View from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar Brothers
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2.5K ratingsIn a fresh iteration of a classic formula, comedians Jason and Randy Sklar share their unique comedic takes on an assortment of sporting issues and chat with an amazing array of guests.
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Special Episode: Brody Stevens
March 01, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week we're honoring the memory of our late friend Brody Stevens by republishing his episode from last September. We talk: Brody's experience playing baseball, gay players in professional sports, Brody coaching first base for the Cubs, the state of the MLB, and more! In Quick Hits: an NCAA football endzone gaffe, a Stanley Cup kegstand ban, and a most unusual chicken tender dipping sauce. After the interview and Quick Hits, we're sharing Brody's set from The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumai...
Brian Moses & Pat Barker
February 22, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBAt the top of the show, Jason and Randy discuss the Colin Kaepernick settlement. The guys talk about Roast Battle, almost roasting Pete Rose, a possibly true Big Papi story, the NBA, and more! In Quick Hits: a sporting goods store closes after protesting Nike, Floyd Mayweather goes off on racist shoes, and a 17-stroke hole. To wrap it up, a voicemail from Kris Kristofferson! In a Stitcher Premium exclusive extended interview, the guys do a deeper dive into Roast Battle, and what makes it ...
John Henson
February 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBRandy and Jason discuss Kareem Hunt getting picked up by the Browns. Then John Henson joins the show for a deep dive into the Knicks and the NBA landscape! In Quick Hits: J.R. Smith has to pay for a fan's cell phone he tossed, a controversial Russian Reebok ad, and a man sues Blake Griffin over his dog. To wrap up the show, a conversation with Ozzie Guillen.
David Kohan
February 08, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAt the top of the show, Randy and Jason recap the Super Bowl. Then David Kohan joins the show to discuss: how the three of them met, David growing up a Lakers fan and the moment he switched allegiances to the Clippers, the Rams growing on the Sklars, going to Cardinals football games back in the day, an NBA deep dive, and more! In Quick Hits: a secretly 25-year-old high school basketball player, and a disorderly conduct case involving Brian Leetch. In a Stitcher Premium Extended segment: a...
Matt Walsh
January 25, 2019 10:41 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBAt the top of the show Randy and Jason talk about the NFL's overtime problem. Then Matt Walsh joins the show to talk about the good ol' days in New York, Elf, the Bears' 2018 season, Dick Butkus's legendary bitterness, Kyler Murray, throwing out pitches at MLB games, old Comiskey Park, Artis Gilmore's dong, Morganna the Kissing Bandit, and Matt's upcoming film Under the Eiffel Tower! In Quick Hits: the Bears possibly pursuing Kareem Hunt, a Petanque coke scandal, and a retirement burn on Im...
Rhea Butcher
January 18, 2019 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBJason and Randy talk Snoop Dogg in the LA Kings booth and inclusivity in the NHL. Then Rhea Butcher joins the show to talk Gary Sheffield, Chief Wahoo, how Rhea got into baseball, LeBron and the Cavs, this year's HOF class, and more! In Quick Hits: a racist basketball ref, Northwestern asks a shrieking basketball fan to be quiet, and a lacrosse apology. To wrap things up: a voicemail from Javier Bardem!
Jake Weisman
January 12, 2019 18:42Randy and Jason discuss the College Football National Championship Game. Then comedian Jake Weisman joins the show to talk: the NFL playoffs, why Nick Foles to the Giants make sense, the Sklars finding out about OJ while traveling in Europe, and more! In Quick Hits: Wayne Rooney, a doping elderly biker, and Melvin Gordon's Uber driver. In an extended Stitcher-exclusive segment, they discuss the story of poker players who make a bet about living in isolation. Then finally a voicemail from Nic ...
