
๐ฎ Intro & Call of Duty: Warzone
00:00 โ 04:18
Matt and Chris open with a discussion of Warzone Season 3 and the return of Verdansk. Matt stayed up playing and shares the struggles of restarting after time off. Chris talks about multiplayer and zombies modes.ย
โพ Phillies Start & Dodgers Series
04:18 โ 06:26
Chris checks odds and notes the Phillies are +108 to beat the Dodgers.
Game features Luzardo vs. Yamamoto.
Dodgers' rotation includes Snell, Glassnow, Sasaki, and May.
Matt attended the Phillies' home opener and is excited about Max Kepler, but laments that he took Reese Hoskins' jersey number (#17).
๐งข Jersey Numbers & Fan Habits
06:26 โ 08:28
Discussion of jersey numbers and loyalty.
Matt shares that 17 is his lucky/gambling number.
Jameer Gibbs switching to #0 triggers online discourse.
Chris explains some jersey guarantee programs with Fanatics.
๐ NL East Odds & Braves Collapse
08:28 โ 10:38
Phillies are +130 to win the NL East at Bovada, with Braves at +170 and Mets at +230.
Braves are 0-7 and struggling, with barely anyone hitting above .200.
๐ Calendar & Leap Year Tangents
10:57 โ 13:32
In Ethiopia, the date is Magabit 26, 2017 due to a different calendar system.
Chris and Matt go deep on the Gregorian calendar, Julian calendar, and the origins of the leap yearโthanks to Pope Gregory XIII.
๐ Books & Pop Culture Segment
13:36 โ 20:07
Matt shares recent book buys:
The Silver Snarling Trumpet (Grateful Dead)
Fading Echoes (local football and military story)
A self-help book he doesn't plan to read
Chris recommends:
Trejo (Danny Trejo's life story)
Death Row All-Stars
Bob Odenkirk's memoir
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games prequel)
๐ฎ Switch 2 Announcement & Game Prices
20:07 โ 21:36
Discussion about Switch 2 and complaints about $90 games (e.g., Mario Kart World).
Chris predicts GTA 6 might cost $100.
Debate over pricing psychology and digital vs. physical media.
๐ Sneakers & Missed Drops
21:36 โ 22:40
Matt talks about a friend who hit on Donkey Kong sneakers.
Chris shares frustrations with the Sneakers app not alerting properly when draws go live.
๐ฌ Zootopia 2 & Entertainment Props
22:40 โ 24:18
Chris pulls up entertainment odds:
Zootopia 2 is the favorite for top box office in 2025.
Other contenders: Jurassic World Rebirth, Avatar 3, Superman, Fantastic Four, How to Train Your Dragon (live-action).
๐ Villanova & College Basketball Side Talk
24:18 โ 26:38
Chris and Matt talk about Villanova's NIT game and coaching under Mike Nardi.
Villanova's absorption of Rosemont and Cabrini universities is discussed.
๐ค Kelsey Family Pop Culture
26:38 โ 29:11
Chris and Matt talk about Kylie Kelce's sudden media presence.
Light-hearted rant on Jason Kelce's ad saturation.
๐ Final Four Discussion โ Men's & Women's
31:08 โ 36:22
Women's Final Four:
Chris favors UConn (2 seed) over UCLA (1 seed) and possibly South Carolina.
Olivia Miles and others returning due to high NIL earnings.
Men's Final Four (with odds):
Florida vs. Auburn โ Auburn +2.5
Houston vs. Duke โ Duke -5
๐ NBA Tanking & Sixers Lottery Push
36:22 โ 39:31
Sixers have shut down Tyrese Maxey, sit 5th in lottery standings.
Chris notes they've had 52 unique starting lineups, an NBA record.
A win vs. the Wizards could damage draft odds.
Chris loves Kon Knueppel as a draft fit but worries he's more 6'5โ than 6'7โ.
Apr 4, 2025
41 min

Intro & Hoodie Mishap
00:00 โ 03:44
Matt opens the episode with a personal story about ruining his new hoodie while eating tomato pie in the car. Chris offers Google-backed stain removal tips.
