1

In this episode we discuss the ProPublica report showing how the super rich avoid paying taxes and what can be done about it. Also, Eric defends CNN's decision to bring back Jeffrey Toobin after his ummmm... embarrassing Zoom display. And we do a deep nerdy dive into the first episode of Disney's new MCU show Loki.

Trump Facebook ban, Joe Manchin and the future of democracy, golfer DQ'd with Covid, NBA Playoffs

In this episode we tackle the ramifications of Facebook's two year twitter ban on Donald Trump, talk about the hate directed at Senator Joe Manchin for opposing the Dem's voting rights bill, and how we can actually make democracy better. We also discuss golfer Jon Rahm's disqualification for having Covid, and give our weekly NBA playoff recap with updated predictions.

Covid lab leak theory not crazy anymore, Military spots UFO's, tennis pro won't talk to media

In this week's episode we discuss the way the media has handled the investigation into the origins of Covid 19, the upcoming release of an intelligence report regarding UFO sightings by the military, and the refusal of tennis star Naomi Osaka to speak to the media.

Media silence on anti-semitic attacks, Chicago mayor not doing interviews with white reporters, Phil wins PGA Champ, NBA Playoffs recap

In this jam packed episode we discuss the relative silence from the media on the wave of anti-semitic attacks across the US. The mayor of Chicago will only do interviews with reporters of color. This is bad and racist. The Republican party opposes a January 6 commission, because of course they do. And Phil Mickelson wins a major at 50! We also recap the first week of the NBA Playoffs.