Jake Weisman
January 12, 2019 18:42 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBRandy and Jason discuss the College Football National Championship Game. Then comedian Jake Weisman joins the show to talk: the NFL playoffs, why Nick Foles to the Giants make sense, the Sklars finding out about OJ while traveling in Europe, and more! In Quick Hits: Wayne Rooney, a doping elderly biker, and Melvin Gordon's Uber driver. In an extended Stitcher-exclusive segment, they discuss the story of poker players who make a bet about living in isolation. Then finally a voicemail from Nic...
The 2018 Character Episode
January 04, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBListen in for this year's character episode extravaganza!
Kyle Brandt
December 28, 2018 08:00Kyle Brandt joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Music Episode: VFTCS Mixtape 2018
December 21, 2018 10:38 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIt's the holiday season once more, and time for the Sklar Brothers to pass the cord! Good music, good vibes, and plenty of holiday cheer with guests Matt Price, Jonah Ray, and J-Logic. Happy Holidays!
Jon Rudnitsky
December 14, 2018 08:58 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBRandy and Jason discuss the controversy around Heisman winner Kyler Murray. Then comedian Jon Rudnitsky joins the show to talk Garry Shandling, Jon's mom doing stand up, SNL, Derek Jeter, George Clooney, and more! In Quick Hits: Steph Curry on the moon landing, curling + cannabis, and Ryan Tannehill's offshore stem cell stash. Then Rudy Giuliani leaves a voicemail about the Yankees!
Scot Armstrong
December 07, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBRandy and Jason discuss the Kareem Hunt situation. Then the guys are joined by writer/director/producer Scot Armstrong to talk about fantasy football, the Bears' prospects, the state of the Bulls, and more! In Quick Hits: John Johnson backing up Sanchez, Kevin Durant's beef with LeBron, and a high school football sex scandal. To wrap up the show, a voicemail from Nic Cage!
Ryen Russillo
November 30, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBAt the top of the show, Randy and Jason discuss the Dwight Howard controversy. Then sports journalist/host Ryen Russillo joins the show to talk: growing up a Red Sox fan, the NBA, how sports scandals should be dealt with, Rivers vs Eli, and more! In Quick Hits: a curling embarrassment, high school football drama after a parent dresses up like a ref, and a "cloud of controversy" from the bowels of a Scotsman. To wrap up the show, Kris Kristofferson leaves a voicemail about a bad date at a da...
Ryan Sickler
November 23, 2018 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBTo start off the show, Jason and Randy discuss Jacob deGrom winning the Cy Young. Then Ryan Sickler joins to show to talk the Orioles, a wild Todd Cruz story, fishing, crabbing, sports as an escape, and more! In Quick Hits: Floyd Mayweather at a football game, Sean Payton's Alarm-gate, and the Jared Goff/Halle Berry connection. To wrap up the show, Bill Walton leaves a voicemail! Happy Thanksgiving!
Adam Carolla
November 16, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBTo start off the show, Jason and Randy explain how to fix College Basketball through the portioning of 5-star recruits. Then the Sklars are joined by the great Adam Carolla to discuss: how to make marathons more interesting, Liam Neeson, Rich-Guy Breakfast, growing up a Rams fan, and what makes today's stadium-going fan different than the past's, and more! In Quick Hits: a falcon prank gone too far, a Canadian Uber mishap, and a tragic croissant-eating contest. To wrap up the show, Christop...
Special Episode: Richard Simmons
July 27, 2018 12:00This week, we're bringing you a vintage episode from the vault! The Sklars, with help from Dan Van Kirk, interview Richard Simmons in a very special and musical episode - conducted before Richard vanished from the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Jay Oakerson
May 04, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week, the Sklars talk about the NHL playoffs and what that means for Vegas, before they're joined by Big Jay Oakerson to talk about the Superbowl and the Eagles' most intense fans, the 76ers at the playoffs, and the Inuit Ear Pull Championships. A...
Dave Anthony
April 20, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week, the Sklars talk Shohei Ohtani before they're joined by comedian Dave Anthony (The Dollop) to talk all about his love of the SF Giants. During Quick Hits:. Tristan Thompson cheating scandal and the former Dolphins' cheerleader claiming she wa...