๐ Sneaker Talk & Golf Shoe Fashion
03:44 โ 07:44
Matt debates buying Iverson golf cleats and defends wearing golf shoes at golf events. They joke about cleats at concerts and mosh pits. Chris mentions the upcoming "What The Kobe" drop and Matt laments losing the Donkey Kong Air Max raffle.
๐ฝ Caitlin Clark Kobes
08:00 โ 10:00
Chris and Matt discuss Caitlin Clark's custom Nike Kobe PEs and call out Nike and StockX to send them free shoes. They also talk about celebrity shoes and shout out Kelsey Plum and Sabrina Ionescu.
๐บ Severance & Conclave
10:00 โ 17:31
Chris praises Severance and Conclave, the latter being one of the best-acted movies he's seen. Matt shares that Severance finally grabbed his attention at Episode 7. They also riff on Bill Murray, Pete Davidson, and Naomi Watts.
๐ Flyers Fire John Tortorella
17:31 โ 20:55
Chris reports that the Flyers fired coach John Tortorella with Brad Shaw as interim. They joke about the name "Bradshaw" and reference old WWE tag teams (APA). Chris questions the Flyers' roster construction.
โพ Phillies & MLB Opening Day
23:58 โ 29:39
Phillies are favored against the Nationals; Matt's excited for the season. They discuss the rotation (Wheeler, Luzardo, Nola, Sรกnchez, etc.) and bullpen concerns. Chris notes the Dodgers' massive payroll and the need for an MLB salary cap. They talk about the Savannah Bananas selling out a stadium while the Rays didn't sell out Opening Day.
๐ Bryant Bulldogs Betrayal
29:39 โ 33:03
Matt laments losing big on Bryant vs. Michigan State. Chris added Bryant +17.5 to a parlay that lost. They break down how Bryant hung tight in the first half but lacked depth.ย
๐ NBA Tanking & Sixers Betting Woes
33:03 โ 35:38
Chris calls out rampant NBA tanking as teams rest 24-year-olds.
๐ Sweet 16 Picks
35:38 โ End
BYU vs. Alabama โ Alabama -5
Matt likes BYU's scoring; Alabama's defense is suspect.
Maryland vs. Florida โ Florida -6
Florida is too good; expects them to win and cover.
Arizona vs. Duke โ Duke -9.5
Arizona impressed last game; Duke too talented but Arizona might cover.
Arkansas vs. Texas Tech โ Texas Tech -5
Matt takes Arkansas based on their recent form.
Purdue vs. Houston โ Houston -8
Houston's defense too much for Purdue, even on Purdue's home floor.
Michigan vs. Auburn โ Auburn -9
Auburn hasn't wowed, but should get it done.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee โ Tennessee -4.5
Matt likes Kentucky and Coach Mark Pope, possibly beating Tennessee for the third time.
Mississippi vs. Michigan State โ Michigan State -3.5
Matt hypes Ole Miss scoring, particularly Padula, and thinks they can win outright if they contain MSU's bigs.
Mar 27, 2025
42 min

March Madness Picks and Betting Talk
00:00 โ 01:28
Chris and Matt open with March Madness excitement, joking about Matt's โperfectโ bracket.
01:28 โ 06:00
Matt describes one of his largest bets: Bryant +17.5 vs. Michigan State.
He praises Bryant's height advantage and suggests they could win outright.
The line drops to +17, possibly due to Matt's influence.
06:00 โ 09:00
Banter about live audience, โfunky butt lovingโ (Rookie of the Year), and classic sports movies.
09:00 โ 12:00
Chris laments Kansas losing early, killing a parlay with Texas A&M, UCLA, and Michigan.
Matt jokes about Calipari โbeing March.โ
12:00 โ 13:45
Chris explains the Sixers' draft pick protections โ they keep it only if it stays in the top 6.
Tournament Underdog Picks
14:00 โ 16:30
Chris highlights lower-seeded picks:
Colorado State (-1.5) vs. Memphisย
Grand Canyon (+10) vs. Maryland
Liberty (+7) vs. Oregon
UNC (11-seed but favored) vs. Ole Miss
16:30 โ 18:00
Tangent: Matt discovers Colorado State football has a sumo champion defensive lineman, Hidetora Hanada.
๐บ Pop Culture & Streaming TV
20:00 โ 27:00
Chris and Matt discuss Scream franchise cast returning from the dead.
Jenna Ortega and Wednesday Season 2 updates; Chris reads cast details (Lady Gaga, Steve Buscemi).
Debate about Severance โ Chris praises it, Matt trashes it as boring and pointless.
27:00 โ 30:00
Long Bright River with Amanda Seyfried gets reviews.
They discuss her odd love for taxidermy, including a collection of preserved animals.
Villanova Coaching Talk
30:00 โ 33:30
Chris discusses Villanova's head coaching options after Kyle Neptune's firing.
His top picks: Ben McCollum (Drake), Ryan Odom (VCU), Richard Pitino (New Mexico).
Mike Nardi is the interim coach; debate ensues over his qualifications.
Sports Hypotheticals & NBA Crossovers
37:00 โ End
Chris poses a Reddit-like question: โHow many NBA players would you need to add to a 16-seed to win the NCAA tournament?โ
Matt argues even Giannis alone isn't enough โ basketball is still a team sport.
Chris believes some elite NBA players could carry a weak team.
Mar 21, 2025
41 min

Introduction
00:00:34 โ 01:19
Chris and Matt open the episode discussing North Carolinas weather.
A mild storm led to school cancellations, frustrating Chris.
Sneaker Talk & March Releases
02:11 โ 05:14
Matt shares his excitement over Nike Hyper Smash shoes.
Chris criticizes March sneaker releases, calling them the worst hes seen.
They discuss the Nigel Sylvester Jordan 4s and Donkey Kong Air Max 1s.
Overrated Sneakers & Jordan Union Controversy
05:53 โ 07:50
Chris calls the Union Air Jordan 1s overrated and prefers classic Chicago Jordans.
Matt dislikes the Jordan NU Retro Low 1 Golf UNC.
They joke about overhyped sneakers and StockX resellers.
Rawlings Baseball Gloves & Collectibles
07:50 โ 10:12
Matt admits he still browses expensive baseball gloves despite not playing anymore.
They find a $6,100 Rawlings leather glove sofa chair, mocking its absurd price.
Chris compares his love for skateboard decks to Matts love for gloves.
NBA Sneaker Culture & Jordan 1 Lows vs. Dunks
10:15 โ 13:30
Matt prefers Jordan 1 Lows, while Chris favors Dunks for comfort.
Chris owns the Zion Voodoo Jordan 1 Lows, which get compliments but lack comfort.
Discussion on comfortable sneaker trends like New Balance 1906s and Asics.
Philadelphia 76ers Struggles & NBA Draft
13:46 โ 15:40
Chris believes the Sixers should tank to secure a top-six draft pick.
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey are among top prospects.
Discussion on the 2026 NBA Draft featuring AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer.
NBA Trade Talk & Quentin Grimes Rise
16:30 โ 17:50
Quentin Grimes, recently acquired by the 76ers from the Mavericks, is excelling.
They discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers small guard lineup as a model for Philly.
Philadelphia Eagles Offseason Moves
17:50 โ 22:50
Darius Slay & James Bradberry were cut.
Saquon Barkley signed a massive extension, making him the NFLs first $20M-per-year running back.
Zach Baun re-signed for 3 years, $50M, solidifying the Eagles defense.
Matt calls Baun "the heart of the defense."
Free Agency & Potential Replacements
22:50 โ 25:00
Josh Sweat and Milton Williams are unlikely to return.
Joey Bosa as a potential low-cost signing is discussed.
Chris worries that Bosas production has declined significantly.
Deebo Samuel Trade & NFC Outlook
25:00 โ 26:50
Chris and Matt dismiss the Washington Commanders trade for Deebo Samuel.
They argue that Samuel isnt a true superstar anymore.
College Basketball & Villanovas Downfall
26:50 โ 28:20
Chris calls for Villanova coach Kyle Neptune to be fired after another disappointing season.
Ryan Odom from VCU is a rumored coaching replacement.
Reality TV & Pop Culture Talk
28:20 โ 30:50
Matt is excited for The Traitors season finale.