Rob Riggle
April 13, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week, the Sklars share their memories of Mitzi Shore, and talk about Ole Miss and the flawed macho culture of sports. Then, they're joined by comedian Rob Riggle to talk about his love of the Chiefs, dropping in on the Seahawks OTAs, why he's havi...
Ozzie Smith
April 06, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThis week, the Sklars are joined by baseball legend Ozzie Smith to talk about his incredible career, Whitey Herzog, and the current shape of baseball. A voicemail from Dick Vitale wraps up the show!
Ike Barinholtz
March 30, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThis week, the Sklars talk about athletes thanking God for winning games, before they're joined by comedian Ike Barinholtz (Blockers) to talk Chicago baseball and World Series predictions. During Quick Hits: Albert Belle's indecent exposure, Marlins Ma...
Morgan Murphy
March 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week, the Sklars talk about the return of Tiger Woods, before they're joined by comedian and writer Morgan Murphy (Los Feliz The Podcast) to talk about writing on the ESPYS for Drake, ankle breaking videos, and the NBA Eastern Conference. During Q...
Peter Schrager
March 09, 2018 12:48 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week, the Sklars discuss their issues with the Combine, before they're joined by Peter Schrager (Good Morning Football) to talk about their draft predictions. During Quick Hits, they discuss Stephen Ross' comments about the protests, a NASCAR driv...
Ben Schwartz
February 09, 2018 12:51 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis week, the Sklars cover the Eagles' impressive win, and then they're joined by comedian Ben Schwartz to talk about the NBA, the Yankees' chances, and Ben's book Things You Should Already Know About Dating, You F*cking Idiot. During Quick Hits, they...
John Henson
February 02, 2018 11:00This week, the Sklars talk about their new documentary Poop Talk, give props to the Cleveland Indians for getting rid of Chief Wahoo, and wonder why the Redskins still haven’t changed their name. Then, they’re joined by John Henson (Wipeout, Talk Soup)... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ron Funches
January 26, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week, the Sklars discuss the Larry Nasser trial and standing up against wrongdoing before being joined by comedian Ron Funches! They talk about eSports, professional wrestling, political statements in sports, and more. During Quick Hits, Pats vs E...
Bob Costas
January 19, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week, the Sklars discuss the fights breaking out at basketball games before being joined by legendary sportscaster Bob Costas! They talk about eulogizing Stan Musial, reporting during the O.J. Simpson car chase, the joy of interviewing, and more! ...
The 2017 Character Episode
January 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIt's time to ring in the new year with all the celebrities that come hang with us at View From the Cheap Seats! Randy and Jason welcome special guests Nicholas Cage, Jerry Jones, Johnny Depp, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Dr. Phil...
The Music Episode: VFTCS Mixtape 2017
December 29, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIt's the holiday season once more, and time for the Sklar Brothers to pass the cord! Good music, good vibes, and plenty of holiday cheer with guests Matt Price, Jonah Ray, and J-Logic. Happy Holidays!
Patrick Meagher
December 22, 2017 07:40 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week, the Sklars tackle the topic of college football stars sitting out of bowl games, before being joined by Patrick Meagher (The Wrap)! The three discuss: the Giants, Baker Mayfield, Alabama, an 8-team college football playoffs, and more! On Qui...
Adam Ray & Brad Williams
December 15, 2017 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThis week, the Sklars tackle the Russian ban in the Winter Olympics, before being joined by comedians Adam Ray & Brad Williams of the podcast About Last Night! The four discuss the innate coolness of Ichiro Suzuki, how the Yankees should stack their li...
Max Greenfield
December 08, 2017 11:42 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week, the Sklars tackle some questionable recent suspensions, before being joined by actor and hardcore Giants fan, Max Greenfield (New Girl)! The three discuss the tumultuous state of the New York Football Giants and what led to it, including: t...
Ian Karmel
November 24, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThis week, the Sklars tackle the Duke "white villain" trope before being joined by comedian Ian Karmel (The Late Late Show with James Corden, All Fantasy Everything)! The three discuss Ian's sports pilot, Ian's Trailblazers love, the Sklars' Juwan How...