Chriss household recently binge-watched HBO Maxs Contraband Seized at the Airport.
They discuss the new Logan & Jake Paul reality show.
Jake Pauls Boxing Career Debate
30:50 โ 35:10
Matt rips Jake Pauls boxing record, claiming he only fights washed-up veterans.
Chris defends him, pointing out Pauls 11-1 record.
Tommy Fury remains Jake Pauls only loss.
Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
35:10 โ End
Chris jokes about Matts โhatredโ of Danny DeVito.
Mar 7, 2025
35 min

Introduction
00:00:36 โ 00:01:09
Matt complains about the cold weather and his desire to play golf.
Messi's Coldest Game & Celsius vs. Fahrenheit Debate
00:01:31 โ 02:21
Discussion about Lionel Messi playing in his coldest game ever.
Chris and Matt humorously debate the Celsius-to-Fahrenheit conversion.
Suggest that "Absolute Zero" sounds like a new energy drink.
LeVar Ball's Medical Emergency & LiAngelo Ball's Music Career
03:17 โ 07:42
LeVar Ball had his foot amputated due to medical complications.
Discussion on how well he is handling the situation.
LiAngelo Ball's rap song, "Tweaker," gets analyzed.
They wonder if he has any other songs or if he is performing the same track repeatedly.
Angel Reese's McDonald's Deal & Kevin Love's Brutal Social Media Post
07:42 โ 10:02
Angel Reese lands a major McDonald's endorsement deal.
Kevin Love mocks Reese's ambitious goals in a viral tweet.
LeBron James' All-Star Game Drama & NBA Conspiracies
11:05 โ 15:48
LeBron skipped the All-Star Game citing an ankle injury but still posed for the team photo in street clothes.
Discussion on the "International Hoops League" rumor, where LeBron is supposedly starting a new basketball league.
Chris explains the NBA's new All-Star format, featuring Kevin Hart as an in-game emcee.
Many players were reportedly angry at Kevin Hart for trashing them mid-game, especially Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who launched a new sneaker during the event.
Fixing the NBA Dunk Contest & Mac McClung's Dominance
19:06 โ 22:40
Mac McClung wins his third straight dunk contest.
Kevin Love's viral comment: "McClung has now won three straight dunk contests during Black History Month."
Chris and Matt suggest the only way to revive the dunk contest is to offer a $1 million prize for beating McClung.
Chilean Burglars Steal from NBA & NFL Players
23:39 โ 24:57
A Chilean crime ring targeted Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Bobby Portis, breaking into their homes during games.
The burglars got caught by posting pictures of the stolen items on social media.
Matt jokes about how incredibly dumb it was to post their crimes online.
ChiefsAholic Documentary Discussion
25:43 โ 27:47
Chris and Matt discuss the ChiefsAholic documentary.
Matt criticizes how it initially painted him as a folk hero, despite him robbing banks.
The Chiefs fanbase's weird loyalty to ChiefsAholic, even after his crimes, is baffling.
Pop Culture & TV Discussion
27:47 โ 30:06
Chris and Matt review Netflix's American Primeval series.
Discussion about Betty Gilpin's rising Hollywood career.
Chris recommends other recent TV shows and movies.
Video Games Talk: PGA TOUR 2K25 & Call of Duty Zombies
31:08 โ 36:55
Matt pre-ordered PGA TOUR 2K25ย for $105, just to play it early.
Chris reminisces about the Tiger Woods golf games from the early 2000s.
Chris has been playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies mode, struggling to finish a match via helicopter extraction (exfill).
Chris' Madden & Matt's College Football Career Mode
37:15 โ 38:50
Chris played Madden for a quick football fix.
Matt created a middle linebacker in College Football 25, playing for Indiana.
He jokes that he has only made one tackle but is 2-0.
Cold Weather & Final Thoughts
39:00 โ End
Chris and Matt discuss how North Carolina handles snow poorly.
Chris jokes that local schools close even when barely any snow is on the ground.
Feb 21, 2025
40 min

Introduction & Casual Banter
00:00:35 โ 00:01:19
Chris and Matt open the episode discussing how it has been a slow week, except for the Eagles' Super Bowl win.
Super Bowl LVIII Recap: Eagles' Blowout Victory Over Chiefs
00:01:31 โ 03:30
The Eagles dominated the Chiefs, winning 40-22 in a game that was never competitive.
At one point, Philadelphia led 34-0, making the game feel surreal.
Chris compares it to the 2018 Super Bowl win over the Patriots, which was more dramatic and felt โearnedโ due to its back-and-forth nature.
Matt disagrees, feeling completely satisfied with the Eagles' dominant performance.
Chiefs' Struggles & Eagles' Defensive Dominance
03:30 โ 05:56
The Chiefs shut down Saquon Barkley, limiting him to 57 rushing yards on 25 carries.
Despite his limited impact, Barkley was crucial in getting the Eagles to the Super Bowl.
Patrick Mahomes had his worst playoff game ever, struggling against the Eagles' defense.
The Eagles' defensive front sacked Mahomes six times, despite never blitzing once.
Key Plays & Standout Performers
05:56 โ 07:45
Josh Sweat pushed his lineman into Mahomes, leading to a game-changing Zach Baun interception.
Cooper DeJean's pick-six sealed the game, making it clear the Eagles would win.
Devonta Smith's touchdown late in the third quarter prompted Matt to confidently declare victory.
Eagles Free Agency & Offseason Decisions
07:45 โ 13:46
Josh Sweat and Milton Williams played their way into big contracts, making their return uncertain.
Zach Baun is considered a must-sign player due to his leadership and impact.
Mekhi Becton's resurgence in Philadelphia makes him a priority to re-sign.
Darius Slay may retire or leave after one more season.
Discussion on Howie Roseman's ability to rebuild the roster, with 15 of 22 starters being homegrown.
Coaching Changes & Kellen Moore's Impact on Staff
16:40 โ 18:38
Kellen Moore took the Saints' head coaching job, raising concerns about how many Eagles coaches he will take with him.
Jalen Hurts has only had the same offensive coordinator for two consecutive years once since college.
Potential replacements for offensive coordinator include Kevin Patullo or outside hires like Lincoln Riley.
Betting Odds for Next Season
18:38 โ 19:05
Eagles are favorites (+550) to win the 2026 Super Bowl, slightly ahead of the Chiefs (+600).
Eagles are +295 favorites to win the NFC again, followed by the Lions (+400).
Other Philadelphia Sports Topics
19:05 โ 24:09
Sixers' struggles and Paul George's lack of effort frustrate fans.
Phillies' lack of offseason moves, with Max Kepler being their only notable signing.
AJ Brown's generosity, as he visited a young fan recovering from a plane crash.
Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
24:09 โ End
Chris and Matt reflect on the emotional highs of the Eagles' win.
Discussion on offseason strategy, balancing free-agent signings, and trade rumors.
Chris jokes about avoiding another stressful season by celebrating now.
Feb 14, 2025
46 min

A new film from the host of the Long Gone podcast, Michael Dault.
Billions of dollars are generated each year in the sports memorabilia and trading card industry, but who are the buyers and sellers? What is the actual value of what is being sold? Hobby Hustle follows three separate people who became involved in the polarizing obsession that changed their lives forever.
The documentary hits all angles of the hobby. Three of the main stories the film follows are of a kid who becomes youtube famous as well as locally famous for collecting and so he decides to start a brick and mortar hobby store. We follow a man and his family who found millions of dollars worth of baseball cards in their relative's attic and then we follow another man who went to prison for 6 years for forgery-- a master forgery con man who sold fake memorabilia he signed to thousands of victims. There are little stories of other collectors and aspects of the hobby woven in between these main stories.
The film is a love letter as well as cautionary tale about the sports trading card and memorabilia hobby.
Hobby Hustle is available on Apple TV and Amazon on 2/16
Feb 13, 2025
3 min

Introduction & Super Bowl Week
00:00:42 โ 00:01:09
Chris and Matt kick off the episode by announcing Super Bowl Week, emphasizing the high-stakes matchup between the Eagles and Chiefs.
NBA Trade Deadline: Luka Donฤiฤ to the Lakers
00:02:12 โ 05:19
Luka Donฤiฤ was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, sending shockwaves across the league.