Nick Swardson
November 10, 2017 11:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week, the Sklars ask: What the hell is going on with the NFL? Then Jason and Randy are joined by comedian/actor Nick Swardson! The three discuss the Minnesota Vikings, Blair Walsh, the Timberwolves, Fantasy Football and more! In Quick Hits: the ...
Rory Scovel
November 03, 2017 09:54 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThis week on View from the Cheap Seats the Sklars discuss the wild World Series before comedian Rory Scovel joins the show! The Sklars and Rory talk all about golf: the Masters, golf lessons, the nitty-gritty of playing the game and how it relates to t...
Mike Lawrence
October 27, 2017 10:20 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week, the Sklars tackle the topic of dealing with sports losses, before bringing on comedian, writer, and Roast Battle superstar: Mike Lawrence! The three talk about all things Roast Battle, as well as Mike's famous takedown of the late, great Ra...
Thomas Q. Jones
October 20, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThis week, the Sklars are joined by actor and former NFL running back Thomas Q. Jones (Luke Cage, #25 on the all-time career rushing list). The three guys talk twins, the origin of Thomas wearing #20, paying NCAA players, and humble beginnings. After t...
Jonah Keri
October 13, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThe Sklars take on the US Men's Soccer team woes, before joining baseball writer Jonah Keri (CBS Sports, The Jonah Keri Podcast) at his home in Denver! The three discuss which baseball player has blocked Jonah on Twitter, the age curve in baseball, Ma...
LIVE from Tulsa with Kyle Kinane & Scott Rogowsky
October 06, 2017 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week, the Sklars take on the issue of fan safety in baseball, and what needs to be done to address it. Then we jump into a live episode from Tulsa, OK! Randy and Jason do some Cheap Seat-ing over some videos from the internet, including "professi...
Dave Smith
September 29, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThe Sklars tackle the bombshell college basketball corruption controversy and how they see the story unfolding before diving into a discussion with comedian and libertarian, Dave Smith. The three chat about Dave's new special "Dave Smith: Libertas," p...
Dan Cummins
September 08, 2017 17:31 - 1 hour - 73 MBThe Sklars tackle the Red Sox sign-stealing-Apple-watch controversy. Then hilarious comedian Dan Cummins joins the show and discusses his podcast Timesuck, in which he deep-dives into whatever topic he's currently obsessing about. The three guys chat a...
Brendan Schaub & Bryan Callen
September 01, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBRandy and Jason kick off the week by covering college football, Art Briles, and violence in the sport. Then, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen (The Fighter and the Kid, Big Brown Breakdown) join the Sklars to talk about how their podcast came to be, Ulti...
Zach Harper & Ramon Rivas
August 25, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBRandy and Jason start off this week's episode by recapping the sports media's reaction to last week's episode with Blake Griffin and diving into Kyrie's big move to Boston. Then, NBA writer Zach Harbor joins the Sklars to talk Mark Cuban's mysterious w...
Blake Griffin
August 18, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBThe Sklars discuss the NFL pre-season, Marshawn Lynch, and the Ezekiel Elliott situation. Then, Blake Griffin joins them to talk about venturing into comedy, Lonzo Ball, and politics' place in the NBA vs in the NFL. In Quick Hits: Phil Kessel, ESPN's N...
Bill Burr
August 11, 2017 17:25 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe Sklars discuss Colin Kaepernick, before bringing on comedian Bill Burr (F is for Family) to talk about challenging audiences' beliefs, Super Bowl L1, and the ESPN body issue. They cover Boston sports and the culture of winning, Ice Cube's BIG3 leag...
David Koechner: Remote Control Animatronic Bulls
July 14, 2017 07:08 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBOn the very first episode of View from the Cheap Seats, Randy and Jason discuss the best way to solve the problems inherent in bullfighting. Then, comedian David Koechner (Superior Donuts) joins to talk local wrestling, having pennies thrown at him whi...
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