Chris initially thought the trade was fake, dismissing it as a social media hoax.
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison only negotiated with the Lakers, missing out on better trade offers.
Chandler Parsons texted Mark Cuban, who responded, "That makes two of us," implying Cuban was also blindsided.
Conspiracy theory emerges: Could new Mavericks ownership be preparing to relocate the team to Las Vegas?
Super Bowl LVIII: Eagles vs. Chiefs Betting Odds
00:20:25 โ 22:41
The Eagles have moved from +1.5 to +1 underdogs on Bovada.
Discussion on media narratives and how both teams are being perceived heading into the game.
Matt expresses growing confidence in the Eagles as Super Bowl Sunday approaches.
Super Bowl MVP Odds
00:29:25 โ 30:47
Patrick Mahomes is the MVP favorite (+115), followed by Saquon Barkley (+250) and Jalen Hurts (+300).
Chris jokes about betting on an offensive lineman at +75,000 odds.
Live Reactions to NBA Trade Deadline Moves
00:36:40 โ 41:17
Jimmy Butler traded to the Warriors after failing to get a deal with the Suns.
De'Aaron Fox moved to the Spurs for a much bigger return than Luka got, highlighting Dallas' mismanagement.
Super Bowl Prop Bets & Alternate Spreads
00:46:52 โ 50:12
Discussion on alternate lines:
Chiefs -20.5 (+1150) and Chiefs +17.5 (-3000).
Eagles -17.5 (+1125) as an aggressive betting option.
Matt jokes about taking out a third mortgage to bet on the Super Bowl.
Jason Kelce's Super Bowl Attire
00:49:34 โ 50:23
Betting odds on what team apparel Jason Kelce will wear at the game.
Eagles only (-400), Chiefs only (+1400), or both teams (+200).
Matt believes Kelce will wear neutral gear, like a gray sweatshirt.
Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
00:50:24 โ End
Chris and Matt reflect on the intensity of Super Bowl week.
Chris shares fun Super Bowl prop bets, including whether Andy Reid will mention "burger" in his post-game speech.
Feb 6, 2025
33 min

Introduction
00:00:01 โ 00:01:09
Chris and Matt open the episode.
TV & Movie Talk
01:17 โ 07:52
Chris talks about watching Jury Duty on Amazon Prime.
They discuss the return of The Joe Schmo Show, a reality show where everyone except one person is an actor.
Chris mentions The Nice Guys and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as part of Matt's recent neo-noir movie kick.
Discussion on Slow Horses, a spy series starring Gary Oldman, and its upcoming seasons.
Super Bowl LVIII: Eagles vs. Chiefs Preview
07:52 โ 10:42
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.
Chris checksย sportsbook odds, noting that the Eagles are opening as 1.5-point underdogs.
Matt feels the line makes sense given the Chiefs' experience.
They compare the Eagles' path to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs' more difficult road.
Brandon Graham's Return for the Super Bowl
19:15 โ 21:24
Brandon Graham has been cleared to return for the Super Bowl.
Matt jokes about Graham looking a bit out of shape in practice but acknowledges how valuable his experience is.
Wrexham AFC Transfer Window
20:03 โ 21:24
Chris discusses Wrexham's recent transfer signings.
$500,000 spent on Ryan Longman (midfielder).
Club-record $2 million spent on striker Sam Smith.
Additional signing of Jay Rodriguez to boost the squad.
Matt jokes about Rodriguez being the singer from Searching for Sugar Man.
Super Bowl Merchandise & Fanatics' Quality Issues
21:45 โ 24:11
Matt wants to buy Super Bowl gear but is waiting for championship-specific designs.
Chris criticizes Fanatics' poor-quality merchandise and their history of jersey mistakes.
NFL Betting & Chris' Winning Parlay
27:02 โ 31:50
Chris shares details of his successful 10-leg parlay bet.
He won on a last-minute Jayden Daniels passing prop before he was pulled from the game.
Discussion on parlay strategies and how to lower risk by adjusting player prop expectations by 10%.
Matt jokes that Chris should go into professional gambling.
Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
31:50 โ End
Chris reflects on betting winnings paying bills.
They wrap up the episode with Super Bowl anticipation and a tease for next week's analysis.
Jan 30, 2025
33 min

Introduction
00:00:33 โ 00:02:12
Matt jokes about the cold weather but considers going for a walk.
Chris shares a story about the bug company visiting his house but facing issues with frozen water pipes.
Pizza Debate & Local Favorites
00:02:12 โ 06:36
Chris and Matt discuss favorite pizza toppings and local pizza places.
Matt praises a bacon pizza and a chicken bacon ranch slice from a nearby shop.
A debate about pickle pizza leads to Chris calling Matt an โadventurous pizza eater.โ
They discuss Domino's (โDom'sโ) vs. Papa John's and Matt's regret about eating too much of it.
Chris, a former pizza employee, shares behind-the-scenes info about the cleanliness of different chains.
NFL Conference Championship Preview
1. Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders
07:11 โ 08:12
Eagles are favored by 6 points.
Matt is mentally preparing for the Commanders' challenge, but he's not impressed by their season.
They discuss how Jaden Daniels' poise has been a game-changer.
Chris believes the Eagles are a better team, but media narratives favor Washington.
2. Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs
08:12 โ 09:40
Chiefs favored by 1.5 points.
Matt and Chris discuss how hard it is to pick against Patrick Mahomes.
They acknowledge Buffalo's strong season, but Kansas City's playoff experience is unmatched.
NFL Coaching Carousel: Pete Carroll to the Raiders
09:40 โ 12:17
The Las Vegas Raiders hire Pete Carroll as head coach.
Carroll, 73 years old, gets a three-year deal.
Chris jokes that by the time Carroll's contract is up, he'll be the right age to run for president.
Discussion of how the Raiders turned to Carroll after Ben Johnson chose the Bears.
Baker Mayfield's Coaching Carousel Struggles
12:17 โ 14:38
Baker Mayfield is about to enter his 8th NFL season with his 9th offensive coordinator.
The only time he had back-to-back years with the same OC was 2020-2021 in Cleveland (Alex Van Pelt).
Discussion on how difficult it is to succeed when constantly learning new systems.
Liam Cohen Controversy & Jaguars Front Office Drama
14:38 โ 17:25
Liam Cohen signed an extension with the Buccaneers, then suddenly left for the Jaguars.
This coincided with Jaguars owner Shad Khan firing GM Trent Baalke.
Matt and Chris discuss how Trevor Lawrence's development has been hindered by instability.
Nick Sirianni's Lack of Recognition in NFL Awards
17:25 โ 20:24
Nick Sirianni was not listed as a Coach of the Year candidate despite leading a 14-win Eagles team.
Chris argues that Sirianni's lack of media friendliness hurts his reputation.
Comparison to coaches like Kevin O'Connell, Dan Campbell, and Andy Reid who are receiving more praise.
Media Bias Against the Eagles
20:24 โ 23:40
Discussion of how sports shows focus on clickbait rather than real analysis.
Matt criticizes media members still talking about A.J. Brown reading a book on the sidelines.
They compare Eagles criticism to how the Commanders' schedule isn't scrutinized.
NFL MVP Race: Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen
23:40 โ 26:55
Lamar Jackson is the heavy favorite at -225; Josh Allen is +175.
Chris and Matt debate whether Allen deserves it more based on value to his team.
They acknowledge Lamar's consistency, but Allen had a breakthrough year.
Pro Bowl & Fun Alternate Ideas
26:55 โ 28:12
Chris suggests an NFL vs. College All-Star Game instead of the Pro Bowl.
They joke about relegation, where the two worst teams play to stay in the league.
Pickleball Commentary Idea
28:12 โ 32:18
Chris and Matt talk about their willingness to become the lead commentators for professional pickleball.
They imagine nicknaming players on the fly and making the sport more entertaining.
Chris proposes recording a podcast while announcing a pickleball match.
Final Thoughtsย
32:18 โ End
Chris and Matt conclude by discussing how media narratives affect awards and team reputations.
They emphasize how experience matters in the playoffs, especially for the Chiefs.
Jan 23, 2025
34 min
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